Words Containing A
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are | 1. have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) 2. be identical to; be someone or something More Definitions → |
at | 1. 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos More Definitions → |
as | 1. to the same degree (often followed by `as') More Definitions → |
all | 1. completely given to or absorbed by 2. (quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class More Definitions → |
have | 1. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense 2. have as a feature More Definitions → |
was | 1. have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) 2. be identical to; be someone or something More Definitions → |
can | 1. preserve in a can or tin 2. terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position More Definitions → |
about | 1. on the move 2. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct More Definitions → |
page | 1. contact, as with a pager or by calling somebody's name over a P.A. system 2. work as a page More Definitions → |
has | 1. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense 2. have as a feature More Definitions → |
search | 1. the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone 2. an investigation seeking answers More Definitions → |
information | 1. a message received and understood 2. knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction More Definitions → |
may | 1. thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America More Definitions → |
any | 1. one or some or every or all without specification; entity, elective existential pronoun; quantifier, elective existential 2. to any degree or extent More Definitions → |
contact | 1. close interaction 2. the act of touching physically More Definitions → |
also | 1. in addition More Definitions → |
am | 1. have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) 2. be identical to; be someone or something More Definitions → |
date | 1. the specified day of the month 2. a participant in a date More Definitions → |
back | 1. be behind; approve of 2. travel backward More Definitions → |
had | 1. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense 2. have as a feature More Definitions → |
name | 1. a language unit by which a person or thing is known 2. a person's reputation More Definitions → |
state | 1. the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation 2. the way something is with respect to its main attributes More Definitions → |
year | 1. a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days 2. a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity More Definitions → |
day | 1. time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis 2. a point or period in time More Definitions → |
1. (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in 2. communicate electronically on the computer More Definitions → | |
health | 1. a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease 2. the general condition of body and mind More Definitions → |
last | 1. persist for a specified period of time 2. continue to live and avoid dying More Definitions → |
data | 1. an item of factual information derived from measurement or research 2. a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn More Definitions → |
make | 1. engage in 2. give certain properties to something More Definitions → |
add | 1. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of 2. state or say further More Definitions → |
please | 1. give pleasure to or be pleasing to 2. be the will of or have the will (to) More Definitions → |
available | 1. obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service 2. not busy; not otherwise committed More Definitions → |
message | 1. a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled 2. content communicating a message; what something is about More Definitions → |
after | 1. located farther aft 2. located farther aft More Definitions → |
software | 1. (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory More Definitions → |
each | 1. (used of count nouns) every one considered individually; quantifier, singular, universal pronoun; quantifier, singular, universal 2. to or from every one of two or more (considered individually) More Definitions → |
years | 1. a late time of life 2. a prolonged period of time More Definitions → |
privacy | 1. the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others 2. the condition of being concealed or hidden More Definitions → |
company | 1. an institution created to conduct business 2. small military unit; usually two or three platoons More Definitions → |
read | 1. interpret something that is written or printed 2. have or contain a certain wording or form More Definitions → |
many | 1. a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number; quantifier, plural pronoun; quantifier, plural More Definitions → |
said | 1. express in words 2. report or maintain More Definitions → |
general | 1. a general officer of the highest rank 2. the head of a religious order or congregation More Definitions → |
research | 1. systematic investigation to establish facts 2. a search for knowledge More Definitions → |
1. send via the postal service 2. cause to be directed or transmitted to another place More Definitions → | |
map | 1. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of 2. explore or survey for the purpose of making a map More Definitions → |
program | 1. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished 2. a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need More Definitions → |
way | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end More Definitions → |
days | 1. the time during which someone's life continues More Definitions → |
management | 1. the act of managing something 2. those in charge of running a business More Definitions → |
part | 1. go one's own way; move apart 2. discontinue an association or relation; go different ways More Definitions → |
great | 1. a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field 2. relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind More Definitions → |
real | 1. any rational or irrational number 2. the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
international | 1. concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations 2. from or between other countries More Definitions → |
travel | 1. change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically 2. undertake a journey or trip More Definitions → |
made | 1. engage in 2. give certain properties to something More Definitions → |
details | 1. true confidential information More Definitions → |
local | 1. relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area 2. of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood More Definitions → |
education | 1. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill 2. knowledge acquired by learning and instruction More Definitions → |
national | 1. of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country 2. limited to or in the interests of a particular nation More Definitions → |
car | 1. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine 2. a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad More Definitions → |
take | 1. carry out 2. require (time or space) More Definitions → |
address | 1. speak to 2. give a speech to More Definitions → |
area | 1. a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) 2. a subject of study More Definitions → |
want | 1. feel or have a desire for; want strongly 2. have need of More Definitions → |
family | 1. a social unit living together 2. primary social group; parents and children More Definitions → |
based | 1. having a base 2. having a base of operations (often used as a combining form) More Definitions → |
black | 1. the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) 2. total absence of light More Definitions → |
special | 1. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising 2. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant More Definitions → |
today | 1. the present time or age 2. the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow) More Definitions → |
case | 1. an occurrence of something 2. a special set of circumstances More Definitions → |
same | 1. same in identity 2. closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree More Definitions → |
related | 1. being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics 2. connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage More Definitions → |
game | 1. a contest with rules to determine a winner 2. a single play of a sport or other contest More Definitions → |
care | 1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something 2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger More Definitions → |
total | 1. add up in number or quantity 2. determine the sum of More Definitions → |
place | 1. a point located with respect to surface features of some region 2. any area set aside for a particular purpose More Definitions → |
download | 1. transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location More Definitions → |
access | 1. obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer 2. reach or gain access to More Definitions → |
media | 1. a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information 2. the surrounding environment More Definitions → |
law | 1. the collection of rules imposed by authority 2. legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity More Definitions → |
water | 1. binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent 2. the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) More Definitions → |
art | 1. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively 2. the creation of beautiful or significant things More Definitions → |
personal | 1. concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality 2. of or arising from personality More Definitions → |
board | 1. get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) 2. live and take one's meals at or in More Definitions → |
location | 1. a point or extent in space; a point or extent in space 2. the act of putting something in a certain place More Definitions → |
change | 1. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation 2. undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature More Definitions → |
small | 1. the slender part of the back 2. a garment size for a small person More Definitions → |
rating | 1. an appraisal of the value of something 2. act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of More Definitions → |
rate | 1. assign a rank or rating to 2. be worthy of or have a certain rating More Definitions → |
account | 1. a record or narrative description of past events 2. a short account of the news More Definitions → |
digital | 1. displaying numbers rather than scale positions 2. relating to or performed with the fingers More Definitions → |
main | 1. any very large body of (salt) water 2. a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage More Definitions → |
call | 1. assign a specified (usually proper) name to 2. ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality More Definitions → |
image | 1. render visible, as by means of MRI 2. imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind More Definitions → |
department | 1. a specialized division of a large organization 2. the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France) More Definitions → |
insurance | 1. promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company 2. written contract or certificate of insurance More Definitions → |
another | 1. any of various alternatives; some other; entity, singular, other pronoun; quantifier, singular, another More Definitions → |
class | 1. a collection of things sharing a common attribute 2. a body of students who are taught together More Definitions → |
quality | 1. an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone 2. a degree or grade of excellence or worth More Definitions → |
private | 1. an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines 2. confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy More Definitions → |
save | 1. (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring 2. save from ruin, destruction, or harm More Definitions → |
compare | 1. examine and note the similarities or differences of 2. be comparable More Definitions → |
value | 1. a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed 2. the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable More Definitions → |
article | 1. nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication 2. one of a class of artifacts More Definitions → |
man | 1. an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) 2. someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force More Definitions → |
card | 1. separate the fibers of 2. ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor More Definitions → |
author | 1. writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) 2. someone who originates or causes or initiates something More Definitions → |
learn | 1. gain knowledge or skills 2. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally More Definitions → |
sale | 1. a particular instance of selling 2. the general activity of selling More Definitions → |
around | 1. in the area or vicinity 2. by a circular or circuitous route More Definitions → |
training | 1. activity leading to skilled behavior 2. the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) More Definitions → |
advanced | 1. farther along in physical or mental development 2. comparatively late in a course of development More Definitions → |
sales | 1. income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time More Definitions → |
team | 1. a cooperative unit (especially in sports) 2. two or more draft animals that work together to pull something More Definitions → |
estate | 1. everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities 2. extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use More Definitions → |
gay | 1. someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex 2. bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer More Definitions → |
thread | 1. to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course 2. pass a thread through More Definitions → |
category | 1. a collection of things sharing a common attribute 2. a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme More Definitions → |
large | 1. a garment size for a large person 2. fairly large or important in effect; influential More Definitions → |
gallery | 1. spectators at a golf or tennis match 2. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed) More Definitions → |
table | 1. a set of data arranged in rows and columns 2. a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs More Definitions → |
market | 1. the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold 2. the customers for a particular product or service More Definitions → |
library | 1. a room where books are kept 2. a collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or borrowing More Definitions → |
really | 1. in accordance with truth or fact or reality 2. in actual fact More Definitions → |
action | 1. something done (usually as opposed to something said) 2. the state of being active More Definitions → |
start | 1. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action 2. set in motion, cause to start More Definitions → |
air | 1. a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of 2. the region above the ground More Definitions → |
plan | 1. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished 2. an arrangement scheme More Definitions → |
human | 1. characteristic of humanity 2. relating to a person More Definitions → |
march | 1. march in a procession 2. force to march More Definitions → |
la | 1. the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization More Definitions → |
say | 1. the chance to speak 2. express in words More Definitions → |
yahoo | 1. a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture More Definitions → |
medical | 1. relating to the study or practice of medicine 2. requiring or amenable to treatment by medicine especially as opposed to surgery More Definitions → |
application | 1. the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose 2. a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school More Definitions → |
cart | 1. draw slowly or heavily 2. transport something in a cart More Definitions → |
staff | 1. personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task 2. a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose More Definitions → |
feedback | 1. the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output 2. response to an inquiry or experiment More Definitions → |
again | 1. anew More Definitions → |
play | 1. participate in games or sport 2. act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome More Definitions → |
financial | 1. involving financial matters More Definitions → |
standard | 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged More Definitions → |
tax | 1. levy a tax on 2. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) More Definitions → |
party | 1. have or participate in a party 2. an organization to gain political power More Definitions → |
payment | 1. a sum of money paid or a claim discharged 2. the act of paying money More Definitions → |
legal | 1. established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules 2. of or relating to jurisprudence More Definitions → |
above | 1. an earlier section of a written text 2. appearing earlier in the same text More Definitions → |
park | 1. place temporarily 2. maneuver a vehicle into a parking space More Definitions → |
act | 1. a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body 2. something that people do or cause to happen More Definitions → |
performance | 1. a dramatic or musical entertainment 2. the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment More Definitions → |
social | 1. relating to human society and its members 2. living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups More Definitions → |
august | 1. of or befitting a lord 2. profoundly honored More Definitions → |
language | 1. a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols 2. (language) communication by word of mouth More Definitions → |
rates | 1. a local tax on property More Definitions → |
create | 1. make or cause to be or to become 2. bring into existence More Definitions → |
important | 1. of great significance or value 2. important in effect or meaning More Definitions → |
east | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point More Definitions → |
paper | 1. cover with paper 2. cover with wallpaper More Definitions → |
age | 1. how long something has existed 2. an era of history having some distinctive feature More Definitions → |
example | 1. an item of information that is typical of a class or group 2. a representative form or pattern More Definitions → |
additional | 1. further or added More Definitions → |
password | 1. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group More Definitions → |
latest | 1. the most recent news or development 2. up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date More Definitions → |
road | 1. an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation 2. a way or means to achieve something More Definitions → |
hard | 1. not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure 2. dispassionate More Definitions → |
pay | 1. give money, usually in exchange for goods or services 2. convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow More Definitions → |
status | 1. the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society 2. a state at a particular time More Definitions → |
range | 1. change or be different within limits 2. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment More Definitions → |
always | 1. at all times; all the time and on every occasion 2. without variation or change, in every case More Definitions → |
audio | 1. the audible part of a transmitted signal 2. an audible acoustic wave frequency More Definitions → |
war | 1. the waging of armed conflict against an enemy 2. a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply More Definitions → |
easy | 1. posing no difficulty; requiring little effort 2. free from worry or anxiety More Definitions → |
release | 1. merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film) 2. the act of liberating someone or something More Definitions → |
analysis | 1. an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole 2. the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations More Definitions → |
fax | 1. send something via a facsimile machine 2. duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio More Definitions → |
china | 1. high quality porcelain originally made only in China 2. dishware made of high quality porcelain More Definitions → |
making | 1. the act that results in something coming to be 2. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something More Definitions → |
professional | 1. engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood 2. of or relating to or suitable as a profession More Definitions → |
major | 1. a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain 2. a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject More Definitions → |
star | 1. feature as the star 2. be the star in a performance More Definitions → |
space | 1. place at intervals 2. the unlimited expanse in which everything is located More Definitions → |
hand | 1. place into the hands or custody of 2. guide or conduct or usher somewhere More Definitions → |
cards | 1. a game played with playing cards More Definitions → |
share | 1. have in common 2. use jointly or in common More Definitions → |
similar | 1. (of words) expressing closely related meanings 2. capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability More Definitions → |
garden | 1. a plot of ground where plants are cultivated 2. the flowers or vegetables or fruits or herbs that are cultivated in a garden More Definitions → |
baby | 1. a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk 2. the youngest member of a group (not necessarily young) More Definitions → |
learning | 1. the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge 2. profound scholarly knowledge More Definitions → |
popular | 1. regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public 2. carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large More Definitions → |
journal | 1. a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations 2. a periodical dedicated to a particular subject More Definitions → |
central | 1. in or near a center or constituting a center; the inner area 2. serving as an essential component More Definitions → |
original | 1. an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made 2. something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies More Definitions → |
head | 1. to go or travel towards 2. be in charge of More Definitions → |
radio | 1. indicating radiation or radioactivity 2. medium for communication More Definitions → |
away | 1. used of an opponent's ground 2. not present; having left More Definitions → |
track | 1. carry on the feet and deposit 2. observe or plot the moving path of something More Definitions → |
archive | 1. put into an archive 2. a depository containing historical records and documents More Definitions → |
entertainment | 1. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention More Definitions → |
agreement | 1. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises 2. compatibility of observations More Definitions → |
format | 1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) 2. the general appearance of a publication More Definitions → |
least | 1. something that is of no importance 2. the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree More Definitions → |
safety | 1. the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions 2. a safe place More Definitions → |
trade | 1. engage in the trade of 2. turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase More Definitions → |
marketing | 1. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money 2. the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service More Definitions → |
association | 1. a formal organization of people or groups of people 2. the act of consorting with or joining with others More Definitions → |
able | 1. have the skills and qualifications to do things well 2. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity More Definitions → |
already | 1. prior to a specified or implied time More Definitions → |
several | 1. (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many 2. considered individually More Definitions → |
arts | 1. studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills) More Definitions → |
ask | 1. make a request or demand for something to somebody 2. direct or put; seek an answer to More Definitions → |
display | 1. something intended to communicate a particular impression 2. something shown to the public More Definitions → |
means | 1. to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end 2. considerable capital (wealth or income) More Definitions → |
daily | 1. a newspaper that is published every day 2. of or belonging to or occurring every day More Definitions → |
beach | 1. land on a beach 2. an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake More Definitions → |
past | 1. the time that has elapsed 2. a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret) More Definitions → |
natural | 1. someone regarded as certain to succeed 2. a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat More Definitions → |
planning | 1. an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action 2. the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise More Definitions → |
database | 1. an organized body of related information More Definitions → |
official | 1. having official authority or sanction 2. of or relating to an office More Definitions → |
weather | 1. face and withstand with courage 2. cause to slope More Definitions → |
mar | 1. make imperfect 2. destroy or injure severely More Definitions → |
land | 1. reach or come to rest 2. cause to come to the ground More Definitions → |
average | 1. amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain 2. achieve or reach on average More Definitions → |
technical | 1. of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill 2. characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences More Definitions → |
island | 1. a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water 2. a zone or area resembling an island More Definitions → |
calendar | 1. a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year 2. a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc) More Definitions → |
statement | 1. a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc 2. a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true More Definitions → |
update | 1. information or data that updates 2. the act of bringing someone or something up to date More Definitions → |
parts | 1. the local environment More Definitions → |
early | 1. belonging to the distant past 2. very young More Definitions → |
ago | 1. gone by; or in the past 2. in the past More Definitions → |
material | 1. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object 2. information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form More Definitions → |
talk | 1. an exchange of ideas via conversation 2. discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') More Definitions → |
federal | 1. of or relating to the central government of a federation 2. characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities More Definitions → |
final | 1. the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament 2. an examination administered at the end of an academic term More Definitions → |
adult | 1. a fully developed person from maturity onward 2. any mature animal More Definitions → |
cheap | 1. tastelessly showy 2. of very poor quality; flimsy More Definitions → |
finance | 1. the commercial activity of providing funds and capital 2. the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets More Definitions → |
mark | 1. a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) 2. a distinguishing symbol More Definitions → |
reading | 1. the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message 2. a particular interpretation or performance More Definitions → |
bad | 1. that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency 2. having undesirable or negative qualities More Definitions → |
individual | 1. a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential 2. a single organism More Definitions → |
auto | 1. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine More Definitions → |
usually | 1. under normal conditions More Definitions → |
fast | 1. abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons 2. abstain from eating More Definitions → |
fact | 1. a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred 2. a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened More Definitions → |
global | 1. involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope 2. having the shape of a sphere or ball More Definitions → |
far | 1. located at a great distance in time or space or degree 2. being of a considerable distance or length More Definitions → |
player | 1. a person who participates in or is skilled at some game 2. someone who plays a music as a profession More Definitions → |
amount | 1. a quantity of money 2. the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion More Definitions → |
watch | 1. a small portable timepiece 2. a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty More Definitions → |
bank | 1. tip laterally 2. enclose with a bank More Definitions → |
thanks | 1. an acknowledgment of appreciation 2. with the help of or owing to More Definitions → |
various | 1. of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity 2. considered individually More Definitions → |
commercial | 1. connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises 2. of or relating to commercialism More Definitions → |
heart | 1. the locus of feelings and intuitions 2. the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body More Definitions → |
advertising | 1. a public promotion of some product or service 2. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services More Definitions → |
treatment | 1. care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) 2. the management of someone or something More Definitions → |
archives | 1. collection of records especially about an institution More Definitions → |
magazine | 1. a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it 2. product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object More Definitions → |
camera | 1. equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other) 2. television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam More Definitions → |
clear | 1. rid of obstructions 2. make a way or path by removing objects More Definitions → |
domain | 1. a particular environment or walk of life 2. territory over which rule or control is exercised More Definitions → |
chapter | 1. a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled 2. any distinct period in history or in a person's life More Definitions → |
loan | 1. the temporary provision of money (usually at interest) 2. a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English More Definitions → |
beauty | 1. the qualities that give pleasure to the senses 2. a very attractive or seductive looking woman More Definitions → |
manager | 1. someone who controls resources and expenditures 2. (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team More Definitions → |
taken | 1. carry out 2. require (time or space) More Definitions → |
half | 1. one of two equal parts of a divisible whole 2. one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval More Definitions → |
lake | 1. a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land 2. a purplish red pigment prepared from lac or cochineal More Definitions → |
annual | 1. (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year 2. a reference book that is published regularly once every year More Definitions → |
later | 1. coming at a subsequent time or stage 2. at or toward an end or late period or stage of development More Definitions → |
basic | 1. pertaining to or constituting a base or basis 2. reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality More Definitions → |
corporate | 1. of or belonging to a corporation 2. possessing or existing in bodily form More Definitions → |
purchase | 1. the acquisition of something for payment 2. something acquired by purchase More Definitions → |
active | 1. chemical agent capable of activity 2. the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb More Definitions → |
practice | 1. a customary way of operation or behavior 2. systematic training by multiple repetitions More Definitions → |
hardware | 1. major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile) 2. instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal More Definitions → |
holiday | 1. spend or take a vacation 2. leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure More Definitions → |
chat | 1. an informal conversation 2. birds having a chattering call More Definitions → |
along | 1. with a forward motion 2. in accompaniment or as a companion More Definitions → |
death | 1. the event of dying or departure from life 2. the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism More Definitions → |
face | 1. deal with (something unpleasant) head on 2. oppose, as in hostility or a competition More Definitions → |
brand | 1. burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals 2. to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful More Definitions → |
political | 1. involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians 2. of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power More Definitions → |
increase | 1. a quantity that is added 2. a change resulting in an increase More Definitions → |
advertise | 1. call attention to 2. make publicity for; try to sell (a product) More Definitions → |
base | 1. use as a basis for; found on 2. situate as a center of operations More Definitions → |
near | 1. move towards 2. being on the left side More Definitions → |
environmental | 1. of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings 2. concerned with the ecological effects of altering the environment More Definitions → |
storage | 1. the act of storing something 2. a depository for goods More Definitions → |
japan | 1. coat with a lacquer, as done in Japan 2. lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer More Definitions → |
stay | 1. stay the same; remain in a certain state 2. stay put (in a certain place) More Definitions → |
nature | 1. the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized 2. a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe More Definitions → |
availability | 1. the quality of being at hand when needed More Definitions → |
summary | 1. a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form 2. performed speedily and without formality More Definitions → |
mean | 1. mean or intend to express or convey 2. have as a logical consequence More Definitions → |
agency | 1. an administrative unit of government 2. a business or organization that provides a particular service, especially the mediation of transactions between two parties More Definitions → |
activity | 1. any specific behavior 2. the state of being active More Definitions → |
cash | 1. exchange for cash 2. money in the form of bills or coins More Definitions → |
overall | 1. involving only main features 2. including everything More Definitions → |
bay | 1. an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf 2. the sound of a hound on the scent More Definitions → |
ad | 1. a public promotion of some product or service More Definitions → |
package | 1. put into a box 2. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together More Definitions → |
album | 1. one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc 2. a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc More Definitions → |
regional | 1. characteristic of a region 2. related or limited to a particular region More Definitions → |
administration | 1. a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) 2. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something More Definitions → |
bar | 1. a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter 2. a counter where you can obtain food or drink More Definitions → |
exchange | 1. chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another 2. a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one) More Definitions → |
across | 1. to the opposite side 2. transversely More Definitions → |
season | 1. lend flavor to 2. make healthy More Definitions → |
apply | 1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose 2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable More Definitions → |
organization | 1. a group of people who work together 2. an organized structure for arranging or classifying More Definitions → |
casino | 1. a public building for gambling and entertainment 2. a card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand More Definitions → |
mortgage | 1. put up as security or collateral 2. a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan More Definitions → |
corporation | 1. a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state 2. slang for a paunch More Definitions → |
mature | 1. develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation 2. develop and work out fully in one's mind More Definitions → |
rather | 1. on the contrary 2. to some (great or small) extent More Definitions → |
addition | 1. a component that is added to something to improve it 2. the act of adding one thing to another More Definitions → |
came | 1. move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody 2. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress More Definitions → |
certain | 1. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured 2. established beyond doubt or question; definitely known More Definitions → |
necessary | 1. anything indispensable 2. unavoidably determined by prior circumstances More Definitions → |
according | 1. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with 2. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by More Definitions → |
particular | 1. a fact about some part (as opposed to general) 2. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole More Definitions → |
names | 1. verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument More Definitions → |
homepage | 1. the opening page of a web site; also, the first page opened when a web browser is launched (default or start-up page) More Definitions → |
gas | 1. the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container 2. a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely More Definitions → |
advice | 1. a proposal for an appropriate course of action More Definitions → |
career | 1. move headlong at high speed 2. the particular occupation for which you are trained More Definitions → |
military | 1. of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare 2. characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military More Definitions → |
rental | 1. available to rent or lease 2. of or relating to rent More Definitions → |
leave | 1. go away from a place 2. go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness More Definitions → |
sat | 1. be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside 2. be around, often idly or without specific purpose More Definitions → |
woman | 1. an adult female person (as opposed to a man) 2. a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man More Definitions → |
cable | 1. send cables, wires, or telegrams 2. fasten with a cable More Definitions → |
taking | 1. the act of someone who picks up or takes something 2. very attractive; capturing interest More Definitions → |
values | 1. beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something) More Definitions → |
lesbian | 1. a female homosexual 2. of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman More Definitions → |
appropriate | 1. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause 2. take possession of by force, as after an invasion More Definitions → |
machine | 1. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks 2. an efficient person More Definitions → |
actually | 1. in actual fact 2. used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly More Definitions → |
statistics | 1. a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters More Definitions → |
capital | 1. assets available for use in the production of further assets 2. wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value More Definitions → |
sample | 1. take a sample of 2. a small part of something intended as representative of the whole More Definitions → |
band | 1. bind or tie together, as with a band 2. attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify More Definitions → |
flash | 1. gleam or glow intermittently 2. appear briefly More Definitions → |
lead | 1. take somebody somewhere 2. produce as a result or residue More Definitions → |
starting | 1. a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) 2. (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear More Definitions → |
registration | 1. the act of enrolling 2. the body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time More Definitions → |
airport | 1. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo More Definitions → |
artist | 1. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination More Definitions → |
channel | 1. transmit or serve as the medium for transmission 2. direct the flow of More Definitions → |
allow | 1. make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen 2. consent to, give permission; permit More Definitions → |
contract | 1. a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law 2. (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make More Definitions → |
male | 1. an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova) 2. a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies More Definitions → |
matter | 1. a vaguely specified concern 2. some situation or event that is thought about More Definitions → |
almost | 1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but More Definitions → |
located | 1. situated in a particular spot or position More Definitions → |
industrial | 1. of or relating to or resulting from industry 2. having highly developed industries More Definitions → |
cause | 1. events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something 2. a justification for something existing or happening More Definitions → |
potential | 1. the inherent capacity for coming into being 2. the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts More Definitions → |
late | 1. after the expected or usual time; delayed 2. of the immediate past or just previous to the present time More Definitions → |
fall | 1. descend in free fall under the influence of gravity 2. move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way More Definitions → |
featured | 1. made a feature or highlight; given prominence 2. having facial features as specified; usually used in combination More Definitions → |
idea | 1. the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about 2. your intention; what you intend to do More Definitions → |
female | 1. an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa) 2. a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies More Definitions → |
communications | 1. the discipline that studies the principles of transmitting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.) More Definitions → |
primary | 1. a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen 2. one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing More Definitions → |
cancer | 1. any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream More Definitions → |
reason | 1. a rational motive for a belief or action 2. an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
foundation | 1. the basis on which something is grounded 2. an institution supported by an endowment More Definitions → |
answer | 1. react verbally 2. respond to a signal More Definitions → |
communication | 1. the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information 2. something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups More Definitions → |
feature | 1. have as a feature 2. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner More Definitions → |
approach | 1. move towards 2. come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character More Definitions → |
physical | 1. involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit 2. relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics More Definitions → |
operating | 1. involved in a kind of operation 2. being in effect or operation More Definitions → |
deal | 1. a particular instance of buying or selling 2. an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each More Definitions → |
glass | 1. furnish with glass 2. scan (game in the forest) with binoculars More Definitions → |
happy | 1. enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure 2. marked by good fortune More Definitions → |
wanted | 1. desired or wished for or sought 2. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for More Definitions → |
thank | 1. express gratitude or show appreciation to More Definitions → |
safe | 1. free from danger or the risk of harm 2. having reached a base without being put out More Definitions → |
ready | 1. poised for action 2. completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress More Definitions → |
animal | 1. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement 2. marked by the appetites and passions of the body More Definitions → |
population | 1. the people who inhabit a territory or state 2. a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area More Definitions → |
pa | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk More Definitions → |
regular | 1. a regular patron 2. a soldier in the regular army More Definitions → |
navigation | 1. the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place 2. ship traffic More Definitions → |
operations | 1. financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records More Definitions → |
station | 1. a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose 2. proper or designated social situation More Definitions → |
christian | 1. following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ More Definitions → |
favorite | 1. To mark an item as a personal favorite on social media 2. something regarded with special favor or liking More Definitions → |
understand | 1. know and comprehend the nature or meaning of 2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally More Definitions → |
master | 1. be or become completely proficient or skilled in 2. get on top of; deal with successfully More Definitions → |
valley | 1. a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river More Definitions → |
probably | 1. with considerable certainty; without much doubt 2. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence More Definitions → |
sea | 1. a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land 2. anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume More Definitions → |
hall | 1. an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open 2. a large entrance or reception room or area More Definitions → |
larger | 1. large or big relative to something else More Definitions → |
anti | 1. a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.) 2. not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.) More Definitions → |
earth | 1. hide in the earth like a hunted animal 2. connect to the earth More Definitions → |
impact | 1. the striking of one body against another 2. a forceful consequence; a strong effect More Definitions → |
transfer | 1. transfer somebody to a different position or location of work 2. move from one place to another More Definitions → |
hospital | 1. a health facility where patients receive treatment 2. a medical institution where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care More Definitions → |
accommodation | 1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances 2. a settlement of differences More Definitions → |
disease | 1. an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning More Definitions → |
paid | 1. give money, usually in exchange for goods or services 2. convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow More Definitions → |
hair | 1. a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss 2. a very small distance or space More Definitions → |
classic | 1. a creation of the highest excellence 2. an artist who has created classic works More Definitions → |
basis | 1. a relation that provides the foundation for something 2. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained More Definitions → |
command | 1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something 2. a military unit or region under the control of a single officer More Definitions → |
award | 1. a grant made by a law court 2. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction More Definitions → |
distance | 1. keep at a distance 2. go far ahead of More Definitions → |
assessment | 1. the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth 2. an amount determined as payable More Definitions → |
wall | 1. an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure 2. anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect More Definitions → |
extra | 1. a minor actor in crowd scenes 2. an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis) More Definitions → |
especially | 1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common 2. in a special manner More Definitions → |
interface | 1. (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases) 2. (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system More Definitions → |
maximum | 1. the largest possible quantity 2. the greatest possible degree More Definitions → |
ma | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
operation | 1. the state of being in effect or being operative 2. a business especially one run on a large scale More Definitions → |
amazon | 1. a large strong and aggressive woman 2. mainly green tropical American parrots More Definitions → |
beautiful | 1. delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration 2. (of weather) highly enjoyable More Definitions → |
warning | 1. a message informing of danger 2. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) More Definitions → |
forward | 1. send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit 2. the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey More Definitions → |
significant | 1. important in effect or meaning 2. too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicating a systematic relation More Definitions → |
retail | 1. be sold at the retail level 2. sell on the retail market More Definitions → |
manufacturer | 1. a business engaged in manufacturing some product 2. someone who manufactures something More Definitions → |
ways | 1. structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired More Definitions → |
mac | 1. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric More Definitions → |
catalog | 1. a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things 2. a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically More Definitions → |
max | 1. street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate More Definitions → |
authority | 1. the power or right to give orders or make decisions 2. (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others More Definitions → |
traffic | 1. the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time 2. buying and selling; especially illicit trade More Definitions → |
programme | 1. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event 2. an integrated course of academic studies More Definitions → |
strategy | 1. an elaborate and systematic plan of action 2. the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war More Definitions → |
agent | 1. an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect 2. a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations More Definitions → |
valid | 1. still legally acceptable 2. well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force More Definitions → |
teaching | 1. the profession of a teacher 2. a doctrine that is taught More Definitions → |
grand | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 2. a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs More Definitions → |
trial | 1. the act of testing something 2. trying something to find out about it More Definitions → |
charge | 1. to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle 2. blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against More Definitions → |
instead | 1. in place of, or as an alternative to 2. on the contrary More Definitions → |
normal | 1. something regarded as a normative example 2. forming a right angle More Definitions → |
educational | 1. relating to the process of education 2. providing knowledge More Definitions → |
leading | 1. the activity of leading 2. indicating the most important performer or role More Definitions → |
metal | 1. cover with metal 2. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal More Definitions → |
football | 1. any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal 2. the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football More Definitions → |
abstract | 1. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance 2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory More Definitions → |
greater | 1. greater in size or importance or degree More Definitions → |
alternative | 1. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen 2. serving or used in place of another More Definitions → |
java | 1. a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans More Definitions → |
publication | 1. a copy of a printed work offered for distribution 2. the act of issuing printed materials More Definitions → |
pass | 1. go across or through 2. move past More Definitions → |
relations | 1. mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups More Definitions → |
van | 1. any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts) 2. the leading units moving at the head of an army More Definitions → |
photography | 1. the act of taking and printing photographs 2. the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces More Definitions → |
vacation | 1. spend or take a vacation 2. leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure More Definitions → |
academic | 1. associated with academia or an academy 2. an educator who works at a college or university More Definitions → |
assistance | 1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose 2. a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do More Definitions → |
graphics | 1. photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication 2. the drawings and photographs in the layout of a book More Definitions → |
grade | 1. a body of students who are taught together 2. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group More Definitions → |
dating | 1. use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens More Definitions → |
pacific | 1. disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature 2. promoting peace More Definitions → |
mountain | 1. a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill 2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
mailing | 1. mail sent by a sender at one time 2. the transmission of a letter More Definitions → |
panel | 1. sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something 2. a committee appointed to judge a competition More Definitions → |
match | 1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics 2. provide funds complementary to More Definitions → |
default | 1. loss due to not showing up 2. act of failing to meet a financial obligation More Definitions → |
plant | 1. buildings for carrying on industrial labor 2. (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion More Definitions → |
transportation | 1. a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods 2. the act of moving something from one location to another More Definitions → |
partner | 1. provide with a partner 2. act as a partner More Definitions → |
disclaimer | 1. (law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something 2. denial of any connection with or knowledge of More Definitions → |
boards | 1. (used in the plural) the stage of a theater 2. (used in the plural) the boarding that surrounds an ice hockey rink More Definitions → |
faculty | 1. one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind 2. the body of teachers and administrators at a school More Definitions → |
pack | 1. arrange in a container 2. fill to capacity More Definitions → |
stage | 1. any distinct time period in a sequence of events 2. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process More Definitions → |
internal | 1. happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface 2. occurring within an institution or community More Definitions → |
detailed | 1. developed or executed with care and in minute detail More Definitions → |
race | 1. move hurridly 2. compete in a race More Definitions → |
approved | 1. established by authority; given authoritative approval More Definitions → |
background | 1. a person's social heritage: previous experience or training 2. the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground More Definitions → |
target | 1. a reference point to shoot at 2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence More Definitions → |
character | 1. an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story) 2. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something More Definitions → |
maintenance | 1. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order 2. means of maintenance of a family or group More Definitions → |
ability | 1. the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment 2. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done More Definitions → |
maybe | 1. by chance More Definitions → |
battery | 1. group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place 2. a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series More Definitions → |
break | 1. terminate or end 2. become separated into pieces or fragments More Definitions → |
dance | 1. move in a graceful and rhythmical way 2. move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance More Definitions → |
papers | 1. writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) More Definitions → |
playing | 1. the act of playing a musical instrument 2. the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation More Definitions → |
reader | 1. a person who enjoys reading 2. someone who contracts to receive and pay for a service or a certain number of issues of a publication More Definitions → |
virtual | 1. being actually such in almost every respect 2. existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact More Definitions → |
established | 1. settled securely and unconditionally 2. conforming with accepted standards More Definitions → |
dark | 1. absence of light or illumination 2. absence of moral or spiritual values More Definitions → |
programming | 1. setting an order and time for planned events 2. creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something More Definitions → |
external | 1. outward features 2. happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface More Definitions → |
apple | 1. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh 2. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits More Definitions → |
aid | 1. a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do 2. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose More Definitions → |
surface | 1. come to the surface 2. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface More Definitions → |
visual | 1. relating to or using sight 2. visible More Definitions → |
variety | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. noticeable heterogeneity More Definitions → |
martin | 1. any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas More Definitions → |
manual | 1. of or relating to the hands 2. requiring human effort More Definitions → |
increased | 1. made greater in size or amount or degree More Definitions → |
repair | 1. restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken 2. make amends for; pay compensation for More Definitions → |
fair | 1. a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. 2. gathering of producers to promote business More Definitions → |
understanding | 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands 2. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises More Definitions → |
hands | 1. (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child 2. the force of workers available More Definitions → |
finally | 1. after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay 2. as the end result of a succession or process More Definitions → |
capacity | 1. capability to perform or produce 2. the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment More Definitions → |
fat | 1. make fat or plump 2. a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides) More Definitions → |
father | 1. make (offspring) by reproduction 2. a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father) More Definitions → |
saw | 1. perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight 2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally More Definitions → |
dead | 1. people who are no longer living 2. a time when coldness (or some other quality associated with death) is intense More Definitions → |
restaurant | 1. a building where people go to eat More Definitions → |
teacher | 1. a person whose occupation is teaching 2. a personified abstraction that teaches More Definitions → |
relationship | 1. a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness) 2. a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection) More Definitions → |
farm | 1. be a farmer; work as a farmer 2. collect fees or profits More Definitions → |
peace | 1. the state prevailing during the absence of war 2. harmonious relations; freedom from disputes More Definitions → |
traditional | 1. pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines 2. consisting of or derived from tradition More Definitions → |
campus | 1. a field on which the buildings of a university are situated More Definitions → |
creative | 1. promoting construction or creation 2. having the ability or power to create More Definitions → |
coast | 1. move effortlessly; by force of gravity 2. the shore of a sea or ocean More Definitions → |
grant | 1. any monetary aid 2. the act of providing a subsidy More Definitions → |
agree | 1. be in accord; be in agreement 2. consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something More Definitions → |
hear | 1. perceive (sound) via the auditory sense 2. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally More Definitions → |
fan | 1. strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher) 2. make (an emotion) fiercer More Definitions → |
transport | 1. move something or somebody around; usually over long distances 2. move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body More Definitions → |
evaluation | 1. act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of 2. an appraisal of the value of something More Definitions → |
accepted | 1. generally approved or compelling recognition More Definitions → |
implementation | 1. the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order 2. the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect More Definitions → |
cat | 1. feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats 2. an informal term for a youth or man More Definitions → |
jack | 1. a small worthless amount 2. someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor More Definitions → |
flat | 1. a level tract of land 2. a shallow box in which seedlings are started More Definitions → |
literature | 1. creative writing of recognized artistic value 2. the humanistic study of a body of literature More Definitions → |
parent | 1. a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian 2. an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained More Definitions → |
scale | 1. measure by or as if by a scale 2. pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard More Definitions → |
stand | 1. be standing; be upright 2. be in some specified state or condition More Definitions → |
critical | 1. marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws 2. at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction More Definitions → |
frame | 1. enclose in or as if in a frame 2. enclose in a frame, as of a picture More Definitions → |
musical | 1. characterized by or capable of producing music 2. talented in or devoted to music More Definitions → |
secretary | 1. a person who is head of an administrative department of government 2. an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization More Definitions → |
path | 1. a course of conduct 2. a way especially designed for a particular use More Definitions → |
detail | 1. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole 2. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole More Definitions → |
changed | 1. made or become different in nature or form 2. made or become different in some respect More Definitions → |
heard | 1. perceive (sound) via the auditory sense 2. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally More Definitions → |
royal | 1. of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch 2. established or chartered or authorized by royalty More Definitions → |
clean | 1. make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from 2. remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits More Definitions → |
relevant | 1. having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue More Definitions → |
basket | 1. a container that is usually woven and has handles 2. the quantity contained in a basket More Definitions → |
applied | 1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose 2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable More Definitions → |
installation | 1. the act of installing something (as equipment) 2. a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry More Definitions → |
demand | 1. an urgent or peremptory request 2. the ability and desire to purchase goods and services More Definitions → |
square | 1. make square 2. raise to the second power More Definitions → |
attention | 1. the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others 2. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something More Definitions → |
advance | 1. move forward, also in the metaphorical sense 2. bring forward for consideration or acceptance More Definitions → |
army | 1. a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state 2. a large number of people united for some specific purpose More Definitions → |
auction | 1. a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge 2. the public sale of something to the highest bidder More Definitions → |
gear | 1. a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion 2. wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed More Definitions → |
nation | 1. a politically organized body of people under a single government 2. the people who live in a nation or country More Definitions → |
facility | 1. a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry 2. skillful performance or ability without difficulty More Definitions → |
random | 1. lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance More Definitions → |
certificate | 1. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts 2. a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends More Definitions → |
fashion | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. characteristic or habitual practice More Definitions → |
documentation | 1. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence 2. program listings or technical manuals describing the operation and use of programs More Definitions → |
trading | 1. buying or selling securities or commodities More Definitions → |
coverage | 1. the total amount and type of insurance carried 2. the extent to which something is covered More Definitions → |
chance | 1. a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances 2. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another More Definitions → |
ball | 1. form into a ball by winding or rolling 2. to live very well More Definitions → |
accept | 1. consider or hold as true 2. receive willingly something given or offered More Definitions → |
automotive | 1. of or relating to motor vehicles 2. containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement More Definitions → |
naked | 1. having no clothes on the body 2. having no protecting or concealing cover More Definitions → |
goal | 1. the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it 2. the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) More Definitions → |
clinical | 1. relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients 2. scientifically detached; unemotional More Definitions → |
situation | 1. the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time 2. a condition or position in which you find yourself More Definitions → |
appear | 1. give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect 2. come into sight or view More Definitions → |
leather | 1. whip with a leather strap 2. an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning More Definitions → |
temperature | 1. the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity) 2. the somatic sensation of cold or heat More Definitions → |
palm | 1. touch, lift, or hold with the hands 2. the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers More Definitions → |
patient | 1. a person who requires medical care 2. the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause More Definitions → |
actual | 1. taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated 2. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something More Definitions → |
historical | 1. of or relating to the study of history 2. used of the study of a phenomenon (especially language) as it changes through time More Definitions → |
perhaps | 1. by chance More Definitions → |
satellite | 1. man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon 2. a person who follows or serves another More Definitions → |
village | 1. a community of people smaller than a town 2. a settlement smaller than a town More Definitions → |
amateur | 1. someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime 2. an athlete who does not play for pay More Definitions → |
pain | 1. a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder 2. emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid More Definitions → |
particularly | 1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common 2. specifically or especially distinguished from others More Definitions → |
cultural | 1. of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors 2. of or relating to the shared knowledge and values of a society More Definitions → |
easily | 1. with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily') 2. without doubt More Definitions → |
oral | 1. of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth 2. of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located More Definitions → |
functional | 1. designed for or capable of a particular function or use 2. involving or affecting function rather than physiology More Definitions → |
balance | 1. a state of equilibrium 2. equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account More Definitions → |
graduate | 1. receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies; completion of a course or training 2. confer an academic degree upon More Definitions → |
architecture | 1. an architectural product or work 2. the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings More Definitions → |
initial | 1. the first letter of a word (especially a person's name) 2. mark with one's initials More Definitions → |
label | 1. assign a label to; designate with a label 2. attach a tag or label to More Definitions → |
canon | 1. a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy 2. a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter More Definitions → |
league | 1. an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members 2. an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action More Definitions → |
waste | 1. spend thoughtlessly; throw away 2. use inefficiently or inappropriately More Definitions → |
optional | 1. possible but not necessary; left to personal choice More Definitions → |
dictionary | 1. a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them More Definitions → |
accounting | 1. a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes 2. a system that provides quantitative information about finances More Definitions → |
manufacturing | 1. the act of making something (a product) from raw materials More Definitions → |
chair | 1. a seat for one person, with a support for the back 2. the position of professor More Definitions → |
phase | 1. any distinct time period in a sequence of events 2. (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary More Definitions → |
bag | 1. capture or kill, as in hunting 2. hang loosely, like an empty bag More Definitions → |
fantasy | 1. imagination unrestricted by reality 2. fiction with a large amount of imagination in it More Definitions → |
install | 1. set up for use 2. put into an office or a position More Definitions → |
apparel | 1. provide with clothes or put clothes on 2. clothing in general More Definitions → |
generally | 1. usually; as a rule 2. without distinction of one from others More Definitions → |
mass | 1. join together into a mass or collect or form a mass 2. the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field More Definitions → |
breast | 1. the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen 2. either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman More Definitions → |
claim | 1. an assertion of a right (as to money or property) 2. an assertion that something is true or factual More Definitions → |
patch | 1. to join or unite the pieces of 2. provide with a patch; also used metaphorically More Definitions → |
heat | 1. a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature 2. the presence of heat More Definitions → |
generation | 1. all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age 2. group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent More Definitions → |
chemical | 1. relating to or used in chemistry 2. of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes More Definitions → |
task | 1. assign a task to 2. use to the limit More Definitions → |
enable | 1. render capable or able for some task More Definitions → |
guarantee | 1. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications 2. an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true More Definitions → |
leader | 1. a person who rules or guides or inspires others 2. a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers More Definitions → |
diamond | 1. a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem 2. very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem More Definitions → |
alone | 1. isolated from others 2. lacking companions or companionship More Definitions → |
walk | 1. use one's feet to advance; advance by steps 2. accompany or escort More Definitions → |
paperback | 1. (of books) having a flexible binding 2. a book with paper covers More Definitions → |
wait | 1. stay in one place and anticipate or expect something 2. wait before acting More Definitions → |
saint | 1. hold sacred 2. declare (a dead person) to be a saint More Definitions → |
argument | 1. a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true 2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
attorney | 1. a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice More Definitions → |
upgrade | 1. an upward slope or grade (as in a road) 2. software that provides better performance than an earlier version did More Definitions → |
factor | 1. anything that contributes causally to a result 2. an abstract part of something More Definitions → |
stream | 1. to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind 2. exude profusely More Definitions → |
hearing | 1. (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence 2. an opportunity to state your case and be heard More Definitions → |
eastern | 1. of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States 2. relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world More Definitions → |
therapy | 1. (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) More Definitions → |
administrative | 1. of or relating to or responsible for administration More Definitions → |
began | 1. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action 2. have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense More Definitions → |
quantity | 1. how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify 2. an adequate or large amount More Definitions → |
urban | 1. relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area 2. located in or characteristic of a city or city life More Definitions → |
essential | 1. basic and fundamental 2. being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc More Definitions → |
platform | 1. a raised horizontal surface 2. a document stating the aims and principles of a political party More Definitions → |
load | 1. fill or place a load on 2. provide (a device) with something necessary More Definitions → |
affiliate | 1. keep company with; hang out with 2. join in an affiliation More Definitions → |
labor | 1. a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages 2. productive work (especially physical work done for wages) More Definitions → |
immediately | 1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening 2. near or close by More Definitions → |
heavy | 1. an actor who plays villainous roles 2. a serious (or tragic) role in a play More Definitions → |
integrated | 1. formed into a whole or introduced into another entity 2. not segregated; designated as available to all races or groups More Definitions → |
configuration | 1. an arrangement of parts or elements 2. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) More Definitions → |
merchant | 1. a businessperson engaged in retail trade More Definitions → |
universal | 1. (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages 2. (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class More Definitions → |
presentation | 1. the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward) 2. a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view More Definitions → |
became | 1. enter or assume a certain state or condition 2. undergo a change or development More Definitions → |
orange | 1. round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees 2. orange color or pigment; any of a range of colors between red and yellow More Definitions → |
compliance | 1. acting according to certain accepted standards 2. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others More Definitions → |
campaign | 1. a race between candidates for elective office 2. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end More Definitions → |
marine | 1. of or relating to the sea 2. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen More Definitions → |
guitar | 1. a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking More Definitions → |
saying | 1. a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations More Definitions → |
ar | 1. a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters More Definitions → |
challenge | 1. a demanding or stimulating situation 2. a call to engage in a contest or fight More Definitions → |
acceptance | 1. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true 2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception More Definitions → |
affairs | 1. matters of personal concern 2. transactions of professional or public interest More Definitions → |
branch | 1. a division of some larger or more complex organization 2. a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant More Definitions → |
magic | 1. any art that invokes supernatural powers 2. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers More Definitions → |
smart | 1. a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore 2. be the source of pain More Definitions → |
talking | 1. an exchange of ideas via conversation More Definitions → |
gave | 1. cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense 2. be the cause or source of More Definitions → |
multimedia | 1. transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.) More Definitions → |
avoid | 1. stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something 2. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off More Definitions → |
manage | 1. be successful; achieve a goal 2. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of More Definitions → |
rank | 1. a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another 2. relative status More Definitions → |
abuse | 1. cruel or inhumane treatment 2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt More Definitions → |
interactive | 1. capable of acting on or influencing each other 2. used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more) More Definitions → |
separate | 1. act as a barrier between; stand between 2. force, take, or pull apart More Definitions → |
quarter | 1. provide housing for (military personnel) 2. pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him More Definitions → |
leadership | 1. the activity of leading 2. the body of people who lead a group More Definitions → |
racing | 1. the sport of engaging in contests of speed More Definitions → |
breakfast | 1. eat an early morning meal 2. provide breakfast for More Definitions → |
faith | 1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny 2. complete confidence in a person or plan etc More Definitions → |
chain | 1. connect or arrange into a chain by linking 2. fasten or secure with chains More Definitions → |
avenue | 1. a line of approach 2. a wide street or thoroughfare More Definitions → |
approximately | 1. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct More Definitions → |
reach | 1. reach a destination, either real or abstract 2. reach a point in time, or a certain state or level More Definitions → |
comparison | 1. the act of examining resemblances 2. relation based on similarities and differences More Definitions → |
mental | 1. involving the mind or an intellectual process 2. of or relating to the mind More Definitions → |
attack | 1. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) 2. an offensive move in a sport or game More Definitions → |
damage | 1. the occurrence of a change for the worse 2. loss of military equipment More Definitions → |
lab | 1. a workplace for the conduct of scientific research More Definitions → |
gamma | 1. the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet 2. a unit of magnetic field strength equal to one-hundred-thousandth of an oersted More Definitions → |
plastic | 1. generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives 2. a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has sufficient means of payment and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered More Definitions → |
placed | 1. situated in a particular spot or position 2. put in position in relation to other things More Definitions → |
failure | 1. an act that fails 2. an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose More Definitions → |
dollar | 1. the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents 2. a piece of paper money worth one dollar More Definitions → |
camp | 1. live in or as if in a tent 2. establish or set up a camp More Definitions → |
automatically | 1. in a reflex manner 2. in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism More Definitions → |
native | 1. an indigenous person who was born in a particular place 2. a person born in a particular place or country More Definitions → |
baseball | 1. a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs 2. a ball used in playing baseball More Definitions → |
approval | 1. the formal act of approving 2. a feeling of liking something or someone good More Definitions → |
draft | 1. a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another 2. a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle) More Definitions → |
chart | 1. a visual display of information 2. a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea More Definitions → |
played | 1. (of games) engaged in More Definitions → |
equal | 1. be identical or equivalent to 2. be equal to in quality or ability More Definitions → |
adventure | 1. a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) 2. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome More Definitions → |
matching | 1. being two identical 2. intentionally matched More Definitions → |
leaders | 1. the body of people who lead a group More Definitions → |
assistant | 1. a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose 2. of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another More Definitions → |
variable | 1. something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation 2. a quantity that can assume any of a set of values More Definitions → |
advertisement | 1. a public promotion of some product or service More Definitions → |
parking | 1. space in which vehicles can be parked 2. the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily More Definitions → |
yesterday | 1. the day immediately before today 2. the recent past More Definitions → |
wholesale | 1. the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers 2. sell in large quantities More Definitions → |
senate | 1. assembly possessing high legislative powers More Definitions → |
portable | 1. of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat's hull 2. easily or conveniently transported More Definitions → |
electrical | 1. relating to or concerned with electricity 2. using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity More Definitions → |
applicable | 1. capable of being applied; having relevance More Definitions → |
pattern | 1. plan or create according to a model or models 2. form a pattern More Definitions → |
boat | 1. ride in a boat on water 2. a small vessel for travel on water More Definitions → |
theatre | 1. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented 2. the art of writing and producing plays More Definitions → |
laser | 1. an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light More Definitions → |
earlier | 1. belonging to the distant past 2. very young More Definitions → |
classical | 1. of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc. 2. of or relating to the study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome More Definitions → |
warranty | 1. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications More Definitions → |
dedicated | 1. devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose 2. solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose More Definitions → |
harry | 1. annoy continually or chronically 2. make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes More Definitions → |
basketball | 1. a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop 2. an inflated ball used in playing basketball More Definitions → |
assembly | 1. a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit 2. the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
nuclear | 1. (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy 2. of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom More Definitions → |
taxes | 1. a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism 2. the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part More Definitions → |
signal | 1. any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message 2. any incitement to action More Definitions → |
criminal | 1. someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime 2. bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure More Definitions → |
brain | 1. that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord 2. mental ability More Definitions → |
dream | 1. a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep 2. imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake More Definitions → |
false | 1. arising from error 2. erroneous and usually accidental More Definitions → |
cast | 1. put or send forth 2. deposit More Definitions → |
falls | 1. the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris) 2. a steep descent of the water of a river More Definitions → |
stated | 1. declared as fact; explicitly stated More Definitions → |
carry | 1. move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body 2. have with oneself; have on one's person More Definitions → |
flag | 1. communicate or signal with a flag 2. provide with a flag More Definitions → |
advantage | 1. give an advantage to 2. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position More Definitions → |
maintain | 1. cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity 2. keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction More Definitions → |
savings | 1. a fund of money put by as a reserve More Definitions → |
graphic | 1. of or relating to the graphic arts 2. relating to or presented by a graph More Definitions → |
atom | 1. (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element 2. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything More Definitions → |
anonymous | 1. having no known name or identity or known source 2. not known or lacking marked individuality More Definitions → |
straight | 1. a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex 2. a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit) More Definitions → |
miscellaneous | 1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds 2. having many aspects or qualities More Definitions → |
prepared | 1. made ready or fit or suitable beforehand 2. having made preparations More Definitions → |
alert | 1. condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action 2. a warning serves to make you more alert to danger More Definitions → |
integration | 1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community 2. the act of combining into an integral whole More Definitions → |
tag | 1. attach a tag or label to 2. touch a player while he is holding the ball More Definitions → |
framework | 1. a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process 2. the underlying structure More Definitions → |
installed | 1. set up for use 2. put into an office or a position More Definitions → |
clearly | 1. without doubt or question 2. in an intelligible manner More Definitions → |
handle | 1. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of 2. interact in a certain way More Definitions → |
criteria | 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged More Definitions → |
associate | 1. make a logical or causal connection 2. keep company with; hang out with More Definitions → |
behavior | 1. manner of acting or controlling yourself 2. the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances More Definitions → |
enlarge | 1. make larger 2. make large More Definitions → |
ray | 1. emit as rays 2. extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center More Definitions → |
measure | 1. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal 2. how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify More Definitions → |
changing | 1. marked by continuous change or effective action More Definitions → |
bear | 1. have 2. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) More Definitions → |
gain | 1. obtain 2. win something through one's efforts More Definitions → |
festival | 1. a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration 2. an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) More Definitions → |
laboratory | 1. a workplace for the conduct of scientific research 2. a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation More Definitions → |
ocean | 1. a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere 2. anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume More Definitions → |
lack | 1. the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable 2. be without More Definitions → |
whatever | 1. one or some or every or all without specification; entity, elective existential pronoun; quantifier, elective existential More Definitions → |
laptop | 1. a portable computer small enough to use in your lap More Definitions → |
vintage | 1. a season's yield of wine from a vineyard 2. the oldness of wines More Definitions → |
train | 1. create by training and teaching 2. undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession More Definitions → |
exactly | 1. indicating exactness or preciseness 2. just as it should be More Definitions → |
spa | 1. a health resort near a spring or at the seaside 2. a fashionable hotel usually in a resort area More Definitions → |
nearly | 1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but 2. in a close manner More Definitions → |
reality | 1. all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you 2. the state of being actual or real More Definitions → |
handling | 1. manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something 2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means More Definitions → |
gaming | 1. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) More Definitions → |
destination | 1. the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) 2. the ultimate goal for which something is done More Definitions → |
faster | 1. more quickly More Definitions → |
frank | 1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll 2. device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced. More Definitions → |
battle | 1. a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war 2. an energetic attempt to achieve something More Definitions → |
residential | 1. used or designed for residence or limited to residences 2. of or relating to or connected with residence More Definitions → |
anime | 1. a hard copal derived from an African tree 2. any of various resins or oleoresins More Definitions → |
speak | 1. express in speech 2. exchange thoughts; talk with More Definitions → |
partnership | 1. the members of a business venture created by contract 2. a cooperative relationship between people or groups who agree to share responsibility for achieving some specific goal More Definitions → |
editorial | 1. of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives 2. relating to or characteristic of an editor More Definitions → |
rural | 1. of or relating to the countryside as opposed to the city; living in or characteristic of farming or country life 2. living in or characteristic of farming or country life More Definitions → |
shared | 1. distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose 2. have in common; held or experienced in common More Definitions → |
replacement | 1. the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another 2. someone who takes the place of another person More Definitions → |
tape | 1. fasten or attach with tape 2. record on videotape More Definitions → |
strategic | 1. relating to or concerned with strategy 2. highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war More Definitions → |
spam | 1. unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk) 2. send unwanted or junk e-mail More Definitions → |
acid | 1. harsh or corrosive in tone 2. being sour to the taste More Definitions → |
compatible | 1. capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction 2. able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination More Definitions → |
apartment | 1. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house More Definitions → |
speaker | 1. someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous) 2. electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance More Definitions → |
obtain | 1. come into possession of 2. receive a specified treatment (abstract) More Definitions → |
recreation | 1. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates 2. activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation More Definitions → |
remain | 1. stay the same; remain in a certain state 2. continue in a place, position, or situation More Definitions → |
marriage | 1. the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) 2. two people who are married to each other More Definitions → |
bath | 1. a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it) 2. a soaking and washing in a bathtub More Definitions → |
aa | 1. a dry form of lava resembling clinkers More Definitions → |
negative | 1. vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent 2. a reply of denial More Definitions → |
theater | 1. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented 2. the art of writing and producing plays More Definitions → |
var | 1. a unit of electrical power in an AC circuit equal to the power dissipated when 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere More Definitions → |
healthy | 1. having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease 2. financially secure and functioning well More Definitions → |
translation | 1. a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language 2. a uniform movement without rotation More Definitions → |
assets | 1. anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company More Definitions → |
lawyer | 1. a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice More Definitions → |
married | 1. joined in matrimony 2. of or relating to the state of marriage More Definitions → |
proposal | 1. something proposed (such as a plan or assumption) 2. an offer of marriage More Definitions → |
sharing | 1. using or enjoying something jointly with others 2. having in common More Definitions → |
portal | 1. a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically) 2. a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet More Definitions → |
waiting | 1. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) 2. being and remaining ready and available for use More Definitions → |
birthday | 1. an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it) 2. the date on which a person was born More Definitions → |
beta | 1. the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet 2. second in order of importance More Definitions → |
fail | 1. fail to do something; leave something undone 2. be unsuccessful More Definitions → |
gratis | 1. costing nothing 2. without charge More Definitions → |
banking | 1. engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc. 2. transacting business with a bank; depositing or withdrawing funds or requesting a loan etc. More Definitions → |
assist | 1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose 2. (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play More Definitions → |
contained | 1. gotten under control More Definitions → |
legislation | 1. law enacted by a legislative body 2. the act of making or enacting laws More Definitions → |
calling | 1. the particular occupation for which you are trained More Definitions → |
jazz | 1. play something in the style of jazz 2. have sexual intercourse with More Definitions → |
postal | 1. of or relating to the system for delivering mail More Definitions → |
wear | 1. impairment resulting from long use 2. a covering designed to be worn on a person's body More Definitions → |
breaking | 1. the act of breaking something More Definitions → |
ultimate | 1. the finest or most superior quality of its kind 2. being the last or concluding element of a series More Definitions → |
representative | 1. a person who represents others 2. an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose More Definitions → |
rare | 1. not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness 2. recurring only at long intervals More Definitions → |
bars | 1. gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights More Definitions → |
forecast | 1. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop 2. predict in advance More Definitions → |
administrator | 1. someone who administers a business 2. the party appointed by a probate court to distribute the estate of someone who dies without a will or without naming an executor More Definitions → |
contain | 1. include or contain; have as a component 2. contain or hold; have within More Definitions → |
accuracy | 1. the quality of being near to the true value 2. (mathematics) the number of significant figures given in a number More Definitions → |
dual | 1. consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs 2. having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities More Definitions → |
pharmacy | 1. the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines 2. a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold More Definitions → |
brazil | 1. three-sided tropical American nut with white oily meat and hard brown shell More Definitions → |
creation | 1. the human act of creating 2. an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone More Definitions → |
static | 1. concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity 2. a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference More Definitions → |
lady | 1. a polite name for any woman 2. a woman of refinement More Definitions → |
crystal | 1. a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure 2. a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices More Definitions → |
famous | 1. widely known and esteemed More Definitions → |
chairman | 1. act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university 2. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization More Definitions → |
academy | 1. a secondary school (usually private) 2. an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature More Definitions → |
dynamic | 1. characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality 2. of or relating to dynamics More Definitions → |
eat | 1. take in solid food 2. eat a meal; take a meal More Definitions → |
permanent | 1. a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals 2. not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition More Definitions → |
agriculture | 1. a large-scale farming enterprise 2. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock More Definitions → |
cleaning | 1. the act of making something clean More Definitions → |
practical | 1. guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory 2. being actually such in almost every respect More Definitions → |
infrastructure | 1. the basic structure or features of a system or organization 2. the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area More Definitions → |
seat | 1. show to a seat; assign a seat for 2. be able to seat More Definitions → |
originally | 1. in an manner suggesting originality 2. with reference to the origin or beginning More Definitions → |
regulation | 1. an authoritative command 2. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior More Definitions → |
aim | 1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions 2. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) More Definitions → |
cape | 1. a strip of land projecting into a body of water 2. a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter More Definitions → |
meaning | 1. the message that is intended or expressed or signified 2. the idea that is intended More Definitions → |
secondary | 1. the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen 2. coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil More Definitions → |
announced | 1. declared publicly; made widely known More Definitions → |
agreed | 1. united by being of the same opinion More Definitions → |
math | 1. a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement More Definitions → |
instant | 1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) 2. a particular point in time More Definitions → |
automatic | 1. resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine 2. without volition or conscious control More Definitions → |
healthcare | 1. the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession More Definitions → |
maintained | 1. kept in good condition 2. continued in your keeping or use or memory More Definitions → |
increasing | 1. becoming greater or larger 2. (music) increasing in tempo and/or volume More Definitions → |
majority | 1. the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part 2. (elections) more than half of the votes More Definitions → |
ahead | 1. having the leading position or higher score in a contest 2. at or in the front More Definitions → |
participation | 1. the act of sharing in the activities of a group 2. the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.) More Definitions → |
manner | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. a way of acting or behaving More Definitions → |
matrix | 1. (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules 2. (geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded More Definitions → |
combination | 1. a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities 2. a coordinated sequence of chess moves More Definitions → |
amendment | 1. the act of amending or correcting 2. a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.) More Definitions → |
delta | 1. a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water 2. an object shaped like an equilateral triangle More Definitions → |
fear | 1. be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event 2. be afraid or scared of; be frightened of More Definitions → |
principal | 1. the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated 2. the educator who has executive authority for a school More Definitions → |
daughter | 1. a female human offspring More Definitions → |
standing | 1. social or financial or professional status or reputation 2. an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event More Definitions → |
alpha | 1. the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet 2. the beginning of a series or sequence More Definitions → |
appeal | 1. earnest or urgent request 2. attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates More Definitions → |
certification | 1. the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on 2. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence More Definitions → |
bookmark | 1. a marker (a piece of paper or ribbon) placed between the pages of a book to mark the reader's place More Definitions → |
beat | 1. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict 2. give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression More Definitions → |
adobe | 1. the clay from which adobe bricks are made 2. sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates More Definitions → |
arms | 1. weapons considered collectively 2. the official symbols of a family, state, etc. More Definitions → |
tea | 1. a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water 2. a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes More Definitions → |
achieve | 1. to gain with effort More Definitions → |
dealer | 1. someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold 2. a firm engaged in trading More Definitions → |
contemporary | 1. a person of nearly the same age as another 2. characteristic of the present More Definitions → |
nearby | 1. close at hand 2. not far away in relative terms More Definitions → |
carried | 1. move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body 2. have with oneself; have on one's person More Definitions → |
happen | 1. come to pass 2. happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance More Definitions → |
signature | 1. your name written in your own handwriting 2. a distinguishing style More Definitions → |
gambling | 1. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) 2. preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance More Definitions → |
certainly | 1. definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') More Definitions → |
newspaper | 1. a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements 2. a business firm that publishes newspapers More Definitions → |
layer | 1. single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance 2. a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another More Definitions → |
removal | 1. the act of removing 2. dismissal from office More Definitions → |
easier | 1. posing no difficulty; requiring little effort 2. free from worry or anxiety More Definitions → |
liability | 1. the state of being legally obliged and responsible 2. an obligation to pay money to another party More Definitions → |
trademark | 1. mark with a brand or trademark 2. register the trademark of More Definitions → |
factory | 1. a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing More Definitions → |
optical | 1. of or relating to or involving light or optics 2. relating to or using sight More Definitions → |
relative | 1. a person related by blood or marriage 2. an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) More Definitions → |
amazing | 1. surprising greatly 2. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder More Definitions → |
reasonable | 1. showing reason or sound judgment 2. not excessive or extreme More Definitions → |
serial | 1. pertaining to or composed in serial technique 2. pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series More Definitions → |
broadband | 1. of or relating to or being a communications network in which the bandwidth can be divided and shared by multiple simultaneous signals (as for voice or data or video) 2. responding to or operating at a wide band of frequencies More Definitions → |
ratio | 1. the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient) 2. the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree More Definitions → |
importance | 1. the quality of being important and worthy of note 2. a prominent status More Definitions → |
rain | 1. precipitate as rain 2. water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere More Definitions → |
planet | 1. (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction 2. a person who follows or serves another More Definitions → |
webmaster | 1. a technician who designs or maintains a website More Definitions → |
bass | 1. the lean flesh of a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae 2. any of various North American freshwater fish with lean flesh (especially of the genus Micropterus) More Definitions → |
instance | 1. an occurrence of something 2. an item of information that is typical of a class or group More Definitions → |
specifically | 1. in distinction from others More Definitions → |
bureau | 1. an administrative unit of government 2. furniture with drawers for keeping clothes More Definitions → |
conservation | 1. an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change 2. the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources More Definitions → |
pair | 1. form a pair or pairs 2. bring two objects, ideas, or people together More Definitions → |
ideal | 1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas 2. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain More Definitions → |
cream | 1. the best people or things in a group 2. the part of milk containing the butterfat More Definitions → |
yeah | 1. not only so, but More Definitions → |
advisor | 1. an expert who gives advice More Definitions → |
marketplace | 1. the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold 2. an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up More Definitions → |
aware | 1. (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception 2. bearing in mind; attentive to More Definitions → |
shape | 1. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) 2. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance More Definitions → |
remains | 1. any object that is left unused or still extant 2. a relic that has been excavated from the soil More Definitions → |
greatest | 1. highest in quality More Definitions → |
operator | 1. (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation 2. an agent that operates some apparatus or machine More Definitions → |
encyclopedia | 1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty More Definitions → |
usage | 1. the act of using 2. accepted or habitual practice More Definitions → |
cap | 1. lie at the top of 2. restrict the number or amount of More Definitions → |
interracial | 1. between races 2. involving or composed of different races More Definitions → |
peak | 1. to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity 2. the most extreme possible amount or value More Definitions → |
transit | 1. make a passage or journey from one place to another 2. pass across (a sign or house of the zodiac) or pass across (the disk of a celestial body or the meridian of a place) More Definitions → |
salt | 1. a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal) 2. white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food More Definitions → |
compact | 1. have the property of being packable or of compacting easily 2. compress into a wad More Definitions → |
tracking | 1. the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind More Definitions → |
angel | 1. spiritual being attendant upon God 2. person of exceptional holiness More Definitions → |
preparation | 1. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose 2. a substance prepared according to a formula More Definitions → |
attempt | 1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something 2. the act of attacking More Definitions → |
accordance | 1. concurrence of opinion 2. the act of granting rights More Definitions → |
array | 1. lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line 2. align oneself with a group or a way of thinking More Definitions → |
accurate | 1. (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct 2. conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy More Definitions → |
climate | 1. the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time 2. the prevailing psychological state More Definitions → |
alcohol | 1. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent 2. any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation More Definitions → |
annotation | 1. a comment or instruction (usually added) 2. the act of adding notes More Definitions → |
raw | 1. informal terms for nakedness 2. (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes More Definitions → |
walking | 1. the act of traveling by foot 2. close enough to be walked to More Definitions → |
explain | 1. make plain and comprehensible 2. define More Definitions → |
smaller | 1. small or little relative to something else More Definitions → |
establish | 1. set up or found 2. set up or lay the groundwork for More Definitions → |
sharp | 1. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named 2. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point More Definitions → |
lane | 1. a narrow way or road 2. a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic More Definitions → |
paragraph | 1. divide into paragraphs, as of text 2. write about in a paragraph More Definitions → |
mathematics | 1. a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement More Definitions → |
compensation | 1. something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) 2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors More Definitions → |
aircraft | 1. a vehicle that can fly More Definitions → |
percentage | 1. a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred); ten percent 2. assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group More Definitions → |
backup | 1. an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage 2. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) More Definitions → |
heritage | 1. practices that are handed down from the past by tradition 2. any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors More Definitions → |
immediate | 1. having no intervening medium 2. of the present time and place More Definitions → |
spread | 1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space 2. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures More Definitions → |
coach | 1. teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports 2. drive or operate a coach or carriage More Definitions → |
agricultural | 1. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming 2. relating to farming or agriculture More Definitions → |
expand | 1. extend in one or more directions 2. become larger in size or volume or quantity More Definitions → |
audience | 1. a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance 2. the part of the general public interested in a source of information, entertainment, or a product/service More Definitions → |
assigned | 1. appointed to a post or duty More Definitions → |
participate | 1. share in something 2. become a participant; be involved in More Definitions → |
specialist | 1. an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning 2. practices one branch of medicine More Definitions → |
affect | 1. have an effect upon 2. act physically on; have an effect upon More Definitions → |
investigation | 1. an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities 2. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically More Definitions → |
raised | 1. located or moved above the surround or above the normal position 2. embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery More Definitions → |
hat | 1. headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim 2. an informal term for a person's role More Definitions → |
searching | 1. diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation 2. having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect More Definitions → |
affected | 1. acted upon; influenced 2. speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression More Definitions → |
totally | 1. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely More Definitions → |
plate | 1. (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score 2. a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic More Definitions → |
indicate | 1. be a signal for or a symptom of 2. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively More Definitions → |
ab | 1. the muscles of the abdomen More Definitions → |
favourite | 1. a competitor thought likely to win 2. a special loved one More Definitions → |
transmission | 1. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted 2. communication by means of transmitted signals More Definitions → |
organic | 1. relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis 2. being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms More Definitions → |
equivalent | 1. a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc 2. the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen More Definitions → |
agenda | 1. a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to 2. a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting) More Definitions → |
anyway | 1. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement 2. in any way whatsoever More Definitions → |
advisory | 1. an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat 2. giving advice More Definitions → |
cam | 1. a rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motion More Definitions → |
template | 1. a model or standard for making comparisons More Definitions → |
anywhere | 1. at or in or to any place More Definitions → |
circumstances | 1. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) 2. a person's financial situation (good or bad) More Definitions → |
identification | 1. the act of designating or identifying something 2. evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing More Definitions → |
ram | 1. a tool for driving or forcing something by impact 2. uncastrated adult male sheep More Definitions → |
leaving | 1. the act of departing More Definitions → |
matt | 1. the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss 2. not reflecting light; not glossy More Definitions → |
elementary | 1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education 2. easy and not involved or complicated More Definitions → |
speaking | 1. the utterance of intelligible speech 2. delivering an address to a public audience More Definitions → |
plain | 1. extensive tract of level open land 2. a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side More Definitions → |
arm | 1. prepare oneself for a military confrontation 2. supply with arms More Definitions → |
launch | 1. a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck 2. the act of propelling with force More Definitions → |
wave | 1. signal with the hands or nod 2. move or swing back and forth More Definitions → |
costa | 1. a riblike part of a plant or animal (such as a middle rib of a leaf or a thickened vein of an insect wing) 2. any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates) More Definitions → |
printable | 1. fit for publication because free of material that is morally or legally objectionable More Definitions → |
guidance | 1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action 2. the act of guiding or showing the way More Definitions → |
trail | 1. to lag or linger behind 2. go after with the intent to catch More Definitions → |
highway | 1. a major road for any form of motor transport More Definitions → |
hardcover | 1. having a hard back or cover 2. a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers More Definitions → |
dean | 1. an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college 2. a man who is the senior member of a group More Definitions → |
glossary | 1. an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field More Definitions → |
fiscal | 1. involving financial matters More Definitions → |
channels | 1. official routes of communication More Definitions → |
appendix | 1. supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book 2. a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch More Definitions → |
chocolate | 1. a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot 2. a food made from roasted ground cacao beans More Definitions → |
authorities | 1. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit More Definitions → |
dental | 1. of or relating to the teeth 2. of or relating to dentistry More Definitions → |
ancient | 1. a very old person 2. a person who lived in ancient times More Definitions → |
debate | 1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal 2. the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) More Definitions → |
pregnancy | 1. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus More Definitions → |
biography | 1. an account of the series of events making up a person's life More Definitions → |
learned | 1. established by conditioning or learning 2. having or showing profound knowledge More Definitions → |
transactions | 1. a written account of what transpired at a meeting More Definitions → |
attached | 1. being joined in close association 2. fond and affectionate More Definitions → |
husband | 1. use cautiously and frugally 2. a married man; a woman's partner in marriage More Definitions → |
disabled | 1. people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped 2. having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness More Definitions → |
authorized | 1. sanctioned by established authority 2. endowed with authority More Definitions → |
crazy | 1. someone deranged and possibly dangerous 2. affected with madness or insanity More Definitions → |
financing | 1. the act of financing More Definitions → |
adopted | 1. acquired as your own by free choice More Definitions → |
linear | 1. designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree 2. of or in or along or relating to a line; involving or having a single dimension More Definitions → |
specialty | 1. an asset of special worth or utility 2. a distinguishing trait More Definitions → |
jean | 1. a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric More Definitions → |
carrier | 1. someone whose employment involves carrying something 2. a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something More Definitions → |
constant | 1. a quantity that does not vary 2. a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context More Definitions → |
visa | 1. an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it 2. provide (a passport) with a visa More Definitions → |
qualified | 1. prove capable or fit; meet requirements 2. pronounce fit or able More Definitions → |
treated | 1. subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent 2. given medical care or treatment More Definitions → |
draw | 1. cause to move by pulling 2. get or derive More Definitions → |
classified | 1. arrange or order by classes or categories 2. declare unavailable, as for security reasons More Definitions → |
assume | 1. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof 2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities More Definitions → |
alliance | 1. the state of being allied or confederated 2. a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest More Definitions → |
warm | 1. freshly made or left 2. easily aroused or excited More Definitions → |
leaves | 1. the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty 2. permission to do something More Definitions → |
replace | 1. substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected) 2. take the place or move into the position of More Definitions → |
clearance | 1. the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them 2. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something More Definitions → |
organisation | 1. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something 2. a group of people who work together More Definitions → |
babe | 1. a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk More Definitions → |
safari | 1. an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) More Definitions → |
sugar | 1. a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative 2. an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain More Definitions → |
relation | 1. an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together 2. sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur More Definitions → |
rear | 1. stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds 2. look after a child until it is an adult More Definitions → |
democratic | 1. representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large 2. characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality More Definitions → |
enhance | 1. increase the level of 2. make better or more attractive More Definitions → |
exact | 1. claim as due or just 2. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs More Definitions → |
parameter | 1. a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves 2. any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance More Definitions → |
adapter | 1. a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance 2. device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible More Definitions → |
formal | 1. a lavish dance requiring formal attire 2. a gown for evening wear More Definitions → |
threads | 1. informal terms for clothing More Definitions → |
tank | 1. store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it 2. consume excessive amounts of alcohol More Definitions → |
estimate | 1. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth 2. a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody More Definitions → |
encourage | 1. contribute to the progress or growth of 2. inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to More Definitions → |
navy | 1. an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare 2. a dark shade of blue More Definitions → |
regulatory | 1. restricting according to rules or principles More Definitions → |
cancel | 1. postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled 2. make up for More Definitions → |
transaction | 1. the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities) More Definitions → |
paint | 1. make a painting 2. apply paint to; coat with paint More Definitions → |
delay | 1. cause to be slowed down or delayed 2. act later than planned, scheduled, or required More Definitions → |
initiative | 1. readiness to embark on bold new ventures 2. the first of a series of actions More Definitions → |
pan | 1. make a sweeping movement 2. wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals More Definitions → |
disability | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness More Definitions → |
ultra | 1. (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm More Definitions → |
contractor | 1. someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things 2. the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps More Definitions → |
examination | 1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) 2. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge More Definitions → |
painting | 1. graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface 2. creating a picture with paints More Definitions → |
affordable | 1. that you have the financial means for More Definitions → |
candidate | 1. a politician who is running for public office 2. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) More Definitions → |
patent | 1. obtain a patent for 2. grant rights to; grant a patent for More Definitions → |
outstanding | 1. distinguished from others in excellence 2. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention More Definitions → |
eating | 1. the act of consuming food More Definitions → |
planned | 1. designed or carried out according to a plan 2. with planning and intention More Definitions → |
watching | 1. the act of observing; taking a patient look More Definitions → |
tournament | 1. a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner 2. a series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize More Definitions → |
consideration | 1. the process of giving careful thought to something 2. information that should be kept in mind when making a decision More Definitions → |
gray | 1. a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black 2. clothing that is a grey color More Definitions → |
catalogue | 1. a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically 2. a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things More Definitions → |
charged | 1. fraught with great emotion 2. supplied with carbon dioxide More Definitions → |
broad | 1. slang term for a woman 2. broad in scope or content More Definitions → |
labour | 1. a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages 2. concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child More Definitions → |
hate | 1. dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards 2. to have and express negative sentiments about a person More Definitions → |
terminal | 1. of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route 2. relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time More Definitions → |
behalf | 1. as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of') 2. for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) More Definitions → |
salary | 1. something that remunerates More Definitions → |
reservation | 1. a district that is reserved for particular purpose 2. a statement that limits or restricts some claim More Definitions → |
guard | 1. a person who keeps watch over something or someone 2. the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage More Definitions → |
saving | 1. an act of economizing; reduction in cost 2. recovery or preservation from loss or danger More Definitions → |
remaining | 1. not used up More Definitions → |
raise | 1. raise the level or amount of something 2. raise from a lower to a higher position More Definitions → |
prepare | 1. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc 2. prepare for eating by applying heat More Definitions → |
avatar | 1. a new personification of a familiar idea 2. the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form More Definitions → |
illegal | 1. prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules More Definitions → |
expansion | 1. the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope 2. a function expressed as a sum or product of terms More Definitions → |
vary | 1. become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence 2. be at variance with; be out of line with More Definitions → |
drama | 1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage 2. an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional More Definitions → |
keyboard | 1. device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like 2. holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung More Definitions → |
suitable | 1. meant or adapted for an occasion or use 2. worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse More Definitions → |
absolutely | 1. completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers 2. totally and definitely; without question More Definitions → |
audit | 1. an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA 2. a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation More Definitions → |
chamber | 1. place in a chamber 2. a natural or artificial enclosed space More Definitions → |
guinea | 1. a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings 2. a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world More Definitions → |
typical | 1. of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing 2. conforming to a type More Definitions → |
calculator | 1. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) 2. a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic More Definitions → |
significantly | 1. in a statistically significant way 2. in a significant manner More Definitions → |
temporary | 1. a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis 2. lacking continuity or regularity More Definitions → |
attend | 1. be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc. 2. take charge of or deal with More Definitions → |
dear | 1. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment 2. a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) More Definitions → |
catholic | 1. free from provincial prejudices or attachments More Definitions → |
oak | 1. the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring 2. a deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves More Definitions → |
vat | 1. a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids More Definitions → |
awareness | 1. having knowledge of 2. state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness More Definitions → |
measurement | 1. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule More Definitions → |
spyware | 1. computer software that obtains information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent More Definitions → |
formula | 1. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement 2. directions for making something More Definitions → |
packaging | 1. the business of packing 2. a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution More Definitions → |
solar | 1. relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun More Definitions → |
catch | 1. discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state 2. perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily More Definitions → |
reliable | 1. worthy of reliance or trust 2. worthy of being depended on More Definitions → |
consultation | 1. a conference (usually with someone important) 2. a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question More Definitions → |
earn | 1. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages 2. acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions More Definitions → |
unable | 1. (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability 2. lacking in power or forcefulness More Definitions → |
classroom | 1. a room in a school where lessons take place More Definitions → |
democracy | 1. the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives 2. a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them More Definitions → |
wallpaper | 1. cover with wallpaper 2. a decorative paper for the walls of rooms More Definitions → |
merchandise | 1. engage in the trade of 2. items for sale to the individual consumer More Definitions → |
resistance | 1. the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with 2. any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion More Definitions → |
memorial | 1. a recognition of meritorious service 2. a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority More Definitions → |
gateway | 1. an entrance that can be closed by a gate More Definitions → |
alumni | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) More Definitions → |
drawing | 1. an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper 2. a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines More Definitions → |
charlotte | 1. a mold lined with cake or crumbs and filled with fruit or whipped cream or custard More Definitions → |
biological | 1. pertaining to biology or to life and living things 2. (of a parent or child) related by blood; genetically related More Definitions → |
transition | 1. the act of passing from one state or place to the next 2. an event that results in a transformation More Definitions → |
romance | 1. a relationship between two lovers 2. an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure) More Definitions → |
heaven | 1. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace More Definitions → |
pregnant | 1. carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life 2. rich in significance or implication More Definitions → |
classification | 1. the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type 2. a group of people or things arranged by class or category More Definitions → |
physician | 1. a licensed medical practitioner More Definitions → |
bargain | 1. an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each 2. an advantageous purchase More Definitions → |
cellular | 1. relating to cells 2. characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization) More Definitions → |
asking | 1. the verbal act of requesting More Definitions → |
normally | 1. under normal conditions More Definitions → |
spiritual | 1. a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States 2. concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church More Definitions → |
diabetes | 1. a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst More Definitions → |
mapping | 1. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of 2. explore or survey for the purpose of making a map More Definitions → |
relatively | 1. in a relative manner; by comparison to something else More Definitions → |
satisfaction | 1. the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation 2. state of being gratified or satisfied More Definitions → |
char | 1. a charred substance 2. a human female employed to do housework More Definitions → |
saved | 1. rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin 2. guarded from injury or destruction More Definitions → |
paying | 1. yielding a fair profit 2. for which money is paid More Definitions → |
cartoon | 1. a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine 2. a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence More Definitions → |
intellectual | 1. a person who uses the mind creatively 2. appealing to or using the intellect More Definitions → |
granted | 1. acknowledged as a supposition More Definitions → |
carbon | 1. an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds 2. a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper More Definitions → |
comfortable | 1. providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal) 2. free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind More Definitions → |
magnetic | 1. of or relating to or caused by magnetism 2. having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel More Definitions → |
interaction | 1. a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting 2. (physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons More Definitions → |
massive | 1. imposing in size or bulk or solidity 2. being the same substance throughout More Definitions → |
treat | 1. interact in a certain way 2. subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition More Definitions → |
header | 1. a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about 2. horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window More Definitions → |
piano | 1. a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds 2. (music) low loudness More Definitions → |
experimental | 1. relating to or based on experiment 2. relying on observation or experiment More Definitions → |
consolidation | 1. combining into a solid mass 2. the act of combining into an integral whole More Definitions → |
plasma | 1. the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended 2. a green slightly translucent variety of chalcedony used as a gemstone More Definitions → |
earnings | 1. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) 2. something that remunerates More Definitions → |
landscape | 1. an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view 2. painting depicting an expanse of natural scenery More Definitions → |
mechanical | 1. using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices 2. relating to or concerned with machinery or tools More Definitions → |
banner | 1. long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising 2. a newspaper headline that runs across the full page More Definitions → |
applicant | 1. a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission More Definitions → |
charter | 1. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services 2. grant a charter to More Definitions → |
cooperation | 1. joint operation or action 2. the practice of cooperating More Definitions → |
acquisition | 1. the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something 2. something acquired More Definitions → |
notification | 1. an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative 2. informing by words More Definitions → |
teach | 1. impart skills or knowledge to 2. accustom gradually to some action or attitude More Definitions → |
rapid | 1. a part of a river where the current is very fast 2. done or occurring in a brief period of time More Definitions → |
hairy | 1. hazardous and frightening 2. having or covered with hair More Definitions → |
seminar | 1. any meeting for an exchange of ideas 2. a course offered for a small group of advanced students More Definitions → |
accessibility | 1. the quality of being at hand when needed 2. the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with More Definitions → |
tab | 1. the bill in a restaurant 2. sensationalist journalism More Definitions → |
upload | 1. transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location More Definitions → |
calculate | 1. make a mathematical calculation or computation 2. judge to be probable More Definitions → |
broadcast | 1. broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television 2. sow over a wide area, especially by hand More Definitions → |
anniversary | 1. the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
specification | 1. a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work 2. naming explicitly More Definitions → |
pearl | 1. gather pearls, from oysters in the ocean 2. a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel More Definitions → |
accident | 1. an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury 2. anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause More Definitions → |
accessible | 1. capable of being read with comprehension 2. easily obtained More Definitions → |
accessory | 1. clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing 2. a supplementary component that improves capability More Definitions → |
airline | 1. a hose that carries air under pressure 2. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers More Definitions → |
typically | 1. in a typical manner More Definitions → |
representation | 1. a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image 2. a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something More Definitions → |
regard | 1. (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point 2. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) More Definitions → |
flashing | 1. a short vivid experience 2. sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing More Definitions → |
narrow | 1. a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water 2. limited in extent or scope More Definitions → |
afternoon | 1. the part of the day between noon and evening 2. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell, used to wish someone a good afternoon More Definitions → |
threat | 1. something that is a source of danger 2. a warning that something unpleasant is imminent More Definitions → |
consultant | 1. an expert who gives advice More Definitions → |
legislative | 1. relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature 2. of or relating to or created by legislation More Definitions → |
trailer | 1. someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind 2. an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future More Definitions → |
castle | 1. a large and stately mansion 2. a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack More Definitions → |
antique | 1. shop for antiques 2. give an antique appearance to More Definitions → |
molecular | 1. relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules 2. relating to simple or elementary organization More Definitions → |
acting | 1. the performance of a part or role in a drama 2. serving temporarily especially as a substitute More Definitions → |
exam | 1. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge More Definitions → |
strange | 1. not known before 2. being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird More Definitions → |
sustainable | 1. capable of being sustained More Definitions → |
statistical | 1. of or relating to statistics More Definitions → |
innovation | 1. a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation 2. the creation of something in the mind More Definitions → |
parallel | 1. be parallel to 2. make or place parallel to something More Definitions → |
amended | 1. of legislation 2. modified for the better More Definitions → |
operate | 1. direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. 2. perform as expected when applied More Definitions → |
bathroom | 1. a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet 2. a room or building equipped with one or more toilets More Definitions → |
stable | 1. shelter in a stable 2. firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation More Definitions → |
opera | 1. a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes 2. a building where musical dramas are performed More Definitions → |
cinema | 1. a medium that disseminates moving pictures 2. a theater where films are shown More Definitions → |
asset | 1. a useful or valuable quality More Definitions → |
scan | 1. examine minutely or intensely 2. examine hastily More Definitions → |
reaction | 1. (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others 2. an idea evoked by some experience More Definitions → |
blank | 1. keep the opposing (baseball) team from winning 2. a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing More Definitions → |
enhanced | 1. increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality More Definitions → |
generate | 1. produce, create 2. give or supply More Definitions → |
stainless | 1. (of reputation) free from blemishes 2. steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion More Definitions → |
aged | 1. people who are old collectively 2. advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables) More Definitions → |
duration | 1. the period of time during which something continues 2. the property of enduring or continuing in time More Definitions → |
pursuant | 1. (followed by `to') in conformance to or agreement with More Definitions → |
fabric | 1. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers 2. the underlying structure More Definitions → |
primarily | 1. for the most part 2. of primary import More Definitions → |
contrast | 1. put in opposition to show or emphasize differences 2. to show differences when compared; be different More Definitions → |
recommendation | 1. something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable 2. something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable More Definitions → |
organized | 1. formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale 2. methodical and efficient in arrangement or function More Definitions → |
para | 1. (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered 2. 100 para equal 1 dinar in Yugoslavia More Definitions → |
adoption | 1. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception 2. a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit) More Definitions → |
meant | 1. mean or intend to express or convey 2. have as a logical consequence More Definitions → |
capture | 1. the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property 2. a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field More Definitions → |
buffalo | 1. large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains 2. meat from an American bison More Definitions → |
plane | 1. cut or remove with or as if with a plane 2. travel on the surface of water More Definitions → |
programmes | 1. arrange a program of or for 2. write a computer program More Definitions → |
mechanism | 1. the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction 2. the technical aspects of doing something More Definitions → |
camping | 1. the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp More Definitions → |
welfare | 1. governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need 2. something that aids or promotes well-being More Definitions → |
caught | 1. discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state 2. perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily More Definitions → |
eventually | 1. after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay More Definitions → |
marked | 1. strongly marked; easily noticeable 2. singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate More Definitions → |
measured | 1. having notes of fixed rhythmic value 2. the rhythmic arrangement of syllables More Definitions → |
innovative | 1. ahead of the times 2. being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before More Definitions → |
marshall | 1. (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank 2. a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law More Definitions → |
massage | 1. kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation 2. manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes More Definitions → |
thousand | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 2. denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units More Definitions → |
meat | 1. the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food 2. the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone More Definitions → |
grace | 1. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence 2. elegance and beauty of movement or expression More Definitions → |
bang | 1. strike violently 2. to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive sound More Definitions → |
villa | 1. detached or semidetached suburban house 2. country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard More Definitions → |
collaboration | 1. act of working jointly 2. act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy that is occupying your country More Definitions → |
formation | 1. an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit 2. the act of fabricating something in a particular shape More Definitions → |
tutorial | 1. of or relating to tutors or tutoring 2. a session of intensive tuition given by a tutor to an individual or to a small number of students More Definitions → |
gate | 1. supply with a gate 2. control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate More Definitions → |
moderator | 1. any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors 2. in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly More Definitions → |
roman | 1. a typeface used in ancient Roman inscriptions More Definitions → |
valuable | 1. something of value 2. having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange More Definitions → |
dragon | 1. a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings 2. a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman More Definitions → |
captain | 1. be the captain of a sports team 2. an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant More Definitions → |
fantastic | 1. ludicrously odd 2. extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers More Definitions → |
imagine | 1. form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case 2. expect, believe, or suppose More Definitions → |
heating | 1. the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature 2. utility to warm a building More Definitions → |
purchasing | 1. the act of buying More Definitions → |
appointed | 1. subject to appointment 2. selected for a job More Definitions → |
taste | 1. have flavor; taste of something 2. perceive by the sense of taste More Definitions → |
dealing | 1. method or manner of conduct in relation to others 2. the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities) More Definitions → |
operational | 1. pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result 2. (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations More Definitions → |
rail | 1. complain bitterly 2. enclose with rails More Definitions → |
liberal | 1. a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties 2. a person who favors an economic theory of laissez-faire and self-regulating markets More Definitions → |
jay | 1. crested largely blue bird More Definitions → |
gap | 1. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures 2. an open or empty space in or between things More Definitions → |
cache | 1. save up as for future use 2. a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons) More Definitions → |
jacket | 1. a short coat 2. an outer wrapping or casing More Definitions → |
determination | 1. the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation 2. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose More Definitions → |
animation | 1. the condition of living or the state of being alive 2. the property of being able to survive and grow More Definitions → |
oracle | 1. an authoritative person who divines the future 2. a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible More Definitions → |
lease | 1. let for money 2. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services More Definitions → |
aviation | 1. the aggregation of a country's military aircraft 2. the operation of aircraft to provide transportation More Definitions → |
disaster | 1. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune 2. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune More Definitions → |
giant | 1. any creature of exceptional size 2. a person of exceptional importance and reputation More Definitions → |
seats | 1. an area that includes places where several people can sit More Definitions → |
alarm | 1. fear resulting from the awareness of danger 2. a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event More Definitions → |
voltage | 1. the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts 2. the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts More Definitions → |
usual | 1. commonly encountered 2. occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure More Definitions → |
loading | 1. weight to be borne or conveyed 2. a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time More Definitions → |
franklin | 1. a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth More Definitions → |
angle | 1. move or proceed at an angle 2. to incline or bend from a vertical position More Definitions → |
imaging | 1. the ability to form mental images of things or events 2. (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body More Definitions → |
blackjack | 1. a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets 2. a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people More Definitions → |
era | 1. a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event 2. a major division of geological time; an era is usually divided into two or more periods More Definitions → |
analyst | 1. someone who is skilled at analyzing data 2. an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions More Definitions → |
dangerous | 1. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm 2. involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm More Definitions → |
garage | 1. keep or store in a garage 2. an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles More Definitions → |
reliability | 1. the quality of being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
unfortunately | 1. by bad luck More Definitions → |
attachment | 1. a feeling of affection for a person or an institution 2. a supplementary part or accessory More Definitions → |
pleasure | 1. a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience 2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness More Definitions → |
asp | 1. of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder 2. cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death More Definitions → |
eagle | 1. any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight 2. (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole More Definitions → |
pants | 1. (used in the plural) underpants worn by women More Definitions → |
prayer | 1. the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) 2. reverent petition to a deity More Definitions → |
appointment | 1. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position 2. a meeting arranged in advance More Definitions → |
hurricane | 1. a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale) More Definitions → |
postage | 1. the charge for mailing something 2. a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that postal fees have been paid More Definitions → |
dial | 1. operate a dial to select a telephone number 2. choose by means of a dial More Definitions → |
carefully | 1. taking care or paying attention 2. as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact More Definitions → |
par | 1. (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course 2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced More Definitions → |
diagnosis | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
maker | 1. a person who makes things 2. a business engaged in manufacturing some product More Definitions → |
crack | 1. a long narrow cleft 2. a narrow opening More Definitions → |
gang | 1. an association of criminals 2. an informal body of friends More Definitions → |
calculated | 1. carefully thought out in advance More Definitions → |
appearance | 1. outward or visible aspect of a person or thing 2. the event of coming into sight More Definitions → |
apache | 1. a Parisian gangster More Definitions → |
incorporated | 1. formed or united into a whole 2. organized and maintained as a legal corporation More Definitions → |
craft | 1. the skilled practice of a practical occupation 2. a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space More Definitions → |
cake | 1. a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax) 2. small flat mass of chopped or ground food More Definitions → |
apart | 1. remote and separate physically or socially 2. having characteristics not shared by others More Definitions → |
mad | 1. roused to anger 2. affected with madness or insanity More Definitions → |
algorithm | 1. a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem More Definitions → |
cafe | 1. a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold More Definitions → |
valentine | 1. a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day More Definitions → |
familiar | 1. a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support 2. a friend who is frequently in the company of another More Definitions → |
capable | 1. (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability 2. (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for More Definitions → |
admission | 1. the act of admitting someone to enter 2. an acknowledgment of the truth of something More Definitions → |
sand | 1. rub with sandpaper 2. a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral More Definitions → |
mainly | 1. for the most part More Definitions → |
ran | 1. move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time 2. flee; take to one's heels; cut and run More Definitions → |
parliament | 1. a legislative assembly in certain countries 2. a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards More Definitions → |
actor | 1. a theatrical performer 2. a person who acts and gets things done More Definitions → |
seal | 1. fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters 2. a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents More Definitions → |
vertical | 1. at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line 2. relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution More Definitions → |
structural | 1. relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure 2. relating to or having or characterized by structure More Definitions → |
municipal | 1. relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality 2. of or relating to the government of a municipality More Definitions → |
absolute | 1. something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative 2. perfect or complete or pure More Definitions → |
substance | 1. the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists 2. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience More Definitions → |
addressed | 1. (of mail) marked with a destination More Definitions → |
guardian | 1. a person who cares for persons or property More Definitions → |
simulation | 1. the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training) 2. (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program More Definitions → |
layout | 1. a plan or design of something that is laid out 2. the act of laying out (as by making plans for something) More Definitions → |
concentration | 1. the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume 2. the spatial property of being crowded together More Definitions → |
classics | 1. study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome More Definitions → |
lay | 1. be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position 2. be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position More Definitions → |
interpretation | 1. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something 2. the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance More Definitions → |
donate | 1. give to a charity or good cause More Definitions → |
taught | 1. impart skills or knowledge to 2. accustom gradually to some action or attitude More Definitions → |
bankruptcy | 1. a state of complete lack of some abstract property 2. inability to discharge all your debts as they come due More Definitions → |
optimization | 1. the act of rendering optimal More Definitions → |
alive | 1. possessing life 2. having life or vigor or spirit More Definitions → |
participating | 1. taking part in an activity More Definitions → |
waters | 1. the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion More Definitions → |
cabinet | 1. a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display 2. persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers More Definitions → |
evaluate | 1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of 2. form a critical opinion of More Definitions → |
tropical | 1. of or relating to the tropics, or either tropic 2. relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator) More Definitions → |
nationwide | 1. occurring or extending throughout a country or nation 2. extending throughout an entire nation More Definitions → |
shaved | 1. having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin More Definitions → |
commentary | 1. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material More Definitions → |
immigration | 1. migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there) 2. the body of immigrants arriving during a specified interval More Definitions → |
mutual | 1. concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return 2. common to or shared by two or more parties More Definitions → |
necessarily | 1. in an essential manner 2. in such a manner as could not be otherwise More Definitions → |
syntax | 1. the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences 2. a systematic orderly arrangement More Definitions → |
attribute | 1. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished 2. an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity More Definitions → |
everyday | 1. found in the ordinary course of events 2. appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions More Definitions → |
apparently | 1. from appearances alone 2. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') More Definitions → |
popularity | 1. the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after More Definitions → |
sierra | 1. a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline) 2. a Spanish mackerel of western North America More Definitions → |
coordinator | 1. someone whose task is to see that work goes harmoniously More Definitions → |
handbook | 1. a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location More Definitions → |
navigate | 1. travel on water propelled by wind or by other means 2. act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance More Definitions → |
fundamental | 1. any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business 2. the lowest tone of a harmonic series More Definitions → |
escape | 1. run away from confinement 2. fail to experience More Definitions → |
somewhat | 1. to a small degree or extent 2. to certain extent or degree More Definitions → |
substantial | 1. of considerable importance, size, or worth 2. of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something More Definitions → |
glance | 1. throw a glance at; take a brief look at 2. hit at an angle More Definitions → |
championship | 1. the status of being a champion 2. a competition at which a champion is chosen More Definitions → |
arcade | 1. a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side 2. a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns More Definitions → |
graph | 1. a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities, represented as points, plotted with reference to a set of axes 2. a visual display of information More Definitions → |
platinum | 1. a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits More Definitions → |
talks | 1. a discussion intended to produce an agreement More Definitions → |
passing | 1. (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate 2. euphemistic expressions for death More Definitions → |
memorabilia | 1. a record of things worth remembering More Definitions → |
cartridge | 1. ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun 2. a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required More Definitions → |
explanation | 1. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc. 2. thought that makes something comprehensible More Definitions → |
fraud | 1. intentional deception resulting in injury to another person 2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses More Definitions → |
arrival | 1. accomplishment of an objective 2. the act of arriving at a certain place More Definitions → |
okay | 1. an endorsement 2. give sanction to More Definitions → |
emphasis | 1. special importance or significance 2. intensity or forcefulness of expression More Definitions → |
aspect | 1. a distinct feature or element in a problem 2. a characteristic to be considered More Definitions → |
workplace | 1. a place where work is done More Definitions → |
awesome | 1. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder More Definitions → |
crash | 1. fall or come down violently 2. move with, or as if with, a crashing noise More Definitions → |
shadow | 1. follow, usually without the person's knowledge 2. cast a shadow over More Definitions → |
healing | 1. the natural process by which the body repairs itself 2. tending to cure or restore to health More Definitions → |
mall | 1. a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk 2. mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace More Definitions → |
packet | 1. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together 2. (computer science) a message or message fragment More Definitions → |
spray | 1. be discharged in sprays of liquid 2. scatter in a mass or jet of droplets More Definitions → |
dad | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk More Definitions → |
placement | 1. the spatial property of the way in which something is placed 2. contact established between applicants and prospective employees More Definitions → |
roads | 1. a partly sheltered anchorage More Definitions → |
pat | 1. the sound made by a gentle blow 2. a light touch or stroke More Definitions → |
yard | 1. a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride 2. the enclosed land around a house or other building More Definitions → |
establishment | 1. the act of forming or establishing something 2. an organization founded and united for a specific purpose More Definitions → |
mayor | 1. the head of a city government More Definitions → |
adequate | 1. having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task 2. sufficient for the purpose More Definitions → |
senator | 1. a member of a senate More Definitions → |
radar | 1. measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects More Definitions → |
undergraduate | 1. a university student who has not yet received a first degree More Definitions → |
combat | 1. an engagement fought between two military forces 2. the act of fighting; any contest or struggle More Definitions → |
occupation | 1. the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money 2. the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power More Definitions → |
radiation | 1. energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles 2. the act of spreading outward from a central source More Definitions → |
diary | 1. a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations 2. a personal journal (as a physical object) More Definitions → |
ear | 1. the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium 2. good hearing More Definitions → |
baker | 1. someone who bakes commercially 2. someone who bakes bread or cake More Definitions → |
conservative | 1. a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas 2. having social or political views favoring conservatism More Definitions → |
abroad | 1. in a foreign country 2. to or in a foreign country More Definitions → |
ward | 1. a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another 2. a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections More Definitions → |
drawn | 1. cause to move by pulling 2. get or derive More Definitions → |
walker | 1. a person who travels by foot 2. a shoe designed for comfortable walking More Definitions → |
demonstrate | 1. give an exhibition of to an interested audience 2. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment More Definitions → |
atmosphere | 1. a particular environment or surrounding influence 2. a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade More Definitions → |
beast | 1. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement 2. a cruelly rapacious person More Definitions → |
overseas | 1. in a foreign country 2. being or passing over or across the sea More Definitions → |
federation | 1. an organization formed by merging several groups or parties 2. a union of political organizations More Definitions → |
pizza | 1. Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese More Definitions → |
assignment | 1. a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces) 2. the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another More Definitions → |
absence | 1. the state of being absent 2. failure to be present More Definitions → |
nearest | 1. (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance More Definitions → |
yoga | 1. discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion 2. a system of physical, breathing and meditation exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind More Definitions → |
lamp | 1. an artificial source of visible illumination 2. a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs More Definitions → |
partial | 1. the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant 2. a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency More Definitions → |
ranking | 1. position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement 2. having a higher rank More Definitions → |
palace | 1. a large and stately mansion 2. the governing group of a kingdom More Definitions → |
acceptable | 1. worthy of acceptance or satisfactory 2. judged to be in conformity with approved usage More Definitions → |
satisfied | 1. meet the requirements or expectations of 2. make happy or satisfied More Definitions → |
glad | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated 2. showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy More Definitions → |
rack | 1. rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton 2. the destruction or collapse of something More Definitions → |
medication | 1. (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease 2. the act of treating with medicines or remedies More Definitions → |
warehouse | 1. store in a warehouse 2. a storehouse for goods and merchandise More Definitions → |
shareware | 1. software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc. More Definitions → |
ordinary | 1. a judge of a probate court 2. the expected or commonplace condition or situation More Definitions → |
violation | 1. a crime less serious than a felony 2. an act that disregards an agreement or a right More Definitions → |
stability | 1. the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast 2. a stable order (especially of society) More Definitions → |
institutional | 1. relating to or constituting or involving an institution 2. organized as or forming an institution More Definitions → |
metabolism | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life More Definitions → |
champion | 1. someone who has won first place in a competition 2. someone who fights for a cause More Definitions → |
personally | 1. as yourself 2. as a person More Definitions → |
anna | 1. a former copper coin of Pakistan and India More Definitions → |
throat | 1. the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone 2. an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep More Definitions → |
maria | 1. a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon More Definitions → |
wealth | 1. the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money 2. the quality of profuse abundance More Definitions → |
tall | 1. a garment size for a tall person 2. great in vertical dimension; high in stature More Definitions → |
vacuum | 1. the absence of matter 2. an empty area or space More Definitions → |
dancing | 1. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music More Definitions → |
brass | 1. an alloy of copper and zinc 2. a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece More Definitions → |
plaza | 1. a public square with room for pedestrians 2. mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace More Definitions → |
survival | 1. a state of surviving; remaining alive 2. a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment More Definitions → |
thumbnail | 1. the nail of the thumb More Definitions → |
nova | 1. a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process More Definitions → |
acrobat | 1. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination More Definitions → |
acres | 1. extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use More Definitions → |
athletic | 1. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes 2. vigorously active More Definitions → |
thermal | 1. relating to or associated with heat 2. of or relating to a hot spring More Definitions → |
behaviour | 1. the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances 2. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people More Definitions → |
vital | 1. urgently needed; absolutely necessary 2. performing an essential function in the living body More Definitions → |
fairly | 1. to certain extent or degree 2. without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner More Definitions → |
coastal | 1. of or relating to a coast 2. located on or near or bordering on a coast More Definitions → |
charity | 1. a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals) 2. a kindly and lenient attitude toward people More Definitions → |
obligation | 1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force 2. the state of being obligated to do or pay something More Definitions → |
wake | 1. the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) 2. the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward More Definitions → |
harbor | 1. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) 2. secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals) More Definitions → |
traveler | 1. a person who changes location More Definitions → |
realize | 1. be fully aware or cognizant of 2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally More Definitions → |
regardless | 1. (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration 2. in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks More Definitions → |
aluminum | 1. a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite More Definitions → |
republican | 1. relating to or belonging to the Republican Party 2. an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy) More Definitions → |
latter | 1. the second of two or the second mentioned of two 2. referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several) More Definitions → |
repeat | 1. to say, state, or perform again 2. make or do or perform again More Definitions → |
attendance | 1. the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) 2. the frequency with which a person is present More Definitions → |
penalty | 1. the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty 2. a payment required for not fulfilling a contract More Definitions → |
glasses | 1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision More Definitions → |
vista | 1. the visual percept of a region More Definitions → |
ease | 1. move gently or carefully 2. lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate More Definitions → |
arena | 1. a particular environment or walk of life 2. the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand More Definitions → |
announcement | 1. a formal public statement 2. a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen More Definitions → |
appreciate | 1. recognize with gratitude; be grateful for 2. be fully aware of; realize fully More Definitions → |
expanded | 1. increased in extent or size or bulk or scope More Definitions → |
casual | 1. marked by blithe unconcern 2. without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand More Definitions → |
clause | 1. (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence 2. a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) More Definitions → |
armed | 1. (used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms 2. having arms or arms as specified; used especially in combination More Definitions → |
charger | 1. formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle 2. a device that can hold a rechargeable battery by means of an electrical cable More Definitions → |
regularly | 1. in a regular manner 2. having a regular form More Definitions → |
partly | 1. to some extent; in some degree; not wholly More Definitions → |
tradition | 1. an inherited pattern of thought or action 2. a specific practice of long standing More Definitions → |
candy | 1. a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts 2. coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze More Definitions → |
sealed | 1. established irrevocably 2. closed or secured with or as if with a seal More Definitions → |
loaded | 1. (of weapons) charged with ammunition 2. filled with a great quantity More Definitions → |
complaint | 1. an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining 2. (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow More Definitions → |
spanking | 1. the act of slapping on the buttocks 2. quick and energetic More Definitions → |
scholarship | 1. financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit 2. profound scholarly knowledge More Definitions → |
governance | 1. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something 2. the act of governing; exercising authority More Definitions → |
moral | 1. the significance of a story or event 2. concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles More Definitions → |
catering | 1. providing food and services More Definitions → |
locate | 1. discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining 2. determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey More Definitions → |
camcorder | 1. a portable television camera and videocassette recorder More Definitions → |
trained | 1. shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form More Definitions → |
bread | 1. food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked 2. informal terms for money More Definitions → |
tobacco | 1. leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion 2. aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs More Definitions → |
dynamics | 1. the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies More Definitions → |
conversation | 1. the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. More Definitions → |
decrease | 1. a change downward 2. a process of becoming smaller or shorter More Definitions → |
capability | 1. the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally 2. the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment More Definitions → |
damages | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury More Definitions → |
amp | 1. the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites More Definitions → |
franchise | 1. grant a franchise to 2. an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place More Definitions → |
facing | 1. a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening 2. an ornamental coating to a building More Definitions → |
passion | 1. a strong feeling or emotion 2. the trait of being intensely emotional More Definitions → |
rehabilitation | 1. the restoration of someone to a useful place in society 2. the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation More Definitions → |
laid | 1. put into a certain place or abstract location 2. put in a horizontal position More Definitions → |
clay | 1. a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired 2. water soaked soil; soft wet earth More Definitions → |
weak | 1. wanting in physical strength 2. overly diluted; thin and insipid More Definitions → |
hearts | 1. a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades More Definitions → |
geography | 1. study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation More Definitions → |
appearing | 1. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action More Definitions → |
discrimination | 1. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice 2. the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished More Definitions → |
carter | 1. someone whose work is driving carts More Definitions → |
legacy | 1. (law) a gift of personal property by will More Definitions → |
marc | 1. made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing More Definitions → |
pleased | 1. feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth 2. experiencing or manifesting pleasure More Definitions → |
danger | 1. the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury 2. a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury More Definitions → |
vitamin | 1. any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism More Definitions → |
phrase | 1. an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence 2. a short musical passage More Definitions → |
raising | 1. the event of something being raised upward 2. the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child More Definitions → |
functionality | 1. capable of serving a purpose well More Definitions → |
paradise | 1. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace More Definitions → |
intermediate | 1. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences 2. lying between two extremes in time or space or state More Definitions → |
emotional | 1. determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason 2. of more than usual emotion More Definitions → |
leaf | 1. look through a book or other written material 2. turn over pages More Definitions → |
pad | 1. add details to 2. walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud More Definitions → |
geographic | 1. of or relating to the science of geography 2. determined by geography More Definitions → |
fault | 1. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention 2. an imperfection in an object or machine More Definitions → |
preliminary | 1. a minor match preceding the main event 2. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows More Definitions → |
promotional | 1. of or relating to serving as publicity 2. of or relating to advancement More Definitions → |
romantic | 1. belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts 2. a soulful or amorous idealist More Definitions → |
generator | 1. an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas 2. engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction More Definitions → |
examine | 1. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning 2. observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect More Definitions → |
graham | 1. flour made by grinding the entire wheat berry including the bran; (`whole meal flour' is British usage) More Definitions → |
sad | 1. experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness 2. of things that make you feel sad More Definitions → |
authentication | 1. a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity 2. validating the authenticity of something or someone More Definitions → |
communicate | 1. transmit information 2. transmit thoughts or feelings More Definitions → |
infant | 1. a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk More Definitions → |
meal | 1. the food served and eaten at one time 2. any of the occasions for eating food that occur by custom or habit at more or less fixed times More Definitions → |
machinery | 1. machines or machine systems collectively 2. a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions More Definitions → |
bandwidth | 1. a data transmission rate; the maximum amount of information (bits/second) that can be transmitted along a channel More Definitions → |
equation | 1. a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal 2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced More Definitions → |
probability | 1. a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible 2. the quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event More Definitions → |
warren | 1. a series of connected underground tunnels occupied by rabbits 2. an overcrowded residential area More Definitions → |
quarterly | 1. of or relating to or consisting of a quarter 2. a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year) More Definitions → |
grass | 1. shoot down, of birds 2. cover with grass More Definitions → |
continental | 1. of or relating to or concerning the American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolutionary War 2. of or relating to or characteristic of a continent More Definitions → |
alternate | 1. go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions 2. exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions More Definitions → |
achievement | 1. the action of accomplishing something More Definitions → |
webcam | 1. a digital camera designed to take digital photographs and transmit them over the internet More Definitions → |
funeral | 1. a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated More Definitions → |
automated | 1. operated by automation More Definitions → |
passenger | 1. a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it More Definitions → |
manga | 1. graphic novel that originated in Japan, usually intended for adults and characterized by highly stylized art More Definitions → |
literary | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of literature 2. knowledgeable about literature More Definitions → |
orientation | 1. the act of orienting 2. an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs More Definitions → |
lat | 1. a broad flat muscle on either side of the back More Definitions → |
humans | 1. all of the living human inhabitants of the earth More Definitions → |
analog | 1. something having the property of being analogous to something else 2. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input More Definitions → |
facial | 1. of or concerning the face 2. of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object More Definitions → |
talent | 1. natural abilities or qualities 2. a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity More Definitions → |
dated | 1. marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past More Definitions → |
boundary | 1. the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something 2. a line determining the limits of an area More Definitions → |
payday | 1. the day on which you receive pay for your work More Definitions → |
deadline | 1. the point in time at which something must be completed More Definitions → |
encouraged | 1. inspired with confidence More Definitions → |
acquired | 1. gotten through environmental forces More Definitions → |
assess | 1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of 2. charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine More Definitions → |
wash | 1. clean with some chemical process 2. cleanse (one's body) with soap and water More Definitions → |
entrance | 1. something that provides access (to get in or get out) 2. a movement into or inward More Definitions → |
declaration | 1. a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) 2. (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction More Definitions → |
automation | 1. the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware 2. the condition of being automatically operated or controlled More Definitions → |
earned | 1. gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action More Definitions → |
athletics | 1. an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition 2. a contest between athletes More Definitions → |
southeast | 1. the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the southeastward compass point More Definitions → |
personalized | 1. made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual 2. pointedly referring to or concerning a person's individual personality or intimate affairs especially offensively More Definitions → |
teenage | 1. being of the age 13 through 19 More Definitions → |
soap | 1. rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning 2. a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats More Definitions → |
jam | 1. preserve of crushed fruit 2. informal terms for a difficult situation More Definitions → |
unusual | 1. not commonly encountered 2. not usual or common or ordinary More Definitions → |
increasingly | 1. advancing in amount or intensity More Definitions → |
migration | 1. the movement of persons from one country or locality to another 2. a group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period) More Definitions → |
basically | 1. in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature More Definitions → |
conventional | 1. conforming with accepted standards 2. represented in simplified or symbolic form More Definitions → |
wearing | 1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively 2. the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment More Definitions → |
axis | 1. a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions 2. the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged More Definitions → |
habitat | 1. the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs More Definitions → |
firewall | 1. (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust 2. (computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet More Definitions → |
median | 1. the number midway between the two middle numbers in a series containing an even or odd number of items 2. relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values) More Definitions → |
scanner | 1. someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables 2. an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer More Definitions → |
occupational | 1. of or relating to the activity or business for which you are trained More Definitions → |
animated | 1. made to appear to move as living creatures do 2. having life or vigor or spirit More Definitions → |
judicial | 1. belonging or appropriate to the office of a judge 2. relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge More Definitions → |
adjustment | 1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances 2. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) More Definitions → |
bachelor | 1. lead a bachelor's existence 2. a man who has never been married More Definitions → |
attitude | 1. a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways 2. the arrangement of the body and its limbs More Definitions → |
engaged | 1. having ones attention or mind or energy engaged 2. involved in military hostilities More Definitions → |
falling | 1. decreasing in amount or degree 2. coming down freely under the influence of gravity More Definitions → |
basics | 1. a statement of fundamental facts or principles 2. principles from which other truths can be derived More Definitions → |
carpet | 1. form a carpet-like cover (over) 2. cover completely, as if with a carpet More Definitions → |
binary | 1. of or pertaining to a number system have 2 as its base 2. a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation More Definitions → |
attended | 1. having a caretaker or other watcher 2. playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment More Definitions → |
coalition | 1. an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty 2. the state of being combined into one body More Definitions → |
ai | 1. a sloth that has three long claws on each forefoot and each hindfoot More Definitions → |
pace | 1. walk with slow or fast paces 2. go at a pace More Definitions → |
wage | 1. carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns) 2. something that remunerates More Definitions → |
arc | 1. form an arch or curve 2. electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field More Definitions → |
atlas | 1. a collection of maps in book form 2. the 1st cervical vertebra More Definitions → |
dawn | 1. become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions 2. appear or develop More Definitions → |
observation | 1. the act of making and recording a measurement 2. the act of observing; taking a patient look More Definitions → |
coat | 1. an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors 2. a thin layer covering something More Definitions → |
restoration | 1. the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state 2. getting something back again More Definitions → |
container | 1. any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another) More Definitions → |
defendant | 1. a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused More Definitions → |
warner | 1. someone who gives a warning to others More Definitions → |
confirmation | 1. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct 2. information that confirms or verifies More Definitions → |
wizard | 1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field 2. one who practices magic or sorcery More Definitions → |
liable | 1. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant 2. subject to legal action More Definitions → |
recall | 1. recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection 2. go back to something earlier More Definitions → |
antenna | 1. an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals 2. sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ More Definitions → |
assumed | 1. adopted in order to deceive More Definitions → |
departure | 1. the act of departing 2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm More Definitions → |
diameter | 1. the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference 2. a straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface) More Definitions → |
podcast | 1. distribute (multimedia files) over the internet for playback on a mobile device or a personal computer More Definitions → |
herald | 1. (formal) a person who announces important news 2. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone More Definitions → |
literacy | 1. the ability to read and write More Definitions → |
aging | 1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time 2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age More Definitions → |
attraction | 1. the force by which one object attracts another 2. an entertainment that is offered to the public More Definitions → |
modification | 1. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) 2. slightly modified copy; not an exact copy More Definitions → |
moderate | 1. preside over 2. make less fast or intense More Definitions → |
rapidly | 1. with speed More Definitions → |
ban | 1. forbid the public distribution of (a movie or a newspaper) 2. prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure More Definitions → |
assurance | 1. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities 2. a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something More Definitions → |
happening | 1. an event that happens More Definitions → |
vast | 1. unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope More Definitions → |
jeans | 1. (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear More Definitions → |
metropolitan | 1. relating to or characteristic of a metropolis 2. in the Eastern Orthodox Church this title is given to a position between bishop and patriarch; equivalent to archbishop in western Christianity More Definitions → |
compilation | 1. something that is compiled (as into a single book or file) 2. the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list) More Definitions → |
verification | 1. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct 2. (law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement More Definitions → |
wrap | 1. cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person 2. a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla More Definitions → |
favor | 1. an act of gracious kindness 2. an advantage to the benefit of someone or something More Definitions → |
sigma | 1. the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
attractive | 1. having power to arouse interest 2. pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm More Definitions → |
occasion | 1. an event that occurs at a critical time 2. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people More Definitions → |
careful | 1. exercising caution or showing care or attention 2. cautiously attentive More Definitions → |
beam | 1. smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression 2. emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light More Definitions → |
gardening | 1. the cultivation of plants More Definitions → |
arrive | 1. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress 2. succeed in a big way; get to the top More Definitions → |
orchestra | 1. a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players 2. seating on the main floor in a theater More Definitions → |
tracked | 1. having tracks More Definitions → |
minimal | 1. the least possible More Definitions → |
framed | 1. provided with a frame More Definitions → |
aside | 1. a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage 2. a message that departs from the main subject More Definitions → |
adjustable | 1. capable of being changed so as to match or fit 2. capable of being regulated More Definitions → |
allocation | 1. a share set aside for a specific purpose 2. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan More Definitions → |
essay | 1. an analytic or interpretive literary composition 2. a tentative attempt More Definitions → |
demonstrated | 1. having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt More Definitions → |
dialogue | 1. a conversation between two persons 2. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction More Definitions → |
alphabetical | 1. relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet 2. arranged in order according to the alphabet More Definitions → |
declared | 1. declared as fact; explicitly stated 2. made known or openly avowed More Definitions → |
handheld | 1. small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands More Definitions → |
trace | 1. follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something 2. make a mark or lines on a surface More Definitions → |
disposal | 1. the power to use something or someone 2. a method of tending to or managing the affairs of some group of people (especially the group's business affairs) More Definitions → |
installing | 1. the act of installing something (as equipment) 2. set up for use More Definitions → |
voluntary | 1. (military) a person who freely enlists for service 2. composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance More Definitions → |
greatly | 1. to an extraordinary extent or degree More Definitions → |
mask | 1. a covering to disguise or conceal the face 2. activity that tries to conceal something More Definitions → |
photographer | 1. someone who takes photographs professionally More Definitions → |
coal | 1. burn to charcoal 2. supply with coal More Definitions → |
messaging | 1. the sending and processing of e-mail by computer More Definitions → |
quantum | 1. a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory 2. (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory) More Definitions → |
largely | 1. in large part; mainly or chiefly 2. on a large scale More Definitions → |
pleasant | 1. affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings 2. (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior More Definitions → |
announce | 1. make known; make an announcement 2. announce publicly or officially More Definitions → |
arrow | 1. a mark to indicate a direction or relation 2. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow More Definitions → |
engagement | 1. a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war 2. a meeting arranged in advance More Definitions → |
sampling | 1. (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study 2. items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population More Definitions → |
refinance | 1. renew the financing of More Definitions → |
blade | 1. especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole 2. a dashing young man More Definitions → |
canyon | 1. a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall More Definitions → |
arrangement | 1. the thing arranged or agreed to 2. an orderly grouping (of things or persons) considered as a unit; the result of arranging More Definitions → |
bibliography | 1. a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.) More Definitions → |
compatibility | 1. a feeling of sympathetic understanding 2. capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination More Definitions → |
cooperative | 1. a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners 2. an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it More Definitions → |
cleaner | 1. a preparation used in cleaning something 2. the operator of dry-cleaning establishment More Definitions → |
measuring | 1. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule More Definitions → |
cad | 1. someone who is morally reprehensible More Definitions → |
strap | 1. tie with a strap 2. beat severely with a whip or rod More Definitions → |
headquarters | 1. (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise 2. the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command More Definitions → |
transformation | 1. a qualitative change 2. (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system More Definitions → |
personality | 1. the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual 2. a person of considerable prominence More Definitions → |
rainbow | 1. an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain 2. an illusory hope More Definitions → |
facilitate | 1. make easier 2. be of use More Definitions → |
valve | 1. a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it 2. device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone More Definitions → |
adopt | 1. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans 2. take up and practice as one's own More Definitions → |
freeware | 1. software that is provided without charge More Definitions → |
donation | 1. a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause 2. act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity More Definitions → |
commonwealth | 1. the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico) 2. a politically organized body of people under a single government More Definitions → |
pharmaceutical | 1. of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists 2. of or relating to drugs used in medical treatment More Definitions → |
manhattan | 1. a cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters More Definitions → |
organizational | 1. of or relating to an organization More Definitions → |
realized | 1. successfully completed or brought to an end More Definitions → |
decade | 1. a period of 10 years 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system More Definitions → |
adverse | 1. contrary to your interests or welfare 2. in an opposing direction More Definitions → |
steam | 1. travel by means of steam power 2. emit steam More Definitions → |
discharge | 1. the sudden giving off of energy 2. the act of venting More Definitions → |
ace | 1. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number 2. one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face More Definitions → |
acute | 1. a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation 2. extremely sharp or severe More Definitions → |
carol | 1. joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ 2. a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ) More Definitions → |
hazardous | 1. involving risk or danger More Definitions → |
stack | 1. load or cover with stacks 2. arrange in stacks More Definitions → |
reputation | 1. the state of being held in high esteem and honor 2. notoriety for some particular characteristic More Definitions → |
resistant | 1. relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) 2. able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress More Definitions → |
hang | 1. be suspended or hanging 2. cause to be hanging or suspended More Definitions → |
creator | 1. a person who grows or makes or invents things More Definitions → |
amber | 1. a deep yellow color 2. a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin; used for jewelry More Definitions → |
tracker | 1. someone who tracks down game More Definitions → |
variation | 1. an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change 2. an activity that varies from a norm or standard More Definitions → |
passage | 1. the act of passing from one state or place to the next 2. a section of text; particularly a section of medium length More Definitions → |
transferred | 1. transfer somebody to a different position or location of work 2. move from one place to another More Definitions → |
damn | 1. something of little value 2. wish harm upon; invoke evil upon More Definitions → |
headset | 1. receiver consisting of a pair of headphones More Definitions → |
photograph | 1. record on photographic film 2. undergo being photographed in a certain way More Definitions → |
camel | 1. cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions More Definitions → |
gathering | 1. a group of persons together in one place 2. the social act of assembling More Definitions → |
chase | 1. go after with the intent to catch 2. pursue someone sexually or romantically More Definitions → |
mathematical | 1. of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics 2. relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers More Definitions → |
logical | 1. capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning 2. marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts More Definitions → |
sauce | 1. flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food 2. behave saucily or impudently towards More Definitions → |
fame | 1. the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed 2. favorable public reputation More Definitions → |
extract | 1. remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense 2. get despite difficulties or obstacles More Definitions → |
specialized | 1. developed or designed for a special activity or function More Definitions → |
diagnostic | 1. concerned with diagnosis; used for furthering diagnosis 2. characteristic or indicative of a disease More Definitions → |
payable | 1. a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit 2. subject to or requiring payment especially as specified More Definitions → |
automobile | 1. travel in an automobile 2. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine More Definitions → |
confidential | 1. entrusted with private information and the confidence of another 2. (of information) given in confidence or in secret More Definitions → |
statutory | 1. relating to or created by statutes 2. prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute More Definitions → |
northeast | 1. the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point More Definitions → |
bracelet | 1. a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist 2. jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration More Definitions → |
afraid | 1. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement 2. feeling worry or concern or insecurity More Definitions → |
acoustic | 1. of or relating to the science of acoustics 2. a remedy for hearing loss or deafness More Definitions → |
railway | 1. line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight 2. a line of track providing a runway for wheels More Definitions → |
cassette | 1. a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video More Definitions → |
initially | 1. at the beginning More Definitions → |
indicator | 1. a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time 2. a signal for attracting attention More Definitions → |
causing | 1. the act of causing something to happen More Definitions → |
mistake | 1. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention 2. an understanding of something that is not correct More Definitions → |
eliminate | 1. terminate, end, or take out 2. get rid of something More Definitions → |
mineral | 1. relating to minerals 2. composed of matter other than plant or animal More Definitions → |
sunglasses | 1. (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun More Definitions → |
beads | 1. several beads threaded together on a string More Definitions → |
canvas | 1. a heavy, closely woven fabric 2. an oil painting on canvas fabric More Definitions → |
parish | 1. a local church community 2. the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor More Definitions → |
planner | 1. a person who makes plans 2. a notebook for recording appointments and things to be done, etc. More Definitions → |
stadium | 1. a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments More Definitions → |
exploration | 1. to travel for the purpose of discovery 2. a careful systematic search More Definitions → |
astronomy | 1. the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole More Definitions → |
translate | 1. restate (words) from one language into another language 2. change from one form or medium into another More Definitions → |
tagged | 1. attach a tag or label to 2. touch a player while he is holding the ball More Definitions → |
adjusted | 1. having achieved a comfortable relation with your environment 2. (especially of garments) having the fit or style adjusted More Definitions → |
rap | 1. a reproach for some lapse or misdeed 2. a gentle blow More Definitions → |
shaped | 1. having the shape of 2. shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort) More Definitions → |
seasonal | 1. a worker who finds employment only in certain seasons 2. occurring at or dependent on a particular season More Definitions → |
farmer | 1. a person who operates a farm More Definitions → |
constitutional | 1. of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup 2. sanctioned by or consistent with or operating under the law determining the fundamental political principles of a government More Definitions → |
slave | 1. work very hard, like a slave 2. a person who is owned by someone More Definitions → |
instantly | 1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening 2. without any delay More Definitions → |
coaching | 1. the job of a professional coach More Definitions → |
litigation | 1. a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights More Definitions → |
painted | 1. lacking substance or vitality as if produced by painting 2. having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly More Definitions → |
broadcasting | 1. a medium that disseminates via telecommunications 2. taking part in a radio or tv program More Definitions → |
horizontal | 1. something that is oriented horizontally 2. parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line More Definitions → |
artwork | 1. photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication More Definitions → |
portrait | 1. a word picture of a person's appearance and character 2. any likeness of a person, in any medium More Definitions → |
informational | 1. relating to or having the nature of information More Definitions → |
ethical | 1. of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics 2. conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior More Definitions → |
floral | 1. relating to or associated with flowers 2. of or relating to the plant life in a particular region More Definitions → |
neutral | 1. one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute 2. possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics More Definitions → |
rat | 1. any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse 2. someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike More Definitions → |
ultimately | 1. as the end result of a succession or process More Definitions → |
heading | 1. a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about 2. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies More Definitions → |
equally | 1. to the same degree (often followed by `as') 2. in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way More Definitions → |
artificial | 1. contrived by art rather than nature 2. artificially formal More Definitions → |
bearing | 1. relevant relation or interconnection 2. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies More Definitions → |
spectacular | 1. a lavishly produced performance 2. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect More Definitions → |
coordination | 1. the skillful and effective interaction of movements 2. the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation More Definitions → |
brad | 1. fasten with brads 2. a small nail More Definitions → |
affiliated | 1. being joined in close association More Definitions → |
activation | 1. stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical 2. the activity of causing to have energy and be active More Definitions → |
naturally | 1. as might be expected 2. according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help More Definitions → |
haven | 1. a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary 2. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo More Definitions → |
tablet | 1. a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription 2. a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge More Definitions → |
tail | 1. go after with the intent to catch 2. remove or shorten the tail of an animal More Definitions → |
charm | 1. attract; cause to be enamored 2. control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft More Definitions → |
lawn | 1. a field of cultivated and mowed grass More Definitions → |
underwear | 1. undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments More Definitions → |
basin | 1. a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids 2. the quantity that a basin will hold More Definitions → |
potentially | 1. with a possibility of becoming actual More Definitions → |
ranch | 1. manage or run a ranch 2. farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) More Definitions → |
dimensional | 1. of or relating to dimensions 2. having dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person More Definitions → |
cottage | 1. a small house with a single story More Definitions → |
considerable | 1. large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree More Definitions → |
latex | 1. a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air 2. a water-base paint that has a latex binder More Definitions → |
anymore | 1. at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative More Definitions → |
alien | 1. transfer property or ownership 2. a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country More Definitions → |
locator | 1. a person who fixes the boundaries of land claims More Definitions → |
pantyhose | 1. a woman's tights consisting of underpants and stockings More Definitions → |
constantly | 1. without variation or change, in every case 2. invariably More Definitions → |
presidential | 1. relating to a president or presidency 2. befitting a president More Definitions → |
documentary | 1. relating to or consisting of or derived from documents 2. a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event More Definitions → |
legislature | 1. persons who make or amend or repeal laws More Definitions → |
hospitality | 1. kindness in welcoming guests or strangers More Definitions → |
theoretical | 1. concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations 2. concerned with theories rather than their practical applications More Definitions → |
afford | 1. be able to spare or give up 2. be the cause or source of More Definitions → |
starring | 1. feature as the star 2. be the star in a performance More Definitions → |
referral | 1. a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group 2. a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred More Definitions → |
surveillance | 1. close observation of a person or group (usually by the police) More Definitions → |
optimal | 1. most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied More Definitions → |
brilliant | 1. of surpassing excellence 2. having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence More Definitions → |
omega | 1. the ending of a series or sequence 2. the last (24th) letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
termination | 1. a coming to an end of a contract period 2. a place where something ends or is complete More Definitions → |
saver | 1. someone who saves something from danger or violence 2. someone who saves (especially money) More Definitions → |
grain | 1. a relatively small granular particle of a substance 2. foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses More Definitions → |
authentic | 1. conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief 2. not counterfeit or copied More Definitions → |
architectural | 1. of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture More Definitions → |
macintosh | 1. a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric 2. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric More Definitions → |
ranging | 1. wandering freely More Definitions → |
breath | 1. the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing 2. the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration More Definitions → |
amenities | 1. things that make you comfortable and at ease More Definitions → |
virtually | 1. in essence or effect but not in fact 2. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but More Definitions → |
mart | 1. an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up More Definitions → |
candle | 1. examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light 2. stick of wax with a wick in the middle More Definitions → |
hanging | 1. decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window 2. a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead More Definitions → |
authorization | 1. a document giving an official instruction or command 2. the power or right to give orders or make decisions More Definitions → |
tale | 1. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program 2. a trivial lie More Definitions → |
situated | 1. situated in a particular spot or position More Definitions → |
comparative | 1. relating to or based on or involving comparison 2. estimated by comparison; not absolute or complete More Definitions → |
herbal | 1. tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbs 2. of or relating to herbs More Definitions → |
psychological | 1. of or relating to or determined by psychology 2. mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature More Definitions → |
retailer | 1. a merchant who sells goods at retail More Definitions → |
elegant | 1. refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style 2. suggesting taste, ease, and wealth More Definitions → |
renewal | 1. the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation 2. the act of renewing More Definitions → |
genealogy | 1. successive generations of kin 2. the study or investigation of ancestry and family history More Definitions → |
hacker | 1. someone who plays golf poorly 2. a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm More Definitions → |
similarly | 1. in like or similar manner More Definitions → |
margin | 1. the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary 2. an amount beyond the minimum necessary More Definitions → |
fake | 1. something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be 2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses More Definitions → |
salon | 1. gallery where works of art can be displayed 2. a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work More Definitions → |
collaborative | 1. accomplished by collaboration More Definitions → |
headed | 1. having a heading or caption 2. having a head of a specified kind or anything that serves as a head; often used in combination More Definitions → |
commander | 1. an officer in command of a military unit 2. someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others More Definitions → |
arch | 1. form an arch or curve 2. a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening More Definitions → |
harm | 1. any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury 2. the occurrence of a change for the worse More Definitions → |
interval | 1. a definite length of time marked off by two instants 2. a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints More Definitions → |
investigate | 1. investigate scientifically 2. conduct an inquiry or investigation of More Definitions → |
repeated | 1. recurring again and again More Definitions → |
assault | 1. close fighting during the culmination of a military attack 2. a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped More Definitions → |
spare | 1. refrain from harming 2. save or relieve from an experience or action More Definitions → |
danish | 1. light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruits or cheese More Definitions → |
pal | 1. become friends; act friendly towards 2. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities More Definitions → |
filename | 1. (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file More Definitions → |
analyses | 1. an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole 2. the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations More Definitions → |
significance | 1. the quality of being significant 2. a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred More Definitions → |
scenario | 1. an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work) 2. a setting for a work of art or literature More Definitions → |
atomic | 1. of or relating to or comprising atoms 2. (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy More Definitions → |
gauge | 1. judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) 2. rub to a uniform size More Definitions → |
faced | 1. having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination More Definitions → |
mat | 1. twist together or entwine into a confusing mass 2. change texture so as to become matted and felt-like More Definitions → |
transmitted | 1. transfer to another 2. transmit or serve as the medium for transmission More Definitions → |
chains | 1. metal shackles; for hands or legs More Definitions → |
engage | 1. carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in 2. consume all of one's attention or time More Definitions → |
deviant | 1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior 2. markedly different from an accepted norm More Definitions → |
cheat | 1. weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous 2. weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat More Definitions → |
sandy | 1. resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas 2. of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown More Definitions → |
separation | 1. the state of lacking unity 2. coming apart More Definitions → |
macro | 1. a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language 2. very large in scale or scope or capability More Definitions → |
mandatory | 1. the recipient of a mandate 2. a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves More Definitions → |
crucial | 1. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis 2. having crucial relevance More Definitions → |
syndication | 1. organizing into or administering as a syndicate 2. selling (an article or cartoon) for publication in many magazines or newspapers at the same time More Definitions → |
celebration | 1. a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event 2. any joyous diversion More Definitions → |
adjacent | 1. nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space 2. having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching More Definitions → |
reaching | 1. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out 2. accomplishment of an objective More Definitions → |
damaged | 1. being unjustly brought into disrepute 2. harmed or injured or spoiled More Definitions → |
laugh | 1. produce laughter 2. the sound of laughing More Definitions → |
surgical | 1. of or relating to or involving or used in surgery 2. relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine More Definitions → |
citation | 1. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement 2. (law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.) More Definitions → |
imperial | 1. relating to or associated with an empire 2. of or belonging to the British Imperial System of weights and measures More Definitions → |
benjamin | 1. gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation More Definitions → |
stamp | 1. walk heavily 2. to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something More Definitions → |
salmon | 1. any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn 2. flesh of any of various marine or freshwater fish of the family Salmonidae More Definitions → |
separated | 1. being or feeling set or kept apart from others 2. spaced apart More Definitions → |
cargo | 1. goods carried by a large vehicle More Definitions → |
tan | 1. a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun 2. a light brown the color of topaz More Definitions → |
mate | 1. the officer below the master on a commercial ship 2. a fellow member of a team More Definitions → |
starter | 1. an electric motor for starting an engine 2. a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning More Definitions → |
weapon | 1. any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting 2. a means of persuading or arguing More Definitions → |
luggage | 1. cases used to carry belongings when traveling More Definitions → |
maple | 1. wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring 2. any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone More Definitions → |
occasionally | 1. sporadically and infrequently More Definitions → |
attending | 1. the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others 2. the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) More Definitions → |
realty | 1. property consisting of houses and land More Definitions → |
apparent | 1. clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment 2. appearing as such but not necessarily so More Definitions → |
instructional | 1. of or relating to or used in instruction More Definitions → |
autumn | 1. the season when the leaves fall from the trees More Definitions → |
traveling | 1. the act of going from one place to another More Definitions → |
ranked | 1. arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks More Definitions → |
packed | 1. extremely crowed or filled to capacity 2. pressed together or compressed More Definitions → |
outreach | 1. the act of reaching out More Definitions → |
balanced | 1. being in a state of proper equilibrium More Definitions → |
delayed | 1. not as far along as normal in development More Definitions → |
dale | 1. an open river valley (in a hilly area) More Definitions → |
calculation | 1. the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods 2. problem solving that involves numbers or quantities More Definitions → |
consolidated | 1. joined together into a whole 2. forming a solid mass More Definitions → |
occasions | 1. something you have to do More Definitions → |
exceptional | 1. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree 2. surpassing what is common or usual or expected More Definitions → |
anxiety | 1. (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic 2. a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune More Definitions → |
spatial | 1. pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space More Definitions → |
ceramic | 1. of or relating to or made from a ceramic 2. an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures More Definitions → |
annually | 1. without missing a year 2. by the year; every year (usually with reference to a sum of money paid or received) More Definitions → |
necklace | 1. jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women) More Definitions → |
unavailable | 1. not available or accessible or at hand More Definitions → |
cedar | 1. any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars 2. durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests More Definitions → |
arranged | 1. disposed or placed in a particular kind of order 2. organized or planned for More Definitions → |
advocacy | 1. active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something More Definitions → |
essentially | 1. in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature More Definitions → |
threaded | 1. (of bolts or screws) having screw threads More Definitions → |
qualify | 1. prove capable or fit; meet requirements 2. pronounce fit or able More Definitions → |
mason | 1. a craftsman who works with stone or brick More Definitions → |
diagram | 1. make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed 2. a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts More Definitions → |
footwear | 1. clothing worn on a person's feet 2. covering for a person's feet More Definitions → |
attach | 1. cause to be attached 2. be attached; be in contact with More Definitions → |
advised | 1. having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel 2. having received information More Definitions → |
preservation | 1. the activity of protecting something from loss or danger 2. the condition of being (well or ill) preserved More Definitions → |
isolated | 1. not close together in time 2. being or feeling set or kept apart from others More Definitions → |
assisted | 1. having help; often used as a combining form More Definitions → |
streaming | 1. exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts 2. (computer science) using or relating to a form of continuous tape transport; used mainly to provide backup storage of unedited data; data that is transmitted and loaded continuously as earlier parts are being accessed/processed/displayed More Definitions → |
approve | 1. give sanction to 2. judge to be right or commendable; think well of More Definitions → |
technological | 1. of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles 2. based in scientific and industrial progress More Definitions → |
syndicate | 1. join together into a syndicate 2. organize into or form a syndicate More Definitions → |
abortion | 1. termination of pregnancy 2. failure of a plan More Definitions → |
dialog | 1. a conversation between two persons 2. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction More Definitions → |
blast | 1. make a strident sound 2. hit with great force More Definitions → |
calcium | 1. a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals More Definitions → |
harvest | 1. the yield from plants in a single growing season 2. the consequence of an effort or activity More Definitions → |
membrane | 1. a thin pliable sheet of material 2. a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants More Definitions → |
locally | 1. by a particular locality 2. to a restricted area of the body More Definitions → |
desperate | 1. a person who is frightened and in need of help 2. arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope More Definitions → |
demonstration | 1. a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view 2. a show of military force or preparedness More Definitions → |
governmental | 1. relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state More Definitions → |
manufactured | 1. produced in a large-scale industrial operation More Definitions → |
graduation | 1. the successful completion of a program of study 2. an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred More Definitions → |
sailing | 1. the work of a sailor 2. riding in a sailboat More Definitions → |
sacred | 1. concerned with religion or religious purposes 2. worthy of respect or dedication More Definitions → |
addiction | 1. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) 2. an abnormally strong craving More Definitions → |
brake | 1. stop travelling by applying a brake 2. cause to stop by applying the brakes More Definitions → |
enhancement | 1. an improvement that makes something more agreeable More Definitions → |
lambda | 1. the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet 2. the craniometric point at the junction of the sagittal and lamboid sutures of the skull More Definitions → |
relay | 1. the act of passing something along from one person or group to another 2. a crew of workers who relieve another crew More Definitions → |
tears | 1. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) More Definitions → |
oasis | 1. a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface) 2. a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary More Definitions → |
baseline | 1. an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared 2. the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving the server must not step over this line More Definitions → |
cab | 1. ride in a taxicab 2. a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits More Definitions → |
angry | 1. feeling or showing anger 2. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger More Definitions → |
fa | 1. the syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization More Definitions → |
identical | 1. (of twins) derived from a single egg or ovum 2. exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different More Definitions → |
soundtrack | 1. sound recording on a narrow strip of a motion picture film More Definitions → |
daddy | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk More Definitions → |
rabbit | 1. any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food 2. the fur of a rabbit More Definitions → |
seating | 1. an area that includes places where several people can sit 2. the service of ushering people to their seats More Definitions → |
dam | 1. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea 2. a metric unit of length equal to ten meters More Definitions → |
separately | 1. apart from others More Definitions → |
das | 1. any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes More Definitions → |
participant | 1. someone who takes part in an activity 2. a person who participates in or is skilled at some game More Definitions → |
recreational | 1. of or relating to recreation 2. engaged in as a pastime More Definitions → |
chad | 1. a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape More Definitions → |
loads | 1. a large number or amount More Definitions → |
heather | 1. common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the Northern Hemisphere 2. interwoven yarns of mixed colors producing muted greyish shades with flecks of color More Definitions → |
passport | 1. any authorization to pass or go somewhere 2. a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country More Definitions → |
treasury | 1. the funds of a government or institution or individual 2. the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues More Definitions → |
warrant | 1. a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts 2. a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price More Definitions → |
royalty | 1. payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property 2. royal persons collectively More Definitions → |
rally | 1. a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm 2. the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort More Definitions → |
strain | 1. to exert much effort or energy 2. test the limits of More Definitions → |
drag | 1. pull, as against a resistance 2. draw slowly or heavily More Definitions → |
provincial | 1. of or associated with a province 2. characteristic of the provinces or their people More Definitions → |
laundry | 1. garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering 2. workplace where clothes are washed and ironed More Definitions → |
adjust | 1. alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard 2. place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight More Definitions → |
advertiser | 1. someone whose business is advertising More Definitions → |
enabling | 1. providing legal power or sanction More Definitions → |
sophisticated | 1. ahead in development; complex or intricate 2. intellectually appealing More Definitions → |
treaty | 1. a written agreement between two states or sovereigns More Definitions → |
vocal | 1. relating to or designed for or using the singing voice 2. having or using the power to produce speech or sound More Definitions → |
trainer | 1. one who trains other persons or animals 2. simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane More Definitions → |
organ | 1. a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function 2. a government agency or instrument devoted to the performance of some specific function More Definitions → |
darkness | 1. absence of light or illumination 2. an unilluminated area More Definitions → |
nail | 1. attach something somewhere by means of nails 2. take into custody More Definitions → |
span | 1. to cover or extend over an area or time period 2. the complete duration of something More Definitions → |
packing | 1. any material used especially to protect something 2. the enclosure of something in a package or box More Definitions → |
statute | 1. an act passed by a legislative body 2. enacted by a legislative body More Definitions → |
satisfy | 1. meet the requirements or expectations of 2. make happy or satisfied More Definitions → |
chapel | 1. a place of worship that has its own altar 2. a service conducted in a place of worship that has its own altar More Definitions → |
manufacture | 1. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale 2. the act of making something (a product) from raw materials More Definitions → |
vulnerability | 1. the state of being vulnerable or exposed 2. susceptibility to injury or attack More Definitions → |
accountability | 1. responsibility to someone or for some activity More Definitions → |
celebrate | 1. behave as expected during of holidays or rites 2. have a celebration More Definitions → |
accredited | 1. given official approval to act More Definitions → |
appliance | 1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job 2. durable goods for home or office use More Definitions → |
radius | 1. the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere 2. a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere) More Definitions → |
mortality | 1. the quality or state of being mortal 2. the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year More Definitions → |
therapeutic | 1. relating to or involved in therapy 2. tending to cure or restore to health More Definitions → |
accordingly | 1. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given 2. in accordance with More Definitions → |
architect | 1. someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) More Definitions → |
railroad | 1. compel by coercion, threats, or crude means 2. supply with railroad lines More Definitions → |
challenging | 1. requiring full use of your abilities or resources 2. stimulating interest or thought More Definitions → |
harder | 1. with effort or force or vigor 2. with firmness More Definitions → |
ash | 1. the residue that remains when something is burned 2. any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus More Definitions → |
microwave | 1. a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data 2. kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food More Definitions → |
relocation | 1. the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind) 2. the act of changing your residence or place of business More Definitions → |
salad | 1. food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens More Definitions → |
foam | 1. a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid 2. a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture More Definitions → |
paste | 1. any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency 2. a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry More Definitions → |
easter | 1. a wind from the east More Definitions → |
praise | 1. an expression of approval and commendation 2. offering words of homage as an act of worship More Definitions → |
veteran | 1. a serviceman who has seen considerable active service 2. a person who has served in the armed forces More Definitions → |
landing | 1. an intermediate platform in a staircase 2. structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods More Definitions → |
realistic | 1. aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are 2. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism More Definitions → |
showcase | 1. a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect 2. a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home More Definitions → |
integral | 1. of or denoted by an integer 2. the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x) More Definitions → |
relax | 1. become less tense, rest, or take one's ease 2. make less taut More Definitions → |
congressional | 1. of or relating to congress More Definitions → |
hardly | 1. only a very short time before 2. almost not More Definitions → |
prairie | 1. a treeless grassy plain More Definitions → |
bean | 1. any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food 2. any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans More Definitions → |
absent | 1. nonexistent 2. lost in thought; showing preoccupation More Definitions → |
photographic | 1. relating to photography or obtained by using photography 2. representing people or nature with the exactness and fidelity of a photograph More Definitions → |
coral | 1. a variable color averaging a deep pink 2. the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry More Definitions → |
float | 1. the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment 2. the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public More Definitions → |
bias | 1. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation 2. a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric More Definitions → |
acquire | 1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract 2. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect More Definitions → |
contrary | 1. a relation of direct opposition 2. exact opposition More Definitions → |
admitted | 1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of 2. allow to enter; grant entry to More Definitions → |
dairy | 1. a farm where dairy products are produced More Definitions → |
admit | 1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of 2. allow to enter; grant entry to More Definitions → |
fancy | 1. something many people believe that is false 2. imagination or fantasy; held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination More Definitions → |
equality | 1. the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status 2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced More Definitions → |
tap | 1. cut a female screw thread with a tap 2. draw from or dip into to get something More Definitions → |
companion | 1. be a companion to somebody 2. a friend who is frequently in the company of another More Definitions → |
squad | 1. a smallest army unit 2. a cooperative unit (especially in sports) More Definitions → |
analyze | 1. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning 2. make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features More Definitions → |
relate | 1. make a logical or causal connection 2. be relevant to More Definitions → |
wages | 1. a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing More Definitions → |
additionally | 1. in addition, by way of addition; furthermore More Definitions → |
invalid | 1. force to retire, remove from active duty, as of firemen 2. injure permanently More Definitions → |
martial | 1. (of persons) befitting a warrior 2. suggesting war or military life More Definitions → |
retain | 1. hold back within 2. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature More Definitions → |
chaos | 1. a state of extreme confusion and disorder 2. the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos More Definitions → |
wheat | 1. annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains 2. grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour More Definitions → |
beaver | 1. the soft brown fur of the beaver 2. a full beard More Definitions → |
updating | 1. the act of changing something to bring it up to date (usually by adding something) More Definitions → |
decorative | 1. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose More Definitions → |
enlargement | 1. the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope 2. the state of being enlarged More Definitions → |
bases | 1. installation from which a military force initiates operations 2. lowest support of a structure More Definitions → |
accused | 1. a defendant in a criminal proceeding More Definitions → |
anchor | 1. fix firmly and stably 2. secure a vessel with an anchor More Definitions → |
validation | 1. the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something 2. the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof More Definitions → |
parade | 1. walk ostentatiously 2. march in a procession in a public place More Definitions → |
gathered | 1. brought together in one place More Definitions → |
differential | 1. relating to or showing a difference 2. involving or containing one or more derivatives More Definitions → |
dramatic | 1. suitable to or characteristic of drama 2. pertaining to or characteristic of drama More Definitions → |
pendant | 1. held from above and hanging down 2. an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring) More Definitions → |
arthritis | 1. inflammation of a joint or joints More Definitions → |
taxation | 1. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government 2. government income due to taxation More Definitions → |
transcript | 1. something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech 2. a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) More Definitions → |
inflation | 1. a general and progressive increase in prices 2. (cosmology) a brief exponential expansion of the universe (faster than the speed of light) postulated to have occurred shortly after the big bang More Definitions → |
pray | 1. address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer 2. call upon in supplication; entreat More Definitions → |
contracting | 1. becoming infected More Definitions → |
reasonably | 1. to certain extent or degree 2. with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner More Definitions → |
bare | 1. expose to view 2. make public More Definitions → |
cattle | 1. domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age More Definitions → |
radical | 1. of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root 2. especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem More Definitions → |
treasure | 1. hold dear 2. be fond of; be attached to More Definitions → |
reload | 1. load anew 2. place a new load on More Definitions → |
flame | 1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke 2. shine with a sudden light More Definitions → |
assuming | 1. excessively forward More Definitions → |
monetary | 1. relating to or involving money More Definitions → |
floating | 1. the act of someone who floats on the water 2. borne up by or suspended in a liquid More Definitions → |
extraordinary | 1. beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; special 2. far more than usual or expected More Definitions → |
bolivia | 1. a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded More Definitions → |
coordinate | 1. bring order and organization to 2. bring into common action, movement, or condition More Definitions → |
alleged | 1. declared but not proved 2. doubtful or suspect More Definitions → |
limitation | 1. a principle that limits the extent of something 2. the quality of being limited or restricted More Definitions → |
illustration | 1. artwork that helps make something clear or attractive 2. showing by example More Definitions → |
bridal | 1. of or relating to a wedding 2. of or pertaining to a bride More Definitions → |
annex | 1. take (territory) as if by conquest 2. add an extra part to More Definitions → |
mag | 1. a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it More Definitions → |
inspiration | 1. arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity 2. a product of your creative thinking and work More Definitions → |
tribal | 1. relating to or characteristic of a tribe More Definitions → |
affecting | 1. arousing affect More Definitions → |
rebate | 1. give a reduction in the price during a sale 2. cut a rebate in (timber or stone) More Definitions → |
aggregate | 1. amount in the aggregate to 2. gather in a mass, sum, or whole More Definitions → |
actively | 1. in an active manner More Definitions → |
ciao | 1. an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) More Definitions → |
complicated | 1. difficult to analyze or understand More Definitions → |
fastest | 1. most quickly More Definitions → |
payroll | 1. a list of employees and their salaries 2. the total amount of money paid in wages More Definitions → |
collapse | 1. break down, literally or metaphorically 2. collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack More Definitions → |
beverage | 1. any liquid suitable for drinking More Definitions → |
cant | 1. heel over 2. stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition More Definitions → |
rarely | 1. not often More Definitions → |
barrier | 1. a structure or object that impedes free movement 2. any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective More Definitions → |
argue | 1. present reasons and arguments 2. have an argument about something More Definitions → |
arise | 1. come into existence; take on form or shape 2. originate or come into being More Definitions → |
particle | 1. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything 2. a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions More Definitions → |
advise | 1. give advice to 2. inform (somebody) of something More Definitions → |
pathology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases 2. any deviation from a healthy or normal condition More Definitions → |
bra | 1. an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts More Definitions → |
ordinance | 1. an authoritative command 2. a statute enacted by a city government More Definitions → |
reveal | 1. make manifest 2. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret More Definitions → |
canal | 1. (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion 2. a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance More Definitions → |
amino | 1. pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia 2. the radical -NH2 More Definitions → |
analytical | 1. using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles) 2. of a proposition that is necessarily true independent of fact or experience More Definitions → |
circulation | 1. the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines) 2. movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels More Definitions → |
assumption | 1. a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn 2. a hypothesis that is taken for granted More Definitions → |
nickname | 1. a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) 2. a descriptive name for a place or thing More Definitions → |
technician | 1. someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process 2. someone known for high skill in some intellectual or artistic technique More Definitions → |
washing | 1. the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) 2. garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering More Definitions → |
raid | 1. search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on 2. enter someone else's territory and take spoils More Definitions → |
playlist | 1. a list of musical selections for performance or for broadcast by radio More Definitions → |
registrar | 1. a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company 2. the administrator responsible for student records More Definitions → |
steady | 1. make steady 2. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace More Definitions → |
withdrawal | 1. a retraction of a previously held position 2. the act of taking out money or other capital More Definitions → |
cancellation | 1. the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement 2. the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void More Definitions → |
blame | 1. an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed 2. a reproach for some lapse or misdeed More Definitions → |
geneva | 1. gin made in the Netherlands More Definitions → |
veterinary | 1. of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine 2. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine More Definitions → |
handed | 1. having or involving the use of hands More Definitions → |
intake | 1. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) 2. an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container More Definitions → |
informal | 1. not formal 2. used of spoken and written language More Definitions → |
relevance | 1. the relation of something to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
mechanics | 1. the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference 2. the technical aspects of doing something More Definitions → |
heavily | 1. to a considerable degree 2. in a heavy-footed manner More Definitions → |
numerical | 1. of or relating to or denoting numbers 2. relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers More Definitions → |
accompanied | 1. be present or associated with an event or entity 2. go or travel along with More Definitions → |
assure | 1. make certain of 2. inform positively and with certainty and confidence More Definitions → |
invitation | 1. a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something 2. a tempting allurement More Definitions → |
randy | 1. feeling great sexual desire More Definitions → |
spirituality | 1. property or income owned by a church 2. concern with things of the spirit More Definitions → |
meanwhile | 1. the time between one event, process, or period and another 2. at the same time but in another place More Definitions → |
proprietary | 1. an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits 2. protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights More Definitions → |
naval | 1. connected with or belonging to or used in a navy More Definitions → |
medieval | 1. relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages 2. as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened More Definitions → |
porcelain | 1. ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic More Definitions → |
watt | 1. a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm More Definitions → |
casting | 1. object formed by a mold 2. the act of creating something by casting it in a mold More Definitions → |
donna | 1. an Italian woman of rank More Definitions → |
warrior | 1. someone engaged in or experienced in warfare More Definitions → |
diploma | 1. a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study More Definitions → |
cabin | 1. confine to a small space, such as a cabin 2. small room on a ship or boat where people sleep More Definitions → |
scanning | 1. examine minutely or intensely 2. examine hastily More Definitions → |
journalism | 1. newspapers and magazines collectively 2. the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media More Definitions → |
trivia | 1. (Middle Ages) an introductory curriculum at a medieval university involving grammar and logic and rhetoric; considered to be a triple way to eloquence 2. something of small importance More Definitions → |
grammar | 1. the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics) More Definitions → |
disagree | 1. be of different opinions 2. be different from one another More Definitions → |
undertaken | 1. enter upon an activity or enterprise 2. accept as a challenge More Definitions → |
hazard | 1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune 2. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another More Definitions → |
statewide | 1. occurring or extending throughout a state More Definitions → |
circular | 1. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution 2. describing a circle; moving in a circle More Definitions → |
anger | 1. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance 2. the state of being angry More Definitions → |
mainland | 1. the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula More Definitions → |
interact | 1. act together or towards others or with others More Definitions → |
snap | 1. the act of catching an object with the hands 2. a spell of cold weather More Definitions → |
happiness | 1. state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy 2. emotions experienced when in a state of well-being More Definitions → |
substantially | 1. to a great extent or degree 2. in a strong substantial way More Definitions → |
bizarre | 1. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual More Definitions → |
startup | 1. the act of setting in operation 2. the act of starting a new operation or practice More Definitions → |
handy | 1. easy to reach 2. useful and convenient More Definitions → |
swap | 1. exchange or give (something) in exchange for 2. move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science More Definitions → |
accomplished | 1. highly skilled 2. successfully completed or brought to an end More Definitions → |
correlation | 1. a reciprocal relation between two or more things 2. a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation) More Definitions → |
capitol | 1. a building occupied by a state legislature More Definitions → |
fragrance | 1. a distinctive odor that is pleasant 2. a pleasingly sweet olfactory property More Definitions → |
replica | 1. copy that is not the original; something that has been copied More Definitions → |
transparent | 1. transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity 2. so thin as to transmit light More Definitions → |
handled | 1. having a usually specified type of handle More Definitions → |
calm | 1. make calm or still 2. make steady More Definitions → |
inappropriate | 1. not suitable for a particular occasion etc 2. not in keeping with what is correct or proper More Definitions → |
exhaust | 1. wear out completely 2. use up (resources or materials) More Definitions → |
comparing | 1. the act of examining resemblances More Definitions → |
shanghai | 1. take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship More Definitions → |
vocational | 1. of or relating to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills More Definitions → |
farming | 1. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock 2. agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life More Definitions → |
batch | 1. batch together; assemble or process as a batch 2. all the loaves of bread baked at the same time More Definitions → |
organize | 1. create (as an entity) 2. cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea More Definitions → |
appreciated | 1. fully understood or grasped More Definitions → |
alter | 1. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation 2. become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence More Definitions → |
harmony | 1. compatibility in opinion and action 2. the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords More Definitions → |
asthma | 1. respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin More Definitions → |
developmental | 1. of or relating to or constituting development More Definitions → |
regulated | 1. controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law More Definitions → |
triangle | 1. a three-sided polygon 2. something approximating the shape of a triangle More Definitions → |
amend | 1. make amendments to 2. to make better More Definitions → |
anticipated | 1. expected hopefully More Definitions → |
oriental | 1. denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East More Definitions → |
reward | 1. a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing 2. payment made in return for a service rendered More Definitions → |
comparable | 1. able to be compared or worthy of comparison 2. conforming in every respect More Definitions → |
advocate | 1. push for something 2. speak, plead, or argue in favor of More Definitions → |
tray | 1. an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food More Definitions → |
medal | 1. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event More Definitions → |
harbour | 1. secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals) 2. keep in one's possession; of animals More Definitions → |
sage | 1. a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom 2. aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc More Definitions → |
vulnerable | 1. susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation 2. capable of being wounded or hurt More Definitions → |
arrange | 1. put into a proper or systematic order 2. make arrangements for More Definitions → |
artistic | 1. relating to or characteristic of art or artists 2. satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities More Definitions → |
bat | 1. nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate 2. (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit More Definitions → |
polar | 1. located at or near or coming from the earth's poles 2. of or existing at or near a geographical pole or within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles More Definitions → |
fallen | 1. descend in free fall under the influence of gravity 2. move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way More Definitions → |
respiratory | 1. pertaining to respiration More Definitions → |
transexual | 1. a person who has undergone a sex change operation 2. a person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex More Definitions → |
mainstream | 1. the prevailing current of thought More Definitions → |
sap | 1. deplete 2. excavate the earth beneath More Definitions → |
gather | 1. sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching 2. the act of gathering something More Definitions → |
maternity | 1. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus 2. the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother More Definitions → |
backed | 1. used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light 2. having a back or backing, usually of a specified type More Definitions → |
colonial | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony 2. of animals who live in colonies, such as ants More Definitions → |
embassy | 1. a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work 2. an ambassador and his entourage collectively More Definitions → |
cave | 1. hollow out as if making a cave or opening 2. explore natural caves More Definitions → |
arrest | 1. take into custody 2. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of More Definitions → |
volleyball | 1. a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands 2. an inflated ball used in playing volleyball More Definitions → |
marina | 1. a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers More Definitions → |
liabilities | 1. anything that is owed to someone else More Definitions → |
decreased | 1. made less in size or amount or degree More Definitions → |
patio | 1. usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence More Definitions → |
tolerance | 1. the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions 2. a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior More Definitions → |
creativity | 1. the ability to create More Definitions → |
grab | 1. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of 2. get hold of or seize quickly and easily More Definitions → |
attract | 1. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes 2. be attractive to More Definitions → |
disable | 1. make unable to perform a certain action 2. injure permanently More Definitions → |
snake | 1. move smoothly and sinuously, like a snake 2. form a snake-like pattern More Definitions → |
behavioral | 1. of or relating to behavior More Definitions → |
karaoke | 1. singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs) More Definitions → |
trap | 1. a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned 2. drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas More Definitions → |
collar | 1. a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over 2. (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal More Definitions → |
simultaneously | 1. at the same instant More Definitions → |
racial | 1. of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people 2. of or characteristic of race or races or arising from differences among groups More Definitions → |
integrate | 1. make into a whole or make part of a whole 2. open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups More Definitions → |
officially | 1. in an official role 2. with official authorization More Definitions → |
terrace | 1. usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence 2. a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below) More Definitions → |
bacteria | 1. (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants More Definitions → |
seafood | 1. edible fish (broadly including freshwater fish) or shellfish or roe etc More Definitions → |
jail | 1. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail 2. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
safely | 1. with safety; in a safe manner More Definitions → |
periodically | 1. in a sporadic manner More Definitions → |
durable | 1. existing for a long time 2. capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay More Definitions → |
allied | 1. become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage 2. related by common characteristics or ancestry More Definitions → |
transform | 1. subject to a mathematical transformation 2. change or alter in form, appearance, or nature More Definitions → |
vegetable | 1. edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant 2. any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower More Definitions → |
humanities | 1. studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills) More Definitions → |
wanting | 1. nonexistent 2. inadequate in amount or degree More Definitions → |
scratch | 1. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off 2. a depression scratched or carved into a surface More Definitions → |
alignment | 1. an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty 2. the spatial property possessed by an arrangement or position of things in a straight line or in parallel lines More Definitions → |
lace | 1. spin, wind, or twist together 2. make by braiding or interlacing More Definitions → |
nasty | 1. offensive or even (of persons) malicious 2. exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent More Definitions → |
latitude | 1. the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself 2. freedom from normal restraints in conduct More Definitions → |
hart | 1. a male deer, especially an adult male red deer More Definitions → |
attempted | 1. tried unsuccessfully More Definitions → |
trance | 1. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation 2. a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep More Definitions → |
locale | 1. the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) More Definitions → |
hammer | 1. the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled 2. a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking More Definitions → |
invasion | 1. the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder 2. any entry into an area not previously occupied More Definitions → |
mailed | 1. wearing protective mail More Definitions → |
arctic | 1. extremely cold 2. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow More Definitions → |
beneath | 1. in or to a place that is lower More Definitions → |
infrared | 1. the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic wave frequencies below the visible range 2. electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves More Definitions → |
aggressive | 1. tending to spread quickly 2. characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight More Definitions → |
quarters | 1. housing available for people to live in More Definitions → |
motivation | 1. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior 2. the condition of being motivated More Definitions → |
pharmacology | 1. the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects More Definitions → |
taxi | 1. travel slowly 2. ride in a taxicab More Definitions → |
appreciation | 1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something 2. delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) More Definitions → |
gravity | 1. (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface 2. a manner that is serious and solemn More Definitions → |
incorporate | 1. make into a whole or make part of a whole 2. include or contain; have as a component More Definitions → |
treasurer | 1. an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds More Definitions → |
humanity | 1. the quality of being humane 2. the quality of being human More Definitions → |
transcription | 1. something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation 2. (genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA More Definitions → |
galaxy | 1. a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people) 2. tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall More Definitions → |
snapshot | 1. an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera More Definitions → |
caring | 1. feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others 2. a loving feeling More Definitions → |
testament | 1. a profession of belief 2. a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die More Definitions → |
dominant | 1. (music) the fifth note of the diatonic scale 2. an allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different More Definitions → |
stomach | 1. bear to eat 2. put up with something or somebody unpleasant More Definitions → |
partially | 1. to some extent; in some degree; not wholly More Definitions → |
anatomy | 1. the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals 2. alternative names for the body of a human being More Definitions → |
fraction | 1. a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process 2. a small part or item forming a piece of a whole More Definitions → |
uncertainty | 1. being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance 2. the state of being unsure of something More Definitions → |
breakdown | 1. the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue 2. a mental or physical breakdown More Definitions → |
marker | 1. some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something 2. a distinguishing symbol More Definitions → |
subsidiary | 1. an assistant subject to the authority or control of another 2. a company that is completely controlled by another company More Definitions → |
clarity | 1. free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression 2. the quality of clear water More Definitions → |
encouraging | 1. giving courage or confidence or hope 2. furnishing support and encouragement More Definitions → |
airfare | 1. the fare charged for traveling by airplane More Definitions → |
beneficial | 1. promoting or enhancing well-being More Definitions → |
vaccine | 1. immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies More Definitions → |
crap | 1. have a bowel movement 2. obscene terms for feces More Definitions → |
fate | 1. an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future 2. the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events More Definitions → |
threatened | 1. (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered More Definitions → |
alpine | 1. relating to or characteristic of alps 2. living or growing above the timber line More Definitions → |
fabulous | 1. extremely pleasing 2. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity More Definitions → |
alias | 1. a name that has been assumed 2. as known or named at another time or place More Definitions → |
thesaurus | 1. a book containing a classified list of synonyms More Definitions → |
individually | 1. apart from others More Definitions → |
battlefield | 1. a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought More Definitions → |
literally | 1. in a literal sense 2. (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration More Definitions → |
ecological | 1. characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment 2. of or relating to the science of ecology More Definitions → |
oval | 1. rounded like an egg 2. a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it More Definitions → |
soma | 1. leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink 2. alternative names for the body of a human being More Definitions → |
appraisal | 1. the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth 2. a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) More Definitions → |
maritime | 1. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen 2. bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea More Definitions → |
overhead | 1. the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes 2. (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command More Definitions → |
geographical | 1. of or relating to the science of geography 2. determined by geography More Definitions → |
trash | 1. worthless material that is to be disposed of 2. worthless people More Definitions → |
earl | 1. a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount More Definitions → |
manor | 1. the mansion of a lord or wealthy person 2. the landed estate of a lord (including the house on it) More Definitions → |
homeland | 1. the country where you were born More Definitions → |
bailey | 1. the outer courtyard of a castle 2. the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle More Definitions → |
cleaners | 1. shop where dry cleaning is done More Definitions → |
eternal | 1. continuing forever or indefinitely 2. tiresomely long; seemingly without end More Definitions → |
aboriginal | 1. an indigenous person who was born in a particular place 2. characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning More Definitions → |
remarkable | 1. unusual or striking 2. worthy of attention More Definitions → |
rotation | 1. the act of rotating as if on an axis 2. (mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin More Definitions → |
boulevard | 1. a wide street or thoroughfare More Definitions → |
compliant | 1. inclined to comply More Definitions → |
imagination | 1. the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses 2. the ability to form mental images of things or events More Definitions → |
varied | 1. become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence 2. be at variance with; be out of line with More Definitions → |
activated | 1. (of sewage) treated with aeration and bacteria to aid decomposition 2. (of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive More Definitions → |
actress | 1. a female actor More Definitions → |
assign | 1. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) 2. give out More Definitions → |
accommodate | 1. be agreeable or acceptable to 2. make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose More Definitions → |
aurora | 1. the first light of day 2. an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force More Definitions → |
shade | 1. relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body 2. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color More Definitions → |
dietary | 1. a regulated daily food allowance 2. of or relating to the diet More Definitions → |
accepting | 1. tolerating without protest More Definitions → |
precipitation | 1. the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time 2. the process of forming a chemical precipitate More Definitions → |
isolation | 1. a state of separation between persons or groups 2. a feeling of being disliked and alone More Definitions → |
sustained | 1. maintained at length without interruption or weakening 2. (of an electric arc) continuous More Definitions → |
matched | 1. going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities 2. provided with a worthy adversary or competitor More Definitions → |
approximate | 1. be close or similar 2. judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) More Definitions → |
rational | 1. consistent with or based on or using reason 2. capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers More Definitions → |
programmer | 1. a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs More Definitions → |
warming | 1. the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature 2. warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt More Definitions → |
fountain | 1. a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises 2. a natural flow of ground water More Definitions → |
grave | 1. shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it 2. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface More Definitions → |
legitimate | 1. make legal 2. show or affirm to be just and legitimate More Definitions → |
investigator | 1. a scientist who devotes himself to doing research 2. someone who investigates More Definitions → |
plaintiff | 1. a person who brings an action in a court of law More Definitions → |
footage | 1. film that has been shot 2. a rate of charging by the linear foot of work done More Definitions → |
freelance | 1. work independently and on temporary contracts rather than for a long-term employer 2. a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them More Definitions → |
valuation | 1. an appraisal of the value of something 2. assessed price More Definitions → |
cigarette | 1. finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking More Definitions → |
characteristic | 1. a prominent attribute or aspect of something 2. a distinguishing quality; a feature that can be used to identify something More Definitions → |
headline | 1. the heading or caption of a newspaper article 2. publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline More Definitions → |
narrative | 1. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program 2. consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story More Definitions → |
karma | 1. (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation More Definitions → |
quantitative | 1. expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement 2. relating to the measurement of quantity More Definitions → |
defeat | 1. win a victory over 2. thwart the passage of More Definitions → |
naughty | 1. suggestive of sexual impropriety 2. badly behaved More Definitions → |
harper | 1. someone who plays the harp More Definitions → |
tenant | 1. occupy as a tenant 2. someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else More Definitions → |
sustainability | 1. the property of being sustainable More Definitions → |
tattoo | 1. a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters 2. a design on the skin made by tattooing More Definitions → |
shake | 1. building material used as siding or roofing 2. frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream More Definitions → |
algebra | 1. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations More Definitions → |
formatting | 1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) 2. set (printed matter) into a specific format More Definitions → |
nutritional | 1. of or relating to or providing nutrition More Definitions → |
yea | 1. yes 2. not only so, but More Definitions → |
wrapping | 1. arrange or fold as a cover or protection 2. arrange or coil around More Definitions → |
tar | 1. coat with tar 2. any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue More Definitions → |
readily | 1. without much difficulty 2. in a punctual manner More Definitions → |
affiliation | 1. a social or business relationship 2. the act of becoming formally connected or joined More Definitions → |
clan | 1. group of people related by blood or marriage More Definitions → |
legally | 1. by law; conforming to the law 2. in a legal manner More Definitions → |
shame | 1. a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt 2. a state of dishonor More Definitions → |
satisfactory | 1. giving satisfaction 2. meeting requirements More Definitions → |
revolutionary | 1. of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn 2. relating to or having the nature of a revolution More Definitions → |
civilian | 1. a nonmilitary citizen 2. associated with civil life or performed by persons who are not active members of the military More Definitions → |
mesa | 1. flat tableland with steep edges More Definitions → |
fatal | 1. having momentous consequences; of decisive importance 2. (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin More Definitions → |
breathing | 1. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation 2. passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination More Definitions → |
graphical | 1. relating to or presented by a graph 2. written or drawn or engraved More Definitions → |
aerospace | 1. the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole More Definitions → |
meaningful | 1. having a meaning or purpose More Definitions → |
retreat | 1. pull back or move away or backward 2. move away, as for privacy More Definitions → |
adapted | 1. changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose More Definitions → |
barely | 1. only a very short time before 2. almost not More Definitions → |
democrat | 1. an advocate of democratic principles More Definitions → |
failing | 1. a flaw or weak point 2. failure to reach a minimum required performance More Definitions → |
retained | 1. continued in your keeping or use or memory More Definitions → |
marble | 1. paint or stain like marble 2. a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material More Definitions → |
accreditation | 1. the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards) More Definitions → |
blackberry | 1. large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus 2. bramble with sweet edible black or dark purple berries that usually do not separate from the receptacle More Definitions → |
highland | 1. elevated (e.g., mountainous) land 2. used of high or hilly country More Definitions → |
meditation | 1. continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature 2. (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) More Definitions → |
modular | 1. constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use More Definitions → |
instrumental | 1. relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments 2. serving or acting as a means or aid More Definitions → |
balloon | 1. ride in a hot-air balloon 2. become inflated More Definitions → |
ham | 1. meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked) 2. a licensed amateur radio operator More Definitions → |
partition | 1. a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another) 2. (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit More Definitions → |
magnet | 1. (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field 2. a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts More Definitions → |
cayman | 1. a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly More Definitions → |
jaguar | 1. a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis More Definitions → |
thanksgiving | 1. a short prayer of thanks before a meal More Definitions → |
rand | 1. the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
indication | 1. something that serves to indicate or suggest 2. the act of indicating or pointing out by name More Definitions → |
congratulations | 1. an expression of approval and commendation More Definitions → |
acre | 1. a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries More Definitions → |
aqua | 1. a shade of blue tinged with green More Definitions → |
consultancy | 1. the practice of giving expert advice within a particular field More Definitions → |
finances | 1. assets in the form of money More Definitions → |
patrol | 1. a detachment used for security or reconnaissance 2. the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes More Definitions → |
carnival | 1. a festival marked by merrymaking and processions 2. a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment More Definitions → |
physically | 1. in accord with physical laws More Definitions → |
satin | 1. a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back More Definitions → |
garbage | 1. food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) 2. a worthless message More Definitions → |
peninsula | 1. a large mass of land projecting into a body of water More Definitions → |
accurately | 1. with few mistakes 2. strictly correctly More Definitions → |
schema | 1. an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world 2. a schematic or preliminary plan More Definitions → |
sofa | 1. an upholstered seat for more than one person More Definitions → |
parliamentary | 1. relating to or having the nature of a parliament 2. having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament More Definitions → |
savannah | 1. a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions More Definitions → |
barrel | 1. put in barrels 2. a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired More Definitions → |
metadata | 1. data about data More Definitions → |
jar | 1. be incompatible; be or come into conflict 2. move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion More Definitions → |
acknowledge | 1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of 2. report the receipt of More Definitions → |
caution | 1. the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger 2. a warning against certain acts More Definitions → |
questionnaire | 1. a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information More Definitions → |
qualification | 1. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something 2. the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea More Definitions → |
namely | 1. as follows More Definitions → |
miniature | 1. being on a very small scale 2. painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts) More Definitions → |
hack | 1. one who works hard at boring tasks 2. a politician who belongs to a small clique that controls a political party for private rather than public ends More Definitions → |
dare | 1. take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission 2. to be courageous enough to try or do something More Definitions → |
interstate | 1. involving and relating to the mutual relations of states especially of the United States 2. one of the system of highways linking major cities in the 48 contiguous states of the United States More Definitions → |
aerial | 1. a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer 2. an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals More Definitions → |
hawk | 1. diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail 2. an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations More Definitions → |
systematic | 1. characterized by order and planning 2. of or relating to taxonomy More Definitions → |
makeup | 1. cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance 2. an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event More Definitions → |
lamb | 1. young sheep 2. a person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters) More Definitions → |
magnitude | 1. the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small) 2. a number assigned to the ratio of two quantities; two quantities are of the same order of magnitude if one is less than 10 times as large as the other; the number of magnitudes that the quantities differ is specified to within a power of 10 More Definitions → |
vocabulary | 1. a listing of the words used in some enterprise 2. a language user's knowledge of words More Definitions → |
earthquake | 1. shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity 2. a disturbance that is extremely disruptive More Definitions → |
geological | 1. of or relating to or based on geology More Definitions → |
lasting | 1. existing for a long time 2. lasting a long time without change More Definitions → |
roommate | 1. an associate who shares a room with you More Definitions → |
computational | 1. of or involving computation or computers More Definitions → |
wax | 1. cover with wax 2. go up or advance More Definitions → |
answering | 1. replying More Definitions → |
reggae | 1. popular music originating in the West Indies; repetitive bass riffs and regular chords played on the off beat by a guitar More Definitions → |
conspiracy | 1. a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act 2. a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) More Definitions → |
surname | 1. the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name) More Definitions → |
organizer | 1. a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise 2. someone who enlists workers to join a union More Definitions → |
allergy | 1. hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity More Definitions → |
sake | 1. Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot 2. a reason for wanting something done More Definitions → |
cumulative | 1. increasing by successive addition More Definitions → |
tackle | 1. the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team 2. gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails More Definitions → |
amplifier | 1. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it More Definitions → |
arbitrary | 1. based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice More Definitions → |
titanium | 1. a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite More Definitions → |
fairy | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers 2. offensive term for a homosexual man More Definitions → |
shaft | 1. a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer 2. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect More Definitions → |
lean | 1. to incline or bend from a vertical position 2. cause to lean or incline More Definitions → |
occasional | 1. occurring from time to time 2. occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals More Definitions → |
ana | 1. a collection of anecdotes about a person or place More Definitions → |
drain | 1. flow off gradually 2. deplete of resources More Definitions → |
potato | 1. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland 2. annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous More Definitions → |
panic | 1. an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety 2. sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events More Definitions → |
transsexual | 1. a person who has undergone a sex change operation 2. a person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex More Definitions → |
basement | 1. the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage 2. the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture More Definitions → |
strand | 1. leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue 2. drive (a vessel) ashore More Definitions → |
sandwich | 1. two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them 2. make into a sandwich More Definitions → |
lawsuit | 1. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy More Definitions → |
alto | 1. a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef 2. the lowest female singing voice More Definitions → |
informative | 1. tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance 2. serving to instruct or enlighten or inform More Definitions → |
hierarchy | 1. a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system 2. the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body More Definitions → |
abandoned | 1. forsaken by owner or inhabitants 2. unrestrained and uninhibited More Definitions → |
italic | 1. characterized by slanting characters 2. a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right More Definitions → |
beats | 1. a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop) More Definitions → |
scuba | 1. a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus More Definitions → |
dash | 1. run or move very quickly or hastily 2. break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over More Definitions → |
passive | 1. the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb 2. peacefully resistant in response to injustice More Definitions → |
valued | 1. (usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind 2. held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature More Definitions → |
cage | 1. an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept 2. something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement More Definitions → |
courage | 1. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear More Definitions → |
gazette | 1. a newspaper or official journal 2. publish in a gazette More Definitions → |
extraction | 1. the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means 2. properties attributable to your ancestry More Definitions → |
batman | 1. an orderly assigned to serve a British military officer More Definitions → |
elevation | 1. the event of something being raised upward 2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development More Definitions → |
lap | 1. lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another 2. pass the tongue over More Definitions → |
utilization | 1. the act of using 2. the state of having been made use of More Definitions → |
calibration | 1. the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument More Definitions → |
entertaining | 1. agreeably diverting More Definitions → |
peaceful | 1. peacefully resistant in response to injustice 2. not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war More Definitions → |
altered | 1. having testicles or ovaries removed 2. changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose More Definitions → |
renewable | 1. that can be renewed or extended 2. capable of being renewed; replaceable More Definitions → |
rage | 1. a feeling of intense anger 2. a state of extreme anger More Definitions → |
astrology | 1. a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon More Definitions → |
pavilion | 1. large and often sumptuous tent More Definitions → |
tactics | 1. the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy 2. a plan for attaining a particular goal More Definitions → |
supplemental | 1. functioning in a supporting capacity 2. added to complete or make up a deficiency More Definitions → |
travelling | 1. change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically 2. undertake a journey or trip More Definitions → |
talented | 1. endowed with talent or talents More Definitions → |
spreading | 1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space 2. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate More Definitions → |
steal | 1. take without the owner's consent 2. move stealthily More Definitions → |
parcel | 1. a wrapped container 2. the allotment of some amount by dividing something More Definitions → |
widespread | 1. widely circulated or diffused 2. distributed over a considerable extent More Definitions → |
acrylic | 1. polymerized from acrylonitrile 2. a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives More Definitions → |
flavor | 1. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people 2. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth More Definitions → |
alike | 1. having the same or similar characteristics 2. equally More Definitions → |
metallic | 1. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal 2. a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal More Definitions → |
acne | 1. an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones More Definitions → |
atmospheric | 1. relating to or located in the atmosphere More Definitions → |
halo | 1. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint 2. a toroidal shape More Definitions → |
parental | 1. designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced 2. relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent More Definitions → |
marathon | 1. any long and arduous undertaking 2. a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards More Definitions → |
ant | 1. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers More Definitions → |
gasoline | 1. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines More Definitions → |
apt | 1. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward 2. at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant More Definitions → |
dealt | 1. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression 2. take into consideration for exemplifying purposes More Definitions → |
catalyst | 1. (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected 2. something that causes an important event to happen More Definitions → |
trader | 1. someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold More Definitions → |
allowance | 1. an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period) 2. a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses More Definitions → |
denial | 1. the act of refusing to comply (as with a request) 2. the act of asserting that something alleged is not true More Definitions → |
designation | 1. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others 2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position More Definitions → |
prepaid | 1. pay for something before receiving it 2. used especially of mail; paid in advance More Definitions → |
duplicate | 1. make or do or perform again 2. duplicate or match More Definitions → |
badge | 1. put a badge on 2. an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.) More Definitions → |
civilization | 1. a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations) 2. the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization More Definitions → |
analyzed | 1. examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts More Definitions → |
heath | 1. a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers 2. a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation More Definitions → |
ballot | 1. a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting 2. a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative More Definitions → |
varying | 1. marked by diversity or difference More Definitions → |
validity | 1. the quality of being valid and rigorous 2. the quality of having legal force or effectiveness More Definitions → |
realm | 1. a domain in which something is dominant 2. the domain ruled by a king or queen More Definitions → |
postcard | 1. a card for sending messages by post without an envelope More Definitions → |
elephant | 1. five-toed pachyderm 2. the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 More Definitions → |
tsunami | 1. a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption More Definitions → |
scholar | 1. a learned person; someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines 2. someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs More Definitions → |
internationally | 1. worldwide More Definitions → |
coating | 1. a thin layer covering something 2. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) More Definitions → |
wallet | 1. a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money More Definitions → |
cleared | 1. freed from any question of guilt 2. rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush More Definitions → |
accomplish | 1. put in effect 2. to gain with effort More Definitions → |
boating | 1. water travel for pleasure More Definitions → |
drainage | 1. emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it More Definitions → |
vegetarian | 1. eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products More Definitions → |
yeast | 1. a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey 2. any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division More Definitions → |
pas | 1. (ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet) More Definitions → |
clearing | 1. a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area 2. the act of freeing from suspicion More Definitions → |
ambassador | 1. a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another 2. an informal representative More Definitions → |
coated | 1. having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination 2. having or dressed in a coat More Definitions → |
vegetation | 1. all the plant life in a particular region or period 2. the process of growth in plants More Definitions → |
specially | 1. in a special manner 2. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common More Definitions → |
aquatic | 1. relating to or consisting of or being in water 2. operating or living or growing in water More Definitions → |
reliance | 1. certainty based on past experience 2. the state of relying on something More Definitions → |
assured | 1. marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence 2. characterized by certainty or security More Definitions → |
biblical | 1. of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible 2. in keeping with the nature of the Bible or its times or people More Definitions → |
accent | 1. distinctive manner of oral expression 2. special importance or significance More Definitions → |
ambient | 1. completely enveloping More Definitions → |
mileage | 1. distance measured in miles 2. the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned More Definitions → |
prostate | 1. relating to the prostate gland 2. a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of semen More Definitions → |
adaptor | 1. device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible More Definitions → |
auburn | 1. (of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown More Definitions → |
vampire | 1. (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living More Definitions → |
softball | 1. a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger 2. ball used in playing softball More Definitions → |
quad | 1. one of four children born at the same time from the same pregnancy 2. a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg More Definitions → |
framing | 1. formulation of the plans and important details 2. a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror More Definitions → |
organised | 1. being a member of or formed into a labor union More Definitions → |
musician | 1. someone who plays a music as a profession 2. artist who composes or conducts music as a profession More Definitions → |
integrating | 1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community More Definitions → |
dispatch | 1. send away towards a designated goal 2. complete or carry out More Definitions → |
armor | 1. protective covering made of metal and used in combat 2. a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles More Definitions → |
remark | 1. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information 2. explicit notice More Definitions → |
reasoning | 1. thinking that is coherent and logical 2. endowed with the capacity to reason More Definitions → |
charitable | 1. relating to or characterized by charity 2. full of love and generosity More Definitions → |
replacing | 1. the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another More Definitions → |
researcher | 1. a scientist who devotes himself to doing research More Definitions → |
watershed | 1. a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems 2. the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet More Definitions → |
acknowledged | 1. generally accepted 2. recognized or made known or admitted More Definitions → |
granny | 1. the mother of your father or mother 2. an old woman More Definitions → |
viral | 1. relating to or caused by a virus More Definitions → |
laden | 1. remove with or as if with a ladle 2. fill or place a load on More Definitions → |
qualifying | 1. the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase 2. success in satisfying a test or requirement More Definitions → |
chassis | 1. alternative names for the body of a human being 2. a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device More Definitions → |
estimation | 1. a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) 2. the respect with which a person is held More Definitions → |
barn | 1. an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals 2. (physics) a unit of nuclear cross section; the effective circular area that one particle presents to another as a target for an encounter More Definitions → |
pediatric | 1. of or relating to the medical care of children More Definitions → |
fare | 1. proceed or get along 2. eat well More Definitions → |
bald | 1. with no effort to conceal 2. lacking hair on all or most of the scalp More Definitions → |
craps | 1. expressions used when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot 2. a gambling game played with two dice; a first throw of 7 or 11 wins and a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses and a first throw of any other number must be repeated to win before a 7 is thrown, which loses the bet and the dice More Definitions → |
dame | 1. informal terms for a (young) woman 2. a woman of refinement More Definitions → |
sally | 1. witty remark 2. a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position More Definitions → |
yacht | 1. travel in a yacht 2. an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing More Definitions → |
ate | 1. take in solid food 2. eat a meal; take a meal More Definitions → |
breach | 1. a failure to perform some promised act or obligation 2. an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification) More Definitions → |
whale | 1. a very large person; impressive in size or qualities 2. any of the larger cetacean mammals having a streamlined body and breathing through a blowhole on the head More Definitions → |
traveller | 1. a person who changes location More Definitions → |
tomatoes | 1. mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable 2. native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties More Definitions → |
benchmark | 1. a standard by which something can be measured or judged 2. a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point More Definitions → |
stationery | 1. paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes More Definitions → |
mustang | 1. small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish More Definitions → |
unauthorized | 1. not endowed with authority 2. without official authorization More Definitions → |
antibody | 1. any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response More Definitions → |
pastor | 1. a person authorized to conduct religious worship More Definitions → |
shark | 1. any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales 2. a person who is ruthless and greedy and dishonest More Definitions → |
grateful | 1. feeling or showing gratitude 2. affording comfort or pleasure More Definitions → |
emerald | 1. a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone 2. a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem More Definitions → |
gradually | 1. in a gradual manner More Definitions → |
laughing | 1. showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness More Definitions → |
desirable | 1. worth having or seeking or achieving 2. worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse More Definitions → |
tract | 1. an extended area of land 2. a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose More Definitions → |
ballet | 1. a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers 2. music written for a ballet More Definitions → |
journalist | 1. a writer for newspapers and magazines 2. someone who keeps a diary or journal More Definitions → |
afterwards | 1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time More Definitions → |
webpage | 1. a document connected to the World Wide Web and viewable by anyone connected to the internet who has a web browser More Definitions → |
garlic | 1. bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves 2. aromatic bulb used as seasoning More Definitions → |
banned | 1. forbid the public distribution of (a movie or a newspaper) 2. prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure More Definitions → |
tariff | 1. charge a tariff 2. a government tax on imports or exports More Definitions → |
pasta | 1. a dish that contains pasta as its main ingredient 2. shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg More Definitions → |
wrapped | 1. arrange or fold as a cover or protection 2. arrange or coil around More Definitions → |
focal | 1. of or relating to a focus 2. having or localized centrally at a focus More Definitions → |
bibliographic | 1. relating to or dealing with bibliography More Definitions → |
distant | 1. separated in space or coming from or going to a distance 2. far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship More Definitions → |
champagne | 1. a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there More Definitions → |
ala | 1. a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism 2. a wing of an insect More Definitions → |
decimal | 1. a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10 2. a number in the decimal system More Definitions → |
deviation | 1. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm 2. the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function More Definitions → |
samba | 1. dance the samba 2. large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood More Definitions → |
magical | 1. possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers More Definitions → |
irrigation | 1. supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc 2. (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution More Definitions → |
miracle | 1. any amazing or wonderful occurrence 2. a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent More Definitions → |
manually | 1. by hand More Definitions → |
hydraulic | 1. moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil) 2. of or relating to the study of hydraulics More Definitions → |
yearly | 1. a reference book that is published regularly once every year 2. occurring or payable every year More Definitions → |
penetration | 1. an attack that penetrates into enemy territory 2. clear or deep perception of a situation More Definitions → |
hash | 1. chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned 2. purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen More Definitions → |
lazy | 1. moving slowly and gently 2. disinclined to work or exertion More Definitions → |
retrieval | 1. (computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory 2. the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory More Definitions → |
marvel | 1. something that causes feelings of wonder 2. be amazed at More Definitions → |
importantly | 1. in an important way or to an important degree 2. in an important way More Definitions → |
apparatus | 1. equipment designed to serve a specific function 2. (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function More Definitions → |
terrain | 1. a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential More Definitions → |
nomination | 1. the act of officially naming a candidate 2. the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election More Definitions → |
empirical | 1. derived from experiment and observation rather than theory 2. relying on medical quackery More Definitions → |
rotary | 1. relating to or characterized by rotation 2. describing a circle; moving in a circle More Definitions → |
deaf | 1. make or render deaf 2. people who have severe hearing impairments More Definitions → |
sapphire | 1. a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone 2. a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem More Definitions → |
kinase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme More Definitions → |
remainder | 1. something left after other parts have been taken away 2. the part of the dividend that is left over when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor More Definitions → |
labeled | 1. bearing or marked with a label or tag More Definitions → |
marking | 1. a distinguishing symbol 2. a pattern of marks More Definitions → |
blah | 1. pompous or pretentious talk or writing More Definitions → |
concentrate | 1. the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore 2. a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water More Definitions → |
intimate | 1. give to understand 2. imply as a possibility More Definitions → |
deadly | 1. causing or capable of causing death 2. of an instrument of certain death More Definitions → |
refrigerator | 1. white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures More Definitions → |
workstation | 1. a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer More Definitions → |
holocaust | 1. an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire) More Definitions → |
dosage | 1. the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time 2. a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time More Definitions → |
variance | 1. an event that departs from expectations 2. discord that splits a group More Definitions → |
navigator | 1. the ship's officer in charge of navigation 2. the member of an aircrew who is responsible for the aircraft's course More Definitions → |
baking | 1. making bread or cake or pastry etc. 2. cooking by dry heat in an oven More Definitions → |
marijuana | 1. a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction 2. the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect More Definitions → |
adaptive | 1. having a capacity for adaptation More Definitions → |
cathedral | 1. relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne 2. any large and important church More Definitions → |
brakes | 1. a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle More Definitions → |
nirvana | 1. (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness 2. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace More Definitions → |
madness | 1. obsolete terms for legal insanity 2. an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain More Definitions → |
fascinating | 1. capable of arousing and holding the attention 2. capturing interest as if by a spell More Definitions → |
heated | 1. made warm or hot (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated') 2. marked by emotional heat; vehement More Definitions → |
computation | 1. the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods 2. problem solving that involves numbers or quantities More Definitions → |
hay | 1. grass mowed and cured for use as fodder 2. convert (plant material) into hay More Definitions → |
cardiovascular | 1. of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels More Definitions → |
cardiac | 1. of or relating to the heart More Definitions → |
salvation | 1. (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil 2. a means of preserving from harm or unpleasantness More Definitions → |
accompanying | 1. occurring with or following as a consequence More Definitions → |
brutal | 1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering 2. punishingly harsh More Definitions → |
arbitration | 1. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management) 2. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment More Definitions → |
sacrifice | 1. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. 2. personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective) More Definitions → |
removable | 1. capable of being removed or taken away or dismissed 2. able to be obliterated completely More Definitions → |
anthropology | 1. the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings More Definitions → |
skating | 1. the sport of gliding on skates More Definitions → |
kinda | 1. to some (great or small) extent More Definitions → |
grad | 1. one-hundredth of a right angle 2. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) More Definitions → |
malpractice | 1. professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage 2. a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct More Definitions → |
educated | 1. characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved 2. possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge) More Definitions → |
suburban | 1. relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs More Definitions → |
hepatitis | 1. inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin More Definitions → |
nationally | 1. with regard to a nation taken as a whole 2. extending throughout an entire nation More Definitions → |
tomato | 1. mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable 2. native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties More Definitions → |
waterproof | 1. make watertight 2. not permitting the passage of water More Definitions → |
waiver | 1. a formal written statement of relinquishment More Definitions → |
pale | 1. turn pale, as if in fear 2. very light colored; highly diluted with white More Definitions → |
humanitarian | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism 2. someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms More Definitions → |
bacterial | 1. relating to or caused by bacteria More Definitions → |
undertake | 1. enter upon an activity or enterprise 2. accept as a challenge More Definitions → |
declare | 1. state emphatically and authoritatively 2. announce publicly or officially More Definitions → |
impaired | 1. diminished in strength, quality, or utility 2. mentally or physically unfit More Definitions → |
tear | 1. separate or cause to separate abruptly 2. to separate or be separated by force More Definitions → |
stranger | 1. anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found 2. an individual that one is not acquainted with More Definitions → |
tragedy | 1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune 2. drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity More Definitions → |
painful | 1. causing physical or psychological pain 2. causing misery or pain or distress More Definitions → |
tribunal | 1. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business More Definitions → |
secretariat | 1. an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations More Definitions → |
gale | 1. a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale More Definitions → |
adolescent | 1. relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent 2. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity More Definitions → |
lately | 1. in the recent past More Definitions → |
cancelled | 1. postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled 2. make up for More Definitions → |
scary | 1. provoking fear or terror More Definitions → |
mattress | 1. a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed More Definitions → |
banana | 1. any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits 2. elongated crescent-shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh More Definitions → |
demographic | 1. of or relating to demography 2. a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.) More Definitions → |
charming | 1. pleasing or delighting 2. possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers More Definitions → |
disciplinary | 1. relating to discipline in behavior 2. relating to a specific field of academic study More Definitions → |
annoying | 1. the act of troubling or annoying someone 2. causing irritation or annoyance More Definitions → |
stays | 1. a woman's close-fitting foundation garment More Definitions → |
affair | 1. a vaguely specified concern 2. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship More Definitions → |
washer | 1. someone who washes things for a living 2. seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage More Definitions → |
elimination | 1. the act of removing or getting rid of something 2. the bodily process of discharging waste matter More Definitions → |
hypothetical | 1. a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc. 2. based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence More Definitions → |
complimentary | 1. conveying or resembling a compliment 2. costing nothing More Definitions → |
graduated | 1. marked with or divided into degrees 2. taking place by degrees More Definitions → |
walnut | 1. nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell 2. hard dark-brown wood of any of various walnut trees; used especially for furniture and paneling More Definitions → |
lance | 1. move quickly, as if by cutting one's way 2. pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight More Definitions → |
ladder | 1. steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down 2. ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress More Definitions → |
unnecessary | 1. not necessary More Definitions → |
dramatically | 1. in a very impressive manner 2. in a dramatic manner More Definitions → |
maximize | 1. make as big or large as possible 2. make the most of More Definitions → |
characterization | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features More Definitions → |
fundamentals | 1. principles from which other truths can be derived More Definitions → |
contamination | 1. the state of being contaminated 2. a substance that contaminates More Definitions → |
endangered | 1. (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction More Definitions → |
expiration | 1. a coming to an end of a contract period 2. euphemistic expressions for death More Definitions → |
align | 1. place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight 2. be or come into adjustment with More Definitions → |
peripheral | 1. related to the key issue but not of central importance 2. on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area More Definitions → |
engaging | 1. attracting or delighting More Definitions → |
negotiation | 1. a discussion intended to produce an agreement 2. the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms More Definitions → |
nominated | 1. appointed by nomination More Definitions → |
confidentiality | 1. the state of being secret 2. discretion in keeping secret information More Definitions → |
electoral | 1. of or relating to elections 2. relating to or composed of electors More Definitions → |
alternatively | 1. in place of, or as an alternative to More Definitions → |
alloy | 1. a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten 2. the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something More Definitions → |
yang | 1. the bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology More Definitions → |
controversial | 1. marked by or capable of arousing controversy More Definitions → |
blanket | 1. cover as if with a blanket 2. form a blanket-like cover (over) More Definitions → |
trauma | 1. any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury 2. an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects More Definitions → |
advert | 1. give heed (to) 2. make a more or less disguised reference to More Definitions → |
demanding | 1. requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill More Definitions → |
vanilla | 1. any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers 2. a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans) More Definitions → |
spank | 1. a slap with the flat of the hand 2. give a spanking to; subject to a spanking More Definitions → |
practitioner | 1. someone who practices a learned profession More Definitions → |
motivated | 1. provided with a motive or given incentive for action More Definitions → |
vault | 1. jump across or leap over (an obstacle) 2. bound vigorously More Definitions → |
revelation | 1. the speech act of making something evident 2. an enlightening or astonishing disclosure More Definitions → |
delegation | 1. a group of representatives or delegates 2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
backing | 1. the act of providing approval and support 2. something forming a back that is added for strengthening More Definitions → |
transparency | 1. permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation 2. the quality of being clear and transparent More Definitions → |
bacon | 1. back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried More Definitions → |
heater | 1. device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room 2. (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity More Definitions → |
cannon | 1. a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels 2. heavy gun fired from a tank More Definitions → |
feat | 1. a notable achievement More Definitions → |
temporarily | 1. for a limited time only; not permanently More Definitions → |
transmit | 1. transfer to another 2. transmit or serve as the medium for transmission More Definitions → |
fatty | 1. a rotund individual 2. containing or composed of fat More Definitions → |
scanned | 1. examine minutely or intensely 2. examine hastily More Definitions → |
municipality | 1. an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government 2. people living in a town or city having local self-government More Definitions → |
fireplace | 1. an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built More Definitions → |
intranet | 1. a restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software More Definitions → |
psychiatry | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders More Definitions → |
auditor | 1. someone who listens attentively 2. a student who attends a course but does not take it for credit More Definitions → |
aquarium | 1. a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals More Definitions → |
bracket | 1. support with brackets 2. place into brackets More Definitions → |
magnificent | 1. characterized by grandeur More Definitions → |
colleague | 1. an associate that one works with 2. a person who is member of one's class or profession More Definitions → |
adaptation | 1. a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form 2. the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) More Definitions → |
harmful | 1. causing or capable of causing harm More Definitions → |
paintball | 1. a capsule filled with water-soluble dye used as a projectile in playing the game of paintball 2. a game that simulates military combat; players on one team try to eliminate players on the opposing team by shooting capsules of paint at them More Definitions → |
phantom | 1. a ghostly appearing figure 2. something existing in perception only More Definitions → |
playback | 1. the act of reproducing recorded sound 2. electronic equipment comprising the part of a tape recorder that reproduces the recorded material More Definitions → |
absorption | 1. (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid 2. (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium More Definitions → |
neural | 1. of or relating to the nervous system 2. of or relating to neurons More Definitions → |
ware | 1. spend extravagantly 2. articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware', `software' More Definitions → |
badly | 1. to a severe or serious degree 2. (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well More Definitions → |
wan | 1. become pale and sickly 2. (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble More Definitions → |
disappointed | 1. disappointingly unsuccessful More Definitions → |
continually | 1. seemingly without interruption More Definitions → |
handmade | 1. made by hand or a hand process More Definitions → |
jade | 1. a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite 2. a woman adulterer More Definitions → |
mailman | 1. a man who delivers the mail More Definitions → |
verbal | 1. of or relating to or formed from words in general 2. of or relating to or formed from a verb More Definitions → |
librarian | 1. a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services More Definitions → |
therapist | 1. a person skilled in a particular type of therapy More Definitions → |
relaxation | 1. (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers 2. (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance More Definitions → |
goat | 1. any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns 2. a victim of ridicule or pranks More Definitions → |
thereafter | 1. from that time on More Definitions → |
hardwood | 1. the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers) More Definitions → |
erotica | 1. creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire More Definitions → |
temporal | 1. of or relating to or limited by time 2. of or relating to the temples (the sides of the skull behind the orbit) More Definitions → |
sail | 1. traverse or travel on (a body of water) 2. move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions More Definitions → |
brave | 1. face and withstand with courage 2. a North American Indian warrior More Definitions → |
forwarding | 1. the act of sending on to another destination 2. the advancement of some enterprise More Definitions → |
awful | 1. offensive or even (of persons) malicious 2. exceptionally bad or displeasing More Definitions → |
nightmare | 1. a situation resembling a terrifying dream 2. a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream More Definitions → |
airplane | 1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets More Definitions → |
asbestos | 1. a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer More Definitions → |
savage | 1. attack brutally and fiercely 2. criticize harshly or violently More Definitions → |
advancement | 1. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something 2. the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) More Definitions → |
harassment | 1. a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented 2. the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism More Definitions → |
gage | 1. place a bet on 2. street names for marijuana More Definitions → |
wagon | 1. any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor 2. van used by police to transport prisoners More Definitions → |
favour | 1. a feeling of favorable regard 2. an inclination to approve More Definitions → |
potatoes | 1. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland 2. annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous More Definitions → |
replication | 1. the act of making copies 2. (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division More Definitions → |
creature | 1. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement 2. a living being More Definitions → |
aluminium | 1. a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite More Definitions → |
snowboard | 1. glide down a snow-covered slope while standing on a board 2. a board that resembles a broad ski or a small surfboard; used in a standing position to slide down snow-covered slopes More Definitions → |
evanescence | 1. the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight More Definitions → |
coordinated | 1. operating as a unit 2. being dexterous in the use of more than one set of muscle movements More Definitions → |
firmware | 1. (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory More Definitions → |
cradle | 1. hold gently and carefully 2. bring up from infancy More Definitions → |
chancellor | 1. the person who is head of government (in several countries) 2. the honorary or titular head of a university More Definitions → |
mambo | 1. dance a mambo 2. a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba More Definitions → |
legendary | 1. so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend 2. celebrated in fable or legend More Definitions → |
sympathy | 1. an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion 2. sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish) More Definitions → |
beautifully | 1. in a beautiful manner More Definitions → |
mandate | 1. a document giving an official instruction or command 2. a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves More Definitions → |
departmental | 1. of or relating to a department More Definitions → |
gentleman | 1. a man of refinement 2. a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer More Definitions → |
shades | 1. (plural) something that reminds you of someone or something 2. (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun More Definitions → |
threatening | 1. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments 2. darkened by clouds More Definitions → |
spokesman | 1. a male spokesperson More Definitions → |
daisy | 1. any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl More Definitions → |
earliest | 1. belonging to the distant past 2. very young More Definitions → |
maiden | 1. an unmarried girl (especially a virgin) 2. (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored More Definitions → |
cleanup | 1. a very large profit 2. (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team) More Definitions → |
yarn | 1. the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events 2. a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving More Definitions → |
conditional | 1. imposing or depending on or containing a condition 2. qualified by reservations More Definitions → |
conceptual | 1. being or characterized by concepts or their formation More Definitions → |
mating | 1. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes More Definitions → |
redhead | 1. someone who has red hair 2. North American diving duck with a grey-and-black body and reddish-brown head More Definitions → |
translator | 1. a person who translates written messages from one language to another 2. someone who mediates between speakers of different languages More Definitions → |
tractor | 1. a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications 2. a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans More Definitions → |
unwrap | 1. remove the outer cover or wrapping of 2. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret More Definitions → |
instrumentation | 1. an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end 2. the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation More Definitions → |
constraint | 1. the state of being physically constrained 2. a device that retards something's motion More Definitions → |
ranger | 1. an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest 2. a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids More Definitions → |
insulation | 1. the state of being isolated or detached 2. insulating material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity More Definitions → |
marsh | 1. low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water More Definitions → |
scared | 1. made afraid More Definitions → |
theta | 1. the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
asylum | 1. a shelter from danger or hardship 2. a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person More Definitions → |
stake | 1. put at risk 2. place a bet on More Definitions → |
cocktail | 1. a short mixed drink 2. an appetizer served as a first course at a meal More Definitions → |
arbor | 1. tree (as opposed to shrub) 2. any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts More Definitions → |
dominated | 1. controlled or ruled by superior authority or power 2. harassed by persistent nagging More Definitions → |
notable | 1. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others 2. widely known and esteemed More Definitions → |
warfare | 1. the waging of armed conflict against an enemy 2. an active struggle between competing entities More Definitions → |
retailing | 1. the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers More Definitions → |
judiciary | 1. persons who administer justice 2. the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government More Definitions → |
mama | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
inland | 1. situated away from an area's coast or border 2. towards or into the interior of a region More Definitions → |
racism | 1. the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races 2. discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race More Definitions → |
accord | 1. harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters 2. concurrence of opinion More Definitions → |
liaison | 1. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship 2. a channel for communication between groups More Definitions → |
bisexual | 1. a person who is sexually attracted to both sexes 2. having an ambiguous sexual identity More Definitions → |
packaged | 1. enclosed in a package or protective covering More Definitions → |
clarify | 1. make clear and (more) comprehensible 2. make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating More Definitions → |
activate | 1. put in motion or move to act 2. make active or more active More Definitions → |
waist | 1. the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips 2. the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole More Definitions → |
fatigue | 1. temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work 2. used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress More Definitions → |
patriot | 1. one who loves and defends his or her country More Definitions → |
complementary | 1. either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments) 2. of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other More Definitions → |
gallon | 1. United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters 2. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters More Definitions → |
memorandum | 1. a written proposal or reminder More Definitions → |
cardinal | 1. (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes 2. the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order More Definitions → |
balancing | 1. getting two things to correspond More Definitions → |
psychiatric | 1. relating to or used in or engaged in the practice of psychiatry More Definitions → |
courtyard | 1. an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings More Definitions → |
depart | 1. move away from a place into another direction 2. be at variance with; be out of line with More Definitions → |
grading | 1. the act of arranging in a graduated series 2. changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface More Definitions → |
unofficial | 1. not having official authority or sanction 2. not officially established More Definitions → |
privately | 1. kept private or confined to those intimately concerned 2. by a private person or interest More Definitions → |
allies | 1. an alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy More Definitions → |
ascending | 1. the act of changing location in an upward direction 2. moving or going or growing upward More Definitions → |
nominal | 1. relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name 2. pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun More Definitions → |
decay | 1. the process of gradually becoming inferior 2. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current More Definitions → |
underwater | 1. beneath the surface of the water 2. growing or remaining under water More Definitions → |
quartz | 1. colorless glass made of almost pure silica 2. a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities More Definitions → |
authorised | 1. sanctioned by established authority 2. endowed with authority More Definitions → |
phenomena | 1. any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning 2. a remarkable development More Definitions → |
skate | 1. move along on skates 2. sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs More Definitions → |
granite | 1. plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz 2. something having the quality of granite (unyielding firmness) More Definitions → |
repeatedly | 1. several times More Definitions → |
masses | 1. a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball 2. the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field More Definitions → |
transformed | 1. given a completely different form or appearance More Definitions → |
athlete | 1. a person trained to compete in sports More Definitions → |
franc | 1. the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes More Definitions → |
bead | 1. form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example 2. decorate by sewing beads onto More Definitions → |
similarity | 1. the quality of being similar 2. a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit More Definitions → |
landlord | 1. a landowner who leases to others More Definitions → |
leak | 1. an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape 2. soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi More Definitions → |
assorted | 1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds 2. of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity More Definitions → |
adviser | 1. an expert who gives advice More Definitions → |
flats | 1. footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel) More Definitions → |
imagery | 1. the ability to form mental images of things or events More Definitions → |
inadequate | 1. lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task 2. of insufficient quantity to meet a need More Definitions → |
crane | 1. lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis 2. large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world More Definitions → |
considerably | 1. to a great extent or degree More Definitions → |
investigating | 1. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically More Definitions → |
garnet | 1. any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive More Definitions → |
habit | 1. an established custom 2. (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition More Definitions → |
scattered | 1. occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space 2. lacking orderly continuity More Definitions → |
bach | 1. lead a bachelor's existence More Definitions → |
abundance | 1. the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply 2. (physics) the ratio of the number of atoms of a specific isotope of an element to the total number of isotopes present More Definitions → |
carpenter | 1. work as a carpenter 2. a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects More Definitions → |
khan | 1. a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries 2. an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans More Definitions → |
formulation | 1. a substance prepared according to a formula 2. inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally More Definitions → |
enjoyable | 1. affording satisfaction or pleasure More Definitions → |
handbag | 1. a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) More Definitions → |
bypass | 1. avoid something unpleasant or laborious 2. a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center More Definitions → |
freshman | 1. a first-year undergraduate 2. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
playground | 1. an area where many people go for recreation, holidays or other purposes 2. yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play More Definitions → |
negotiate | 1. discuss the terms of an arrangement 2. succeed in passing through, around, or over More Definitions → |
permanently | 1. for a long time without essential change More Definitions → |
concentrated | 1. of or relating to a solution whose dilution has been reduced 2. intensely focused More Definitions → |
spark | 1. put in motion or move to act 2. emit or produce sparks More Definitions → |
illustrate | 1. clarify by giving an example of 2. depict with an illustration More Definitions → |
patience | 1. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence 2. a card game played by one person More Definitions → |
pathway | 1. a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain 2. a trodden path More Definitions → |
shallow | 1. a stretch of shallow water 2. lacking depth of intellect or knowledge; concerned only with what is obvious More Definitions → |
drawer | 1. a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out 2. the person who writes a check or draft instructing the drawee to pay someone else More Definitions → |
spectra | 1. an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave 2. a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities More Definitions → |
curtain | 1. hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) 2. any barrier to communication or vision More Definitions → |
tactical | 1. of or pertaining to tactic or tactics More Definitions → |
mailbox | 1. a private box for delivery of mail 2. public box for deposit of mail More Definitions → |
operative | 1. a person secretly employed in espionage for a government 2. someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations More Definitions → |
maturity | 1. the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed 2. state of being mature; full development More Definitions → |
caller | 1. a social or business visitor 2. an investor who buys a call option More Definitions → |
landscaping | 1. working as a landscape gardener 2. a garden laid out for esthetic effect More Definitions → |
viable | 1. capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are 2. capable of life or normal growth and development More Definitions → |
spacious | 1. very large in expanse or scope 2. (of buildings and rooms) having ample space More Definitions → |
wade | 1. walk (through relatively shallow water) More Definitions → |
chapman | 1. archaic term for an itinerant peddler More Definitions → |
organs | 1. edible viscera of a butchered animal More Definitions → |
loyalty | 1. the quality of being loyal 2. feelings of allegiance More Definitions → |
beating | 1. the act of overcoming or outdoing 2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows More Definitions → |
faithful | 1. any loyal and steadfast following 2. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church More Definitions → |
appellant | 1. of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals) 2. the party who appeals a decision of a lower court More Definitions → |
whatsoever | 1. one or some or every or all without specification; entity, elective existential pronoun; quantifier, elective existential More Definitions → |
terminated | 1. having come or been brought to a conclusion 2. (of e.g. a contract or term of office) having come to an end More Definitions → |
sedan | 1. a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors 2. a closed litter for one passenger More Definitions → |
leap | 1. move forward by leaps and bounds 2. pass abruptly from one state or topic to another More Definitions → |
swan | 1. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true 2. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment More Definitions → |
planting | 1. the act of fixing firmly in place 2. a collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area More Definitions → |
alphabetically | 1. in alphabetical order More Definitions → |
covenant | 1. enter into a covenant 2. enter into a covenant or formal agreement More Definitions → |
archaeology | 1. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures More Definitions → |
sailor | 1. any member of a ship's crew 2. a serviceman in the navy More Definitions → |
banquet | 1. provide a feast or banquet for 2. partake in a feast or banquet More Definitions → |
sanctuary | 1. a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept 2. a shelter from danger or hardship More Definitions → |
flora | 1. all the plant life in a particular region or period 2. (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion More Definitions → |
statue | 1. a sculpture representing a human or animal More Definitions → |
quotation | 1. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage 2. a passage or expression that is quoted or cited More Definitions → |
hardy | 1. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships 2. able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions More Definitions → |
caravan | 1. travel in a caravan 2. a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file More Definitions → |
harness | 1. put a harness 2. exploit the power of More Definitions → |
majors | 1. the most important league in any sport (especially baseball) More Definitions → |
manipulation | 1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage 2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means More Definitions → |
vascular | 1. of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids More Definitions → |
alongside | 1. side by side More Definitions → |
gal | 1. United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters 2. a unit of gravitational acceleration equal to one centimeter per second per second (named after Galileo) More Definitions → |
transmitter | 1. someone who transmits a message 2. any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease More Definitions → |
freeman | 1. a person who is not a serf or a slave More Definitions → |
relaxing | 1. affording physical or mental rest More Definitions → |
residual | 1. relating to or indicating a remainder 2. something left after other parts have been taken away More Definitions → |
asterisk | 1. a star-shaped character * used in printing 2. mark with an asterisk More Definitions → |
versatile | 1. having great diversity or variety 2. changeable or inconstant More Definitions → |
kindergarten | 1. a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school More Definitions → |
profitable | 1. yielding material gain or profit More Definitions → |
bash | 1. hit hard 2. a vigorous blow More Definitions → |
derivative | 1. the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx 2. a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound More Definitions → |
occupancy | 1. an act of being a tenant or occupant 2. the act of occupying or taking possession of a building More Definitions → |
postgraduate | 1. a student who continues studies after graduation 2. of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree More Definitions → |
educate | 1. give an education to 2. create by training and teaching More Definitions → |
baked | 1. dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight 2. (bread and pastries) cooked by dry heat (as in an oven) More Definitions → |
wastewater | 1. water mixed with waste matter More Definitions → |
probable | 1. an applicant likely to be chosen 2. likely but not certain to be or become true or real More Definitions → |
issuance | 1. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) More Definitions → |
incorporation | 1. consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body 2. learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself More Definitions → |
evolutionary | 1. of or relating to or produced by evolution More Definitions → |
decoration | 1. something used to beautify 2. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event More Definitions → |
spinal | 1. anesthesia of the lower half of the body; caused by injury to the spinal cord or by injecting an anesthetic beneath the arachnoid membrane that surrounds the spinal cord 2. of or relating to the spine or spinal cord More Definitions → |
waterfront | 1. the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water More Definitions → |
unstable | 1. highly or violently reactive 2. affording no ease or reassurance More Definitions → |
woodland | 1. land that is covered with trees and shrubs More Definitions → |
appropriately | 1. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances More Definitions → |
inactive | 1. (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly 2. (military) not involved in military operations More Definitions → |
traveled | 1. traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term 2. familiar with many parts of the world More Definitions → |
adapt | 1. make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose 2. adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions More Definitions → |
accession | 1. a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group) 2. (civil law) the right to all of that which your property produces whether by growth or improvement More Definitions → |
regulator | 1. any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. 2. an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest More Definitions → |
carriage | 1. a railcar where passengers ride 2. a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses More Definitions → |
terminate | 1. bring to an end or halt 2. have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical More Definitions → |
traditionally | 1. according to tradition; in a traditional manner More Definitions → |
withdraw | 1. pull back or move away or backward 2. withdraw from active participation More Definitions → |
anchorage | 1. a fee for anchoring 2. place for vessels to anchor More Definitions → |
landmark | 1. the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape 2. an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend More Definitions → |
neat | 1. clean or organized 2. showing care in execution More Definitions → |
naming | 1. the verbal act of naming 2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position More Definitions → |
lacrosse | 1. a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal More Definitions → |
unwanted | 1. not wanted; not needed 2. not wanted More Definitions → |
raven | 1. obtain or seize by violence 2. prey on or hunt for More Definitions → |
defeated | 1. people who are defeated 2. beaten or overcome; not victorious More Definitions → |
tanning | 1. process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light 2. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment More Definitions → |
aspen | 1. any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind More Definitions → |
lacking | 1. inadequate in amount or degree 2. nonexistent More Definitions → |
objectionable | 1. causing disapproval or protest 2. liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to More Definitions → |
lemma | 1. a subsidiary proposition that is assumed to be true in order to prove another proposition 2. the lower and stouter of the two glumes immediately enclosing the floret in most Gramineae More Definitions → |
mediation | 1. a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party 2. the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement More Definitions → |
dashboard | 1. protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc. 2. instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls More Definitions → |
pause | 1. interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing 2. cease an action temporarily More Definitions → |
relaxed | 1. without strain or anxiety More Definitions → |
handler | 1. one who trains or exhibits animals 2. an agent who handles something or someone More Definitions → |
notation | 1. a technical system of symbols used to represent special things 2. a comment or instruction (usually added) More Definitions → |
chandler | 1. a retail dealer in provisions and supplies 2. a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints More Definitions → |
aunt | 1. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle More Definitions → |
semantic | 1. of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning More Definitions → |
caption | 1. taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument 2. translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen More Definitions → |
bargaining | 1. the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement More Definitions → |
globalization | 1. growth to a global or worldwide scale More Definitions → |
complain | 1. express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness 2. make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge More Definitions → |
pulmonary | 1. relating to or affecting the lungs More Definitions → |
adhesive | 1. tending to adhere 2. a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together More Definitions → |
altitude | 1. elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface 2. the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel) More Definitions → |
compass | 1. bring about; accomplish 2. travel around, either by plane or ship More Definitions → |
unfair | 1. not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception More Definitions → |
electronically | 1. by electronic means More Definitions → |
inspirational | 1. imparting a divine influence on the mind and soul More Definitions → |
infantry | 1. an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot More Definitions → |
philosophical | 1. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers 2. characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment More Definitions → |
justification | 1. something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary 2. a statement in explanation of some action or belief More Definitions → |
vacant | 1. without an occupant or incumbent 2. devoid of intelligence or thought More Definitions → |
manuscript | 1. the form of a literary work submitted for publication 2. handwritten book or document More Definitions → |
gram | 1. a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram More Definitions → |
alphabet | 1. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language 2. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) More Definitions → |
tailored | 1. severely simple in line or design 2. (of clothing) custom-made More Definitions → |
sweat | 1. salty fluid secreted by sweat glands 2. agitation resulting from active worry More Definitions → |
ventilation | 1. the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air 2. a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air More Definitions → |
lateral | 1. a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer 2. situated at or extending to the side More Definitions → |
quake | 1. shake with fast, tremulous movements 2. shake with seismic vibrations More Definitions → |
usability | 1. the quality of being able to provide good service More Definitions → |
alley | 1. a narrow street with walls on both sides 2. a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins More Definitions → |
backyard | 1. the grounds in back of a house More Definitions → |
telegraph | 1. send cables, wires, or telegrams 2. apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code) More Definitions → |
memorable | 1. worth remembering More Definitions → |
taxpayer | 1. someone who pays taxes More Definitions → |
formally | 1. with official authorization 2. in a formal manner More Definitions → |
cola | 1. carbonated drink flavored with extract from kola nuts 2. the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted More Definitions → |
twain | 1. two items of the same kind More Definitions → |
lavender | 1. any of various Old World aromatic shrubs or subshrubs with usually mauve or blue flowers; widely cultivated 2. a pale purple color More Definitions → |
withdrawn | 1. pull back or move away or backward 2. withdraw from active participation More Definitions → |
doctoral | 1. of or relating to a doctor or doctorate More Definitions → |
backpack | 1. hike with a backpack 2. a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder More Definitions → |
taxable | 1. (of goods or funds) subject to taxation More Definitions → |
saddle | 1. a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal 2. a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle) More Definitions → |
malaria | 1. an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever More Definitions → |
loyal | 1. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause 2. steadfast in allegiance or duty More Definitions → |
renal | 1. of or relating to the kidneys More Definitions → |
fedora | 1. a hat made of felt with a creased crown More Definitions → |
capita | 1. a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure 2. the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains More Definitions → |
embrace | 1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) 2. the state of taking in or encircling More Definitions → |
binoculars | 1. (plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes More Definitions → |
manila | 1. a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp More Definitions → |
auxiliary | 1. someone who acts as assistant 2. functioning in a supporting capacity More Definitions → |
initiate | 1. bring into being 2. take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of More Definitions → |
elevated | 1. raised above the ground 2. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style More Definitions → |
stationary | 1. standing still 2. not capable of being moved More Definitions → |
daemon | 1. an evil supernatural being 2. a person who is part mortal and part god More Definitions → |
celebrated | 1. widely known and esteemed 2. having an illustrious past More Definitions → |
stairs | 1. a flight of stairs or a flight of steps More Definitions → |
transvestite | 1. someone who adopts the dress or manner or sexual role of the opposite sex 2. receiving sexual gratification from wearing clothing of the opposite sex More Definitions → |
upstream | 1. in the direction against a stream's current 2. toward the source or against the current More Definitions → |
continuation | 1. the act of continuing an activity without interruption 2. a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it More Definitions → |
servant | 1. a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) 2. in a subordinate position More Definitions → |
falcon | 1. diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight 2. hunt with falcons More Definitions → |
variant | 1. an event that departs from expectations 2. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups More Definitions → |
duplication | 1. a copy that corresponds to an original exactly 2. the act of copying or making a duplicate (or duplicates) of something More Definitions → |
equatorial | 1. of or relating to or at an equator 2. of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator More Definitions → |
ninja | 1. a member of the ninja who were trained in martial arts and hired for espionage or sabotage or assassinations; a person skilled in ninjutsu 2. a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations More Definitions → |
lea | 1. a unit of length of thread or yarn 2. a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock More Definitions → |
wheelchair | 1. a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant More Definitions → |
sands | 1. the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean More Definitions → |
adequately | 1. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree More Definitions → |
pentagon | 1. a five-sided polygon More Definitions → |
spectral | 1. of or relating to a spectrum 2. resembling or characteristic of a phantom More Definitions → |
diabetic | 1. of or relating to or causing diabetes 2. someone who has diabetes More Definitions → |
prevalence | 1. the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread 2. (epidemiology) the ratio (for a given time period) of the number of occurrences of a disease or event to the number of units at risk in the population More Definitions → |
contaminated | 1. corrupted by contact or association 2. rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution More Definitions → |
fragment | 1. a piece broken off or cut off of something else 2. a broken piece of a brittle artifact More Definitions → |
biomedical | 1. relating to the activities and applications of science to clinical medicine More Definitions → |
steak | 1. a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish More Definitions → |
cobra | 1. venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood More Definitions → |
authorize | 1. grant authorization or clearance for 2. give or delegate power or authority to More Definitions → |
decorated | 1. provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction More Definitions → |
simulator | 1. a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research More Definitions → |
dissertation | 1. a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree More Definitions → |
mutant | 1. tending to undergo or resulting from mutation 2. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration More Definitions → |
marry | 1. take in marriage; married 2. perform a marriage ceremony More Definitions → |
enthusiasm | 1. a feeling of excitement 2. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval More Definitions → |
approaching | 1. the event of one object coming closer to another 2. the temporal property of becoming nearer in time More Definitions → |
spiral | 1. to wind or move in a spiral course 2. form a spiral More Definitions → |
weakness | 1. a flaw or weak point 2. powerlessness revealed by an inability to act More Definitions → |
drake | 1. adult male of a wild or domestic duck More Definitions → |
ramp | 1. behave violently, as if in state of a great anger 2. furnish with a ramp More Definitions → |
laurel | 1. any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family 2. (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory More Definitions → |
rails | 1. a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll More Definitions → |
ambulance | 1. a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals More Definitions → |
practically | 1. almost; nearly 2. in a practical manner More Definitions → |
signaling | 1. any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message More Definitions → |
impairment | 1. the occurrence of a change for the worse 2. a symptom of reduced quality or strength More Definitions → |
dedication | 1. complete and wholehearted fidelity 2. a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose More Definitions → |
cheerleader | 1. an enthusiastic and vocal supporter 2. someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event More Definitions → |
substrate | 1. the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment 2. a surface on which an organism grows or is attached More Definitions → |
beaten | 1. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict 2. give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression More Definitions → |
homemade | 1. made or produced in the home or by yourself More Definitions → |
marginal | 1. at or constituting a border or edge 2. of questionable or minimal quality More Definitions → |
efficacy | 1. capacity or power to produce a desired effect More Definitions → |
freshwater | 1. water that is not salty More Definitions → |
topical | 1. of or relating to or arranged by topics 2. pertaining to the surface of a body part More Definitions → |
cocaine | 1. a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive More Definitions → |
accelerated | 1. speeded up, as of an academic course More Definitions → |
pinnacle | 1. surmount with a pinnacle 2. raise on or as if on a pinnacle More Definitions → |
supra | 1. (in writing) at an earlier place More Definitions → |
unbiased | 1. characterized by a lack of partiality 2. without bias More Definitions → |
pear | 1. sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties 2. Old World tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties More Definitions → |
supplementary | 1. functioning in a supporting capacity 2. added to complete or make up a deficiency More Definitions → |
parkway | 1. a wide scenic road planted with trees More Definitions → |
scandal | 1. disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people 2. a disgraceful event More Definitions → |
scam | 1. a fraudulent business scheme 2. deprive of by deceit More Definitions → |
scream | 1. utter a sudden loud cry 2. utter or declare in a very loud voice More Definitions → |
pirate | 1. copy illegally; of published material 2. take arbitrarily or by force More Definitions → |
rival | 1. be equal to in quality or ability 2. be the rival of, be in competition with More Definitions → |
simulated | 1. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article 2. reproduced or made to resemble; imitative in character More Definitions → |
culinary | 1. of or relating to or used in cooking More Definitions → |
semantics | 1. the study of language meaning 2. the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text More Definitions → |
accountant | 1. someone who maintains and audits business accounts More Definitions → |
propaganda | 1. information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause More Definitions → |
waterloo | 1. a final crushing defeat More Definitions → |
executable | 1. capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are More Definitions → |
restart | 1. start an engine again, for example 2. take up or begin anew More Definitions → |
boarding | 1. the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft 2. a structure of boards More Definitions → |
vanity | 1. feelings of excessive pride 2. the quality of being valueless or futile More Definitions → |
mitigation | 1. to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious 2. a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances More Definitions → |
daylight | 1. the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside 2. light during the daytime More Definitions → |
catching | 1. (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team 2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something More Definitions → |
aperture | 1. a device that controls amount of light admitted 2. a natural opening in something More Definitions → |
elastic | 1. capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy 2. able to adjust readily to different conditions More Definitions → |
burial | 1. the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave 2. concealing something under the ground More Definitions → |
balcony | 1. an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium 2. a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet More Definitions → |
auditorium | 1. the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits More Definitions → |
maid | 1. a female domestic 2. an unmarried girl (especially a virgin) More Definitions → |
barber | 1. perform the services of a barber: cut the hair and/or beard of 2. a hairdresser who cuts hair and shaves beards as a trade More Definitions → |
degradation | 1. changing to a lower state (a less respected state) 2. a low or downcast state More Definitions → |
coordinating | 1. serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction More Definitions → |
salsa | 1. spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods More Definitions → |
qualitative | 1. involving distinctions based on qualities 2. relating to or involving comparisons based on qualities More Definitions → |
childcare | 1. a service involving care for other people's children More Definitions → |
baton | 1. a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir 2. a short stout club used primarily by policemen More Definitions → |
umbrella | 1. a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy 2. a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets More Definitions → |
stimulation | 1. the act of arousing an organism to action 2. any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action More Definitions → |
abbey | 1. a church associated with a monastery or convent 2. a convent ruled by an abbess More Definitions → |
rechargeable | 1. capable of being recharged More Definitions → |
headache | 1. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness 2. pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs More Definitions → |
stained | 1. marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter 2. having a coating of stain or varnish More Definitions → |
marital | 1. of or relating to the state of marriage More Definitions → |
socialist | 1. a political advocate of socialism 2. advocating or following the socialist principles More Definitions → |
undertaking | 1. any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted 2. the trade of a funeral director More Definitions → |
slavery | 1. the state of being under the control of another person 2. the practice of owning slaves More Definitions → |
notwithstanding | 1. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) More Definitions → |
feasible | 1. capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are More Definitions → |
sauna | 1. a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks More Definitions → |
sustain | 1. lengthen or extend in duration or space 2. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) More Definitions → |
mechanic | 1. a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools 2. someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles More Definitions → |
dissemination | 1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate 2. the property of being diffused or dispersed More Definitions → |
shareholder | 1. someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation More Definitions → |
beacon | 1. shine like a beacon 2. guide with a beacon More Definitions → |
politically | 1. with regard to social relationships involving authority 2. with regard to government More Definitions → |
botanical | 1. of or relating to plants or botany 2. a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves) More Definitions → |
quartet | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one 2. four performers or singers who perform together More Definitions → |
ceramics | 1. the art of making and decorating pottery More Definitions → |
drafting | 1. writing a first version to be filled out and polished later 2. the craft of drawing blueprints More Definitions → |
advertised | 1. called to public attention More Definitions → |
smartphone | 1. a mobile phone with more advanced computing capability and connectivity than basic feature phones More Definitions → |
eager | 1. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) 2. having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy More Definitions → |
vacancy | 1. being unoccupied 2. an empty area or space More Definitions → |
papa | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk More Definitions → |
strawberry | 1. sweet fleshy red fruit 2. any of various low perennial herbs with many runners and bearing white flowers followed by edible fruits having many small achenes scattered on the surface of an enlarged red pulpy berry More Definitions → |
elevator | 1. lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building 2. the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend More Definitions → |
feast | 1. partake in a feast or banquet 2. provide a feast or banquet for More Definitions → |
canton | 1. provide housing for (military personnel) 2. divide into cantons, of a country More Definitions → |
warn | 1. notify of danger, potential harm, or risk 2. advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior More Definitions → |
laying | 1. the production of eggs (especially in birds) More Definitions → |
provisional | 1. under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon More Definitions → |
snowboarding | 1. the act of sliding down a snow-covered slope while standing on a snowboard More Definitions → |
releasing | 1. emotionally purging (of e.g. art) More Definitions → |
painter | 1. an artist who paints 2. a worker who is employed to cover objects with paint More Definitions → |
ankle | 1. a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus More Definitions → |
historically | 1. throughout history 2. with respect to history More Definitions → |
banker | 1. a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank 2. the person in charge of the bank in a gambling game More Definitions → |
easiest | 1. posing no difficulty; requiring little effort 2. free from worry or anxiety More Definitions → |
bamboo | 1. the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles 2. woody tropical grass having hollow woody stems; mature canes used for construction and furniture More Definitions → |
communicating | 1. the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information More Definitions → |
vibration | 1. the act of vibrating 2. a shaky motion More Definitions → |
react | 1. show a response or a reaction to something 2. act against or in opposition to More Definitions → |
insane | 1. very foolish 2. afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement More Definitions → |
voyage | 1. travel on water propelled by wind or by other means 2. an act of traveling by water More Definitions → |
transitional | 1. of or relating to or characterized by transition More Definitions → |
acceleration | 1. an increase in rate of change 2. the act of accelerating; increasing the speed More Definitions → |
visualization | 1. a mental image that is similar to a visual perception More Definitions → |
dancer | 1. a performer who dances professionally 2. a person who participates in a social gathering arranged for dancing (as a ball) More Definitions → |
brokerage | 1. a stock broker's business; charges a fee to act as intermediary between buyer and seller 2. the business of a broker; charges a fee to arrange a contract between two parties More Definitions → |
washed | 1. clean by virtue of having been washed in water 2. wet as from washing; sometimes used in combination More Definitions → |
resonance | 1. an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation 2. a vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system More Definitions → |
mosaic | 1. art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass 2. viral disease in solanaceous plants (tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco) resulting in mottling and often shriveling of the leaves More Definitions → |
fiesta | 1. an elaborate party (often outdoors) More Definitions → |
vase | 1. an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers More Definitions → |
durability | 1. permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force More Definitions → |
harsh | 1. of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles 2. unpleasantly stern More Definitions → |
cease | 1. put an end to a state or an activity 2. have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical More Definitions → |
aboard | 1. on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle 2. on first or second or third base More Definitions → |
paradigm | 1. systematic arrangement of all the inflected forms of a word 2. a standard or typical example More Definitions → |
standardized | 1. brought into conformity with a standard 2. capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability More Definitions → |
altogether | 1. informal terms for nakedness 2. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely More Definitions → |
accumulation | 1. an increase by natural growth or addition 2. several things grouped together or considered as a whole More Definitions → |
napa | 1. plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery; used as a vegetable in east Asia More Definitions → |
feasibility | 1. the quality of being doable More Definitions → |
nazi | 1. derogatory term for a person who is fanatically dedicated to, or seeks to control, some activity, practice, etc. More Definitions → |
syllabus | 1. an integrated course of academic studies More Definitions → |
superman | 1. a person with great powers and abilities 2. street name for lysergic acid diethylamide More Definitions → |
ideally | 1. in an ideal manner More Definitions → |
activism | 1. a policy of taking direct action to achieve a political or social goal More Definitions → |
splash | 1. cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force 2. walk through mud or mire More Definitions → |
chairperson | 1. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization More Definitions → |
saga | 1. a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account More Definitions → |
leverage | 1. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever 2. strategic advantage; power to act effectively More Definitions → |
probation | 1. a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership 2. a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself More Definitions → |
gran | 1. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
mutation | 1. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration 2. (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism More Definitions → |
favorable | 1. encouraging or approving or pleasing 2. (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate More Definitions → |
handset | 1. telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle More Definitions → |
maxwell | 1. a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss More Definitions → |
inheritance | 1. hereditary succession to a title or an office or property 2. that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner More Definitions → |
activist | 1. a militant reformer 2. advocating or engaged in activism More Definitions → |
satisfying | 1. providing abundant nourishment 2. providing freedom from worry More Definitions → |
maintainer | 1. someone who upholds or maintains More Definitions → |
advent | 1. arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous) More Definitions → |
exploitation | 1. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful 2. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
mayo | 1. egg yolks and oil and vinegar More Definitions → |
mansion | 1. (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided 2. a large and imposing house More Definitions → |
accumulated | 1. periodically accumulated over time More Definitions → |
arsenal | 1. all the weapons and equipment that a country has 2. a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms More Definitions → |
pyramid | 1. enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts 2. use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal More Definitions → |
affirmative | 1. a reply of affirmation 2. expecting the best More Definitions → |
planted | 1. set in the soil for growth 2. (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held More Definitions → |
fortunately | 1. by good fortune More Definitions → |
cigar | 1. a roll of tobacco for smoking More Definitions → |
calculating | 1. acting with a specific goal More Definitions → |
proportional | 1. one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion 2. properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to' More Definitions → |
credentials | 1. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts More Definitions → |
squash | 1. any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits 2. edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable More Definitions → |
expectation | 1. belief about (or mental picture of) the future 2. anticipating with confidence of fulfillment More Definitions → |
liberation | 1. the act of liberating someone or something 2. the attempt to achieve equal rights or status More Definitions → |
diagnostics | 1. the branch of medical science dealing with the classification of disease More Definitions → |
grandfather | 1. the father of your father or mother More Definitions → |
titan | 1. a person of exceptional importance and reputation More Definitions → |
illustrator | 1. an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.) More Definitions → |
asleep | 1. lacking sensation 2. dead More Definitions → |
potassium | 1. a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite More Definitions → |
rationale | 1. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) More Definitions → |
abnormal | 1. much greater than the normal 2. not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm More Definitions → |
delicate | 1. marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique 2. easily broken or damaged or destroyed More Definitions → |
subway | 1. an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) 2. an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway More Definitions → |
straw | 1. cover or provide with or as if with straw 2. spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic) More Definitions → |
mankind | 1. all of the living human inhabitants of the earth More Definitions → |
uncertain | 1. lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance 2. not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown More Definitions → |
paramount | 1. having superior power and influence More Definitions → |
alcoholic | 1. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually 2. addicted to alcohol More Definitions → |
bakery | 1. a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold More Definitions → |
lieutenant | 1. a commissioned military officer 2. an officer in a police force More Definitions → |
variability | 1. the quality of being subject to variation 2. the quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity More Definitions → |
observatory | 1. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena 2. a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings More Definitions → |
soda | 1. a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper 2. a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring More Definitions → |
peach | 1. cultivated in temperate regions 2. a very attractive or seductive looking woman More Definitions → |
calculus | 1. a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body 2. an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums More Definitions → |
breathe | 1. draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs 2. be alive More Definitions → |
diaper | 1. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement 2. a fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures More Definitions → |
economically | 1. with respect to economic science 2. in an economical manner More Definitions → |
intact | 1. constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged 2. (of a woman) having the hymen unbroken More Definitions → |
samurai | 1. a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy 2. feudal Japanese military aristocracy More Definitions → |
subtotal | 1. the sum of part of a group of numbers More Definitions → |
delegate | 1. transfer power to someone 2. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) More Definitions → |
analyzer | 1. an instrument that performs analyses More Definitions → |
accidental | 1. a musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature 2. happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally More Definitions → |
underway | 1. currently in progress More Definitions → |
carved | 1. made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary) More Definitions → |
ark | 1. a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood More Definitions → |
freak | 1. a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed 2. someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction More Definitions → |
preferably | 1. more readily or willingly More Definitions → |
jasper | 1. an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone More Definitions → |
formatted | 1. set (printed matter) into a specific format 2. determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science) More Definitions → |
sadly | 1. in an unfortunate way 2. with sadness; in a sad manner More Definitions → |
avail | 1. take advantage of 2. be of use to, be useful to More Definitions → |
regulate | 1. fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of 2. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations More Definitions → |
orchard | 1. garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth More Definitions → |
hatch | 1. the production of young from an egg 2. shading consisting of multiple crossing lines More Definitions → |
shortage | 1. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required 2. an acute insufficiency More Definitions → |
autism | 1. (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people More Definitions → |
inability | 1. lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something 2. lacking the power to perform More Definitions → |
coronary | 1. obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus) 2. surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart) More Definitions → |
mediated | 1. acting or brought about through an intervening agency More Definitions → |
vaginal | 1. of or relating to the vagina More Definitions → |
inevitable | 1. an unavoidable event 2. incapable of being avoided or prevented More Definitions → |
theatrical | 1. of or relating to the theater 2. suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater More Definitions → |
interdisciplinary | 1. drawing from or characterized by participation of two or more fields of study More Definitions → |
ritual | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals 2. of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals More Definitions → |
initiation | 1. a formal entry into an organization or position or office 2. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new More Definitions → |
assay | 1. an appraisal of the state of affairs 2. a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components More Definitions → |
reconciliation | 1. the reestablishing of cordial relations 2. getting two things to correspond More Definitions → |
parser | 1. a computer program that divides code up into functional components More Definitions → |
slam | 1. close violently 2. strike violently More Definitions → |
plaque | 1. (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body 2. a memorial made of brass More Definitions → |
snack | 1. eat a snack; eat lightly 2. a light informal meal More Definitions → |
autonomous | 1. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces 2. existing as an independent entity More Definitions → |
appropriation | 1. money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose 2. incorporation by joining or uniting More Definitions → |
randomly | 1. in a random manner More Definitions → |
theological | 1. of or relating to or concerning theology More Definitions → |
coca | 1. a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine 2. dried leaves of the coca plant (and related plants that also contain cocaine); chewed by Andean people for their stimulating effect More Definitions → |
mentally | 1. in your mind More Definitions → |
collateral | 1. a security pledged for the repayment of a loan 2. descended from a common ancestor but through different lines More Definitions → |
learner | 1. someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs 2. works for an expert to learn a trade More Definitions → |
swallow | 1. pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking 2. engulf and destroy More Definitions → |
transplant | 1. lift and reset in another soil or situation 2. be transplantable More Definitions → |
scoreboard | 1. a large board for displaying the score of a contest (and some other information) More Definitions → |
proliferation | 1. growth by the rapid multiplication of parts 2. a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons) More Definitions → |
crab | 1. decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers 2. a quarrelsome grouch More Definitions → |
maxim | 1. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits More Definitions → |
depreciation | 1. a decrease in price or value 2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use More Definitions → |
technically | 1. with regard to technique 2. with regard to technical skill and the technology available More Definitions → |
pharmacist | 1. a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs More Definitions → |
slate | 1. designate or schedule 2. enter on a list or slate for an election More Definitions → |
screaming | 1. sharp piercing cry 2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry More Definitions → |
straightforward | 1. free from ambiguity 2. without evasion or compromise More Definitions → |
simultaneous | 1. occurring or operating at the same time More Definitions → |
pagan | 1. a person who does not acknowledge your god 2. a person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion (not a Christian or Muslim or Jew) More Definitions → |
sac | 1. an enclosed space 2. a case or sheath especially a pollen sac or moss capsule More Definitions → |
vibrant | 1. vigorous and animated 2. of sounds that are strong and resonating More Definitions → |
sweater | 1. a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body 2. a person who perspires More Definitions → |
approximation | 1. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth 2. the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity) More Definitions → |
canoe | 1. travel by canoe 2. small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle More Definitions → |
organism | 1. a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently 2. a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body More Definitions → |
violated | 1. treated irreverently or sacrilegiously More Definitions → |
bake | 1. cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven 2. prepare with dry heat in an oven More Definitions → |
laughter | 1. the sound of laughing 2. the activity of laughing; the manifestation of joy or mirth or scorn More Definitions → |
propagation | 1. the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions 2. the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production More Definitions → |
ignorance | 1. the lack of knowledge or education More Definitions → |
scaling | 1. the act of arranging in a graduated series 2. act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale More Definitions → |
fashioned | 1. planned and made or fashioned artistically More Definitions → |
purification | 1. the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities 2. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) More Definitions → |
heal | 1. heal or recover 2. get healthy again More Definitions → |
southeastern | 1. situated in or oriented toward the southeast 2. of a region of the United States generally including Alabama; Georgia; Florida; Tennessee; South Carolina; North Carolina More Definitions → |
invasive | 1. involving invasion or aggressive attack 2. gradually intrusive without right or permission More Definitions → |
rainfall | 1. water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere More Definitions → |
hardback | 1. having a hard back or cover 2. a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers More Definitions → |
launching | 1. the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time 2. the act of beginning something new More Definitions → |
pedal | 1. ride a bicycle 2. operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument More Definitions → |
plantation | 1. an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas) 2. garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth More Definitions → |
passionate | 1. having or expressing strong emotions More Definitions → |
backward | 1. retarded in intellectual development 2. having made less than normal progress More Definitions → |
rename | 1. assign a new name to 2. name again or anew More Definitions → |
markup | 1. the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price 2. detailed stylistic instructions for typesetting something that is to be printed; manual markup is usually written on the copy (e.g. underlining words that are to be set in italics) More Definitions → |
breakthrough | 1. a productive insight 2. making an important discovery More Definitions → |
scrap | 1. a small fragment of something broken off from the whole 2. worthless material that is to be disposed of More Definitions → |
administer | 1. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of 2. perform (a church sacrament) ritually More Definitions → |
bilateral | 1. having identical parts on each side of an axis 2. affecting or undertaken by two parties More Definitions → |
disposable | 1. free or available for use or disposition 2. designed to be disposed of after use More Definitions → |
literal | 1. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind 2. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something More Definitions → |
charcoal | 1. a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air 2. a stick of black carbon material used for drawing More Definitions → |
vapor | 1. a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance 2. the process of becoming a vapor More Definitions → |
beware | 1. be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to More Definitions → |
aloud | 1. using the voice; not silently 2. with relatively high volume More Definitions → |
overlap | 1. coincide partially or wholly 2. extend over and cover a part of More Definitions → |
handsome | 1. pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion 2. given or giving freely More Definitions → |
clarification | 1. an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding 2. the act of removing solid particles from a liquid More Definitions → |
bail | 1. release after a security has been paid 2. deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period More Definitions → |
cascade | 1. rush down in big quantities, like a cascade 2. arrange (open windows) on a computer desktop so that they overlap each other, with the title bars visible More Definitions → |
ancestry | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline More Definitions → |
landed | 1. owning or consisting of land or real estate More Definitions → |
detached | 1. showing lack of emotional involvement 2. being or feeling set or kept apart from others More Definitions → |
nonlinear | 1. designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree More Definitions → |
phosphate | 1. a salt of phosphoric acid 2. carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid More Definitions → |
abide | 1. dwell 2. put up with something or somebody unpleasant More Definitions → |
radioactive | 1. exhibiting or caused by radioactivity More Definitions → |
meridian | 1. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development 2. an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator More Definitions → |
validate | 1. declare or make legally valid 2. prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something More Definitions → |
stakes | 1. the money risked on a gamble More Definitions → |
brigade | 1. army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions 2. form or unite into a brigade More Definitions → |
movable | 1. personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc) 2. (of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand) More Definitions → |
humiliation | 1. state of disgrace or loss of self-respect 2. strong feelings of embarrassment More Definitions → |
outerwear | 1. clothing for use outdoors More Definitions → |
parse | 1. analyze syntactically by assigning a constituent structure to (a sentence) More Definitions → |
grandmother | 1. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
renovation | 1. the act of improving by renewing and restoring 2. the state of being restored to its former good condition More Definitions → |
puma | 1. large American feline resembling a lion More Definitions → |
appoint | 1. create and charge with a task or function 2. assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to More Definitions → |
downstream | 1. in the direction of a stream's current 2. away from the source or with the current More Definitions → |
midway | 1. equally distant from the extremes 2. at half the distance; at the middle More Definitions → |
mania | 1. an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action 2. a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently More Definitions → |
ax | 1. chop or split with an ax 2. terminate More Definitions → |
accelerator | 1. a pedal that controls the throttle valve 2. a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine More Definitions → |
radiology | 1. the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation 2. (radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation More Definitions → |
rant | 1. a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion 2. pompous or pretentious talk or writing More Definitions → |
trapped | 1. place in a confining or embarrassing position 2. catch in or as if in a trap More Definitions → |
diplomatic | 1. relating to or characteristic of diplomacy 2. using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people More Definitions → |
internally | 1. on or from the inside More Definitions → |
planetary | 1. of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets 2. of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants More Definitions → |
influenza | 1. an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease More Definitions → |
sang | 1. North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng 2. deliver by singing More Definitions → |
nay | 1. used to express negation 2. not this merely but also; not only so but More Definitions → |
sweatshirt | 1. cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity More Definitions → |
hassle | 1. an angry disturbance 2. disorderly fighting More Definitions → |
heavenly | 1. relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven 2. of or relating to the sky More Definitions → |
amusement | 1. a feeling of delight at being entertained 2. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention More Definitions → |
taxonomy | 1. a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc 2. (biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification More Definitions → |
patriotic | 1. inspired by love for your country More Definitions → |
darling | 1. a special loved one 2. dearly loved More Definitions → |
congregation | 1. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church 2. an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together More Definitions → |
misleading | 1. designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently More Definitions → |
predator | 1. someone who attacks in search of booty 2. any animal that lives by preying on other animals More Definitions → |
vale | 1. a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river More Definitions → |
deceased | 1. someone who is no longer alive 2. dead More Definitions → |
capitalism | 1. an economic system based on private ownership of capital More Definitions → |
clamp | 1. fasten or fix with a clamp 2. impose or inflict forcefully More Definitions → |
grape | 1. any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters 2. any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries More Definitions → |
madden | 1. cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind 2. drive up the wall; go on someone's nerves More Definitions → |
inequality | 1. lack of equality More Definitions → |
educator | 1. someone who educates young people More Definitions → |
premature | 1. too soon or too hasty 2. uncommonly early or before the expected time More Definitions → |
visually | 1. with respect to vision More Definitions → |
immigrant | 1. a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there More Definitions → |
alright | 1. nonstandard usage 2. without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion) More Definitions → |
laguna | 1. a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral More Definitions → |
aligned | 1. brought into agreement or cooperation on the side of a faction, party, or cause 2. in a straight line More Definitions → |
wardrobe | 1. a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes 2. collection of clothing belonging to one person More Definitions → |
racer | 1. someone who drives racing cars at high speeds 2. a fast car that competes in races More Definitions → |
fabrication | 1. a deliberately false or improbable account 2. writing in a fictional form More Definitions → |
avid | 1. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous 2. marked by active interest and enthusiasm More Definitions → |
outpatient | 1. a patient who does not reside in the hospital where he is being treated More Definitions → |
bladder | 1. a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas) 2. a bag that fills with air More Definitions → |
lam | 1. flee; take to one's heels; cut and run 2. give a thrashing to; beat hard More Definitions → |
inflammatory | 1. characterized or caused by inflammation 2. arousing to action or rebellion More Definitions → |
switchboard | 1. telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords More Definitions → |
cheating | 1. a deception for profit to yourself 2. not faithful to a spouse or lover More Definitions → |
fade | 1. a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer 2. gradually ceasing to be visible More Definitions → |
cookware | 1. a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking More Definitions → |
regeneration | 1. (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs 2. feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input More Definitions → |
lunar | 1. of or relating to or associated with the moon More Definitions → |
differentiation | 1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes 2. the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function More Definitions → |
environmentally | 1. for the environment More Definitions → |
gradient | 1. a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension 2. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal More Definitions → |
tasting | 1. a small amount (especially of food or wine) 2. a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds More Definitions → |
chemotherapy | 1. the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness) More Definitions → |
branded | 1. (of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights 2. marked with a brand More Definitions → |
manning | 1. take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place 2. provide with workers More Definitions → |
diazepam | 1. a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning More Definitions → |
clerical | 1. of or relating to clerks 2. of or relating to the clergy More Definitions → |
voyager | 1. a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea) More Definitions → |
sampler | 1. an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something 2. someone who samples food or drink for its quality More Definitions → |
timetable | 1. a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place 2. a schedule of times of arrivals and departures More Definitions → |
solicitation | 1. an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status 2. request for a sum of money More Definitions → |
rectangular | 1. having four right angles 2. having a set of mutually perpendicular axes; meeting at right angles More Definitions → |
enthusiast | 1. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity 2. a person having a strong liking for something More Definitions → |
shaping | 1. any process serving to define the shape of something 2. the act of fabricating something in a particular shape More Definitions → |
afghan | 1. a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl 2. a coat made of sheepskin More Definitions → |
meantime | 1. the time between one event, process, or period and another 2. during the intervening time More Definitions → |
patented | 1. (of devices and processes) protected by patent More Definitions → |
revival | 1. bringing again into activity and prominence 2. an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion More Definitions → |
disappear | 1. get lost, as without warning or explanation 2. become invisible or unnoticeable More Definitions → |
redundant | 1. more than is needed, desired, or required 2. repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words More Definitions → |
tasty | 1. pleasing to the sense of taste More Definitions → |
midland | 1. of or coming from the middle of a region or country 2. the interior part of a country More Definitions → |
gag | 1. prevent from speaking out 2. be too tight; rub or press More Definitions → |
synchronization | 1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time 2. an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison More Definitions → |
informatics | 1. the sciences concerned with gathering, manipulating, storing, retrieving, and classifying recorded information More Definitions → |
tarot | 1. any of a set of (usually 78) cards that include 22 cards representing virtues and vices and death and fortune etc.; used for playing card games and for divination by fortunetellers More Definitions → |
bark | 1. speak in an unfriendly tone 2. cover with bark More Definitions → |
wasted | 1. serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being 2. not used to good advantage More Definitions → |
cocoa | 1. a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot 2. powder of ground roasted cacao beans with most of the fat removed More Definitions → |
maternal | 1. characteristic of a mother 2. relating to or derived from one's mother More Definitions → |
seamless | 1. not having or joined by a seam or seams 2. smooth, especially of skin More Definitions → |
panther | 1. a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis 2. a leopard in the black color phase More Definitions → |
branding | 1. the act of stigmatizing More Definitions → |
examiner | 1. someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications 2. an investigator who observes carefully More Definitions → |
vineyard | 1. a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced More Definitions → |
meadow | 1. a piece of land covered or mostly covered with grass; a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay More Definitions → |
influential | 1. having or exercising influence or power More Definitions → |
beneficiary | 1. having or arising from a benefice 2. the recipient of funds or other benefits More Definitions → |
panorama | 1. the visual percept of a region 2. a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene More Definitions → |
reactor | 1. an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit 2. (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements More Definitions → |
clash | 1. a loud resonant repeating noise 2. a state of conflict between persons More Definitions → |
parked | 1. that have been left More Definitions → |
peanut | 1. underground pod of the peanut vine 2. widely cultivated American plant cultivated in tropical and warm regions; showy yellow flowers on stalks that bend over to the soil so that seed pods ripen underground More Definitions → |
ale | 1. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume More Definitions → |
rhapsody | 1. an enthusiastic expression of emotion 2. (music) a free instrumental composition in one extended movement; typically emotional or exuberant in character More Definitions → |
solitaire | 1. a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself 2. extinct flightless bird related to the dodo More Definitions → |
decreasing | 1. becoming less or smaller 2. (music) decreasing in tempo and/or volume More Definitions → |
dishwasher | 1. a machine for washing dishes 2. someone who washes dishes More Definitions → |
apex | 1. the highest point (of something) 2. the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars More Definitions → |
compassion | 1. a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering 2. the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it More Definitions → |
stain | 1. a soiled or discolored appearance 2. (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible More Definitions → |
transient | 1. one who stays for only a short time 2. (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load More Definitions → |
gadget | 1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job More Definitions → |
leukemia | 1. malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
trivial | 1. (informal) small and of little importance 2. of little substance or significance More Definitions → |
baron | 1. a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank 2. a British peer of the lowest rank More Definitions → |
unlawful | 1. contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law 2. not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention More Definitions → |
accountable | 1. liable to account for one's actions More Definitions → |
spreadsheet | 1. a screen-oriented interactive program enabling a user to lay out financial data on the screen More Definitions → |
cane | 1. beat with a cane 2. a stick that people can lean on to help them walk More Definitions → |
discography | 1. a descriptive catalog of musical recordings More Definitions → |
pediatrics | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children More Definitions → |
rabbi | 1. spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law More Definitions → |
scattering | 1. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly 2. the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions More Definitions → |
contracted | 1. reduced in size or pulled together More Definitions → |
appealing | 1. able to attract interest or draw favorable attention 2. (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings More Definitions → |
scholarly | 1. characteristic of scholars or scholarship More Definitions → |
detailing | 1. an individualized description of a particular instance More Definitions → |
stark | 1. devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment 2. severely simple More Definitions → |
swimwear | 1. tight fitting garment worn for swimming More Definitions → |
padded | 1. add details to 2. walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud More Definitions → |
applet | 1. a Java application; an application program that uses the client's web browser to provide a user interface More Definitions → |
uranium | 1. a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons More Definitions → |
consolidate | 1. unite into one 2. make firm or secure; strengthen More Definitions → |
antigen | 1. any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies) More Definitions → |
ultrasound | 1. very high frequency sound; used in ultrasonography 2. using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs More Definitions → |
procedural | 1. of or relating to procedure 2. relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law More Definitions → |
refusal | 1. the act of refusing 2. a message refusing to accept something that is offered More Definitions → |
weaver | 1. a craftsman who weaves cloth 2. finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests More Definitions → |
readiness | 1. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) 2. prompt willingness More Definitions → |
secular | 1. of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations 2. characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world More Definitions → |
majesty | 1. impressiveness in scale or proportion More Definitions → |
outdated | 1. old; no longer valid or fashionable More Definitions → |
notably | 1. especially; in particular 2. to a remarkable degree or extent More Definitions → |
homosexual | 1. someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex 2. sexually attracted to members of your own sex More Definitions → |
garment | 1. provide with clothes or put clothes on 2. an article of clothing More Definitions → |
bilingual | 1. a person who speaks two languages fluently 2. using or knowing two languages More Definitions → |
barbecue | 1. meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce 2. a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit More Definitions → |
localization | 1. a determination of the place where something is 2. (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body More Definitions → |
razor | 1. shave with a razor 2. edge tool used in shaving More Definitions → |
cerebral | 1. involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct 2. of or relating to the cerebrum or brain More Definitions → |
grandma | 1. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
displacement | 1. act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics 2. an event in which something is displaced without rotation More Definitions → |
spacecraft | 1. a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun More Definitions → |
backwards | 1. at or to or toward the back or rear 2. in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal More Definitions → |
telecommunication | 1. (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically 2. (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance More Definitions → |
presumably | 1. by reasonable assumption More Definitions → |
plea | 1. a humble request for help from someone in authority 2. (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) More Definitions → |
preparedness | 1. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) More Definitions → |
abundant | 1. present in great quantity More Definitions → |
accompany | 1. be present or associated with an event or entity 2. go or travel along with More Definitions → |
forecasting | 1. a statement made about the future More Definitions → |
hesitate | 1. pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness 2. interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing More Definitions → |
specialize | 1. become more focused on an area of activity or field of study 2. be specific about More Definitions → |
zodiac | 1. a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes 2. (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs More Definitions → |
pavement | 1. the paved surface of a thoroughfare 2. material used to pave an area More Definitions → |
pedestrian | 1. a person who travels by foot 2. lacking wit or imagination More Definitions → |
artery | 1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body 2. a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic More Definitions → |
violate | 1. fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns 2. act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises More Definitions → |
stimulate | 1. act as a stimulant 2. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner More Definitions → |
realise | 1. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages 2. convert into cash; of goods and property More Definitions → |
stealth | 1. avoiding detection by moving carefully More Definitions → |
repayment | 1. the act of returning money received previously 2. payment of a debt or obligation More Definitions → |
canopy | 1. cover with a canopy 2. the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit More Definitions → |
panda | 1. large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae 2. reddish-brown Old World raccoon-like carnivore; in some classifications considered unrelated to the giant pandas More Definitions → |
collegiate | 1. of or resembling or typical of a college or college students More Definitions → |
interchange | 1. a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams 2. mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information) More Definitions → |
handful | 1. a small number or amount 2. the quantity that can be held in the hand More Definitions → |
eaten | 1. take in solid food 2. eat a meal; take a meal More Definitions → |
autobiography | 1. a biography of yourself More Definitions → |
interoperability | 1. (computer science) the ability to exchange and use information (usually in a large heterogeneous network made up of several local area networks) More Definitions → |
shampoo | 1. cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair 2. the act of washing your hair with shampoo More Definitions → |
emphasize | 1. to stress, single out as important 2. give extra weight to (a communication) More Definitions → |
vac | 1. informal term for vacation More Definitions → |
hilarious | 1. marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter More Definitions → |
dinar | 1. 100 dinars equal 1 rial in Iran 2. the basic unit of money in Yugoslavia More Definitions → |
dynasty | 1. a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family More Definitions → |
carat | 1. a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg 2. the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold More Definitions → |
nan | 1. your grandmother 2. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
elegance | 1. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste 2. a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics) More Definitions → |
volatile | 1. liable to lead to sudden change or violence 2. marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments More Definitions → |
scrapbook | 1. an album into which clippings or notes or pictures can be pasted More Definitions → |
magnesium | 1. a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine) More Definitions → |
chartered | 1. hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers More Definitions → |
socially | 1. by or with respect to society 2. in a social manner More Definitions → |
unfortunate | 1. a person who suffers misfortune 2. unsuitable or regrettable More Definitions → |
territorial | 1. of or relating to a territory 2. displaying territoriality; defending a territory from intruders More Definitions → |
alkaline | 1. relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7 More Definitions → |
usable | 1. capable of being put to use 2. fit or ready for use or service More Definitions → |
readable | 1. easily deciphered More Definitions → |
almanac | 1. an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year 2. an annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields arranged according to the calendar of a given year More Definitions → |
slayer | 1. someone who causes the death of a person or animal More Definitions → |
purchaser | 1. a person who buys More Definitions → |
nationality | 1. people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation 2. the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization More Definitions → |
statistically | 1. with respect to statistics More Definitions → |
haunted | 1. having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something 2. showing emotional affliction or disquiet More Definitions → |
programmed | 1. arrange a program of or for 2. write a computer program More Definitions → |
lohan | 1. a Buddhist who has attained nirvana More Definitions → |
hank | 1. a coil of rope or wool or yarn More Definitions → |
unclear | 1. not easily deciphered 2. poorly stated or described More Definitions → |
aromatherapy | 1. the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage More Definitions → |
transferring | 1. transfer somebody to a different position or location of work 2. move from one place to another More Definitions → |
attic | 1. floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage 2. informal terms for a human head More Definitions → |
appetite | 1. a feeling of craving something More Definitions → |
sensation | 1. an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation 2. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field More Definitions → |
airborne | 1. moved or conveyed by or through air More Definitions → |
morality | 1. concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct 2. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong More Definitions → |
honorable | 1. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent 2. worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect More Definitions → |
wealthy | 1. having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value More Definitions → |
handicap | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness 2. advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning More Definitions → |
sewage | 1. waste matter carried away in sewers or drains More Definitions → |
racist | 1. a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others 2. based on racial intolerance More Definitions → |
profitability | 1. the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit More Definitions → |
globally | 1. with respect to the whole earth 2. worldwide More Definitions → |
feather | 1. branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds 2. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls More Definitions → |
fiat | 1. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) More Definitions → |
graded | 1. arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks More Definitions → |
underneath | 1. on the lower or downward side; on the underside of 2. under or below an object or a surface; at a lower place or level; directly beneath More Definitions → |
metabolic | 1. of or relating to metabolism 2. undergoing metamorphosis More Definitions → |
abused | 1. used improperly or excessively especially drugs 2. subjected to cruel treatment More Definitions → |
anthology | 1. a collection of selected literary passages More Definitions → |
grandchildren | 1. a child of your son or daughter More Definitions → |
capsule | 1. enclose in a capsule 2. put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume More Definitions → |
aided | 1. having help; often used as a combining form More Definitions → |
mesothelioma | 1. a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust More Definitions → |
trafficking | 1. deal illegally 2. trade or deal a commodity More Definitions → |
aide | 1. an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer 2. someone who acts as assistant More Definitions → |
revealing | 1. the speech act of making something evident 2. showing or making known More Definitions → |
mapped | 1. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of 2. explore or survey for the purpose of making a map More Definitions → |
transplantation | 1. an operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient) 2. the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location More Definitions → |
daytime | 1. the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside More Definitions → |
elaborate | 1. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing 2. produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product More Definitions → |
gamble | 1. money that is risked for possible monetary gain 2. a risky act or venture More Definitions → |
gravel | 1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations 2. cover with gravel More Definitions → |
analyse | 1. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning 2. break down into components or essential features More Definitions → |
ambitious | 1. having a strong desire for success or achievement 2. requiring full use of your abilities or resources More Definitions → |
enlarged | 1. (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells 2. as of a photograph; made larger More Definitions → |
sequential | 1. in regular succession without gaps More Definitions → |
assert | 1. state categorically 2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true More Definitions → |
archaeological | 1. related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology More Definitions → |
casualty | 1. someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement 2. someone injured or killed in an accident More Definitions → |
designate | 1. assign a name or title to 2. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) More Definitions → |
gymnastics | 1. a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility More Definitions → |
titanic | 1. of great force or power More Definitions → |
upward | 1. directed up 2. extending or moving toward a higher place More Definitions → |
contractual | 1. relating to or part of a binding legal agreement More Definitions → |
acquiring | 1. the act of acquiring something More Definitions → |
unchanged | 1. not made or become different 2. remaining in an original state More Definitions → |
grasp | 1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something 2. the limit of capability More Definitions → |
streak | 1. move quickly in a straight line 2. run naked in a public place More Definitions → |
tragic | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of tragedy 2. very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction More Definitions → |
irrelevant | 1. having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue More Definitions → |
professionally | 1. in a professional manner More Definitions → |
toast | 1. make brown and crisp by heating 2. propose a toast to More Definitions → |
happily | 1. in a joyous manner 2. in an unexpectedly lucky way More Definitions → |
carcinoma | 1. any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
mutually | 1. in a mutual or shared manner More Definitions → |
stance | 1. standing posture 2. a rationalized mental attitude More Definitions → |
beaded | 1. covered with beads of liquid More Definitions → |
compartment | 1. a space into which an area is subdivided 2. a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area More Definitions → |
affinity | 1. (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody 2. (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship More Definitions → |
amnesty | 1. a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment 2. a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense More Definitions → |
chiropractic | 1. a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure More Definitions → |
fairness | 1. conformity with rules or standards 2. ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty More Definitions → |
quota | 1. a prescribed number 2. a proportional share assigned to each participant More Definitions → |
misplace | 1. place (something) where one cannot find it again 2. place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position More Definitions → |
mack | 1. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric More Definitions → |
jigsaw | 1. a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut 2. fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines More Definitions → |
unreal | 1. lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria 2. not actually such; being or seeming fanciful or imaginary More Definitions → |
physiological | 1. of or relating to the biological study of physiology 2. of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning More Definitions → |
maths | 1. a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement More Definitions → |
generalized | 1. not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment More Definitions → |
frustration | 1. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals 2. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts More Definitions → |
financially | 1. from a financial point of view More Definitions → |
awake | 1. stop sleeping 2. mentally perceptive and responsive More Definitions → |
sanitation | 1. the state of being clean and conducive to health 2. making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing More Definitions → |
ally | 1. become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage 2. a friendly nation More Definitions → |
cleanliness | 1. the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections 2. diligence in keeping clean More Definitions → |
varsity | 1. a British abbreviation of `university'; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University 2. a team representing a college or university More Definitions → |
solidarity | 1. a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group More Definitions → |
frustrated | 1. disappointingly unsuccessful More Definitions → |
allegedly | 1. according to what has been alleged More Definitions → |
ballroom | 1. large room used mainly for dancing More Definitions → |
majestic | 1. majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters 2. having or displaying great dignity or nobility More Definitions → |
roast | 1. a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion 2. negative criticism More Definitions → |
complainant | 1. a person who brings an action in a court of law More Definitions → |
knowledgeable | 1. highly educated; having extensive information or understanding 2. alert and fully informed More Definitions → |
critically | 1. in a critical manner More Definitions → |
reciprocal | 1. something (a term or expression or concept) that has an inverse relation to something else 2. (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2; the multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1/7 More Definitions → |
accelerate | 1. move faster 2. cause to move faster More Definitions → |
hatred | 1. the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action More Definitions → |
putative | 1. purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds More Definitions → |
manifest | 1. a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane 2. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes More Definitions → |
behave | 1. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself 2. behave in a certain manner More Definitions → |
getaway | 1. the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration 2. a rapid escape (as by criminals) More Definitions → |
smash | 1. hit with great force 2. break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over More Definitions → |
claimant | 1. someone who claims a benefit or right or title More Definitions → |
dinosaur | 1. any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era More Definitions → |
ample | 1. affording an abundant supply 2. fairly large in size More Definitions → |
abusive | 1. expressing offensive reproach 2. characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment More Definitions → |
landfill | 1. a low area that has been filled in More Definitions → |
warehousing | 1. depositing in a warehouse More Definitions → |
scarf | 1. masturbate while strangling oneself 2. unite by a scarf joint More Definitions → |
garland | 1. an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. 2. flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes More Definitions → |
apprentice | 1. works for an expert to learn a trade 2. be or work as an apprentice More Definitions → |
napoleon | 1. a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream More Definitions → |
wavelength | 1. the distance (measured in the direction of propagation) between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave 2. a shared orientation leading to mutual understanding More Definitions → |
glamour | 1. alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal) 2. cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something More Definitions → |
hated | 1. treated with dislike or contempt More Definitions → |
frankly | 1. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that More Definitions → |
chronological | 1. relating to or arranged according to temporal order More Definitions → |
itinerary | 1. an established line of travel or access 2. a guidebook for travelers More Definitions → |
beard | 1. go along the rim, like a beard around the chin 2. the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face More Definitions → |
linkage | 1. an associative relation 2. (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go) More Definitions → |
economical | 1. of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth 2. using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness More Definitions → |
bats | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
chateau | 1. an impressive country house (or castle) in France More Definitions → |
homestead | 1. the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family 2. land acquired from the United States public lands by filing a record and living on and cultivating it under the homestead law More Definitions → |
changer | 1. a person who changes something 2. an automatic mechanical device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention More Definitions → |
sergeant | 1. any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal 2. a lawman with the rank of sergeant More Definitions → |
organisational | 1. of or relating to an organization More Definitions → |
reactive | 1. reacting to a stimulus 2. participating readily in reactions More Definitions → |
encouragement | 1. the expression of approval and support 2. the act of giving hope or support to someone More Definitions → |
clipboard | 1. a small writing board with a clip at the top for holding papers More Definitions → |
tailor | 1. a person whose occupation is making and altering garments 2. adjust to a specific need or market More Definitions → |
directorate | 1. a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution More Definitions → |
faux | 1. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article More Definitions → |
savvy | 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands 2. get the meaning of something More Definitions → |
pascal | 1. a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter More Definitions → |
pant | 1. the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine) 2. (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately More Definitions → |
attainment | 1. the act of achieving an aim 2. arrival at a new stage More Definitions → |
sanitary | 1. free from filth and pathogens More Definitions → |
cooperate | 1. work together on a common enterprise or project More Definitions → |
dreaming | 1. imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake 2. a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep More Definitions → |
fortunate | 1. supremely favored 2. presaging good fortune More Definitions → |
silva | 1. the forest trees growing in a country or region More Definitions → |
grease | 1. a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery) 2. anything regarded as making something unclean More Definitions → |
urinary | 1. of or relating to the function or production or secretion of urine 2. of or relating to the urinary system of the body More Definitions → |
prima | 1. indicating the most important performer or role More Definitions → |
cinnamon | 1. aromatic bark used as a spice 2. tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon More Definitions → |
lac | 1. resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax More Definitions → |
discharged | 1. having lost your job More Definitions → |
fetal | 1. of or relating to a fetus More Definitions → |
seated | 1. (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks More Definitions → |
lattice | 1. an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions 2. small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted More Definitions → |
realization | 1. coming to understand something clearly and distinctly 2. making real or giving the appearance of reality More Definitions → |
absorbed | 1. giving or marked by complete attention to 2. retained without reflection More Definitions → |
asphalt | 1. cover with tar or asphalt 2. mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing More Definitions → |
replay | 1. something (especially a game) that is played again 2. the immediate rebroadcast of some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on videotape More Definitions → |
dilemma | 1. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options More Definitions → |
tangible | 1. capable of being treated as fact 2. perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch More Definitions → |
placebo | 1. an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug 2. (Roman Catholic Church) vespers of the office for the dead More Definitions → |
warmth | 1. the sensation caused by heat energy 2. a warmhearted feeling More Definitions → |
correlated | 1. mutually related More Definitions → |
nanotechnology | 1. the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules) More Definitions → |
astronomical | 1. relating or belonging to the science of astronomy 2. inconceivably large More Definitions → |
amplitude | 1. (physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave 2. the property of copious abundance More Definitions → |
aesthetic | 1. relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics 2. concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste More Definitions → |
commercially | 1. in a commercial manner More Definitions → |
spacing | 1. the time between occurrences of a repeating event 2. the property possessed by an array of things that have space between them More Definitions → |
irregular | 1. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment 2. merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name More Definitions → |
barker | 1. someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers 2. informal terms for dogs More Definitions → |
filtration | 1. the process whereby fluids pass through a filter or a filtering medium 2. the act of changing a fluid by passing it through a filter More Definitions → |
realised | 1. successfully completed or brought to an end More Definitions → |
singular | 1. the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton 2. composed of one member, set, or kind More Definitions → |
incremental | 1. increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions More Definitions → |
unacceptable | 1. not acceptable; not welcome 2. not adequate to give satisfaction More Definitions → |
outbreak | 1. a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) More Definitions → |
abdominal | 1. of or relating to or near the abdomen 2. the muscles of the abdomen More Definitions → |
erase | 1. remove from memory or existence 2. remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing More Definitions → |
incidental | 1. (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified 2. an item that is incidental More Definitions → |
arguing | 1. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
scalable | 1. capable of being scaled; possible to scale More Definitions → |
hale | 1. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means 2. draw slowly or heavily More Definitions → |
swear | 1. utter obscenities or profanities 2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true More Definitions → |
spontaneous | 1. said or done without having been planned or written in advance 2. happening or arising without apparent external cause More Definitions → |
taboo | 1. declare as sacred and forbidden 2. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature More Definitions → |
equestrian | 1. of or relating to or composed of knights 2. of or relating to or featuring horseback riding More Definitions → |
wetland | 1. a low area where the land is saturated with water More Definitions → |
malicious | 1. having the nature of or resulting from malice More Definitions → |
amazed | 1. filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock More Definitions → |
volcano | 1. a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt 2. a mountain formed by volcanic material More Definitions → |
someday | 1. some unspecified time in the future More Definitions → |
dwarf | 1. a person who is markedly small 2. a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure More Definitions → |
northeastern | 1. situated in or oriented toward the northeast 2. of a region of the United States generally including the New England states; New York; and sometimes New Jersey and Pennsylvania More Definitions → |
rewarding | 1. providing personal satisfaction More Definitions → |
battalion | 1. an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies 2. a large indefinite quantity More Definitions → |
multicultural | 1. of or relating to or including several cultures More Definitions → |
candid | 1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion 2. informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared More Definitions → |
stellar | 1. being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars 2. indicating the most important performer or role More Definitions → |
davenport | 1. a small decorative writing desk 2. a large sofa usually convertible into a bed More Definitions → |
locating | 1. the act of putting something in a certain place 2. a determination of the place where something is More Definitions → |
monogram | 1. a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing More Definitions → |
relational | 1. having a relation or being related More Definitions → |
ornament | 1. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. 2. be an ornament to More Definitions → |
graffiti | 1. a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls 2. a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls More Definitions → |
refrigeration | 1. the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes 2. deliberately lowering the body's temperature for therapeutic purposes More Definitions → |
attacking | 1. disposed to attack More Definitions → |
threaten | 1. pose a threat to; present a danger to 2. to utter intentions of injury or punishment against More Definitions → |
bait | 1. harass with persistent criticism or carping 2. lure, entice, or entrap with bait More Definitions → |
stealing | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully 2. avoiding detection by moving carefully More Definitions → |
emphasized | 1. spoken with emphasis More Definitions → |
haired | 1. having or covered with hair More Definitions → |
directional | 1. relating to or indicating directions in space 2. relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal More Definitions → |
lethal | 1. of an instrument of certain death More Definitions → |
biographical | 1. of or relating to or being biography More Definitions → |
cavity | 1. a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) 2. space that is surrounded by something More Definitions → |
probate | 1. put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence 2. establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents) More Definitions → |
terrestrial | 1. of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air 2. of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants More Definitions → |
formulated | 1. devised; developed according to an orderly plan More Definitions → |
rosemary | 1. widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery 2. extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats More Definitions → |
millionaire | 1. a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars More Definitions → |
archival | 1. of or relating to or contained in or serving as an archive More Definitions → |
baccarat | 1. a card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker; the player wins who holds 2 or 3 cards that total closest to nine More Definitions → |
paperwork | 1. work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc. More Definitions → |
teenager | 1. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity More Definitions → |
nanny | 1. a woman who is the custodian of children 2. female goat More Definitions → |
glacier | 1. a slowly moving mass of ice More Definitions → |
gigabit | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 megabits or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bits More Definitions → |
allocate | 1. distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose More Definitions → |
aftermath | 1. the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) 2. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual More Definitions → |
roach | 1. a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead 2. the butt of a marijuana cigarette More Definitions → |
clarion | 1. blow the clarion 2. proclaim on, or as if on, a clarion More Definitions → |
enthusiastic | 1. having or showing great excitement and interest More Definitions → |
lame | 1. deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg 2. someone who doesn't understand what is going on More Definitions → |
farewell | 1. an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting 2. the act of departing politely More Definitions → |
ashes | 1. the residue that remains when something is burned 2. any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus More Definitions → |
vanguard | 1. the leading units moving at the head of an army 2. any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts) More Definitions → |
natal | 1. relating to or accompanying birth 2. of or relating to the buttocks More Definitions → |
factual | 1. of or relating to or characterized by facts 2. existing in act or fact More Definitions → |
shaking | 1. the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements 2. a shaky motion More Definitions → |
cellar | 1. the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage 2. an excavation where root vegetables are stored More Definitions → |
equitable | 1. fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience More Definitions → |
proactive | 1. descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on events or stimuli or processes that occur subsequently 2. (of a policy or person or action) controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond to it after it happens More Definitions → |
uncomfortable | 1. conducive to or feeling mental discomfort 2. providing or experiencing physical discomfort More Definitions → |
furnace | 1. an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc. More Definitions → |
inflammation | 1. a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat 2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up More Definitions → |
anxious | 1. eagerly desirous 2. causing or fraught with or showing anxiety More Definitions → |
cervical | 1. of or relating to the cervix of the uterus 2. relating to or associated with the neck More Definitions → |
baptism | 1. a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth More Definitions → |
attribution | 1. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing 2. assigning to a cause or source More Definitions → |
rad | 1. a unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material 2. the unit of plane angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to the angle at the center of a circle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius (approximately 57.295 degrees) More Definitions → |
advancing | 1. moving forward More Definitions → |
yuan | 1. the basic unit of money in China More Definitions → |
leased | 1. hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers More Definitions → |
scare | 1. sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events 2. a sudden attack of fear More Definitions → |
grabbed | 1. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of 2. get hold of or seize quickly and easily More Definitions → |
nautical | 1. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen More Definitions → |
standby | 1. something that can be relied on when needed 2. an actor able to replace a regular performer when required More Definitions → |
muscular | 1. of or relating to or consisting of muscle 2. having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer More Definitions → |
saloon | 1. a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter 2. tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals More Definitions → |
historian | 1. a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it More Definitions → |
identifiable | 1. capable of being identified More Definitions → |
facsimile | 1. send something via a facsimile machine 2. an exact copy or reproduction More Definitions → |
ethanol | 1. the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel; proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline More Definitions → |
cannabis | 1. any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs 2. the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect More Definitions → |
dynamically | 1. in a forceful dynamic manner More Definitions → |
engraved | 1. cut or impressed into a surface More Definitions → |
halt | 1. cause to come to an abrupt stop 2. come to a halt, stop moving More Definitions → |
pastoral | 1. of or relating to a pastor 2. relating to shepherds or herdsmen or devoted to raising sheep or cattle More Definitions → |
unpaid | 1. not paid 2. without payment More Definitions → |
locality | 1. a surrounding or nearby region More Definitions → |
substantive | 1. any word or group of words functioning as a noun 2. of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something More Definitions → |
spear | 1. pierce with a spear 2. thrust up like a spear More Definitions → |
transporter | 1. a long truck for carrying motor vehicles 2. a crane for moving material with dispatch as in loading and unloading ships More Definitions → |
broadly | 1. without regard to specific details or exceptions 2. in a wide fashion More Definitions → |
ethereal | 1. of or containing or dissolved in ether 2. characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air More Definitions → |
crossroads | 1. a community of people smaller than a village 2. a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made More Definitions → |
autonomy | 1. immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence 2. personal independence More Definitions → |
slash | 1. cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete 2. beat severely with a whip or rod More Definitions → |
resale | 1. the selling of something purchased More Definitions → |
scalar | 1. of or relating to a musical scale 2. of or relating to a directionless magnitude (such as mass or speed etc.) that is completely specified by its magnitude More Definitions → |
entertain | 1. provide entertainment for 2. take into consideration, have in view More Definitions → |
sesame | 1. East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil More Definitions → |
electromagnetic | 1. pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion More Definitions → |
validated | 1. declared or made legally valid More Definitions → |
unrelated | 1. lacking a logical or causal relation 2. not connected by kinship More Definitions → |
annotate | 1. add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments 2. provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases More Definitions → |
stimulating | 1. that stimulates 2. making lively and cheerful More Definitions → |
speculation | 1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence 2. a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) More Definitions → |
biomass | 1. plant materials and animal waste used as fuel 2. the total mass of living matter in a given unit area More Definitions → |
assertion | 1. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) 2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something More Definitions → |
hierarchical | 1. classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers More Definitions → |
dismissal | 1. a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial 2. official notice that you have been fired from your job More Definitions → |
allergic | 1. characterized by or caused by allergy 2. having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor) More Definitions → |
overland | 1. traveling or passing over land More Definitions → |
backbone | 1. a central cohesive source of support and stability 2. fortitude and determination More Definitions → |
unanimously | 1. of one mind; without dissent More Definitions → |
sausage | 1. highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings 2. a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon More Definitions → |
addict | 1. to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) 2. someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction More Definitions → |
matte | 1. a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted 2. the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss More Definitions → |
centralized | 1. drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority More Definitions → |
slaughter | 1. the killing of animals (as for food) 2. a sound defeat More Definitions → |
genetically | 1. by genetic mechanisms More Definitions → |
zebra | 1. any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines More Definitions → |
runway | 1. a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll 2. a chute down which logs can slide More Definitions → |
arithmetic | 1. relating to or involving arithmetic 2. the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations More Definitions → |
speedway | 1. road where high speed driving is allowed 2. a racetrack for racing automobiles or motorcycles More Definitions → |
admiral | 1. the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral 2. any of several brightly colored butterflies More Definitions → |
patron | 1. a regular customer 2. the proprietor of an inn More Definitions → |
anticipate | 1. regard something as probable or likely 2. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time More Definitions → |
padding | 1. add details to 2. walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud More Definitions → |
disadvantaged | 1. marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences More Definitions → |
diagonal | 1. (geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent 2. a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric More Definitions → |
cracked | 1. used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure 2. of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide More Definitions → |
shear | 1. cut with shears 2. shear the wool from More Definitions → |
mortal | 1. a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential 2. subject to death More Definitions → |
supermarket | 1. a large self-service grocery store selling groceries and dairy products and household goods More Definitions → |
cleansing | 1. the act of making something clean 2. cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands More Definitions → |
archery | 1. the sport of shooting arrows with a bow More Definitions → |
escaped | 1. having escaped, especially from confinement More Definitions → |
mates | 1. a pair of people who live together More Definitions → |
avian | 1. pertaining to or characteristic of birds More Definitions → |
matrices | 1. (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules 2. (geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded More Definitions → |
anyways | 1. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement More Definitions → |
cereal | 1. grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet 2. foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses More Definitions → |
champ | 1. chafe at the bit, like horses 2. chew noisily or vigorously More Definitions → |
personalised | 1. made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual More Definitions → |
augmentation | 1. the amount by which something becomes greater 2. the statement of a theme in notes of greater duration (usually twice the length of the original) More Definitions → |
annuity | 1. income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments More Definitions → |
assortment | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type More Definitions → |
sportswear | 1. attire worn for sport or for casual wear More Definitions → |
deliberately | 1. with intention; in an intentional manner 2. in a deliberate unhurried manner More Definitions → |
recap | 1. a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion 2. summarize briefly More Definitions → |
crawl | 1. move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground 2. feel as if crawling with insects More Definitions → |
sparkling | 1. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash 2. used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide More Definitions → |
jabber | 1. rapid and indistinct speech 2. talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner More Definitions → |
rotate | 1. turn on or around an axis or a center 2. exchange on a regular basis More Definitions → |
tracing | 1. the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline 2. a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image More Definitions → |
amortization | 1. the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years 2. payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers More Definitions → |
fragile | 1. easily broken or damaged or destroyed 2. vulnerably delicate More Definitions → |
sapiens | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of Homo sapiens More Definitions → |
radiator | 1. any object that radiates energy 2. heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings More Definitions → |
alteration | 1. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another 2. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) More Definitions → |
trainee | 1. someone who is being trained More Definitions → |
centennial | 1. of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years 2. the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
tuna | 1. tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica 2. important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks More Definitions → |
bluegrass | 1. any of various grasses of the genus Poa 2. a type of country music played at a rapid tempo on banjos and guitars More Definitions → |
hazel | 1. Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine-grained wood and bearing edible nuts 2. the fine-grained wood of a hazelnut tree (genus Corylus) and the hazel tree (Australian genus Pomaderris) More Definitions → |
scarlet | 1. a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge 2. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies More Definitions → |
autographed | 1. bearing an autograph More Definitions → |
modulation | 1. a musical passage moving from one key to another 2. (electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase More Definitions → |
loader | 1. a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port 2. an attendant who loads guns for someone shooting game More Definitions → |
latency | 1. (computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head 2. the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it More Definitions → |
squadron | 1. a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms 2. an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group More Definitions → |
veronica | 1. any plant of the genus Veronica More Definitions → |
haul | 1. the act of drawing or hauling something 2. the quantity that was caught More Definitions → |
acupuncture | 1. treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin More Definitions → |
workload | 1. work that a person is expected to do in a specified time More Definitions → |
acknowledgement | 1. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged 2. a statement acknowledging something or someone More Definitions → |
roasted | 1. (meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven More Definitions → |
grassroots | 1. fundamental 2. of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group More Definitions → |
mustard | 1. any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica 2. pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds More Definitions → |
strait | 1. a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water 2. a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs More Definitions → |
masterpiece | 1. the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman 2. an outstanding achievement More Definitions → |
sax | 1. a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore More Definitions → |
jacks | 1. a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball More Definitions → |
radial | 1. relating to or near the radius 2. relating to or moving along or having the direction of a radius More Definitions → |
mare | 1. female equine animal 2. a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon More Definitions → |
armour | 1. a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles 2. protective covering made of metal and used in combat More Definitions → |
avalanche | 1. gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snow 2. a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain More Definitions → |
managerial | 1. of or relating to the function or responsibility or activity of management More Definitions → |
shaving | 1. the act of removing hair with a razor 2. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something More Definitions → |
corona | 1. a viral disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that caused a global pandemic in 2020 2. the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse More Definitions → |
heap | 1. bestow in large quantities 2. arrange in stacks More Definitions → |
investigative | 1. designed to find information or ascertain facts More Definitions → |
quasi | 1. having some resemblance More Definitions → |
disturbance | 1. activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption 2. an unhappy and worried mental state More Definitions → |
cashier | 1. discard or do away with 2. discharge with dishonor, as in the army More Definitions → |
jaw | 1. talk socially without exchanging too much information 2. talk incessantly and tiresomely More Definitions → |
eats | 1. informal terms for a meal More Definitions → |
randomized | 1. set up or distributed in a deliberately random way More Definitions → |
flea | 1. any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap More Definitions → |
motivational | 1. of or relating to motivation More Definitions → |
hail | 1. praise vociferously 2. be a native of More Definitions → |
longitudinal | 1. of or relating to lines of longitude 2. running lengthwise More Definitions → |
kappa | 1. the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
blaster | 1. a workman employed to blast with explosives More Definitions → |
remediation | 1. act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil More Definitions → |
wasting | 1. any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease 2. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse More Definitions → |
sidebar | 1. (law) a courtroom conference between the lawyers and the judge that is held out of the jury's hearing 2. a short news story presenting sidelights on a major story More Definitions → |
awhile | 1. for a brief period More Definitions → |
scaled | 1. having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles 2. (used of armor) having overlapping metal plates attached to a leather backing More Definitions → |
vague | 1. not clearly expressed or understood 2. lacking clarity or distinctness More Definitions → |
overlay | 1. lie upon; lie on top of 2. kill by lying on More Definitions → |
pharma | 1. a company that makes and sells pharmaceuticals More Definitions → |
handicapped | 1. injure permanently 2. attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant More Definitions → |
lag | 1. hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. 2. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail More Definitions → |
champaign | 1. extensive tract of level open land More Definitions → |
harmless | 1. not causing or capable of causing harm More Definitions → |
bravo | 1. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed 2. a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance More Definitions → |
diagnose | 1. determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis 2. subject to a medical analysis More Definitions → |
coarse | 1. of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles 2. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste More Definitions → |
submarine | 1. a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes 2. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States More Definitions → |
prevailing | 1. most frequent or common More Definitions → |
axe | 1. chop or split with an ax 2. terminate More Definitions → |
archer | 1. a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow More Definitions → |
warmer | 1. device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room More Definitions → |
calf | 1. young of domestic cattle 2. the muscular back part of the shank More Definitions → |
basil | 1. any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum 2. leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried More Definitions → |
hallmark | 1. a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something 2. a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity More Definitions → |
dominate | 1. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance 2. be in control More Definitions → |
damaging | 1. (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury 2. designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions More Definitions → |
populated | 1. furnished with inhabitants More Definitions → |
abandon | 1. forsake, leave behind 2. give up with the intent of never claiming again More Definitions → |
rave | 1. participate in an all-night techno dance party 2. talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner More Definitions → |
islander | 1. an inhabitant of an island More Definitions → |
transformer | 1. an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage More Definitions → |
maroon | 1. a person who is stranded (as on an island) 2. a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color More Definitions → |
shack | 1. make one's home in a particular place or community 2. move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly More Definitions → |
marrow | 1. the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones 2. any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh More Definitions → |
tavern | 1. a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks More Definitions → |
bathing | 1. immersing the body in water or sunshine 2. the act of washing yourself (or another person) More Definitions → |
lambert | 1. a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter More Definitions → |
unhappy | 1. experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent 2. generalized feeling of distress More Definitions → |
certainty | 1. the state of being certain 2. something that is certain More Definitions → |
fracture | 1. breaking of hard tissue such as bone 2. (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other More Definitions → |
tango | 1. dance a tango 2. a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin More Definitions → |
mahogany | 1. wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture 2. any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish More Definitions → |
clarence | 1. a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers More Definitions → |
garner | 1. acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions 2. store grain More Definitions → |
flap | 1. move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion 2. to flutter noisily when moved by the wind More Definitions → |
ignorant | 1. uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication 2. uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field More Definitions → |
aba | 1. a loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by Arabs 2. a fabric woven from goat hair and camel hair More Definitions → |
allowable | 1. deductible according to the tax laws 2. deserving to be allowed or considered More Definitions → |
karate | 1. a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent More Definitions → |
carte | 1. a list of dishes available at a restaurant More Definitions → |
canned | 1. preserve in a can or tin 2. terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position More Definitions → |
endurance | 1. the power to withstand hardship or stress 2. a state of surviving; remaining alive More Definitions → |
teaspoon | 1. as much as a teaspoon will hold 2. a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram More Definitions → |
rectangle | 1. a parallelogram with four right angles More Definitions → |
pains | 1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal More Definitions → |
wrapper | 1. a loose dressing gown for women 2. the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped More Definitions → |
guitarist | 1. a musician who plays the guitar More Definitions → |
appellate | 1. of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals) More Definitions → |
comma | 1. a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence 2. anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing More Definitions → |
diva | 1. a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star More Definitions → |
instability | 1. an unstable order 2. unreliability attributable to being unstable More Definitions → |
seminary | 1. a private place of education for the young 2. a theological school for training ministers or priests or rabbis More Definitions → |
emulation | 1. ambition to equal or excel 2. (computer science) technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another More Definitions → |
sonata | 1. a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms More Definitions → |
inaccurate | 1. erroneous More Definitions → |
explanatory | 1. serving or intended to explain or make clear More Definitions → |
ministerial | 1. of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office 2. of or relating to a government minister or ministry More Definitions → |
stacks | 1. a large number or amount 2. storage space in a library consisting of an extensive arrangement of bookshelves where most of the books are stored More Definitions → |
bipolar | 1. of or relating to manic depressive illness 2. of, pertaining to, or occurring in both polar regions More Definitions → |
taps | 1. (military) signal to turn the lights out More Definitions → |
lagoon | 1. a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral More Definitions → |
menopause | 1. the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends More Definitions → |
reluctant | 1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom 2. disinclined to become involved More Definitions → |
headphone | 1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear More Definitions → |
oath | 1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger 2. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury More Definitions → |
constrained | 1. lacking spontaneity; not natural More Definitions → |
parrot | 1. usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds 2. a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated More Definitions → |
magnum | 1. a large wine bottle for liquor or wine More Definitions → |
invaluable | 1. having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth More Definitions → |
gala | 1. a gay festivity More Definitions → |
intercontinental | 1. extending or taking place between or among continents More Definitions → |
traction | 1. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) 2. (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing More Definitions → |
workspace | 1. space allocated for your work (as in an office) More Definitions → |
illuminated | 1. provided with artificial light More Definitions → |
perpetual | 1. continuing forever or indefinitely 2. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing More Definitions → |
caffeine | 1. a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects More Definitions → |
verbatim | 1. in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker 2. using exactly the same words More Definitions → |
cardboard | 1. without substance 2. a stiff moderately thick paper More Definitions → |
attributable | 1. capable of being attributed More Definitions → |
tertiary | 1. coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position More Definitions → |
exhausted | 1. depleted of energy, force, or strength 2. drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted More Definitions → |
attain | 1. to gain with effort 2. reach a point in time, or a certain state or level More Definitions → |
calorie | 1. unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure More Definitions → |
tang | 1. a tart spicy quality 2. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth More Definitions → |
graphite | 1. used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors More Definitions → |
vaccination | 1. taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease 2. the scar left following inoculation with a vaccine More Definitions → |
farther | 1. more distant in especially space or time 2. more distant in especially degree More Definitions → |
mafia | 1. any tightly knit group of trusted associates More Definitions → |
mandarin | 1. shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia 2. a member of an elite intellectual or cultural group More Definitions → |
predictable | 1. capable of being foretold More Definitions → |
barrels | 1. the amount that many barrels might hold More Definitions → |
analogue | 1. something having the property of being analogous to something else 2. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input More Definitions → |
biased | 1. favoring one person or side over another More Definitions → |
cardiology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases More Definitions → |
playoff | 1. any final competition to determine a championship More Definitions → |
honorary | 1. given as an honor without the normal duties More Definitions → |
exchanged | 1. changed for (replaced by) something different More Definitions → |
payload | 1. the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents 2. goods carried by a large vehicle More Definitions → |
adhere | 1. be compatible or in accordance with 2. follow through or carry out a plan without deviation More Definitions → |
parity | 1. (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered 2. (mathematics) a relation between a pair of integers: if both integers are odd or both are even they have the same parity; if one is odd and the other is even they have different parity More Definitions → |
aggregation | 1. several things grouped together or considered as a whole 2. the act of gathering something together More Definitions → |
batting | 1. (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base 2. stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber More Definitions → |
vegan | 1. a strict vegetarian; someone who eats no animal or dairy products; may also avoid using animal products (e.g. leather) More Definitions → |
congressman | 1. a member of the United States House of Representatives More Definitions → |
cobalt | 1. a hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition More Definitions → |
recombinant | 1. of or relating to recombinant DNA 2. a cell or organism in which genetic recombination has occurred More Definitions → |
downward | 1. extending or moving from a higher to a lower place 2. on or toward a surface regarded as a base More Definitions → |
superstar | 1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field More Definitions → |
eta | 1. the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
aspire | 1. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal More Definitions → |
harvesting | 1. the gathering of a ripened crop More Definitions → |
saturated | 1. being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance 2. used especially of organic compounds; having all available valence bonds filled More Definitions → |
backpacking | 1. carrying something in a pack on the back More Definitions → |
accidentally | 1. without advance planning 2. of a minor or subordinate nature More Definitions → |
inflatable | 1. designed to be filled with air or gas More Definitions → |
glassware | 1. an article of tableware made of glass More Definitions → |
canary | 1. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police 2. a female singer More Definitions → |
steadily | 1. at a steady rate or pace 2. in a steady manner More Definitions → |
kayak | 1. travel in a small canoe 2. a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos More Definitions → |
moderately | 1. to certain extent or degree 2. with moderation; in a moderate manner More Definitions → |
altar | 1. the table in Christian churches where communion is given 2. a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made More Definitions → |
salvage | 1. property or goods saved from damage or destruction 2. the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction More Definitions → |
orbital | 1. of or relating to an orbit 2. of or relating to the eye socket More Definitions → |
repeating | 1. the act of doing or performing again More Definitions → |
massacre | 1. the savage and excessive killing of many people 2. kill a large number of people indiscriminately More Definitions → |
panoramic | 1. as from an altitude or distance More Definitions → |
polynomial | 1. having the character of a polynomial 2. a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms More Definitions → |
tau | 1. the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
imperative | 1. requiring attention or action 2. relating to verbs in the imperative mood More Definitions → |
stakeholder | 1. someone entrusted to hold the stakes for two or more persons betting against one another; must deliver the stakes to the winner More Definitions → |
lantern | 1. light in a transparent protective case More Definitions → |
evangelical | 1. relating to or being a Christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible especially the 4 Gospels 2. of or pertaining to or in keeping with the Christian gospel especially as in the first 4 books of the New Testament More Definitions → |
stochastic | 1. being or having a random variable More Definitions → |
airmail | 1. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft 2. a system of conveying mail by aircraft More Definitions → |
staring | 1. (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder 2. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers More Definitions → |
problematic | 1. open to doubt or debate 2. making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe More Definitions → |
arose | 1. come into existence; take on form or shape 2. originate or come into being More Definitions → |
skincare | 1. care for the skin More Definitions → |
assemble | 1. create by putting components or members together 2. collect in one place More Definitions → |
hogan | 1. a Navajo lodge covered with earth; traditionally built with the entrance facing east More Definitions → |
sulfate | 1. a salt or ester of sulphuric acid 2. convert into a sulfate More Definitions → |
complaining | 1. expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment More Definitions → |
analytic | 1. using or subjected to a methodology using algebra and calculus 2. using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles) More Definitions → |
predominantly | 1. much greater in number or influence More Definitions → |
amethyst | 1. of a moderate purple color 2. a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone More Definitions → |
adorable | 1. lovable especially in a childlike or naive way More Definitions → |
ambition | 1. a cherished desire 2. a strong drive for success More Definitions → |
apologize | 1. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing 2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning More Definitions → |
restraint | 1. the act of controlling by restraining someone or something 2. discipline in personal and social activities More Definitions → |
parole | 1. a promise 2. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group More Definitions → |
stewardship | 1. the position of steward More Definitions → |
regulating | 1. the act of controlling or directing according to rule More Definitions → |
subpart | 1. a part of a part More Definitions → |
kat | 1. the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant More Definitions → |
ammunition | 1. projectiles to be fired from a gun 2. any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction More Definitions → |
shave | 1. the act of removing hair with a razor 2. remove body hair with a razor More Definitions → |
artillery | 1. large but transportable armament 2. an army unit that uses big guns More Definitions → |
applicability | 1. relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
volatility | 1. the property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor 2. the trait of being unpredictably irresolute More Definitions → |
missionary | 1. relating to or connected to a religious mission 2. someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program More Definitions → |
swamp | 1. low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog 2. a situation fraught with difficulties and imponderables More Definitions → |
manifold | 1. a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes 2. a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies More Definitions → |
tornado | 1. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground 2. a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive More Definitions → |
upstairs | 1. on or of upper floors of a building 2. on a floor above More Definitions → |
fab | 1. extremely pleasing More Definitions → |
manipulate | 1. influence or control shrewdly or deviously 2. hold something in one's hands and move it More Definitions → |
conformance | 1. correspondence in form or appearance More Definitions → |
damned | 1. people who are condemned to eternal punishment 2. expletives used informally as intensifiers More Definitions → |
faint | 1. pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain 2. a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain More Definitions → |
collaborate | 1. work together on a common enterprise or project 2. cooperate as a traitor More Definitions → |
tentative | 1. under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon 2. unsettled in mind or opinion More Definitions → |
authenticity | 1. undisputed credibility More Definitions → |
gland | 1. any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream More Definitions → |
resignation | 1. acceptance of despair 2. the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.) More Definitions → |
fraternity | 1. a social club for male undergraduates 2. people engaged in a particular occupation More Definitions → |
lymphoma | 1. a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant; one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
tapestry | 1. something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy 2. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery More Definitions → |
chap | 1. a boy or man 2. a long narrow depression in a surface More Definitions → |
inevitably | 1. in such a manner as could not be otherwise 2. by necessity More Definitions → |
gardener | 1. someone who takes care of a garden 2. someone employed to work in a garden More Definitions → |
harp | 1. come back to 2. play the harp More Definitions → |
anthem | 1. a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school) 2. a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) More Definitions → |
tack | 1. fasten with tacks 2. turn into the wind More Definitions → |
nowadays | 1. the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech 2. in these times More Definitions → |
sack | 1. a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases 2. an enclosed space More Definitions → |
indicative | 1. relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements 2. a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact More Definitions → |
aggression | 1. a disposition to behave aggressively 2. a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack More Definitions → |
practiced | 1. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude 2. skillful after much practice More Definitions → |
monarch | 1. a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right 2. large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed More Definitions → |
temptation | 1. something that seduces or has the quality to seduce 2. the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid More Definitions → |
campground | 1. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent More Definitions → |
nasal | 1. of or in or relating to the nose 2. a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed More Definitions → |
aquaculture | 1. rearing aquatic animals or cultivating aquatic plants for food More Definitions → |
paradox | 1. (logic) a statement that contradicts itself More Definitions → |
oxidation | 1. the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction More Definitions → |
jackpot | 1. the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker) 2. any outstanding award More Definitions → |
halfway | 1. equally distant from the extremes 2. at a point midway between two extremes More Definitions → |
compensate | 1. adjust for 2. make amends for; pay compensation for More Definitions → |
accountancy | 1. the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business More Definitions → |
cracking | 1. a sudden sharp noise 2. the act of cracking something More Definitions → |
spanning | 1. to cover or extend over an area or time period More Definitions → |
politician | 1. a leader engaged in civil administration 2. a person active in party politics More Definitions → |
unanimous | 1. in complete agreement 2. acting together as a single undiversified whole More Definitions → |
acoustics | 1. the study of the physical properties of sound More Definitions → |
voluntarily | 1. out of your own free will More Definitions → |
enamel | 1. hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth 2. a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection More Definitions → |
radiant | 1. radiating or as if radiating light More Definitions → |
martini | 1. a cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth More Definitions → |
disadvantage | 1. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm 2. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position More Definitions → |
coaster | 1. a resident of a coastal area 2. someone who coasts More Definitions → |
fraudulent | 1. involving deception More Definitions → |
almond | 1. small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California 2. oval-shaped edible seed of the almond tree More Definitions → |
catalytic | 1. relating to or causing or involving catalysis More Definitions → |
chalk | 1. a soft whitish calcite 2. a pure flat white with little reflectance More Definitions → |
privatization | 1. changing something from state to private ownership or control More Definitions → |
axle | 1. a shaft on which a wheel rotates More Definitions → |
cultivation | 1. socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners 2. (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale) More Definitions → |
grazing | 1. the act of grazing 2. the act of brushing against while passing More Definitions → |
biochemical | 1. of or relating to biochemistry; involving chemical processes in living organisms More Definitions → |
pillar | 1. a fundamental principle or practice 2. anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower More Definitions → |
mirage | 1. an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects 2. something illusory and unattainable More Definitions → |
questionable | 1. able to be refuted 2. subject to question More Definitions → |
seaside | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort More Definitions → |
suitability | 1. the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose More Definitions → |
unbelievable | 1. beyond belief or understanding 2. having a probability too low to inspire belief More Definitions → |
piracy | 1. hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it 2. the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own More Definitions → |
hardest | 1. with effort or force or vigor 2. with firmness More Definitions → |
invitational | 1. pertaining to or characteristic of an invitation More Definitions → |
pineapple | 1. a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics 2. large sweet fleshy tropical fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated More Definitions → |
freeway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
wrath | 1. intense anger (usually on an epic scale) 2. belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) More Definitions → |
opal | 1. a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones More Definitions → |
peculiar | 1. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected 2. unique or specific to a person or thing or category More Definitions → |
descendants | 1. all of the offspring of a given progenitor More Definitions → |
safeguard | 1. make safe 2. escort safely More Definitions → |
digitally | 1. by means of the fingers 2. in terms of integers More Definitions → |
hatchback | 1. a car having a hatchback door 2. a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open More Definitions → |
billiards | 1. any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls More Definitions → |
subclass | 1. (biology) a taxonomic category below a class and above an order More Definitions → |
intentionally | 1. with intention; in an intentional manner More Definitions → |
cactus | 1. any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines More Definitions → |
viva | 1. an examination conducted by spoken communication More Definitions → |
treadmill | 1. an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place 2. a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps More Definitions → |
fiberglass | 1. a covering material made of glass fibers in resins More Definitions → |
attained | 1. achieved or reached More Definitions → |
nap | 1. a period of time spent sleeping 2. a soft or fuzzy surface texture More Definitions → |
personalize | 1. make personal or more personal More Definitions → |
lava | 1. rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanoes; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface More Definitions → |
sharply | 1. in an aggressive manner 2. in a well delineated manner More Definitions → |
rainy | 1. (of weather) wet by periods of rain More Definitions → |
vinegar | 1. sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative 2. dilute acetic acid More Definitions → |
fisherman | 1. someone whose occupation is catching fish More Definitions → |
healthier | 1. having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease 2. financially secure and functioning well More Definitions → |
mailer | 1. a person who mails something 2. an advertisement that is sent by mail More Definitions → |
preface | 1. a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book 2. furnish with a preface or introduction More Definitions → |
grievance | 1. a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation 2. an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice More Definitions → |
unread | 1. not informed through reading More Definitions → |
viola | 1. any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola 2. a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower More Definitions → |
magnolia | 1. dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine 2. any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms More Definitions → |
disappointment | 1. a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized 2. an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone More Definitions → |
plateau | 1. a relatively flat highland More Definitions → |
interpersonal | 1. occurring among or involving several people More Definitions → |
traumatic | 1. of or relating to a physical injury or wound to the body 2. psychologically painful More Definitions → |
palette | 1. the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art 2. board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used More Definitions → |
blaze | 1. shine brightly and intensively 2. shoot rapidly and repeatedly More Definitions → |
adversely | 1. in an adverse manner More Definitions → |
devastating | 1. making light of 2. wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction More Definitions → |
jasmine | 1. any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia More Definitions → |
macon | 1. fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry More Definitions → |
invariant | 1. a feature (quantity or property or function) that remains unchanged when a particular transformation is applied to it 2. unaffected by a designated operation or transformation More Definitions → |
challenger | 1. the contestant you hope to defeat More Definitions → |
uptake | 1. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) 2. a process of taking up or using up or consuming More Definitions → |
geared | 1. equipped with or connected by gears or having gears engaged More Definitions → |
ape | 1. imitate uncritically and in every aspect 2. represent in or produce a caricature of More Definitions → |
malignant | 1. dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor) More Definitions → |
lawful | 1. according to custom or rule or natural law 2. having a legally established claim More Definitions → |
stag | 1. a male deer, especially an adult male red deer 2. adult male deer More Definitions → |
rash | 1. any red eruption of the skin 2. a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences More Definitions → |
antibiotic | 1. of or relating to antibiotic drugs 2. a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections More Definitions → |
reversal | 1. a change from one state to the opposite state 2. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating More Definitions → |
ordination | 1. the status of being ordained to a sacred office 2. logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements More Definitions → |
tandem | 1. an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another 2. a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats More Definitions → |
deliberate | 1. think about carefully; weigh 2. discuss the pros and cons of an issue More Definitions → |
gagged | 1. prevent from speaking out 2. be too tight; rub or press More Definitions → |
roundtable | 1. a meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views More Definitions → |
dementia | 1. mental deterioration of organic or functional origin More Definitions → |
barley | 1. a grain of barley 2. cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain More Definitions → |
amusing | 1. providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining 2. arousing or provoking laughter More Definitions → |
mastering | 1. becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of 2. the act of making a master recording from which copies can be made More Definitions → |
localized | 1. confined or restricted to a particular location 2. made local or oriented locally More Definitions → |
mistaken | 1. wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment 2. arising from error More Definitions → |
carving | 1. a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape 2. removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape More Definitions → |
realism | 1. the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth 2. the state of being actual or real More Definitions → |
multilingual | 1. using or knowing more than one language More Definitions → |
desperately | 1. with great urgency 2. in intense despair More Definitions → |
madame | 1. title used for a married Frenchwoman More Definitions → |
remedial | 1. tending or intended to rectify or improve 2. tending to cure or restore to health More Definitions → |
vain | 1. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance 2. unproductive of success More Definitions → |
immunization | 1. the act of making immune (especially by inoculation) More Definitions → |
bologna | 1. large smooth-textured smoked sausage of beef and veal and pork More Definitions → |
departing | 1. that is going out or leaving More Definitions → |
maze | 1. complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost 2. something jumbled or confused More Definitions → |
barefoot | 1. without shoes 2. without shoes on More Definitions → |
remuneration | 1. something that remunerates 2. the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses More Definitions → |
bohemian | 1. a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life 2. unconventional in especially appearance and behavior More Definitions → |
categorized | 1. arranged into categories More Definitions → |
receivable | 1. awaiting payment More Definitions → |
marching | 1. the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind) More Definitions → |
evacuation | 1. the act of removing the contents of something 2. the act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion; especially for protection More Definitions → |
warp | 1. a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting 2. a shape distorted by twisting or folding More Definitions → |
implant | 1. fix or set securely or deeply 2. become attached to and embedded in the uterus More Definitions → |
thematic | 1. relating to or constituting a topic of discourse 2. of or relating to a melodic subject More Definitions → |
correctional | 1. concerned with or providing correction More Definitions → |
draper | 1. a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods) More Definitions → |
bowman | 1. a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow More Definitions → |
frustrating | 1. discouraging by hindering 2. preventing realization or attainment of a desire More Definitions → |
zeta | 1. the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
dinnerware | 1. the tableware (plates and platters and serving bowls etc.) used in serving a meal More Definitions → |
homosexuality | 1. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex More Definitions → |
emotionally | 1. in an emotional manner 2. with regard to emotions More Definitions → |
masonry | 1. structure built of stone or brick by a mason 2. the craft of a mason More Definitions → |
carbohydrate | 1. an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain More Definitions → |
medicinal | 1. having the properties of medicine More Definitions → |
accrued | 1. periodically accumulated over time More Definitions → |
federated | 1. united under a central government More Definitions → |
addicted | 1. compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming More Definitions → |
flashlight | 1. a small portable battery-powered electric lamp More Definitions → |
disappointing | 1. not up to expectations More Definitions → |
staging | 1. the production of a drama on the stage 2. a system of scaffolds More Definitions → |
scarce | 1. deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand 2. only a very short time before More Definitions → |
statistic | 1. a datum that can be represented numerically More Definitions → |
plague | 1. a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal 2. any epidemic disease with a high death rate More Definitions → |
canine | 1. of or relating to a pointed conical tooth 2. of or relating to or characteristic of members of the family Canidae More Definitions → |
gladly | 1. with pleasure More Definitions → |
schizophrenia | 1. any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact More Definitions → |
lineage | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors More Definitions → |
dominance | 1. superior development of one side of the body 2. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another More Definitions → |
sealing | 1. the act of treating something to make it repel water More Definitions → |
rag | 1. a small piece of cloth 2. a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities More Definitions → |
despair | 1. a state in which all hope is lost or absent 2. the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well More Definitions → |
absorb | 1. become imbued 2. take up mentally More Definitions → |
supernatural | 1. supernatural forces and events and beings collectively 2. not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material More Definitions → |
magenta | 1. a primary subtractive color for light; a dark purple-red color; the dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta 2. of deep purplish red More Definitions → |
tagging | 1. attach a tag or label to 2. touch a player while he is holding the ball More Definitions → |
impedance | 1. a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms More Definitions → |
dragonfly | 1. slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc. More Definitions → |
manpower | 1. the force of workers available More Definitions → |
billboard | 1. large outdoor signboard More Definitions → |
chalet | 1. a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style More Definitions → |
layered | 1. with one layer on top of another More Definitions → |
neurological | 1. of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology More Definitions → |
specialization | 1. the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose 2. the special line of work you have adopted as your career More Definitions → |
abstraction | 1. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance 2. the act of withdrawing or removing something More Definitions → |
watchdog | 1. a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste 2. a dog trained to guard property More Definitions → |
viability | 1. (of living things) capable of normal growth and development 2. capable of being done in a practical and useful way More Definitions → |
ovarian | 1. of or involving the ovaries More Definitions → |
plenary | 1. full in all respects More Definitions → |
intestinal | 1. of or relating to or inside the intestines More Definitions → |
sweepstakes | 1. a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants More Definitions → |
gan | 1. separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin 2. trap with a snare More Definitions → |
stabilization | 1. the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable 2. the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn More Definitions → |
authoritative | 1. having authority or ascendancy or influence 2. of recognized authority or excellence More Definitions → |
celestial | 1. of or relating to the sky 2. relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven More Definitions → |
diplomacy | 1. negotiation between nations 2. subtly skillful handling of a situation More Definitions → |
impacted | 1. wedged or packed in together More Definitions → |
capitalist | 1. of or relating to capitalism or capitalists 2. favoring or practicing capitalism More Definitions → |
beanie | 1. a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen More Definitions → |
protestant | 1. protesting More Definitions → |
spaced | 1. spaced apart 2. arranged with spaces between; often used as a combining form More Definitions → |
topaz | 1. a yellow quartz 2. a mineral (fluosilicate of aluminum) that occurs in crystals of various colors and is used as a gemstone More Definitions → |
segmentation | 1. (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum 2. the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart More Definitions → |
imaginary | 1. (mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1 2. not based on fact; existing only in the imagination More Definitions → |
entrepreneurial | 1. of or relating to an entrepreneur 2. willing to take risks in order to make a profit More Definitions → |
dart | 1. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart 2. run or move very quickly or hastily More Definitions → |
captive | 1. a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war 2. an animal that is confined More Definitions → |
visitation | 1. an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event 2. any disaster or catastrophe More Definitions → |
baggage | 1. cases used to carry belongings when traveling 2. a worthless or immoral woman More Definitions → |
patty | 1. small flat mass of chopped or ground food 2. small pie or pasty More Definitions → |
satire | 1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn 2. a genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others More Definitions → |
overload | 1. become overloaded 2. fill to excess so that function is impaired More Definitions → |
crate | 1. put into a crate; as for protection 2. a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping More Definitions → |
bootstrap | 1. help oneself, often through improvised means 2. a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on More Definitions → |
episcopal | 1. denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops More Definitions → |
humane | 1. pertaining to or concerned with the humanities 2. marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering More Definitions → |
mast | 1. a vertical spar for supporting sails 2. nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground More Definitions → |
affection | 1. a positive feeling of liking More Definitions → |
pussycat | 1. a person who is regarded as easygoing and agreeable 2. informal terms referring to a domestic cat More Definitions → |
unclassified | 1. not subject to a security classification 2. not arranged in any specific grouping More Definitions → |
wandering | 1. travelling about without any clear destination 2. migratory More Definitions → |
consequential | 1. having important issues or results More Definitions → |
initialization | 1. (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position More Definitions → |
unreasonable | 1. not reasonable; not showing good judgment 2. beyond normal limits More Definitions → |
expat | 1. a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country More Definitions → |
raider | 1. someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war) 2. a corporate investor who intends to take over a company by buying a controlling interest in its stock and installing new management More Definitions → |
alas | 1. by bad luck More Definitions → |
sawyer | 1. one who is employed to saw wood 2. any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers More Definitions → |
prudential | 1. arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters More Definitions → |
migrant | 1. traveler who moves from one region or country to another 2. habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work More Definitions → |
leaning | 1. an inclination to do something 2. a natural inclination More Definitions → |
centrally | 1. in or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function More Definitions → |
paddle | 1. propel with a paddle 2. play in or as if in water, as of small children More Definitions → |
anterior | 1. a tooth situated at the front of the mouth 2. earlier in time More Definitions → |
dealership | 1. a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area More Definitions → |
illumination | 1. a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination 2. the degree of visibility of your environment More Definitions → |
finale | 1. the closing section of a musical composition 2. the temporal end; the concluding time More Definitions → |
decal | 1. either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface More Definitions → |
nausea | 1. the state that precedes vomiting 2. disgust so strong it makes you feel sick More Definitions → |
comfortably | 1. in mental comfort; without stress 2. in physical comfort More Definitions → |
addictive | 1. causing or characterized by addiction More Definitions → |
clarinet | 1. a single-reed instrument with a straight tube More Definitions → |
gigabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 megabytes or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes More Definitions → |
erica | 1. any plant of the genus Erica More Definitions → |
rainforest | 1. a forest with heavy annual rainfall More Definitions → |
federally | 1. by federal government More Definitions → |
obituary | 1. a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography More Definitions → |
multinational | 1. involving or operating in several nations or nationalities More Definitions → |
aspirin | 1. the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets More Definitions → |
attendant | 1. someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another 2. a person who is present and participates in a meeting More Definitions → |
redundancy | 1. repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission 2. the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded More Definitions → |
fauna | 1. all the animal life in a particular region or period 2. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement More Definitions → |
roadside | 1. edge of a way or road or path More Definitions → |
waking | 1. the state of remaining awake 2. marked by full consciousness or alertness More Definitions → |
skateboard | 1. ride on a flat board with rollers attached to the bottom 2. a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position and propelled by foot More Definitions → |
automate | 1. make automatic or control or operate automatically More Definitions → |
drosophila | 1. small fruit fly used by Thomas Hunt Morgan in studying basic mechanisms of inheritance More Definitions → |
travelled | 1. change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically 2. undertake a journey or trip More Definitions → |
harmonic | 1. of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm 2. of or relating to harmonics More Definitions → |
darts | 1. a game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a dartboard More Definitions → |
keypad | 1. a keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard More Definitions → |
flaw | 1. an imperfection in an object or machine 2. defect or weakness in a person's character More Definitions → |
tails | 1. formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men More Definitions → |
emulator | 1. someone who copies the words or behavior of another More Definitions → |
microbial | 1. of or involving or caused by or being microbes More Definitions → |
discarded | 1. thrown away More Definitions → |
quark | 1. (physics) hypothetical truly fundamental particle in mesons and baryons; there are supposed to be six flavors of quarks (and their antiquarks), which come in pairs; each has an electric charge of +2/3 or -1/3 2. fresh unripened cheese of a smooth texture made from pasteurized milk, a starter, and rennet More Definitions → |
stranded | 1. cut off or left behind More Definitions → |
pane | 1. sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors 2. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door More Definitions → |
angular | 1. measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle 2. having angles or an angular shape More Definitions → |
sneak | 1. to go stealthily or furtively 2. put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner More Definitions → |
avoidance | 1. deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening More Definitions → |
immortal | 1. a person (such as an author) of enduring fame 2. any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force More Definitions → |
endeavor | 1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) 2. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something More Definitions → |
inpatient | 1. a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated More Definitions → |
badger | 1. sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws; widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere 2. annoy persistently More Definitions → |
partisan | 1. a fervent and even militant proponent of something 2. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity More Definitions → |
gratitude | 1. a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation More Definitions → |
anon | 1. at another time 2. (old-fashioned or informal) in a little while More Definitions → |
exceptionally | 1. to an exceptional degree More Definitions → |
ageing | 1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time 2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age More Definitions → |
containment | 1. a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully 2. (physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor More Definitions → |
maximizing | 1. making as great as possible More Definitions → |
tomcat | 1. male cat More Definitions → |
sectional | 1. relating to or based upon a section (i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane) 2. consisting of or divided into sections More Definitions → |
fashionable | 1. being or in accordance with current social fashions 2. having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress More Definitions → |
tidal | 1. of or relating to or caused by tides More Definitions → |
vitality | 1. an energetic style 2. a healthy capacity for vigorous activity More Definitions → |
traverse | 1. travel across or pass over 2. to cover or extend over an area or time period More Definitions → |
vengeance | 1. the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life More Definitions → |
garrison | 1. a fortified military post where troops are stationed 2. the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place More Definitions → |
barb | 1. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect 2. the pointed part of barbed wire More Definitions → |
genital | 1. of or relating to the external sex organs More Definitions → |
analogy | 1. an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others 2. drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect More Definitions → |
insomnia | 1. an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness More Definitions → |
aura | 1. a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure 2. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint More Definitions → |
algebraic | 1. of or relating to algebra More Definitions → |
anticipation | 1. an expectation 2. something expected (as on the basis of a norm) More Definitions → |
backgammon | 1. a board game for two players; pieces move according to throws of the dice More Definitions → |
chromatography | 1. a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency More Definitions → |
engraving | 1. a print made from an engraving 2. a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved More Definitions → |
gastrointestinal | 1. of or relating to the stomach and intestines More Definitions → |
hamlet | 1. a community of people smaller than a village 2. a settlement smaller than a town More Definitions → |
clad | 1. provide with clothes or put clothes on 2. furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors More Definitions → |
grange | 1. an outlying farm More Definitions → |
brandy | 1. distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice More Definitions → |
awe | 1. inspire awe in 2. an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration More Definitions → |
antitrust | 1. of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices More Definitions → |
lizard | 1. relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail 2. a man who idles about in the lounges of hotels and bars in search of women who would support him More Definitions → |
dal | 1. a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters More Definitions → |
anesthesia | 1. loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness More Definitions → |
regal | 1. belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler More Definitions → |
cabbage | 1. any of various types of cabbage 2. informal terms for money More Definitions → |
spectator | 1. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) 2. a woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel More Definitions → |
circumstance | 1. a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity 2. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event More Definitions → |
signage | 1. signs collectively (especially commercial signs or posters) More Definitions → |
sidewalk | 1. walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway More Definitions → |
breaker | 1. a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone 2. waves breaking on the shore More Definitions → |
collage | 1. a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image 2. any collection of diverse things More Definitions → |
asserted | 1. confidently declared to be so More Definitions → |
jealous | 1. showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages 2. suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival More Definitions → |
learnt | 1. gain knowledge or skills 2. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally More Definitions → |
concealed | 1. not accessible to view 2. hidden on any grounds for any motive More Definitions → |
wharf | 1. provide with a wharf 2. store on a wharf More Definitions → |
datum | 1. an item of factual information derived from measurement or research More Definitions → |
stimulated | 1. emotionally aroused More Definitions → |
langley | 1. unit of solar radiation More Definitions → |
facilitator | 1. someone who makes progress easier More Definitions → |
maize | 1. tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times 2. a strong yellow color More Definitions → |
unaware | 1. (often followed by `of') not aware More Definitions → |
discretionary | 1. having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment 2. (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed More Definitions → |
psalm | 1. any sacred song used to praise the deity 2. sing or celebrate in psalms More Definitions → |
dermatology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases More Definitions → |
sandbox | 1. mold consisting of a box with sand shaped to mold metal 2. a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in More Definitions → |
tam | 1. a woolen cap of Scottish origin More Definitions → |
obstacle | 1. something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted 2. an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) More Definitions → |
mantle | 1. spread over a surface, like a mantle 2. cover like a mantle More Definitions → |
driveway | 1. a road leading up to a private house More Definitions → |
mandrake | 1. the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic 2. a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers More Definitions → |
camper | 1. someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation 2. a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling More Definitions → |
breadth | 1. the capacity to understand a broad range of topics 2. the extent of something from side to side More Definitions → |
mammoth | 1. any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene; extremely large with hairy coats and long upcurved tusks 2. so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth More Definitions → |
intentional | 1. characterized by conscious design or purpose 2. done or made or performed with purpose and intent More Definitions → |
galactic | 1. of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way) 2. inconceivably large More Definitions → |
merchandising | 1. branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups 2. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money More Definitions → |
ombudsman | 1. a government appointee who investigates complaints by private persons against the government More Definitions → |
registrant | 1. a person who is formally entered (along with others) in a register (and who obtains certain rights thereby) More Definitions → |
reorganization | 1. the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes) 2. an extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government More Definitions → |
pronunciation | 1. the manner in which someone utters a word 2. the way a word or a language is customarily spoken More Definitions → |
measurable | 1. of distinguished importance 2. capable of being measured More Definitions → |
pastry | 1. a dough of flour and water and shortening 2. any of various baked foods made of dough or batter More Definitions → |
manners | 1. social deportment More Definitions → |
academia | 1. the academic world More Definitions → |
volcanic | 1. relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes 2. explosively unstable More Definitions → |
preaching | 1. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) 2. a moralistic rebuke More Definitions → |
repeal | 1. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation 2. cancel officially More Definitions → |
pelican | 1. large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish More Definitions → |
apocalypse | 1. a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil More Definitions → |
admire | 1. feel admiration for 2. look at with admiration More Definitions → |
textual | 1. of or relating to or based on a text More Definitions → |
installment | 1. a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals 2. a part of a broadcast serial More Definitions → |
heavens | 1. the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected More Definitions → |
diarrhea | 1. frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor More Definitions → |
inorganic | 1. relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis 2. lacking the properties characteristic of living organisms More Definitions → |
flare | 1. a shape that spreads outward 2. a sudden burst of flame More Definitions → |
scholastic | 1. of or relating to schools 2. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of scholasticism More Definitions → |
foliage | 1. the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants 2. (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament More Definitions → |
crank | 1. travel along a zigzag path 2. start by cranking More Definitions → |
summarize | 1. give a summary (of) 2. be a summary of More Definitions → |
fundamentally | 1. in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature More Definitions → |
creamy | 1. of the color of cream 2. thick like cream More Definitions → |
organise | 1. bring order and organization to 2. create (as an entity) More Definitions → |
brace | 1. prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult 2. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace More Definitions → |
gigantic | 1. so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth More Definitions → |
mayhem | 1. the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person 2. violent and needless disturbance More Definitions → |
polymerase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA More Definitions → |
optimisation | 1. the act of rendering optimal More Definitions → |
octave | 1. a feast day and the seven days following it 2. a musical interval of eight tones More Definitions → |
metaphor | 1. a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity More Definitions → |
wonderland | 1. a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder 2. an imaginary realm of marvels or wonders More Definitions → |
argus | 1. large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant More Definitions → |
mango | 1. large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit 2. large oval tropical fruit having smooth skin, juicy aromatic pulp, and a large hairy seed More Definitions → |
asynchronous | 1. (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself 2. not synchronous; not occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase More Definitions → |
paving | 1. material used to pave an area 2. the paved surface of a thoroughfare More Definitions → |
perennial | 1. (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more 2. lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal More Definitions → |
cleavage | 1. the state of being split or cleft 2. the breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules More Definitions → |
gradual | 1. (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass 2. proceeding in small stages More Definitions → |
specialised | 1. developed or designed for a special activity or function More Definitions → |
trailing | 1. the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind More Definitions → |
pact | 1. a written agreement between two states or sovereigns More Definitions → |
honourable | 1. adhering to ethical and moral principles 2. worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect More Definitions → |
saturation | 1. the process of totally saturating something with a substance 2. the act of soaking thoroughly with a liquid More Definitions → |
mastery | 1. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity 2. power to dominate or defeat More Definitions → |
cranberry | 1. any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries 2. very tart red berry used for sauce or juice More Definitions → |
aired | 1. open to or abounding in fresh air More Definitions → |
spaghetti | 1. spaghetti served with a tomato sauce 2. pasta in the form of long strings More Definitions → |
outward | 1. relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind 2. that is going out or leaving More Definitions → |
vodka | 1. unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia More Definitions → |
zaire | 1. the basic unit of money in Zaire More Definitions → |
leopard | 1. the pelt of a leopard 2. large feline of African and Asian forests usually having a tawny coat with black spots More Definitions → |
absurd | 1. a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless 2. inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense More Definitions → |
tolerant | 1. showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others 2. tolerant and forgiving under provocation More Definitions → |
enactment | 1. the passing of a law by a legislative body 2. a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body More Definitions → |
laminate | 1. create laminate by bonding sheets of material with a bonding material 2. press or beat (metals) into thin sheets More Definitions → |
earring | 1. jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe More Definitions → |
aggregator | 1. a person who collects things More Definitions → |
iteration | 1. (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated 2. (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained More Definitions → |
approving | 1. the formal act of approving 2. expressing or manifesting praise or approval More Definitions → |
unsafe | 1. lacking in security or safety 2. involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm More Definitions → |
drained | 1. emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid) 2. extremely exhausted More Definitions → |
cessation | 1. a stopping More Definitions → |
append | 1. add to the very end 2. fix to; attach More Definitions → |
acreage | 1. an area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming) More Definitions → |
seasoned | 1. aged or processed 2. rendered competent through trial and experience More Definitions → |
audition | 1. the ability to hear; the auditory faculty 2. a test of the suitability of a performer More Definitions → |
leveraging | 1. investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses) More Definitions → |
psychotherapy | 1. the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods 2. the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means More Definitions → |
saxophone | 1. a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore More Definitions → |
mead | 1. made of fermented honey and water More Definitions → |
communicator | 1. a person who communicates with others More Definitions → |
sympathetic | 1. of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system 2. expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward More Definitions → |
isolate | 1. place or set apart 2. obtain in pure form More Definitions → |
acronym | 1. a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name and pronounced as one word More Definitions → |
faulty | 1. having a defect 2. characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules More Definitions → |
affidavit | 1. written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath More Definitions → |
breathtaking | 1. tending to cause suspension of regular breathing More Definitions → |
streamline | 1. contour economically or efficiently More Definitions → |
messiah | 1. any expected deliverer More Definitions → |
infamous | 1. known widely and usually unfavorably More Definitions → |
pleasing | 1. the act of one who pleases 2. pleasant or agreeable to the senses More Definitions → |
cyberspace | 1. a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange More Definitions → |
tenacious | 1. good at remembering 2. stubbornly unyielding More Definitions → |
waterfall | 1. a steep descent of the water of a river More Definitions → |
sensual | 1. marked by the appetites and passions of the body 2. sexually exciting or gratifying More Definitions → |
gaze | 1. a long fixed look 2. look at with fixed eyes More Definitions → |
initialize | 1. assign an initial value to a computer program 2. divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data More Definitions → |
assassination | 1. an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation 2. murder of a public figure by surprise attack More Definitions → |
nostalgia | 1. longing for something past More Definitions → |
remarkably | 1. to a remarkable degree or extent 2. in a signal manner More Definitions → |
acetate | 1. a salt or ester of acetic acid 2. a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate More Definitions → |
stall | 1. postpone doing what one should be doing 2. come to a stop More Definitions → |
marcel | 1. make a marcel in a woman's hair 2. a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron More Definitions → |
terminator | 1. someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects) More Definitions → |
lad | 1. a boy or man 2. a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) More Definitions → |
badminton | 1. a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net More Definitions → |
cyan | 1. a primary subtractive color for light; has a blue-green color 2. of the blue-green color that is a primary subtractive color of light More Definitions → |
ora | 1. a mouth or mouthlike opening 2. rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates More Definitions → |
portage | 1. the cost of carrying or transporting 2. overland track between navigable waterways More Definitions → |
portability | 1. the quality of being light enough to be carried More Definitions → |
characterize | 1. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of 2. be characteristic of More Definitions → |
yearbook | 1. a book published annually by the graduating class of a high school or college usually containing photographs of faculty and graduating students 2. a reference book that is published regularly once every year More Definitions → |
aerosol | 1. a cloud of solid or liquid particles in a gas 2. a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas) More Definitions → |
hostage | 1. a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms More Definitions → |
cracker | 1. a thin crisp wafer made of flour and water with or without leavening and shortening; unsweetened or semisweet 2. a poor White person in the southern United States More Definitions → |
multilateral | 1. having many parts or sides More Definitions → |
adjunct | 1. something added to another thing but not an essential part of it 2. a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another More Definitions → |
galore | 1. in great numbers 2. existing in abundance More Definitions → |
aloha | 1. an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) More Definitions → |
axes | 1. a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions 2. the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged More Definitions → |
haze | 1. become hazy, dull, or cloudy 2. harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions More Definitions → |
exponential | 1. of or involving exponents 2. a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent More Definitions → |
gastric | 1. relating to or involving the stomach More Definitions → |
secretarial | 1. of or relating to a secretary or to a secretary's work More Definitions → |
lax | 1. pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet') 2. lacking in firmness or tension; not taut More Definitions → |
toaster | 1. someone who who drinks to the health of someone or the success of some venture 2. a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread More Definitions → |
cater | 1. give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance 2. supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets More Definitions → |
rehearsal | 1. a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert) 2. (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory More Definitions → |
reputable | 1. having a good reputation More Definitions → |
slab | 1. block consisting of a thick piece of something More Definitions → |
archbishop | 1. a bishop of highest rank More Definitions → |
incompatible | 1. not compatible 2. used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect More Definitions → |
roadway | 1. a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel More Definitions → |
overlapping | 1. coincide partially or wholly 2. extend over and cover a part of More Definitions → |
equivalence | 1. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced 2. essential equality and interchangeability More Definitions → |
miserable | 1. very unhappy; full of misery 2. deserving or inciting pity More Definitions → |
decorate | 1. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. 2. be beautiful to look at More Definitions → |
revocation | 1. the state of being cancelled or annulled 2. the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done More Definitions → |
pea | 1. seed of a pea plant used for food 2. the fruit or seed of a pea plant More Definitions → |
simulate | 1. reproduce someone's behavior or looks 2. create a representation or simulation of More Definitions → |
schematic | 1. represented in simplified or symbolic form 2. diagram of an electrical or mechanical system More Definitions → |
medina | 1. the ancient quarter of many cities in northern Africa More Definitions → |
apoptosis | 1. a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival More Definitions → |
thankful | 1. feeling or showing gratitude More Definitions → |
pneumatic | 1. of or relating to or using air (or a similar gas) More Definitions → |
additive | 1. designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree 2. characterized or produced by addition More Definitions → |
professionalism | 1. the expertness characteristic of a professional person More Definitions → |
libertarian | 1. an advocate of libertarianism 2. someone who believes the doctrine of free will More Definitions → |
washable | 1. capable of being washed without injury More Definitions → |
fundraiser | 1. someone who solicits financial contributions 2. a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money More Definitions → |
braces | 1. an appliance that corrects dental irregularities More Definitions → |
teamwork | 1. cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective) More Definitions → |
moderation | 1. quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes 2. a change for the better More Definitions → |
timberland | 1. land that is covered with trees and shrubs More Definitions → |
outrageous | 1. grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror 2. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation More Definitions → |
kraft | 1. strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution More Definitions → |
blackboard | 1. sheet of slate; for writing with chalk More Definitions → |
nitrate | 1. any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid) 2. treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nitrate More Definitions → |
pinball | 1. a game played on a sloping board; the object is to propel marbles against pins or into pockets More Definitions → |
surcharge | 1. charge an extra fee, as for a special service 2. rip off; ask an unreasonable price More Definitions → |
malware | 1. malicious software, designed to break into a system More Definitions → |
cashmere | 1. a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat 2. the wool of the Kashmir goat More Definitions → |
heavier | 1. of comparatively great physical weight or density 2. unusually great in degree or quantity or number More Definitions → |
meteorological | 1. of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions More Definitions → |
labelled | 1. assign a label to; designate with a label 2. attach a tag or label to More Definitions → |
algae | 1. primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves More Definitions → |
alcoholism | 1. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms 2. an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess More Definitions → |
maximal | 1. the greatest or most complete or best possible More Definitions → |
prenatal | 1. occurring or existing before birth More Definitions → |
choral | 1. related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir 2. a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune More Definitions → |
socialism | 1. a political theory advocating state ownership of industry 2. an economic system based on state ownership of capital More Definitions → |
anarchy | 1. a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) More Definitions → |
scorecard | 1. (golf) a record of scores (as in golf) More Definitions → |
drawers | 1. underpants worn by men 2. (used in the plural) underpants worn by women More Definitions → |
acme | 1. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development 2. the highest point (of something) More Definitions → |
leakage | 1. the discharge of a fluid from some container More Definitions → |
culturally | 1. with regard to a culture More Definitions → |
shady | 1. quiet, dark, or concealed 2. not as expected More Definitions → |
reclamation | 1. the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation 2. rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course More Definitions → |
propane | 1. colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel More Definitions → |
appendices | 1. supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book 2. a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch More Definitions → |
collagen | 1. a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling More Definitions → |
blizzard | 1. a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds 2. a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences More Definitions → |
makeover | 1. an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance 2. a complete reconstruction and renovation of something More Definitions → |
valet | 1. serve as a personal attendant to 2. a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer More Definitions → |
watering | 1. shedding tears 2. wetting with water More Definitions → |
baroque | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of the elaborately ornamented style of architecture, art, and music popular in Europe between 1600 and 1750 2. elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century More Definitions → |
barrow | 1. the quantity that a barrow will hold 2. (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs More Definitions → |
jihad | 1. a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal More Definitions → |
aria | 1. an elaborate song for solo voice More Definitions → |
mortar | 1. plaster with mortar 2. a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range More Definitions → |
blamed | 1. expletives used informally as intensifiers More Definitions → |
inmate | 1. one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital) 2. a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated More Definitions → |
armada | 1. a large fleet More Definitions → |
arranging | 1. the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music More Definitions → |
amelia | 1. congenital absence of an arm or leg More Definitions → |
curricula | 1. an integrated course of academic studies More Definitions → |
scar | 1. a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue 2. an indication of damage More Definitions → |
apology | 1. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone 2. a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly More Definitions → |
raped | 1. having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence More Definitions → |
flawed | 1. having a blemish or flaw More Definitions → |
squared | 1. having been made square More Definitions → |
lakeside | 1. the shore of a lake More Definitions → |
taxis | 1. a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism 2. the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part More Definitions → |
excavation | 1. the act of digging 2. the site of an archeological exploration More Definitions → |
ultraviolet | 1. having or employing wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays; lying outside the visible spectrum at its violet end 2. radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays More Definitions → |
pneumonia | 1. respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants More Definitions → |
monastery | 1. the residence of a religious community More Definitions → |
migrate | 1. move from one country or region to another and settle there 2. move periodically or seasonally More Definitions → |
carton | 1. the quantity contained in a carton 2. a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top More Definitions → |
ammonia | 1. a water solution of ammonia 2. a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3) More Definitions → |
outlaw | 1. declare illegal; outlaw 2. someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime More Definitions → |
tammy | 1. plain-woven (often glazed) fabric of wool or wool and cotton used especially formerly for linings and garments and curtains 2. a woolen cap of Scottish origin More Definitions → |
systematically | 1. in a systematic or consistent manner More Definitions → |
madam | 1. a woman of refinement 2. a woman who runs a house of prostitution More Definitions → |
soybean | 1. a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food 2. erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia More Definitions → |
communal | 1. relating to a small administrative district or community 2. for or by a group rather than individuals More Definitions → |
dynamite | 1. an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp 2. blow up with dynamite More Definitions → |
tease | 1. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) 2. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men More Definitions → |
aroma | 1. any property detected by the olfactory system 2. a distinctive odor that is pleasant More Definitions → |
retractable | 1. capable of being retracted More Definitions → |
chatting | 1. talk socially without exchanging too much information More Definitions → |
causal | 1. involving or constituting a cause; causing More Definitions → |
rowan | 1. Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits More Definitions → |
assigning | 1. the act of distributing something to designated places or persons More Definitions → |
inaugural | 1. an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president) 2. the ceremonial induction into a position More Definitions → |
awkward | 1. lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance 2. causing inconvenience More Definitions → |
weaving | 1. creating fabric More Definitions → |
stair | 1. support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway More Definitions → |
standardization | 1. the condition in which a standard has been successfully established 2. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
classy | 1. elegant and fashionable More Definitions → |
arterial | 1. of or involving or contained in the arteries More Definitions → |
mystical | 1. relating to or characteristic of mysticism 2. relating to or resembling mysticism More Definitions → |
manifesto | 1. a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government) More Definitions → |
slap | 1. a blow from a flat object (as an open hand) 2. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand More Definitions → |
pedestal | 1. a support or foundation 2. a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority) More Definitions → |
saline | 1. containing salt 2. an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water More Definitions → |
paw | 1. a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped 2. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb More Definitions → |
botany | 1. all the plant life in a particular region or period 2. the branch of biology that studies plants More Definitions → |
quart | 1. a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon 2. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 pints or 1.136 liters More Definitions → |
allegro | 1. a brisk and lively tempo 2. a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner More Definitions → |
materially | 1. with respect to material aspects 2. to a significant degree More Definitions → |
dreamy | 1. dreamy in mood or nature 2. lacking spirit or liveliness More Definitions → |
backstage | 1. concealed from public view or attention 2. out of view of the public; behind the scenes More Definitions → |
awakening | 1. the act of waking More Definitions → |
nominate | 1. propose as a candidate for some honor 2. put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position More Definitions → |
sparkle | 1. reflect brightly 2. be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity More Definitions → |
autograph | 1. something written by one's own hand 2. a person's own signature More Definitions → |
gasket | 1. seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint More Definitions → |
refrain | 1. resist doing something 2. choose not to consume More Definitions → |
lastly | 1. the item at the end More Definitions → |
wander | 1. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment 2. be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage More Definitions → |
firearm | 1. a portable gun More Definitions → |
bam | 1. a sudden very loud noise More Definitions → |
participatory | 1. affording the opportunity for individual participation More Definitions → |
ante | 1. (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot 2. place one's stake More Definitions → |
budgetary | 1. of or relating to a budget More Definitions → |
pantie | 1. short underpants for women or children More Definitions → |
crater | 1. a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano 2. a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb More Definitions → |
favored | 1. preferred above all others and treated with partiality More Definitions → |
fractional | 1. constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety 2. constituting a division or an aliquot part of the basic monetary unit More Definitions → |
ideological | 1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation 2. concerned with or suggestive of ideas More Definitions → |
rheumatoid | 1. of or pertaining to arthritis More Definitions → |
birthplace | 1. the place where someone was born 2. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence More Definitions → |
transmitting | 1. transfer to another 2. transmit or serve as the medium for transmission More Definitions → |
understandable | 1. capable of being apprehended or understood More Definitions → |
doctorate | 1. one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university More Definitions → |
practicable | 1. usable for a specific purpose 2. capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are More Definitions → |
ancestor | 1. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) More Definitions → |
canonical | 1. appearing in a biblical canon 2. of or relating to or required by canon law More Definitions → |
peacock | 1. European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot 2. male peafowl; having a crested head and very large fanlike tail marked with iridescent eyes or spots More Definitions → |
skeletal | 1. of or relating to or forming or attached to a skeleton 2. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold More Definitions → |
elapsed | 1. (of time) having passed or slipped by More Definitions → |
anthrax | 1. a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people 2. a disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia More Definitions → |
imitation | 1. the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations 2. something copied or derived from an original More Definitions → |
dab | 1. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface 2. hit lightly More Definitions → |
negatively | 1. in a harmful manner 2. in a negative way More Definitions → |
spinach | 1. southwestern Asian plant widely cultivated for its succulent edible dark green leaves 2. dark green leaves; eaten cooked or raw in salads More Definitions → |
liquidation | 1. termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities 2. the act of exterminating More Definitions → |
hare | 1. swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes 2. flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food More Definitions → |
planar | 1. involving or having two dimensions More Definitions → |
philanthropy | 1. voluntary promotion of human welfare More Definitions → |
adequacy | 1. the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: 2. the quality of being sufficient for the end in view More Definitions → |
peanuts | 1. an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount More Definitions → |
discard | 1. anything that is cast aside or discarded 2. (cards) the act of throwing out a useless card or of failing to follow suit More Definitions → |
cavalry | 1. troops trained to fight on horseback 2. a highly mobile army unit More Definitions → |
breakers | 1. waves breaking on the shore More Definitions → |
forwards | 1. at or to or toward the front; forward 2. in a forward direction More Definitions → |
prevalent | 1. most frequent or common More Definitions → |
plat | 1. make a plot of 2. a map showing planned or actual features of an area (streets and building lots etc.) More Definitions → |
extractor | 1. an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components 2. an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension More Definitions → |
horseback | 1. the back of a horse 2. a narrow ridge of hills More Definitions → |
earnest | 1. something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract 2. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions More Definitions → |
myocardial | 1. of or relating to the myocardium More Definitions → |
callback | 1. a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) More Definitions → |
sander | 1. a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor More Definitions → |
confederate | 1. form a group or unite 2. form a confederation with; of nations More Definitions → |
climax | 1. the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding 2. the decisive moment in a novel or play More Definitions → |
weave | 1. interlace by or as if by weaving 2. create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton More Definitions → |
pardon | 1. the act of excusing a mistake or offense 2. a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense More Definitions → |
skateboarding | 1. the sport of skating on a skateboard More Definitions → |
outback | 1. inaccessible and sparsely populated 2. the bush country of the interior of Australia More Definitions → |
custodian | 1. one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals More Definitions → |
quarry | 1. extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry 2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence More Definitions → |
oceanic | 1. relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean 2. resembling the ocean in apparent limitlessness in extent or degree More Definitions → |
appraiser | 1. one who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things 2. one who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity More Definitions → |
separator | 1. an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension More Definitions → |
scraps | 1. food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) More Definitions → |
slack | 1. dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve 2. a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality More Definitions → |
globalisation | 1. growth to a global or worldwide scale More Definitions → |
pastel | 1. any of various pale or light colors 2. lacking in body or vigor More Definitions → |
differentiate | 1. mark as different 2. be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense More Definitions → |
ambiguous | 1. open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead 2. having more than one possible meaning More Definitions → |
carrot | 1. deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant 2. perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions More Definitions → |
discriminatory | 1. containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice 2. capable of making fine distinctions More Definitions → |
opaque | 1. not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight 2. hard or impossible to understand More Definitions → |
flaming | 1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke 2. informal intensifiers More Definitions → |
caterpillar | 1. a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth More Definitions → |
teak | 1. hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding 2. tall East Indian timber tree now planted in western Africa and tropical America for its hard durable wood More Definitions → |
prevail | 1. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance 2. be valid, applicable, or true More Definitions → |
bitmap | 1. an image represented as a two dimensional array of brightness values for pixels More Definitions → |
migraine | 1. a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men More Definitions → |
methane | 1. a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel More Definitions → |
pager | 1. an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged More Definitions → |
implication | 1. something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied) 2. a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred More Definitions → |
pap | 1. worthless or oversimplified ideas 2. a diet that does not require chewing; advised for those with intestinal disorders More Definitions → |
banjo | 1. a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body More Definitions → |
shaker | 1. a person who wields power and influence 2. a container in which something can be shaken More Definitions → |
sane | 1. mentally healthy; free from mental disorder 2. marked by sound judgment; having good reason More Definitions → |
turnaround | 1. time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip 2. a decision to reverse an earlier decision More Definitions → |
navigational | 1. of or relating to navigation More Definitions → |
saskatoon | 1. edible purple or red berries More Definitions → |
fading | 1. weakening in force or intensity More Definitions → |
persuade | 1. win approval or support for 2. cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm More Definitions → |
ashamed | 1. feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse More Definitions → |
gorilla | 1. largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa More Definitions → |
screenplay | 1. a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets More Definitions → |
unabridged | 1. a dictionary that has not been shortened by the omitting terms or definitions; a comprehensive dictionary 2. (used of texts) not shortened More Definitions → |
labelling | 1. assign a label to; designate with a label 2. attach a tag or label to More Definitions → |
heartland | 1. the central region of a country or continent; especially a region that is important to a country or to a culture More Definitions → |
preparatory | 1. preceding and preparing for something More Definitions → |
cafeteria | 1. a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier More Definitions → |
stare | 1. a fixed look with eyes open wide 2. look at with fixed eyes More Definitions → |
waveform | 1. the shape of a wave illustrated graphically by plotting the values of the period quantity against time More Definitions → |
contradiction | 1. opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas 2. (logic) a statement that is necessarily false More Definitions → |
flair | 1. a natural talent 2. distinctive and stylish elegance More Definitions → |
whitewater | 1. frothy water as in rapids or waterfalls More Definitions → |
tableware | 1. articles for use at the table (dishes and silverware and glassware) More Definitions → |
congenital | 1. present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development More Definitions → |
insanity | 1. relatively permanent disorder of the mind More Definitions → |
authenticated | 1. established as genuine More Definitions → |
tolerate | 1. put up with something or somebody unpleasant 2. recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others) More Definitions → |
adhesion | 1. abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen 2. a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures More Definitions → |
dialysis | 1. separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes More Definitions → |
noticeable | 1. capable or worthy of being noticed 2. capable of being detected More Definitions → |
aesthetics | 1. (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art) More Definitions → |
aisle | 1. a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods) 2. passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores More Definitions → |
unforgettable | 1. impossible to forget More Definitions → |
tanned | 1. treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather 2. get a tan, from wind or sun More Definitions → |
altering | 1. the sterilization of an animal More Definitions → |
multiplication | 1. the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production 2. a multiplicative increase More Definitions → |
paved | 1. covered with a firm surface More Definitions → |
heavyweight | 1. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds 2. a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds More Definitions → |
fabricated | 1. formed or conceived by the imagination More Definitions → |
pasture | 1. a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock 2. bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle More Definitions → |
scalability | 1. the quality of being scalable More Definitions → |
creatine | 1. an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction More Definitions → |
relativity | 1. (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts 2. the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else More Definitions → |
marshal | 1. place in proper rank 2. arrange in logical order More Definitions → |
spawn | 1. the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or molluscs 2. call forth More Definitions → |
watercolor | 1. a painting produced with watercolors 2. a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists More Definitions → |
annals | 1. reports of the work of a society or learned body etc 2. a chronological account of events in successive years More Definitions → |
sadness | 1. emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being 2. the state of being sad More Definitions → |
periodical | 1. a publication that appears at fixed intervals 2. happening or recurring at regular intervals More Definitions → |
polarization | 1. the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration 2. the condition of having or giving polarity More Definitions → |
flavour | 1. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people 2. (physics) the six kinds of quarks More Definitions → |
accomplishment | 1. the action of accomplishing something 2. an ability that has been acquired by training More Definitions → |
onwards | 1. in a forward direction More Definitions → |
carp | 1. the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised 2. any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae More Definitions → |
barred | 1. prevent from entering; keep out 2. render unsuitable for passage More Definitions → |
customary | 1. in accordance with convention or custom 2. commonly used or practiced; usual More Definitions → |
vertically | 1. in a vertical direction More Definitions → |
crashing | 1. informal intensifiers More Definitions → |
cautious | 1. people who are fearful and cautious 2. avoiding excess More Definitions → |
faded | 1. having lost freshness or brilliance of color 2. reduced in strength More Definitions → |
counterpart | 1. a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another 2. a duplicate copy More Definitions → |
magician | 1. someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience 2. one who practices magic or sorcery More Definitions → |
aloe | 1. succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in Africa More Definitions → |
staple | 1. secure or fasten with a staple or staples 2. necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities More Definitions → |
dealings | 1. social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with') 2. mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups More Definitions → |
pathetic | 1. deserving or inciting pity 2. inspiring mixed contempt and pity More Definitions → |
craftsman | 1. a professional whose work is consistently of high quality 2. a creator of great skill in the manual arts More Definitions → |
irritation | 1. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed 2. a sudden outburst of anger More Definitions → |
militia | 1. civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army 2. the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service More Definitions → |
optionally | 1. in an optional manner More Definitions → |
conservatory | 1. the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts 2. a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts More Definitions → |
geophysical | 1. of or concerned with geophysics More Definitions → |
fictional | 1. related to or involving literary fiction 2. formed or conceived by the imagination More Definitions → |
adherence | 1. faithful support for a cause or political party or religion 2. the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition More Definitions → |
claw | 1. move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging 2. clutch as if in panic More Definitions → |
flagship | 1. the chief one of a related group 2. the ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag More Definitions → |
illegally | 1. in an illegal manner More Definitions → |
transcribed | 1. recorded for broadcast More Definitions → |
wand | 1. a rod used by a magician or water diviner 2. a thin supple twig or rod More Definitions → |
taco | 1. (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent 2. a tortilla rolled cupped around a filling More Definitions → |
scarves | 1. a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration 2. a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end More Definitions → |
cavalier | 1. a gallant or courtly gentleman 2. given to haughty disregard of others More Definitions → |
macroeconomic | 1. of or relating to macroeconomics More Definitions → |
tailed | 1. having a tail of a specified kind; often used in combination More Definitions → |
tapping | 1. cut a female screw thread with a tap 2. draw from or dip into to get something More Definitions → |
merchantability | 1. the state of being fit for market; ready to be bought or sold More Definitions → |
happier | 1. enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure 2. marked by good fortune More Definitions → |
stacked | 1. arranged in a stack 2. (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves More Definitions → |
speciality | 1. an asset of special worth or utility 2. a distinguishing trait More Definitions → |
attacker | 1. someone who attacks More Definitions → |
catcher | 1. (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher 2. the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws More Definitions → |
damp | 1. a slight wetness 2. deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping More Definitions → |
sanity | 1. normal or sound powers of mind More Definitions → |
crusade | 1. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end 2. exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for More Definitions → |
shattered | 1. ruined or disrupted More Definitions → |
motivate | 1. give an incentive for action More Definitions → |
formulate | 1. elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses 2. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort More Definitions → |
assessor | 1. an official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxing it More Definitions → |
pathfinder | 1. someone who can find paths through unexplored territory More Definitions → |
bonsai | 1. a dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot More Definitions → |
ancillary | 1. furnishing added support More Definitions → |
factoring | 1. (mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression More Definitions → |
genealogical | 1. of or relating to genealogy More Definitions → |
inhalation | 1. the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing 2. a medication to be taken by inhaling it More Definitions → |
eventual | 1. expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating More Definitions → |
faucet | 1. a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir More Definitions → |
mitigate | 1. lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of 2. to temper More Definitions → |
arguably | 1. as can be shown by argument More Definitions → |
experimentation | 1. the testing of an idea 2. the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation More Definitions → |
saltwater | 1. water containing salts More Definitions → |
endeavour | 1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) 2. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something More Definitions → |
unfamiliar | 1. not known or well known More Definitions → |
wacky | 1. ludicrous, foolish 2. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
expectancy | 1. an expectation 2. something expected (as on the basis of a norm) More Definitions → |
deterioration | 1. a symptom of reduced quality or strength 2. process of changing to an inferior state More Definitions → |
proclaimed | 1. declared publicly; made widely known More Definitions → |
arid | 1. lacking sufficient water or rainfall 2. lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless More Definitions → |
anemia | 1. a deficiency of red blood cells 2. a lack of vitality More Definitions → |
savanna | 1. a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions More Definitions → |
raspberry | 1. woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries 2. red or black edible aggregate berries usually smaller than the related blackberries More Definitions → |
paging | 1. calling out the name of a person (especially by a loudspeaker system) 2. the system of numbering pages More Definitions → |
enumeration | 1. a numbered list 2. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order More Definitions → |
nuisance | 1. (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive 2. a bothersome annoying person More Definitions → |
latent | 1. potentially existing but not presently evident or realized 2. (pathology) not presently active More Definitions → |
commanding | 1. used of a height or viewpoint More Definitions → |
sparrow | 1. any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects 2. small brownish European songbird More Definitions → |
comeback | 1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) 2. return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity More Definitions → |
curricular | 1. of or relating to an academic course of study More Definitions → |
takeover | 1. a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force 2. a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation More Definitions → |
balm | 1. any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing 2. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation More Definitions → |
chaotic | 1. of or relating to a sensitive dependence on initial conditions 2. lacking a visible order or organization More Definitions → |
principally | 1. for the most part More Definitions → |
transistor | 1. a semiconductor device capable of amplification More Definitions → |
myriad | 1. a large indefinite number 2. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand More Definitions → |
sandal | 1. a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot More Definitions → |
naive | 1. of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style 2. inexperienced More Definitions → |
skeptical | 1. denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion 2. marked by or given to doubt More Definitions → |
remembrance | 1. the ability to recall past occurrences 2. a recognition of meritorious service More Definitions → |
disregard | 1. lack of attention and due care 2. willful lack of care and attention More Definitions → |
hanger | 1. a worker who hangs something 2. anything from which something can be hung More Definitions → |
dragged | 1. pull, as against a resistance 2. draw slowly or heavily More Definitions → |
foreman | 1. a person who exercises control over workers 2. a man who is foreperson of a jury More Definitions → |
allegiance | 1. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action 2. the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign) More Definitions → |
dependable | 1. worthy of being depended on 2. consistent in performance or behavior More Definitions → |
mainframe | 1. a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room 2. (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing More Definitions → |
heartbeat | 1. the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart 2. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) More Definitions → |
blazer | 1. lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school More Definitions → |
alchemy | 1. the way two individuals relate to each other 2. a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times More Definitions → |
geographically | 1. with respect to geography More Definitions → |
alternating | 1. (of a current) reversing direction 2. occurring by turns; first one and then the other More Definitions → |
audible | 1. a football play is changed orally after both teams have assumed their positions at the line of scrimmage 2. heard or perceptible by the ear More Definitions → |
apprenticeship | 1. the position of apprentice More Definitions → |
zirconia | 1. a white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes More Definitions → |
breakout | 1. an escape from jail More Definitions → |
unanswered | 1. not returned in kind More Definitions → |
paired | 1. of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem 2. occurring in pairs or as a pair More Definitions → |
caucus | 1. meet to select a candidate or promote a policy 2. a closed political meeting More Definitions → |
salute | 1. propose a toast to 2. greet in a friendly way More Definitions → |
parody | 1. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way 2. humorous or satirical mimicry More Definitions → |
compensated | 1. receiving or eligible for compensation More Definitions → |
acorn | 1. fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base More Definitions → |
ascension | 1. a movement upward; rise above the ground 2. (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon More Definitions → |
cation | 1. a positively charged ion More Definitions → |
flagstaff | 1. a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised More Definitions → |
maxi | 1. used of women's clothing having a hemline at the ankle 2. a long skirt ending below the calf More Definitions → |
paragon | 1. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept 2. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal More Definitions → |
basal | 1. of or being the essential or basic part 2. serving as or forming a base More Definitions → |
indispensable | 1. not to be dispensed with; essential 2. absolutely necessary; vitally necessary More Definitions → |
liar | 1. a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly More Definitions → |
tabletop | 1. the top horizontal work surface of a table More Definitions → |
monoclonal | 1. forming or derived from a single clone 2. any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules More Definitions → |
pictorial | 1. pertaining to or consisting of pictures 2. a periodical (magazine or newspaper) containing many pictures More Definitions → |
wholesaler | 1. someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers More Definitions → |
aromatic | 1. (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings 2. having a strong pleasant odor More Definitions → |
slang | 1. informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar 2. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) More Definitions → |
departed | 1. someone who is no longer alive 2. well in the past; former More Definitions → |
largo | 1. (music) a composition or passage that is to be performed in a slow and dignified manner 2. very slow in tempo and broad in manner More Definitions → |
amazingly | 1. in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise More Definitions → |
plural | 1. the form of a word that is used to denote more than one 2. composed of more than one member, set, or kind More Definitions → |
swapping | 1. exchange or give (something) in exchange for 2. move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science More Definitions → |
hereinafter | 1. in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc. More Definitions → |
analogous | 1. corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin 2. similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar More Definitions → |
particulate | 1. composed of distinct particles 2. a small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant) More Definitions → |
tally | 1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics 2. gain points in a game More Definitions → |
unpleasant | 1. offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness More Definitions → |
staining | 1. (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study 2. the act of spotting or staining something More Definitions → |
shaded | 1. protected from heat and light with shade or shadow 2. (of pictures or drawings) drawn or painted with degrees or gradations of shadow More Definitions → |
plaster | 1. apply a heavy coat to 2. cover conspicuously or thickly, as by pasting something on More Definitions → |
negotiable | 1. capable of being passed or negotiated 2. able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise More Definitions → |
quarterback | 1. (football) the person who plays quarterback 2. (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team More Definitions → |
agility | 1. the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble More Definitions → |
upscale | 1. appropriate for people with good incomes More Definitions → |
scrabble | 1. feel searchingly 2. write down quickly without much attention to detail More Definitions → |
agile | 1. moving quickly and lightly 2. mentally quick More Definitions → |
stray | 1. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment 2. wander from a direct course or at random More Definitions → |
runaway | 1. an easy victory 2. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation More Definitions → |
clinically | 1. in a clinical manner More Definitions → |
obligated | 1. caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course More Definitions → |
jargon | 1. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) 2. a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon More Definitions → |
kangaroo | 1. any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail More Definitions → |
elemental | 1. relating to or being an element 2. relating to severe atmospheric conditions More Definitions → |
teal | 1. a blue-green color or pigment 2. any of various small short-necked dabbling river ducks of Europe and America More Definitions → |
unnamed | 1. being or having an unknown or unnamed source More Definitions → |
bungalow | 1. a small house with a single story More Definitions → |
bazaar | 1. a shop where a variety of goods are sold 2. a street of small shops (especially in Orient) More Definitions → |
predicate | 1. (logic) what is predicated of the subject of a proposition; the second term in a proposition is predicated of the first term by means of the copula 2. one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements More Definitions → |
sharper | 1. a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games More Definitions → |
societal | 1. relating to human society and its members More Definitions → |
halogen | 1. any of five related nonmetallic elements (fluorine or chlorine or bromine or iodine or astatine) that are all monovalent and readily form negative ions More Definitions → |
daring | 1. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy 2. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger More Definitions → |
maestro | 1. an artist of consummate skill More Definitions → |
coaxial | 1. having a common axis More Definitions → |
bard | 1. a lyric poet 2. an ornamental caparison for a horse More Definitions → |
reap | 1. gather, as of natural products 2. get or derive More Definitions → |
ballistic | 1. relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity More Definitions → |
exemplary | 1. worthy of imitation 2. being or serving as an illustration of a type More Definitions → |
caliber | 1. a degree or grade of excellence or worth 2. diameter of a tube or gun barrel More Definitions → |
apostle | 1. an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform More Definitions → |
playful | 1. full of fun and high spirits More Definitions → |
enchanted | 1. influenced as by charms or incantations More Definitions → |
waive | 1. do without or cease to hold or adhere to 2. lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime More Definitions → |
contraception | 1. birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery More Definitions → |
soprano | 1. a female singer with the highest vocal range of all the voice type 2. the highest female voice; the voice of a boy before puberty More Definitions → |
marquis | 1. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count More Definitions → |
underage | 1. not of legal age 2. dependent by virtue of youth More Definitions → |
acclaim | 1. enthusiastic approval 2. praise vociferously More Definitions → |
hardship | 1. a state of misfortune or affliction 2. something hard to endure More Definitions → |
pollutant | 1. waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil More Definitions → |
differentiated | 1. exhibiting biological specialization; adapted during development to a specific function or environment 2. made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different More Definitions → |
almighty | 1. having unlimited power More Definitions → |
weekday | 1. any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday) More Definitions → |
circulating | 1. passing from one to another More Definitions → |
latch | 1. fasten with a latch 2. spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key More Definitions → |
drank | 1. take in liquids 2. consume alcohol More Definitions → |
confrontation | 1. a bold challenge 2. discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions More Definitions → |
unpredictable | 1. unknown in advance 2. not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals More Definitions → |
capacitor | 1. an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge More Definitions → |
chatter | 1. click repeatedly or uncontrollably 2. cut unevenly with a chattering tool More Definitions → |
raging | 1. characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense 2. very severe More Definitions → |
beau | 1. a man who is the lover of a man or woman 2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance More Definitions → |
backdrop | 1. scenery hung at back of stage More Definitions → |
subordinate | 1. an assistant subject to the authority or control of another 2. a word that is more specific than a given word More Definitions → |
aerobic | 1. depending on free oxygen or air 2. based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency More Definitions → |
articulate | 1. provide with a joint 2. put into words or an expression More Definitions → |
ecstasy | 1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion 2. a state of elated bliss More Definitions → |
sweetheart | 1. a person loved by another person 2. any well-liked individual More Definitions → |
mediator | 1. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties More Definitions → |
tad | 1. a slight amount or degree of difference More Definitions → |
modernization | 1. making modern in appearance or behavior 2. a modernized version (as of a play) More Definitions → |
cultivated | 1. no longer in the natural state; developed by human care and for human use 2. marked by refinement in taste and manners More Definitions → |
rang | 1. sound loudly and sonorously 2. ring or echo with sound More Definitions → |
consulate | 1. diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul More Definitions → |
businessman | 1. a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive) More Definitions → |
disagreement | 1. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters 2. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions More Definitions → |
familiarity | 1. personal knowledge or information about someone or something 2. usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known More Definitions → |
marlin | 1. large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes More Definitions → |
casserole | 1. food cooked and served in a casserole 2. large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served More Definitions → |
ophthalmology | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases More Definitions → |
crackers | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
corsair | 1. a pirate along the Barbary Coast 2. a swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction) More Definitions → |
ultima | 1. the last syllable in a word More Definitions → |
maven | 1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field More Definitions → |
staged | 1. deliberately arranged for effect 2. written for or performed on the stage More Definitions → |
transgender | 1. involving a partial or full reversal of gender More Definitions → |
upwards | 1. spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position 2. to a later time More Definitions → |
transcend | 1. be greater in scope or size than some standard 2. be superior or better than some standard More Definitions → |
atheist | 1. related to or characterized by or given to atheism 2. someone who does not believe in the existence of a god More Definitions → |
capped | 1. lie at the top of 2. restrict the number or amount of More Definitions → |
preacher | 1. someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel More Definitions → |
intangible | 1. assets that are saleable though not material or physical 2. hard to pin down or identify More Definitions → |
compassionate | 1. showing or having compassion 2. share the suffering of More Definitions → |
catastrophic | 1. extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin More Definitions → |
reusable | 1. capable of being used again More Definitions → |
actuarial | 1. of or relating to the work of an actuary More Definitions → |
repay | 1. pay back 2. make repayment for or return something More Definitions → |
pandemic | 1. an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world 2. epidemic over a wide geographical area More Definitions → |
await | 1. look forward to the probable occurrence of More Definitions → |
sparse | 1. not dense More Definitions → |
chemically | 1. with chemicals 2. with respect to chemistry More Definitions → |
noncommercial | 1. not connected with or engaged in commercial enterprises More Definitions → |
segregation | 1. (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes 2. a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups More Definitions → |
superannuation | 1. a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work 2. the property of being out of date and not current More Definitions → |
overcast | 1. the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds 2. gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover More Definitions → |
remake | 1. make new 2. creation that is created again or anew More Definitions → |
braille | 1. a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals 2. transcribe in braille More Definitions → |
forehead | 1. the part of the face above the eyes 2. the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: includes the upper part of the orbits More Definitions → |
pax | 1. (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist More Definitions → |
lilac | 1. any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers 2. of a pale purple color More Definitions → |
maverick | 1. someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action 2. an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it More Definitions → |
charmed | 1. strongly attracted 2. filled with wonder and delight More Definitions → |
nationalism | 1. love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it 2. the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other More Definitions → |
pervasive | 1. spreading or spread throughout More Definitions → |
anabolic | 1. of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism 2. characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism More Definitions → |
videotape | 1. record on videotape 2. a video recording made on magnetic tape More Definitions → |
amplification | 1. addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail 2. the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input More Definitions → |
soaring | 1. the activity of flying a glider 2. ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual More Definitions → |
dragging | 1. pull, as against a resistance 2. draw slowly or heavily More Definitions → |
banning | 1. forbid the public distribution of (a movie or a newspaper) 2. prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure More Definitions → |
deprivation | 1. a state of extreme poverty 2. the disadvantage that results from losing something More Definitions → |
transverse | 1. extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis More Definitions → |
withstand | 1. resist or confront with resistance 2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something More Definitions → |
soar | 1. rise rapidly 2. fly by means of a hang glider More Definitions → |
slogan | 1. a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual More Definitions → |
marvelous | 1. extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers 2. too improbable to admit of belief More Definitions → |
waltz | 1. dance a waltz 2. an assured victory (especially in an election) More Definitions → |
menace | 1. something that is a source of danger 2. a threat or the act of threatening More Definitions → |
classify | 1. arrange or order by classes or categories 2. declare unavailable, as for security reasons More Definitions → |
downstairs | 1. on or of lower floors of a building 2. on a floor below More Definitions → |
statesman | 1. a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs More Definitions → |
leaflet | 1. a thin triangular flap of a heart valve 2. part of a compound leaf More Definitions → |
spherical | 1. of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere 2. having the shape of a sphere or ball More Definitions → |
intracellular | 1. located or occurring within a cell or cells More Definitions → |
favourable | 1. presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome 2. encouraging or approving or pleasing More Definitions → |
geisha | 1. a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing More Definitions → |
billiard | 1. of or relating to billiards More Definitions → |
briefcase | 1. a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books More Definitions → |
silica | 1. a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2); various forms occur widely in the earth's crust as quartz or cristobalite or tridymite or lechatelierite More Definitions → |
modal | 1. of or relating to a musical mode; especially written in an ecclesiastical mode 2. relating to or expressing the mood of a verb More Definitions → |
unusually | 1. to a remarkable degree or extent More Definitions → |
addendum | 1. textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end More Definitions → |
cadet | 1. a military trainee (as at a military academy) More Definitions → |
gam | 1. a herd of whales More Definitions → |
intravenous | 1. within or by means of a vein More Definitions → |
hereafter | 1. life after death 2. the time yet to come More Definitions → |
smashing | 1. the act of breaking something into small pieces 2. excellent More Definitions → |
accumulate | 1. get or gather together 2. increase in amount by collecting or gathering More Definitions → |
mariner | 1. a man who serves as a sailor More Definitions → |
fragmentation | 1. separating something into fine particles 2. the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships More Definitions → |
behavioural | 1. of or relating to behavior More Definitions → |
paranormal | 1. seemingly outside normal sensory channels 2. not in accordance with scientific laws More Definitions → |
lama | 1. a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism More Definitions → |
artisan | 1. a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft More Definitions → |
akin | 1. similar in quality or character 2. related by blood More Definitions → |
embarrassing | 1. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment 2. causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation More Definitions → |
aqueous | 1. similar to or containing or dissolved in water 2. produced by the action of water More Definitions → |
preferable | 1. more desirable than another More Definitions → |
ironically | 1. contrary to plan or expectation 2. in an ironic manner More Definitions → |
morale | 1. a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose 2. the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed More Definitions → |
persuasion | 1. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action 2. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty More Definitions → |
practise | 1. engage in a rehearsal (of) 2. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions More Definitions → |
adrenaline | 1. a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action More Definitions → |
mammalian | 1. of or relating to the class Mammalia 2. any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk More Definitions → |
regain | 1. get or find back; recover the use of 2. come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost More Definitions → |
auditory | 1. of or relating to the process of hearing More Definitions → |
applause | 1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together More Definitions → |
medically | 1. involving medical practice More Definitions → |
tweak | 1. pinch or squeeze sharply 2. pull or pull out sharply More Definitions → |
trait | 1. a distinguishing feature of your personal nature More Definitions → |
farmhouse | 1. house for a farmer and family More Definitions → |
ottoman | 1. thick cushion used as a seat 2. a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person More Definitions → |
eater | 1. someone who consumes food for nourishment 2. any green goods that are good to eat More Definitions → |
utopia | 1. ideally perfect state; especially in its social and political and moral aspects 2. a work of fiction describing a utopia More Definitions → |
soak | 1. submerge in a liquid 2. rip off; ask an unreasonable price More Definitions → |
manure | 1. spread manure, as for fertilization 2. any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material More Definitions → |
savior | 1. a person who rescues you from harm or danger More Definitions → |
baht | 1. the basic unit of money in Thailand More Definitions → |
dreamed | 1. conceived of or imagined or hoped for More Definitions → |
plausible | 1. given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments 2. apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing More Definitions → |
narrator | 1. someone who tells a story More Definitions → |
standpoint | 1. a mental position from which things are viewed More Definitions → |
layup | 1. a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard) More Definitions → |
laundering | 1. washing clothes and bed linens More Definitions → |
nationalist | 1. one who loves and defends his or her country 2. an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government More Definitions → |
piazza | 1. a public square with room for pedestrians More Definitions → |
abbreviation | 1. a shortened form of a word or phrase 2. shortening something by omitting parts of it More Definitions → |
anomaly | 1. deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule 2. a person who is unusual More Definitions → |
boa | 1. a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur 2. any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs More Definitions → |
frontal | 1. of or relating to the front of an advancing mass of air 2. belonging to the front part More Definitions → |
havoc | 1. violent and needless disturbance More Definitions → |
arsenic | 1. a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer 2. a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and in various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar More Definitions → |
facilitation | 1. the condition of being made easy (or easier) 2. (neurophysiology) phenomenon that occurs when two or more neural impulses that alone are not enough to trigger a response in a neuron combine to trigger an action potential More Definitions → |
ballad | 1. a narrative song with a recurrent refrain 2. a narrative poem of popular origin More Definitions → |
contraction | 1. (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) 2. the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together More Definitions → |
continual | 1. recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series 2. having no interruptions More Definitions → |
axial | 1. of or relating to or resembling an axis of rotation 2. relating to or attached to the axis More Definitions → |
quay | 1. wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline More Definitions → |
topographic | 1. concerned with topography More Definitions → |
overhaul | 1. travel past 2. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to More Definitions → |
imaginative | 1. (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action More Definitions → |
portrayed | 1. represented graphically by sketch or design or lines More Definitions → |
affirm | 1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts 2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true More Definitions → |
aft | 1. (nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail 2. at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane More Definitions → |
plaid | 1. a cloth having a crisscross design More Definitions → |
fable | 1. a deliberately false or improbable account 2. a short moral story (often with animal characters) More Definitions → |
batter | 1. (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting 2. a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking More Definitions → |
rectal | 1. of or involving the rectum More Definitions → |
dram | 1. a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains 2. 1/16 ounce or 1.771 grams More Definitions → |
impartial | 1. showing lack of favoritism 2. free from undue bias or preconceived opinions More Definitions → |
punctuation | 1. something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions 2. the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases More Definitions → |
pallet | 1. the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art 2. a portable platform for storing or moving goods that are stacked on it More Definitions → |
mara | 1. hare-like rodent of the Pampas of Argentina More Definitions → |
tanner | 1. a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970 2. a craftsman who tans skins and hides More Definitions → |
aforementioned | 1. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of More Definitions → |
tread | 1. put down or press the foot, place the foot 2. tread or stomp heavily or roughly More Definitions → |
legitimacy | 1. lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law 2. undisputed credibility More Definitions → |
paddy | 1. an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown 2. rice in the husk either gathered or still in the field More Definitions → |
chaser | 1. a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture 2. a drink to follow immediately after another drink More Definitions → |
vantage | 1. place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective) 2. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position More Definitions → |
neonatal | 1. relating to or affecting the infant during the first month after birth More Definitions → |
flatbed | 1. freight car without permanent sides or roof 2. an open truck bed or trailer with no sides; used to carry large heavy objects More Definitions → |
visionary | 1. a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible 2. a person with unusual powers of foresight More Definitions → |
lira | 1. the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents 2. the basic unit of money in Turkey More Definitions → |
amplified | 1. increase in size, volume or significance 2. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth More Definitions → |
carbonate | 1. turn into a carbonate 2. treat with carbon dioxide More Definitions → |
discriminate | 1. recognize or perceive the difference 2. treat differently on the basis of sex or race More Definitions → |
recharge | 1. load anew 2. charge anew More Definitions → |
sassy | 1. improperly forward or bold More Definitions → |
ratification | 1. making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it More Definitions → |
transnational | 1. involving or operating in several nations or nationalities More Definitions → |
coward | 1. a person who shows fear or timidity More Definitions → |
paralegal | 1. a person with specialized training who assists lawyers More Definitions → |
pancreatic | 1. of or involving the pancreas More Definitions → |
rake | 1. move through with or as if with a rake 2. level or smooth with a rake More Definitions → |
ornamental | 1. any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value 2. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose More Definitions → |
collectable | 1. subject to or requiring payment especially as specified 2. things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique) More Definitions → |
dread | 1. causing fear or dread or terror 2. be afraid or scared of; be frightened of More Definitions → |
dag | 1. 10 grams 2. a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing More Definitions → |
catchment | 1. a structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area) More Definitions → |
tactic | 1. a plan for attaining a particular goal More Definitions → |
partitioning | 1. an analysis into mutually exclusive categories 2. the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart More Definitions → |
voicemail | 1. a computerized system for answering and routing telephone calls; telephone messages can be recorded and stored and relayed More Definitions → |
handwriting | 1. something written by hand 2. the activity of writing by hand More Definitions → |
tapped | 1. cut a female screw thread with a tap 2. draw from or dip into to get something More Definitions → |
articulated | 1. consisting of segments held together by joints More Definitions → |
parentheses | 1. either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material 2. a message that departs from the main subject More Definitions → |
contextual | 1. relating to or determined by or in context More Definitions → |
accustomed | 1. commonly used or practiced; usual More Definitions → |
playhouse | 1. plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of More Definitions → |
superficial | 1. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually 2. of, affecting, or being on or near the surface More Definitions → |
cryptography | 1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms 2. act of writing in code or cipher More Definitions → |
stab | 1. a sudden sharp feeling 2. a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument More Definitions → |
sanction | 1. formal and explicit approval 2. a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards More Definitions → |
signalling | 1. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs 2. be a signal for or a symptom of More Definitions → |
daycare | 1. childcare during the day while parents work More Definitions → |
tubular | 1. constituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids) More Definitions → |
ultrasonic | 1. having frequencies above those of audible sound More Definitions → |
larvae | 1. the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose More Definitions → |
paranoid | 1. a person afflicted with paranoia 2. suffering from paranoia More Definitions → |
mobilization | 1. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: 2. act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action More Definitions → |
qualifier | 1. a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition 2. a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb More Definitions → |
alleviate | 1. provide physical relief, as from pain 2. make easier More Definitions → |
fungal | 1. of or relating to fungi More Definitions → |
ligand | 1. a substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom More Definitions → |
seam | 1. put together with a seam 2. joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces More Definitions → |
coastline | 1. the outline of a coast More Definitions → |
flamingo | 1. large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes More Definitions → |
cabaret | 1. a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink 2. a series of acts at a night club More Definitions → |
deformation | 1. a change for the worse 2. alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it More Definitions → |
assembler | 1. a program to convert assembly language into machine language More Definitions → |
awaited | 1. expected hopefully More Definitions → |
externally | 1. on or from the outside 2. with respect to the outside More Definitions → |
darn | 1. repair by sewing 2. something of little value More Definitions → |
retardation | 1. a decrease in rate of change 2. the extent to which something is delayed or held back More Definitions → |
armored | 1. protected by armor (used of persons or things military) 2. used of animals; provided with protective covering More Definitions → |
weary | 1. exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress 2. lose interest or become bored with something or somebody More Definitions → |
solitary | 1. confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners 2. one who lives in solitude More Definitions → |
pianist | 1. a person who plays the piano More Definitions → |
cosmopolitan | 1. a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries 2. growing or occurring in many parts of the world More Definitions → |
magistrate | 1. a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses) More Definitions → |
everlasting | 1. any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color 2. continuing forever or indefinitely More Definitions → |
faction | 1. a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue 2. a dissenting clique More Definitions → |
argentine | 1. any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes More Definitions → |
ammo | 1. projectiles to be fired from a gun More Definitions → |
utilisation | 1. the act of using More Definitions → |
clarified | 1. make clear and (more) comprehensible 2. make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating More Definitions → |
slater | 1. any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats More Definitions → |
orphan | 1. a child who has lost both parents 2. someone or something who lacks support or care or supervision More Definitions → |
chandelier | 1. branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling More Definitions → |
carver | 1. makes decorative wooden panels 2. an artist who creates sculptures More Definitions → |
graceful | 1. characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution 2. suggesting taste, ease, and wealth More Definitions → |
ascertain | 1. establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study 2. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something More Definitions → |
trajectory | 1. the path followed by an object moving through space More Definitions → |
exhaustive | 1. performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial More Definitions → |
annoyed | 1. aroused to impatience or anger 2. troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances More Definitions → |
bureaucracy | 1. nonelective government officials 2. a government that is administered primarily by bureaus that are staffed with nonelective officials More Definitions → |
astrophysics | 1. the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies More Definitions → |
stalls | 1. a farm building for housing horses or other livestock More Definitions → |
inward | 1. directed or moving inward or toward a center 2. relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts More Definitions → |
meaningless | 1. having no meaning or direction or purpose 2. producing no result or effect More Definitions → |
authorisation | 1. a document giving an official instruction or command 2. the power or right to give orders or make decisions More Definitions → |
clam | 1. burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness 2. a piece of paper money worth one dollar More Definitions → |
relocate | 1. become established in a new location 2. move or establish in a new location More Definitions → |
starch | 1. a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles 2. a commercial preparation of starch that is used to stiffen textile fabrics in laundering More Definitions → |
godfather | 1. any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism 2. someone having a relation analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild More Definitions → |
apron | 1. a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing 2. (golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green More Definitions → |
pragmatic | 1. of or concerning the theory of pragmatism 2. an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land More Definitions → |
tyranny | 1. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) 2. dominance through threat of punishment and violence More Definitions → |
expandable | 1. able to expand or be expanded 2. (of gases) capable of expansion More Definitions → |
reliably | 1. in a faithful manner More Definitions → |
absorbing | 1. capable of arousing and holding the attention More Definitions → |
ventricular | 1. of or relating to a ventricle (of the heart or brain) More Definitions → |
glazed | 1. (used of eyes) lacking liveliness 2. (of foods) covered with a shiny coating by applying e.g. beaten egg or a sugar or gelatin mixture More Definitions → |
dashed | 1. having gaps or spaces More Definitions → |
transferable | 1. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another 2. legally transferable to the ownership of another More Definitions → |
momma | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
mermaid | 1. half woman and half fish; lives in the sea More Definitions → |
concordance | 1. a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole 2. agreement of opinions More Definitions → |
coma | 1. a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury 2. (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds) More Definitions → |
bland | 1. lacking taste or flavor or tang 2. lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting More Definitions → |
abatement | 1. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something 2. the act of abating More Definitions → |
originator | 1. someone who creates new things More Definitions → |
melanoma | 1. any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes More Definitions → |
shaver | 1. an adult male who shaves 2. a young person of either sex More Definitions → |
sham | 1. make a pretence of 2. make believe with the intent to deceive More Definitions → |
astonishing | 1. surprising greatly 2. so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm More Definitions → |
graveyard | 1. a tract of land used for burials More Definitions → |
parametric | 1. of or relating to or in terms of a parameter More Definitions → |
loaf | 1. a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating 2. a quantity of food (other than bread) formed in a particular shape More Definitions → |
awarding | 1. a grant made by a law court More Definitions → |
flatware | 1. tableware that is relatively flat and fashioned as a single piece 2. silverware eating utensils More Definitions → |
eyeglasses | 1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision More Definitions → |
enigma | 1. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained 2. a difficult problem More Definitions → |
parenthood | 1. the state of being a parent More Definitions → |
militant | 1. a militant reformer 2. disposed to warfare or hard-line policies More Definitions → |
adept | 1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field 2. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude More Definitions → |
consultative | 1. giving advice More Definitions → |
ratified | 1. approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation 2. formally approved and invested with legal authority More Definitions → |
normative | 1. relating to or dealing with norms 2. pertaining to giving directives or rules More Definitions → |
versatility | 1. having a wide variety of skills More Definitions → |
intricate | 1. having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate More Definitions → |
strata | 1. one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock) 2. people having the same social, economic, or educational status More Definitions → |
ani | 1. black tropical American cuckoo More Definitions → |
proclamation | 1. a formal public statement 2. the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice More Definitions → |
kidnapped | 1. take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom More Definitions → |
outrage | 1. a feeling of righteous anger 2. a wantonly cruel act More Definitions → |
orchestral | 1. relating to or composed for an orchestra More Definitions → |
artifact | 1. a man-made object taken as a whole More Definitions → |
veterinarian | 1. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine More Definitions → |
krona | 1. the basic unit of money in Sweden 2. the basic unit of money in Iceland More Definitions → |
afterward | 1. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time More Definitions → |
disseminate | 1. cause to become widely known More Definitions → |
ambiguity | 1. an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context 2. unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning More Definitions → |
discourage | 1. try to prevent; show opposition to 2. deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged More Definitions → |
speculative | 1. not financially safe or secure 2. not based on fact or investigation More Definitions → |
intimacy | 1. close or warm friendship 2. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship More Definitions → |
hallway | 1. an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open More Definitions → |
riparian | 1. of or relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream More Definitions → |
gracious | 1. characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit 2. characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects More Definitions → |
snail | 1. freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell 2. edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic More Definitions → |
curator | 1. the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library) More Definitions → |
theoretically | 1. in theory; according to the assumed facts 2. in a theoretical manner More Definitions → |
sutra | 1. a rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature or a group of aphoristic doctrinal summaries prepared for memorization More Definitions → |
typographical | 1. relating to or occurring or used in typography More Definitions → |
ado | 1. a rapid active commotion More Definitions → |
graft | 1. (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient 2. the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage More Definitions → |
mash | 1. a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing 2. mixture of ground animal feeds More Definitions → |
handspring | 1. an acrobatic feat in which a person goes from a standing position to a handstand and back again More Definitions → |
doorway | 1. the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close More Definitions → |
grandson | 1. a male grandchild More Definitions → |
tat | 1. tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar 2. make lacework by knotting or looping More Definitions → |
accompaniment | 1. an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another 2. a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts More Definitions → |
derivation | 1. the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues) 2. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase More Definitions → |
warden | 1. the chief official in charge of a prison More Definitions → |
margarita | 1. a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice More Definitions → |
notary | 1. someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions More Definitions → |
abort | 1. the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed 2. terminate before completion More Definitions → |
sociological | 1. of or relating to or determined by sociology More Definitions → |
encompass | 1. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory More Definitions → |
spade | 1. dig (up) with a spade 2. a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it More Definitions → |
glare | 1. a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted 2. an angry stare More Definitions → |
metaphysical | 1. pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics 2. transcending physical matter or the laws of nature More Definitions → |
insignificant | 1. devoid of importance, meaning, or force 2. signifying nothing More Definitions → |
mentality | 1. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations 2. mental ability More Definitions → |
sultan | 1. the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire) More Definitions → |
masked | 1. having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading 2. having markings suggestive of a mask More Definitions → |
casing | 1. the housing or outer covering of something 2. the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire More Definitions → |
assistive | 1. giving assistance More Definitions → |
chronograph | 1. an accurate timer for recording time More Definitions → |
reaper | 1. someone who helps to gather the harvest 2. farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields More Definitions → |
embracing | 1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) More Definitions → |
climatic | 1. of or relating to a climate More Definitions → |
broaden | 1. make broader 2. extend in scope or range or area More Definitions → |
salinity | 1. the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth 2. the relative proportion of salt in a solution More Definitions → |
handout | 1. an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation 2. giving money or food or clothing to a needy person More Definitions → |
haiku | 1. an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines More Definitions → |
paisley | 1. a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes More Definitions → |
telemarketing | 1. the use of the telephone as an interactive medium for promotion and sales More Definitions → |
truncated | 1. cut short in duration 2. terminating abruptly by having or as if having an end or point cut off More Definitions → |
atop | 1. on, to, or at the top More Definitions → |
headlight | 1. a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive More Definitions → |
wafer | 1. a small adhesive disk of paste; used to seal letters 2. a small thin crisp cake or cookie More Definitions → |
stash | 1. save up as for future use 2. a secret store of valuables or money More Definitions → |
quarantine | 1. enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease 2. isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease More Definitions → |
detrimental | 1. (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury More Definitions → |
oceanfront | 1. land bordering an ocean More Definitions → |
flange | 1. a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object More Definitions → |
citadel | 1. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle More Definitions → |
topography | 1. the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features 2. precise detailed study of the surface features of a region More Definitions → |
adolescence | 1. the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood 2. in the state that someone is in between puberty and adulthood More Definitions → |
hearth | 1. an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built 2. home symbolized as a part of the fireplace More Definitions → |
embarrassed | 1. feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed 2. made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride More Definitions → |
aggressively | 1. in an aggressive manner More Definitions → |
estimator | 1. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) More Definitions → |
penetrate | 1. pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance 2. come to understand More Definitions → |
catastrophe | 1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune 2. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune More Definitions → |
greatness | 1. the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence 2. unusual largeness in size or extent or number More Definitions → |
electrician | 1. a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines More Definitions → |
bleach | 1. the whiteness that results from removing the color from something 2. an agent that makes things white or colorless More Definitions → |
entertained | 1. pleasantly occupied More Definitions → |
unauthorised | 1. without official authorization 2. not endowed with authority More Definitions → |
agony | 1. intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain 2. a state of acute pain More Definitions → |
marseille | 1. strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedspreads More Definitions → |
individualized | 1. made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual More Definitions → |
raffle | 1. a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money 2. dispose of in a lottery More Definitions → |
incapable | 1. not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of') 2. not meeting requirements More Definitions → |
acknowledgment | 1. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged 2. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage More Definitions → |
mascot | 1. a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure More Definitions → |
launcher | 1. armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket 2. a device that launches aircraft from a warship More Definitions → |
labyrinth | 1. complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost 2. a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium More Definitions → |
sway | 1. move back and forth or sideways 2. move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner More Definitions → |
preach | 1. deliver a sermon 2. speak, plead, or argue in favor of More Definitions → |
caregiver | 1. a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability 2. a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult More Definitions → |
triangular | 1. having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle 2. having three sides More Definitions → |
disabling | 1. depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified 2. that cripples or disables or incapacitates More Definitions → |
thankfully | 1. in a thankful manner; with thanks 2. let us be thankful that More Definitions → |
excitation | 1. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up 2. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland More Definitions → |
salesman | 1. a man salesperson More Definitions → |
confederation | 1. the state of being allied or confederated 2. a union of political organizations More Definitions → |
gator | 1. either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts More Definitions → |
replicate | 1. bend or turn backward 2. reproduce or make an exact copy of More Definitions → |
taped | 1. secured or held in place by tape 2. recorded on tape More Definitions → |
incubation | 1. maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development 2. (pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear More Definitions → |
wrangler | 1. someone who argues noisily or angrily 2. a cowboy who takes care of the saddle horses More Definitions → |
defiance | 1. intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude 2. a hostile challenge More Definitions → |
asymmetric | 1. characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components More Definitions → |
valiant | 1. having or showing valor More Definitions → |
toad | 1. any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species More Definitions → |
breasted | 1. having a breast or breasts; or breasts as specified; used chiefly in compounds More Definitions → |
banging | 1. a continuing very loud noise 2. the act of subjecting to strong attack More Definitions → |
unsatisfactory | 1. not giving satisfaction More Definitions → |
giveaway | 1. a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group 2. an unintentional disclosure More Definitions → |
stallion | 1. uncastrated adult male horse More Definitions → |
diversification | 1. the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered) 2. the condition of being varied More Definitions → |
antioxidant | 1. substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides More Definitions → |
logically | 1. according to logical reasoning 2. in a logical manner More Definitions → |
streamlined | 1. made efficient by stripping off nonessentials 2. designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow More Definitions → |
airway | 1. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines) 2. a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another More Definitions → |
organiser | 1. someone who enlists workers to join a union 2. a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise More Definitions → |
unparalleled | 1. radically distinctive and without equal More Definitions → |
anyhow | 1. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement 2. in any way whatsoever More Definitions → |
hardened | 1. made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment 2. protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons) More Definitions → |
primal | 1. serving as an essential component 2. having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state More Definitions → |
straits | 1. a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs 2. a difficult juncture More Definitions → |
manifestation | 1. a clear appearance 2. a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing More Definitions → |
malt | 1. a milkshake made with malt powder 2. a lager of high alcohol content; by law it is considered too alcoholic to be sold as lager or beer More Definitions → |
triad | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. a set of three similar things considered as a unit More Definitions → |
fixation | 1. an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely 2. an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone More Definitions → |
cameo | 1. engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring) More Definitions → |
attire | 1. put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive 2. clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion More Definitions → |
leach | 1. cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate 2. permeate or penetrate gradually More Definitions → |
gravitational | 1. of or relating to or caused by gravitation More Definitions → |
fanny | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on 2. external female sex organs More Definitions → |
plagiarism | 1. a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work 2. the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own More Definitions → |
upland | 1. elevated (e.g., mountainous) land 2. used of high or hilly country More Definitions → |
colorectal | 1. relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum More Definitions → |
outage | 1. the amount of something (as whiskey or oil) lost in storage or transportation 2. a temporary suspension of operation (as of computers) More Definitions → |
unconstitutional | 1. not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution More Definitions → |
raptor | 1. any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals More Definitions → |
pilgrimage | 1. a journey to a sacred place More Definitions → |
quantify | 1. use as a quantifier 2. express as a number or measure or quantity More Definitions → |
narrowed | 1. reduced in size as by squeezing together 2. made narrow; limited in breadth More Definitions → |
orthopaedic | 1. of or relating to orthopedics More Definitions → |
ascent | 1. an upward slope or grade (as in a road) 2. a movement upward; rise above the ground More Definitions → |
notepad | 1. a pad of paper for keeping notes More Definitions → |
universally | 1. in every case More Definitions → |
crappy | 1. very bad More Definitions → |
receivables | 1. money that you currently expect to receive from notes or accounts More Definitions → |
diffraction | 1. when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands More Definitions → |
subtract | 1. make a subtraction 2. take off or away More Definitions → |
hydration | 1. the process of combining with water; usually reversible More Definitions → |
preferential | 1. manifesting partiality More Definitions → |
navel | 1. a scar where the umbilical cord was attached 2. the center point or middle of something More Definitions → |
arbitrator | 1. someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue More Definitions → |
methodological | 1. relating to the methodology of some discipline More Definitions → |
sable | 1. an artist's brush made of sable hairs 2. the expensive dark brown fur of the marten More Definitions → |
retarded | 1. people collectively who are mentally retarded 2. relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development More Definitions → |
epithelial | 1. of or belonging to the epithelium More Definitions → |
drastically | 1. in a drastic manner More Definitions → |
neatly | 1. with neatness More Definitions → |
spaniel | 1. any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears More Definitions → |
groupware | 1. software that can be used by a group of people who are working on the same information but may be distributed in space More Definitions → |
matchmaking | 1. mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others More Definitions → |
jeopardy | 1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune More Definitions → |
aeronautics | 1. the theory and practice of navigation through air or space More Definitions → |
radiography | 1. the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light 2. photography that uses other kinds of radiation than visible light More Definitions → |
annoy | 1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations More Definitions → |
clap | 1. put quickly or forcibly 2. cause to strike the air in flight More Definitions → |
aspiring | 1. desiring or striving for recognition or advancement More Definitions → |
dazzling | 1. amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning 2. shining intensely More Definitions → |
scientifically | 1. with respect to science; in a scientific way More Definitions → |
grandpa | 1. the father of your father or mother More Definitions → |
sera | 1. an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates More Definitions → |
axiom | 1. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits 2. (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident More Definitions → |
stamina | 1. enduring strength and energy 2. the male reproductive organ of a flower More Definitions → |
hardness | 1. the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale 2. a quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering More Definitions → |
abound | 1. be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities 2. be in a state of movement or action More Definitions → |
mater | 1. an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously More Definitions → |
filmmaker | 1. a producer of motion pictures More Definitions → |
sandstone | 1. a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.) More Definitions → |
fiduciary | 1. relating to or of the nature of a legal trust (i.e. the holding of something in trust for another) 2. a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary More Definitions → |
dictate | 1. issue commands or orders for 2. say out loud for the purpose of recording More Definitions → |
abdomen | 1. the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis 2. the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm More Definitions → |
fractal | 1. (mathematics) a geometric pattern that is repeated at every scale and so cannot be represented by classical geometry More Definitions → |
parasite | 1. an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host 2. a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage More Definitions → |
therapeutics | 1. branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease More Definitions → |
protease | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis More Definitions → |
fasting | 1. abstaining from food More Definitions → |
constellation | 1. an arrangement of parts or elements 2. a configuration of stars as seen from the earth More Definitions → |
recital | 1. the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events 2. performance of music or dance especially by soloists More Definitions → |
pairing | 1. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes 2. the act of grouping things or people in pairs More Definitions → |
rapport | 1. a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people More Definitions → |
catfish | 1. flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern United States; often farmed 2. large ferocious northern deep-sea food fishes with strong teeth and no pelvic fins More Definitions → |
strangely | 1. in a strange manner More Definitions → |
anonymity | 1. the state of being anonymous More Definitions → |
maxima | 1. the largest possible quantity 2. the greatest possible degree More Definitions → |
unification | 1. an occurrence that involves the production of a union 2. the state of being joined or united or linked More Definitions → |
testimonial | 1. expressing admiration or appreciation 2. of or relating to or constituting testimony More Definitions → |
khaki | 1. of a yellowish brown color 2. a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms More Definitions → |
gazetteer | 1. a journalist who writes for a gazette 2. a geographical dictionary (as at the back of an atlas) More Definitions → |
quadratic | 1. involving the second and no higher power of a quantity or degree 2. an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square More Definitions → |
dissatisfied | 1. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction 2. fail to satisfy More Definitions → |
philharmonic | 1. composing or characteristic of an orchestral group 2. a large orchestra; can perform symphonies More Definitions → |
dynamical | 1. characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality More Definitions → |
staggering | 1. so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm More Definitions → |
wasp | 1. social or solitary hymenopterans typically having a slender body with the abdomen attached by a narrow stalk and having a formidable sting More Definitions → |
lexical | 1. of or relating to words 2. of or relating to dictionaries More Definitions → |
swat | 1. a sharp blow 2. hit swiftly with a violent blow More Definitions → |
trashy | 1. cheap and inferior; of no value 2. tastelessly showy More Definitions → |
aggregated | 1. formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole More Definitions → |
strategically | 1. with regard to strategy More Definitions → |
authenticate | 1. establish the authenticity of something More Definitions → |
aligning | 1. causing to fall into line or into position More Definitions → |
nautilus | 1. a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power 2. cephalopod mollusk of warm seas whose females have delicate papery spiral shells More Definitions → |
radically | 1. in a radical manner More Definitions → |
platter | 1. a large shallow dish used for serving food 2. sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove More Definitions → |
chamberlain | 1. the treasurer of a municipal corporation 2. an officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman More Definitions → |
steamboat | 1. a boat propelled by a steam engine More Definitions → |
shaman | 1. in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination More Definitions → |
extracellular | 1. located or occurring outside a cell or cells More Definitions → |
penal | 1. of or relating to punishment 2. serving as or designed to impose punishment More Definitions → |
pageant | 1. an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes 2. a rich and spectacular ceremony More Definitions → |
custodial | 1. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding More Definitions → |
integrator | 1. a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure More Definitions → |
morally | 1. with respect to moral principles 2. in a moral manner More Definitions → |
ambulatory | 1. relating to or adapted for walking 2. able to walk about More Definitions → |
camouflage | 1. an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something 2. fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background More Definitions → |
mohawk | 1. haircut in which the head is shaved except for a band of hair down the middle of the scalp More Definitions → |
teasing | 1. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances 2. playful vexation More Definitions → |
emphasizing | 1. the act of giving special importance or significance to something More Definitions → |
contrasting | 1. strikingly different; tending to contrast More Definitions → |
barbeque | 1. meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce 2. a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit More Definitions → |
lapse | 1. pass into a specified state or condition; sink into 2. end, at least for a long time More Definitions → |
wally | 1. a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid More Definitions → |
phenomenal | 1. of or relating to a phenomenon 2. extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers More Definitions → |
hepatic | 1. pertaining to or affecting the liver 2. any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses More Definitions → |
sanctioned | 1. conforming to orthodox or recognized rules 2. formally approved and invested with legal authority More Definitions → |
aquifer | 1. underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc More Definitions → |
renegade | 1. break with established customs 2. someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw More Definitions → |
augmented | 1. added to or made greater in amount or number or strength More Definitions → |
amends | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury 2. something done or paid in expiation of a wrong More Definitions → |
invocation | 1. a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service 2. an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil More Definitions → |
polyurethane | 1. any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber More Definitions → |
spraying | 1. the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft) 2. a quantity of small objects flying through the air More Definitions → |
hamburger | 1. a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients 2. beef that has been ground More Definitions → |
reactivity | 1. responsive to stimulation 2. ready susceptibility to chemical change More Definitions → |
scatter | 1. to cause to separate and go in different directions 2. move away from each other More Definitions → |
steward | 1. someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else 2. the ship's officer who is in charge of provisions and dining arrangements More Definitions → |
smack | 1. deliver a hard blow to 2. have an element suggestive (of something) More Definitions → |
incidentally | 1. introducing a different topic 2. of a minor or subordinate nature More Definitions → |
campaigning | 1. the campaign of a candidate to be elected More Definitions → |
cloak | 1. hide under a false appearance 2. cover as if with clothing More Definitions → |
pamphlet | 1. a small book usually having a paper cover 2. a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet More Definitions → |
assassin | 1. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed 2. a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders More Definitions → |
cynical | 1. believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others More Definitions → |
manic | 1. affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason More Definitions → |
bray | 1. braying characteristic of donkeys 2. reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading More Definitions → |
imperialism | 1. a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries 2. a political orientation that advocates imperial interests More Definitions → |
halter | 1. rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading 2. a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging More Definitions → |
hamster | 1. short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches More Definitions → |
finalize | 1. make final; put the last touches on; put into final form More Definitions → |
roar | 1. make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles 2. utter words loudly and forcefully More Definitions → |
faceplate | 1. a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component) More Definitions → |
packer | 1. a workman employed to pack things into containers 2. a wholesaler in the meat-packing business More Definitions → |
arroyo | 1. a stream or brook More Definitions → |
discouraged | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic 2. lacking in resolution More Definitions → |
gall | 1. an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle 2. a skin sore caused by chafing More Definitions → |
gravy | 1. a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats 2. the seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added More Definitions → |
advisable | 1. worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise More Definitions → |
payer | 1. a person who pays money for something More Definitions → |
beforehand | 1. being ahead of time or need 2. ahead of time; in anticipation More Definitions → |
laborer | 1. someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor More Definitions → |
watcher | 1. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) 2. a guard who keeps watch More Definitions → |
cougar | 1. large American feline resembling a lion More Definitions → |
surreal | 1. characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions 2. resembling a dream More Definitions → |
soaked | 1. very drunk More Definitions → |
irradiation | 1. the condition of being exposed to radiation 2. a column of light (as from a beacon) More Definitions → |
raster | 1. the rectangular formation of parallel scanning lines that guide the electron beam on a television screen or a computer monitor More Definitions → |
abridged | 1. (used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting More Definitions → |
credential | 1. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts More Definitions → |
oscillator | 1. generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current More Definitions → |
palate | 1. the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities More Definitions → |
masculine | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male 2. (music or poetry) ending on an accented beat or syllable More Definitions → |
lubricant | 1. a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery More Definitions → |
constable | 1. a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff 2. a police officer of the lowest rank More Definitions → |
unconditional | 1. not modified or restricted by reservations 2. not contingent; not determined or influenced by someone or something else More Definitions → |
plasmid | 1. a small cellular inclusion consisting of a ring of DNA that is not in a chromosome but is capable of autonomous replication More Definitions → |
unbeatable | 1. hard to defeat 2. incapable of being overcome or subdued More Definitions → |
upstate | 1. in or toward the northern parts of a state More Definitions → |
translucent | 1. allowing light to pass through diffusely More Definitions → |
glaze | 1. any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods 2. a glossy finish on a fabric More Definitions → |
branching | 1. the act of branching out or dividing into branches 2. having branches More Definitions → |
unmarried | 1. not married or related to the unmarried state More Definitions → |
activating | 1. the activity of causing to have energy and be active 2. causing motion or action or change More Definitions → |
probabilistic | 1. of or relating to the Roman Catholic philosophy of probabilism 2. of or relating to or based on probability More Definitions → |
calibrated | 1. marked with or divided into degrees More Definitions → |
anatomical | 1. of or relating to the structure of the body 2. of or relating to the branch of morphology that studies the structure of organisms More Definitions → |
airbus | 1. a subsonic jet airliner operated over short distances More Definitions → |
misdemeanor | 1. a crime less serious than a felony More Definitions → |
aerobics | 1. exercise that increases the need for oxygen More Definitions → |
infra | 1. (in writing) at a later place More Definitions → |
commemorative | 1. intended as a commemoration 2. an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person More Definitions → |
comedian | 1. a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts 2. an actor in a comedy More Definitions → |
rascal | 1. a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel 2. one who is playfully mischievous More Definitions → |
reliant | 1. relying on another for support More Definitions → |
subcontractor | 1. someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor More Definitions → |
ordnance | 1. military supplies 2. large but transportable armament More Definitions → |
ransom | 1. money demanded for the return of a captured person 2. payment for the release of someone More Definitions → |
magnification | 1. the act of expanding something in apparent size 2. the ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object More Definitions → |
nomad | 1. a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons More Definitions → |
dagger | 1. a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing 2. a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used More Definitions → |
preamble | 1. a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose) 2. make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document More Definitions → |
psychiatrist | 1. a physician who specializes in psychiatry More Definitions → |
lauder | 1. someone who communicates high praise More Definitions → |
blazing | 1. a strong flame that burns brightly 2. shining intensely More Definitions → |
grantee | 1. a recipient of a grant 2. someone to whom the title of property is transferred More Definitions → |
enhancer | 1. anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities More Definitions → |
snapped | 1. utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone 2. separate or cause to separate abruptly More Definitions → |
alligator | 1. leather made from alligator's hide 2. either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts More Definitions → |
nomenclature | 1. a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline More Definitions → |
invade | 1. march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation 2. to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate More Definitions → |
visualize | 1. imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind 2. view the outline of by means of an X-ray More Definitions → |
trapping | 1. place in a confining or embarrassing position 2. catch in or as if in a trap More Definitions → |
turntable | 1. a circular horizontal platform that rotates a phonograph record while it is being played 2. a revolving tray placed on a dining table More Definitions → |
pivotal | 1. being of crucial importance More Definitions → |
promulgated | 1. formally made public More Definitions → |
plating | 1. a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface 2. the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis) More Definitions → |
eagerly | 1. with eagerness; in an eager manner More Definitions → |
reformation | 1. improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs 2. rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course More Definitions → |
palsy | 1. loss of the ability to move a body part 2. a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor More Definitions → |
eldorado | 1. an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers More Definitions → |
conservancy | 1. a commission with jurisdiction over fisheries and navigation in a port or river 2. the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc. More Definitions → |
famine | 1. an acute insufficiency 2. a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death More Definitions → |
orally | 1. (of drugs) through the mouth rather than through injection; by mouth 2. by spoken rather than written means More Definitions → |
elliptical | 1. rounded like an egg 2. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements More Definitions → |
grabbing | 1. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of 2. get hold of or seize quickly and easily More Definitions → |
imbalance | 1. a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium 2. lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something More Definitions → |
persuasive | 1. intended or having the power to induce action or belief More Definitions → |
bearer | 1. someone whose employment involves carrying something 2. a messenger who bears or presents More Definitions → |
acquainted | 1. having fair knowledge of More Definitions → |
outboard | 1. located away from the midline of a vessel or aircraft 2. a motorboat with an outboard motor More Definitions → |
brilliance | 1. a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted 2. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand More Definitions → |
originate | 1. come into existence; take on form or shape 2. bring into being More Definitions → |
respectable | 1. characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals 2. deserving of esteem and respect More Definitions → |
raj | 1. British dominion over India (1757-1947) More Definitions → |
disappearance | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation 2. the event of passing out of sight More Definitions → |
morals | 1. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong More Definitions → |
unmatched | 1. of the remaining member of a pair 2. eminent beyond or above comparison More Definitions → |
quaker | 1. one who quakes and trembles with (or as with) fear More Definitions → |
haunting | 1. continually recurring to the mind 2. having a deeply disquieting or disturbing effect More Definitions → |
tangent | 1. a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point 2. ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle More Definitions → |
hybridization | 1. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids More Definitions → |
waving | 1. the act of signaling by a movement of the hand More Definitions → |
plurality | 1. the state of being plural 2. a large indefinite quantity More Definitions → |
adventurous | 1. willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises More Definitions → |
palliative | 1. moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear 2. remedy that alleviates pain without curing More Definitions → |
bayou | 1. a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana) More Definitions → |
camo | 1. fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background More Definitions → |
quadrant | 1. a quarter of the circumference of a circle 2. any of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes More Definitions → |
discrepancy | 1. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions 2. an event that departs from expectations More Definitions → |
relocated | 1. settled in a new location More Definitions → |
untreated | 1. not given medical care or treatment 2. not subjected to chemical or physical treatment More Definitions → |
divisional | 1. of or relating to a military division 2. serving to divide or marking a division More Definitions → |
harrow | 1. draw a harrow over (land) 2. a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil More Definitions → |
raining | 1. falling in drops or as if falling like rain More Definitions → |
peasant | 1. a country person 2. one of a (chiefly European) class of agricultural laborers More Definitions → |
ephedra | 1. jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds More Definitions → |
endothelial | 1. of or relating to or located in the endothelium More Definitions → |
citrate | 1. a salt or ester of citric acid 2. cause to form a salt or ester of citric acid More Definitions → |
snowman | 1. a figure of a person made of packed snow More Definitions → |
ordained | 1. fixed or established especially by order or command 2. invested with ministerial or priestly functions More Definitions → |
saucer | 1. something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate 2. a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table More Definitions → |
bacillus | 1. aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil More Definitions → |
curvature | 1. (medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal 2. the rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve More Definitions → |
sideways | 1. (of movement) at an angle 2. with one side forward or to the front More Definitions → |
dreamer | 1. someone who is dreaming 2. someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations More Definitions → |
estuary | 1. the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix More Definitions → |
burglary | 1. entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property More Definitions → |
subpoena | 1. a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court 2. serve or summon with a subpoena More Definitions → |
spectacle | 1. something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight) 2. an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale More Definitions → |
waiter | 1. a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant) 2. a person who waits or awaits More Definitions → |
glucosamine | 1. an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides More Definitions → |
raft | 1. transport on a raft 2. travel by raft in water More Definitions → |
arrogant | 1. having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride More Definitions → |
tomography | 1. (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body More Definitions → |
vocalist | 1. a person who sings More Definitions → |
admired | 1. regarded with admiration More Definitions → |
fairway | 1. the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short 2. the usual course taken by vessels through a harbor or coastal waters More Definitions → |
postdoctoral | 1. of or relating to study or research that is done after work for the doctoral degree has been completed 2. a grant that funds postdoctoral study or research More Definitions → |
homeopathic | 1. of or relating to the practice of homeopathy More Definitions → |
ordinarily | 1. under normal conditions More Definitions → |
cylindrical | 1. having the form of a cylinder More Definitions → |
undesirable | 1. one whose presence is undesirable 2. not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse) More Definitions → |
platelet | 1. tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting More Definitions → |
weakly | 1. lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality 2. in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree More Definitions → |
parsley | 1. annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves 2. aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food More Definitions → |
setback | 1. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating More Definitions → |
invariably | 1. without variation or change, in every case More Definitions → |
chant | 1. a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone 2. recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm More Definitions → |
mountaineering | 1. the activity of climbing a mountain More Definitions → |
intermediary | 1. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties More Definitions → |
matted | 1. twist together or entwine into a confusing mass 2. change texture so as to become matted and felt-like More Definitions → |
apricot | 1. Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach 2. downy yellow to rosy-colored fruit resembling a small peach More Definitions → |
unreliable | 1. not worthy of reliance or trust 2. liable to be erroneous or misleading More Definitions → |
parry | 1. (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword 2. a return punch (especially by a boxer) More Definitions → |
phosphatase | 1. any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates More Definitions → |
dictator | 1. a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine 2. a ruler who is unconstrained by law More Definitions → |
perpendicular | 1. a straight line at right angles to another line 2. a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting More Definitions → |
mantra | 1. a commonly repeated word or phrase 2. (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns More Definitions → |
carousel | 1. a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers 2. a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement More Definitions → |
fay | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers More Definitions → |
mamma | 1. informal terms for a mother 2. milk-secreting organ of female mammals More Definitions → |
thermostat | 1. control the temperature with a thermostat 2. a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat More Definitions → |
infarction | 1. localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply More Definitions → |
hawthorn | 1. a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus More Definitions → |
mural | 1. of or relating to walls 2. a painting that is applied to a wall surface More Definitions → |
bankrupt | 1. reduce to bankruptcy 2. someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts More Definitions → |
wager | 1. the act of gambling 2. the money risked on a gamble More Definitions → |
tundra | 1. a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozen More Definitions → |
farmland | 1. a rural area where farming is practiced 2. arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops More Definitions → |
skater | 1. someone who skates More Definitions → |
interpolation | 1. a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted 2. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known More Definitions → |
adjournment | 1. the termination of a meeting 2. the act of postponing to another time or place More Definitions → |
rampage | 1. violently angry and destructive behavior 2. act violently, recklessly, or destructively More Definitions → |
aggravated | 1. made more severe or intense especially in law 2. incited, especially deliberately, to anger More Definitions → |
cavern | 1. hollow out as if making a cavern 2. any large dark enclosed space More Definitions → |
flax | 1. fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric 2. plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem More Definitions → |
weakened | 1. impaired by diminution 2. made weak or weaker More Definitions → |
tart | 1. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money 2. a small open pie with a fruit filling More Definitions → |
guerrilla | 1. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment More Definitions → |
persona | 1. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play 2. (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world More Definitions → |
tram | 1. travel by tram 2. a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers More Definitions → |
deodorant | 1. a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors More Definitions → |
scarcely | 1. only a very short time before 2. almost not More Definitions → |
catheter | 1. a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open More Definitions → |
roaring | 1. a deep prolonged loud noise 2. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) More Definitions → |
witchcraft | 1. the art of sorcery More Definitions → |
scalp | 1. sell illegally, as on the black market 2. remove the scalp of More Definitions → |
disarmament | 1. act of reducing or depriving of arms More Definitions → |
actin | 1. one of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form More Definitions → |
gastroenterology | 1. the branch of medicine that studies the gastrointestinal tract and its diseases More Definitions → |
diplomat | 1. an official engaged in international negotiations 2. a person who deals tactfully with others More Definitions → |
tablespoon | 1. as much as a tablespoon will hold 2. a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving More Definitions → |
manganese | 1. a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals More Definitions → |
oceanography | 1. the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans More Definitions → |
vastly | 1. to an exceedingly great extent or degree More Definitions → |
clasp | 1. a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together 2. the act of grasping More Definitions → |
stardust | 1. a dreamy romantic or sentimental quality More Definitions → |
radiological | 1. of or relating to radiology More Definitions → |
commando | 1. a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids 2. an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory More Definitions → |
lucrative | 1. producing a sizeable profit More Definitions → |
bathtub | 1. a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body More Definitions → |
motorway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
freaky | 1. strange and somewhat frightening 2. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual More Definitions → |
sportsman | 1. someone who engages in sports More Definitions → |
scratching | 1. a harsh noise made by scraping More Definitions → |
unilateral | 1. tracing descent from either the paternal or the maternal line only 2. involving only one part or side More Definitions → |
aegis | 1. kindly endorsement and guidance 2. armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass More Definitions → |
liberalism | 1. a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution 2. an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market More Definitions → |
supplementation | 1. a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency) 2. the act of supplementing More Definitions → |
amour | 1. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship More Definitions → |
salmonella | 1. rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon More Definitions → |
viewable | 1. capable of being viewed More Definitions → |
maximise | 1. make the most of 2. make as big or large as possible More Definitions → |
illustrative | 1. clarifying by use of examples 2. serving to demonstrate More Definitions → |
craving | 1. an intense desire for some particular thing More Definitions → |
watermark | 1. a line marking the level reached by a body of water 2. a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture; visible when paper is held up to the light More Definitions → |
suicidal | 1. dangerous to yourself or your interests More Definitions → |
masonic | 1. of or relating to stonemasons or masonry More Definitions → |
forage | 1. collect or look around for (food) 2. wander and feed More Definitions → |
dyslexia | 1. impaired ability to learn to read More Definitions → |
dopamine | 1. a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension More Definitions → |
payoff | 1. the final payment of a debt 2. payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment More Definitions → |
sonar | 1. a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return More Definitions → |
baba | 1. a small cake leavened with yeast More Definitions → |
flasher | 1. someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals 2. an electrical device that automatically turns a lamp on and off (as for an advertising display) More Definitions → |
evangelism | 1. zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel More Definitions → |
denomination | 1. a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith 2. a class of one kind of unit in a system of numbers or measures or weights or money More Definitions → |
patched | 1. mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch 2. having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture) More Definitions → |
patriotism | 1. love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it More Definitions → |
bandit | 1. an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band More Definitions → |
acquaintance | 1. personal knowledge or information about someone or something 2. a relationship less intimate than friendship More Definitions → |
caramel | 1. firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk 2. burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food More Definitions → |
pancreas | 1. a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin More Definitions → |
menstrual | 1. of or relating to menstruation or the menses More Definitions → |
intolerance | 1. impatience with annoyances 2. unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs More Definitions → |
ammonium | 1. the ion NH4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion More Definitions → |
spandex | 1. an elastic synthetic fabric More Definitions → |
tearing | 1. shedding tears 2. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid More Definitions → |
handyman | 1. a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks More Definitions → |
taxon | 1. animal or plant group having natural relations More Definitions → |
atrium | 1. any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart) 2. the central area in a building; open to the sky More Definitions → |
ambience | 1. a particular environment or surrounding influence 2. the atmosphere of an environment More Definitions → |
confessional | 1. a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions More Definitions → |
cardigan | 1. knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper More Definitions → |
neuronal | 1. of or relating to neurons More Definitions → |
evaporation | 1. the process of becoming a vapor 2. the process of extracting moisture More Definitions → |
spokeswoman | 1. a female spokesperson More Definitions → |
baccalaureate | 1. a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies 2. an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies More Definitions → |
wreath | 1. flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes More Definitions → |
enema | 1. an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes More Definitions → |
easement | 1. (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land) 2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) More Definitions → |
goalie | 1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal 2. the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring More Definitions → |
darkroom | 1. a room in which photographs are developed More Definitions → |
irrational | 1. not consistent with or using reason 2. real but not expressible as the quotient of two integers More Definitions → |
naturalist | 1. an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms 2. a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology) More Definitions → |
encompassing | 1. broad in scope or content 2. closely encircling More Definitions → |
penetrating | 1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 2. tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing More Definitions → |
policeman | 1. a member of a police force More Definitions → |
cartilage | 1. tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults More Definitions → |
broadcaster | 1. someone who broadcasts on radio or television 2. a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions More Definitions → |
migratory | 1. habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work 2. used of animals that move seasonally More Definitions → |
degraded | 1. unrestrained by convention or morality 2. lowered in value More Definitions → |
elasticity | 1. the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed More Definitions → |
flannel | 1. a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing 2. bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body More Definitions → |
volcanoes | 1. a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt 2. a mountain formed by volcanic material More Definitions → |
jailed | 1. being in captivity More Definitions → |
grapefruit | 1. citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp 2. large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half More Definitions → |
contradictory | 1. two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time 2. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false More Definitions → |
steamer | 1. a clam that is usually steamed in the shell 2. a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it More Definitions → |
barometer | 1. an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure More Definitions → |
barge | 1. push one's way 2. transport by barge on a body of water More Definitions → |
psoriasis | 1. a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences More Definitions → |
spartan | 1. resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity 2. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment More Definitions → |
crystalline | 1. consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals 2. distinctly or sharply outlined More Definitions → |
famed | 1. widely known and esteemed More Definitions → |
peacekeeping | 1. of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces 2. the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations) More Definitions → |
provocative | 1. serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy 2. intentionally arousing sexual desire More Definitions → |
capitalization | 1. writing in capital letters 2. an estimation of the value of a business More Definitions → |
thoracic | 1. of or relating to the chest or thorax More Definitions → |
infiltration | 1. a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection) 2. the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium More Definitions → |
daphne | 1. any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers More Definitions → |
orthogonal | 1. not pertinent to the matter under consideration 2. statistically unrelated More Definitions → |
stabilized | 1. made stable or firm More Definitions → |
anonymously | 1. without giving a name More Definitions → |
manageable | 1. capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do 2. capable of being managed or controlled More Definitions → |
slant | 1. lie obliquely 2. present with a bias More Definitions → |
pollard | 1. a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage 2. a usually horned animal that has either shed its horns or had them removed More Definitions → |
plainly | 1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') 2. in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment More Definitions → |
snare | 1. catch in or as if in a trap 2. entice and trap More Definitions → |
shank | 1. a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg 2. the part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle More Definitions → |
parachute | 1. jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute 2. rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall More Definitions → |
insignia | 1. a badge worn to show official position More Definitions → |
leash | 1. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one More Definitions → |
adrenal | 1. of or pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions 2. near the kidneys More Definitions → |
impeachment | 1. a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office More Definitions → |
carbide | 1. a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element More Definitions → |
crawling | 1. a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body More Definitions → |
postoperative | 1. happening or done after a surgical operation More Definitions → |
biennial | 1. (botany) a plant having a life cycle that normally takes two seasons from germination to death to complete; flowering biennials usually bloom and fruit in the second season 2. occurring every second year More Definitions → |
readership | 1. the audience reached by written communications (books or magazines or newspapers etc.) More Definitions → |
hoax | 1. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage 2. subject to a playful hoax or joke More Definitions → |
reconnaissance | 1. the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy) More Definitions → |
groundbreaking | 1. the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project 2. being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before More Definitions → |
transducer | 1. an electrical device that converts one form of energy into another More Definitions → |
corporal | 1. a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines 2. affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit More Definitions → |
beagle | 1. a small short-legged smooth-coated breed of hound More Definitions → |
wary | 1. marked by keen caution and watchful prudence 2. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide More Definitions → |
cadmium | 1. a soft bluish-white ductile malleable toxic bivalent metallic element; occurs in association with zinc ores More Definitions → |
detachable | 1. designed to be unfastened or disconnected without damage More Definitions → |
articulation | 1. the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech 2. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made More Definitions → |
villain | 1. a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately 2. the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction More Definitions → |
apartheid | 1. a social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against people who are not Whites; the former official policy in South Africa More Definitions → |
morphological | 1. relating to or concerned with the formation of admissible words in a language 2. pertaining to geological structure More Definitions → |
condemnation | 1. an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable 2. (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building) More Definitions → |
formidable | 1. extremely impressive in strength or excellence 2. inspiring fear More Definitions → |
mecca | 1. a place that attracts many visitors More Definitions → |
regatta | 1. a meeting for boat races More Definitions → |
chatroom | 1. a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic) More Definitions → |
polarity | 1. a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies 2. having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges) More Definitions → |
abandonment | 1. the act of giving something up 2. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility More Definitions → |
attenuation | 1. weakening in force or intensity 2. the property of something that has been weakened or reduced in thickness or density More Definitions → |
nada | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential More Definitions → |
grapevine | 1. gossip spread by spoken communication 2. any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries More Definitions → |
daunting | 1. discouraging through fear More Definitions → |
nebula | 1. a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer 2. cloudiness of the urine More Definitions → |
autofocus | 1. an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically More Definitions → |
admitting | 1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of 2. allow to enter; grant entry to More Definitions → |
mace | 1. an official who carries a mace of office 2. spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed More Definitions → |
taper | 1. a convex shape that narrows toward a point 2. the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) More Definitions → |
rotational | 1. of or pertaining to rotation More Definitions → |
synagogue | 1. (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation More Definitions → |
finalist | 1. a contestant who reaches the final stages of a competition More Definitions → |
pornographic | 1. designed to arouse lust More Definitions → |
fallout | 1. the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion 2. any adverse and unwanted secondary effect More Definitions → |
allure | 1. the power to entice or attract through personal charm 2. dispose or incline or entice to More Definitions → |
stalker | 1. someone who walks with long stiff strides 2. someone who stalks game More Definitions → |
reclaim | 1. claim back 2. reuse (materials from waste products) More Definitions → |
sophistication | 1. uplifting enlightenment 2. a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone More Definitions → |
smear | 1. slanderous defamation 2. a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope More Definitions → |
detachment | 1. avoiding emotional involvement 2. the act of releasing from an attachment or connection More Definitions → |
dahl | 1. tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics 2. small highly nutritious seed of the tropical pigeon-pea plant More Definitions → |
radiance | 1. the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface 2. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light More Definitions → |
masking | 1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it 2. the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation More Definitions → |
whitehead | 1. a small whitish lump in the skin due to a clogged sebaceous gland More Definitions → |
patchwork | 1. a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas 2. a quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together More Definitions → |
tracer | 1. an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods 2. an instrument used to make tracings More Definitions → |
involuntary | 1. not subject to the control of the will 2. controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control More Definitions → |
allegation | 1. (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law) 2. statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove More Definitions → |
gymnasium | 1. athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training More Definitions → |
blasting | 1. causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin 2. unpleasantly loud and penetrating More Definitions → |
pituitary | 1. of or relating to the pituitary gland 2. the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain More Definitions → |
repeater | 1. a person who repeats 2. someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior) More Definitions → |
autopsy | 1. an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease 2. perform an autopsy on a dead body; do a post-mortem More Definitions → |
mastered | 1. understood perfectly More Definitions → |
slain | 1. kill intentionally and with premeditation 2. to succeed greatly More Definitions → |
horticultural | 1. of or relating to the cultivation of plants More Definitions → |
nearer | 1. (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance More Definitions → |
ancestral | 1. of or belonging to or inherited from an ancestor 2. inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent More Definitions → |
wartime | 1. a period of time during which there is armed conflict More Definitions → |
faithfully | 1. in a faithful manner More Definitions → |
geriatric | 1. of or relating to the aged 2. of or relating to or practicing geriatrics More Definitions → |
quail | 1. flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised 2. small gallinaceous game birds More Definitions → |
tanker | 1. a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk 2. a soldier who drives a tank More Definitions → |
ballast | 1. any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship 2. coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads More Definitions → |
immature | 1. characteristic of a lack of maturity 2. (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth More Definitions → |
taxing | 1. not easily borne; wearing More Definitions → |
originality | 1. the ability to think and act independently 2. the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else) More Definitions → |
cryptographic | 1. of or relating to cryptanalysis More Definitions → |
disparate | 1. fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind 2. including markedly dissimilar elements More Definitions → |
bantam | 1. any of various small breeds of fowl 2. very small More Definitions → |
boardwalk | 1. a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside More Definitions → |
homeopathy | 1. a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated More Definitions → |
simplification | 1. an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity 2. elimination of superfluous details More Definitions → |
earthly | 1. of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven More Definitions → |
affective | 1. characterized by emotion More Definitions → |
histogram | 1. a bar chart representing a frequency distribution; heights of the bars represent observed frequencies More Definitions → |
liberalization | 1. the act of making less strict More Definitions → |
contaminant | 1. a substance that contaminates More Definitions → |
disastrous | 1. (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin More Definitions → |
gladiator | 1. (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat 2. a professional boxer More Definitions → |
poplar | 1. soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar 2. any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins More Definitions → |
astronaut | 1. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft More Definitions → |
armchair | 1. chair with a support on each side for arms More Definitions → |
constipation | 1. irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis 2. the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) More Definitions → |
appropriateness | 1. appropriate conduct; doing the right thing 2. the quality of being specially suitable More Definitions → |
tame | 1. correct by punishment or discipline 2. make less strong or intense; soften More Definitions → |
candida | 1. any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Candida More Definitions → |
calypso | 1. rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf More Definitions → |
cheesecake | 1. made with sweetened cream cheese and eggs and cream baked in a crumb crust 2. a photograph of an attractive woman in minimal attire More Definitions → |
pantry | 1. a small storeroom for storing foods or wines More Definitions → |
lubrication | 1. the condition of having been made smooth or slippery by the application of a lubricant 2. an application of a lubricant to something More Definitions → |
hammock | 1. a small natural hill 2. a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swings easily More Definitions → |
fragmented | 1. having been divided; having the unity destroyed More Definitions → |
reinsurance | 1. sharing the risk by insurance companies; part or all of the insurer's risk is assumed by other companies in return for part of the premium paid by the insured More Definitions → |
vandalism | 1. willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others More Definitions → |
plank | 1. cover with planks 2. set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise More Definitions → |
acetaminophen | 1. an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets) More Definitions → |
wolfram | 1. a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite More Definitions → |
contraceptive | 1. capable of preventing conception or impregnation 2. an agent or device intended to prevent conception More Definitions → |
interrogation | 1. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply 2. a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder More Definitions → |
bonanza | 1. an especially rich vein of precious ore 2. a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) More Definitions → |
lumbar | 1. of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones More Definitions → |
flamenco | 1. guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco 2. a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet More Definitions → |
disappearing | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation More Definitions → |
enact | 1. order by virtue of superior authority; decree 2. act out; represent or perform as if in a play More Definitions → |
flammable | 1. easily ignited More Definitions → |
inertia | 1. a disposition to remain inactive or inert 2. (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force More Definitions → |
misunderstanding | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on 2. an understanding of something that is not correct More Definitions → |
alchemist | 1. one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone More Definitions → |
hormonal | 1. of or relating to or caused by hormones More Definitions → |
mandolin | 1. a stringed instrument related to the lute, usually played with a plectrum More Definitions → |
calender | 1. press between rollers or plates so as to smooth, glaze, or thin into sheets 2. a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers More Definitions → |
manly | 1. characteristic of a man 2. possessing qualities befitting a man More Definitions → |
unrealistic | 1. not realistic More Definitions → |
fearful | 1. lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted 2. experiencing or showing fear More Definitions → |
flawless | 1. without a flaw More Definitions → |
teaser | 1. a worker who teases wool 2. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) More Definitions → |
resultant | 1. the final point in a process 2. something that results More Definitions → |
drastic | 1. forceful and extreme and rigorous More Definitions → |
courageous | 1. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching More Definitions → |
iterative | 1. the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action 2. marked by iteration More Definitions → |
guarded | 1. prudent More Definitions → |
pulsar | 1. a degenerate neutron star; small and extremely dense; rotates very fast and emits regular pulses of polarized radiation More Definitions → |
pedagogy | 1. the principles and methods of instruction 2. the profession of a teacher More Definitions → |
grammatical | 1. of or pertaining to grammar 2. conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers More Definitions → |
cinematic | 1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of the cinema More Definitions → |
admiration | 1. a feeling of delighted approval and liking 2. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising More Definitions → |
malik | 1. the leader of a town or community in some parts of Asia Minor and the Indian subcontinent More Definitions → |
severance | 1. a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) 2. the act of severing More Definitions → |
numeracy | 1. skill with numbers and mathematics More Definitions → |
caviar | 1. salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d'oeuvre More Definitions → |
sleepwear | 1. garments designed to be worn in bed More Definitions → |
retina | 1. the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve More Definitions → |
enforceable | 1. capable of being enforced More Definitions → |
retinal | 1. in or relating to the retina of the eye 2. either of two yellow to red retinal pigments formed from rhodopsin by the action of light More Definitions → |
sheath | 1. a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) 2. an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part More Definitions → |
chaplain | 1. a clergyman ministering to some institution More Definitions → |
mammal | 1. any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk More Definitions → |
degeneration | 1. the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality 2. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities More Definitions → |
allele | 1. (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character More Definitions → |
eczema | 1. generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages More Definitions → |
northland | 1. any region lying in or toward the north More Definitions → |
roadster | 1. an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat 2. a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse More Definitions → |
dialect | 1. the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people More Definitions → |
fanatic | 1. a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause) 2. marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea More Definitions → |
pave | 1. cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic 2. a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows More Definitions → |
corolla | 1. (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth More Definitions → |
chameleon | 1. a changeable or inconstant person 2. lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue More Definitions → |
predominant | 1. most frequent or common 2. having superior power and influence More Definitions → |
abode | 1. dwell 2. put up with something or somebody unpleasant More Definitions → |
savoy | 1. head of soft crinkly leaves More Definitions → |
abrasive | 1. causing abrasion 2. sharply disagreeable; rigorous More Definitions → |
koruna | 1. the basic unit of money in Slovakia 2. the basic unit of money in Czech Republic More Definitions → |
backpacker | 1. a hiker who wears a backpack More Definitions → |
assuring | 1. giving confidence More Definitions → |
alarming | 1. frightening because of an awareness of danger More Definitions → |
eradication | 1. the complete destruction of every trace of something More Definitions → |
amused | 1. pleasantly occupied More Definitions → |
horizontally | 1. in a horizontal direction More Definitions → |
narrowly | 1. in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions More Definitions → |
ambiance | 1. a particular environment or surrounding influence 2. the atmosphere of an environment More Definitions → |
rampant | 1. unrestrained and violent 2. rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile More Definitions → |
suitcase | 1. a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes More Definitions → |
polka | 1. dance a polka 2. music performed for dancing the polka More Definitions → |
embarrassment | 1. the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public 2. the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) More Definitions → |
mismatch | 1. match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together 2. a bad or unsuitable match More Definitions → |
retaliation | 1. action taken in return for an injury or offense More Definitions → |
battered | 1. damaged by blows or hard usage 2. damaged especially by hard usage More Definitions → |
dreadful | 1. causing fear or dread or terror 2. exceptionally bad or displeasing More Definitions → |
metaphysics | 1. the philosophical study of being and knowing More Definitions → |
boast | 1. show off 2. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner More Definitions → |
respiration | 1. the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs 2. a single complete act of breathing in and out More Definitions → |
rapper | 1. someone who performs rap music 2. a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door More Definitions → |
absentee | 1. one that is absent or not in residence More Definitions → |
calligraphy | 1. beautiful handwriting More Definitions → |
advantageous | 1. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness 2. giving an advantage More Definitions → |
corollary | 1. a practical consequence that follows naturally 2. (logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition More Definitions → |
asparagus | 1. plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable 2. edible young shoots of the asparagus plant More Definitions → |
fearless | 1. oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them 2. invulnerable to fear or intimidation More Definitions → |
airy | 1. open to or abounding in fresh air 2. not practical or realizable; speculative More Definitions → |
canister | 1. a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm 2. metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour More Definitions → |
canning | 1. preserve in a can or tin 2. terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position More Definitions → |
workmanship | 1. skill in an occupation or trade More Definitions → |
palladium | 1. a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry More Definitions → |
totaled | 1. used of automobiles; completely demolished More Definitions → |
reductase | 1. an enzyme that catalyses the biochemical reduction of some specified substance More Definitions → |
multivariate | 1. pertaining to any procedure involving two or more variables More Definitions → |
craven | 1. an abject coward 2. lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful More Definitions → |
kitchenware | 1. hardware utensils for use in a kitchen More Definitions → |
homage | 1. respectful deference More Definitions → |
unitary | 1. relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity 2. of or pertaining to or involving the use of units More Definitions → |
admittedly | 1. as acknowledged More Definitions → |
hospitalization | 1. a period of time when you are confined to a hospital 2. the condition of being treated as a patient in a hospital More Definitions → |
observational | 1. relying on observation or experiment More Definitions → |
angst | 1. an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom More Definitions → |
nativity | 1. the event of being born More Definitions → |
deregulation | 1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) More Definitions → |
tranquil | 1. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves 2. not agitated; without losing self-possession More Definitions → |
carpentry | 1. the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood More Definitions → |
staircase | 1. a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps More Definitions → |
electorate | 1. the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote More Definitions → |
airs | 1. affected manners intended to impress others More Definitions → |
paranoia | 1. a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur More Definitions → |
faceted | 1. having facets More Definitions → |
distraction | 1. mental turmoil 2. an obstacle to attention More Definitions → |
despatch | 1. send away towards a designated goal 2. an official report (usually sent in haste) More Definitions → |
interchangeable | 1. (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged 2. capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability More Definitions → |
starship | 1. a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction) More Definitions → |
markedly | 1. in a clearly noticeable manner More Definitions → |
fascinated | 1. having your attention fixated as though by a spell More Definitions → |
distracted | 1. having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety More Definitions → |
jealousy | 1. a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival) 2. zealous vigilance More Definitions → |
syntactic | 1. of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax More Definitions → |
judas | 1. a one-way peephole in a door More Definitions → |
bangle | 1. jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration 2. cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing More Definitions → |
sag | 1. droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness 2. cause to sag More Definitions → |
peat | 1. partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried More Definitions → |
privatisation | 1. changing something from state to private ownership or control More Definitions → |
adoptive | 1. of parents and children; related by adoption 2. acquired as your own by free choice More Definitions → |
facet | 1. a distinct feature or element in a problem 2. a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone) More Definitions → |
importation | 1. the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country 2. commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country More Definitions → |
encapsulation | 1. the condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule) 2. the process of enclosing (as in a capsule) More Definitions → |
accordion | 1. a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player More Definitions → |
planter | 1. the owner or manager of a plantation 2. a worker who puts or sets seeds or seedlings into the ground More Definitions → |
minimally | 1. to a minimal degree More Definitions → |
immaculate | 1. completely neat and clean 2. free from stain or blemish More Definitions → |
beachfront | 1. a strip of land running along a beach More Definitions → |
telegram | 1. a message transmitted by telegraph More Definitions → |
shaken | 1. move or cause to move back and forth 2. move with or as if with a tremor More Definitions → |
integrative | 1. combining and coordinating diverse elements into a whole 2. tending to consolidate More Definitions → |
rivalry | 1. the act of competing as for profit or a prize More Definitions → |
abbreviated | 1. (of clothing) very short 2. cut short in duration More Definitions → |
allotted | 1. give out 2. allow to have More Definitions → |
warbler | 1. a singer; usually a singer who adds embellishments to the song 2. a small active songbird More Definitions → |
onward | 1. forward in time or order or degree 2. in a forward direction More Definitions → |
kidnapping | 1. (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment 2. take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom More Definitions → |
lancet | 1. an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance 2. a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions More Definitions → |
antelope | 1. graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks More Definitions → |
permeability | 1. the property of something that can be pervaded by a liquid (as by osmosis or diffusion) More Definitions → |
starred | 1. feature as the star 2. be the star in a performance More Definitions → |
deacon | 1. a Protestant layman who assists the minister 2. a cleric ranking just below a priest in Christian churches; one of the Holy Orders More Definitions → |
normalization | 1. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
bookcase | 1. a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books More Definitions → |
assembling | 1. the act of gathering something together More Definitions → |
diaphragm | 1. a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens 2. (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration More Definitions → |
blackout | 1. a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting 2. darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft) More Definitions → |
reconsideration | 1. a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision 2. thinking again about a choice previously made More Definitions → |
grenade | 1. a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile More Definitions → |
bartender | 1. an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar More Definitions → |
jag | 1. a sharp projection on an edge or surface 2. a slit in a garment that exposes material of a different color underneath; used in Renaissance clothing More Definitions → |
maneuver | 1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling 2. act in order to achieve a certain goal More Definitions → |
vanished | 1. having passed out of existence More Definitions → |
lair | 1. the habitation of wild animals More Definitions → |
sienna | 1. an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment More Definitions → |
calves | 1. young of domestic cattle 2. the muscular back part of the shank More Definitions → |
lacy | 1. made of or resembling lace 2. having open interstices or resembling a web More Definitions → |
devotional | 1. a short religious service 2. relating to worship More Definitions → |
comparatively | 1. in a relative manner; by comparison to something else More Definitions → |
reasoned | 1. logically valid More Definitions → |
astral | 1. being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars More Definitions → |
hamper | 1. prevent the progress or free movement of 2. put at a disadvantage More Definitions → |
transduction | 1. (genetics) the process of transferring genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage 2. the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form More Definitions → |
clarifying | 1. that makes clear More Definitions → |
aortic | 1. of or relating to the aorta More Definitions → |
masquerade | 1. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks 2. a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party More Definitions → |
duality | 1. being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses 2. (physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory More Definitions → |
sensational | 1. causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion 2. relating to or concerned in sensation More Definitions → |
jurisdictional | 1. restricted to the geographic area under a particular jurisdiction More Definitions → |
cordoba | 1. the basic unit of money in Nicaragua; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
binocular | 1. relating to both eyes More Definitions → |
generalization | 1. reasoning from detailed facts to general principles 2. an idea or conclusion having general application More Definitions → |
specialise | 1. devote oneself to a special area of work 2. be specific about More Definitions → |
crave | 1. have a craving, appetite, or great desire for 2. plead or ask for earnestly More Definitions → |
waffle | 1. pancake batter baked in a waffle iron 2. pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness More Definitions → |
detectable | 1. capable of being detected 2. easily seen or detected More Definitions → |
arrowhead | 1. the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow More Definitions → |
paycheck | 1. a check issued in payment of wages or salary More Definitions → |
inclination | 1. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others 2. (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees More Definitions → |
keepsake | 1. something of sentimental value More Definitions → |
measles | 1. an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children More Definitions → |
upbeat | 1. a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous 2. an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure) More Definitions → |
amenity | 1. pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions More Definitions → |
salty | 1. containing or filled with salt 2. engagingly stimulating or provocative More Definitions → |
baptized | 1. having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism More Definitions → |
estradiol | 1. the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer More Definitions → |
betrayal | 1. an act of deliberate betrayal 2. the quality of aiding an enemy More Definitions → |
hawking | 1. the act of selling goods for a living More Definitions → |
stabilize | 1. make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium 2. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace More Definitions → |
healed | 1. freed from illness or injury More Definitions → |
valor | 1. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) More Definitions → |
radiotherapy | 1. (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance More Definitions → |
pawn | 1. an article deposited as security 2. a person used by another to gain an end More Definitions → |
dorsal | 1. belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part 2. facing away from the axis of an organ or organism More Definitions → |
transfusion | 1. the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery 2. the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another More Definitions → |
hereditary | 1. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity 2. inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent More Definitions → |
exaggerated | 1. represented as greater than is true or reasonable 2. enlarged to an abnormal degree More Definitions → |
newsflash | 1. a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story More Definitions → |
allotment | 1. a share set aside for a specific purpose 2. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan More Definitions → |
recombination | 1. (physics) a combining of charges or transfer of electrons in a gas that results in the neutralization of ions; important for ions arising from the passage of high-energy particles 2. (genetics) a combining of genes or characters different from what they were in the parents More Definitions → |
flashback | 1. a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story 2. an unexpected but vivid recurrence of a past experience (especially a recurrence of the effects of an hallucinogenic drug taken much earlier) More Definitions → |
sabre | 1. cut or injure with a saber 2. kill with a saber More Definitions → |
stigma | 1. the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil 2. a symbol of disgrace or infamy More Definitions → |
abduction | 1. the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife 2. (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body More Definitions → |
adulthood | 1. the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed 2. the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity More Definitions → |
tartan | 1. a cloth having a crisscross design More Definitions → |
raglan | 1. a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves More Definitions → |
heterosexual | 1. a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex 2. sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex More Definitions → |
vulgar | 1. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste 2. of or associated with the great masses of people More Definitions → |
pathological | 1. of or relating to the practice of pathology 2. caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition More Definitions → |
fascism | 1. a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism) More Definitions → |
audiovisual | 1. involving both hearing and seeing (usually relating to teaching aids) 2. materials using sight or sound to present information More Definitions → |
diagnosing | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
obligatory | 1. morally or legally constraining or binding 2. required by obligation or compulsion or convention More Definitions → |
corrugated | 1. shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges More Definitions → |
unhealthy | 1. not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind 2. detrimental to health More Definitions → |
asymptotic | 1. relating to or of the nature of an asymptote More Definitions → |
fascination | 1. the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) 2. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual More Definitions → |
preventative | 1. tending to prevent or hinder 2. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease More Definitions → |
temperate | 1. not extreme 2. (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate More Definitions → |
fragrant | 1. pleasant-smelling More Definitions → |
diagnoses | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
cortical | 1. of or relating to a cortex More Definitions → |
instantaneous | 1. occurring with no delay More Definitions → |
desperation | 1. a state in which all hope is lost or absent 2. desperate recklessness More Definitions → |
glaucoma | 1. an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness) More Definitions → |
parlor | 1. reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received 2. a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax More Definitions → |
categorised | 1. arranged into categories More Definitions → |
monumental | 1. relating or belonging to or serving as a monument 2. of outstanding significance More Definitions → |
facade | 1. the face or front of a building 2. a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant More Definitions → |
monograph | 1. a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject More Definitions → |
literate | 1. a person who can read and write 2. knowledgeable and educated in one or several fields More Definitions → |
adjective | 1. of or relating to or functioning as an adjective 2. relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law More Definitions → |
arrears | 1. the state of being behind in payments 2. an unpaid overdue debt More Definitions → |
unaffected | 1. unaware of or indifferent to 2. undergoing no change when acted upon More Definitions → |
starving | 1. the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine 2. suffering from lack of food More Definitions → |
cleanser | 1. a preparation used in cleaning something More Definitions → |
hearty | 1. showing warm and heartfelt friendliness 2. providing abundant nourishment More Definitions → |
adore | 1. love intensely More Definitions → |
entertainer | 1. a person who tries to please or amuse More Definitions → |
dependant | 1. a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support) 2. contingent on something else More Definitions → |
infancy | 1. the early stage of growth or development 2. the earliest state of immaturity More Definitions → |
yachting | 1. water travel for pleasure More Definitions → |
cleanse | 1. clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing 2. purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins More Definitions → |
bolivar | 1. the basic unit of money in Venezuela; equal to 100 centimos More Definitions → |
irritating | 1. causing irritation or annoyance 2. (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite More Definitions → |
monarchy | 1. an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority More Definitions → |
cheddar | 1. hard smooth-textured cheese; originally made in Cheddar in southwestern England More Definitions → |
distal | 1. situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone 2. directed away from the midline or mesial plane of the body More Definitions → |
shortfall | 1. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required More Definitions → |
harmonica | 1. a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole More Definitions → |
geothermal | 1. of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth More Definitions → |
lorazepam | 1. tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia More Definitions → |
espionage | 1. the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets More Definitions → |
avenged | 1. for which vengeance has been taken More Definitions → |
glade | 1. a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area More Definitions → |
acidic | 1. being sour to the taste 2. being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7) More Definitions → |
gangster | 1. a criminal who is a member of gang More Definitions → |
fascist | 1. relating to or characteristic of fascism 2. an adherent of fascism or other authoritarian views More Definitions → |
matchbox | 1. a box for holding matches More Definitions → |
caste | 1. social status or position conferred by a system based on class 2. (Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity More Definitions → |
daft | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
incubator | 1. apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants More Definitions → |
experiential | 1. relating to or resulting from experience 2. derived from experience or the experience of existence More Definitions → |
eraser | 1. an implement used to erase something More Definitions → |
angling | 1. fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole) More Definitions → |
devastation | 1. the state of being decayed or destroyed 2. the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed More Definitions → |
exploratory | 1. serving in or intended for exploration or discovery More Definitions → |
flaps | 1. a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag More Definitions → |
cadence | 1. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse 2. the close of a musical section More Definitions → |
rattle | 1. make short successive sounds 2. shake and cause to make a rattling noise More Definitions → |
oatmeal | 1. porridge made of rolled oats 2. meal made from rolled or ground oats More Definitions → |
abstinence | 1. the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) 2. act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite More Definitions → |
nag | 1. someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault 2. an old or over-worked horse More Definitions → |
hydrocarbon | 1. an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen More Definitions → |
secondhand | 1. derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand 2. previously used or owned by another More Definitions → |
swarm | 1. be teeming, be abuzz 2. move in large numbers More Definitions → |
nectar | 1. a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators 2. fruit juice especially when undiluted More Definitions → |
bureaucratic | 1. of or relating to or resembling a bureaucrat or bureaucracy More Definitions → |
raceway | 1. a canal for a current of water 2. a course over which races are run More Definitions → |
consular | 1. having to do with a consul or his office or duties More Definitions → |
treason | 1. a crime that undermines the offender's government 2. disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior More Definitions → |
methamphetamine | 1. an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant More Definitions → |
supremacy | 1. power to dominate or defeat More Definitions → |
capillary | 1. of or relating to hair 2. a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action More Definitions → |
radon | 1. a radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium; the heaviest of the inert gasses; occurs naturally (especially in areas over granite) and is considered a hazard to health More Definitions → |
mythical | 1. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity More Definitions → |
abyss | 1. a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively) More Definitions → |
autoimmune | 1. of or relating to the immune response of the body against substance normally present in the body More Definitions → |
anorexia | 1. a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite More Definitions → |
paralysis | 1. loss of the ability to move a body part More Definitions → |
heartburn | 1. a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder More Definitions → |
empathy | 1. understanding and entering into another's feelings More Definitions → |
motivating | 1. the act of motivating; providing incentive 2. impelling to action More Definitions → |
flask | 1. bottle that has a narrow neck 2. the quantity a flask will hold More Definitions → |
arisen | 1. come into existence; take on form or shape 2. originate or come into being More Definitions → |
inhabited | 1. having inhabitants; lived in More Definitions → |
observable | 1. capable of being seen or noticed More Definitions → |
mitzvah | 1. (Judaism) a precept or commandment of the Jewish law 2. (Judaism) a good deed performed out of religious duty More Definitions → |
denominator | 1. the divisor of a fraction More Definitions → |
freestanding | 1. standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything More Definitions → |
spiritually | 1. in a spiritual manner More Definitions → |
tenancy | 1. an act of being a tenant or occupant More Definitions → |
attentive | 1. (often followed by `to') giving care or attention 2. taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention More Definitions → |
trad | 1. traditional jazz as revived in the 1950s More Definitions → |
assimilation | 1. the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family 2. the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another More Definitions → |
lyrical | 1. suitable for or suggestive of singing 2. expressing deep emotion More Definitions → |
angelica | 1. any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels 2. candied stalks of the angelica plant More Definitions → |
braided | 1. woven by (or as if by) braiding More Definitions → |
watercraft | 1. skill in the management of boats 2. a craft designed for water transportation More Definitions → |
aspiration | 1. a will to succeed 2. a cherished desire More Definitions → |
cathode | 1. a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device 2. the positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current More Definitions → |
slammed | 1. close violently 2. strike violently More Definitions → |
aviator | 1. someone who operates an aircraft More Definitions → |
implicated | 1. culpably involved More Definitions → |
conformation | 1. a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing 2. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) More Definitions → |
intimidation | 1. the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something 2. the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc. More Definitions → |
paladin | 1. someone who fights for a cause More Definitions → |
rotated | 1. turned in a circle around an axis More Definitions → |
rosary | 1. a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics) More Definitions → |
platoon | 1. a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant 2. a team of policemen working under the military platoon system More Definitions → |
taxa | 1. animal or plant group having natural relations More Definitions → |
sequoia | 1. wood of either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae 2. either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae More Definitions → |
activator | 1. (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription More Definitions → |
familial | 1. relating to or having the characteristics of a family 2. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity More Definitions → |
marquee | 1. large and often sumptuous tent 2. permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. More Definitions → |
thermodynamics | 1. the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy More Definitions → |
catchy | 1. having concealed difficulty 2. likely to attract attention More Definitions → |
synaptic | 1. (neuroscience) of or involving synapses More Definitions → |
commercialization | 1. the act of commercializing something; involving something in commerce More Definitions → |
satisfactorily | 1. in a satisfactory manner More Definitions → |
tesla | 1. a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter More Definitions → |
elan | 1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) 2. distinctive and stylish elegance More Definitions → |
unleaded | 1. not treated with lead 2. not having leads between the lines More Definitions → |
conveyance | 1. document effecting a property transfer 2. the transmission of information More Definitions → |
cultivate | 1. foster the growth of 2. prepare for crops More Definitions → |
asteroid | 1. any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter) 2. shaped like a star More Definitions → |
abolition | 1. the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery) More Definitions → |
coax | 1. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering 2. a transmission line for high-frequency signals More Definitions → |
padre | 1. a chaplain in one of the military services More Definitions → |
reagent | 1. a chemical agent for use in chemical reactions More Definitions → |
achievable | 1. capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do More Definitions → |
glamorous | 1. having an air of allure, romance and excitement More Definitions → |
alum | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) 2. a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum More Definitions → |
frantic | 1. excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion 2. marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion More Definitions → |
assignee | 1. (law) the party to whom something is assigned (e.g., someone to whom a right or property is legally transferred) More Definitions → |
dictatorship | 1. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) More Definitions → |
valance | 1. a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing More Definitions → |
mundane | 1. found in the ordinary course of events 2. concerned with the world or worldly matters More Definitions → |
matador | 1. the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull More Definitions → |
adjudication | 1. the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented More Definitions → |
barren | 1. providing no shelter or sustenance 2. not bearing offspring More Definitions → |
plead | 1. appeal or request earnestly 2. offer as an excuse or plea More Definitions → |
embargo | 1. ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons 2. prevent commerce More Definitions → |
condensation | 1. (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams 2. the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state More Definitions → |
commentator | 1. an expert who observes and comments on something 2. a writer who reports and analyzes events of the day More Definitions → |
tailgate | 1. follow at a dangerously close distance 2. a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading More Definitions → |
patterned | 1. having patterns (especially colorful patterns) More Definitions → |
imam | 1. (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide More Definitions → |
escalation | 1. an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy More Definitions → |
assent | 1. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something 2. to agree or express agreement More Definitions → |
shading | 1. graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting 2. a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades More Definitions → |
epidemiological | 1. of or relating to epidemiology More Definitions → |
roundabout | 1. marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct 2. deviating from a straight course More Definitions → |
paternity | 1. the state of being a father 2. the kinship relation between an offspring and the father More Definitions → |
conceal | 1. prevent from being seen or discovered 2. hold back; keep from being perceived by others More Definitions → |
grail | 1. the object of any prolonged endeavor 2. (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper More Definitions → |
starvation | 1. a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period 2. the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine More Definitions → |
nostalgic | 1. unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons More Definitions → |
rial | 1. the basic unit of money in Yemen; equal to 100 fils 2. the basic unit of money in Oman More Definitions → |
saviour | 1. a person who rescues you from harm or danger More Definitions → |
lapel | 1. lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar More Definitions → |
hangover | 1. disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol) 2. an official who remains in office after his term More Definitions → |
capitalize | 1. draw advantages from 2. supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders More Definitions → |
cupboard | 1. a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space More Definitions → |
archipelago | 1. a group of many islands in a large body of water More Definitions → |
pecan | 1. wood of a pecan tree 2. tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts More Definitions → |
congratulate | 1. say something to someone that expresses praise 2. express congratulations More Definitions → |
arse | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on 2. vulgar slang for anus More Definitions → |
osteoarthritis | 1. chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age More Definitions → |
vanishing | 1. a sudden or mysterious disappearance 2. a sudden disappearance from sight More Definitions → |
legislator | 1. someone who makes or enacts laws More Definitions → |
taxonomic | 1. of or relating to taxonomy More Definitions → |
palmetto | 1. any of several low-growing palms with fan-shaped leaves More Definitions → |
genera | 1. a general kind of something 2. (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species More Definitions → |
argent | 1. of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver 2. a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance More Definitions → |
sentimental | 1. given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality 2. effusively or insincerely emotional More Definitions → |
unsuitable | 1. not meant or adapted for a particular purpose 2. not capable of being applied More Definitions → |
electrostatic | 1. concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity More Definitions → |
topological | 1. of or relating to topology More Definitions → |
waitress | 1. serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant 2. a woman waiter More Definitions → |
caribou | 1. Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America More Definitions → |
expansive | 1. of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope 2. marked by exaggerated feelings of euphoria and delusions of grandeur More Definitions → |
craftsmanship | 1. skill in an occupation or trade More Definitions → |
cheetah | 1. long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game More Definitions → |
hatchery | 1. a place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions (especially fish eggs) More Definitions → |
promenade | 1. march in a procession in a public place 2. take a leisurely walk More Definitions → |
exhaustion | 1. extreme fatigue 2. serious weakening and loss of energy More Definitions → |
pleasantly | 1. in a good-humoured manner 2. in an enjoyable manner More Definitions → |
portray | 1. portray in words 2. make a portrait of More Definitions → |
graphically | 1. in a diagrammatic manner 2. with respect to graphic aspects More Definitions → |
shameless | 1. feeling no shame More Definitions → |
hematology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs More Definitions → |
expressway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
unloading | 1. the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc. More Definitions → |
shiva | 1. (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative More Definitions → |
thatcher | 1. someone skilled in making a roof from plant stalks or foliage More Definitions → |
hauling | 1. the activity of transporting goods by truck More Definitions → |
battlefront | 1. the line along which opposing armies face each other More Definitions → |
scramble | 1. to move hurriedly 2. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling More Definitions → |
adversary | 1. someone who offers opposition More Definitions → |
quaint | 1. strange in an interesting or pleasing way 2. very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance More Definitions → |
perceptual | 1. of or relating to the act of perceiving More Definitions → |
enchanting | 1. capturing interest as if by a spell More Definitions → |
mica | 1. any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity More Definitions → |
rambler | 1. a person who takes long walks in the country 2. a person whose speech or writing is not well organized More Definitions → |
drywall | 1. a wide flat board used to cover walls or partitions; made from plaster or wood pulp or other materials and used primarily to form the interior walls of houses More Definitions → |
fermentation | 1. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development 2. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol More Definitions → |
careless | 1. effortless and unstudied 2. (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration More Definitions → |
fad | 1. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal More Definitions → |
dandy | 1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance 2. a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost More Definitions → |
grassland | 1. land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows and is the dominant form of plant life More Definitions → |
narcotic | 1. of or relating to or designating narcotics 2. inducing stupor or narcosis More Definitions → |
councilman | 1. a man who is a council member More Definitions → |
unbranded | 1. not marked with a brand More Definitions → |
actuator | 1. a mechanism that puts something into automatic action More Definitions → |
ain | 1. belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive More Definitions → |
reinstall | 1. install again More Definitions → |
lander | 1. a space vehicle that is designed to land on the moon or another planet More Definitions → |
lancer | 1. (formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance More Definitions → |
methanol | 1. a light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol; used as an antifreeze and solvent and fuel and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol More Definitions → |
miscellany | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. More Definitions → |
bridesmaid | 1. an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding More Definitions → |
partridge | 1. flesh of either quail or grouse 2. heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds More Definitions → |
foreseeable | 1. capable of being anticipated More Definitions → |
newmarket | 1. a long close-fitting coat worn for riding in the 19th century More Definitions → |
amigo | 1. a friend or comrade More Definitions → |
caddy | 1. act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player 2. a can for storing tea More Definitions → |
occupant | 1. someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there More Definitions → |
rambling | 1. spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly 2. (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects More Definitions → |
archivist | 1. a person in charge of collecting and cataloguing archives More Definitions → |
legality | 1. lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute More Definitions → |
arbitrarily | 1. in a random manner More Definitions → |
antimicrobial | 1. capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms 2. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease More Definitions → |
stratus | 1. a large dark low cloud More Definitions → |
urea | 1. the chief solid component of mammalian urine; synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as fertilizer and in animal feed and in plastics More Definitions → |
dominating | 1. most powerful or important or influential 2. used of a height or viewpoint More Definitions → |
guaranty | 1. a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults More Definitions → |
oxidative | 1. taking place in the presence of oxygen More Definitions → |
arrogance | 1. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors More Definitions → |
bleak | 1. offering little or no hope 2. providing no shelter or sustenance More Definitions → |
tramp | 1. travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition 2. walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud More Definitions → |
saliva | 1. a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches More Definitions → |
tequila | 1. Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant More Definitions → |
admiralty | 1. the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain) 2. the office of admiral More Definitions → |
granger | 1. a person who operates a farm More Definitions → |
glacial | 1. relating to or derived from a glacier 2. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain More Definitions → |
tapered | 1. becoming gradually narrower More Definitions → |
antiquity | 1. the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe 2. extreme oldness More Definitions → |
subsurface | 1. beneath the surface More Definitions → |
zeal | 1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) 2. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end More Definitions → |
embark | 1. go on board 2. set out on (an enterprise or subject of study) More Definitions → |
manned | 1. take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place 2. provide with workers More Definitions → |
granular | 1. having a granular structure like that of chondrites 2. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency More Definitions → |
glutamine | 1. a crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins; important in protein metabolism More Definitions → |
chainsaw | 1. portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain More Definitions → |
tablature | 1. a musical notation indicating the fingering to be used More Definitions → |
fertilization | 1. creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant 2. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure More Definitions → |
gearbox | 1. the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed More Definitions → |
ceremonial | 1. a formal event performed on a special occasion 2. marked by pomp or ceremony or formality More Definitions → |
inflated | 1. enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness 2. pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals) More Definitions → |
campfire | 1. a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp) More Definitions → |
relapse | 1. a failure to maintain a higher state 2. deteriorate in health More Definitions → |
southland | 1. any region lying in or toward the south More Definitions → |
diaspora | 1. the body of Jews (or Jewish communities) outside Palestine or modern Israel 2. the dispersion or spreading of something that was originally localized (as a people or language or culture) More Definitions → |
moratorium | 1. a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged 2. suspension of an ongoing activity More Definitions → |
rancid | 1. (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition 2. smelling of fermentation or staleness More Definitions → |
disparity | 1. inequality or difference in some respect More Definitions → |
malice | 1. feeling a need to see others suffer 2. the quality of threatening evil More Definitions → |
syllable | 1. a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme More Definitions → |
painfully | 1. unpleasantly 2. in or as if in pain More Definitions → |
sweating | 1. the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid More Definitions → |
unclaimed | 1. not claimed or called for by an owner or assignee More Definitions → |
racquet | 1. a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games More Definitions → |
cytoplasmic | 1. of or relating to cytoplasm More Definitions → |
lemonade | 1. sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice More Definitions → |
steakhouse | 1. a restaurant that specializes in steaks More Definitions → |
solarium | 1. a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun More Definitions → |
anarchist | 1. an advocate of anarchism More Definitions → |
calming | 1. the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) More Definitions → |
capacitance | 1. an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored 2. an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge More Definitions → |
lingual | 1. consisting of or related to language 2. pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue More Definitions → |
unframed | 1. not provided with a frame More Definitions → |
republication | 1. something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work) 2. the act of publishing again More Definitions → |
zap | 1. strike suddenly and with force 2. kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting More Definitions → |
lathe | 1. machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool More Definitions → |
acyclovir | 1. an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms More Definitions → |
shabby | 1. showing signs of wear and tear 2. mean and unworthy and despicable More Definitions → |
marbles | 1. a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass) 2. the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception More Definitions → |
startling | 1. so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm More Definitions → |
inadvertently | 1. without knowledge or intention More Definitions → |
correlate | 1. to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation 2. bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation More Definitions → |
bylaw | 1. a rule adopted by an organization in order to regulate its own affairs and the behavior of its members More Definitions → |
epiphany | 1. a divine manifestation More Definitions → |
halves | 1. one of two equal parts of a divisible whole 2. one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval More Definitions → |
melancholy | 1. a feeling of thoughtful sadness 2. a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed More Definitions → |
observance | 1. the act of observing; taking a patient look 2. a formal event performed on a special occasion More Definitions → |
teapot | 1. pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle More Definitions → |
ache | 1. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain 2. feel physical pain More Definitions → |
pathogen | 1. any disease-producing agent (especially a virus or bacterium or other microorganism) More Definitions → |
revitalization | 1. bringing again into activity and prominence More Definitions → |
resonant | 1. characterized by resonance 2. serving to bring to mind More Definitions → |
rearing | 1. the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child 2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community More Definitions → |
glutamate | 1. a salt or ester of glutamic acid More Definitions → |
invading | 1. involving invasion or aggressive attack More Definitions → |
stale | 1. urinate, of cattle and horses 2. lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age More Definitions → |
incarnation | 1. a new personification of a familiar idea 2. time passed in a particular bodily form More Definitions → |
strained | 1. lacking natural ease 2. showing signs of mental and emotional tension More Definitions → |
admissible | 1. deserving to be admitted More Definitions → |
unexplained | 1. not explained 2. having the reason or cause not made clear More Definitions → |
patsy | 1. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of More Definitions → |
gasp | 1. a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open 2. breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted More Definitions → |
seasonally | 1. depending on the season More Definitions → |
hap | 1. an accidental happening 2. come to pass More Definitions → |
remnant | 1. a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists 2. a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold More Definitions → |
immoral | 1. not adhering to ethical or moral principles 2. deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong More Definitions → |
unequal | 1. poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure 2. lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task More Definitions → |
weaken | 1. lessen the strength of 2. become weaker More Definitions → |
categorical | 1. relating to or included in a category or categories 2. not modified or restricted by reservations More Definitions → |
backlog | 1. an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services) 2. the large log at the back of a hearth fire More Definitions → |
stalking | 1. a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush 2. the act of following prey stealthily More Definitions → |
haste | 1. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness) 2. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner More Definitions → |
alfalfa | 1. important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop 2. leguminous plant grown for hay or forage More Definitions → |
argyll | 1. a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm 2. a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland More Definitions → |
electrically | 1. by electricity More Definitions → |
ophthalmic | 1. of or relating to ophthalmology 2. of or relating to or resembling the eye More Definitions → |
rhetorical | 1. of or relating to rhetoric 2. given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought More Definitions → |
unreleased | 1. not (or not yet) made available for distribution or publication More Definitions → |
smallpox | 1. a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars More Definitions → |
waterway | 1. a navigable body of water 2. a conduit through which water flows More Definitions → |
atrial | 1. of or relating to a cavity or chamber in the body (especially one of the upper chambers of the heart) More Definitions → |
equalizer | 1. electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion 2. a weight that balances another weight More Definitions → |
complication | 1. the act or process of complicating 2. a situation or condition that is complex or confused More Definitions → |
adaptable | 1. capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use More Definitions → |
yak | 1. noisy talk 2. large long-haired wild ox of Tibet often domesticated More Definitions → |
crabs | 1. infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice More Definitions → |
fundamentalist | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of Protestant fundamentalism or its adherents 2. of or relating to or tending toward ideological fundamentalism More Definitions → |
subtraction | 1. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated 2. the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole) More Definitions → |
roam | 1. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment More Definitions → |
resemblance | 1. similarity in appearance or external or superficial details More Definitions → |
hackney | 1. a carriage for hire 2. a compact breed of harness horse More Definitions → |
saber | 1. cut or injure with a saber 2. kill with a saber More Definitions → |
cataract | 1. an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye 2. a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice More Definitions → |
playable | 1. capable of or suitable for being played or played on More Definitions → |
midday | 1. the middle of the day More Definitions → |
innate | 1. being talented through inherited qualities 2. present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development More Definitions → |
medallion | 1. any of various large ancient Greek coins 2. a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat) More Definitions → |
rapture | 1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion 2. a state of elated bliss More Definitions → |
sunbeam | 1. a ray of sunlight More Definitions → |
abruptly | 1. quickly and without warning 2. happening unexpectedly More Definitions → |
impair | 1. make worse or less effective 2. make imperfect More Definitions → |
beading | 1. ornamentation with beads 2. a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture More Definitions → |
interplay | 1. reciprocal action and reaction More Definitions → |
mainline | 1. inject into the vein More Definitions → |
lager | 1. a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons 2. a general term for beer made with bottom fermenting yeast (usually by decoction mashing); originally it was brewed in March or April and matured until September More Definitions → |
ratchet | 1. move by degrees in one direction only 2. mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction More Definitions → |
optima | 1. most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances More Definitions → |
nocturnal | 1. belonging to or active during the night 2. of or relating to or occurring in the night More Definitions → |
emulate | 1. strive to equal or match, especially by imitating 2. imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software More Definitions → |
accuse | 1. bring an accusation against; level a charge against 2. blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against More Definitions → |
metastatic | 1. relating to or affected by metastasis More Definitions → |
encyclopaedia | 1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty More Definitions → |
errata | 1. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind More Definitions → |
babel | 1. a confusion of voices and other sounds More Definitions → |
alerting | 1. a state of readiness to respond 2. a warning serves to make you more alert to danger More Definitions → |
insofar | 1. to the degree or extent that More Definitions → |
primate | 1. a senior clergyman and dignitary 2. any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet More Definitions → |
surrogate | 1. someone who takes the place of another person 2. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others More Definitions → |
harlequin | 1. a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte) 2. variegate with spots or marks More Definitions → |
barracuda | 1. any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth More Definitions → |
acacia | 1. any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia More Definitions → |
fang | 1. an appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs 2. canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey More Definitions → |
methadone | 1. synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction More Definitions → |
hermitage | 1. the abode of a hermit More Definitions → |
starlight | 1. the light of the stars More Definitions → |
coauthor | 1. a writer who collaborates with others in writing something More Definitions → |
azure | 1. a light shade of blue 2. of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky More Definitions → |
airflow | 1. the flow of air More Definitions → |
dangling | 1. the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) More Definitions → |
unattached | 1. not fastened together 2. (of animals) able to swim about; not attached More Definitions → |
tranquility | 1. a disposition free from stress or emotion 2. an untroubled state; free from disturbances More Definitions → |
wavelet | 1. a small wave on the surface of a liquid More Definitions → |
drawback | 1. the quality of being a hindrance More Definitions → |
pathogenesis | 1. the origination and development of a disease More Definitions → |
reinstatement | 1. the condition of being reinstated 2. the act of restoring someone to a previous position More Definitions → |
tangled | 1. in a confused mass 2. highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious More Definitions → |
agribusiness | 1. a large-scale farming enterprise More Definitions → |
hesitation | 1. indecision in speech or action 2. a certain degree of unwillingness More Definitions → |
bereavement | 1. state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one More Definitions → |
vehicular | 1. of or relating to or intended for (motor) vehicles More Definitions → |
landscaped | 1. (of land) improved by gardening or landscape architecture More Definitions → |
westward | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 270 degrees 2. moving toward the west More Definitions → |
impala | 1. African antelope with ridged curved horns; moves with enormous leaps More Definitions → |
recognizable | 1. easily perceived; easy to become aware of 2. capable of being recognized More Definitions → |
racquetball | 1. the ball used in playing the game of racquetball 2. a game played on a handball court with short-handled rackets More Definitions → |
waxing | 1. the application of wax to a surface 2. a gradual increase in magnitude or extent More Definitions → |
auspices | 1. kindly endorsement and guidance 2. a favorable omen More Definitions → |
pleading | 1. (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding 2. begging More Definitions → |
grabber | 1. an unpleasant person who grabs inconsiderately More Definitions → |
crafty | 1. marked by skill in deception More Definitions → |
llama | 1. wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump More Definitions → |
coronation | 1. the ceremony of installing a new monarch More Definitions → |
dermatitis | 1. inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters More Definitions → |
reluctance | 1. (physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance) 2. a certain degree of unwillingness More Definitions → |
snowfall | 1. precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals More Definitions → |
apostolic | 1. of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings 2. proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles More Definitions → |
validating | 1. serving to support or corroborate More Definitions → |
newsstand | 1. a stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold More Definitions → |
galley | 1. a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading 2. (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars More Definitions → |
entail | 1. have as a logical consequence 2. impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result More Definitions → |
pacing | 1. (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played 2. walking with slow regular strides More Definitions → |
moan | 1. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval 2. indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure More Definitions → |
dictated | 1. determined or decided upon as by an authority More Definitions → |
proximal | 1. situated nearest to point of attachment or origin More Definitions → |
suitably | 1. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances More Definitions → |
formulae | 1. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement 2. directions for making something More Definitions → |
backlash | 1. a movement back from an impact 2. an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence More Definitions → |
sank | 1. fall or descend to a lower place or level 2. cause to sink More Definitions → |
frontage | 1. the extent of land abutting on a street or water 2. the direction in which something (such as a building) faces More Definitions → |
opacity | 1. the phenomenon of not permitting the passage of electromagnetic radiation 2. incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning More Definitions → |
ration | 1. the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel) 2. a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity) More Definitions → |
portrayal | 1. a word picture of a person's appearance and character 2. acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture More Definitions → |
centenary | 1. of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years 2. the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
lacquer | 1. coat with lacquer 2. a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish More Definitions → |
hammered | 1. shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks More Definitions → |
pedagogical | 1. of or relating to pedagogy More Definitions → |
bale | 1. make into a bale 2. a large bundle bound for storage or transport More Definitions → |
combinatorial | 1. relating to or involving combinations 2. relating to the combination and arrangement of elements in sets More Definitions → |
unattended | 1. not watched 2. lacking accompaniment or a guard or escort More Definitions → |
playwright | 1. someone who writes plays More Definitions → |
naturalization | 1. the quality of being brought into conformity with nature 2. the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship More Definitions → |
dissipation | 1. breaking up and scattering by dispersion 2. dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure More Definitions → |
fart | 1. a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus 2. expel intestinal gases through the anus More Definitions → |
oxidase | 1. any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation More Definitions → |
atheism | 1. a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods More Definitions → |
caterer | 1. someone who provides food and service (as for a party) More Definitions → |
tainted | 1. touched by rot or decay More Definitions → |
dateline | 1. an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian 2. a line at the beginning of a news article giving the date and place of origin of the news dispatch More Definitions → |
praxis | 1. translating an idea into action More Definitions → |
affirmation | 1. a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something 2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something More Definitions → |
perturbation | 1. an unhappy and worried mental state 2. (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly More Definitions → |
unassigned | 1. not assigned More Definitions → |
angler | 1. a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage 2. a fisherman who uses a hook and line More Definitions → |
astounding | 1. bewildering or striking dumb with wonder 2. so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm More Definitions → |
campsite | 1. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent More Definitions → |
marketer | 1. someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money More Definitions → |
augment | 1. enlarge or increase 2. grow or intensify More Definitions → |
gelatin | 1. a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin 2. an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods More Definitions → |
adenosine | 1. (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP More Definitions → |
swatch | 1. a sample piece of cloth More Definitions → |
eucalyptus | 1. wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber 2. a tree of the genus Eucalyptus More Definitions → |
conservatism | 1. a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes More Definitions → |
backdoor | 1. an undocumented way to get access to a computer system or the data it contains 2. an entrance at the rear of a building More Definitions → |
proclaim | 1. declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles 2. state or announce More Definitions → |
recreate | 1. form anew in the imagination; recollect and re-form in the mind 2. give new life or energy to More Definitions → |
abacus | 1. a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave 2. a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves More Definitions → |
conjugate | 1. unite chemically so that the product is easily broken down into the original compounds 2. add inflections showing person, number, gender, tense, aspect, etc. More Definitions → |
dogma | 1. a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof 2. a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative More Definitions → |
vaguely | 1. in a vague way More Definitions → |
yam | 1. edible tuber of any of several yams 2. any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots More Definitions → |
spontaneously | 1. in a spontaneous manner 2. without advance preparation More Definitions → |
sabotage | 1. a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged 2. destroy property or hinder normal operations More Definitions → |
unavoidable | 1. impossible to avoid or evade More Definitions → |
aptitude | 1. inherent ability More Definitions → |
vial | 1. a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle) More Definitions → |
equator | 1. an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles 2. a circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts More Definitions → |
blatant | 1. without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious 2. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry More Definitions → |
receptacle | 1. a container that is used to put or keep things in 2. enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts More Definitions → |
tangerine | 1. a variety of mandarin orange, known in Telugu and Portugal as kamala kaya and in Australia as a mandarin 2. any of various deep orange mandarins grown in the United States and southern Africa More Definitions → |
amoxicillin | 1. an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections More Definitions → |
crawler | 1. a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage 2. a person who crawls or creeps along the ground More Definitions → |
angled | 1. forming or set at an angle More Definitions → |
shawl | 1. cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders More Definitions → |
tabular | 1. of or pertaining to or arranged in table form 2. flat; like a table in form More Definitions → |
ard | 1. a simple light plough without a mouldboard. More Definitions → |
amir | 1. an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) More Definitions → |
dormant | 1. (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct 2. in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation More Definitions → |
restrained | 1. under restraint 2. cool and formal in manner More Definitions → |
ecumenical | 1. concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions 2. of worldwide scope or applicability More Definitions → |
refrigerated | 1. made or kept cold by refrigeration More Definitions → |
placid | 1. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves 2. not easily irritated More Definitions → |
napkin | 1. a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing 2. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement More Definitions → |
contagious | 1. easily diffused or spread as from one person to another 2. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection More Definitions → |
inaccessible | 1. capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all 2. not capable of being obtained More Definitions → |
barbarian | 1. a member of an uncivilized people 2. a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement More Definitions → |
soaking | 1. the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid) 2. the act of making something completely wet More Definitions → |
gar | 1. primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth 2. elongate European surface-dwelling predacious fishes with long toothed jaws; abundant in coastal waters More Definitions → |
parasitic | 1. relating to or caused by parasites 2. of or pertaining to epenthesis More Definitions → |
caveat | 1. a warning against certain acts 2. (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing More Definitions → |
repurchase | 1. the act of purchasing back something previously sold 2. buy what had previously been sold, lost, or given away More Definitions → |
garter | 1. fasten with or as if with a garter 2. a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) More Definitions → |
appetizer | 1. food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course) More Definitions → |
dedicate | 1. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause 2. open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building More Definitions → |
consumable | 1. may be used up More Definitions → |
stabilizer | 1. a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state 2. airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft More Definitions → |
ovary | 1. the organ that bears the ovules of a flower 2. (vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone More Definitions → |
accrual | 1. the act of accumulating More Definitions → |
veal | 1. meat from a calf More Definitions → |
creatively | 1. in a creative manner More Definitions → |
smashed | 1. very drunk More Definitions → |
oscillation | 1. the process of oscillating between states 2. (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean More Definitions → |
interfaith | 1. involving persons of different religious faiths More Definitions → |
cay | 1. a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida More Definitions → |
automata | 1. someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way 2. a mechanism that can move automatically More Definitions → |
miraculous | 1. being or having the character of a miracle 2. peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention More Definitions → |
draining | 1. having a debilitating effect More Definitions → |
dazzle | 1. to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light 2. amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill More Definitions → |
industrialized | 1. made industrial; converted to industrialism More Definitions → |
dangle | 1. hang loosely 2. cause to dangle or hang freely More Definitions → |
botanic | 1. of or relating to plants or botany More Definitions → |
inauguration | 1. the act of starting a new operation or practice 2. the ceremonial induction into a position More Definitions → |
repentance | 1. remorse for your past conduct More Definitions → |
chased | 1. a person who is being chased More Definitions → |
savory | 1. any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees 2. dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions More Definitions → |
reclaimed | 1. delivered from danger More Definitions → |
accented | 1. (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch 2. bearing a stress or accent More Definitions → |
racket | 1. a loud and disturbing noise 2. an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit More Definitions → |
attest | 1. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes 2. authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity More Definitions → |
initiator | 1. a person who initiates a course of action More Definitions → |
restorative | 1. tending to impart new life and vigor to 2. promoting recuperation More Definitions → |
peacefully | 1. in a peaceful manner More Definitions → |
decentralized | 1. withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities More Definitions → |
bassist | 1. a musician who play the bass viol More Definitions → |
stature | 1. high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement 2. (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot More Definitions → |
karat | 1. the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold More Definitions → |
degrading | 1. harmful to the mind or morals 2. used of conduct; characterized by dishonor More Definitions → |
fireman | 1. play in which children pretend to put out a fire 2. a laborer who tends fires (as on a coal-fired train or steamship) More Definitions → |
maniac | 1. an insane person 2. a person who has an obsession with or excessive enthusiasm for something More Definitions → |
formative | 1. minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function 2. capable of forming new cells and tissues More Definitions → |
malfunction | 1. fail to function or function improperly 2. a failure to function normally More Definitions → |
falsely | 1. in an insincerely false manner 2. in an incorrect manner More Definitions → |
abbot | 1. the superior of an abbey of monks More Definitions → |
magma | 1. molten rock in the earth's crust More Definitions → |
parkland | 1. a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property More Definitions → |
charisma | 1. a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others More Definitions → |
patronage | 1. support by being a patron of 2. be a regular customer or client of More Definitions → |
malnutrition | 1. a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods More Definitions → |
functionally | 1. with respect to function More Definitions → |
rabies | 1. an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain More Definitions → |
arson | 1. malicious burning to destroy property More Definitions → |
readability | 1. the quality of written language that makes it easy to read and understand 2. a quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read More Definitions → |
cappuccino | 1. equal parts of espresso and hot milk topped with cinnamon and nutmeg and usually whipped cream More Definitions → |
transatlantic | 1. crossing the Atlantic Ocean More Definitions → |
jak | 1. immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted More Definitions → |
gearing | 1. wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed More Definitions → |
angina | 1. any disease of the throat or fauces marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain 2. a heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart More Definitions → |
seaman | 1. a man who serves as a sailor More Definitions → |
cayenne | 1. plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red 2. ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum More Definitions → |
balboa | 1. the basic unit of money in Panama; equal to 100 centesimos More Definitions → |
treatise | 1. a formal exposition More Definitions → |
wainwright | 1. a wagon maker More Definitions → |
kali | 1. bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash More Definitions → |
montage | 1. a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image More Definitions → |
brilliantly | 1. with brightness 2. in an extremely intelligent way More Definitions → |
ionization | 1. the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge) 2. the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas More Definitions → |
sprawl | 1. sit or lie with one's limbs spread out 2. go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way More Definitions → |
haunt | 1. follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to 2. haunt like a ghost; pursue More Definitions → |
congregational | 1. relating to or conducted or participated in by a congregation More Definitions → |
waterfowl | 1. freshwater aquatic bird More Definitions → |
segregated | 1. separated or isolated from others or a main group More Definitions → |
madras | 1. a light patterned cotton cloth More Definitions → |
arginine | 1. a bitter tasting amino acid found in proteins and necessary for nutrition; its absence from the diet leads to a reduced production of spermatozoa More Definitions → |
braid | 1. make by braiding or interlacing 2. decorate with braids or ribbons More Definitions → |
alp | 1. any high mountain More Definitions → |
agar | 1. any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent 2. a colloidal extract of algae; used especially in culture media and as a gelling agent in foods More Definitions → |
announcer | 1. someone who proclaims a message publicly 2. reads news, commercials on radio or television More Definitions → |
disgrace | 1. a state of dishonor 2. bring shame or dishonor upon More Definitions → |
mediate | 1. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences 2. occupy an intermediate or middle position or form a connecting link or stage between two others More Definitions → |
realisation | 1. a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer 2. coming to understand something clearly and distinctly More Definitions → |
irritable | 1. easily irritated or annoyed 2. abnormally sensitive to a stimulus More Definitions → |
associative | 1. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination More Definitions → |
minivan | 1. a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car More Definitions → |
giraffe | 1. tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa More Definitions → |
hemorrhage | 1. the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel 2. lose blood from one's body More Definitions → |
awning | 1. a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun More Definitions → |
pia | 1. perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch More Definitions → |
azimuth | 1. the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian More Definitions → |
logistical | 1. of or relating to logistics More Definitions → |
occidental | 1. denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the western hemisphere More Definitions → |
chariot | 1. transport in a chariot 2. ride in a chariot More Definitions → |
matrimonial | 1. of or relating to the state of marriage More Definitions → |
payback | 1. financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment) 2. the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life More Definitions → |
hydraulics | 1. study of the mechanics of fluids More Definitions → |
masthead | 1. a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc. 2. the title of a newspaper or magazine; usually printed on the front page and on the editorial page More Definitions → |
candidacy | 1. the campaign of a candidate to be elected More Definitions → |
adultery | 1. extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations More Definitions → |
quantification | 1. a limitation imposed on the variables of a proposition (as by the quantifiers `some' or `all' or `no') 2. the act of discovering or expressing the quantity of something More Definitions → |
coolant | 1. a fluid agent (gas or liquid) that produces cooling; especially one used to cool a system by transferring heat away from one part to another More Definitions → |
temperament | 1. your usual mood 2. excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly) More Definitions → |
shamrock | 1. creeping European clover having white to pink flowers and bright green leaves; naturalized in United States; widely grown for forage 2. Eurasian plant with heart-shaped trifoliate leaves and white purple-veined flowers More Definitions → |
healer | 1. a person skilled in a particular type of therapy More Definitions → |
circulate | 1. become widely known and passed on 2. cause to become widely known More Definitions → |
sycamore | 1. variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree 2. any of several trees of the genus Platanus having thin pale bark that scales off in small plates and lobed leaves and ball-shaped heads of fruits More Definitions → |
halftime | 1. an intermission between the first and second half of a game More Definitions → |
handwritten | 1. written by hand More Definitions → |
ocular | 1. of or relating to or resembling the eye 2. relating to or using sight More Definitions → |
sandman | 1. an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy More Definitions → |
alder | 1. wood of any of various alder trees; resistant to underwater rot; used for bridges etc 2. north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant More Definitions → |
lark | 1. play boisterously 2. North American songbirds having a yellow breast More Definitions → |
airbrush | 1. paint with an airbrush 2. an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air More Definitions → |
lullaby | 1. a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep 2. the act of singing a quiet song to lull a child to sleep More Definitions → |
castor | 1. a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar 2. a pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable More Definitions → |
massively | 1. to a massive degree or in a massive manner More Definitions → |
stately | 1. impressive in size, manner, or appearance 2. of size and dignity suggestive of a statue More Definitions → |
aeronautical | 1. of or pertaining to aeronautics More Definitions → |
individuality | 1. the quality of being individual 2. the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity More Definitions → |
charismatic | 1. possessing an extraordinary ability to attract More Definitions → |
blockade | 1. a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy 2. prevents access or progress More Definitions → |
burglar | 1. a thief who enters a building with intent to steal More Definitions → |
asymmetry | 1. (mathematics) a lack of symmetry More Definitions → |
warped | 1. used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture More Definitions → |
wildcat | 1. an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field 2. a cruelly rapacious person More Definitions → |
inlay | 1. decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal 2. (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place More Definitions → |
parting | 1. the act of departing politely 2. a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions More Definitions → |
avocado | 1. a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed 2. tropical American tree bearing large pulpy green fruits More Definitions → |
evaluator | 1. an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality More Definitions → |
massager | 1. someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation More Definitions → |
magnetism | 1. attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force 2. the branch of science that studies magnetism More Definitions → |
speculate | 1. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds 2. talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion More Definitions → |
clinician | 1. a practitioner (of medicine or psychology) who does clinical work instead of laboratory experiments More Definitions → |
craze | 1. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal 2. state of violent mental agitation More Definitions → |
curacao | 1. flavored with sour orange peel More Definitions → |
rapporteur | 1. a recorder appointed by a committee to prepare reports of the meetings More Definitions → |
chromosomal | 1. of or relating to a chromosome More Definitions → |
salesperson | 1. a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited) More Definitions → |
superfamily | 1. (biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family More Definitions → |
accommodating | 1. obliging; willing to do favors 2. helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation More Definitions → |
calvary | 1. any experience that causes intense suffering More Definitions → |
banded | 1. identified with a band especially around a leg 2. marked with bands or strips of contrasting color or texture More Definitions → |
deportation | 1. the act of expelling a person from their native land 2. the expulsion from a country of an undesirable alien More Definitions → |
hibernate | 1. sleep during winter 2. be in an inactive or dormant state More Definitions → |
narrowing | 1. an instance of becoming narrow 2. a decrease in width More Definitions → |
cyclical | 1. recurring in cycles More Definitions → |
mechanically | 1. in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism 2. in a machinelike manner; without feeling More Definitions → |
improvisation | 1. a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation) 2. an unplanned expedient More Definitions → |
profanity | 1. vulgar or irreverent speech or action More Definitions → |
playmate | 1. a companion at play More Definitions → |
covariance | 1. (statistics) the mean value of the product of the deviations of two variates from their respective means More Definitions → |
seasoning | 1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts 2. the act of adding a seasoning to food More Definitions → |
airfield | 1. a place where planes take off and land More Definitions → |
adjourn | 1. close at the end of a session 2. break from a meeting or gathering More Definitions → |
neoplasm | 1. an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose More Definitions → |
calumet | 1. a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace) More Definitions → |
bran | 1. broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting 2. food prepared from the husks of cereal grains More Definitions → |
disqualified | 1. make unfit or unsuitable 2. declare unfit More Definitions → |
animate | 1. heighten or intensify 2. give lifelike qualities to More Definitions → |
faro | 1. a card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box More Definitions → |
agonist | 1. the principal character in a work of fiction 2. someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon) More Definitions → |
experimentally | 1. in an experimental fashion More Definitions → |
musculoskeletal | 1. relating to muscles and skeleton More Definitions → |
asserting | 1. relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration More Definitions → |
affluent | 1. an affluent person; a person who is financially well off 2. a branch that flows into the main stream More Definitions → |
liberated | 1. (of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination 2. free from traditional social restraints More Definitions → |
unconventional | 1. not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention 2. not conforming to accepted rules or standards More Definitions → |
determinant | 1. a determining or causal element or factor 2. the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself More Definitions → |
carve | 1. form by carving 2. engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface More Definitions → |
jacquard | 1. a highly figured fabric woven on a Jacquard loom More Definitions → |
labourer | 1. someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor More Definitions → |
heartfelt | 1. sincerely earnest More Definitions → |
pertain | 1. be relevant to 2. be a part or attribute of More Definitions → |
quantified | 1. use as a quantifier 2. express as a number or measure or quantity More Definitions → |
gauntlet | 1. to offer or accept a challenge 2. a glove of armored leather; protects the hand More Definitions → |
apnea | 1. transient cessation of respiration More Definitions → |
floodplain | 1. a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding More Definitions → |
sylvan | 1. a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods 2. relating to or characteristic of wooded regions More Definitions → |
crusader | 1. a disputant who advocates reform More Definitions → |
unnatural | 1. not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature 2. not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm More Definitions → |
alphabetic | 1. relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet 2. arranged in order according to the alphabet More Definitions → |
tailoring | 1. the occupation of a tailor More Definitions → |
asker | 1. someone who asks a question More Definitions → |
patching | 1. the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it More Definitions → |
abiding | 1. lasting a long time More Definitions → |
gangsta | 1. (Black English) a member of a youth gang More Definitions → |
argyle | 1. a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm 2. a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland More Definitions → |
neutrality | 1. nonparticipation in a dispute or war 2. tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement More Definitions → |
ovulation | 1. the expulsion of an ovum from the ovary (usually midway in the menstrual cycle) More Definitions → |
quasar | 1. a starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy; many have large red shifts More Definitions → |
euthanasia | 1. the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness) More Definitions → |
blacklist | 1. put on a blacklist so as to banish or cause to be boycotted 2. a list of people who are out of favor More Definitions → |
animator | 1. someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people 2. the technician who produces animated cartoons More Definitions → |
andromeda | 1. broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers 2. any of several shrubs of the genus Andromeda having leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers More Definitions → |
postpartum | 1. occurring immediately after birth More Definitions → |
origination | 1. an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events 2. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new More Definitions → |
landowner | 1. a holder or proprietor of land More Definitions → |
trampoline | 1. gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling More Definitions → |
ramona | 1. shrubby plant with aromatic greyish-green leaves used as a cooking herb More Definitions → |
brutality | 1. the trait of extreme cruelty 2. a brutal barbarous savage act More Definitions → |
immortality | 1. the quality or state of being immortal 2. perpetual life after death More Definitions → |
swearing | 1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger 2. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury More Definitions → |
saffron | 1. Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food 2. dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus More Definitions → |
ragged | 1. treat cruelly 2. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations More Definitions → |
improbable | 1. having a probability too low to inspire belief 2. too improbable to admit of belief More Definitions → |
atypical | 1. deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal 2. not representative of a group, class, or type More Definitions → |
dispatcher | 1. the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition 2. employee of a transportation company who controls the departures of vehicles according to weather conditions and in the interest of efficient service More Definitions → |
extraordinarily | 1. to a surprising degree More Definitions → |
parted | 1. having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes More Definitions → |
placer | 1. an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral More Definitions → |
heaps | 1. a large number or amount 2. very much More Definitions → |
hydra | 1. trouble that cannot be overcome by a single effort because of its many aspects or its persistent and pervasive quality 2. small tubular solitary freshwater hydrozoan polyp More Definitions → |
anvil | 1. a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering 2. the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes More Definitions → |
stalk | 1. walk stiffly 2. follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to More Definitions → |
mailbag | 1. pouch used in the shipment of mail 2. letter carrier's shoulder bag More Definitions → |
favorably | 1. showing approval More Definitions → |
vocation | 1. the particular occupation for which you are trained 2. a body of people doing the same kind of work More Definitions → |
postwar | 1. belonging to the period after a war More Definitions → |
rayon | 1. a synthetic silklike fabric More Definitions → |
unfavorable | 1. not encouraging or approving or pleasing 2. (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose More Definitions → |
undergrad | 1. a university student who has not yet received a first degree More Definitions → |
mocha | 1. soft suede glove leather from goatskin 2. a flavoring made from coffee mixed with chocolate More Definitions → |
anomalous | 1. deviating from the general or common order or type More Definitions → |
barter | 1. an equal exchange 2. exchange goods without involving money More Definitions → |
supernova | 1. a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process More Definitions → |
feminization | 1. the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration More Definitions → |
frugal | 1. avoiding waste More Definitions → |
starry | 1. abounding with or resembling stars More Definitions → |
evasion | 1. a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth 2. the deliberate act of failing to pay money More Definitions → |
caster | 1. a worker who casts molten metal into finished products 2. a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar More Definitions → |
manicure | 1. professional care for the hands and fingernails 2. trim carefully and neatly More Definitions → |
medial | 1. dividing an animal into right and left halves 2. relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle More Definitions → |
colossal | 1. so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe More Definitions → |
conversational | 1. characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation More Definitions → |
blasted | 1. expletives used informally as intensifiers More Definitions → |
adsorption | 1. the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid More Definitions → |
internationalization | 1. the act of bringing something under international control More Definitions → |
roasting | 1. cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added) More Definitions → |
pancake | 1. a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle More Definitions → |
accrue | 1. grow by addition 2. come into the possession of More Definitions → |
consolation | 1. the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment 2. the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction More Definitions → |
outlay | 1. the act of spending or disbursing money 2. money paid out; an amount spent More Definitions → |
dreaded | 1. causing fear or dread or terror More Definitions → |
airing | 1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate 2. a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air More Definitions → |
undated | 1. not bearing a date More Definitions → |
lowercase | 1. the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case 2. relating to small (not capitalized) letters that were kept in the lower half of a compositor's type case More Definitions → |
alternately | 1. in an alternating sequence or position More Definitions → |
technologically | 1. by means of technology More Definitions → |
gracefully | 1. in a graceful manner 2. in a gracious or graceful manner More Definitions → |
anaerobic | 1. living or active in the absence of free oxygen 2. not aerobic More Definitions → |
antagonist | 1. someone who offers opposition 2. a muscle that relaxes while another contracts More Definitions → |
exalted | 1. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style More Definitions → |
cadre | 1. a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement 2. a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion More Definitions → |
tabloid | 1. sensationalist journalism 2. newspaper with half-size pages More Definitions → |
jaeger | 1. rapacious seabird that pursues weaker birds to make them drop their prey More Definitions → |
patiently | 1. with patience; in a patient manner More Definitions → |
squat | 1. sit on one's heels 2. be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide More Definitions → |
letterhead | 1. a sheet of stationery with name and address of the organization printed at the top More Definitions → |
illuminating | 1. tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance More Definitions → |
artificially | 1. not according to nature; not by natural means More Definitions → |
bachelorette | 1. a young unmarried woman who lives alone More Definitions → |
saucepan | 1. a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling More Definitions → |
martyr | 1. kill as a martyr 2. torture and torment like a martyr More Definitions → |
hacienda | 1. a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries 2. the main house on a ranch or large estate More Definitions → |
pizzeria | 1. a shop where pizzas are made and sold More Definitions → |
tiara | 1. a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions More Definitions → |
elegantly | 1. with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner 2. in a gracefully elegant manner More Definitions → |
airspace | 1. the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth 2. the atmosphere above a nation that is deemed to be under its jurisdiction More Definitions → |
workable | 1. capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are More Definitions → |
ordinate | 1. appoint to a clerical posts 2. bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation More Definitions → |
seminal | 1. pertaining to or containing or consisting of semen 2. containing seeds of later development More Definitions → |
relevancy | 1. the relation of something to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
koala | 1. sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark More Definitions → |
realistically | 1. in a realistic manner 2. in a manner that closely resembles the original object More Definitions → |
gaping | 1. with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe More Definitions → |
porta | 1. an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity More Definitions → |
hula | 1. a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman More Definitions → |
toothpaste | 1. a dentifrice in the form of a paste More Definitions → |
abrupt | 1. marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions 2. exceedingly sudden and unexpected More Definitions → |
fastener | 1. a person who fastens or makes fast 2. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place More Definitions → |
gambler | 1. a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events 2. someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement More Definitions → |
categorization | 1. a group of people or things arranged by class or category 2. the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories More Definitions → |
nightingale | 1. European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song More Definitions → |
landau | 1. a four-wheel covered carriage with a roof divided into two parts (front and back) that can be let down separately More Definitions → |
contemplate | 1. look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought 2. consider as a possibility More Definitions → |
symposia | 1. a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations More Definitions → |
colonization | 1. the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies More Definitions → |
narration | 1. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program 2. the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events More Definitions → |
typography | 1. the craft of composing type and printing from it 2. art and technique of printing with movable type More Definitions → |
sacrament | 1. a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction More Definitions → |
cram | 1. crowd or pack to capacity 2. put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled More Definitions → |
eliminator | 1. an agent that eliminates something More Definitions → |
gazebo | 1. a small roofed building affording shade and rest More Definitions → |
marketable | 1. being in demand by especially employers 2. fit to be offered for sale More Definitions → |
broadening | 1. the act of making something wider 2. the action of making broader More Definitions → |
implantation | 1. (embryology) the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals 2. the act of planting or setting in the ground More Definitions → |
detoxification | 1. a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances 2. treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver) More Definitions → |
whimsical | 1. determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason More Definitions → |
harden | 1. become hard or harder 2. make hard or harder More Definitions → |
repaid | 1. pay back 2. make repayment for or return something More Definitions → |
beltway | 1. a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center More Definitions → |
warmly | 1. in a hearty manner 2. in a warm manner More Definitions → |
sporadic | 1. recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances More Definitions → |
autistic | 1. characteristic of or affected with autism More Definitions → |
unnecessarily | 1. in an unnecessary manner 2. without any necessity More Definitions → |
equalization | 1. the act of making equal or uniform More Definitions → |
painless | 1. not causing physical or psychological pain 2. requiring little hard work or exertion More Definitions → |
annexation | 1. incorporation by joining or uniting 2. the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation More Definitions → |
dissatisfaction | 1. the feeling of being displeased and discontent More Definitions → |
applaud | 1. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval 2. express that something is worthy of praise More Definitions → |
abolish | 1. do away with More Definitions → |
speakerphone | 1. a telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker; can be used without picking up a handset; several people can participate in a call at the same time More Definitions → |
uneasy | 1. lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance 2. lacking or not affording physical or mental rest More Definitions → |
fray | 1. a noisy fight 2. wear away by rubbing More Definitions → |
defamation | 1. a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions 2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name More Definitions → |
flank | 1. the side of military or naval formation 2. a subfigure consisting of a side of something More Definitions → |
cartel | 1. a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service More Definitions → |
numerically | 1. in number; with regard to numbers More Definitions → |
perforated | 1. having a hole cut through 2. having a number or series of holes More Definitions → |
postmaster | 1. the person in charge of a post office More Definitions → |
zona | 1. (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure More Definitions → |
crackdown | 1. severely repressive actions More Definitions → |
lifespan | 1. the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) More Definitions → |
fantasia | 1. a musical composition of a free form usually incorporating several familiar themes More Definitions → |
camisole | 1. a short sleeveless undergarment for women 2. a short negligee More Definitions → |
refractory | 1. not responding to treatment 2. temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to a process or stimulus More Definitions → |
atoll | 1. an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon More Definitions → |
outraged | 1. angered at something unjust or wrong More Definitions → |
ironman | 1. a strong man of exceptional physical endurance More Definitions → |
marmot | 1. stocky coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail found throughout the Northern Hemisphere; hibernates in winter More Definitions → |
remand | 1. the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial) 2. refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision More Definitions → |
sash | 1. a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame 2. a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers More Definitions → |
spammer | 1. someone who sends unwanted email (often in bulk) More Definitions → |
maturation | 1. coming to full development; becoming mature 2. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level More Definitions → |
refractive | 1. of or relating to or capable of refraction 2. capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave) More Definitions → |
grader | 1. a judge who assigns grades to something More Definitions → |
intercollegiate | 1. used of competition between colleges or universities More Definitions → |
emancipation | 1. freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child More Definitions → |
rainier | 1. (of weather) wet by periods of rain More Definitions → |
commemorate | 1. celebrate by some ceremony or observation 2. call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony More Definitions → |
snapper | 1. (football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback 2. flesh of any of various important food fishes of warm seas More Definitions → |
captivity | 1. the state of being imprisoned 2. the state of being a slave More Definitions → |
overloaded | 1. loaded past capacity More Definitions → |
shorthand | 1. a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system 2. written in abbreviated or symbolic form More Definitions → |
bravery | 1. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear 2. feeling no fear More Definitions → |
hairless | 1. having no hair or fur More Definitions → |
oar | 1. an implement used to propel or steer a boat More Definitions → |
lactation | 1. the period following birth during which milk is secreted 2. the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands More Definitions → |
flagged | 1. communicate or signal with a flag 2. provide with a flag More Definitions → |
offbeat | 1. an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure) 2. (informal) strikingly unconventional More Definitions → |
regionally | 1. in a regional manner More Definitions → |
contradict | 1. be in contradiction with 2. deny the truth of More Definitions → |
scarcity | 1. a small and inadequate amount More Definitions → |
filament | 1. a very slender natural or synthetic fiber 2. the stalk of a stamen More Definitions → |
liturgical | 1. of or relating to or in accord with liturgy More Definitions → |
implanted | 1. (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held More Definitions → |
thrash | 1. give a thrashing to; beat hard 2. move or stir about violently More Definitions → |
antiquarian | 1. of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities 2. of or relating to antiques or antiquities More Definitions → |
conceivable | 1. capable of being imagined More Definitions → |
agate | 1. an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles More Definitions → |
swami | 1. a Hindu religious teacher; used as a title of respect More Definitions → |
recoverable | 1. capable of being recovered or regained More Definitions → |
commonplace | 1. a trite or obvious remark 2. completely ordinary and unremarkable More Definitions → |
intellectually | 1. of or relating to the intellect More Definitions → |
lactose | 1. a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk More Definitions → |
downfall | 1. failure that results in a loss of position or reputation 2. the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist) More Definitions → |
raja | 1. a prince or king in India More Definitions → |
vanish | 1. get lost, as without warning or explanation 2. become invisible or unnoticeable More Definitions → |
feral | 1. wild and menacing More Definitions → |
impatient | 1. (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness 2. restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition More Definitions → |
aforesaid | 1. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of More Definitions → |
stairway | 1. a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps More Definitions → |
boar | 1. Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States 2. an uncastrated male hog More Definitions → |
vertebrate | 1. animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium 2. having a backbone or spinal column More Definitions → |
physiotherapy | 1. therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities More Definitions → |
laird | 1. a landowner More Definitions → |
billabong | 1. a stagnant pool of water in the bed of a stream that flows intermittently 2. a branch of a river made by water flowing from the main stream only when the water level is high More Definitions → |
prepayment | 1. payment in advance More Definitions → |
anguish | 1. extreme mental distress 2. extreme distress of body or mind More Definitions → |
petal | 1. part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored More Definitions → |
handgun | 1. a firearm that is held and fired with one hand More Definitions → |
innovator | 1. someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art More Definitions → |
mitochondria | 1. an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy More Definitions → |
annoyance | 1. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed 2. anger produced by some annoying irritation More Definitions → |
grating | 1. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound 2. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air More Definitions → |
mina | 1. tropical Asian starlings More Definitions → |
sewerage | 1. waste matter carried away in sewers or drains 2. a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water More Definitions → |
guardianship | 1. attention and management implying responsibility for safety 2. the responsibility of a guardian or keeper More Definitions → |
mantis | 1. predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer More Definitions → |
carpal | 1. of or relating to the wrist 2. any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates More Definitions → |
eggplant | 1. egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow 2. hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable More Definitions → |
avenger | 1. someone who takes vengeance More Definitions → |
spar | 1. any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable 2. a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging More Definitions → |
captivating | 1. capturing interest as if by a spell More Definitions → |
propagate | 1. transmit from one generation to the next 2. travel through the air More Definitions → |
marguerite | 1. tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum 2. perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; often included in genus Chrysanthemum More Definitions → |
vapour | 1. a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance 2. the process of becoming a vapor More Definitions → |
cautiously | 1. as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact 2. in a conservative manner More Definitions → |
dressage | 1. maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider More Definitions → |
scrambled | 1. thrown together in a disorderly fashion More Definitions → |
arco | 1. (of instruments in the violin family) to be played with the bow More Definitions → |
agitation | 1. a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance 2. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development More Definitions → |
piranha | 1. someone who attacks in search of booty 2. small voraciously carnivorous freshwater fishes of South America that attack and destroy living animals More Definitions → |
adder | 1. a person who adds numbers 2. a machine that adds numbers More Definitions → |
weakening | 1. becoming weaker 2. the act of reducing the strength of something More Definitions → |
avionics | 1. science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics More Definitions → |
minimization | 1. the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position More Definitions → |
ascot | 1. a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin More Definitions → |
linearly | 1. in a linear manner More Definitions → |
poignant | 1. arousing affect 2. keenly distressing to the mind or feelings More Definitions → |
punishable | 1. liable to or deserving punishment 2. (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law More Definitions → |
waterman | 1. someone who drives or rides in a boat More Definitions → |
brat | 1. a small pork sausage 2. a very troublesome child More Definitions → |
salient | 1. (of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees 2. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention More Definitions → |
babysitting | 1. the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home More Definitions → |
aeon | 1. (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe 2. the longest division of geological time More Definitions → |
choreography | 1. a show involving artistic dancing 2. the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes More Definitions → |
lavish | 1. expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns 2. very generous More Definitions → |
mammography | 1. a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays More Definitions → |
communicable | 1. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection 2. readily communicated More Definitions → |
enzymatic | 1. of or relating to or produced by an enzyme More Definitions → |
extravaganza | 1. any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment More Definitions → |
anew | 1. again but in a new or different way More Definitions → |
commandment | 1. something that is commanded 2. a doctrine that is taught More Definitions → |
underestimate | 1. an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value 2. assign too low a value to More Definitions → |
disproportionate | 1. not proportionate 2. out of proportion More Definitions → |
pheasant | 1. large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere 2. flesh of a pheasant; usually braised More Definitions → |
bally | 1. informal intensifiers More Definitions → |
exponentially | 1. in an exponential manner More Definitions → |
scarab | 1. scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians More Definitions → |
weasel | 1. a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky 2. small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body and neck More Definitions → |
raunchy | 1. earthy and sexually explicit 2. suggestive of or tending to moral looseness More Definitions → |
biologically | 1. with respect to biology More Definitions → |
venerable | 1. impressive by reason of age 2. profoundly honored More Definitions → |
toasted | 1. browned over by exposure to heat More Definitions → |
admirable | 1. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration 2. inspiring admiration or approval More Definitions → |
illuminate | 1. introduce light into 2. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear More Definitions → |
octane | 1. any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent More Definitions → |
soapbox | 1. a crate for packing soap 2. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it More Definitions → |
watermelon | 1. an African melon 2. large oblong or roundish melon with a hard green rind and sweet watery red or occasionally yellowish pulp More Definitions → |
elongation | 1. the quality of being elongated 2. an addition to the length of something More Definitions → |
boardroom | 1. a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company) More Definitions → |
taping | 1. a recording made on magnetic tape More Definitions → |
somatic | 1. affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit More Definitions → |
alderman | 1. a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council) More Definitions → |
hiatus | 1. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something 2. a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript) More Definitions → |
evangelist | 1. a preacher of the Christian gospel More Definitions → |
aikido | 1. a Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo More Definitions → |
angelic | 1. of or relating to angels 2. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint More Definitions → |
astrological | 1. relating to or concerned with astrology More Definitions → |
noncompliance | 1. the failure to obey More Definitions → |
ashore | 1. towards the shore from the water More Definitions → |
workman | 1. an employee who performs manual or industrial labor More Definitions → |
unload | 1. remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave 2. remove the load from (a container or vehicle) More Definitions → |
babysitter | 1. a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home More Definitions → |
marge | 1. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter More Definitions → |
deliverable | 1. suitable for or ready for delivery 2. something that can be provided as the product of development More Definitions → |
badness | 1. that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency 2. used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather More Definitions → |
miscarriage | 1. failure of a plan 2. a natural loss of the products of conception More Definitions → |
lakeshore | 1. the shore of a lake More Definitions → |
edema | 1. swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities More Definitions → |
dangerously | 1. in a dangerous manner More Definitions → |
carotid | 1. of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck More Definitions → |
accusing | 1. containing or expressing accusation More Definitions → |
jagged | 1. cut teeth into; make a jagged cutting edge 2. having a sharply uneven surface or outline More Definitions → |
nab | 1. tag the base runner to get him out 2. take into custody More Definitions → |
dispersal | 1. the act of dispersing or diffusing something More Definitions → |
snowflake | 1. a crystal of snow 2. white Arctic bunting More Definitions → |
verbally | 1. as a verb 2. by means of language More Definitions → |
squeak | 1. a short high-pitched noise 2. something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin More Definitions → |
sterilization | 1. the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce) 2. the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means) More Definitions → |
dehydration | 1. dryness resulting from the removal of water 2. depletion of bodily fluids More Definitions → |
haircut | 1. the style in which hair has been cut 2. the act of cutting the hair More Definitions → |
undeclared | 1. not announced or openly acknowledged More Definitions → |
incarceration | 1. the state of being imprisoned More Definitions → |
lactating | 1. producing or secreting milk More Definitions → |
aquamarine | 1. a transparent variety of beryl that is blue green in color 2. a shade of blue tinged with green More Definitions → |
dearly | 1. in a sincere and heartfelt manner 2. at a great cost More Definitions → |
sedimentation | 1. the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating More Definitions → |
attendee | 1. a person who is present and participates in a meeting More Definitions → |
unbalanced | 1. affected with madness or insanity 2. debits and credits are not equal More Definitions → |
baroness | 1. a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron More Definitions → |
imaginable | 1. capable of being imagined More Definitions → |
leapfrog | 1. to vault 2. progress by large jumps instead of small increments More Definitions → |
thermoplastic | 1. having the property of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening and becoming rigid again when cooled 2. a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled More Definitions → |
lament | 1. a cry of sorrow and grief 2. a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person More Definitions → |
predatory | 1. characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding 2. living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey More Definitions → |
descendant | 1. a person considered as descended from some ancestor 2. going or coming down More Definitions → |
rationality | 1. the state of having good sense and sound judgment 2. the quality of being consistent with or based on logic More Definitions → |
dismal | 1. causing dejection More Definitions → |
tuba | 1. the lowest brass wind instrument More Definitions → |
hijack | 1. seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination 2. take arbitrarily or by force More Definitions → |
alarmed | 1. experiencing a sudden sense of danger More Definitions → |
strapped | 1. tie with a strap 2. beat severely with a whip or rod More Definitions → |
reluctantly | 1. with reluctance More Definitions → |
phobia | 1. an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations More Definitions → |
centrifugal | 1. tending away from centralization, as of authority 2. conveying information to the muscles from the CNS More Definitions → |
authorship | 1. the act of creating written works 2. the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing More Definitions → |
apathy | 1. an absence of emotion or enthusiasm 2. the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally More Definitions → |
mercantile | 1. of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism 2. profit oriented More Definitions → |
peaked | 1. somewhat ill or prone to illness 2. having or rising to a peak More Definitions → |
tetra | 1. brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes More Definitions → |
alb | 1. a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests More Definitions → |
bearded | 1. having hair on the cheeks and chin 2. having a growth of hairlike awns More Definitions → |
greasy | 1. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil 2. smeared or soiled with grease or oil More Definitions → |
tactile | 1. of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch 2. producing a sensation of touch More Definitions → |
cinematography | 1. the act of making a film More Definitions → |
wannabe | 1. an ambitious and aspiring young person More Definitions → |
carnage | 1. the savage and excessive killing of many people More Definitions → |
ischemia | 1. local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism More Definitions → |
rheumatology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints More Definitions → |
rattan | 1. climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes 2. the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes More Definitions → |
elaboration | 1. addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail 2. the result of improving something More Definitions → |
raiser | 1. a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid 2. someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil More Definitions → |
calmly | 1. with self-possession (especially in times of stress) 2. in a sedate manner More Definitions → |
contemplation | 1. a long and thoughtful observation 2. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration More Definitions → |
gaseous | 1. existing as or having characteristics of a gas More Definitions → |
afflicted | 1. grievously affected especially by disease 2. mentally or physically unfit More Definitions → |
naturist | 1. a person who practices nudity for reasons of health or religion More Definitions → |
plethora | 1. extreme excess More Definitions → |
cabriolet | 1. small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood More Definitions → |
anthropological | 1. of or concerned with the science of anthropology More Definitions → |
escalade | 1. climb up and over 2. an act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification) More Definitions → |
breakaway | 1. the act of breaking away or withdrawing from 2. having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude More Definitions → |
hoya | 1. any plant of the genus Hoya having fleshy leaves and usually nectariferous flowers More Definitions → |
talon | 1. a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey More Definitions → |
abstain | 1. refrain from voting 2. choose not to consume More Definitions → |
barring | 1. the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto 2. prevent from entering; keep out More Definitions → |
inactivity | 1. the state of being inactive 2. a disposition to remain inactive or inert More Definitions → |
grassy | 1. abounding in grass More Definitions → |
federalism | 1. the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units More Definitions → |
sarcasm | 1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn More Definitions → |
unincorporated | 1. not organized and maintained as a legal corporation More Definitions → |
symptomatic | 1. relating to or according to or affecting a symptom or symptoms 2. characteristic or indicative of a disease More Definitions → |
warmed | 1. having been warmed up More Definitions → |
parable | 1. a short moral story (often with animal characters) 2. (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message More Definitions → |
bipartisan | 1. supported by both sides More Definitions → |
exchanger | 1. one whose business is to exchange the money of one country for that of another country More Definitions → |
preseason | 1. a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation More Definitions → |
intimidating | 1. discouraging through fear More Definitions → |
deadlock | 1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible More Definitions → |
placenta | 1. that part of the ovary of a flowering plant where the ovules form 2. the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus More Definitions → |
brainstorming | 1. a group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions More Definitions → |
sarcoma | 1. a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
quadrangle | 1. a four-sided polygon 2. a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings More Definitions → |
eradicate | 1. kill in large numbers 2. destroy completely, as if down to the roots More Definitions → |
alpaca | 1. wool of the alpaca 2. a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the Lama pacos, or made of a rayon or cotton imitation of that wool More Definitions → |
degrade | 1. reduce the level of land, as by erosion 2. reduce in worth or character, usually verbally More Definitions → |
steamed | 1. cooked in steam 2. aroused to impatience or anger More Definitions → |
aroused | 1. aroused to action 2. emotionally aroused More Definitions → |
remittance | 1. a payment of money sent to a person in another place More Definitions → |
alienation | 1. the feeling of being alienated from other people 2. separation resulting from hostility More Definitions → |
hexadecimal | 1. of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base More Definitions → |
goliath | 1. someone that is abnormally large and powerful More Definitions → |
caprice | 1. a sudden desire More Definitions → |
jazzy | 1. resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm) 2. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display More Definitions → |
headboard | 1. a vertical board or panel forming the head of a bedstead More Definitions → |
standardised | 1. brought into conformity with a standard 2. capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability More Definitions → |
pharmacokinetics | 1. the study of the action of drugs in the body: method and rate of excretion; duration of effect; etc. More Definitions → |
rarity | 1. noteworthy scarcity 2. a rarified quality More Definitions → |
anecdotal | 1. having the character of an anecdote 2. characterized by or given to telling anecdotes More Definitions → |
accusation | 1. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt 2. an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence More Definitions → |
arboretum | 1. a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition More Definitions → |
flake | 1. form into flakes 2. cover with flakes or as if with flakes More Definitions → |
pate | 1. liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned 2. the top of the head More Definitions → |
shears | 1. large scissors with strong blades More Definitions → |
fireball | 1. an especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding) 2. a highly energetic and indefatigable person More Definitions → |
tabernacle | 1. (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation More Definitions → |
decorator | 1. a person who specializes in interior decoration 2. someone who decorates More Definitions → |
harmonious | 1. musically pleasing 2. exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities More Definitions → |
modernisation | 1. making modern in appearance or behavior More Definitions → |
symmetrical | 1. having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts 2. exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities More Definitions → |
modality | 1. a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility 2. verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker More Definitions → |
liberalisation | 1. the act of making less strict More Definitions → |
ornate | 1. marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details More Definitions → |
multidimensional | 1. having or involving or marked by several dimensions or aspects More Definitions → |
dirham | 1. 100 dirhams equal 1 riyal in Qatar 2. the basic unit of money in the United Arab Emirates; equal to 100 fils More Definitions → |
esophageal | 1. relating to the esophagus More Definitions → |
albumin | 1. a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids More Definitions → |
regularity | 1. a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles 2. the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate More Definitions → |
lawfully | 1. in a manner acceptable to common custom 2. by law; conforming to the law More Definitions → |
paramedic | 1. a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment More Definitions → |
trademarked | 1. (of goods and merchandise) labeled with proprietary (and legally registered) identification guaranteeing exclusive use More Definitions → |
potable | 1. any liquid suitable for drinking 2. suitable for drinking More Definitions → |
antidepressant | 1. any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects More Definitions → |
ballpark | 1. a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games) 2. near to the scope or range of something More Definitions → |
orca | 1. predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas More Definitions → |
mascara | 1. makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes More Definitions → |
dearest | 1. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment More Definitions → |
commensurate | 1. corresponding in size or degree or extent More Definitions → |
unleash | 1. release or vent 2. release from a leash More Definitions → |
gallant | 1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance 2. a man who attends or escorts a woman More Definitions → |
baritone | 1. a male singer 2. the second lowest adult male singing voice More Definitions → |
unqualified | 1. not limited or restricted 2. not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training More Definitions → |
chlamydia | 1. a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia 2. coccoid rickettsia infesting birds and mammals; cause infections of eyes and lungs and genitourinary tract More Definitions → |
relativistic | 1. relating or subject to the special or the general theory of relativity 2. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of relativism More Definitions → |
fastening | 1. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place 2. the act of fastening things together More Definitions → |
subliminal | 1. below the threshold of conscious perception More Definitions → |
letterman | 1. an athlete who has earned a letter in a school sport More Definitions → |
misplaced | 1. put in the wrong place or position 2. lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place More Definitions → |
discriminating | 1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 2. showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste More Definitions → |
exclamation | 1. an abrupt excited utterance 2. a loud complaint or protest or reproach More Definitions → |
ascendant | 1. position or state of being dominant or in control 2. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) More Definitions → |
probationary | 1. under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon More Definitions → |
warlock | 1. a male witch or demon More Definitions → |
breakup | 1. the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations) 2. coming apart More Definitions → |
railing | 1. a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports 2. material for making rails or rails collectively More Definitions → |
cremation | 1. the incineration of a dead body More Definitions → |
brainstorm | 1. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation 2. try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it More Definitions → |
banter | 1. light teasing repartee 2. be silly or tease one another More Definitions → |
awaken | 1. cause to become awake or conscious 2. stop sleeping More Definitions → |
singularity | 1. the quality of being one of a kind 2. strangeness by virtue of being remarkable or unusual More Definitions → |
granddaughter | 1. a female grandchild More Definitions → |
gratefully | 1. with appreciation; in a grateful manner 2. in a thankful manner; with thanks More Definitions → |
fuselage | 1. the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo) More Definitions → |
ballerina | 1. a female ballet dancer More Definitions → |
paseo | 1. a path set aside for walking More Definitions → |
tributary | 1. a branch that flows into the main stream 2. (of a stream) flowing into a larger stream More Definitions → |
satanic | 1. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell More Definitions → |
emigration | 1. migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another) More Definitions → |
ecclesiastical | 1. of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church) More Definitions → |
tabor | 1. a small drum with one head of soft calfskin More Definitions → |
acetyl | 1. the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-) More Definitions → |
perinatal | 1. occurring during the period around birth (5 months before and 1 month after) More Definitions → |
bohemia | 1. a group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style More Definitions → |
daredevil | 1. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person 2. presumptuously daring More Definitions → |
mountainous | 1. having hills and crags 2. like a mountain in size and impressiveness More Definitions → |
stampede | 1. cause to run in panic 2. cause a group or mass of people to act on an impulse or hurriedly and impulsively More Definitions → |
fatality | 1. a death resulting from an accident or a disaster 2. the quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters More Definitions → |
baud | 1. (computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems More Definitions → |
prepay | 1. pay for something before receiving it More Definitions → |
guerilla | 1. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment More Definitions → |
sequentially | 1. in a sequential manner More Definitions → |
landslide | 1. an overwhelming electoral victory 2. a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff More Definitions → |
alumina | 1. any of various forms of aluminum oxide occurring naturally as corundum More Definitions → |
degenerate | 1. grow progressively worse 2. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
misrepresentation | 1. a misleading falsehood 2. a willful perversion of facts More Definitions → |
subfamily | 1. (biology) a taxonomic category below a family More Definitions → |
chanting | 1. the act of singing in a monotonous tone More Definitions → |
officiating | 1. the act of umpiring More Definitions → |
matchmaker | 1. someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others More Definitions → |
dysfunctional | 1. impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ 2. (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose More Definitions → |
abrasion | 1. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off 2. erosion by friction More Definitions → |
crease | 1. make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic 2. make wrinkled or creased More Definitions → |
cantor | 1. the musical director of a choir 2. the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos More Definitions → |
perseverance | 1. persistent determination 2. the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior More Definitions → |
pharmacological | 1. of or relating to pharmacology More Definitions → |
paediatric | 1. of or relating to the medical care of children More Definitions → |
academically | 1. in regard to academic matters More Definitions → |
vicar | 1. a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman 2. (Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel More Definitions → |
prank | 1. acting like a clown or buffoon 2. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement More Definitions → |
agreeable | 1. conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature 2. in keeping More Definitions → |
ambush | 1. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise 2. wait in hiding to attack More Definitions → |
heparin | 1. a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery More Definitions → |
figurative | 1. (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech 2. consisting of or forming human or animal figures More Definitions → |
gait | 1. the rate of moving (especially walking or running) 2. a horse's manner of moving More Definitions → |
emphasised | 1. spoken with emphasis More Definitions → |
aversion | 1. a feeling of intense dislike 2. the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away More Definitions → |
chromatin | 1. the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division it condenses into chromosomes More Definitions → |
chauffeur | 1. drive someone in a vehicle 2. a man paid to drive a privately owned car More Definitions → |
wasteland | 1. an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation More Definitions → |
slapped | 1. hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand 2. to play music at loud volume More Definitions → |
arb | 1. someone who engages in arbitrage (who purchases securities in one market for immediate resale in another in the hope of profiting from the price differential) More Definitions → |
dynamo | 1. generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature More Definitions → |
chronologically | 1. with respect to chronology More Definitions → |
parchment | 1. a superior paper resembling sheepskin 2. skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on More Definitions → |
lingua | 1. a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity More Definitions → |
stacker | 1. a laborer who builds up a stack or pile More Definitions → |
unpopular | 1. regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval More Definitions → |
retainer | 1. a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone 2. a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) More Definitions → |
hardening | 1. abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue 2. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization More Definitions → |
barbell | 1. a bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end; used in weightlifting More Definitions → |
sneaky | 1. marked by deception 2. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed More Definitions → |
spatially | 1. with regard to space More Definitions → |
marginally | 1. in a marginal manner More Definitions → |
communicative | 1. of or relating to communication 2. able or tending to communicate More Definitions → |
chastity | 1. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) 2. morality with respect to sexual relations More Definitions → |
adorned | 1. provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction More Definitions → |
marvellous | 1. extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers 2. being or having the character of a miracle More Definitions → |
easing | 1. a change for the better 2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) More Definitions → |
margarine | 1. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter More Definitions → |
illogical | 1. lacking in correct logical relation 2. lacking orderly continuity More Definitions → |
awakened | 1. aroused or activated 2. (somewhat formal) having been waked up More Definitions → |
sneaker | 1. a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole 2. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police More Definitions → |
waning | 1. a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent 2. (of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases More Definitions → |
cartwright | 1. a workman who makes and repairs carts and wagons More Definitions → |
armoire | 1. a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons More Definitions → |
cartography | 1. the making of maps and charts More Definitions → |
shaggy | 1. used of hair; thick and poorly groomed 2. having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags More Definitions → |
elongated | 1. drawn out or made longer spatially 2. having notably more length than width; being long and slender More Definitions → |
ordeal | 1. a severe or trying experience 2. a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence More Definitions → |
astronomer | 1. a physicist who studies astronomy More Definitions → |
hernia | 1. rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes More Definitions → |
stabilizing | 1. causing to become stable More Definitions → |
anil | 1. a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically 2. shrub of West Indies and South America that is a source of indigo dye More Definitions → |
yucca | 1. any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America More Definitions → |
harvester | 1. someone who helps to gather the harvest 2. farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields More Definitions → |
shay | 1. a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse More Definitions → |
tentatively | 1. in a tentative manner More Definitions → |
retroactive | 1. affecting things past 2. descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on the effects of events or stimuli or process that occurred previously More Definitions → |
vas | 1. a tube in which a body fluid circulates More Definitions → |
carcass | 1. the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food More Definitions → |
atherosclerosis | 1. a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries More Definitions → |
casually | 1. not methodically or according to plan 2. in an unconcerned manner More Definitions → |
scamp | 1. one who is playfully mischievous 2. perform hastily and carelessly More Definitions → |
demography | 1. the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations More Definitions → |
freedman | 1. a person who has been freed from slavery More Definitions → |
populate | 1. be an inhabitant of or reside in 2. fill with inhabitants More Definitions → |
lash | 1. beat severely with a whip or rod 2. lash or flick about sharply More Definitions → |
arcane | 1. requiring secret or mysterious knowledge More Definitions → |
impractical | 1. not practical or realizable; speculative 2. not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters More Definitions → |
decentralization | 1. the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts 2. the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments More Definitions → |
authoritarian | 1. a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner 2. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty More Definitions → |
cardholder | 1. a person who holds a credit card or debit card 2. a player who holds a card or cards in a card game More Definitions → |
peavey | 1. a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs More Definitions → |
sacked | 1. having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence More Definitions → |
amulet | 1. a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease More Definitions → |
informally | 1. without formality 2. with the use of colloquial expressions More Definitions → |
alternator | 1. an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles) More Definitions → |
panhandle | 1. beg by accosting people in the street and asking for money 2. a relatively narrow strip of land projecting from some larger area More Definitions → |
sarcastic | 1. expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds More Definitions → |
indemnification | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury 2. an act of compensation for actual loss or damage or for trouble and annoyance More Definitions → |
informant | 1. a person who supplies information 2. someone who sees an event and reports what happened More Definitions → |
pasted | 1. affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste More Definitions → |
fila | 1. a threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells) More Definitions → |
amorphous | 1. having no definite form or distinct shape 2. lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies More Definitions → |
hideaway | 1. a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws 2. an area where you can be alone More Definitions → |
coda | 1. the closing section of a musical composition More Definitions → |
cyanide | 1. any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN 2. an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid More Definitions → |
provenance | 1. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence More Definitions → |
shameful | 1. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame 2. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation More Definitions → |
fanfare | 1. a gaudy outward display 2. (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments More Definitions → |
mapper | 1. a clerk who marks data on a chart More Definitions → |
archaic | 1. so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period 2. little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type More Definitions → |
elevate | 1. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position 2. raise from a lower to a higher position More Definitions → |
deafness | 1. partial or complete loss of hearing More Definitions → |
laureate | 1. someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath 2. worthy of the greatest honor or distinction More Definitions → |
contemporaries | 1. all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age More Definitions → |
vigilance | 1. the process of paying close and continuous attention 2. vigilant attentiveness More Definitions → |
appalling | 1. an experience that appalls 2. causing consternation More Definitions → |
palmyra | 1. tall fan palm of Africa and India and Malaysia yielding a hard wood and sweet sap that is a source of palm wine and sugar; leaves used for thatching and weaving More Definitions → |
affixed | 1. firmly attached More Definitions → |
pantheon | 1. all the gods of a religion 2. a monument commemorating a nation's dead heroes More Definitions → |
ventilated | 1. exposed to air More Definitions → |
ascend | 1. travel up 2. go back in order of genealogical succession More Definitions → |
chained | 1. bound with chains More Definitions → |
magnify | 1. increase in size, volume or significance 2. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth More Definitions → |
gauss | 1. a unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1 maxwell per square centimeter More Definitions → |
precautionary | 1. taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure More Definitions → |
artistry | 1. a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation More Definitions → |
travail | 1. concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child 2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work More Definitions → |
headlamp | 1. a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive More Definitions → |
operand | 1. a quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed More Definitions → |
vegetative | 1. composed of vegetation or plants 2. of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous More Definitions → |
agora | 1. 100 agorot equal 1 shekel in Israel 2. the marketplace in ancient Greece More Definitions → |
macho | 1. a male exhibiting or characterized by machismo 2. used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner More Definitions → |
elaborated | 1. developed or executed with care and in minute detail More Definitions → |
grandeur | 1. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand 2. the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct More Definitions → |
staphylococcus | 1. spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections More Definitions → |
overheard | 1. hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers More Definitions → |
whereabouts | 1. the general location where something is More Definitions → |
hangar | 1. a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained More Definitions → |
ephemera | 1. anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form 2. something transitory; lasting a day More Definitions → |
testicular | 1. of or involving the testes More Definitions → |
wearable | 1. suitable for wear or able to be worn 2. a covering designed to be worn on a person's body More Definitions → |
weaponry | 1. weapons considered collectively More Definitions → |
landline | 1. a telephone line that travels over terrestrial circuits More Definitions → |
corpora | 1. capital as contrasted with the income derived from it 2. a collection of writings More Definitions → |
cholera | 1. an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food More Definitions → |
antiviral | 1. inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses 2. any drug that destroys viruses More Definitions → |
intoxicated | 1. stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) 2. as if under the influence of alcohol More Definitions → |
minimalist | 1. of or relating to artistic minimalism 2. a conservative who advocates only minor reforms in government or politics More Definitions → |
protagonist | 1. a person who backs a politician or a team etc. 2. the principal character in a work of fiction More Definitions → |
hateful | 1. evoking or deserving hatred 2. characterized by malice More Definitions → |
journalistic | 1. of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism More Definitions → |
walleye | 1. strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward 2. pike-like freshwater perches More Definitions → |
bagel | 1. (Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust More Definitions → |
stratum | 1. one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock) 2. people having the same social, economic, or educational status More Definitions → |
vendetta | 1. a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other More Definitions → |
restrain | 1. to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement 2. restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult More Definitions → |
walkway | 1. a path set aside for walking More Definitions → |
amaze | 1. affect with wonder 2. be a mystery or bewildering to More Definitions → |
petrochemical | 1. any compound obtained from petroleum or natural gas More Definitions → |
easel | 1. an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas) More Definitions → |
humankind | 1. all of the living human inhabitants of the earth More Definitions → |
ovation | 1. enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) More Definitions → |
paddock | 1. pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race More Definitions → |
gable | 1. the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof More Definitions → |
laced | 1. closed with a lace 2. edged or streaked with color More Definitions → |
enthusiastically | 1. with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner 2. in a lavish or enthusiastic manner More Definitions → |
lanai | 1. a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room More Definitions → |
newsreader | 1. someone who reads out broadcast news bulletin More Definitions → |
multiculturalism | 1. the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country More Definitions → |
unmarked | 1. not taken into account 2. not having an identifying mark More Definitions → |
diocesan | 1. belonging to or governing a diocese 2. a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese More Definitions → |
readout | 1. the output of a computer in readable form 2. the information displayed or recorded on an electronic device More Definitions → |
absorbent | 1. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) 2. a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance More Definitions → |
cranky | 1. (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail 2. easily irritated or annoyed More Definitions → |
paparazzi | 1. a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities trying to take candid photographs of them to sell to newspapers or magazines More Definitions → |
stabbed | 1. use a knife on 2. stab or pierce More Definitions → |
banding | 1. a stripe or stripes of contrasting color 2. an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material More Definitions → |
origami | 1. the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes representing objects (e.g., flowers or birds) More Definitions → |
umbilical | 1. relating to or resembling the umbilicus 2. membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta More Definitions → |
startled | 1. excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement More Definitions → |
mathematician | 1. a person skilled in mathematics More Definitions → |
disqualification | 1. unfitness that bars you from participation 2. the act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified More Definitions → |
angiotensin | 1. any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels More Definitions → |
summation | 1. a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court) 2. (physiology) the process whereby multiple stimuli can produce a response (in a muscle or nerve or other part) that one stimulus alone does not produce More Definitions → |
autonomic | 1. relating to or controlled by the autonomic nervous system More Definitions → |
dura | 1. the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges More Definitions → |
manatee | 1. sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded More Definitions → |
larval | 1. relating to or typical of a larva 2. immature of its kind; especially being or characteristic of immature insects in the newly hatched wormlike feeding stage More Definitions → |
mistakenly | 1. in a mistaken or erroneous manner More Definitions → |
intimately | 1. in a close manner 2. with great or especially intimate knowledge More Definitions → |
greenway | 1. a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city More Definitions → |
frat | 1. a social club for male undergraduates More Definitions → |
orphaned | 1. deprived of parents by death or desertion More Definitions → |
latte | 1. strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk More Definitions → |
hypnotherapy | 1. the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy More Definitions → |
gingerbread | 1. cake flavored with ginger More Definitions → |
tasteful | 1. having or showing or conforming to good taste More Definitions → |
puritan | 1. someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures 2. a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum More Definitions → |
forearm | 1. arm in advance of a confrontation 2. the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist More Definitions → |
distract | 1. draw someone's attention away from something 2. disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed More Definitions → |
seaport | 1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo More Definitions → |
classifier | 1. a person who creates classifications 2. a word or morpheme used in some languages in certain contexts (such as counting) to indicate the semantic class to which the counted item belongs More Definitions → |
colonialism | 1. exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country More Definitions → |
civilisation | 1. the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization 2. a particular society at a particular time and place More Definitions → |
starved | 1. suffering from lack of food 2. extremely hungry More Definitions → |
stipulation | 1. (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record 2. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else More Definitions → |
neuropathy | 1. any pathology of the peripheral nerves More Definitions → |
shoemaker | 1. a person who makes or repairs shoes More Definitions → |
dada | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk 2. a nihilistic art movement (especially in painting) that flourished in Europe early in the 20th century; based on irrationality and negation of the accepted laws of beauty More Definitions → |
hastily | 1. in a hurried or hasty manner More Definitions → |
invader | 1. someone who enters by force in order to conquer More Definitions → |
patriarch | 1. title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem) 2. the male head of family or tribe More Definitions → |
conjugated | 1. formed by the union of two compounds 2. joined together especially in a pair or pairs More Definitions → |
unethical | 1. not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior More Definitions → |
swain | 1. a man who is the lover of a man or woman More Definitions → |
alphanumeric | 1. of or pertaining to alphanumeric characters More Definitions → |
lain | 1. be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position 2. be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position More Definitions → |
blacksmith | 1. a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil More Definitions → |
coagulation | 1. the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid More Definitions → |
archdiocese | 1. the diocese of an archbishop More Definitions → |
repatriation | 1. the act of returning to the country of origin More Definitions → |
tortilla | 1. thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour More Definitions → |
dissociation | 1. the act of removing from association 2. a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently More Definitions → |
watercolour | 1. water-soluble pigment 2. a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists More Definitions → |
unfairly | 1. in an unfair manner More Definitions → |
calico | 1. made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned 2. having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly More Definitions → |
applique | 1. sew on as a decoration 2. a decorative design made of one material sewn over another More Definitions → |
sharpen | 1. make sharp or sharper 2. make crisp or more crisp and precise More Definitions → |
goalkeeper | 1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal 2. the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring More Definitions → |
boomerang | 1. return to the initial position from where it came; like a boomerang 2. a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower More Definitions → |
structurally | 1. with respect to structure More Definitions → |
moray | 1. family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked More Definitions → |
onslaught | 1. a sudden and severe onset of trouble 2. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) More Definitions → |
lanyard | 1. a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon 2. a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle More Definitions → |
treasured | 1. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for More Definitions → |
sharpness | 1. a quick and penetrating intelligence 2. the attribute of urgency in tone of voice More Definitions → |
esophagus | 1. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach More Definitions → |
corral | 1. enclose in a corral 2. arrange wagons so that they form a corral More Definitions → |
modulated | 1. altered in volume as well as tone or pitch 2. changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume More Definitions → |
defiant | 1. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force More Definitions → |
audiology | 1. the measurement of hearing More Definitions → |
macroeconomics | 1. the branch of economics that studies the overall working of a national economy More Definitions → |
kaleidoscope | 1. a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes 2. an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors More Definitions → |
generality | 1. an idea or conclusion having general application 2. the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability More Definitions → |
absorber | 1. (physics) material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation More Definitions → |
vigilant | 1. carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger More Definitions → |
sailboat | 1. a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast More Definitions → |
hectare | 1. (abbreviated `ha') a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares (or 10,000 square meters) More Definitions → |
netball | 1. a team game that resembles basketball; a soccer ball is to be thrown so that it passes through a ring on the top of a post More Definitions → |
holographic | 1. of or relating to holography or holograms 2. written entirely in one's own hand More Definitions → |
stonewall | 1. obstruct or hinder any discussion 2. engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate More Definitions → |
salaam | 1. a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation 2. greet with a salaam More Definitions → |
jackass | 1. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool 2. male donkey More Definitions → |
respirator | 1. a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration 2. a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases More Definitions → |
geometrical | 1. of or relating to or determined by geometry 2. characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration More Definitions → |
bandwagon | 1. a popular trend that attracts growing support 2. a large ornate wagon for carrying a musical band More Definitions → |
polymerization | 1. a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound More Definitions → |
apprehension | 1. fearful expectation or anticipation 2. the cognitive condition of someone who understands More Definitions → |
unbelievably | 1. not easy to believe 2. in an unbelievable manner More Definitions → |
unrivaled | 1. eminent beyond or above comparison More Definitions → |
shale | 1. a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay More Definitions → |
varna | 1. (Hinduism) the name for the original social division of Vedic people into four groups (which are subdivided into thousands of jatis) More Definitions → |
maidenhead | 1. a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin More Definitions → |
adversity | 1. a state of misfortune or affliction 2. a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event More Definitions → |
randomness | 1. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work 2. the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan More Definitions → |
caliper | 1. measure the diameter of something with calipers 2. an instrument for measuring the distance between two points More Definitions → |
anode | 1. a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device 2. the negatively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current More Definitions → |
misinformation | 1. information that is incorrect More Definitions → |
aneurysm | 1. a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall More Definitions → |
concave | 1. curving inward More Definitions → |
armory | 1. a collection of resources 2. all the weapons and equipment that a country has More Definitions → |
contestant | 1. a person who participates in competitions 2. a person who dissents from some established policy More Definitions → |
believable | 1. capable of being believed More Definitions → |
anesthesiology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies and applies anesthetics More Definitions → |
avert | 1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off 2. turn away or aside More Definitions → |
oat | 1. annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: `oats') 2. seed of the annual grass Avena sativa (spoken of primarily in the plural as `oats') More Definitions → |
melatonin | 1. hormone secreted by the pineal gland More Definitions → |
afar | 1. (old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far More Definitions → |
shaky | 1. inclined to shake as from weakness or defect 2. vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze More Definitions → |
brutally | 1. in a vicious manner More Definitions → |
pennant | 1. the award given to the champion 2. a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering) More Definitions → |
electrochemical | 1. of or involving electrochemistry More Definitions → |
slalom | 1. race on skis around obstacles 2. a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles More Definitions → |
calif | 1. the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth More Definitions → |
aquatics | 1. sports that involve bodies of water More Definitions → |
populace | 1. people in general considered as a whole More Definitions → |
deliberation | 1. (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question 2. careful consideration More Definitions → |
subcontract | 1. arranged for contracted work to be done by others 2. work under a subcontract; engage in a subcontract More Definitions → |
prophylaxis | 1. the prevention of disease More Definitions → |
habitual | 1. commonly used or practiced; usual More Definitions → |
hitman | 1. a professional killer who uses a gun More Definitions → |
causeway | 1. provide with a causeway 2. pave a road with cobblestones or pebbles More Definitions → |
duplicator | 1. apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material More Definitions → |
fundamentalism | 1. a form of Protestantism that takes the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth 2. the strict adherence to the basic principles or doctrines of a religion, ideology, etc. More Definitions → |
inhabit | 1. be an inhabitant of or reside in 2. be present in More Definitions → |
conglomerate | 1. a composite rock made up of particles of varying size 2. a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization More Definitions → |
fastened | 1. firmly closed or secured 2. furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike More Definitions → |
handshake | 1. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) More Definitions → |
extradition | 1. the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty) More Definitions → |
innovate | 1. bring something new to an environment More Definitions → |
dismantling | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
proportionate | 1. being in due proportion 2. agreeing in amount, magnitude, or degree More Definitions → |
fora | 1. a public meeting or assembly for open discussion 2. a public facility to meet for open discussion More Definitions → |
deliverance | 1. recovery or preservation from loss or danger More Definitions → |
acidity | 1. the property of being acidic 2. the taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth More Definitions → |
formaldehyde | 1. a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol More Definitions → |
mangrove | 1. a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building More Definitions → |
gab | 1. light informal conversation for social occasions 2. talk profusely More Definitions → |
fawn | 1. show submission or fear 2. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering More Definitions → |
arranger | 1. a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise 2. a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance More Definitions → |
scaffolding | 1. a system of scaffolds More Definitions → |
metallurgy | 1. the science and technology of metals More Definitions → |
baa | 1. the cry made by sheep 2. cry plaintively More Definitions → |
boasting | 1. speaking of yourself in superlatives More Definitions → |
argon | 1. a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere More Definitions → |
hooray | 1. a victory cheer More Definitions → |
carefree | 1. free of trouble and worry and care 2. cheerfully irresponsible More Definitions → |
salter | 1. someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods 2. someone who makes or deals in salt More Definitions → |
ascertained | 1. discovered or determined by scientific observation More Definitions → |
fluctuation | 1. a wave motion 2. an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change More Definitions → |
expatriate | 1. expel from a country 2. move away from one's native country and adopt a new residence abroad More Definitions → |
tantra | 1. any of a fairly recent class of Hindu or Buddhist religious literature concerned with ritual acts of body and speech and mind More Definitions → |
calibre | 1. a degree or grade of excellence or worth 2. diameter of a tube or gun barrel More Definitions → |
germination | 1. the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow 2. the origin of some development More Definitions → |
planetarium | 1. a building housing an instrument for projecting the positions of the planets onto a domed ceiling 2. an optical device for projecting images of celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomena onto the inner surface of a hemispherical dome More Definitions → |
attrition | 1. erosion by friction 2. the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice More Definitions → |
mercenary | 1. a person hired to fight for another country than their own 2. marked by materialism More Definitions → |
clams | 1. informal terms for money More Definitions → |
searcher | 1. someone making a search or inquiry 2. a customs official whose job is to search baggage or goods or vehicles for contraband or dutiable items More Definitions → |
tourmaline | 1. a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones More Definitions → |
anaesthesia | 1. loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness More Definitions → |
mahjong | 1. Chinese game played by 4 people with 144 tiles More Definitions → |
interstellar | 1. between or among stars More Definitions → |
decadent | 1. a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally or artistically) 2. luxuriously self-indulgent More Definitions → |
unsurpassed | 1. not capable of being improved on More Definitions → |
surpass | 1. distinguish oneself 2. be or do something to a greater degree More Definitions → |
annihilation | 1. destruction by annihilating something 2. total destruction More Definitions → |
transferase | 1. any of various enzymes that move a chemical group from one compound to another compound More Definitions → |
memoranda | 1. a written proposal or reminder 2. a written proposal or reminder More Definitions → |
steaming | 1. filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist 2. (used of heat) extremely More Definitions → |
uppercase | 1. one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis 2. relating to capital letters which were kept in the top half of a compositor's type case More Definitions → |
abreast | 1. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge 2. alongside each other, facing in the same direction More Definitions → |
stoneware | 1. ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous More Definitions → |
pathogenic | 1. able to cause disease More Definitions → |
humanist | 1. of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism 2. of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion More Definitions → |
pompano | 1. flesh of pompano; warm-water fatty fish 2. any of several deep-bodied food fishes of western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico More Definitions → |
tyrant | 1. a cruel and oppressive dictator 2. in ancient Greece, a ruler who had seized power without legal right to it More Definitions → |
papal | 1. proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles More Definitions → |
sprang | 1. move forward by leaps and bounds 2. develop into a distinctive entity More Definitions → |
positional | 1. of or relating to or determined by position More Definitions → |
throwback | 1. an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism 2. a reappearance of an earlier characteristic More Definitions → |
gestation | 1. the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans) 2. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus More Definitions → |
apologise | 1. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning 2. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing More Definitions → |
labia | 1. a liplike structure that bounds a bodily orifice (especially any of the four labiate folds of a woman's vulva) More Definitions → |
existential | 1. of or as conceived by existentialism 2. relating to or dealing with existence (especially with human existence) More Definitions → |
varnish | 1. cover with varnish 2. a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface More Definitions → |
hysteria | 1. state of violent mental agitation 2. excessive or uncontrollable fear More Definitions → |
cytoplasm | 1. the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism More Definitions → |
sedimentary | 1. resembling or containing or formed by the accumulation of sediment 2. produced by the action of water More Definitions → |
shipyard | 1. a workplace where ships are built or repaired More Definitions → |
answerer | 1. someone who responds More Definitions → |
imputation | 1. a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense) 2. the attribution to a source or cause More Definitions → |
fraternal | 1. of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men 2. (of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova More Definitions → |
lithograph | 1. make by lithography 2. a print produced by lithography More Definitions → |
standoff | 1. the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided 2. the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand More Definitions → |
acoustical | 1. of or relating to the science of acoustics More Definitions → |
photovoltaic | 1. producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light) More Definitions → |
pleasurable | 1. affording satisfaction or pleasure More Definitions → |
fiasco | 1. a sudden and violent collapse More Definitions → |
rockabilly | 1. a fusion of black music and country music that was popular in the 1950s; sometimes described as blues with a country beat More Definitions → |
loudspeaker | 1. electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance More Definitions → |
handicapping | 1. injure permanently 2. attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant More Definitions → |
tatu | 1. about three feet long exclusive of tail More Definitions → |
breakage | 1. the quantity broken 2. reimbursement for goods damaged while in transit or in use More Definitions → |
apportionment | 1. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan More Definitions → |
homemaker | 1. a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income More Definitions → |
categorize | 1. place into or assign to a category More Definitions → |
astonished | 1. filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock More Definitions → |
incandescent | 1. emitting light as a result of being heated 2. characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance More Definitions → |
disappoint | 1. fail to meet the hopes or expectations of More Definitions → |
sweats | 1. garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt More Definitions → |
capstone | 1. a final touch; a crowning achievement; a culmination 2. a stone that forms the top of wall or building More Definitions → |
federalist | 1. an advocate of federalism More Definitions → |
serenade | 1. a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form 2. a song characteristically played outside the house of a woman More Definitions → |
weathered | 1. worn by exposure to the weather More Definitions → |
aural | 1. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear 2. relating to or characterized by an aura More Definitions → |
gatekeeper | 1. someone who controls access to something 2. someone who guards an entrance More Definitions → |
lawless | 1. without law or control 2. lax in enforcing laws More Definitions → |
thermodynamic | 1. of or concerned with thermodynamics More Definitions → |
disambiguation | 1. clarification that follows from the removal of ambiguity More Definitions → |
inhuman | 1. without compunction or human feeling 2. belonging to or resembling something nonhuman More Definitions → |
isolating | 1. relating to or being a language in which each word typically expresses a distinct idea and part of speech and syntactical relations are determined almost exclusively by word order and particles More Definitions → |
mycobacterium | 1. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases More Definitions → |
irritated | 1. aroused to impatience or anger More Definitions → |
auteur | 1. a filmmaker who has a personal style and keeps creative control over his or her works More Definitions → |
custard | 1. sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen More Definitions → |
branched | 1. resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches 2. having branches More Definitions → |
caretaker | 1. a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person) 2. an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily More Definitions → |
sepia | 1. a shade of brown with a tinge of red 2. rich brown pigment prepared from the ink of cuttlefishes More Definitions → |
valence | 1. (biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate 2. (chemistry) a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent) More Definitions → |
gat | 1. a gangster's pistol More Definitions → |
unpack | 1. remove from its packing More Definitions → |
divination | 1. successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck 2. a prediction uttered under divine inspiration More Definitions → |
haw | 1. a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus 2. the nictitating membrane of a horse More Definitions → |
triumphant | 1. joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success 2. experiencing triumph More Definitions → |
domestically | 1. with respect to the internal affairs of a government 2. with respect to home or family More Definitions → |
constrain | 1. compel to behave in a certain way 2. to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement More Definitions → |
damper | 1. a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace 2. a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations More Definitions → |
unplanned | 1. not done with purpose or intent 2. without apparent forethought or prompting or planning More Definitions → |
madman | 1. an insane person More Definitions → |
bane | 1. something causing misery or death More Definitions → |
ane | 1. used of a single unit or thing; not two or more More Definitions → |
creamer | 1. a small pitcher for serving cream More Definitions → |
hourglass | 1. a sandglass that runs for sixty minutes More Definitions → |
pollack | 1. lean white flesh of North Atlantic fish; similar to codfish 2. important food and game fish of northern seas (especially the northern Atlantic); related to cod More Definitions → |
arousal | 1. the act of arousing 2. a state of heightened physiological activity More Definitions → |
thaw | 1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid 2. warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt More Definitions → |
mammary | 1. of or relating to the milk-giving gland of the female More Definitions → |
garnish | 1. something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration 2. any decoration added as a trimming or adornment More Definitions → |
unintentional | 1. done or made or performed with purpose and intent 2. not done with purpose or intent More Definitions → |
conveyancing | 1. act of transferring property title from one person to another More Definitions → |
halibut | 1. lean flesh of very large flatfish of Atlantic or Pacific 2. marine food fish of the northern Atlantic or northern Pacific; the largest flatfish and one of the largest teleost fishes More Definitions → |
silverware | 1. tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel More Definitions → |
battleship | 1. large and heavily armoured warship More Definitions → |
talisman | 1. a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease More Definitions → |
rebuttal | 1. the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument 2. (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder More Definitions → |
blackwood | 1. very dark wood of any of several blackwood trees 2. any of several hardwood trees yielding very dark-colored wood More Definitions → |
alumnus | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) More Definitions → |
archeology | 1. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures More Definitions → |
hyperactivity | 1. a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement More Definitions → |
seagull | 1. mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs More Definitions → |
deforestation | 1. the state of being clear of trees 2. the removal of trees More Definitions → |
annealing | 1. hardening something by heat treatment More Definitions → |
casket | 1. enclose in a casket 2. box in which a corpse is buried or cremated More Definitions → |
carpeting | 1. floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) More Definitions → |
eukaryotic | 1. having cells with `good' or membrane-bound nuclei More Definitions → |
husbandry | 1. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock More Definitions → |
brant | 1. small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward More Definitions → |
layoff | 1. the act of laying off an employee or a work force More Definitions → |
facelift | 1. plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised 2. a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes More Definitions → |
euphoria | 1. a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation More Definitions → |
acuity | 1. sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart) 2. a quick and penetrating intelligence More Definitions → |
transmittal | 1. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted More Definitions → |
equilibria | 1. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another 2. a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates More Definitions → |
uncanny | 1. suggesting the operation of supernatural influences 2. surpassing the ordinary or normal More Definitions → |
jab | 1. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) 2. a quick short straight punch More Definitions → |
intramural | 1. carried on within the bounds of an institution or community More Definitions → |
fallacy | 1. a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning More Definitions → |
waistband | 1. a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers More Definitions → |
farce | 1. a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations 2. mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley and lots of butter and bound with eggs More Definitions → |
metastasis | 1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body More Definitions → |
lunatic | 1. an insane person 2. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person More Definitions → |
reachable | 1. easily approached More Definitions → |
radioactivity | 1. the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay More Definitions → |
auctioneer | 1. sell at an auction 2. an agent who conducts an auction More Definitions → |
haggard | 1. showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering 2. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold More Definitions → |
manger | 1. a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed More Definitions → |
archeological | 1. related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology More Definitions → |
logarithmic | 1. of or relating to or using logarithms More Definitions → |
yearning | 1. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need More Definitions → |
sandalwood | 1. close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork More Definitions → |
whack | 1. the sound made by a sharp swift blow 2. the act of hitting vigorously More Definitions → |
distillation | 1. the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors 2. a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling More Definitions → |
decontamination | 1. the removal of contaminants More Definitions → |
euclidean | 1. relating to geometry as developed by Euclid More Definitions → |
antidote | 1. a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison More Definitions → |
caricature | 1. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect 2. represent in or produce a caricature of More Definitions → |
formalism | 1. the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented 2. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications More Definitions → |
aching | 1. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain 2. causing a dull and steady pain More Definitions → |
stead | 1. the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another More Definitions → |
daze | 1. to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light 2. overcome as with astonishment or disbelief More Definitions → |
raisin | 1. dried grape More Definitions → |
bobcat | 1. small lynx of North America More Definitions → |
freehand | 1. done by hand without mechanical aids or devices More Definitions → |
jamming | 1. press tightly together or cram 2. push down forcibly More Definitions → |
applicator | 1. a device for applying a substance More Definitions → |
mezzanine | 1. first or lowest balcony 2. intermediate floor just above the ground floor More Definitions → |
nameless | 1. being or having an unknown or unnamed source More Definitions → |
musically | 1. in a musical manner More Definitions → |
mainstay | 1. a prominent supporter 2. a central cohesive source of support and stability More Definitions → |
breathed | 1. uttered without voice More Definitions → |
mucosa | 1. mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior More Definitions → |
dachshund | 1. small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows More Definitions → |
transact | 1. conduct business More Definitions → |
canola | 1. vegetable oil made from rapeseed; it is high in monounsaturated fatty acids More Definitions → |
pamper | 1. treat with excessive indulgence More Definitions → |
practised | 1. skillful after much practice More Definitions → |
canteen | 1. a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers 2. sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc. More Definitions → |
hysterical | 1. characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria 2. marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion More Definitions → |
darkened | 1. (of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time 2. become or made dark by lack of light More Definitions → |
enchantment | 1. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual 2. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation More Definitions → |
loathing | 1. hate coupled with disgust More Definitions → |
roadrunner | 1. speedy largely terrestrial bird found from California and Mexico to Texas More Definitions → |
parlour | 1. reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received 2. a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax More Definitions → |
adrenergic | 1. relating to epinephrine (its release or action) 2. drug that has the effects of epinephrine More Definitions → |
caldera | 1. a large crater caused by the violent explosion of a volcano that collapses into a depression More Definitions → |
aster | 1. any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers 2. star-shaped structure formed in the cytoplasm of a cell having fibers like rays that surround the centrosome during mitosis More Definitions → |
incapacity | 1. lack of intellectual power 2. lack of physical or natural qualifications More Definitions → |
cranial | 1. of or relating to the cranium which encloses the brain More Definitions → |
orientated | 1. adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination More Definitions → |
healthiest | 1. having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease 2. financially secure and functioning well More Definitions → |
disapprove | 1. consider bad or wrong 2. deem wrong or inappropriate More Definitions → |
erratic | 1. liable to sudden unpredictable change 2. having no fixed course More Definitions → |
familiarize | 1. make familiar or conversant with More Definitions → |
spousal | 1. of or relating to a wedding 2. relating to a spouse More Definitions → |
mallard | 1. wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed More Definitions → |
airman | 1. someone who operates an aircraft More Definitions → |
diamante | 1. adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing 2. fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones More Definitions → |
foraging | 1. the act of searching for food and provisions More Definitions → |
wham | 1. strike hard More Definitions → |
fairytale | 1. a story about fairies; told to amuse children 2. an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse More Definitions → |
barm | 1. a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey More Definitions → |
institutionalized | 1. given the character of an institution or incorporated into a structured and usually well-established system 2. officially placed in or committed to a specialized institution More Definitions → |
tonnage | 1. a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship More Definitions → |
circulatory | 1. of or relating to circulation 2. relating to circulatory system or to circulation of the blood More Definitions → |
continuance | 1. the act of continuing an activity without interruption 2. the period of time during which something continues More Definitions → |
totalling | 1. add up in number or quantity 2. determine the sum of More Definitions → |
affectionate | 1. having or displaying warmth or affection More Definitions → |
translational | 1. of or relating to uniform movement without rotation More Definitions → |
unimportant | 1. not important 2. devoid of importance, meaning, or force More Definitions → |
interstitial | 1. of or relating to interstices More Definitions → |
zoological | 1. concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties 2. of or relating to animals or animal groups More Definitions → |
helical | 1. in the shape of a coil More Definitions → |
blackbird | 1. any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black 2. common black European thrush More Definitions → |
causation | 1. the act of causing something to happen More Definitions → |
straighten | 1. straighten up or out; make straight 2. make straight More Definitions → |
convocation | 1. a group gathered in response to a summons 2. the act of convoking More Definitions → |
precaution | 1. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. 2. the trait of practicing caution in advance More Definitions → |
empirically | 1. in an empirical manner More Definitions → |
fascia | 1. a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc 2. instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls More Definitions → |
philanthropic | 1. of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy 2. generous in assistance to the poor More Definitions → |
geriatrics | 1. the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people More Definitions → |
stratified | 1. divide society into social classes or castes 2. form layers or strata More Definitions → |
emphasise | 1. give extra weight to (a communication) 2. to stress, single out as important More Definitions → |
cutaneous | 1. relating to or existing on or affecting the skin More Definitions → |
drawstring | 1. a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening More Definitions → |
adjuster | 1. one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement More Definitions → |
impeccable | 1. without fault or error 2. not capable of sin More Definitions → |
wading | 1. walking with your feet in shallow water More Definitions → |
gawker | 1. a spectator who stares stupidly without intelligent awareness More Definitions → |
gagging | 1. prevent from speaking out 2. be too tight; rub or press More Definitions → |
imitate | 1. reproduce someone's behavior or looks 2. appear like, as in behavior or appearance More Definitions → |
grasping | 1. understanding with difficulty 2. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) More Definitions → |
mortuary | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of death 2. of or relating to a funeral More Definitions → |
magneto | 1. a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine More Definitions → |
sealant | 1. a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface) More Definitions → |
scarecrow | 1. an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds More Definitions → |
extracurricular | 1. outside the regular academic curriculum 2. outside the regular duties of your job or profession More Definitions → |
utterance | 1. the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication More Definitions → |
basalt | 1. the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene More Definitions → |
tonal | 1. employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words 2. having tonality; i.e. tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic More Definitions → |
brocade | 1. weave a design into (textiles) 2. thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern More Definitions → |
ashtray | 1. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes More Definitions → |
seaweed | 1. plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae More Definitions → |
psychoanalysis | 1. a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud More Definitions → |
hesitant | 1. lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly More Definitions → |
candlelight | 1. the light provided by a burning candle More Definitions → |
antler | 1. deciduous horn of a member of the deer family More Definitions → |
nance | 1. offensive term for a homosexual man More Definitions → |
babble | 1. utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way 2. to talk foolishly More Definitions → |
quaternary | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one 2. consisting of or especially arranged in sets of four More Definitions → |
postman | 1. a man who delivers the mail More Definitions → |
overboard | 1. to extremes 2. from on board a vessel into the water More Definitions → |
faithless | 1. having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor More Definitions → |
preheat | 1. heat beforehand More Definitions → |
leafy | 1. having or covered with leaves More Definitions → |
passionately | 1. with passion 2. in a stormy or violent manner More Definitions → |
signatory | 1. someone who signs and is bound by a document More Definitions → |
matured | 1. fully ripe; at the height of bloom 2. fully considered and perfected More Definitions → |
disallow | 1. command against More Definitions → |
eased | 1. (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear More Definitions → |
slay | 1. kill intentionally and with premeditation 2. to succeed greatly More Definitions → |
apologetics | 1. the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines More Definitions → |
encephalitis | 1. inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use) More Definitions → |
dauphin | 1. formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne More Definitions → |
paraffin | 1. from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings 2. a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) More Definitions → |
stimulant | 1. any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action 2. a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process More Definitions → |
anamorphic | 1. pertaining to gradual evolution from one type of organism to another 2. pertaining to a kind of distorting optical system More Definitions → |
subspace | 1. a space that is contained within another space More Definitions → |
cleats | 1. shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles More Definitions → |
hasty | 1. excessively quick 2. done with very great haste and without due deliberation More Definitions → |
reincarnation | 1. embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form) 2. a second or new birth More Definitions → |
hologram | 1. the intermediate photograph (or photographic record) that contains information for reproducing a three-dimensional image by holography More Definitions → |
scrape | 1. scratch repeatedly 2. make by scraping More Definitions → |
arresting | 1. commanding attention More Definitions → |
intimidated | 1. made timid or fearful as by threats More Definitions → |
bidirectional | 1. reactive or functioning or allowing movement in two usually opposite directions More Definitions → |
traitor | 1. someone who betrays his country by committing treason 2. a person who says one thing and does another More Definitions → |
illiterate | 1. a person unable to read 2. not able to read or write More Definitions → |
starfish | 1. echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk More Definitions → |
heartbreak | 1. intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) More Definitions → |
mallet | 1. a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball 2. a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc. More Definitions → |
battleground | 1. a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought More Definitions → |
equate | 1. consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous 2. be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics More Definitions → |
pathologist | 1. a doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis More Definitions → |
parr | 1. a young salmon up to 2 years old 2. the young of various fishes More Definitions → |
reassuring | 1. restoring confidence and relieving anxiety More Definitions → |
predictability | 1. the quality of being predictable More Definitions → |
pajama | 1. a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries 2. (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers More Definitions → |
adenocarcinoma | 1. malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium More Definitions → |
gestational | 1. of or relating to gestation More Definitions → |
snowball | 1. plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions 2. ball of ice cream covered with coconut and usually chocolate sauce More Definitions → |
prematurely | 1. (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation 2. too soon; in a premature manner More Definitions → |
frail | 1. the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds 2. a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs) More Definitions → |
adventurer | 1. a person who enjoys taking risks 2. someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose) More Definitions → |
orthopaedics | 1. the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints More Definitions → |
awfully | 1. used as intensifiers 2. of a dreadful kind More Definitions → |
mayflower | 1. low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers More Definitions → |
arched | 1. constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches 2. forming or resembling an arch More Definitions → |
corneal | 1. of or related to the cornea More Definitions → |
profane | 1. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality 2. violate the sacred character of a place or language More Definitions → |
macaroni | 1. a British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms 2. pasta in the form of slender tubes More Definitions → |
dictation | 1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something 2. speech intended for reproduction in writing More Definitions → |
swank | 1. display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously 2. elegance by virtue of being fashionable More Definitions → |
evacuate | 1. move out of an unsafe location into safety 2. remove content from More Definitions → |
maar | 1. a flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion; often filled with water More Definitions → |
creationism | 1. the literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis More Definitions → |
firsthand | 1. received directly from a source 2. from the original source; directly More Definitions → |
impart | 1. transmit (knowledge or skills) 2. bestow a quality on More Definitions → |
concomitant | 1. an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another 2. occurring with or following as a consequence More Definitions → |
scaffold | 1. provide with a scaffold for support 2. a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded) More Definitions → |
mayonnaise | 1. egg yolks and oil and vinegar More Definitions → |
scavenger | 1. a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities 2. someone who collects things that have been discarded by others More Definitions → |
kava | 1. an alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrub More Definitions → |
adjuvant | 1. furnishing added support 2. enhancing the action of a medical treatment More Definitions → |
sari | 1. a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body More Definitions → |
preventable | 1. capable of being prevented More Definitions → |
hangman | 1. an executioner who hangs the condemned person More Definitions → |
aleph | 1. the 1st letter of the Hebrew alphabet More Definitions → |
mastermind | 1. someone who creates new things 2. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality More Definitions → |
vaccinated | 1. having been rendered unsusceptible to a disease More Definitions → |
acceptability | 1. satisfactoriness by virtue of conforming to approved standards More Definitions → |
constitutionally | 1. according to the constitution More Definitions → |
disapproval | 1. a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing 2. the expression of disapproval More Definitions → |
permutation | 1. an event in which one thing is substituted for another 2. the act of changing the arrangement of a given number of elements More Definitions → |
mulligan | 1. Irish version of burgoo More Definitions → |
yawn | 1. utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired 2. be wide open More Definitions → |
alimony | 1. court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated More Definitions → |
unambiguous | 1. having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning 2. admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion More Definitions → |
handicraft | 1. a work produced by hand labor 2. a craft that requires skillful hands More Definitions → |
emphysema | 1. an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age More Definitions → |
rejuvenation | 1. the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored 2. the act of restoring to a more youthful condition More Definitions → |
anaconda | 1. large arboreal boa of tropical South America More Definitions → |
basilica | 1. an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges 2. a Roman building used for public administration More Definitions → |
amine | 1. a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals More Definitions → |
lowland | 1. low level country 2. of relatively low or level country More Definitions → |
awoke | 1. stop sleeping More Definitions → |
parka | 1. a kind of heavy jacket More Definitions → |
unheard | 1. not necessarily inaudible but not heard More Definitions → |
endanger | 1. pose a threat to; present a danger to 2. put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position More Definitions → |
cairn | 1. a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path 2. small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland More Definitions → |
nomadic | 1. migratory More Definitions → |
galena | 1. soft blue-grey mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead More Definitions → |
inactivation | 1. the process of rendering inactive 2. breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges) More Definitions → |
lymphatic | 1. of or relating to or produced by lymph More Definitions → |
olfactory | 1. of or relating to olfaction More Definitions → |
rollback | 1. the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw 2. reducing prices back to some earlier level More Definitions → |
weaning | 1. the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal More Definitions → |
arable | 1. (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively More Definitions → |
backside | 1. the side of an object that is opposite its front 2. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
parallelism | 1. similarity by virtue of corresponding More Definitions → |
candlewood | 1. any of several resinous trees or shrubs often burned for light More Definitions → |
vernacular | 1. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) 2. the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language) More Definitions → |
alkali | 1. any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water 2. a mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture More Definitions → |
painkiller | 1. a medicine used to relieve pain More Definitions → |
myeloma | 1. a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow More Definitions → |
auntie | 1. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle More Definitions → |
happiest | 1. enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure 2. marked by good fortune More Definitions → |
barium | 1. a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite More Definitions → |
disclaim | 1. renounce a legal claim or title to 2. make a disclaimer about More Definitions → |
shearer | 1. a workman who uses shears to cut leather or metal or textiles 2. a skilled worker who shears the wool off of sheep or other animals More Definitions → |
returnable | 1. that may be returned More Definitions → |
resuscitation | 1. the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness More Definitions → |
cancelling | 1. postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled 2. make up for More Definitions → |
stratification | 1. the act or process or arranging persons into classes or social strata 2. the condition of being arranged in social strata or classes within a group More Definitions → |
regenerate | 1. reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new 2. amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit More Definitions → |
adagio | 1. (music) a composition played in adagio tempo (slowly and gracefully) 2. a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancers More Definitions → |
ranting | 1. a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion More Definitions → |
rainwater | 1. drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds More Definitions → |
comrade | 1. a friend who is frequently in the company of another 2. used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement More Definitions → |
verifiable | 1. capable of being verified 2. capable of being tested (verified or falsified) by experiment or observation More Definitions → |
bacterium | 1. (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants More Definitions → |
stabbing | 1. use a knife on 2. stab or pierce More Definitions → |
metamorphosis | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances More Definitions → |
ligament | 1. a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs 2. any connection or unifying bond More Definitions → |
translocation | 1. the transport of dissolved material within a plant 2. (genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts More Definitions → |
serialization | 1. publication in serial form More Definitions → |
wanderer | 1. someone who leads a wandering unsettled life 2. a computer program that prowls the internet looking for publicly accessible resources that can be added to a database; the database can then be searched with a search engine More Definitions → |
flattened | 1. having been flattened More Definitions → |
eigenvalue | 1. (mathematics) any number such that a given square matrix minus that number times the identity matrix has a zero determinant More Definitions → |
seacoast | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean More Definitions → |
conductance | 1. a material's capacity to conduct electricity; measured as the reciprocal of electrical resistance More Definitions → |
chancery | 1. a court with jurisdiction in equity 2. an office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records; a court of public records More Definitions → |
raving | 1. declaiming wildly 2. talking or behaving irrationally More Definitions → |
panzer | 1. an armored vehicle or tank More Definitions → |
faerie | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers 2. the enchanted realm of fairies More Definitions → |
tasteless | 1. lacking flavor 2. lacking aesthetic or social taste More Definitions → |
tomahawk | 1. cut with a tomahawk 2. kill with a tomahawk More Definitions → |
tact | 1. consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense More Definitions → |
mathematically | 1. with respect to mathematics More Definitions → |
papaya | 1. tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit 2. large oval melon-like tropical fruit with yellowish flesh More Definitions → |
auger | 1. a long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes 2. hand tool for boring holes More Definitions → |
chromatic | 1. able to refract light without spectral color separation 2. based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones More Definitions → |
rallying | 1. the act of mobilizing for a common purpose 2. the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort More Definitions → |
gambit | 1. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker 2. a maneuver in a game or conversation More Definitions → |
agnostic | 1. of or pertaining to an agnostic or agnosticism 2. uncertain of all claims to knowledge More Definitions → |
chatterbox | 1. orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf 2. an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker More Definitions → |
pluralism | 1. a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated 2. the doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements More Definitions → |
tetanus | 1. an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages 2. a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses More Definitions → |
neuromuscular | 1. affecting or characteristic of both neural and muscular tissue More Definitions → |
caribe | 1. small voraciously carnivorous freshwater fishes of South America that attack and destroy living animals More Definitions → |
strategist | 1. an expert in strategy (especially in warfare) More Definitions → |
sulphate | 1. a salt or ester of sulphuric acid More Definitions → |
mariposa | 1. any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico More Definitions → |
clandestine | 1. conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods More Definitions → |
tamper | 1. play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly 2. intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly More Definitions → |
chiropractor | 1. a therapist who practices chiropractic More Definitions → |
vibrational | 1. of or relating to or characterized by vibration More Definitions → |
heathen | 1. a person who does not acknowledge your god 2. not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam More Definitions → |
obsidian | 1. acid or granitic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava without crystallization; usually dark, but transparent in thin pieces More Definitions → |
chargeable | 1. liable to be accused, or cause for such liability 2. capable of being charged More Definitions → |
fanning | 1. strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher) 2. make (an emotion) fiercer More Definitions → |
culmination | 1. a final climactic stage 2. (astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon More Definitions → |
sealer | 1. a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface) 2. an official who affixes a seal to a document More Definitions → |
sleazy | 1. of cloth; thin and loosely woven 2. of very poor quality; flimsy More Definitions → |
onstage | 1. situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience 2. on the stage More Definitions → |
waterproofing | 1. the act of treating something to make it repel water 2. a coating capable of making a surface waterproof More Definitions → |
invertebrate | 1. any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification 2. lacking a backbone or spinal column More Definitions → |
tastefully | 1. with taste; in a tasteful manner More Definitions → |
capo | 1. the head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate More Definitions → |
grate | 1. furnish with a grate 2. gnaw into; make resentful or angry More Definitions → |
cultivar | 1. a variety of a plant developed from a natural species and maintained under cultivation More Definitions → |
teammate | 1. a fellow member of a team More Definitions → |
diseased | 1. caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology More Definitions → |
grandparent | 1. a parent of your father or mother More Definitions → |
unmanned | 1. lacking a crew 2. cause to lose one's nerve More Definitions → |
armpit | 1. the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder More Definitions → |
ratify | 1. approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation More Definitions → |
metalworking | 1. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner More Definitions → |
drapery | 1. hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) 2. cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds More Definitions → |
entrant | 1. a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise 2. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
lactate | 1. give suck to 2. a salt or ester of lactic acid More Definitions → |
monorail | 1. a railway having a single track More Definitions → |
sabbatical | 1. of or relating to the Sabbath 2. of or relating to sabbatical leave More Definitions → |
slander | 1. words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another 2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name More Definitions → |
suffrage | 1. a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment More Definitions → |
watered | 1. (of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern More Definitions → |
lass | 1. a girl or young woman who is unmarried More Definitions → |
taupe | 1. a greyish brown 2. of something having a dusky brownish grey color More Definitions → |
seawater | 1. water containing salts More Definitions → |
negation | 1. a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement 2. the speech act of negating More Definitions → |
dismay | 1. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted 2. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised More Definitions → |
rota | 1. a roster of names showing the order in which people should perform certain duties More Definitions → |
printmaking | 1. artistic design and manufacture of prints as woodcuts or silkscreens More Definitions → |
trespass | 1. enter unlawfully on someone's property 2. make excessive use of More Definitions → |
conciliation | 1. the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled 2. any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration More Definitions → |
leaping | 1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards More Definitions → |
infernal | 1. characteristic of or resembling Hell 2. of or pertaining to or characteristic of a very uncontrolled and intense fire More Definitions → |
defamatory | 1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign More Definitions → |
pang | 1. a sudden sharp feeling 2. a mental pain or distress More Definitions → |
swag | 1. droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness 2. walk as if unable to control one's movements More Definitions → |
yap | 1. bark in a high-pitched tone 2. informal terms for the mouth More Definitions → |
praising | 1. full of or giving praise More Definitions → |
momentary | 1. lasting for a markedly brief time More Definitions → |
commemoration | 1. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something 2. a recognition of meritorious service More Definitions → |
psychologically | 1. with regard to psychology 2. in terms of psychology More Definitions → |
forecaster | 1. someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge) More Definitions → |
parabolic | 1. resembling or expressed by parables 2. having the form of a parabola More Definitions → |
boreal | 1. relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind 2. toward or located in the north More Definitions → |
bankroll | 1. provide with sufficient funds; finance 2. a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.) More Definitions → |
bioassay | 1. appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard 2. subject to a bio-assay More Definitions → |
tabulation | 1. information set out in tabular form 2. the act of putting into tabular form More Definitions → |
journeyman | 1. a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft More Definitions → |
arbitrage | 1. a kind of hedged investment meant to capture slight differences in price; when there is a difference in the price of something on two different markets the arbitrageur simultaneously buys at the lower price and sells at the higher price 2. practice arbitrage, as in the stock market More Definitions → |
flashy | 1. tastelessly showy 2. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display More Definitions → |
trampling | 1. the sound of heavy treading or stomping More Definitions → |
sedation | 1. a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent 2. the administration of a sedative agent or drug More Definitions → |
manhood | 1. the state of being a man; manly qualities 2. the quality of being human More Definitions → |
cannibal | 1. a person who eats human flesh More Definitions → |
harmonics | 1. the study of musical sound More Definitions → |
lavatory | 1. a room or building equipped with one or more toilets 2. a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face More Definitions → |
ancients | 1. people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe) More Definitions → |
snapping | 1. utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone 2. separate or cause to separate abruptly More Definitions → |
cauliflower | 1. a plant having a large edible head of crowded white flower buds 2. compact head of white undeveloped flowers More Definitions → |
feudal | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism More Definitions → |
tornadoes | 1. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground 2. a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive More Definitions → |
unbearable | 1. incapable of being tolerated or endured More Definitions → |
syllabi | 1. an integrated course of academic studies More Definitions → |
mozzarella | 1. mild white Italian cheese More Definitions → |
sectarian | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects 2. a member of a sect More Definitions → |
fathom | 1. a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth 2. (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore More Definitions → |
appreciative | 1. feeling or expressive of gratitude 2. having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion More Definitions → |
innumerable | 1. too numerous to be counted More Definitions → |
disproportionately | 1. in a manner which is out of proportion 2. to a disproportionate degree More Definitions → |
noticeably | 1. in a noticeable manner More Definitions → |
atonement | 1. compensation for a wrong 2. the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) More Definitions → |
extant | 1. still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost More Definitions → |
unmask | 1. reveal the true nature of 2. take the mask off More Definitions → |
hyperplasia | 1. abnormal increase in number of cells More Definitions → |
wayward | 1. resistant to guidance or discipline More Definitions → |
dreamland | 1. a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination More Definitions → |
scrapped | 1. dispose of (something useless or old) 2. have a disagreement over something More Definitions → |
orphanage | 1. the condition of being a child without living parents 2. a public institution for the care of orphans More Definitions → |
erasure | 1. a correction made by erasing 2. a surface area where something has been erased More Definitions → |
intoxication | 1. the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance 2. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol More Definitions → |
freelancer | 1. a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them More Definitions → |
materiel | 1. equipment and supplies of a military force More Definitions → |
slamming | 1. close violently 2. strike violently More Definitions → |
daw | 1. common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery More Definitions → |
sizable | 1. fairly large in size 2. large in amount or extent or degree More Definitions → |
afterlife | 1. life after death More Definitions → |
tampering | 1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly More Definitions → |
magically | 1. in a magical manner More Definitions → |
wristband | 1. band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist 2. a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist More Definitions → |
breadcrumb | 1. crumb of bread; used especially for coating or thickening More Definitions → |
banshee | 1. (Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death More Definitions → |
chronically | 1. in a habitual and longstanding manner 2. in a slowly developing and long lasting manner More Definitions → |
unenforceable | 1. not enforceable; not capable of being brought about by compulsion More Definitions → |
wayside | 1. edge of a way or road or path More Definitions → |
predation | 1. an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding 2. the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey More Definitions → |
infestation | 1. the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites 2. a swarm of insects that attack plants More Definitions → |
linearity | 1. the property of having one dimension More Definitions → |
sprayer | 1. a worker who applies spray to a surface 2. a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist More Definitions → |
barbed | 1. capable of wounding 2. having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc. More Definitions → |
unregulated | 1. without regulation or discipline 2. not regulated; not subject to rule or discipline More Definitions → |
hadith | 1. (Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran More Definitions → |
ecstatic | 1. feeling great rapture or delight More Definitions → |
reportable | 1. meriting report 2. (of income) required by law to be reported More Definitions → |
carotene | 1. an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver 2. yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants More Definitions → |
blasphemy | 1. blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred) 2. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character More Definitions → |
countenance | 1. the appearance conveyed by a person's face 2. formal and explicit approval More Definitions → |
compaction | 1. an increase in the density of something 2. the act of crushing More Definitions → |
forsaken | 1. leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch More Definitions → |
hangout | 1. a frequently visited place More Definitions → |
striptease | 1. a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music 2. a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music More Definitions → |
amnesia | 1. partial or total loss of memory More Definitions → |
leaky | 1. permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases 2. used informally; unable to retain urine More Definitions → |
actuate | 1. put in motion or move to act 2. give an incentive for action More Definitions → |
capote | 1. a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head 2. a long cloak with a hood that can be pulled over the head More Definitions → |
molar | 1. of or pertaining to the grinding teeth in the back of a mammal's mouth 2. designating a solution containing one mole of solute per liter of solution More Definitions → |
sunglass | 1. a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire More Definitions → |
afloat | 1. borne on the water; floating 2. aimlessly drifting More Definitions → |
flattering | 1. showing or representing to advantage 2. obsequiously complimentary More Definitions → |
accretion | 1. an increase by natural growth or addition 2. something contributing to growth or increase More Definitions → |
impeach | 1. challenge the honesty or veracity of 2. charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office More Definitions → |
atrophy | 1. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse 2. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) More Definitions → |
brag | 1. an instance of boastful talk 2. show off More Definitions → |
dysplasia | 1. abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth More Definitions → |
utopian | 1. of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia 2. characterized by or aspiring to impracticable perfection More Definitions → |
totality | 1. the state of being total and complete 2. the quality of being complete and indiscriminate More Definitions → |
epidermal | 1. of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula More Definitions → |
autopilot | 1. a cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness 2. a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course More Definitions → |
batik | 1. a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted 2. dye with wax More Definitions → |
negotiator | 1. someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement) More Definitions → |
interoperable | 1. able to exchange and use information More Definitions → |
snag | 1. catch on a snag 2. get by acting quickly and smartly More Definitions → |
replaceable | 1. capable of being replaced More Definitions → |
formulary | 1. of or relating to or of the nature of a formula 2. (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation More Definitions → |
irrevocable | 1. incapable of being retracted or revoked More Definitions → |
graciously | 1. in a gracious or graceful manner More Definitions → |
whiplash | 1. an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident) 2. a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object More Definitions → |
takeoff | 1. a departure; especially of airplanes 2. the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne More Definitions → |
henna | 1. a reddish brown dye used especially on hair 2. apply henna to one's hair More Definitions → |
yank | 1. pull, or move with a sudden movement More Definitions → |
shag | 1. dance the shag 2. a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded More Definitions → |
asymmetrical | 1. irregular in shape or outline 2. characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components More Definitions → |
headband | 1. a band worn around or over the head More Definitions → |
ardent | 1. characterized by intense emotion 2. characterized by strong enthusiasm More Definitions → |
harmonization | 1. a piece of harmonized music 2. singing in harmony More Definitions → |
wideband | 1. responding to or operating at a wide band of frequencies More Definitions → |
aerodynamic | 1. of or relating to aerodynamics 2. designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow More Definitions → |
evaluative | 1. exercising or involving careful evaluations More Definitions → |
extravagant | 1. unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings 2. recklessly wasteful More Definitions → |
astute | 1. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence More Definitions → |
invalidate | 1. declare invalid 2. make invalid for use More Definitions → |
disregarded | 1. not noticed inadvertently More Definitions → |
salted | 1. (used especially of meats) preserved in salt More Definitions → |
causality | 1. the relation between causes and effects More Definitions → |
ethnographic | 1. of or relating to ethnography More Definitions → |
attractiveness | 1. the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts 2. sexual allure More Definitions → |
calamity | 1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune More Definitions → |
fandango | 1. a provocative Spanish courtship dance in triple time; performed by a man and a woman playing castanets More Definitions → |
catalysis | 1. acceleration of a chemical reaction induced by the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction More Definitions → |
fiance | 1. a man who is engaged to be married More Definitions → |
sprawling | 1. an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about 2. spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly More Definitions → |
mislead | 1. lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions 2. give false or misleading information to More Definitions → |
ventral | 1. toward or on or near the belly (front of a primate or lower surface of a lower animal) 2. nearest to or facing toward the axis of an organ or organism More Definitions → |
retard | 1. cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate 2. be delayed More Definitions → |
canto | 1. the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music 2. a major division of a long poem More Definitions → |
harassed | 1. troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances More Definitions → |
repeatable | 1. able or fit to be repeated or quoted More Definitions → |
quantization | 1. the act of dividing into quanta or expressing in terms of quantum theory More Definitions → |
surfacing | 1. emerging to the surface and becoming apparent More Definitions → |
transponder | 1. electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply More Definitions → |
dislocation | 1. an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity 2. the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue More Definitions → |
iguana | 1. large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central America and South America More Definitions → |
glaring | 1. shining intensely 2. conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible More Definitions → |
ecologically | 1. with respect to ecology More Definitions → |
spaceship | 1. a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction) More Definitions → |
harass | 1. annoy continually or chronically 2. exhaust by attacking repeatedly More Definitions → |
meditate | 1. reflect deeply on a subject 2. think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes More Definitions → |
tunica | 1. an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue More Definitions → |
aorta | 1. the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries More Definitions → |
degenerative | 1. (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function More Definitions → |
cretaceous | 1. abounding in chalk More Definitions → |
mousepad | 1. a small portable pad that provides traction for the ball of a computer mouse More Definitions → |
oregano | 1. aromatic Eurasian perennial 2. pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets More Definitions → |
visualisation | 1. a mental image that is similar to a visual perception More Definitions → |
bracing | 1. imparting vitality and energy 2. a structural member used to stiffen a framework More Definitions → |
blackmail | 1. extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information 2. exert pressure on someone through threats More Definitions → |
playtime | 1. time for play or diversion More Definitions → |
criticality | 1. a state of critical urgency 2. a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining More Definitions → |
deferral | 1. a state of abeyance or suspended business 2. act of putting off to a future time More Definitions → |
wag | 1. move from side to side 2. a witty amusing person who makes jokes More Definitions → |
fella | 1. a boy or man More Definitions → |
mountaineer | 1. climb mountains for pleasure as a sport 2. someone who climbs mountains More Definitions → |
quintessential | 1. representing the perfect example of a class or quality More Definitions → |
lakh | 1. the cardinal number that is the fifth power of ten More Definitions → |
phage | 1. a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria More Definitions → |
spectacles | 1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision More Definitions → |
hajj | 1. the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba More Definitions → |
knitwear | 1. knitted clothing More Definitions → |
spat | 1. a quarrel about petty points 2. a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles More Definitions → |
apocalyptic | 1. of or relating to an apocalypse 2. prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom More Definitions → |
estuarine | 1. of or relating to or found in estuaries More Definitions → |
strapping | 1. tie with a strap 2. beat severely with a whip or rod More Definitions → |
socialization | 1. the action of establishing on a socialist basis 2. the act of meeting for social purposes More Definitions → |
unconditionally | 1. not subject to a condition 2. in an unqualified manner More Definitions → |
alkyl | 1. any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons More Definitions → |
artichoke | 1. Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head 2. a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart More Definitions → |
leasehold | 1. land or property held under a lease More Definitions → |
recapture | 1. a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount 2. the act of taking something back More Definitions → |
chevalier | 1. a gallant or courtly gentleman More Definitions → |
hairdressing | 1. a toiletry for the hair 2. care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair More Definitions → |
incompatibility | 1. the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time 2. (immunology) the degree to which the body's immune system will try to reject foreign material (as transfused blood or transplanted tissue) More Definitions → |
navigable | 1. able to be sailed on or through safely More Definitions → |
magnifier | 1. a scientific instrument that magnifies an image More Definitions → |
ablation | 1. surgical removal of a body part or tissue 2. the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers More Definitions → |
nutcracker | 1. a compound lever used to crack nuts open 2. any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects More Definitions → |
amazement | 1. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising More Definitions → |
medusa | 1. one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles More Definitions → |
pagoda | 1. an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof More Definitions → |
indentation | 1. a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) 2. the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion More Definitions → |
ahem | 1. the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. More Definitions → |
retardant | 1. any agent that retards or delays or hinders More Definitions → |
barrage | 1. the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) 2. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target More Definitions → |
buoyancy | 1. cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface 2. the property of something weightless and insubstantial More Definitions → |
dermal | 1. of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula 2. of or relating to or located in the dermis More Definitions → |
sizeable | 1. fairly large in size 2. large in amount or extent or degree More Definitions → |
heaviest | 1. of comparatively great physical weight or density 2. unusually great in degree or quantity or number More Definitions → |
esplanade | 1. a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore More Definitions → |
conical | 1. relating to or resembling a cone More Definitions → |
raccoon | 1. the fur of the North American racoon 2. an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America More Definitions → |
shrinkage | 1. process or result of becoming less or smaller 2. the amount by which something shrinks More Definitions → |
cheaply | 1. in a stingy manner 2. in a cheap manner More Definitions → |
allege | 1. report or maintain More Definitions → |
draped | 1. covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak 2. covered in folds of cloth More Definitions → |
manslaughter | 1. homicide without malice aforethought More Definitions → |
calibrate | 1. make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring 2. mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that it can be read in the desired units More Definitions → |
shad | 1. bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast 2. herring-like food fishes that migrate from the sea to fresh water to spawn More Definitions → |
niacin | 1. a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract More Definitions → |
bibliographical | 1. relating to or dealing with bibliography More Definitions → |
urbanization | 1. the condition of being urbanized 2. the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban More Definitions → |
skyscraper | 1. a very tall building with many stories More Definitions → |
condensate | 1. a product of condensation 2. atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold More Definitions → |
matchup | 1. the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition More Definitions → |
undefeated | 1. victorious More Definitions → |
briar | 1. Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips 2. a very prickly woody vine of the eastern United States growing in tangled masses having tough round stems with shiny leathery leaves and small greenish flowers followed by clusters of inedible shiny black berries More Definitions → |
wavy | 1. (of hair) having waves 2. uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves More Definitions → |
swapped | 1. exchange or give (something) in exchange for 2. move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science More Definitions → |
angiography | 1. roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram More Definitions → |
specialisation | 1. (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function 2. the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose More Definitions → |
bloated | 1. abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas More Definitions → |
plasticity | 1. the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped without breaking More Definitions → |
mantel | 1. shelf that projects from wall above fireplace More Definitions → |
armband | 1. worn around arm as identification or to indicate mourning 2. a band worn around the upper arm More Definitions → |
belated | 1. after the expected or usual time; delayed More Definitions → |
cartoonist | 1. a person who draws cartoons More Definitions → |
flotation | 1. the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) 2. financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares More Definitions → |
paralyzed | 1. affected with paralysis More Definitions → |
junta | 1. a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power More Definitions → |
crammed | 1. crowd or pack to capacity 2. put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled More Definitions → |
aardvark | 1. nocturnal burrowing mammal of the grasslands of Africa that feeds on termites; sole extant representative of the order Tubulidentata More Definitions → |
cosmological | 1. pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the origin and history and structure and dynamics of the universe 2. pertaining to the branch of philosophy dealing with the elements and laws and especially the characteristics of the universe such as space and time and causality More Definitions → |
hatchet | 1. weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians 2. a small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood) More Definitions → |
understated | 1. exhibiting restrained good taste More Definitions → |
randomised | 1. set up or distributed in a deliberately random way More Definitions → |
amphetamine | 1. a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression More Definitions → |
windfall | 1. fruit that has fallen from the tree 2. a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) More Definitions → |
companionship | 1. the state of being with someone More Definitions → |
illegitimate | 1. the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents 2. contrary to or forbidden by law More Definitions → |
slag | 1. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals 2. convert into slag More Definitions → |
transcendental | 1. of or characteristic of a system of philosophy emphasizing the intuitive and spiritual above the empirical and material 2. existing outside of or not in accordance with nature More Definitions → |
femoral | 1. of or relating to or near the femur or thigh More Definitions → |
visceral | 1. relating to or affecting the viscera 2. obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation More Definitions → |
complicate | 1. make more complicated 2. make more complex, intricate, or richer More Definitions → |
indistinguishable | 1. exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different 2. not capable of being distinguished or differentiated More Definitions → |
traversal | 1. taking a zigzag path on skis 2. travel across More Definitions → |
reasonableness | 1. the state of having good sense and sound judgment 2. goodness of reason and judgment More Definitions → |
taker | 1. one who accepts an offer 2. one who takes a bet or wager More Definitions → |
placeholder | 1. a person authorized to act for another 2. a symbol in a logical or mathematical expression that can be replaced by the name of any member of specified set More Definitions → |
bastion | 1. a group that defends a principle 2. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle More Definitions → |
scraping | 1. (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected 2. a harsh noise made by scraping More Definitions → |
assemblage | 1. a group of persons together in one place 2. a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose More Definitions → |
backseat | 1. a secondary or inferior position or status 2. a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile) More Definitions → |
watery | 1. filled with water 2. wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears More Definitions → |
kwacha | 1. the basic unit of money in Zambia 2. the basic unit of money in Malawi More Definitions → |
sandpiper | 1. any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers More Definitions → |
vamp | 1. make up 2. piece (something old) with a new part More Definitions → |
paleontology | 1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains More Definitions → |
urethane | 1. an ester of carbamic acid More Definitions → |
entourage | 1. the group following and attending to some important person More Definitions → |
iota | 1. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount 2. the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
realist | 1. a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them 2. a person who accepts the world as it literally is and deals with it accordingly More Definitions → |
asymptomatic | 1. having no symptoms of illness or disease More Definitions → |
humiliating | 1. causing awareness of your shortcomings More Definitions → |
evidentiary | 1. pertaining to or constituting evidence 2. serving as or based on evidence More Definitions → |
bagged | 1. capture or kill, as in hunting 2. hang loosely, like an empty bag More Definitions → |
localisation | 1. (physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body 2. a determination of the place where something is More Definitions → |
deviate | 1. turn aside; turn away from 2. be at variance with; be out of line with More Definitions → |
blackened | 1. darkened by smoke 2. (of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood More Definitions → |
racially | 1. with respect to race More Definitions → |
atelier | 1. a studio especially for an artist or designer More Definitions → |
colloidal | 1. of or relating to or having the properties of a colloid More Definitions → |
guarantor | 1. one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another More Definitions → |
imperialist | 1. of or relating to imperialism 2. a believer in imperialism More Definitions → |
tibia | 1. the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle More Definitions → |
linebacker | 1. a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen 2. (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage More Definitions → |
solace | 1. the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment 2. comfort in disappointment or misery More Definitions → |
salvia | 1. any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb More Definitions → |
unloaded | 1. (of weapons) not charged with ammunition More Definitions → |
mutagenesis | 1. an event capable of causing a mutation More Definitions → |
intrinsically | 1. with respect to its inherent nature More Definitions → |
pita | 1. usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling More Definitions → |
palatine | 1. relating to or lying near the palate 2. of or relating to a count palatine and his royal prerogatives More Definitions → |
peritoneal | 1. of or relating to or affecting the peritoneum More Definitions → |
carnation | 1. Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors 2. a pink or reddish-pink color More Definitions → |
bulimia | 1. a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation 2. pathologically insatiable hunger (especially when caused by brain lesions) More Definitions → |
ladybug | 1. small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests More Definitions → |
analyser | 1. an instrument that performs analyses More Definitions → |
algorithmic | 1. of or relating to or having the characteristics of an algorithm More Definitions → |
bassoon | 1. a double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family More Definitions → |
knack | 1. a special way of doing something More Definitions → |
denominational | 1. relating to or characteristic of a particular religious denomination 2. relating to the face value of a banknote, coin, or stamp More Definitions → |
spreader | 1. a hand tool for spreading something 2. a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions More Definitions → |
otolaryngology | 1. the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat More Definitions → |
oca | 1. South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers More Definitions → |
ravaged | 1. having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence More Definitions → |
ailing | 1. somewhat ill or prone to illness More Definitions → |
hippocampus | 1. a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system; has a central role in the formation of memories More Definitions → |
perpetrator | 1. someone who perpetrates wrongdoing More Definitions → |
actionable | 1. affording grounds for legal action More Definitions → |
cornea | 1. the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera More Definitions → |
minibar | 1. sideboard with compartments for holding bottles More Definitions → |
normalize | 1. become normal or return to its normal state 2. make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard More Definitions → |
tamoxifen | 1. an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer More Definitions → |
tentacle | 1. something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold 2. any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion More Definitions → |
salespeople | 1. a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited) More Definitions → |
incineration | 1. the act of burning something completely; reducing it to ashes More Definitions → |
organza | 1. a fabric made of silk or a silklike fabric that resembles organdy More Definitions → |
centralised | 1. drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority More Definitions → |
unbreakable | 1. impossible to break especially under ordinary usage More Definitions → |
materialism | 1. a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters 2. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality More Definitions → |
eternally | 1. for a limitless time More Definitions → |
rabid | 1. of or infected by rabies 2. marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea More Definitions → |
reassure | 1. give reassurance to; give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain More Definitions → |
inertial | 1. of or relating to inertia More Definitions → |
payee | 1. a person to whom money is paid More Definitions → |
cinematographer | 1. a photographer who operates a movie camera More Definitions → |
ventilator | 1. a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air 2. a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure More Definitions → |
jammed | 1. press tightly together or cram 2. push down forcibly More Definitions → |
moveable | 1. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another More Definitions → |
pediatrician | 1. a specialist in the care of babies More Definitions → |
cymbal | 1. a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together More Definitions → |
agrarian | 1. relating to farming or agriculture More Definitions → |
lovable | 1. having characteristics that attract love or affection More Definitions → |
quanta | 1. a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory 2. (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory) More Definitions → |
synapse | 1. the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle More Definitions → |
sawmill | 1. a large sawing machine 2. a mill for dressing logs and lumber More Definitions → |
pitman | 1. someone who works in a coal mine More Definitions → |
minima | 1. the smallest possible quantity 2. the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right More Definitions → |
naproxen | 1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain More Definitions → |
conceptually | 1. in a conceptual manner More Definitions → |
capping | 1. lie at the top of 2. restrict the number or amount of More Definitions → |
humanism | 1. the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare 2. the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason; rejects religion and the supernatural More Definitions → |
unusable | 1. not capable of being used More Definitions → |
vapors | 1. a state of depression More Definitions → |
periodontal | 1. of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics More Definitions → |
gemma | 1. small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual More Definitions → |
rupiah | 1. the basic unit of money in Indonesia; equal to 100 sen More Definitions → |
mackintosh | 1. a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric 2. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric More Definitions → |
unreasonably | 1. not in a reasonable or intelligent manner 2. to a degree that exceeds the bounds of reason or moderation More Definitions → |
amyloid | 1. resembling starch 2. a non-nitrogenous food substance consisting chiefly of starch; any substance resembling starch More Definitions → |
understandably | 1. in an intelligible manner More Definitions → |
garb | 1. provide with clothes or put clothes on 2. clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion More Definitions → |
steadfast | 1. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable 2. firm and dependable especially in loyalty More Definitions → |
nappy | 1. (of hair) in small tight curls 2. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement More Definitions → |
fuchsia | 1. any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and Tahiti 2. a vivid purplish-red color More Definitions → |
muscat | 1. any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes 2. wine from muscat grapes More Definitions → |
handover | 1. act of relinquishing property or authority etc More Definitions → |
squarely | 1. directly and without evasion; not roundabout 2. in a straight direct way More Definitions → |
crayon | 1. write, draw, or trace with a crayon 2. writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing More Definitions → |
salamander | 1. any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed 2. reptilian creature supposed to live in fire More Definitions → |
exhilarating | 1. making lively and cheerful 2. making lively and joyful More Definitions → |
marque | 1. a name given to a product or service More Definitions → |
evade | 1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) 2. escape, either physically or mentally More Definitions → |
bap | 1. a small loaf or roll of soft bread More Definitions → |
systematics | 1. the science of systematic classification More Definitions → |
bandage | 1. wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose 2. dress by covering or binding More Definitions → |
detach | 1. cause to become detached or separated; take off 2. separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment More Definitions → |
apogee | 1. a final climactic stage 2. apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth More Definitions → |
doctrinal | 1. relating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine More Definitions → |
adaptability | 1. the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances More Definitions → |
cramped | 1. constricted in size More Definitions → |
racking | 1. causing great physical or mental suffering More Definitions → |
patten | 1. footwear usually with wooden soles More Definitions → |
allis | 1. European shad More Definitions → |
enclave | 1. an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it More Definitions → |
anxiously | 1. with anxiety or apprehension More Definitions → |
fibrillation | 1. muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination 2. act or process of forming fibrils More Definitions → |
developmentally | 1. with respect to development More Definitions → |
gratification | 1. state of being gratified or satisfied 2. the act or an instance of satisfying More Definitions → |
seashore | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean More Definitions → |
automaton | 1. someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way 2. a mechanism that can move automatically More Definitions → |
steamy | 1. filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist 2. hot or warm and humid More Definitions → |
marinade | 1. mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking 2. soak in marinade More Definitions → |
brigadier | 1. a general officer ranking below a major general More Definitions → |
stratosphere | 1. the atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere More Definitions → |
consonant | 1. a speech sound that is not a vowel 2. a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant More Definitions → |
acetic | 1. relating to or containing acetic acid More Definitions → |
unarmed | 1. (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms 2. (used of plants or animals) lacking barbs or stings or thorns More Definitions → |
intolerable | 1. incapable of being tolerated or endured More Definitions → |
tawny | 1. of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather More Definitions → |
insulator | 1. a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity More Definitions → |
endometrial | 1. of or relating to the endometrium More Definitions → |
absinthe | 1. aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe 2. strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise More Definitions → |
tryptophan | 1. an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin More Definitions → |
layman | 1. someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person More Definitions → |
consortia | 1. an association of companies for some definite purpose More Definitions → |
stanza | 1. a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem More Definitions → |
dismantle | 1. tear down so as to make flat with the ground 2. take apart into its constituent pieces More Definitions → |
pharos | 1. a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships More Definitions → |
eavesdropping | 1. listen without the speaker's knowledge More Definitions → |
numerator | 1. the dividend of a fraction More Definitions → |
chaise | 1. a long chair; for reclining 2. a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse More Definitions → |
paternal | 1. belonging to or inherited from one's father 2. characteristic of a father More Definitions → |
metastases | 1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body More Definitions → |
carburetor | 1. mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion More Definitions → |
jeopardize | 1. pose a threat to; present a danger to 2. put at risk More Definitions → |
crystallization | 1. the formation of crystals 2. a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces More Definitions → |
someplace | 1. in or at or to some place More Definitions → |
antibacterial | 1. destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth 2. any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth More Definitions → |
fluctuate | 1. cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern 2. move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern More Definitions → |
recitation | 1. written matter that is recited from memory 2. a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance More Definitions → |
macrophage | 1. a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream More Definitions → |
aptly | 1. with competence; in a competent capable manner More Definitions → |
alleviation | 1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced 2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) More Definitions → |
useable | 1. fit or ready for use or service 2. capable of being put to use More Definitions → |
papyrus | 1. paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans 2. tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times More Definitions → |
candlestick | 1. a holder with sockets for candles More Definitions → |
reflectance | 1. the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface More Definitions → |
siamese | 1. an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building More Definitions → |
javelin | 1. an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible 2. a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events More Definitions → |
eastward | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees 2. moving toward the east More Definitions → |
histamine | 1. amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions More Definitions → |
bedlam | 1. a state of extreme confusion and disorder More Definitions → |
grasshopper | 1. terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping 2. a cocktail made of creme de menthe and cream (sometimes with creme de cacao) More Definitions → |
rheumatic | 1. a person suffering with rheumatism 2. of or pertaining to arthritis More Definitions → |
autobiographical | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer 2. relating to or in the style of an autobiography More Definitions → |
handball | 1. a small rubber ball used in playing the game of handball 2. a game played in a walled court or against a single wall by two or four players who strike a rubber ball with their hands More Definitions → |
folate | 1. a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction More Definitions → |
unreachable | 1. inaccessibly located or situated More Definitions → |
disarm | 1. remove offensive capability from 2. make less hostile; win over More Definitions → |
tacit | 1. implied by or inferred from actions or statements More Definitions → |
parenthesis | 1. either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material 2. a message that departs from the main subject More Definitions → |
reorganized | 1. organized again More Definitions → |
daybreak | 1. the first light of day More Definitions → |
rallied | 1. gather 2. call to arms; of military personnel More Definitions → |
totalitarian | 1. of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life 2. an adherent of totalitarian principles or totalitarian government More Definitions → |
interrelated | 1. reciprocally connected More Definitions → |
astray | 1. away from the right path or direction 2. far from the intended target More Definitions → |
infirmary | 1. a health facility where patients receive treatment More Definitions → |
sanctity | 1. the quality of being holy More Definitions → |
gad | 1. wander aimlessly in search of pleasure 2. a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward More Definitions → |
pedantic | 1. marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects More Definitions → |
diarrhoea | 1. frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor More Definitions → |
deadwood | 1. a branch or a part of a tree that is dead 2. someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded More Definitions → |
caustic | 1. harsh or corrosive in tone 2. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action More Definitions → |
emporia | 1. a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain More Definitions → |
gleaming | 1. a flash of light (especially reflected light) 2. an appearance of reflected light More Definitions → |
parochial | 1. relating to or supported by or located in a parish 2. narrowly restricted in outlook or scope More Definitions → |
lakefront | 1. land bordering a lake More Definitions → |
basset | 1. smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears 2. appear at the surface More Definitions → |
dah | 1. the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code More Definitions → |
pall | 1. become less interesting or attractive 2. cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away More Definitions → |
artful | 1. not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness 2. marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft More Definitions → |
audacity | 1. fearless daring 2. aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery More Definitions → |
compositional | 1. arranging or grouping More Definitions → |
downwards | 1. spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position More Definitions → |
ordinal | 1. of or relating to a taxonomic order 2. being or denoting a numerical order in a series More Definitions → |
moat | 1. ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water More Definitions → |
caress | 1. a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it) 2. touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner More Definitions → |
swam | 1. travel through water 2. be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom More Definitions → |
mauve | 1. a moderate purple 2. of a pale to moderate greyish violet color More Definitions → |
hazy | 1. filled or abounding with fog or mist 2. indistinct or hazy in outline More Definitions → |
biodegradable | 1. capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria More Definitions → |
unrealized | 1. of persons; marked by failure to realize full potentialities More Definitions → |
paraphrase | 1. rewording for the purpose of clarification 2. express the same message in different words More Definitions → |
acetone | 1. the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics More Definitions → |
alanine | 1. a crystalline amino acid that occurs in many proteins More Definitions → |
clapping | 1. put quickly or forcibly 2. cause to strike the air in flight More Definitions → |
bloodstream | 1. the blood flowing through the circulatory system More Definitions → |
moa | 1. extinct flightless bird of New Zealand More Definitions → |
canna | 1. any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers More Definitions → |
liberate | 1. give equal rights to; of women and minorities 2. grant freedom to; free from confinement More Definitions → |
bombardier | 1. a noncommissioned officer in the British artillery 2. the member of a bomber crew responsible for using the bombsight and releasing the bombs on the target More Definitions → |
flatter | 1. praise somewhat dishonestly 2. lacking contrast or shading between tones More Definitions → |
acquitted | 1. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges 2. behave in a certain manner More Definitions → |
thesauri | 1. a book containing a classified list of synonyms More Definitions → |
cauldron | 1. a very large pot that is used for boiling More Definitions → |
cordial | 1. strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal 2. diffusing warmth and friendliness More Definitions → |
kabbalah | 1. an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret More Definitions → |
reassurance | 1. the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence More Definitions → |
delineated | 1. represented accurately or precisely More Definitions → |
patchy | 1. irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc. More Definitions → |
quarrel | 1. an angry dispute 2. an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges More Definitions → |
millennia | 1. a span of 1000 years 2. (New Testament) in the Book of Revelation it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness More Definitions → |
transitive | 1. a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical 2. designating a verb that requires a direct object to complete the meaning More Definitions → |
idealism | 1. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality 2. impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are More Definitions → |
hypoxia | 1. oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency More Definitions → |
separable | 1. capable of being divided or dissociated More Definitions → |
metallurgical | 1. of or relating to metallurgy More Definitions → |
pastime | 1. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) More Definitions → |
hexagonal | 1. having six sides or divided into hexagons More Definitions → |
throated | 1. having a throat as specified More Definitions → |
contravention | 1. coming into conflict with More Definitions → |
biosafety | 1. safety from exposure to infectious agents More Definitions → |
binomial | 1. of or relating to or consisting of two terms 2. (mathematics) a quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms; a polynomial with two terms More Definitions → |
canfield | 1. a form of solitaire that involves gambling More Definitions → |
hardball | 1. a no-nonsense attitude in business or politics 2. baseball as distinguished from softball More Definitions → |
renovate | 1. restore to a previous or better condition 2. make brighter and prettier More Definitions → |
actuary | 1. someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums) More Definitions → |
inaction | 1. the state of being inactive More Definitions → |
northward | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees 2. moving toward the north More Definitions → |
armoured | 1. used of animals; provided with protective covering 2. protected by armor (used of persons or things military) More Definitions → |
breathless | 1. not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty 2. tending to cause suspension of regular breathing More Definitions → |
reunification | 1. the act of coming together again More Definitions → |
moderating | 1. lessening in intensity or strength More Definitions → |
purgatory | 1. a temporary condition of torment or suffering 2. (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins More Definitions → |
unsaturated | 1. not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a substance at a given temperature 2. used of a compound (especially of carbon) containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond More Definitions → |
tillage | 1. arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops 2. the cultivation of soil for raising crops More Definitions → |
easterly | 1. lying in or toward the east 2. from the east; used especially of winds More Definitions → |
lagged | 1. hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. 2. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail More Definitions → |
lasagna | 1. baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables 2. very wide flat strips of pasta More Definitions → |
hawker | 1. someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals) 2. a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry More Definitions → |
calla | 1. South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix More Definitions → |
lifeguard | 1. an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents More Definitions → |
lagging | 1. hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. 2. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail More Definitions → |
indeterminate | 1. of uncertain or ambiguous nature 2. (of a quantity) having no definite value, as an equation that cannot be solved More Definitions → |
momentarily | 1. for an instant or moment 2. at any moment More Definitions → |
changeable | 1. capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature 2. such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change More Definitions → |
tragically | 1. in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences More Definitions → |
justifiable | 1. capable of being justified More Definitions → |
pram | 1. a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around More Definitions → |
anesthetic | 1. relating to or producing insensibility 2. characterized by insensibility More Definitions → |
anisotropy | 1. the property of being anisotropic; having a different value when measured in different directions More Definitions → |
unearned | 1. not gained by merit or labor or service More Definitions → |
thwart | 1. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of 2. a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat More Definitions → |
cladding | 1. a protective covering that protects the outside of a building More Definitions → |
luau | 1. an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment) More Definitions → |
convalescent | 1. a person who is recovering from illness 2. returning to health after illness or debility More Definitions → |
mackerel | 1. flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish 2. any of various fishes of the family Scombridae More Definitions → |
fasten | 1. cause to be firmly attached 2. become fixed or fastened More Definitions → |
goddamn | 1. used as expletives 2. expletives used informally as intensifiers More Definitions → |
jamboree | 1. a gay festivity More Definitions → |
geranium | 1. any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae More Definitions → |
leaching | 1. the process of leaching More Definitions → |
waxed | 1. treated with wax More Definitions → |
jaded | 1. exhausted 2. dulled by surfeit More Definitions → |
yardage | 1. distance measured in the aggregate number of yards More Definitions → |
radii | 1. the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere 2. a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere) More Definitions → |
desolate | 1. providing no shelter or sustenance 2. crushed by grief More Definitions → |
expander | 1. an electronic device that increases the dynamic range of the audio signal. More Definitions → |
peroxidase | 1. any of a group of enzymes (occurring especially in plant cells) that catalyze the oxidation of a compound by a peroxide More Definitions → |
outcast | 1. a person who is rejected (from society or home) 2. excluded from a society More Definitions → |
macabre | 1. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror More Definitions → |
wearer | 1. a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory More Definitions → |
declarative | 1. relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration 2. relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements More Definitions → |
semaphore | 1. send signals by or as if by semaphore 2. convey by semaphore, of information More Definitions → |
attainable | 1. capable of being attained or accomplished More Definitions → |
hearsay | 1. gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth 2. heard through another rather than directly More Definitions → |
standardize | 1. cause to conform to standard or norm 2. evaluate by comparing with a standard More Definitions → |
recyclable | 1. capable of being used again More Definitions → |
angioplasty | 1. an operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery More Definitions → |
matting | 1. twist together or entwine into a confusing mass 2. change texture so as to become matted and felt-like More Definitions → |
androgen | 1. male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics More Definitions → |
kilogram | 1. one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites More Definitions → |
pacemaker | 1. a leading instance in its field 2. a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat More Definitions → |
lasso | 1. catch with a lasso 2. a long noosed rope used to catch animals More Definitions → |
comparability | 1. qualities that are comparable More Definitions → |
industrialization | 1. the development of industry on an extensive scale More Definitions → |
cabana | 1. a small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool More Definitions → |
draught | 1. a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg 2. a large and hurried swallow More Definitions → |
comical | 1. arousing or provoking laughter More Definitions → |
catwalk | 1. narrow platform extending out into an auditorium 2. narrow pathway high in the air (as above a stage or between parts of a building or along a bridge) More Definitions → |
boarder | 1. a tenant in someone's house 2. someone who forces their way aboard ship More Definitions → |
ova | 1. the female reproductive cell; the female gamete More Definitions → |
ballooning | 1. flying in a balloon More Definitions → |
antineoplastic | 1. used in the treatment of cancer 2. any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function More Definitions → |
amplify | 1. increase in size, volume or significance 2. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth More Definitions → |
straining | 1. an intense or violent exertion 2. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean More Definitions → |
strapless | 1. having no straps 2. a woman's garment that exposes the shoulders and has no shoulder straps More Definitions → |
qualitatively | 1. in a qualitative manner More Definitions → |
handlebar | 1. the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle More Definitions → |
lesbianism | 1. female homosexuality More Definitions → |
angrily | 1. with anger More Definitions → |
vacate | 1. leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily 2. leave behind empty; move out of More Definitions → |
phytoplankton | 1. photosynthetic or plant constituent of plankton; mainly unicellular algae More Definitions → |
generational | 1. of or relating to a generation More Definitions → |
marquise | 1. a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess 2. permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. More Definitions → |
coriander | 1. Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley 2. dried coriander seeds used whole or ground More Definitions → |
protracted | 1. relatively long in duration; tediously protracted More Definitions → |
manipulative | 1. skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage More Definitions → |
evocative | 1. serving to bring to mind More Definitions → |
undeniable | 1. not possible to deny More Definitions → |
warlord | 1. supreme military leader exercising civil power in a region especially one accountable to nobody when the central government is weak More Definitions → |
amphibian | 1. relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia 2. a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water More Definitions → |
grandchild | 1. a child of your son or daughter More Definitions → |
substation | 1. a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network More Definitions → |
optically | 1. in an optical manner More Definitions → |
affine | 1. (mathematics) of or pertaining to the geometry of affine transformations 2. (anthropology) kin by marriage More Definitions → |
indignation | 1. a feeling of righteous anger More Definitions → |
menstruation | 1. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause More Definitions → |
hijacking | 1. robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force More Definitions → |
subcutaneous | 1. relating to or located below the epidermis More Definitions → |
factorization | 1. (mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression More Definitions → |
reiterate | 1. to say, state, or perform again More Definitions → |
trailblazer | 1. someone who marks a trail by leaving blazes on trees 2. someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art More Definitions → |
refrigerant | 1. causing cooling or freezing 2. any substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator) More Definitions → |
wad | 1. a small mass of soft material 2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
shearing | 1. removing by cutting off or clipping More Definitions → |
windward | 1. the direction from which the wind is coming 2. the side of something that is toward the wind More Definitions → |
brawl | 1. an uproarious party 2. a noisy fight in a crowd More Definitions → |
collaborator | 1. someone who assists in a plot 2. someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force More Definitions → |
barrister | 1. a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution More Definitions → |
assertive | 1. aggressively self-assured More Definitions → |
vane | 1. mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind 2. a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it More Definitions → |
detainee | 1. some held in custody More Definitions → |
alienated | 1. socially disoriented 2. caused to be unloved More Definitions → |
tubal | 1. of or relating to occurring in a tube such as e.g. the Fallopian tube or Eustachian tube More Definitions → |
entangled | 1. deeply involved especially in something complicated 2. twisted together in a tangled mass More Definitions → |
mane | 1. long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck 2. growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being More Definitions → |
ultrasonography | 1. using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs More Definitions → |
rosacea | 1. a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance More Definitions → |
transgendered | 1. a person who has undergone a sex change operation 2. involving a partial or full reversal of gender More Definitions → |
bayonet | 1. stab or kill someone with a bayonet 2. a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon More Definitions → |
considerate | 1. showing concern for the rights and feelings of others More Definitions → |
toxicological | 1. of or relating to toxicology More Definitions → |
extraneous | 1. not pertinent to the matter under consideration 2. not essential More Definitions → |
janitor | 1. someone employed to clean and maintain a building More Definitions → |
platypus | 1. small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae More Definitions → |
holla | 1. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) More Definitions → |
mohair | 1. fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat More Definitions → |
astrophysical | 1. of or concerned with astrophysics More Definitions → |
embankment | 1. a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection More Definitions → |
quadruple | 1. a set of four similar things considered as a unit 2. a quantity that is four times as great as another More Definitions → |
crazed | 1. driven insane More Definitions → |
shortcake | 1. very short biscuit dough baked as individual biscuits or a round loaf; served with sweetened fruit and usually whipped cream More Definitions → |
counteract | 1. act in opposition to 2. oppose or check by a counteraction More Definitions → |
tetracycline | 1. an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections More Definitions → |
discouraging | 1. depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action 2. expressing disapproval in order to dissuade More Definitions → |
paramilitary | 1. of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like or to assist a military unit 2. a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops) More Definitions → |
eyeball | 1. look at 2. the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye More Definitions → |
immunological | 1. of or relating to immunology More Definitions → |
telefax | 1. send something via a facsimile machine More Definitions → |
preservative | 1. tending or having the power to preserve 2. a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition More Definitions → |
famously | 1. in a manner or to an extent that is well known 2. wonderfully More Definitions → |
tribulation | 1. an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event More Definitions → |
rhea | 1. smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan 2. larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia More Definitions → |
controllable | 1. capable of being controlled More Definitions → |
surfactant | 1. a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved More Definitions → |
salaried | 1. receiving a salary 2. receiving or eligible for compensation More Definitions → |
spanner | 1. a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt More Definitions → |
intolerant | 1. unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion 2. narrow-minded about cherished opinions More Definitions → |
lithography | 1. a method of planographic printing from a metal or stone surface 2. the act of making a lithographic print More Definitions → |
dehydrated | 1. suffering from excessive loss of water from the body 2. preserved by removing natural moisture More Definitions → |
waveguide | 1. a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar More Definitions → |
suburbia | 1. a residential district located on the outskirts of a city 2. suburbanites considered as a cultural class or subculture More Definitions → |
optimally | 1. in an optimal and most desirable way More Definitions → |
generalize | 1. draw from specific cases for more general cases 2. speak or write in generalities More Definitions → |
alumnae | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) More Definitions → |
rudimentary | 1. being or involving basic facts or principles 2. being in the earliest stages of development More Definitions → |
triage | 1. sorting and allocating aid on the basis of need for or likely benefit from medical treatment or food More Definitions → |
beak | 1. beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles) 2. horny projecting mouth of a bird More Definitions → |
rabble | 1. a disorderly crowd of people 2. disparaging terms for the common people More Definitions → |
allergen | 1. any substance that can cause an allergy More Definitions → |
crystallography | 1. the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals More Definitions → |
gallbladder | 1. a muscular sac attached to the liver that stores bile (secreted by the liver) until it is needed for digestion More Definitions → |
nightwear | 1. garments designed to be worn in bed More Definitions → |
stagnant | 1. not circulating or flowing 2. not growing or changing; without force or vitality More Definitions → |
lactic | 1. of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey) More Definitions → |
cleanly | 1. habitually clean 2. smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly More Definitions → |
unclean | 1. soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime 2. having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws More Definitions → |
molasses | 1. thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining More Definitions → |
tablecloth | 1. a covering spread over a dining table More Definitions → |
delineation | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects More Definitions → |
analgesic | 1. capable of relieving pain 2. a medicine used to relieve pain More Definitions → |
machinist | 1. a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools More Definitions → |
anima | 1. (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious More Definitions → |
acetylcholine | 1. a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems More Definitions → |
loam | 1. a rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials More Definitions → |
hatching | 1. the production of young from an egg 2. shading consisting of multiple crossing lines More Definitions → |
rawhide | 1. untanned hide especially of cattle; cut in strips it is used for whips and ropes More Definitions → |
sequestration | 1. the act of segregating or sequestering 2. the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions More Definitions → |
agitated | 1. troubled emotionally and usually deeply 2. physically disturbed or set in motion More Definitions → |
inspectorate | 1. a body of inspectors More Definitions → |
octal | 1. of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base More Definitions → |
debilitating | 1. impairing the strength and vitality More Definitions → |
especial | 1. surpassing what is common or usual or expected More Definitions → |
betray | 1. reveal unintentionally 2. deliver to an enemy by treachery More Definitions → |
fandom | 1. the fans of a sport or famous person More Definitions → |
debacle | 1. a sudden and violent collapse 2. flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer More Definitions → |
procrastination | 1. the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time 2. slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it More Definitions → |
gauze | 1. (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings 2. a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave More Definitions → |
bronchial | 1. relating to or associated with the bronchi More Definitions → |
unilaterally | 1. in a unilateral manner; by means of one part or party More Definitions → |
hypoglycemia | 1. abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet More Definitions → |
revaluation | 1. a new appraisal or evaluation More Definitions → |
conditionally | 1. subject to a condition More Definitions → |
acyl | 1. any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group More Definitions → |
subterranean | 1. being or operating under the surface of the earth 2. lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed) More Definitions → |
amuse | 1. occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion 2. make (somebody) laugh More Definitions → |
villager | 1. one who has lived in a village most of their life More Definitions → |
assassinated | 1. murdered by surprise attack for political reasons More Definitions → |
baguette | 1. narrow French stick loaf More Definitions → |
grantor | 1. a person who makes a grant in legal form More Definitions → |
tangle | 1. force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action 2. tangle or complicate More Definitions → |
legitimately | 1. in a manner acceptable to common custom 2. in a lawfully recognized manner More Definitions → |
confederacy | 1. a union of political organizations 2. a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose More Definitions → |
matinee | 1. a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon) More Definitions → |
trawl | 1. fish with trawlers 2. a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys) More Definitions → |
taekwondo | 1. a Korean martial art similar to karate More Definitions → |
gamut | 1. a complete extent or range: 2. the entire scale of musical notes More Definitions → |
czar | 1. a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917) 2. a person having great power More Definitions → |
shattering | 1. the act of breaking something into small pieces 2. seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering More Definitions → |
inhaler | 1. a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion More Definitions → |
granularity | 1. the quality of being composed of relatively large particles More Definitions → |
albatross | 1. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps 2. large web-footed birds of the Southern Hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight More Definitions → |
formalized | 1. concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art) 2. given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures More Definitions → |
retraining | 1. training for a new occupation More Definitions → |
certificated | 1. furnished with or authorized by a certificate: More Definitions → |
amphibious | 1. relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia 2. operating or living on land and in water More Definitions → |
surfboard | 1. ride the waves of the sea with a surfboard 2. a narrow buoyant board for riding surf More Definitions → |
parson | 1. a person authorized to conduct religious worship More Definitions → |
ideograph | 1. a graphic character that indicates the meaning of a thing without indicating the sounds used to say it More Definitions → |
papillon | 1. small slender toy spaniel with erect ears and a black-spotted brown to white coat More Definitions → |
stingray | 1. large venomous ray with large barbed spines near the base of a thin whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds More Definitions → |
foal | 1. a young horse 2. give birth to a foal More Definitions → |
weatherproof | 1. able to withstand exposure to weather without damage 2. make resistant to bad weather More Definitions → |
precarious | 1. affording no ease or reassurance 2. fraught with danger More Definitions → |
pease | 1. seed of a pea plant used for food 2. the fruit or seed of a pea plant More Definitions → |
postmenopausal | 1. subsequent to menopause More Definitions → |
topographical | 1. concerned with topography More Definitions → |
dreary | 1. lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise 2. causing dejection More Definitions → |
scraper | 1. any of various hand tools for scraping More Definitions → |
wreckage | 1. the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked More Definitions → |
manta | 1. a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl 2. extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned More Definitions → |
unprepared | 1. without preparation; not prepared for More Definitions → |
deteriorate | 1. become worse or disintegrate 2. grow progressively worse More Definitions → |
treacherous | 1. dangerously unstable and unpredictable 2. tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans More Definitions → |
carnal | 1. of or relating to the body or flesh 2. marked by the appetites and passions of the body More Definitions → |
larceny | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully More Definitions → |
standardisation | 1. the condition in which a standard has been successfully established 2. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
mitigated | 1. made less severe or intense More Definitions → |
enigmatic | 1. not clear to the understanding 2. resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought More Definitions → |
anthropologist | 1. a social scientist who specializes in anthropology More Definitions → |
revamp | 1. to patch up or renovate; repair or restore 2. provide (a shoe) with a new vamp More Definitions → |
herbarium | 1. a collection of dried plants that are mounted and systematically classified for study More Definitions → |
arista | 1. bristlelike process near the tip of the antenna of certain flies More Definitions → |
chamomile | 1. Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis More Definitions → |
unravel | 1. become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of 2. disentangle More Definitions → |
prostatic | 1. relating to the prostate gland More Definitions → |
intimidate | 1. make timid or fearful 2. to compel or deter by or as if by threats More Definitions → |
android | 1. an automaton that resembles a human being 2. An operating system from Google for mobile devices More Definitions → |
anisotropic | 1. not invariant with respect to direction More Definitions → |
ambrosia | 1. a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae 2. any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma More Definitions → |
springboard | 1. a flexible board for jumping upward 2. a beginning from which an enterprise is launched More Definitions → |
rubella | 1. a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester More Definitions → |
bragging | 1. an instance of boastful talk 2. show off More Definitions → |
sapphic | 1. of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman More Definitions → |
cooperatively | 1. in close cooperation More Definitions → |
billionaire | 1. a very rich person whose material wealth is valued at more than a billion dollars More Definitions → |
slashed | 1. patterned by having color applied with sweeping strokes 2. having long and narrow ornamental cuts showing an underlying fabric More Definitions → |
watchful | 1. experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness 2. carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger More Definitions → |
appalled | 1. struck with fear, dread, or consternation 2. strike with disgust or revulsion More Definitions → |
evaporated | 1. drawn off in the form of vapor More Definitions → |
democratization | 1. the action of making something democratic More Definitions → |
affliction | 1. a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity 2. a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health More Definitions → |
zag | 1. an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions More Definitions → |
biostatistics | 1. a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis More Definitions → |
cilantro | 1. Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley 2. parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish More Definitions → |
terracotta | 1. a hard unglazed brownish-red earthenware More Definitions → |
saute | 1. a dish of sauteed food 2. fried quickly in a little fat More Definitions → |
certiorari | 1. a common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case More Definitions → |
satchel | 1. luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap More Definitions → |
madly | 1. in an ungovernable manner 2. in an insane manner More Definitions → |
orchestrated | 1. arranged for performance by an orchestra More Definitions → |
choreographer | 1. someone who creates new dances More Definitions → |
disdain | 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient More Definitions → |
exhausting | 1. having a debilitating effect 2. producing exhaustion More Definitions → |
absurdity | 1. a message whose content is at variance with reason 2. a ludicrous folly More Definitions → |
magnified | 1. increase in size, volume or significance 2. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth More Definitions → |
alabaster | 1. of or resembling alabaster 2. a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving More Definitions → |
abnormality | 1. an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies 2. retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence More Definitions → |
varicose | 1. abnormally swollen or knotty More Definitions → |
kidnap | 1. take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom More Definitions → |
romanticism | 1. impractical romantic ideals and attitudes 2. an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure) More Definitions → |
urination | 1. the discharge of urine More Definitions → |
cautionary | 1. warding off 2. serving to warn More Definitions → |
escalate | 1. increase in extent or intensity More Definitions → |
reinstate | 1. restore to the previous state or rank 2. bring back into original existence, use, function, or position More Definitions → |
mitral | 1. of or relating to or located in or near the mitral valve 2. relating to or resembling the miter worn by some clerics More Definitions → |
unthinkable | 1. incapable of being conceived or considered More Definitions → |
antisocial | 1. shunning contact with others 2. hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior More Definitions → |
scant | 1. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially 2. limit in quality or quantity More Definitions → |
pail | 1. a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top 2. the quantity contained in a pail More Definitions → |
obtainable | 1. capable of being obtained More Definitions → |
mastiff | 1. an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog More Definitions → |
carcinogenic | 1. causing or tending to cause cancer More Definitions → |
supercharged | 1. (of e.g. an engine) having the power increased by fitting with a supercharger 2. fraught with great emotion More Definitions → |
liberally | 1. freely in a nonliteral manner 2. in a generous manner More Definitions → |
dahlia | 1. any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia More Definitions → |
unwarranted | 1. incapable of being justified or explained 2. without a basis in reason or fact More Definitions → |
marmalade | 1. a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits More Definitions → |
terminally | 1. at the end More Definitions → |
ravine | 1. a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) More Definitions → |
revitalize | 1. restore strength 2. give new life or vigor to More Definitions → |
permeable | 1. allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through More Definitions → |
napalm | 1. gasoline jelled with aluminum soaps; highly incendiary liquid used in fire bombs and flamethrowers More Definitions → |
nave | 1. the central area of a church More Definitions → |
racetrack | 1. a course over which races are run More Definitions → |
atenolol | 1. an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.) More Definitions → |
adoration | 1. a feeling of profound love and admiration 2. the act of admiring strongly More Definitions → |
amity | 1. a cordial disposition 2. a state of friendship and cordiality More Definitions → |
decanter | 1. a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water More Definitions → |
starve | 1. be hungry; go without food 2. die of food deprivation More Definitions → |
prerogative | 1. a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) More Definitions → |
abscess | 1. symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue More Definitions → |
paraphernalia | 1. equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. More Definitions → |
masterful | 1. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill More Definitions → |
postnatal | 1. occurring immediately after birth More Definitions → |
tallied | 1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics 2. gain points in a game More Definitions → |
ballpoint | 1. a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper More Definitions → |
gondola | 1. a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof 2. long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled by sculling; traditionally used on canals of Venice More Definitions → |
podiatry | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the feet More Definitions → |
amphitheatre | 1. a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater) 2. an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held More Definitions → |
taka | 1. the basic unit of money in Bangladesh; equal to 100 paisa More Definitions → |
acumen | 1. a tapering point 2. shrewdness shown by keen insight More Definitions → |
blockage | 1. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction 2. an obstruction in a pipe or tube More Definitions → |
shatter | 1. break into many pieces 2. damage or destroy More Definitions → |
zonal | 1. relating to or of the nature of a zone 2. associated with or divided into zones More Definitions → |
unanticipated | 1. not anticipated More Definitions → |
dandelion | 1. any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls More Definitions → |
nuance | 1. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude More Definitions → |
pretrial | 1. (law) a conference held before the trial begins to bring the parties together to outline discovery proceedings and to define the issues to be tried; more useful in civil than in criminal cases More Definitions → |
classmate | 1. an acquaintance that you go to school with More Definitions → |
catechism | 1. a series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views 2. an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers More Definitions → |
visualized | 1. seen in the mind as a mental image More Definitions → |
clitoral | 1. of or relating to the clitoris More Definitions → |
mythological | 1. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity More Definitions → |
horseman | 1. a man skilled in equitation 2. a person who breeds and cares for horses More Definitions → |
chaparral | 1. dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes More Definitions → |
slacker | 1. a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime) More Definitions → |
bandana | 1. large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief More Definitions → |
padlock | 1. fasten with a padlock 2. a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut More Definitions → |
extrapolation | 1. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values 2. an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations More Definitions → |
telemark | 1. a turn made in skiing; the outside ski is placed ahead and turned gradually inwards More Definitions → |
dismantled | 1. torn down and broken up More Definitions → |
overcame | 1. win a victory over 2. get on top of; deal with successfully More Definitions → |
chimera | 1. a grotesque product of the imagination More Definitions → |
handkerchief | 1. a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory More Definitions → |
foaming | 1. emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation 2. producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease More Definitions → |
tassel | 1. adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end More Definitions → |
harmonized | 1. involving or characterized by harmony More Definitions → |
baffled | 1. people who are frustrated and perplexed 2. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment More Definitions → |
wasteful | 1. tending to squander and waste 2. inefficient in use of time and effort and materials More Definitions → |
stopwatch | 1. a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race) More Definitions → |
refraction | 1. the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another 2. the amount by which a propagating wave is bent More Definitions → |
substandard | 1. falling short of some prescribed norm More Definitions → |
retract | 1. formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure 2. pull away from a source of disgust or fear More Definitions → |
cardinality | 1. (mathematics) the number of elements in a set or group (considered as a property of that grouping) More Definitions → |
inaudible | 1. impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear More Definitions → |
frantically | 1. in an ungovernable manner More Definitions → |
typeface | 1. a specific size and style of type within a type family More Definitions → |
disintegration | 1. in a decomposed state 2. a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system More Definitions → |
changeover | 1. an event that results in a transformation More Definitions → |
theologian | 1. someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology More Definitions → |
individualism | 1. the quality of being individual 2. a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence More Definitions → |
starboard | 1. turn to the right, of helms or rudders 2. located on the right side of a ship or aircraft More Definitions → |
perpetuate | 1. cause to continue or prevail More Definitions → |
hematopoietic | 1. pertaining to the formation of blood or blood cells More Definitions → |
cabal | 1. a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue 2. a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) More Definitions → |
inflationary | 1. associated with or tending to cause increases in inflation More Definitions → |
beggar | 1. be beyond the resources of 2. reduce to beggary More Definitions → |
fallback | 1. to break off a military action with an enemy More Definitions → |
transferee | 1. (law) someone to whom a title or property is conveyed 2. someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another More Definitions → |
quantitatively | 1. in a quantitative manner More Definitions → |
abundantly | 1. in an abundant manner More Definitions → |
declination | 1. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline 2. a downward slope or bend More Definitions → |
cameraman | 1. a photographer who operates a movie camera More Definitions → |
dwarves | 1. a person who is markedly small 2. a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure More Definitions → |
cakewalk | 1. perform the cakewalk dance 2. a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake More Definitions → |
artiste | 1. a public performer (a dancer or singer) More Definitions → |
hasten | 1. act at high speed 2. move hurridly More Definitions → |
temperance | 1. the trait of avoiding excesses 2. abstaining from excess More Definitions → |
operable | 1. capable of being treated by surgical operation 2. fit or ready for use or service More Definitions → |
earthy | 1. of or consisting of or resembling earth 2. conspicuously and tastelessly indecent More Definitions → |
adored | 1. regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god) More Definitions → |
feathered | 1. having or covered with feathers 2. adorned with feathers or plumes More Definitions → |
photojournalism | 1. journalism that presents a story primarily through the use of pictures More Definitions → |
aggravating | 1. making worse More Definitions → |
centaur | 1. (classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse More Definitions → |
climatology | 1. meteorology of climates and their phenomena More Definitions → |
alveolar | 1. pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs 2. pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw More Definitions → |
passe | 1. out of fashion More Definitions → |
soya | 1. erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia 2. the most highly proteinaceous vegetable known; the fruit of the soybean plant is used in a variety of foods and as fodder (especially as a replacement for animal protein) More Definitions → |
anecdote | 1. short account of an incident (especially a biographical one) More Definitions → |
biofeedback | 1. a training program in which a person is given information about physiological processes (heart rate or blood pressure) that is not normally available with the goal of gaining conscious control of them More Definitions → |
partake | 1. have some of the qualities or attributes of something 2. have, give, or receive a share of More Definitions → |
rancher | 1. a person who owns or operates a ranch More Definitions → |
flathead | 1. food fish of the Indonesian region of the Pacific; resembles gurnards 2. pallid bottom-dwelling flat-headed fish with large eyes and a duck-like snout More Definitions → |
headcount | 1. number of people in a particular group More Definitions → |
panache | 1. distinctive and stylish elegance 2. a feathered plume on a helmet More Definitions → |
hallelujah | 1. a shout or song of praise to God More Definitions → |
bodyguard | 1. someone who escorts and protects a prominent person 2. a group of men who escort and protect some important person More Definitions → |
gubernatorial | 1. relating to a governor More Definitions → |
detract | 1. take away a part from; diminish More Definitions → |
portraying | 1. a representation by picture or portraiture More Definitions → |
bombardment | 1. the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) 2. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target More Definitions → |
salivary | 1. of or relating to saliva More Definitions → |
circadian | 1. of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals More Definitions → |
siesta | 1. a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries) More Definitions → |
satirical | 1. exposing human folly to ridicule More Definitions → |
pelagic | 1. relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean More Definitions → |
agronomy | 1. the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production More Definitions → |
amenable | 1. disposed or willing to conform 2. responsive to suggestions and influences More Definitions → |
sass | 1. an impudent or insolent rejoinder 2. answer back in an impudent or insolent manner More Definitions → |
phonological | 1. of or relating to phonology More Definitions → |
hatched | 1. emerged from an egg 2. shaded by means of fine parallel or crossed lines More Definitions → |
snappy | 1. apt to speak irritably 2. smart and fashionable More Definitions → |
hypocritical | 1. professing feelings or virtues one does not have More Definitions → |
trample | 1. tread or stomp heavily or roughly 2. injure by trampling or as if by trampling More Definitions → |
caspase | 1. any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis More Definitions → |
tolerable | 1. about average; acceptable 2. capable of being borne or endured More Definitions → |
magi | 1. a magician or sorcerer of ancient times 2. a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians More Definitions → |
attenuated | 1. of an electrical signal; reduced in amplitude with little or no distortion 2. reduced in strength More Definitions → |
wattage | 1. the product of voltage and current More Definitions → |
expeditionary | 1. (used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad More Definitions → |
humanistic | 1. of or pertaining to a philosophy asserting human dignity and man's capacity for fulfillment through reason and scientific method and often rejecting religion 2. of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism More Definitions → |
travelogue | 1. a film or illustrated lecture on traveling More Definitions → |
truncation | 1. the property of being truncated or short 2. the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces) More Definitions → |
downgrade | 1. the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends 2. rate lower; lower in value or esteem More Definitions → |
biliary | 1. relating to or containing bile 2. relating to the bile ducts or the gallbladder More Definitions → |
universalist | 1. of or relating to or tending toward universalism More Definitions → |
japonica | 1. greenhouse shrub with glossy green leaves and showy fragrant rose-like flowers; cultivated in many varieties 2. deciduous thorny shrub native to Japan having red blossoms More Definitions → |
megabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobytes or 10^6 (1,000,000) bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes More Definitions → |
grapple | 1. a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope 2. a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam More Definitions → |
proverbial | 1. of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb 2. widely known and spoken of More Definitions → |
histological | 1. of or relating to histology More Definitions → |
tranquillity | 1. an untroubled state; free from disturbances 2. a state of peace and quiet More Definitions → |
etcetera | 1. continuing in the same way 2. additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same; entity, other pronoun; pronoun, entity; quantifier: other More Definitions → |
monastic | 1. a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work 2. of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows More Definitions → |
ponderosa | 1. common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature More Definitions → |
catamaran | 1. a boat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck More Definitions → |
preoperative | 1. happening or done before and in preparation for a surgical operation More Definitions → |
wheelbase | 1. the distance from the center of a car's front wheel to the rear axle More Definitions → |
ramble | 1. continue talking or writing in a desultory manner 2. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment More Definitions → |
quartile | 1. (statistics) any of three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts each containing one quarter of the scores More Definitions → |
hexagon | 1. a six-sided polygon More Definitions → |
consensual | 1. existing by consent More Definitions → |
altimeter | 1. an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation More Definitions → |
sharpener | 1. any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper More Definitions → |
covalent | 1. of or relating to or characterized by covalence More Definitions → |
tarpon | 1. large silvery game fish of warm Atlantic coastal waters especially off Florida More Definitions → |
radix | 1. (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place More Definitions → |
racecourse | 1. a course over which races are run More Definitions → |
extraterrestrial | 1. originating or located or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere 2. a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere More Definitions → |
plankton | 1. the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water More Definitions → |
flowchart | 1. a diagram of the sequence of operations in a computer program or an accounting system More Definitions → |
tacky | 1. (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch 2. tastelessly showy More Definitions → |
gravitation | 1. (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface 2. movement downward resulting from gravitational attraction More Definitions → |
menopausal | 1. of or relating to the menopause More Definitions → |
retrograde | 1. move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies 2. move in a direction contrary to the usual one More Definitions → |
exaggeration | 1. extravagant exaggeration 2. the act of making something more noticeable than usual More Definitions → |
shadowy | 1. filled with shade 2. lacking clarity or distinctness More Definitions → |
archangel | 1. an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy 2. a biennial cultivated herb; its stems are candied and eaten and its roots are used medicinally More Definitions → |
abalone | 1. any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior More Definitions → |
primordial | 1. having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state More Definitions → |
acceptor | 1. (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated 2. the person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures More Definitions → |
gingham | 1. a clothing fabric in a plaid weave More Definitions → |
gossamer | 1. characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy 2. so thin as to transmit light More Definitions → |
hairdresser | 1. someone who cuts or beautifies hair More Definitions → |
intracranial | 1. within the skull More Definitions → |
chasm | 1. a deep opening in the earth's surface More Definitions → |
haggis | 1. made of sheep's or calf's viscera minced with oatmeal and suet and onions and boiled in the animal's stomach More Definitions → |
electromechanical | 1. of or relating to or involving an electrically operated mechanical device More Definitions → |
reactionary | 1. an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism 2. opposed to political or social liberalism or reform More Definitions → |
grappling | 1. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat 2. the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down More Definitions → |
hammering | 1. the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) More Definitions → |
masculinity | 1. the properties characteristic of the male sex 2. the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men More Definitions → |
earnestly | 1. in a serious manner More Definitions → |
amphitheater | 1. a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater) 2. an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held More Definitions → |
acutely | 1. in a keen or penetrating way 2. having a rapid onset More Definitions → |
masse | 1. a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball More Definitions → |
rearrange | 1. put into a new order or arrangement More Definitions → |
warfarin | 1. an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus More Definitions → |
overheating | 1. excessive heating More Definitions → |
inflate | 1. exaggerate or make bigger 2. fill with gas or air More Definitions → |
desirability | 1. the quality of being worthy of desiring 2. attractiveness to the opposite sex More Definitions → |
ravel | 1. disentangle 2. tangle or complicate More Definitions → |
flycatcher | 1. any of a large group of small songbirds that feed on insects taken on the wing 2. large American birds that characteristically catch insects on the wing More Definitions → |
balsam | 1. any seed plant yielding balsam 2. any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes More Definitions → |
kale | 1. informal terms for money 2. a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head More Definitions → |
authorise | 1. give or delegate power or authority to 2. grant authorization or clearance for More Definitions → |
eyeglass | 1. lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles More Definitions → |
waterside | 1. land bordering a body of water More Definitions → |
schnauzer | 1. old German breed of sturdy black or greyish wire-haired terriers having a blunt muzzle ranging in size from fairly small to very large; used as ratters and guard dogs or police dogs More Definitions → |
idealistic | 1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas 2. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style More Definitions → |
workday | 1. a day on which work is done 2. the amount of time that a worker must work for an agreed daily wage More Definitions → |
eared | 1. worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down 2. having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind; often used in combination More Definitions → |
earphone | 1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear More Definitions → |
hypermedia | 1. a multimedia system in which related items of information are connected and can be presented together More Definitions → |
cutlass | 1. a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors More Definitions → |
illiteracy | 1. ignorance resulting from not reading 2. an inability to read More Definitions → |
addressee | 1. one to whom something is addressed More Definitions → |
amalgamation | 1. the combination of two or more commercial companies More Definitions → |
sublimation | 1. (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid 2. (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable More Definitions → |
preponderance | 1. superiority in power or influence 2. a superiority in numbers or amount More Definitions → |
cowardly | 1. lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted More Definitions → |
messianic | 1. of or relating to a messiah promising deliverance More Definitions → |
generalist | 1. a modern scholar who is in a position to acquire more than superficial knowledge about many different interests More Definitions → |
gastronomy | 1. a particular style of cookery (as of a region) 2. the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food More Definitions → |
expectant | 1. marked by eager anticipation 2. in an advanced stage of pregnancy More Definitions → |
octagon | 1. an eight-sided polygon More Definitions → |
azalea | 1. any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors More Definitions → |
magnetics | 1. the branch of science that studies magnetism More Definitions → |
halide | 1. a salt of any halogen acid More Definitions → |
metabolite | 1. any substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism) More Definitions → |
headgear | 1. clothing for the head 2. the hoist at the pithead of a mine More Definitions → |
predicament | 1. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one More Definitions → |
slacks | 1. (used in the plural) pants for casual wear More Definitions → |
subtropical | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics More Definitions → |
gratuitous | 1. without cause 2. costing nothing More Definitions → |
fatally | 1. with fatal consequences or implications More Definitions → |
ephemeral | 1. anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form 2. lasting a very short time More Definitions → |
radium | 1. an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores More Definitions → |
dissimilar | 1. not similar 2. not alike or similar More Definitions → |
mutilation | 1. an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part 2. the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something More Definitions → |
prawn | 1. any of various edible decapod crustaceans 2. shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible More Definitions → |
algal | 1. of or relating to alga More Definitions → |
injectable | 1. (used of drugs) capable of being injected More Definitions → |
cognizant | 1. (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception More Definitions → |
bravely | 1. in a courageous manner More Definitions → |
ethically | 1. in an ethical manner; from an ethical point of view; according to ethics More Definitions → |
shaper | 1. a person who makes things 2. a machine tool for shaping metal or wood More Definitions → |
cheater | 1. someone who leads you to believe something that is not true More Definitions → |
clematis | 1. any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers More Definitions → |
slashing | 1. as if striking with slashing blows More Definitions → |
fluctuating | 1. having unpredictable ups and downs More Definitions → |
demeanor | 1. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people More Definitions → |
shipboard | 1. casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship More Definitions → |
paganism | 1. any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism More Definitions → |
practicality | 1. concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities More Definitions → |
pancreatitis | 1. inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain More Definitions → |
campanile | 1. a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building More Definitions → |
auld | 1. a Scottish word More Definitions → |
hao | 1. 10 hao equal 1 dong in Vietnam More Definitions → |
spanned | 1. to cover or extend over an area or time period More Definitions → |
celiac | 1. belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease 2. of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen More Definitions → |
scriptural | 1. of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible 2. written or relating to writing More Definitions → |
discontinuation | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) More Definitions → |
heartache | 1. intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) More Definitions → |
exacting | 1. having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures 2. severe and unremitting in making demands More Definitions → |
wanton | 1. waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently 2. indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life More Definitions → |
bookmaker | 1. a maker of books; someone who edits or publishes or binds books 2. a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races) More Definitions → |
amalgam | 1. an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams 2. a combination or blend of diverse things More Definitions → |
necessitate | 1. require as useful, just, or proper 2. cause to be a concomitant More Definitions → |
aver | 1. report or maintain 2. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true More Definitions → |
commemorating | 1. intended as a commemoration More Definitions → |
notional | 1. not based on fact; existing only in the imagination 2. not based on fact or investigation More Definitions → |
desolation | 1. the state of being decayed or destroyed 2. a bleak and desolate atmosphere More Definitions → |
gander | 1. mature male goose More Definitions → |
bastille | 1. a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner) More Definitions → |
magnetometer | 1. a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields More Definitions → |
traceable | 1. (usually followed by `to') able to be traced to 2. capable of being traced or tracked More Definitions → |
invariance | 1. the quality of being resistant to variation 2. the nature of a quantity or property or function that remains unchanged when a given transformation is applied to it More Definitions → |
savor | 1. derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in 2. have flavor; taste of something More Definitions → |
darkly | 1. without light 2. in a dark glowering menacing manner More Definitions → |
faithfulness | 1. the quality of being faithful More Definitions → |
pleural | 1. of or relating to the pleura or the walls of the thorax More Definitions → |
heraldry | 1. the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies 2. emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms More Definitions → |
incomparable | 1. such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared More Definitions → |
resonator | 1. a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves 2. an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude More Definitions → |
angered | 1. marked by extreme anger More Definitions → |
mademoiselle | 1. small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico More Definitions → |
anthropogenic | 1. of or relating to the study of the origins and development of human beings More Definitions → |
macroscopic | 1. visible to the naked eye; using the naked eye 2. large enough to be visible with the naked eye More Definitions → |
geopolitical | 1. of or relating to geopolitics More Definitions → |
varietal | 1. a wine made principally from one grape and carrying the name of that grape More Definitions → |
adamant | 1. impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason 2. very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem More Definitions → |
epidural | 1. regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery 2. on or outside the dura mater More Definitions → |
teardrop | 1. anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring) 2. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands More Definitions → |
tableau | 1. a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting) 2. any dramatic scene More Definitions → |
anion | 1. a negatively charged ion More Definitions → |
numeral | 1. of or relating to or denoting numbers 2. a symbol used to represent a number More Definitions → |
vernal | 1. of or characteristic of or occurring in spring 2. suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh More Definitions → |
tabby | 1. a cat with a grey or tawny coat mottled with black 2. female cat More Definitions → |
sima | 1. rock that form the continuous lower layer of the earth's crust; rich in silicon and magnesium More Definitions → |
tala | 1. the basic unit of money in Western Samoa More Definitions → |
frigate | 1. a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries 2. a United States warship larger than a destroyer and smaller than a cruiser More Definitions → |
instalment | 1. a part of a broadcast serial 2. a part of a published serial More Definitions → |
dazed | 1. in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock 2. stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion) More Definitions → |
bicentennial | 1. of or relating to or completing a period of 200 years 2. the 200th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
mineralogy | 1. the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them More Definitions → |
harrier | 1. a persistent attacker 2. a hound that resembles a foxhound but is smaller; used to hunt rabbits More Definitions → |
strainer | 1. a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through More Definitions → |
paragliding | 1. gliding in a parasail More Definitions → |
whitetail | 1. common North American deer; tail has a white underside More Definitions → |
overpayment | 1. a payment larger than needed or expected 2. the act of paying too much More Definitions → |
blatantly | 1. in a blatant manner More Definitions → |
veritable | 1. often used as intensifiers 2. not counterfeit or copied More Definitions → |
percutaneous | 1. through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches) More Definitions → |
healthful | 1. conducive to good health of body or mind 2. free from filth and pathogens More Definitions → |
negate | 1. be in contradiction with 2. deny the truth of More Definitions → |
sacrificial | 1. used in or connected with a sacrifice More Definitions → |
intrastate | 1. relating to or existing within the boundaries of a state More Definitions → |
abnormally | 1. in an abnormal manner More Definitions → |
refrigerate | 1. preserve by chilling 2. cool or chill in or as if in a refrigerator More Definitions → |
encroachment | 1. any entry into an area not previously occupied 2. entry to another's property without right or permission More Definitions → |
cochlear | 1. of or relating to the cochlea of the ear More Definitions → |
seaboard | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort More Definitions → |
foldable | 1. capable of being folded up and stored More Definitions → |
precast | 1. of structural members especially of concrete; cast into form before being transported to the site of installation More Definitions → |
humiliated | 1. subdued or brought low in condition or status 2. made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride More Definitions → |
radiographic | 1. relating to or produced by radiography More Definitions → |
kinematics | 1. the branch of mechanics concerned with motion without reference to force or mass More Definitions → |
vagabond | 1. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment 2. anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place More Definitions → |
personalise | 1. make personal or more personal More Definitions → |
consecrated | 1. solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose 2. made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use More Definitions → |
oscillating | 1. having periodic vibrations More Definitions → |
foray | 1. a sudden short attack 2. an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) More Definitions → |
opiate | 1. a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative More Definitions → |
harmonisation | 1. a piece of harmonized music 2. singing in harmony More Definitions → |
unmistakable | 1. clearly evident to the mind 2. clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment More Definitions → |
rhubarb | 1. long pinkish sour leafstalks usually eaten cooked and sweetened 2. plants having long green or reddish acidic leafstalks growing in basal clumps; stems (and only the stems) are edible when cooked; leaves are poisonous More Definitions → |
ragtime | 1. music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano) More Definitions → |
zinfandel | 1. dry fruity red wine from California More Definitions → |
mayoral | 1. of or relating to a mayor or the office of mayor More Definitions → |
sneaking | 1. not openly expressed More Definitions → |
unassisted | 1. unsupported by other people 2. lacking help More Definitions → |
immutable | 1. not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature 2. constant and unchanging More Definitions → |
overtake | 1. catch up with and possibly overtake 2. travel past More Definitions → |
substantiate | 1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts 2. represent in bodily form More Definitions → |
unbeaten | 1. not conquered More Definitions → |
aloft | 1. at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship 2. upward More Definitions → |
mated | 1. occurring in pairs or as a pair 2. of or relating to a marriage partner More Definitions → |
wart | 1. any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals) 2. an imperfection in someone or something that is suggestive of a wart (especially in smallness or unattractiveness) More Definitions → |
nonpartisan | 1. a person who is nonpartisan 2. free from party affiliation or bias More Definitions → |
armament | 1. weaponry used by military or naval force 2. the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war More Definitions → |
chinchilla | 1. the expensive silvery grey fur of the chinchilla 2. a thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton More Definitions → |
arrhythmia | 1. an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart More Definitions → |
workwear | 1. heavy-duty clothes for manual or physical work More Definitions → |
grafting | 1. the act of grafting something onto something else More Definitions → |
transpose | 1. change the order or arrangement of 2. transfer from one place or period to another More Definitions → |
neutralize | 1. make politically neutral and thus inoffensive 2. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of More Definitions → |
grandstand | 1. the audience at a stadium or racetrack 2. a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof More Definitions → |
allocator | 1. a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion More Definitions → |
habitation | 1. the native habitat or home of an animal or plant 2. housing that someone is living in More Definitions → |
expanse | 1. a wide scope 2. the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary More Definitions → |
blackwater | 1. any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells More Definitions → |
larkspur | 1. any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium More Definitions → |
arles | 1. money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract More Definitions → |
kea | 1. large brownish-green New Zealand parrot More Definitions → |
concealment | 1. the condition of being concealed or hidden 2. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something More Definitions → |
stapler | 1. a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together More Definitions → |
encased | 1. covered or protected with or as if with a case More Definitions → |
undertaker | 1. one whose business is the management of funerals More Definitions → |
scalloped | 1. having a margin with rounded scallops More Definitions → |
organically | 1. as an important constituent 2. involving carbon compounds More Definitions → |
bathe | 1. cleanse the entire body 2. suffuse or envelope with something More Definitions → |
scarred | 1. mark with a scar 2. deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury More Definitions → |
spearhead | 1. be the leader of 2. someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.) More Definitions → |
coronal | 1. flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes More Definitions → |
transparently | 1. so as to be easily understood or seen through 2. so as to allow the passage of light More Definitions → |
pula | 1. the basic unit of money in Botswana More Definitions → |
aeroplane | 1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets More Definitions → |
nagging | 1. bother persistently with trivial complaints 2. worry persistently More Definitions → |
fatherhood | 1. the kinship relation between an offspring and the father 2. the status of a religious leader More Definitions → |
contemporaneous | 1. occurring in the same period of time 2. of the same period More Definitions → |
outlawed | 1. contrary to or forbidden by law More Definitions → |
magnetization | 1. the extent or degree to which something is magnetized 2. the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently) More Definitions → |
inlaid | 1. adorned by inlays 2. decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal More Definitions → |
baldness | 1. the condition of having no hair on the top of the head More Definitions → |
didactic | 1. instructive (especially excessively) More Definitions → |
delicately | 1. in a delicate manner More Definitions → |
irritability | 1. an irritable petulant feeling 2. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part More Definitions → |
provocation | 1. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment 2. something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action More Definitions → |
desertification | 1. the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land More Definitions → |
biohazard | 1. hazard to humans or the environment resulting from biological agents or conditions 2. any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare More Definitions → |
slapping | 1. hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand 2. to play music at loud volume More Definitions → |
slaying | 1. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being More Definitions → |
mahatma | 1. (Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage More Definitions → |
inadvertent | 1. happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally More Definitions → |
homophobia | 1. prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality More Definitions → |
heartily | 1. with gusto and without reservation 2. in a hearty manner More Definitions → |
intifada | 1. an uprising by Palestinian Arabs (in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank) against Israel in the late 1980s and again in 2000 More Definitions → |
carina | 1. any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom More Definitions → |
moustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
balsamic | 1. of or relating to or containing balsam More Definitions → |
classically | 1. in the manner of Greek and Roman culture More Definitions → |
calorimeter | 1. a measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat More Definitions → |
idiopathic | 1. (of diseases) arising from an unknown cause More Definitions → |
unidirectional | 1. operating or moving or allowing movement in one direction only More Definitions → |
teacup | 1. as much as a teacup will hold 2. a cup from which tea is drunk More Definitions → |
cabinetry | 1. the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality) More Definitions → |
infraction | 1. a crime less serious than a felony More Definitions → |
stagnation | 1. a state of inactivity (in business or art etc) 2. inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation More Definitions → |
displace | 1. cause to move, usually with force or pressure 2. take the place of or have precedence over More Definitions → |
iterate | 1. to say, state, or perform again 2. run or be performed again More Definitions → |
perishable | 1. food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated 2. liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay More Definitions → |
simian | 1. relating to or resembling an ape 2. an ape or monkey More Definitions → |
apiece | 1. to or from every one of two or more (considered individually) More Definitions → |
gammon | 1. meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked) 2. hind portion of a side of bacon More Definitions → |
ganglia | 1. an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons More Definitions → |
headway | 1. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something 2. forward movement More Definitions → |
alluring | 1. highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire More Definitions → |
buzzard | 1. a New World vulture that is common in South America and Central America and the southern United States 2. the common European short-winged hawk More Definitions → |
halting | 1. disabled in the feet or legs 2. fragmentary or halting from emotional strain More Definitions → |
universality | 1. the quality of being universal; existing everywhere More Definitions → |
veranda | 1. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed) More Definitions → |
insatiable | 1. impossible to satisfy More Definitions → |
actuality | 1. the state of actually existing objectively More Definitions → |
teased | 1. feeling mild pleasurable excitement More Definitions → |
detain | 1. deprive of freedom; take into confinement 2. stop or halt More Definitions → |
immunisation | 1. the act of making immune (especially by inoculation) More Definitions → |
flatten | 1. make flat or flatter 2. become flat or flatter More Definitions → |
savant | 1. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field More Definitions → |
leaded | 1. treated or mixed with lead 2. (of panes of glass) fixed in place by means of thin strips of lead More Definitions → |
vinaigrette | 1. oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic More Definitions → |
globular | 1. having the shape of a sphere or ball More Definitions → |
unreadable | 1. not easily deciphered More Definitions → |
balsa | 1. strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats 2. forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts More Definitions → |
brasserie | 1. a small restaurant serving beer and wine as well as food; usually cheap More Definitions → |
fanatical | 1. marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea More Definitions → |
caper | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis 2. pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces More Definitions → |
pecuniary | 1. relating to or involving money More Definitions → |
mucosal | 1. of or relating to mucous membranes More Definitions → |
quack | 1. utter quacking noises 2. act as a medical quack or a charlatan More Definitions → |
drape | 1. arrange in a particular way 2. place casually More Definitions → |
doomsday | 1. (New Testament) day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives 2. an unpleasant or disastrous destiny More Definitions → |
scarring | 1. mark with a scar More Definitions → |
daydream | 1. have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy 2. have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake More Definitions → |
bicarbonate | 1. a salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3) in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate More Definitions → |
cask | 1. the quantity a cask will hold 2. a cylindrical container that holds liquids More Definitions → |
dietitian | 1. a specialist in the study of diet and nutrition More Definitions → |
auberge | 1. a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers More Definitions → |
paprika | 1. plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers 2. a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos More Definitions → |
incarnate | 1. make concrete and real 2. represent in bodily form More Definitions → |
novella | 1. a short novel More Definitions → |
maw | 1. informal terms for the mouth More Definitions → |
nascent | 1. being born or beginning More Definitions → |
rehabilitate | 1. help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute 2. reinstall politically More Definitions → |
patina | 1. a fine coating of oxide (produced by oxidation over a long period of time) on the surface of a metal (particularly copper) 2. an acquired change in the appearance of something (other than metal or wood) More Definitions → |
plasmodium | 1. multinucleate sheet of cytoplasm characteristic of some stages of such organisms as slime molds 2. parasitic protozoan of the genus Plasmodium that causes malaria in humans More Definitions → |
gratifying | 1. pleasing to the mind or feeling 2. affording satisfaction or pleasure More Definitions → |
undersea | 1. beneath the surface of the sea More Definitions → |
unlawfully | 1. not conforming to the law More Definitions → |
vanadium | 1. a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite More Definitions → |
polygamy | 1. the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a time More Definitions → |
unstoppable | 1. not capable of being stopped More Definitions → |
barbershop | 1. a shop where men can get their hair cut More Definitions → |
woodman | 1. someone who lives in the woods 2. makes things out of wood More Definitions → |
gravely | 1. in a grave and sober manner 2. to a severe or serious degree More Definitions → |
idiosyncratic | 1. peculiar to the individual More Definitions → |
kilowatt | 1. a unit of power equal to 1000 watts More Definitions → |
commutative | 1. (of a binary operation) independent of order; as in e.g. "a x b = b x a" More Definitions → |
rationally | 1. in a rational manner More Definitions → |
uproar | 1. a state of commotion and noise and confusion 2. loud confused noise from many sources More Definitions → |
angiogenesis | 1. the formation of new blood vessels More Definitions → |
nematode | 1. unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic More Definitions → |
administratively | 1. by or for an administrator More Definitions → |
cancerous | 1. relating to or affected with cancer 2. like a cancer; an evil that grows and spreads More Definitions → |
passer | 1. a person who passes by casually or by chance 2. a person who passes as a member of a different ethnic or racial group More Definitions → |
reassessment | 1. a new appraisal or evaluation More Definitions → |
hurrah | 1. a victory cheer 2. shout `hurrah!' More Definitions → |
epitaph | 1. an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there 2. a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person More Definitions → |
bursary | 1. the treasury of a public institution or religious order More Definitions → |
dependability | 1. the quality of being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
overdraft | 1. a draft in excess of the credit balance More Definitions → |
mycoplasma | 1. any of a group of small parasitic bacteria that lack cell walls and can survive without oxygen; can cause pneumonia and urinary tract infection More Definitions → |
cacti | 1. any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines More Definitions → |
bugaboo | 1. an imaginary monster used to frighten children 2. a source of concern More Definitions → |
aeration | 1. the process of exposing to air (so as to purify) 2. the act of charging a liquid with a gas making it effervescent More Definitions → |
antennae | 1. an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals 2. sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ More Definitions → |
headmaster | 1. presiding officer of a school More Definitions → |
walrus | 1. either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber More Definitions → |
prostaglandin | 1. a potent substance that acts like a hormone and is found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity More Definitions → |
generative | 1. producing new life or offspring 2. having the ability to produce or originate More Definitions → |
apical | 1. situated at an apex More Definitions → |
disinfectant | 1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms 2. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease More Definitions → |
intoxicating | 1. causing intoxication 2. extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic More Definitions → |
retreated | 1. people who have retreated More Definitions → |
spatula | 1. a turner with a narrow flexible blade 2. a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances More Definitions → |
stardom | 1. the status of being acknowledged as a star More Definitions → |
farthest | 1. (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order 2. to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense) More Definitions → |
vaulted | 1. having a hemispherical vault or dome More Definitions → |
formalities | 1. a requirement of etiquette or custom More Definitions → |
vertebral | 1. of or relating to or constituting vertebrae More Definitions → |
restatement | 1. a revised statement More Definitions → |
wakeboard | 1. a buoyant board (resembling a surfboard) that is used to ride over water while being pulled behind a motorboat More Definitions → |
saucy | 1. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality 2. improperly forward or bold More Definitions → |
masque | 1. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks More Definitions → |
scandalous | 1. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation More Definitions → |
menacing | 1. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments More Definitions → |
askew | 1. turned or twisted toward one side 2. turned or twisted to one side More Definitions → |
groan | 1. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval 2. indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure More Definitions → |
uncontrollable | 1. difficult to solve or alleviate 2. incapable of being controlled More Definitions → |
leukaemia | 1. malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
paperboard | 1. a cardboard suitable for making posters More Definitions → |
bracken | 1. fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions 2. large coarse fern often several feet high; essentially weed ferns; cosmopolitan More Definitions → |
decadence | 1. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities More Definitions → |
arduous | 1. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort 2. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance More Definitions → |
streetcar | 1. a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity More Definitions → |
sadistic | 1. deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another More Definitions → |
martingale | 1. a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head 2. spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat More Definitions → |
reclassification | 1. classifying something again (usually in a new category) More Definitions → |
takeaway | 1. prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises 2. a concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures More Definitions → |
inseparable | 1. not capable of being separated More Definitions → |
vestal | 1. of or relating to Vesta 2. a chaste woman More Definitions → |
bola | 1. a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie 2. a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin More Definitions → |
variously | 1. in diverse ways More Definitions → |
hematite | 1. the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form More Definitions → |
unintentionally | 1. without intention; in an unintentional manner More Definitions → |
dashing | 1. lively and spirited 2. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners More Definitions → |
incinerator | 1. a furnace for incinerating (especially to dispose of refuse) More Definitions → |
abate | 1. make less active or intense 2. become less in amount or intensity More Definitions → |
fibroblast | 1. a cell from which connective tissue develops More Definitions → |
ream | 1. squeeze the juice out (of a fruit) with a reamer 2. remove by making a hole or by boring More Definitions → |
addenda | 1. textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end More Definitions → |
cardiopulmonary | 1. of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions More Definitions → |
shiatsu | 1. treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body More Definitions → |
understatement | 1. a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said More Definitions → |
apropos | 1. of an appropriate or pertinent nature 2. at an opportune time More Definitions → |
concatenation | 1. the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series 2. the linking together of a consecutive series of symbols or events or ideas etc More Definitions → |
seascape | 1. a view of the sea 2. a painting of the sea (as distinguished from a landscape) More Definitions → |
horseradish | 1. the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning 2. coarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root More Definitions → |
bleached | 1. having lost freshness or brilliance of color 2. (used of color) artificially produced; not natural More Definitions → |
cortina | 1. a cobwebby partial veil consisting of silky fibrils More Definitions → |
arbiter | 1. someone with the power to settle matters at will 2. someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue More Definitions → |
hazelnut | 1. any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk 2. nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus More Definitions → |
pampering | 1. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire 2. gratifying tastes, appetites, or desires More Definitions → |
antimony | 1. a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite More Definitions → |
hater | 1. a person who hates More Definitions → |
buoyant | 1. tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas 2. characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness More Definitions → |
surrealism | 1. a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams More Definitions → |
clamshell | 1. the shell of a clam 2. a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam More Definitions → |
luminance | 1. the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light More Definitions → |
combatant | 1. someone who fights (or is fighting) 2. engaging in or ready for combat More Definitions → |
synchronisation | 1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time 2. an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison More Definitions → |
prejudicial | 1. tending to favor preconceived ideas 2. (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury More Definitions → |
melamine | 1. a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins More Definitions → |
inappropriately | 1. in an inappropriate manner More Definitions → |
vitally | 1. to a vital degree More Definitions → |
mavis | 1. common Old World thrush noted for its song More Definitions → |
chatted | 1. talk socially without exchanging too much information More Definitions → |
visage | 1. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) 2. the appearance conveyed by a person's face More Definitions → |
astonishment | 1. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising More Definitions → |
suppressant | 1. a drug that suppresses appetite More Definitions → |
catapult | 1. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult 2. hurl as if with a sling More Definitions → |
martyrdom | 1. death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause 2. any experience that causes intense suffering More Definitions → |
manna | 1. hardened sugary exudation of various trees 2. (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus More Definitions → |
gnat | 1. any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies 2. (British usage) mosquito More Definitions → |
southward | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees 2. moving toward the south More Definitions → |
copycat | 1. someone who copies the words or behavior of another More Definitions → |
adorn | 1. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. 2. be beautiful to look at More Definitions → |
contemplative | 1. a person devoted to the contemplative life 2. deeply or seriously thoughtful More Definitions → |
awkwardly | 1. in an awkward manner More Definitions → |
baffle | 1. be a mystery or bewildering to 2. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of More Definitions → |
thermally | 1. by means of heat or with respect to thermal properties More Definitions → |
albino | 1. an animal with congenital albinism 2. a person with congenital albinism: white hair and milky skin; eyes are usually pink More Definitions → |
conjugation | 1. the state of being joined together 2. the inflection of verbs More Definitions → |
anklets | 1. a sock that reaches just above the ankle More Definitions → |
impasse | 1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible 2. a street with only one way in or out More Definitions → |
disinformation | 1. misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc.) More Definitions → |
echocardiography | 1. a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study to structure and motions of the heart More Definitions → |
amok | 1. wildly frenzied and out of control 2. wildly; without self-control More Definitions → |
squaw | 1. derogatory terms for an American Indian woman More Definitions → |
pomegranate | 1. shrub or small tree native to southwestern Asia having large red many-seeded fruit 2. large globular fruit having many seeds with juicy red pulp in a tough brownish-red rind More Definitions → |
arty | 1. showily imitative of art or artists More Definitions → |
peptidase | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis More Definitions → |
squeaky | 1. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge More Definitions → |
silicate | 1. a salt or ester derived from silicic acid More Definitions → |
attache | 1. a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission 2. a shallow and rectangular briefcase More Definitions → |
predictably | 1. in a predictable manner or to a predictable degree More Definitions → |
shareholding | 1. a holding in the form of shares of corporations More Definitions → |
cardiomyopathy | 1. a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium) More Definitions → |
awol | 1. absent without permission More Definitions → |
larva | 1. the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose More Definitions → |
laziness | 1. inactivity resulting from a dislike of work 2. relaxed and easy activity More Definitions → |
marigold | 1. any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers More Definitions → |
chroma | 1. chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue More Definitions → |
brash | 1. offensively bold More Definitions → |
declaratory | 1. relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration More Definitions → |
hydrate | 1. any compound that contains water of crystallization 2. supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance More Definitions → |
diurnal | 1. having a daily cycle or occurring every day 2. of or belonging to or active during the day More Definitions → |
negativity | 1. the character of the negative electric pole 2. characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands More Definitions → |
buffaloes | 1. large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains 2. meat from an American bison More Definitions → |
lats | 1. the basic unit of money in Latvia More Definitions → |
abstracted | 1. lost in thought; showing preoccupation More Definitions → |
starling | 1. gregarious birds native to the Old World More Definitions → |
afghani | 1. the basic unit of money in Afghanistan More Definitions → |
furtherance | 1. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something 2. the advancement of some enterprise More Definitions → |
phantasy | 1. something many people believe that is false 2. fiction with a large amount of imagination in it More Definitions → |
scallop | 1. one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.) 2. edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces More Definitions → |
computationally | 1. with regard to computation More Definitions → |
precipitate | 1. bring about abruptly 2. separate as a fine suspension of solid particles More Definitions → |
chard | 1. beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks 2. long succulent whitish stalks with large green leaves More Definitions → |
collapsible | 1. capable of collapsing or being collapsed More Definitions → |
prophylactic | 1. capable of preventing conception or impregnation 2. warding off More Definitions → |
cityscape | 1. a viewpoint toward a city or other heavily populated area 2. painting depicting a city or urban area More Definitions → |
bate | 1. moderate or restrain; lessen the force of 2. flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons More Definitions → |
tradeoff | 1. an exchange that occurs as a compromise More Definitions → |
fraught | 1. marked by distress 2. filled with or attended with More Definitions → |
parlay | 1. a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers 2. stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager More Definitions → |
divan | 1. a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall) 2. a Muslim council of state More Definitions → |
advisement | 1. careful consideration More Definitions → |
extraordinaire | 1. extraordinary in a particular capacity More Definitions → |
tsar | 1. a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917) More Definitions → |
triangulation | 1. a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points of a known distance apart; useful in navigation 2. a method of surveying; the area is divided into triangles and the length of one side and its angles with the other two are measured, then the lengths of the other sides can be calculated More Definitions → |
anarchism | 1. a political theory favoring the abolition of governments More Definitions → |
representational | 1. (used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen More Definitions → |
malignancy | 1. (medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death 2. quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will More Definitions → |
instantaneously | 1. without any delay More Definitions → |
wristwatch | 1. a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist More Definitions → |
lah | 1. the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization More Definitions → |
decaf | 1. coffee with the caffeine removed More Definitions → |
stateroom | 1. a guest cabin More Definitions → |
caloric | 1. relating to or associated with heat 2. of or relating to calories in food More Definitions → |
admissibility | 1. acceptability by virtue of being admissible More Definitions → |
aspartame | 1. an artificial sweetener made from aspartic acid; used as a calorie-free sweetener More Definitions → |
herbaceous | 1. characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part More Definitions → |
distinguishable | 1. capable of being perceived as different or distinct 2. (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality More Definitions → |
immaterial | 1. not pertinent to the matter under consideration 2. (often followed by `to') lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other More Definitions → |
greased | 1. smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction More Definitions → |
ethnography | 1. the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies More Definitions → |
contraband | 1. distributed or sold illicitly 2. goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law More Definitions → |
bulkhead | 1. a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments More Definitions → |
flagging | 1. communicate or signal with a flag 2. provide with a flag More Definitions → |
dexamethasone | 1. a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation More Definitions → |
definable | 1. capable of being defined, limited, or explained More Definitions → |
psychoanalytic | 1. of or relating to or incorporating the methods and theory of psychiatric treatment originated by Sigmund Freud More Definitions → |
magpie | 1. long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call 2. someone who collects things that have been discarded by others More Definitions → |
impartiality | 1. an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally More Definitions → |
harpsichord | 1. a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots More Definitions → |
impersonal | 1. not relating to or responsive to individual persons 2. having no personal preference More Definitions → |
democratically | 1. in a democratic manner; based on democratic principles More Definitions → |
salvo | 1. an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs 2. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms More Definitions → |
degas | 1. remove gas from More Definitions → |
parenteral | 1. administered by means other than through the alimentary tract (as by intramuscular or intravenous injection) 2. located outside the alimentary tract More Definitions → |
cerebrovascular | 1. of or relating to the brain and the blood vessels that supply it More Definitions → |
delicatessen | 1. ready-to-eat food products 2. a shop selling ready-to-eat food products More Definitions → |
antifungal | 1. capable of destroying fungi 2. any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi More Definitions → |
inflamed | 1. resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened 2. lighted with red light as if with flames More Definitions → |
promulgate | 1. state or announce 2. put a law into effect by formal declaration More Definitions → |
shadowing | 1. the act of following someone secretly More Definitions → |
regimental | 1. belonging to or concerning a regiment More Definitions → |
primacy | 1. the state of being first in importance More Definitions → |
bade | 1. propose a payment 2. invoke upon More Definitions → |
carmine | 1. a variable color averaging a vivid red 2. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies More Definitions → |
palpable | 1. capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt 2. (medicine) can be felt by palpation More Definitions → |
wombat | 1. burrowing herbivorous Australian marsupials about the size of a badger More Definitions → |
inhale | 1. draw deep into the lungs in by breathing 2. draw in (air) More Definitions → |
dreamt | 1. have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy 2. experience while sleeping More Definitions → |
modulate | 1. change the key of, in music 2. vary the pitch of one's speech More Definitions → |
fiancee | 1. a woman who is engaged to be married More Definitions → |
transcendent | 1. exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence 2. beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding More Definitions → |
lapsed | 1. no longer active or practicing More Definitions → |
newscast | 1. a broadcast of news or commentary on the news More Definitions → |
gallop | 1. ride at a galloping pace 2. go at galloping speed More Definitions → |
unsatisfied | 1. not having been satisfied 2. worried and uneasy More Definitions → |
retinopathy | 1. a disease of the retina that can result in loss of vision More Definitions → |
barrio | 1. a Spanish-speaking quarter in a town or city (especially in the United States) 2. an urban area in a Spanish-speaking country More Definitions → |
ontological | 1. of or relating to ontology More Definitions → |
cranium | 1. the part of the skull that encloses the brain More Definitions → |
archaeologist | 1. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture More Definitions → |
generalised | 1. not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment More Definitions → |
falsehood | 1. a false statement 2. the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting More Definitions → |
semifinal | 1. one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament More Definitions → |
deactivate | 1. remove from active military status or reassign 2. make inactive More Definitions → |
caries | 1. soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth More Definitions → |
pleaser | 1. a pleasing entertainer More Definitions → |
disassembly | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
talkie | 1. a movie with synchronized speech and singing More Definitions → |
rafts | 1. a large number or amount More Definitions → |
metazoa | 1. any animal of the subkingdom Metazoa; all animals except protozoans and sponges More Definitions → |
maul | 1. split (wood) with a maul and wedges 2. injure badly by beating More Definitions → |
rammed | 1. strike or drive against with a heavy impact 2. force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically More Definitions → |
wailing | 1. loud cries made while weeping 2. vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression More Definitions → |
wholeheartedly | 1. without reserve; without reservation More Definitions → |
inelastic | 1. not elastic More Definitions → |
aerodynamics | 1. the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow More Definitions → |
vertebrae | 1. one of the bony segments of the spinal column More Definitions → |
aristocracy | 1. a privileged class holding hereditary titles 2. the most powerful members of a society More Definitions → |
leviathan | 1. the largest or most massive thing of its kind 2. monstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament More Definitions → |
eaves | 1. the overhang at the lower edge of a roof More Definitions → |
popularly | 1. among the people More Definitions → |
marred | 1. make imperfect 2. destroy or injure severely More Definitions → |
bifurcation | 1. a bifurcating branch (one or both of them) 2. the place where something divides into two branches More Definitions → |
falconer | 1. a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry More Definitions → |
watchman | 1. a guard who keeps watch More Definitions → |
alibi | 1. (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question 2. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. More Definitions → |
ulcerative | 1. of or relating to or characterized by ulceration More Definitions → |
airlift | 1. transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable) 2. fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means More Definitions → |
appointee | 1. an official who is appointed 2. a person who is appointed to a job or position More Definitions → |
naturalized | 1. introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation 2. planted so as to give an effect of wild growth More Definitions → |
meager | 1. deficient in amount or quality or extent More Definitions → |
panelist | 1. a member of a panel More Definitions → |
commandant | 1. an officer in command of a military unit More Definitions → |
medalist | 1. someone who has won a medal 2. (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament More Definitions → |
patrolling | 1. maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol More Definitions → |
synapses | 1. the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis More Definitions → |
utilitarian | 1. someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility 2. having a useful function More Definitions → |
reread | 1. read anew; read again More Definitions → |
disengagement | 1. the act of releasing from an attachment or connection 2. to break off a military action with an enemy More Definitions → |
digitization | 1. conversion of analog information into digital information More Definitions → |
fistula | 1. a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse 2. an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface More Definitions → |
carbine | 1. light automatic rifle More Definitions → |
crawfish | 1. tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly 2. small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster More Definitions → |
heartless | 1. devoid of courage or enthusiasm 2. lacking in feeling or pity or warmth More Definitions → |
methotrexate | 1. toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis More Definitions → |
separatist | 1. an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union) 2. having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude More Definitions → |
lifeboat | 1. a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship More Definitions → |
ciprofloxacin | 1. an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints More Definitions → |
instantiation | 1. a representation of an idea in the form of an instance of it More Definitions → |
eastbound | 1. moving toward the east More Definitions → |
inoculation | 1. taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease More Definitions → |
lineman | 1. one of the players on the line of scrimmage 2. the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole More Definitions → |
cleaver | 1. a butcher's knife having a large square blade More Definitions → |
admixture | 1. the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something 2. an additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base More Definitions → |
haulage | 1. the act of drawing or hauling something More Definitions → |
nominally | 1. in name only More Definitions → |
mismanagement | 1. management that is careless or inefficient More Definitions → |
phenylalanine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body More Definitions → |
fateful | 1. having momentous consequences; of decisive importance 2. ominously prophetic More Definitions → |
complacency | 1. the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself More Definitions → |
beeswax | 1. cover with beeswax 2. a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs More Definitions → |
crosswalk | 1. a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other More Definitions → |
insular | 1. relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island 2. suggestive of the isolated life of an island More Definitions → |
sensuality | 1. desire for sensual pleasures More Definitions → |
banyan | 1. East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks 2. a loose fitting jacket; originally worn in India More Definitions → |
affix | 1. stick or fasten to 2. add to the very end More Definitions → |
opinionated | 1. obstinate in your opinions More Definitions → |
unrivalled | 1. eminent beyond or above comparison More Definitions → |
rationing | 1. the act of rationing More Definitions → |
waterborne | 1. transported by water 2. supported by water More Definitions → |
sceptical | 1. marked by or given to doubt 2. denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion More Definitions → |
halcyon | 1. a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves 2. idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity More Definitions → |
polyamide | 1. a polymer containing repeated amide groups More Definitions → |
necromancer | 1. one who practices magic or sorcery 2. one who practices divination by conjuring up the dead More Definitions → |
transcriptase | 1. the enzyme that copies DNA into RNA More Definitions → |
balmoral | 1. a sturdy laced walking shoe More Definitions → |
aberration | 1. a state or condition markedly different from the norm 2. a disorder in one's mental state More Definitions → |
calcareous | 1. composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk More Definitions → |
aspherical | 1. varying slightly from a perfectly spherical shape More Definitions → |
sundial | 1. timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial More Definitions → |
flaky | 1. made of or resembling flakes 2. made of or easily forming flakes More Definitions → |
hydrangea | 1. any of various deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the genus Hydrangea More Definitions → |
chieftain | 1. the leader of a group of people 2. the head of a tribe or clan More Definitions → |
aesthetically | 1. in a tasteful way More Definitions → |
gestalt | 1. a configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts More Definitions → |
chorale | 1. a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune More Definitions → |
apprehended | 1. fully understood or grasped More Definitions → |
jammer | 1. a transmitter used to broadcast electronic jamming More Definitions → |
sparring | 1. an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage 2. making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer More Definitions → |
adonis | 1. any handsome young man More Definitions → |
ethnically | 1. with respect to ethnicity More Definitions → |
mastectomy | 1. surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor More Definitions → |
jaundice | 1. yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia 2. a rough and bitter manner More Definitions → |
socializing | 1. the act of meeting for social purposes More Definitions → |
crankshaft | 1. a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank More Definitions → |
dainty | 1. something considered choice to eat 2. delicately beautiful More Definitions → |
airframe | 1. the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines) More Definitions → |
beater | 1. a worker who rouses wild game from under cover for a hunter 2. an implement for beating More Definitions → |
crackle | 1. make a crackling sound 2. make a crushing noise More Definitions → |
stereotypical | 1. lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality More Definitions → |
victimization | 1. adversity resulting from being made a victim 2. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
parallax | 1. the apparent displacement of an object as seen from two different points that are not on a line with the object More Definitions → |
nonresidential | 1. not residential More Definitions → |
thwarted | 1. disappointingly unsuccessful More Definitions → |
carcinogen | 1. any substance that produces cancer More Definitions → |
sedentary | 1. requiring sitting or little activity More Definitions → |
extermination | 1. complete annihilation 2. the act of exterminating More Definitions → |
watchtower | 1. an observation tower for a lookout to watch over prisoners or watch for fires or enemies More Definitions → |
transposition | 1. any abnormal position of the organs of the body 2. an event in which one thing is substituted for another More Definitions → |
speciation | 1. the evolution of a biological species More Definitions → |
lumina | 1. a unit of luminous flux equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source of 1 candela intensity radiating uniformly in all directions 2. a cavity or passage in a tubular organ More Definitions → |
statistician | 1. a mathematician who specializes in statistics 2. someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums) More Definitions → |
crosstalk | 1. the presence of an unwanted signal via an accidental coupling More Definitions → |
litas | 1. the basic unit of money in Lithuania More Definitions → |
adenovirus | 1. any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye More Definitions → |
hakim | 1. a Muslim ruler or governor or judge 2. a Muslim physician More Definitions → |
haddock | 1. lean white flesh of fish similar to but smaller than cod; usually baked or poached or as fillets sauteed or fried 2. important food fish on both sides of the Atlantic; related to cod but usually smaller More Definitions → |
tachycardia | 1. abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute) More Definitions → |
summarise | 1. be a summary of 2. give a summary (of) More Definitions → |
entanglement | 1. an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim More Definitions → |
swath | 1. the space created by the swing of a scythe or the cut of a mowing machine 2. a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing) More Definitions → |
miserably | 1. in a miserable manner More Definitions → |
infiltrate | 1. cause (a liquid) to enter by penetrating the interstices 2. enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members More Definitions → |
argosy | 1. one or more large merchant ships More Definitions → |
hairstyle | 1. the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) More Definitions → |
derogatory | 1. expressive of low opinion More Definitions → |
sear | 1. (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture 2. make very hot and dry More Definitions → |
inaccuracy | 1. the quality of being inaccurate and having errors More Definitions → |
assimilate | 1. take up mentally 2. become similar to one's environment More Definitions → |
heartbreaking | 1. causing or marked by grief or anguish More Definitions → |
wiretap | 1. the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information 2. tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information More Definitions → |
patrolled | 1. maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol More Definitions → |
guarani | 1. the basic unit of money in Paraguay; equal to 100 centimos More Definitions → |
tampon | 1. plug with a tampon 2. plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood) More Definitions → |
laughable | 1. so unreasonable as to invite derision 2. arousing or provoking laughter More Definitions → |
footpath | 1. a trodden path More Definitions → |
harem | 1. living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household More Definitions → |
marshmallow | 1. spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar More Definitions → |
homeostasis | 1. (physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes More Definitions → |
milkshake | 1. frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream More Definitions → |
thrasher | 1. a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw 2. thrush-like American songbird able to mimic other birdsongs More Definitions → |
unshaved | 1. not shaved More Definitions → |
shoal | 1. a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide 2. a stretch of shallow water More Definitions → |
catheterization | 1. the operation of introducing a catheter into the body More Definitions → |
pare | 1. decrease gradually or bit by bit 2. cut small bits or pare shavings from More Definitions → |
mariachi | 1. a group of street musicians in Mexico More Definitions → |
reseal | 1. seal again More Definitions → |
biota | 1. all the plant and animal life of a particular region More Definitions → |
axon | 1. long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron More Definitions → |
deflation | 1. (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind 2. a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices More Definitions → |
heady | 1. marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters 2. extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic More Definitions → |
badlands | 1. deeply eroded barren land More Definitions → |
backstroke | 1. swim on one's back 2. a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back More Definitions → |
intractable | 1. not tractable; difficult to manage or mold More Definitions → |
enumerate | 1. specify individually 2. determine the number or amount of More Definitions → |
resonate | 1. sound with resonance 2. be received or understood More Definitions → |
diphtheria | 1. acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing More Definitions → |
hoard | 1. save up as for future use 2. get or gather together More Definitions → |
legalization | 1. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
lading | 1. goods carried by a large vehicle More Definitions → |
streamer | 1. light that streams 2. a newspaper headline that runs across the full page More Definitions → |
accumulator | 1. a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes) 2. a voltaic battery that stores electric charge More Definitions → |
unquestionably | 1. without question 2. without question and beyond doubt More Definitions → |
reproach | 1. a mild rebuke or criticism 2. disgrace or shame More Definitions → |
redeemable | 1. recoverable upon payment or fulfilling a condition 2. able to be converted into ready money or the equivalent More Definitions → |
maxillofacial | 1. of or relating to the upper jaw and face (particularly with reference to specialized surgery of the maxilla) More Definitions → |
tarp | 1. waterproofed canvas More Definitions → |
chimpanzee | 1. intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests More Definitions → |
parathyroid | 1. any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland More Definitions → |
analgesia | 1. absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness More Definitions → |
serrated | 1. notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex More Definitions → |
emphatically | 1. without question and beyond doubt More Definitions → |
reassured | 1. having confidence restored; freed from anxiety More Definitions → |
senna | 1. any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally More Definitions → |
commendation | 1. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement 2. a message expressing a favorable opinion More Definitions → |
surgically | 1. in a surgical manner; by means of surgery More Definitions → |
hydrostatic | 1. relating to fluids at rest or to the pressures they exert or transmit More Definitions → |
patriarchal | 1. characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line 2. relating to or characteristic of a man who is older or higher in rank More Definitions → |
archetype | 1. something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies More Definitions → |
antiseptic | 1. clean and honest 2. freeing from error or corruption More Definitions → |
shamanism | 1. any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes) 2. an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans More Definitions → |
upheaval | 1. a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally) 2. a violent disturbance More Definitions → |
rationalize | 1. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning 2. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things More Definitions → |
unearth | 1. discover by investigation 2. recover through digging More Definitions → |
sugarcane | 1. juicy canes whose sap is a source of molasses and commercial sugar; fresh canes are sometimes chewed for the juice 2. tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar More Definitions → |
gazelle | 1. small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes More Definitions → |
gauche | 1. lacking social polish More Definitions → |
speakeasy | 1. (during prohibition) an illegal barroom More Definitions → |
cantilever | 1. project as a cantilever 2. construct with girders and beams such that only one end is fixed More Definitions → |
penchant | 1. a strong liking More Definitions → |
drab | 1. a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown 2. lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise More Definitions → |
macromolecular | 1. relating to or consisting of or characterized by macromolecules More Definitions → |
financier | 1. conduct financial operations 2. a person skilled in large scale financial transactions More Definitions → |
allegory | 1. a short moral story (often with animal characters) 2. a visible symbol representing an abstract idea More Definitions → |
acropolis | 1. the citadel in ancient Greek towns More Definitions → |
paradoxical | 1. seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true More Definitions → |
stateless | 1. without nationality or citizenship More Definitions → |
radiating | 1. diverging from a common point More Definitions → |
insanely | 1. in an insane manner 2. (used as intensives) excessively More Definitions → |
treachery | 1. betrayal of a trust 2. an act of deliberate betrayal More Definitions → |
taxidermy | 1. the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance More Definitions → |
portraiture | 1. a word picture of a person's appearance and character 2. the activity of making portraits More Definitions → |
incapacitated | 1. lacking in or deprived of strength or power More Definitions → |
attested | 1. established as genuine More Definitions → |
roaster | 1. a harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment) 2. a cook who roasts food More Definitions → |
warring | 1. make or wage war 2. engaged in war More Definitions → |
arouse | 1. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) 2. stop sleeping More Definitions → |
hinterland | 1. a remote and undeveloped area More Definitions → |
housewarming | 1. a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home More Definitions → |
bleachers | 1. (used in the plural) an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached More Definitions → |
bacteriophage | 1. a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria More Definitions → |
transect | 1. cut across or divide transversely More Definitions → |
elucidate | 1. make clear and (more) comprehensible 2. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear More Definitions → |
fated | 1. (usually followed by `to') determined by tragic fate More Definitions → |
amputation | 1. a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs 2. a surgical removal of all or part of a limb More Definitions → |
sinusoidal | 1. having a succession of waves or curves More Definitions → |
hauler | 1. a haulage contractor More Definitions → |
headroom | 1. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something 2. the capacity of a system to reproduce loud sounds without distortion More Definitions → |
creditable | 1. worthy of often limited commendation More Definitions → |
appreciable | 1. enough to be estimated or measured More Definitions → |
stabilisation | 1. the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn 2. the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable More Definitions → |
delicacy | 1. the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance 2. something considered choice to eat More Definitions → |
flak | 1. a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer 2. intense adverse criticism More Definitions → |
platonic | 1. free from physical desire More Definitions → |
coincidentally | 1. happening at the same time More Definitions → |
pollination | 1. transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant More Definitions → |
etna | 1. a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air More Definitions → |
averse | 1. (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed More Definitions → |
afield | 1. far away from home or one's usual surroundings 2. in or into a field (especially a field of battle) More Definitions → |
dermatologist | 1. a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin More Definitions → |
casein | 1. a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives 2. a water-base paint made with a protein precipitated from milk More Definitions → |
endearing | 1. lovable especially in a childlike or naive way More Definitions → |
mishap | 1. an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate 2. an instance of misfortune More Definitions → |
chewable | 1. able to be chewed or cut More Definitions → |
lackey | 1. a male servant (especially a footman) 2. a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage More Definitions → |
everyman | 1. the ordinary person More Definitions → |
barricade | 1. render unsuitable for passage 2. prevent access to by barricading More Definitions → |
hapless | 1. deserving or inciting pity More Definitions → |
sagebrush | 1. any of several North American composite subshrubs of the genera Artemis or Seriphidium More Definitions → |
radiologist | 1. a medical specialist who uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of disease More Definitions → |
ably | 1. with competence; in a competent capable manner More Definitions → |
mirza | 1. a title of respect placed before the surname of an official, scholar, or other distinguished man. More Definitions → |
beaux | 1. a man who is the lover of a man or woman 2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance More Definitions → |
gunman | 1. a professional killer who uses a gun 2. a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) More Definitions → |
sparsely | 1. in a sparse way More Definitions → |
ail | 1. aromatic bulb used as seasoning 2. be ill or unwell More Definitions → |
localised | 1. confined or restricted to a particular location 2. made local or oriented locally More Definitions → |
spacey | 1. stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug More Definitions → |
legato | 1. (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected 2. connecting the notes; in music More Definitions → |
badass | 1. A mean or belligerent person 2. A person considered impressive due to extreme attitudes, behavior or appearance More Definitions → |
conventionally | 1. in a conventional manner More Definitions → |
lard | 1. soft white semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of the hog 2. prepare or cook with lard More Definitions → |
abuser | 1. someone who abuses More Definitions → |
headless | 1. not using intelligence 2. not having a head or formed without a head More Definitions → |
anatomic | 1. of or relating to the structure of the body 2. of or relating to the branch of morphology that studies the structure of organisms More Definitions → |
rattling | 1. a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders) 2. extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers More Definitions → |
thane | 1. a feudal lord or baron 2. a man ranking above an ordinary freeman and below a noble in Anglo-Saxon England (especially one who gave military service in exchange for land) More Definitions → |
salve | 1. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation 2. anything that remedies or heals or soothes More Definitions → |
hadron | 1. any elementary particle that interacts strongly with other particles More Definitions → |
curtail | 1. place restrictions on 2. terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent More Definitions → |
legalize | 1. make legal More Definitions → |
transom | 1. a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door 2. a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it More Definitions → |
talker | 1. someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous) More Definitions → |
picayune | 1. (informal) small and of little importance More Definitions → |
autologous | 1. derived from organisms of the selfsame individual More Definitions → |
enraged | 1. marked by extreme anger More Definitions → |
intonation | 1. rise and fall of the voice pitch 2. singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong More Definitions → |
programing | 1. setting an order and time for planned events 2. creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something More Definitions → |
humpback | 1. an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column 2. a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine More Definitions → |
retracted | 1. drawn back and in More Definitions → |
friar | 1. a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms More Definitions → |
hospitable | 1. having an open mind 2. favorable to life and growth More Definitions → |
melodrama | 1. an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization More Definitions → |
preclinical | 1. of or relating to the early phases of a disease when accurate diagnosis is not possible because symptoms of the disease have not yet appeared More Definitions → |
trapper | 1. someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs) More Definitions → |
makeshift | 1. something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency 2. done or made using whatever is available More Definitions → |
tattered | 1. worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing 2. ruined or disrupted More Definitions → |
tachometer | 1. measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation More Definitions → |
embarrass | 1. cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious 2. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of More Definitions → |
nonproliferation | 1. the prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons) More Definitions → |
slanted | 1. having an oblique or slanted direction 2. favoring one person or side over another More Definitions → |
orchestration | 1. an arrangement of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra or band 2. the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments More Definitions → |
adipose | 1. composed of animal fat More Definitions → |
uncomplicated | 1. lacking complexity 2. easy and not involved or complicated More Definitions → |
ligation | 1. (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery) More Definitions → |
inductance | 1. an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current 2. an electrical device (typically a conducting coil) that introduces inductance into a circuit More Definitions → |
reallocation | 1. a share that has been allocated again 2. a new apportionment (especially a new apportionment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census results) More Definitions → |
rehabilitative | 1. helping to restore to good condition 2. designed to accomplish rehabilitation More Definitions → |
swab | 1. wash with a swab or a mop 2. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface More Definitions → |
pansy | 1. large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors 2. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive More Definitions → |
reassignment | 1. assignment to a different duty More Definitions → |
hydrodynamic | 1. of or relating to hydrodynamics More Definitions → |
huntsman | 1. someone who hunts game More Definitions → |
unlabeled | 1. lacking a label or tag More Definitions → |
perpetually | 1. everlastingly; for all time 2. invariably More Definitions → |
identically | 1. with complete identity; in an identical manner More Definitions → |
saddlery | 1. gear for a horse 2. workshop where a saddler works More Definitions → |
pagination | 1. the system of numbering pages More Definitions → |
harbinger | 1. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone 2. foreshadow or presage More Definitions → |
mustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
truncate | 1. replace a corner by a plane 2. approximate by ignoring all terms beyond a chosen one More Definitions → |
polygraph | 1. a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration) More Definitions → |
beaker | 1. a flatbottomed jar made of glass or plastic; used for chemistry 2. a cup (usually without a handle) More Definitions → |
baggy | 1. not fitting closely; hanging loosely More Definitions → |
childbearing | 1. relating to or suitable for childbirth 2. the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child More Definitions → |
crayfish | 1. warm-water lobsters without claws; those from Australia and South Africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in Florida and California 2. tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly More Definitions → |
repaint | 1. paint a particular subject again 2. to apply another layer of paint More Definitions → |
prodigal | 1. a recklessly extravagant consumer 2. recklessly wasteful More Definitions → |
arcsec | 1. the inverse function of the secant; the angle that has a secant equal to a given number More Definitions → |
adage | 1. a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people More Definitions → |
aftercare | 1. care and treatment of a convalescent patient More Definitions → |
diastolic | 1. of or relating to a diastole or happening during a diastole More Definitions → |
cesarean | 1. relating to abdominal delivery 2. the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) More Definitions → |
dialling | 1. operate a dial to select a telephone number 2. choose by means of a dial More Definitions → |
discoloration | 1. a soiled or discolored appearance 2. the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded More Definitions → |
adrift | 1. aimlessly drifting 2. afloat on the surface of a body of water More Definitions → |
confiscation | 1. seizure by the government More Definitions → |
chairmanship | 1. the position of chairman More Definitions → |
malformed | 1. so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly More Definitions → |
seatbelt | 1. a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident More Definitions → |
liaise | 1. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences More Definitions → |
delineate | 1. show the form or outline of 2. determine the essential quality of More Definitions → |
organist | 1. a person who plays an organ More Definitions → |
rehearing | 1. the act of hearing again More Definitions → |
depositary | 1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping More Definitions → |
caveman | 1. someone who lives in a cave More Definitions → |
garret | 1. floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage More Definitions → |
pathologic | 1. of or relating to the practice of pathology 2. caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology More Definitions → |
commendable | 1. worthy of high praise 2. in an admirable manner More Definitions → |
inadequacy | 1. lack of an adequate quantity or number 2. a lack of competence More Definitions → |
barbaric | 1. without civilizing influences 2. unrestrained and crudely rich More Definitions → |
eatery | 1. a building where people go to eat More Definitions → |
calcite | 1. a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone More Definitions → |
untapped | 1. not subjected to tapping 2. not drawn upon or used More Definitions → |
batty | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular More Definitions → |
zealous | 1. marked by active interest and enthusiasm More Definitions → |
ocarina | 1. egg-shaped terracotta wind instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes More Definitions → |
rattlesnake | 1. pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken More Definitions → |
assemblyman | 1. someone who is a member of a legislative assembly More Definitions → |
unaltered | 1. remaining in an original state More Definitions → |
customarily | 1. by custom; according to common practice More Definitions → |
collation | 1. a light informal meal 2. assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence More Definitions → |
maximising | 1. making as great as possible More Definitions → |
amitriptyline | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications More Definitions → |
logarithm | 1. the exponent required to produce a given number More Definitions → |
granola | 1. cereal made of especially rolled oats with dried fruits and nuts and honey or brown sugar More Definitions → |
buckwheat | 1. a member of the genus Fagopyrum; annual Asian plant with clusters of small pinkish white flowers and small edible triangular seeds which are used whole or ground into flour 2. grain ground into flour More Definitions → |
yearling | 1. a young child who is just beginning to walk 2. a racehorse considered one year old until the second Jan. 1 following its birth More Definitions → |
ayatollah | 1. a high-ranking Shiite religious leader who is regarded as an authority on religious law and its interpretation and who has political power as well More Definitions → |
agape | 1. (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind 2. selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature) More Definitions → |
undifferentiated | 1. not differentiated More Definitions → |
damnation | 1. the act of damning 2. the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell More Definitions → |
reaffirm | 1. affirm once again More Definitions → |
rapidity | 1. a rate that is rapid More Definitions → |
sportsmanship | 1. fairness in following the rules of the game More Definitions → |
lampoon | 1. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way 2. ridicule with satire More Definitions → |
garibaldi | 1. a loose high-necked blouse with long sleeves; styled after the red flannel shirts worn by Garibaldi's soldiers More Definitions → |
airtight | 1. having no weak points 2. not allowing air or gas to pass in or out More Definitions → |
annular | 1. shaped like a ring More Definitions → |
alluvial | 1. of or relating to alluvium More Definitions → |
concealing | 1. the activity of keeping something secret 2. covering or hiding More Definitions → |
chalice | 1. a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup More Definitions → |
harrowing | 1. extremely painful More Definitions → |
cleave | 1. separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument 2. make by cutting into More Definitions → |
rearrangement | 1. changing an arrangement More Definitions → |
daffodil | 1. any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown More Definitions → |
formality | 1. a requirement of etiquette or custom 2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies More Definitions → |
undetectable | 1. not easily seen 2. barely able to be perceived More Definitions → |
silage | 1. fodder harvested while green and kept succulent by partial fermentation as in a silo More Definitions → |
statuary | 1. of or relating to or suitable for statues 2. statues collectively More Definitions → |
ejaculate | 1. utter impulsively 2. eject semen More Definitions → |
moraine | 1. accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier More Definitions → |
prolactin | 1. gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition More Definitions → |
decimation | 1. destroying or killing a large part of the population More Definitions → |
inapplicable | 1. not capable of being applied More Definitions → |
pasha | 1. a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt More Definitions → |
amygdala | 1. an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior More Definitions → |
fallow | 1. cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons 2. left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season More Definitions → |
reshape | 1. shape anew or differently 2. shape again or shape differently More Definitions → |
leapt | 1. move forward by leaps and bounds 2. pass abruptly from one state or topic to another More Definitions → |
quagmire | 1. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot More Definitions → |
riyal | 1. the basic unit of money in Saudi Arabia 2. the basic unit of money in Qatar More Definitions → |
taffy | 1. chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy More Definitions → |
cerebellar | 1. relating to or associated with the cerebellum More Definitions → |
serviceable | 1. ready for service or able to give long service 2. capable of being put to good use More Definitions → |
heartwarming | 1. causing gladness and pleasure More Definitions → |
jackal | 1. Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair 2. a jackal native to Europe and Asia with a golden coat More Definitions → |
cannonball | 1. a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon More Definitions → |
curative | 1. tending to cure or restore to health 2. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain More Definitions → |
patently | 1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') More Definitions → |
delectable | 1. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste 2. capable of arousing sexual desire More Definitions → |
proletariat | 1. a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages More Definitions → |
analytically | 1. by virtue of analysis More Definitions → |
fanciful | 1. indulging in or influenced by fancy 2. not based on fact; existing only in the imagination More Definitions → |
tempera | 1. pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk More Definitions → |
intermediation | 1. the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement More Definitions → |
lacing | 1. a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage 2. a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) More Definitions → |
soundboard | 1. (music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument More Definitions → |
consummate | 1. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill 2. perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities More Definitions → |
titration | 1. a measured amount of a solution of unknown concentration is added to a known volume of a second solution until the reaction between them is just complete; the concentration of the unknown solution (the titer) can then be calculated More Definitions → |
oxidoreductase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes oxidation-reduction More Definitions → |
pacer | 1. a horse used to set the pace in racing 2. a horse trained to a special gait in which both feet on one side leave the ground together More Definitions → |
domesticated | 1. converted or adapted to domestic use 2. accustomed to home life More Definitions → |
dismayed | 1. struck with fear, dread, or consternation More Definitions → |
miraculously | 1. in a miraculous manner More Definitions → |
freemasonry | 1. a natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests More Definitions → |
penitentiary | 1. used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers 2. showing or constituting penance More Definitions → |
washroom | 1. a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place) More Definitions → |
neurotransmitter | 1. a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse More Definitions → |
flack | 1. a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer 2. intense adverse criticism More Definitions → |
amortisation | 1. the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years 2. payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers More Definitions → |
impatience | 1. a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay 2. a restless desire for change and excitement More Definitions → |
mechanistic | 1. of or relating to the philosophical theory of mechanism 2. explained in terms of physical forces More Definitions → |
flawlessly | 1. smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly More Definitions → |
lidar | 1. a measuring system that detects and locates objects on the same principle as radar but uses light from a laser; a potential technology for detecting air turbulence that can affect aircraft More Definitions → |
whatnot | 1. miscellaneous curios More Definitions → |
tripartite | 1. involving three parties or elements More Definitions → |
crass | 1. (of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility More Definitions → |
cartographic | 1. of or relating to the making of maps or charts More Definitions → |
gardenia | 1. any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers More Definitions → |
taro | 1. edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants 2. herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves More Definitions → |
reprimand | 1. an act or expression of criticism and censure 2. rebuke formally More Definitions → |
mangled | 1. having edges that are jagged from injury More Definitions → |
staunch | 1. firm and dependable especially in loyalty 2. stop the flow of a liquid More Definitions → |
socialize | 1. take part in social activities; interact with others 2. train for a social environment More Definitions → |
shaven | 1. remove body hair with a razor 2. cut closely More Definitions → |
manhunt | 1. an organized search (by police) for a person (charged with a crime) More Definitions → |
molestation | 1. the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children) 2. the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism More Definitions → |
paisa | 1. a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan More Definitions → |
hemorrhagic | 1. of or relating to a hemorrhage More Definitions → |
wraith | 1. a mental representation of some haunting experience More Definitions → |
hyacinth | 1. a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone 2. any of numerous bulbous perennial herbs More Definitions → |
neutralization | 1. action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war 2. a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water More Definitions → |
skylark | 1. play boisterously 2. brown-speckled European lark noted for singing while hovering at a great height More Definitions → |
brazen | 1. made of or resembling brass (as in color or hardness) 2. face with defiance or impudence More Definitions → |
inundated | 1. covered with water More Definitions → |
veracity | 1. unwillingness to tell lies More Definitions → |
butane | 1. occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels More Definitions → |
kamikaze | 1. a fighter plane used for suicide missions by Japanese pilots in World War II 2. a pilot trained and willing to cause a suicidal crash More Definitions → |
juggernaut | 1. a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way More Definitions → |
antecedent | 1. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) 2. a preceding occurrence or cause or event More Definitions → |
foreplay | 1. mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
gargoyle | 1. a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal 2. an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal More Definitions → |
legislate | 1. make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation More Definitions → |
complacent | 1. contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions More Definitions → |
bodega | 1. a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries More Definitions → |
hardworking | 1. characterized by hard work and perseverance More Definitions → |
unaccompanied | 1. being without an escort 2. playing or singing without accompaniment More Definitions → |
superclass | 1. (biology) a taxonomic class below a phylum and above a class More Definitions → |
buyback | 1. the act of purchasing back something previously sold More Definitions → |
maximization | 1. the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function 2. the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position More Definitions → |
absenteeism | 1. habitual absence from work More Definitions → |
hag | 1. an ugly evil-looking old woman 2. eellike cyclostome having a tongue with horny teeth in a round mouth surrounded by eight tentacles; feeds on dead or trapped fishes by boring into their bodies More Definitions → |
quantifiable | 1. capable of being quantified More Definitions → |
retraction | 1. a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion 2. the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back More Definitions → |
sharpened | 1. having the point made sharp 2. made sharp or sharper More Definitions → |
cerebrospinal | 1. of or relating to the brain and spinal cord More Definitions → |
rumba | 1. dance the rhumba 2. syncopated music in duple time for dancing the rumba More Definitions → |
yesteryear | 1. the time that has elapsed More Definitions → |
jalapeno | 1. plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red 2. hot green or red pepper of southwestern United States and Mexico More Definitions → |
propellant | 1. tending to or capable of propelling 2. any substance that propels More Definitions → |
alms | 1. money or goods contributed to the poor More Definitions → |
congregate | 1. come together, usually for a purpose More Definitions → |
meditative | 1. deeply or seriously thoughtful More Definitions → |
rangefinder | 1. a measuring instrument (acoustic or optical or electronic) for finding the distance of an object More Definitions → |
exacerbate | 1. make worse 2. exasperate or irritate More Definitions → |
anemone | 1. any woodland plant of the genus Anemone grown for its beautiful flowers and whorls of dissected leaves 2. marine polyps that resemble flowers but have oral rings of tentacles; differ from corals in forming no hard skeleton More Definitions → |
incase | 1. enclose in, or as if in, a case More Definitions → |
evasive | 1. deliberately vague or ambiguous 2. avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire More Definitions → |
irritant | 1. something that causes irritation and annoyance More Definitions → |
inconceivable | 1. totally unlikely More Definitions → |
apportioned | 1. given out in portions More Definitions → |
mandala | 1. any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation More Definitions → |
anklet | 1. a shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle 2. a sock that reaches just above the ankle More Definitions → |
panacea | 1. hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists More Definitions → |
vibrate | 1. shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner 2. move or swing from side to side regularly More Definitions → |
normality | 1. being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning 2. (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter More Definitions → |
samara | 1. a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple More Definitions → |
aerodrome | 1. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo More Definitions → |
intensification | 1. action that makes something stronger or more extreme 2. the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film) More Definitions → |
cramp | 1. a painful and involuntary muscular contraction 2. a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued More Definitions → |
perforation | 1. a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place 2. a hole made in something More Definitions → |
hallowed | 1. worthy of religious veneration More Definitions → |
manageability | 1. the capability of being managed or controlled More Definitions → |
appease | 1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of 2. overcome or allay More Definitions → |
distributional | 1. of or relating to spatial distribution More Definitions → |
tidewater | 1. low-lying coastal land drained by tidal streams More Definitions → |
follicular | 1. of or relating to or constituting a follicle More Definitions → |
gonorrhea | 1. a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra More Definitions → |
listeria | 1. any species of the genus Listeria More Definitions → |
lawmaker | 1. a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws More Definitions → |
heralded | 1. proclaimed More Definitions → |
flavorful | 1. full of flavor More Definitions → |
phrasing | 1. the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line 2. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
backspace | 1. hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard 2. the typewriter key used for back spacing More Definitions → |
dissonance | 1. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters 2. the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience More Definitions → |
inexplicable | 1. incapable of being explained or accounted for More Definitions → |
hypothermia | 1. subnormal body temperature More Definitions → |
chrysalis | 1. pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon More Definitions → |
hoary | 1. showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair 2. ancient More Definitions → |
andante | 1. a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace) 2. a musical composition or musical passage to be performed moderately slow More Definitions → |
bannister | 1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling More Definitions → |
humanoid | 1. an automaton that resembles a human being More Definitions → |
chagrin | 1. cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of 2. strong feelings of embarrassment More Definitions → |
panning | 1. make a sweeping movement 2. wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals More Definitions → |
wasabi | 1. a Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root 2. the thick green root of the wasabi plant that the Japanese use in cooking and that tastes like strong horseradish; in powder or paste form it is often eaten with raw fish More Definitions → |
breather | 1. a short respite 2. air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time More Definitions → |
hindrance | 1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress 2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome More Definitions → |
sparing | 1. avoiding waste More Definitions → |
preoccupation | 1. an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention 2. the mental state of being preoccupied by something More Definitions → |
gynaecology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women More Definitions → |
ottomans | 1. thick cushion used as a seat 2. a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person More Definitions → |
airliner | 1. a commercial airplane that carries passengers More Definitions → |
unwrapped | 1. remove the outer cover or wrapping of 2. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret More Definitions → |
sateen | 1. a cotton fabric with a satiny finish More Definitions → |
autosomal | 1. of or relating to an autosome More Definitions → |
aristocratic | 1. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy More Definitions → |
profitably | 1. in a productive way More Definitions → |
underlay | 1. raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type 2. put (something) under or beneath More Definitions → |
granule | 1. a tiny grain More Definitions → |
shambles | 1. a condition of great disorder 2. a building where animals are butchered More Definitions → |
marten | 1. agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels More Definitions → |
admittance | 1. the right to enter 2. the act of admitting someone to enter More Definitions → |
ageless | 1. continuing forever or indefinitely More Definitions → |
hardtop | 1. a car that resembles a convertible but has a fixed rigid top More Definitions → |
standstill | 1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible 2. an interruption of normal activity More Definitions → |
ambler | 1. someone who walks at a leisurely pace More Definitions → |
unattractive | 1. lacking power to arouse interest 2. not appealing to the senses More Definitions → |
referential | 1. referring or pointing to something More Definitions → |
arcana | 1. information known only to a special group More Definitions → |
backhoe | 1. an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth More Definitions → |
promulgation | 1. a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen 2. the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect More Definitions → |
mannequin | 1. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions 2. a life-size dummy used to display clothes More Definitions → |
mako | 1. powerful mackerel shark of the Atlantic and Pacific More Definitions → |
unshaven | 1. not shaved More Definitions → |
bazooka | 1. a portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon More Definitions → |
barnyard | 1. a yard adjoining a barn More Definitions → |
camellia | 1. any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers More Definitions → |
artifice | 1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) More Definitions → |
excavator | 1. a workman who excavates for foundations of buildings or for quarrying 2. a machine for excavating More Definitions → |
allot | 1. give out 2. allow to have More Definitions → |
abomination | 1. a person who is loathsome or disgusting 2. hate coupled with disgust More Definitions → |
gymnast | 1. an athlete who is skilled in gymnastics More Definitions → |
argumentation | 1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal 2. a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning More Definitions → |
passively | 1. in a passive manner More Definitions → |
multifaceted | 1. having many aspects or qualities More Definitions → |
deranged | 1. driven insane More Definitions → |
pariah | 1. a person who is rejected (from society or home) More Definitions → |
meaty | 1. like or containing meat 2. being on topic and prompting thought More Definitions → |
infantile | 1. of or relating to infants or infancy 2. indicating a lack of maturity More Definitions → |
unspeakable | 1. defying expression or description 2. exceptionally bad or displeasing More Definitions → |
hemodialysis | 1. dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure More Definitions → |
guildhall | 1. the hall of a guild or corporation More Definitions → |
disgraceful | 1. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation 2. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame More Definitions → |
fractionation | 1. a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components 2. separation into portions More Definitions → |
aqueduct | 1. a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley More Definitions → |
radiate | 1. send out rays or waves 2. send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy More Definitions → |
playroom | 1. a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc) More Definitions → |
dandruff | 1. a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp 2. loose scales shed from the scalp More Definitions → |
stipulate | 1. specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement 2. give a guarantee or promise of More Definitions → |
leaved | 1. having leaves or leaves as specified; often used in combination More Definitions → |
proximate | 1. closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects 2. very close in space or time More Definitions → |
gallus | 1. elastic straps that hold trousers up More Definitions → |
auk | 1. black-and-white short-necked web-footed diving bird of northern seas More Definitions → |
armadillo | 1. burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates More Definitions → |
hark | 1. listen; used mostly in the imperative More Definitions → |
pacifier | 1. someone who tries to bring peace 2. anything that serves to pacify More Definitions → |
unprofessional | 1. not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession More Definitions → |
hydrographic | 1. of or relating to the science of hydrography More Definitions → |
paediatrics | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children More Definitions → |
relativism | 1. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved More Definitions → |
headstone | 1. the central building block at the top of an arch or vault 2. a stone that is used to mark a grave More Definitions → |
junkyard | 1. a field where junk is collected and stored for resale More Definitions → |
nacho | 1. a tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled More Definitions → |
differentially | 1. in a differential manner More Definitions → |
encephalopathy | 1. any disorder or disease of the brain More Definitions → |
overstated | 1. represented as greater than is true or reasonable More Definitions → |
debatable | 1. open to doubt or debate 2. open to argument or debate More Definitions → |
desalination | 1. the removal of salt (especially from sea water) More Definitions → |
nontraditional | 1. not conforming to or in accord with tradition More Definitions → |
estranged | 1. caused to be unloved More Definitions → |
carport | 1. garage for one or two cars consisting of a flat roof supported on poles More Definitions → |
undeniably | 1. to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner More Definitions → |
spasm | 1. a painful and involuntary muscular contraction 2. (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel) More Definitions → |
urbanized | 1. made urban in nature; taking on urban characteristics More Definitions → |
loyalist | 1. a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) More Definitions → |
daybed | 1. an armless couch; a seat by day and a bed by night 2. a long chair; for reclining More Definitions → |
evaporative | 1. relating to or causing or being caused by evaporation More Definitions → |
invigorating | 1. imparting strength and vitality More Definitions → |
manhole | 1. a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure More Definitions → |
masochism | 1. sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological) More Definitions → |
bergamot | 1. small tree with pear-shaped fruit whose oil is used in perfumery; Italy More Definitions → |
infallible | 1. incapable of failure or error More Definitions → |
loaves | 1. a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating 2. a quantity of food (other than bread) formed in a particular shape More Definitions → |
meandering | 1. of a path e.g. More Definitions → |
incessant | 1. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing More Definitions → |
neoplastic | 1. of or related to or having the properties of a neoplasm More Definitions → |
applesauce | 1. puree of stewed apples usually sweetened and spiced 2. nonsensical talk or writing More Definitions → |
fibreglass | 1. a covering material made of glass fibers in resins More Definitions → |
harshly | 1. in a harsh or unkind manner 2. in a harsh and grating manner More Definitions → |
nonverbal | 1. being other than verbal communication 2. lacking verbal skill More Definitions → |
ladybird | 1. small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests More Definitions → |
selva | 1. a rain forest in a tropical area More Definitions → |
tarantula | 1. large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement) 2. large hairy tropical spider with fangs that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites More Definitions → |
zigzag | 1. travel along a zigzag path 2. having short sharp turns or angles More Definitions → |
batten | 1. furnish with battens 2. secure with battens More Definitions → |
dragoon | 1. compel by coercion, threats, or crude means 2. subjugate by imposing troops More Definitions → |
benefactor | 1. a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) More Definitions → |
blackness | 1. the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) 2. total absence of light More Definitions → |
transitory | 1. lasting a very short time More Definitions → |
larynx | 1. a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech More Definitions → |
instantiate | 1. represent by an instance 2. find an instance of (a word or particular usage of a word) More Definitions → |
paperweight | 1. a weight used to hold down a stack of papers More Definitions → |
dilation | 1. a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic 2. the act of expanding an aperture More Definitions → |
bedspread | 1. decorative cover for a bed More Definitions → |
pragmatism | 1. (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value 2. the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth More Definitions → |
fabricate | 1. put together out of artificial or natural components or parts 2. concoct something artificial or untrue More Definitions → |
exabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 petabytes or 10^18 bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 pebibytes or 2^60 bytes More Definitions → |
pendragon | 1. the supreme war chief of the ancient Britons More Definitions → |
altruism | 1. the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others More Definitions → |
capricious | 1. changeable 2. determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason More Definitions → |
harmonize | 1. go together 2. write a harmony for More Definitions → |
vela | 1. a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms 2. a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking More Definitions → |
eyelash | 1. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids More Definitions → |
antifreeze | 1. a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point More Definitions → |
dalmatian | 1. a large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatia More Definitions → |
hemodynamic | 1. or of relating to or involved in hemodynamics More Definitions → |
stagecoach | 1. a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns More Definitions → |
academe | 1. the academic world More Definitions → |
amalgamated | 1. joined together into a whole More Definitions → |
plastering | 1. the application of plaster More Definitions → |
basso | 1. an adult male singer with the lowest voice 2. the lowest adult male singing voice More Definitions → |
trailhead | 1. the beginning of a trail More Definitions → |
sago | 1. powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener More Definitions → |
parentage | 1. the state of being a parent 2. the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents More Definitions → |
outlandish | 1. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual More Definitions → |
payables | 1. money that you currently expect to pay on notes and accounts More Definitions → |
tabu | 1. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature 2. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion More Definitions → |
ataxia | 1. inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait More Definitions → |
camaraderie | 1. the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability More Definitions → |
variegated | 1. having a variety of colors More Definitions → |
gawk | 1. look with amazement; look stupidly 2. an awkward stupid person More Definitions → |
abysmal | 1. very great; limitless 2. resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable More Definitions → |
tenacity | 1. persistent determination More Definitions → |
permanence | 1. the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration More Definitions → |
boliviano | 1. the basic unit of money in Bolivia; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
wagoner | 1. the driver of a wagon More Definitions → |
immunotherapy | 1. therapy designed to produce immunity to a disease or to enhance resistance by the immune system More Definitions → |
enviable | 1. causing envy More Definitions → |
categorically | 1. in an unqualified manner More Definitions → |
carpeted | 1. covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination More Definitions → |
catnip | 1. hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats More Definitions → |
seta | 1. stalk of a moss capsule 2. a stiff hair or bristle More Definitions → |
overtaken | 1. catch up with and possibly overtake 2. travel past More Definitions → |
subheading | 1. a heading of a subdivision of a text More Definitions → |
actuated | 1. moved to action More Definitions → |
ambivalent | 1. uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow More Definitions → |
captivated | 1. strongly attracted 2. filled with wonder and delight More Definitions → |
lamented | 1. mourned or grieved for More Definitions → |
lamination | 1. a layered structure 2. bonding thin sheets together More Definitions → |
staffer | 1. an employee who is a member of a staff of workers (especially a member of the staff that works for the President of the United States) More Definitions → |
cornucopia | 1. a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity 2. the property of being extremely abundant More Definitions → |
appraise | 1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of 2. consider in a comprehensive way More Definitions → |
collocation | 1. a grouping of words in a sentence 2. the act of positioning close together (or side by side) More Definitions → |
assuredly | 1. without a doubt More Definitions → |
shadowed | 1. filled with shade More Definitions → |
lubricated | 1. smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction More Definitions → |
vigilante | 1. member of a vigilance committee More Definitions → |
lipase | 1. an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream More Definitions → |
constabulary | 1. the force of policemen and officers More Definitions → |
defibrillator | 1. an electronic device that administers an electric shock of preset voltage to the heart through the chest wall in an attempt to restore the normal rhythm of the heart during ventricular fibrillation More Definitions → |
overlaid | 1. put something on top of something else 2. kill by lying on More Definitions → |
demonstrator | 1. a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates the principles that are being taught 2. someone who demonstrates an article to a prospective buyer More Definitions → |
sustenance | 1. a source of materials to nourish the body 2. the financial means whereby one lives More Definitions → |
campion | 1. any plant of the genus Silene More Definitions → |
mobilisation | 1. act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action 2. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: More Definitions → |
dispensation | 1. an exemption from some rule or obligation 2. a share that has been dispensed or distributed More Definitions → |
devaluation | 1. an official lowering of a nation's currency; a decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to that of foreign countries 2. the reduction of something's value or worth More Definitions → |
trafficked | 1. deal illegally 2. trade or deal a commodity More Definitions → |
diagonally | 1. in a diagonal manner More Definitions → |
cased | 1. covered or protected with or as if with a case 2. enclosed in a case More Definitions → |
laterally | 1. to or by or from the side 2. in a lateral direction or location More Definitions → |
wizardry | 1. exceptional creative ability More Definitions → |
headrest | 1. a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash 2. a rest for the head More Definitions → |
chaperone | 1. accompany as a chaperone 2. one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people More Definitions → |
reclassified | 1. classify anew, change the previous classification More Definitions → |
delusional | 1. suffering from or characterized by delusions More Definitions → |
plage | 1. the beach at a seaside resort More Definitions → |
unequivocally | 1. in an unambiguous manner More Definitions → |
perspiration | 1. salty fluid secreted by sweat glands 2. the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid More Definitions → |
liquidator | 1. a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) 2. (law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties More Definitions → |
stowaway | 1. a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage More Definitions → |
pauper | 1. a person who is very poor More Definitions → |
factorial | 1. of or relating to factorials 2. the product of all the integers up to and including a given integer More Definitions → |
librarianship | 1. the position of librarian More Definitions → |
livable | 1. fit or suitable to live in or with More Definitions → |
environmentalism | 1. the philosophical doctrine that environment is more important than heredity in determining intellectual growth 2. the activity of protecting the environment from pollution or destruction More Definitions → |
neoclassical | 1. characteristic of a revival of an earlier classical style More Definitions → |
mediaeval | 1. relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages 2. as if belonging to the Middle Ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened More Definitions → |
adenine | 1. (biochemistry) purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA More Definitions → |
alexia | 1. inability to perceive written words More Definitions → |
nanotube | 1. a fullerene molecule having a cylindrical or toroidal shape More Definitions → |
houseboat | 1. a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling More Definitions → |
lifesaving | 1. saving the lives of drowning persons More Definitions → |
rani | 1. (the feminine of raja) a Hindu princess or the wife of a raja More Definitions → |
stanhope | 1. a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat More Definitions → |
thorax | 1. the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen 2. the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates More Definitions → |
placental | 1. mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials 2. pertaining to or having or occurring by means of a placenta More Definitions → |
warship | 1. a government ship that is available for waging war More Definitions → |
metamorphic | 1. of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks) 2. characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance More Definitions → |
dislocated | 1. separated at the joint More Definitions → |
insemination | 1. the act of sowing (of seeds in the ground or, figuratively, of germs in the body or ideas in the mind, etc.) 2. the introduction of semen into the genital tract of a female More Definitions → |
conceivably | 1. within the realm of possibility More Definitions → |
quetzal | 1. the basic unit of money in Guatemala; equal to 100 centavos 2. large trogon of Central America and South America having golden-green and scarlet plumage More Definitions → |
exuberant | 1. joyously unrestrained 2. unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings More Definitions → |
electrification | 1. the activity of thrilling or markedly exciting some person or group 2. the act of providing electricity More Definitions → |
peninsular | 1. of or forming or resembling a peninsula More Definitions → |
yeshiva | 1. an academy for the advanced study of Jewish texts (primarily the Talmud) More Definitions → |
histocompatibility | 1. condition in which the cells of one tissue can survive in the presence of cells of another tissue More Definitions → |
errant | 1. straying from the right course or from accepted standards 2. uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable More Definitions → |
proofread | 1. read for errors More Definitions → |
earthen | 1. made of earth (or baked clay) More Definitions → |
acupressure | 1. treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body More Definitions → |
stratigraphy | 1. the branch of geology that studies the arrangement and succession of strata More Definitions → |
babu | 1. used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr' More Definitions → |
exemplar | 1. something to be imitated More Definitions → |
waterworks | 1. a public utility that provides water 2. workplace where water is stored and purified and distributed for a community More Definitions → |
anaesthetic | 1. relating to or producing insensibility 2. characterized by insensibility More Definitions → |
isomerase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes its substrate to an isomeric form More Definitions → |
macadamia | 1. any tree of the genus Macadamia More Definitions → |
takin | 1. large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area More Definitions → |
disqualify | 1. make unfit or unsuitable 2. declare unfit More Definitions → |
dissipated | 1. unrestrained by convention or morality 2. preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance More Definitions → |
camas | 1. any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America More Definitions → |
demarcation | 1. the boundary of a specific area 2. a conceptual separation or distinction More Definitions → |
diamondback | 1. large deadly rattlesnake with diamond-shaped markings More Definitions → |
lumberjack | 1. a person who fells trees 2. a short warm outer jacket More Definitions → |
rhinoplasty | 1. cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose More Definitions → |
deadliest | 1. causing or capable of causing death 2. of an instrument of certain death More Definitions → |
sparingly | 1. to a meager degree or in a meager manner More Definitions → |
penance | 1. remorse for your past conduct 2. a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution More Definitions → |
hypothalamus | 1. a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system More Definitions → |
manipulator | 1. an agent that operates some apparatus or machine 2. a person who handles things manually More Definitions → |
breaststroke | 1. swim with the face down and extend the arms forward and outward while kicking with the leg 2. a swimming stroke; the arms are extended together in front of the head and swept back on either side accompanied by a frog kick More Definitions → |
eagerness | 1. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something 2. prompt willingness More Definitions → |
peacemaker | 1. someone who tries to bring peace More Definitions → |
pearly | 1. informal terms for a human `tooth' 2. of a white the color of pearls More Definitions → |
ilia | 1. the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone More Definitions → |
halal | 1. (Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah 2. proper or legitimate according to Muslim law More Definitions → |
roadhouse | 1. an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling More Definitions → |
apothecary | 1. a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs More Definitions → |
anhydrous | 1. without water; especially without water of crystallization More Definitions → |
unmoderated | 1. not made less extreme More Definitions → |
ravioli | 1. small circular or square cases of dough with savory fillings More Definitions → |
heyday | 1. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity More Definitions → |
beaming | 1. cheerful and bright 2. pleased and proud More Definitions → |
balancer | 1. an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions 2. either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight More Definitions → |
taint | 1. the state of being contaminated 2. place under suspicion or cast doubt upon More Definitions → |
outwardly | 1. with respect to the outside 2. in outward appearance More Definitions → |
protea | 1. any tropical African shrub of the genus Protea having alternate rigid leaves and dense colorful flower heads resembling cones More Definitions → |
ganglion | 1. an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons More Definitions → |
unimaginable | 1. totally unlikely More Definitions → |
localize | 1. identify the location or place of 2. concentrate on a particular place or spot More Definitions → |
favourably | 1. showing approval More Definitions → |
involuntarily | 1. against one's will or done without conscious thought More Definitions → |
adoptee | 1. someone (such as a child) who has been adopted More Definitions → |
grandmaster | 1. a player of exceptional or world class skill in chess or bridge More Definitions → |
historiography | 1. a body of historical literature 2. the writing of history More Definitions → |
scrapping | 1. dispose of (something useless or old) 2. have a disagreement over something More Definitions → |
militarism | 1. a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests More Definitions → |
glassy | 1. resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness 2. (used of eyes) lacking liveliness More Definitions → |
bullhead | 1. freshwater sculpin with a large flattened bony-plated head with hornlike spines 2. any of several common freshwater catfishes of the United States More Definitions → |
mimosa | 1. evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers 2. any of various tropical shrubs or trees of the genus Mimosa having usually yellow flowers and compound leaves More Definitions → |
wealthiest | 1. having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value More Definitions → |
hryvnia | 1. the basic unit of money in Ukraine More Definitions → |
headland | 1. a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea) More Definitions → |
agitator | 1. one who agitates; a political troublemaker More Definitions → |
surpassing | 1. exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence 2. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree More Definitions → |
ladle | 1. put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle 2. remove with or as if with a ladle More Definitions → |
quotable | 1. able or fit to be repeated or quoted 2. suitable for or worthy of quotation More Definitions → |
naturalistic | 1. representing what is real; not abstract or ideal More Definitions → |
dogmatic | 1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative 2. relating to or involving dogma More Definitions → |
guan | 1. any of several large turkey-like game birds of the family Cracidae; native to jungles of tropical America; resembling the curassows and valued as food More Definitions → |
rectification | 1. (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation 2. the conversion of alternating current to direct current More Definitions → |
nonparametric | 1. not involving an estimation of the parameters of a statistic More Definitions → |
mistral | 1. a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter More Definitions → |
admirer | 1. a person who backs a politician or a team etc. 2. a person who admires; someone who esteems or respects or approves More Definitions → |
wanderlust | 1. very strong or irresistible impulse to travel More Definitions → |
cleat | 1. provide with cleats 2. secure on a cleat More Definitions → |
immediacy | 1. lack of an intervening or mediating agency 2. immediate intuitive awareness More Definitions → |
candor | 1. ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty 2. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech More Definitions → |
gasification | 1. the process of changing into gas More Definitions → |
casebook | 1. a book in which detailed written records of a case are kept and which are a source of information for subsequent work 2. according to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook; typical More Definitions → |
yaw | 1. be wide open 2. deviate erratically from a set course More Definitions → |
sabin | 1. a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound More Definitions → |
searing | 1. severely critical More Definitions → |
detonation | 1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction 2. the act of detonating an explosive More Definitions → |
wigwam | 1. a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides More Definitions → |
beheaded | 1. having had the head cut off More Definitions → |
postmark | 1. stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing 2. a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing More Definitions → |
tangential | 1. of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent 2. of superficial relevance if any More Definitions → |
headhunter | 1. a recruiter of personnel (especially for corporations) 2. a savage who cuts off and preserves the heads of enemies as trophies More Definitions → |
bereaved | 1. a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved 2. sorrowful through loss or deprivation More Definitions → |
seahorse | 1. either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber 2. small fish with horse-like heads bent sharply downward and curled tails; swim in upright position More Definitions → |
maelstrom | 1. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) More Definitions → |
affectionately | 1. with affection More Definitions → |
seraphim | 1. an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child More Definitions → |
uneducated | 1. not having a good education More Definitions → |
alopecia | 1. loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseases or drugs and treatments (chemotherapy for cancer) More Definitions → |
proportionately | 1. to a proportionate degree 2. in a way that is in correspondence among the constituents of another entity More Definitions → |
marbled | 1. patterned with veins or streaks or color resembling marble More Definitions → |
approver | 1. an authority with power to approve More Definitions → |
articular | 1. relating to or affecting the joints of the body More Definitions → |
trackball | 1. an electronic device consisting of a rotatable ball in a housing; used to position the cursor and move images on a computer screen More Definitions → |
fain | 1. having made preparations 2. with pleasure More Definitions → |
guanine | 1. a purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with cytosine More Definitions → |
tapioca | 1. granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings More Definitions → |
semantically | 1. with regard to meaning More Definitions → |
cashew | 1. tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted 2. kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted More Definitions → |
myocardium | 1. the middle muscular layer of the heart wall More Definitions → |
hydrated | 1. containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate) More Definitions → |
examen | 1. a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) 2. a critical study (as of a writer's work) More Definitions → |
ghastly | 1. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror 2. gruesomely indicative of death or the dead More Definitions → |
vaudeville | 1. a variety show with songs and comic acts etc. More Definitions → |
paroxetine | 1. a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Paxil) More Definitions → |
aberrant | 1. one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group 2. markedly different from an accepted norm More Definitions → |
starlet | 1. a young (film) actress who is publicized as a future star 2. a small star More Definitions → |
earner | 1. someone who earn wages in return for their labor More Definitions → |
menagerie | 1. a collection of live animals for study or display 2. the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition More Definitions → |
laminar | 1. arranged in or consisting of laminae More Definitions → |
apprehensive | 1. quick to understand 2. mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc More Definitions → |
camber | 1. curve upward in the middle 2. a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road) More Definitions → |
landfall | 1. the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water) 2. the first sighting of land from the sea after a voyage (or flight over water) More Definitions → |
laity | 1. in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy More Definitions → |
arming | 1. the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war More Definitions → |
itinerant | 1. a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment 2. traveling from place to place to work More Definitions → |
slat | 1. equip or bar with slats 2. close the slats of (windows) More Definitions → |
countable | 1. that can be counted More Definitions → |
afterglow | 1. a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset 2. the pleasure of remembering some pleasant event More Definitions → |
takedown | 1. (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position 2. a crushing remark More Definitions → |
dearth | 1. an acute insufficiency 2. an insufficient quantity or number More Definitions → |
palatable | 1. acceptable to the taste or mind More Definitions → |
tarmac | 1. surface with macadam 2. a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving More Definitions → |
conservator | 1. the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library) 2. someone appointed by a court to assume responsibility for the interests of a minor or incompetent person More Definitions → |
artefact | 1. a man-made object taken as a whole More Definitions → |
complementarity | 1. a relation between two opposite states or principles that together exhaust the possibilities 2. the interrelation of reciprocity whereby one thing supplements or depends on the other More Definitions → |
baptised | 1. having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism More Definitions → |
stalling | 1. a tactic used to mislead or delay More Definitions → |
regaining | 1. getting something back again More Definitions → |
pica | 1. an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently 2. a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing More Definitions → |
acquaint | 1. cause to come to know personally 2. make familiar or conversant with More Definitions → |
havelock | 1. a cloth covering for a service cap with a flap extending over the back of the neck to protect the neck from direct rays of the sun More Definitions → |
taut | 1. pulled or drawn tight 2. subjected to great tension; stretched tight More Definitions → |
charade | 1. a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades 2. making a false outward show More Definitions → |
mechanized | 1. equipped with machinery 2. using vehicles More Definitions → |
bursa | 1. a small fluid-filled sac located between movable parts of the body especially at joints More Definitions → |
centrifugation | 1. the process of separating substances of different densities by the use of a centrifuge More Definitions → |
unequivocal | 1. admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion 2. clearly defined or formulated More Definitions → |
reorganisation | 1. the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes) More Definitions → |
elastomer | 1. any of various elastic materials that resemble rubber (resumes its original shape when a deforming force is removed) More Definitions → |
wahoo | 1. upright deciduous plant with crimson pods and seeds; the eastern United States from New York to Florida and Texas 2. deciduous shrub having purple capsules enclosing scarlet seeds More Definitions → |
anagram | 1. a word or phrase spelled by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase 2. read letters out of order to discover a hidden meaning More Definitions → |
bazar | 1. a street of small shops (especially in Orient) 2. a shop where a variety of goods are sold More Definitions → |
sensitization | 1. the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen) 2. (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations) More Definitions → |
hyperactive | 1. more active than normal More Definitions → |
antenatal | 1. occurring or existing before birth More Definitions → |
hemophilia | 1. congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son More Definitions → |
kola | 1. tree bearing large brown nuts containing e.g. caffeine; source of cola extract More Definitions → |
revitalizing | 1. tending to impart new life and vigor to More Definitions → |
seepage | 1. the process of seeping More Definitions → |
squatting | 1. sit on one's heels 2. be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide More Definitions → |
cordially | 1. in a hearty manner More Definitions → |
expendable | 1. suitable to be expended 2. (used of funds) remaining after taxes More Definitions → |
spangled | 1. covered with beads or jewels or sequins More Definitions → |
seabed | 1. the bottom of a sea or ocean More Definitions → |
avo | 1. 100 avos equal 1 pataca in Macao More Definitions → |
palomino | 1. a horse of light tan or golden color with cream-colored or white mane and tail More Definitions → |
graze | 1. feed as in a meadow or pasture 2. break the skin (of a body part) by scraping More Definitions → |
fragility | 1. quality of being easily damaged or destroyed 2. lack of physical strength More Definitions → |
currant | 1. any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams 2. any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants More Definitions → |
afoot | 1. traveling by foot 2. currently in progress More Definitions → |
totalled | 1. add up in number or quantity 2. determine the sum of More Definitions → |
auspicious | 1. auguring favorable circumstances and good luck More Definitions → |
splashing | 1. the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface 2. the act of scattering water about haphazardly More Definitions → |
cutthroat | 1. someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat 2. ruthless in competition More Definitions → |
coincidental | 1. occurring or operating at the same time More Definitions → |
lepidoptera | 1. insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales More Definitions → |
interlaced | 1. having a pattern of fretwork or latticework More Definitions → |
crustal | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of the crust of the earth or moon More Definitions → |
unambiguously | 1. in an unambiguous manner 2. so as to be unique More Definitions → |
sawdust | 1. fine particles of wood made by sawing wood More Definitions → |
metaphorical | 1. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another More Definitions → |
alertness | 1. the process of paying close and continuous attention 2. a state of readiness to respond More Definitions → |
peseta | 1. formerly the basic unit of money in Spain; equal to 100 centimos More Definitions → |
searchlight | 1. a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction More Definitions → |
spaceflight | 1. a voyage outside the Earth's atmosphere More Definitions → |
proportionality | 1. a ratio of two quantities that is constant 2. harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) More Definitions → |
stave | 1. (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written 2. one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket More Definitions → |
semblance | 1. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading 2. an erroneous mental representation More Definitions → |
pneumococcal | 1. of or derived from or caused by bacteria of the genus pneumococcus More Definitions → |
avenge | 1. take revenge for a perceived wrong More Definitions → |
yarrow | 1. ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America More Definitions → |
meatloaf | 1. a baked loaf of ground meat More Definitions → |
plasminogen | 1. an inactive form of plasmin that occurs in plasma and is converted to plasmin by organic solvents More Definitions → |
lukewarm | 1. moderately warm 2. feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm More Definitions → |
rotunda | 1. a building having a circular plan and a dome 2. a large circular room More Definitions → |
asymptotically | 1. toward an asymptote More Definitions → |
faintly | 1. to a faint degree or weakly perceived More Definitions → |
indiscriminate | 1. not marked by fine distinctions 2. failing to make or recognize distinctions More Definitions → |
reforestation | 1. the restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been reduced by fire or cutting More Definitions → |
paradoxically | 1. in a paradoxical manner More Definitions → |
zapper | 1. an electrical device that can injure or kill by means of electric currents More Definitions → |
accolade | 1. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction More Definitions → |
interpretative | 1. that provides interpretation More Definitions → |
pentagram | 1. a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon More Definitions → |
idolatry | 1. the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods More Definitions → |
aggravation | 1. an exasperated feeling of annoyance 2. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment More Definitions → |
riboflavin | 1. a B vitamin that prevents skin lesions and weight loss More Definitions → |
vandal | 1. someone who willfully destroys or defaces property More Definitions → |
diabolic | 1. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil 2. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell More Definitions → |
demonstrable | 1. necessarily or demonstrably true 2. capable of being demonstrated or proved More Definitions → |
irritate | 1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations 2. excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame More Definitions → |
churchyard | 1. the yard associated with a church More Definitions → |
tadpole | 1. a larval frog or toad More Definitions → |
despicable | 1. morally reprehensible More Definitions → |
canter | 1. ride at a canter 2. go at a canter, of horses More Definitions → |
cardiologist | 1. a specialist in cardiology; a specialist in the structure and function and disorders of the heart More Definitions → |
racy | 1. full of zest or vigor 2. marked by richness and fullness of flavor More Definitions → |
envisage | 1. form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case More Definitions → |
crucially | 1. to a crucial degree More Definitions → |
facile | 1. superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject 2. performing adroitly and without effort More Definitions → |
environmentalist | 1. someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution More Definitions → |
mistreatment | 1. the practice of treating (someone or something) badly More Definitions → |
carboxylic | 1. relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical More Definitions → |
awry | 1. turned or twisted toward one side 2. not functioning properly More Definitions → |
spay | 1. remove the ovaries of More Definitions → |
iceman | 1. someone who cuts and delivers ice 2. a professional killer More Definitions → |
liberator | 1. someone who releases people from captivity or bondage More Definitions → |
subordination | 1. the state of being subordinate to something 2. the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class More Definitions → |
wavefront | 1. (physics) an imaginary surface joining all points in space that are reached at the same instant by a wave propagating through a medium More Definitions → |
glazer | 1. someone who cuts flat glass to size More Definitions → |
forsake | 1. leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch More Definitions → |
baboon | 1. large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles More Definitions → |
elated | 1. exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits 2. full of high-spirited delight More Definitions → |
backer | 1. someone who provides financial support for some venture More Definitions → |
albedo | 1. the ratio of reflected to incident light More Definitions → |
beano | 1. a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards More Definitions → |
transgression | 1. the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle 2. the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata More Definitions → |
idealized | 1. exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence More Definitions → |
flamboyant | 1. showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana 2. marked by ostentation but often tasteless More Definitions → |
exchangeable | 1. suitable to be exchanged 2. capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value More Definitions → |
clergyman | 1. a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church More Definitions → |
scape | 1. erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip 2. (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column More Definitions → |
neuropsychological | 1. of or concerned with neuropsychology More Definitions → |
genitalia | 1. external sex organ More Definitions → |
mausoleum | 1. a large burial chamber, usually above ground More Definitions → |
carelessly | 1. without care or concern 2. without caution or prudence More Definitions → |
narcissus | 1. bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters More Definitions → |
distillate | 1. a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling More Definitions → |
escalator | 1. a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index) 2. a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt More Definitions → |
namesake | 1. a person with the same name as another More Definitions → |
farrow | 1. the production of a litter of pigs 2. give birth to (piglets) More Definitions → |
annulment | 1. the state of being cancelled or annulled 2. (law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc) More Definitions → |
gratuity | 1. a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) 2. an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation More Definitions → |
reorganize | 1. organize anew 2. organize anew, as after a setback More Definitions → |
spate | 1. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent 2. a sudden forceful flow More Definitions → |
belladonna | 1. perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine 2. an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally More Definitions → |
gleam | 1. be shiny, as if wet 2. shine brightly, like a star or a light More Definitions → |
recalculate | 1. calculate anew More Definitions → |
maltreatment | 1. cruel or inhumane treatment More Definitions → |
malaise | 1. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) More Definitions → |
hydrant | 1. a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask 2. a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks More Definitions → |
hamstring | 1. make ineffective or powerless 2. cripple by cutting the hamstring More Definitions → |
superlative | 1. an exaggerated expression (usually of praise) 2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development More Definitions → |
deviance | 1. a state or condition markedly different from the norm 2. deviate behavior More Definitions → |
tetrahedron | 1. any polyhedron having four plane faces More Definitions → |
materialize | 1. come into being; become reality More Definitions → |
chamois | 1. a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin 2. hoofed mammal of mountains of Eurasia having upright horns with backward-hooked tips More Definitions → |
merchandiser | 1. a businessperson engaged in retail trade More Definitions → |
multiplicative | 1. tending or having the power to multiply or increase in number or quantity or degree More Definitions → |
urethra | 1. duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and which serves as the male genital duct More Definitions → |
retroactively | 1. after the fact More Definitions → |
seared | 1. having the surface burned quickly with intense heat More Definitions → |
multivitamin | 1. a pill or tablet containing several vitamins More Definitions → |
leeward | 1. the direction in which the wind is blowing 2. the side of something that is sheltered from the wind More Definitions → |
tamer | 1. an animal trainer who tames wild animals More Definitions → |
alienate | 1. arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness 2. transfer property or ownership More Definitions → |
beneficially | 1. in a beneficial manner More Definitions → |
athenaeum | 1. a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning 2. a place where reading materials are available More Definitions → |
displeasure | 1. the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something More Definitions → |
mutilated | 1. having a part of the body crippled or disabled More Definitions → |
dak | 1. East Indian tree bearing a profusion of intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and yielding a yellow dye More Definitions → |
brainwashed | 1. subjected to intensive forced indoctrination resulting in the rejection of old beliefs and acceptance of new ones More Definitions → |
chalkboard | 1. sheet of slate; for writing with chalk More Definitions → |
unranked | 1. not arranged in order hierarchically More Definitions → |
anaemia | 1. a lack of vitality 2. a deficiency of red blood cells More Definitions → |
unaffiliated | 1. not affiliated More Definitions → |
violator | 1. someone who violates the law 2. someone who assaults others sexually More Definitions → |
boxcar | 1. a freight car with roof and sliding doors in the sides More Definitions → |
archway | 1. a passageway under a curved masonry construction More Definitions → |
oversaw | 1. watch and direct More Definitions → |
ultimatum | 1. a final peremptory demand More Definitions → |
eyeshadow | 1. makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes More Definitions → |
pilar | 1. of or relating to a hair More Definitions → |
observant | 1. paying close attention especially to details 2. quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception More Definitions → |
unhappiness | 1. emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being 2. state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief More Definitions → |
viaduct | 1. bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley More Definitions → |
laurels | 1. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction 2. the state of being honored More Definitions → |
methodical | 1. characterized by method and orderliness More Definitions → |
wadi | 1. gully or streambed in northern Africa and the Middle East that remains dry except during rainy season More Definitions → |
secularism | 1. a doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations More Definitions → |
neuroblastoma | 1. malignant tumor containing embryonic nerve cells; usually metastasizes quickly More Definitions → |
glandular | 1. relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland More Definitions → |
rejuvenate | 1. cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land 2. develop youthful topographical features More Definitions → |
operatic | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of opera More Definitions → |
malevolent | 1. wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred 2. having or exerting a malignant influence More Definitions → |
nadir | 1. an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything 2. the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected More Definitions → |
naught | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential 2. complete failure More Definitions → |
warhead | 1. the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents More Definitions → |
adjacency | 1. the attribute of being so near as to be touching More Definitions → |
antagonism | 1. a state of deep-seated ill-will 2. the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors More Definitions → |
coinage | 1. coins collectively 2. a newly invented word or phrase More Definitions → |
endgame | 1. the final stages of an extended process of negotiation 2. the final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board More Definitions → |
banqueting | 1. eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) More Definitions → |
planer | 1. a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood More Definitions → |
hermaphrodite | 1. one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made 2. of animal or plant; having both male female reproductive organs More Definitions → |
gavel | 1. a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge More Definitions → |
nefarious | 1. extremely wicked More Definitions → |
stoppage | 1. the state of inactivity following an interruption 2. an obstruction in a pipe or tube More Definitions → |
defray | 1. bear the expenses of More Definitions → |
appro | 1. an informal British abbreviation of approval More Definitions → |
sahib | 1. formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name More Definitions → |
valerian | 1. a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers More Definitions → |
postulate | 1. maintain or assert 2. take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom More Definitions → |
trespassing | 1. gradually intrusive without right or permission More Definitions → |
hammerhead | 1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence 2. the striking part of a hammer More Definitions → |
facia | 1. a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc More Definitions → |
stalemate | 1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible 2. drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check More Definitions → |
ischia | 1. one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium More Definitions → |
dialectic | 1. of or relating to or employing dialectic 2. any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments More Definitions → |
rationalization | 1. the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason 2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening More Definitions → |
tantalizing | 1. arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach 2. very pleasantly inviting More Definitions → |
adjutant | 1. an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer 2. large Indian stork with a military gait More Definitions → |
splat | 1. give off the sound of a bullet flattening on impact 2. split open and flatten for cooking More Definitions → |
gallium | 1. a rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic element; brittle at low temperatures but liquid above room temperature; occurs in trace amounts in bauxite and zinc ores More Definitions → |
mannered | 1. having unnatural mannerisms More Definitions → |
stalwart | 1. a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) 2. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships More Definitions → |
sharia | 1. the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed More Definitions → |
topiary | 1. a garden having shrubs clipped or trimmed into decorative shapes especially of animals 2. making decorative shapes by trimming shrubs or trees More Definitions → |
verandah | 1. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed) More Definitions → |
extendable | 1. capable of being lengthened More Definitions → |
invalidity | 1. illogicality as a consequence of having a conclusion that does not follow from the premisses More Definitions → |
dank | 1. unpleasantly cool and humid 2. of high quality especially of marijuana More Definitions → |
zany | 1. a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect 2. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool More Definitions → |
austral | 1. the basic unit of money in Argentina; equal to 100 centavos 2. of the south or coming from the south More Definitions → |
barbican | 1. a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle) More Definitions → |
criminally | 1. in a shameful manner 2. in violation of the law; in a criminal manner More Definitions → |
lariat | 1. a long noosed rope used to catch animals More Definitions → |
psychopathology | 1. the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior 2. the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders More Definitions → |
pursuance | 1. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria 2. the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion More Definitions → |
scapegoat | 1. someone who is punished for the errors of others More Definitions → |
nanometer | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter More Definitions → |
faceless | 1. without a face or identity More Definitions → |
aftershock | 1. a tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake More Definitions → |
hydrotherapy | 1. the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease More Definitions → |
marionette | 1. a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer More Definitions → |
anathema | 1. a detested person 2. a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication More Definitions → |
preferentially | 1. in a preferential manner More Definitions → |
toga | 1. a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome More Definitions → |
dysphagia | 1. condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful More Definitions → |
inadmissible | 1. not deserving to be admitted More Definitions → |
zooplankton | 1. animal constituent of plankton; mainly small crustaceans and fish larvae More Definitions → |
philatelic | 1. of or relating to philately or of interest to philatelists More Definitions → |
retake | 1. a shot or scene that is photographed again 2. take back by force, as after a battle More Definitions → |
evaporate | 1. lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue 2. cause to change into a vapor More Definitions → |
transcriber | 1. a person who translates written messages from one language to another 2. someone who rewrites in a different script More Definitions → |
cassava | 1. a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics 2. cassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca More Definitions → |
glace | 1. (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar More Definitions → |
musicianship | 1. artistry in performing music More Definitions → |
adios | 1. a farewell remark More Definitions → |
overpass | 1. bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels More Definitions → |
inwardly | 1. with respect to private feelings More Definitions → |
goaltender | 1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal 2. the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring More Definitions → |
fatwa | 1. a ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority More Definitions → |
proteinase | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis More Definitions → |
continua | 1. a continuous nonspatial whole or extent or succession in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts More Definitions → |
babbitt | 1. line with a Babbitt metal 2. an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction More Definitions → |
scrimmage | 1. (American football) practice play between a football team's squads 2. a noisy riotous fight More Definitions → |
privates | 1. external sex organ More Definitions → |
carnivore | 1. a terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal 2. any animal that feeds on flesh More Definitions → |
egalitarian | 1. a person who believes in the equality of all people 2. favoring social equality More Definitions → |
mortgagee | 1. the person who accepts a mortgage More Definitions → |
roan | 1. a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding 2. a horse having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or gray More Definitions → |
anyplace | 1. at or in or to any place More Definitions → |
nonsensical | 1. so unreasonable as to invite derision 2. having no intelligible meaning More Definitions → |
gallows | 1. an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging More Definitions → |
rheumatism | 1. any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues 2. a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint More Definitions → |
cowardice | 1. the trait of lacking courage More Definitions → |
fabled | 1. celebrated in fable or legend More Definitions → |
animosity | 1. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility More Definitions → |
dynamism | 1. any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy 2. active strength of body or mind More Definitions → |
sagging | 1. droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness 2. cause to sag More Definitions → |
statics | 1. the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium More Definitions → |
rucksack | 1. a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder More Definitions → |
cupcake | 1. small cake baked in a muffin tin More Definitions → |
errand | 1. a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission More Definitions → |
yeoman | 1. officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch 2. in former times was free and cultivated his own land More Definitions → |
overhang | 1. project over 2. be suspended over or hang over More Definitions → |
annexe | 1. an addition that extends a main building More Definitions → |
deliberative | 1. involved in or characterized by deliberation and discussion and examination More Definitions → |
emigrant | 1. someone who leaves one country to settle in another More Definitions → |
cytomegalovirus | 1. any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems More Definitions → |
contaminate | 1. make impure 2. make radioactive by adding radioactive material More Definitions → |
bassinet | 1. a basket (usually hooded) used as a baby's bed 2. a perambulator that resembles a bassinet More Definitions → |
hibernation | 1. the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter 2. cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals More Definitions → |
interplanetary | 1. between or among planets More Definitions → |
hullabaloo | 1. disturbance usually in protest More Definitions → |
erratum | 1. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind More Definitions → |
anthracite | 1. a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat More Definitions → |
patchouli | 1. small East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes 2. a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant More Definitions → |
transcribe | 1. write out from speech, notes, etc. 2. rewrite in a different script More Definitions → |
invalidated | 1. deprived of legal force More Definitions → |
atrocity | 1. the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane 2. an act of atrocious cruelty More Definitions → |
proportionally | 1. to a proportionate degree More Definitions → |
untrained | 1. not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training More Definitions → |
splashed | 1. (of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses 2. covered with bright patches (often used in combination) More Definitions → |
faraway | 1. very far away in space or time 2. far removed mentally More Definitions → |
potash | 1. a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry More Definitions → |
lapping | 1. lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another 2. pass the tongue over More Definitions → |
chivalry | 1. courtesy towards women 2. the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct More Definitions → |
rangeland | 1. land suitable for grazing livestock More Definitions → |
commonality | 1. a class composed of persons lacking clerical or noble rank 2. sharing of common attributes More Definitions → |
regrettably | 1. by bad luck More Definitions → |
playbook | 1. a notebook containing descriptions and diagrams of the plays that a team has practiced (especially an American football team) 2. a book containing the scripts of one or more dramatic plays More Definitions → |
frustrate | 1. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of 2. treat cruelly More Definitions → |
sideboard | 1. a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity 2. a board that forms part of the side of a bed or crib More Definitions → |
poaching | 1. cooking in simmering liquid More Definitions → |
laryngeal | 1. of or relating to or situated in the larynx More Definitions → |
slapstick | 1. a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes 2. acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone More Definitions → |
toucan | 1. brilliantly colored arboreal fruit-eating bird of tropical America having a very large thin-walled beak More Definitions → |
intergalactic | 1. between or among galaxies More Definitions → |
brahman | 1. a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family) 2. a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas More Definitions → |
matcher | 1. someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others More Definitions → |
amiable | 1. disposed to please 2. diffusing warmth and friendliness More Definitions → |
urinal | 1. a plumbing fixture (usually attached to the wall) used by men to urinate More Definitions → |
duodenal | 1. in or relating to the duodenum More Definitions → |
irrevocably | 1. in an irrevocable manner More Definitions → |
lactobacillus | 1. a Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that produces lactic acid (especially in milk) More Definitions → |
antiquated | 1. so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period More Definitions → |
waders | 1. waterproof hip boots (sometimes extending to the chest) worn by anglers More Definitions → |
squall | 1. make high-pitched, whiney noises 2. utter a sudden loud cry More Definitions → |
rya | 1. a shag rug made in Sweden More Definitions → |
antagonistic | 1. indicating opposition or resistance 2. characterized by antagonism or antipathy More Definitions → |
immovable | 1. property consisting of houses and land 2. not able or intended to be moved More Definitions → |
naira | 1. the basic unit of money in Nigeria More Definitions → |
camshaft | 1. an engine shaft with cams attached to it More Definitions → |
innervation | 1. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland 2. the distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region More Definitions → |
constraining | 1. restricting the scope or freedom of action More Definitions → |
dissipate | 1. to cause to separate and go in different directions 2. move away from each other More Definitions → |
batsman | 1. (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting More Definitions → |
watertight | 1. not allowing water to pass in or out 2. without flaws or loopholes More Definitions → |
talc | 1. apply talcum powder to (one's body) 2. a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder More Definitions → |
mononuclear | 1. having only one nucleus More Definitions → |
ternary | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. having three units or components or elements More Definitions → |
footballer | 1. an athlete who plays American football More Definitions → |
inanimate | 1. appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse 2. belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things More Definitions → |
panting | 1. breathing heavily (as after exertion) 2. any fabric used to make trousers More Definitions → |
acidophilus | 1. a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics More Definitions → |
romaine | 1. lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head More Definitions → |
lunacy | 1. obsolete terms for legal insanity 2. foolish or senseless behavior More Definitions → |
dimensionality | 1. the spatial property of having dimensions More Definitions → |
loathe | 1. find repugnant More Definitions → |
centra | 1. the main body of a vertebra More Definitions → |
avoidable | 1. capable of being avoided or warded off More Definitions → |
adenoma | 1. a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin More Definitions → |
aah | 1. express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah' More Definitions → |
flammability | 1. the quality of being easily ignited and burning rapidly More Definitions → |
truancy | 1. failure to attend (especially school) More Definitions → |
taxicab | 1. a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money More Definitions → |
flatiron | 1. an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove More Definitions → |
unavailability | 1. the quality of not being available when needed More Definitions → |
faery | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers 2. the enchanted realm of fairies More Definitions → |
deflated | 1. brought low in spirit More Definitions → |
judgmental | 1. depending on judgment More Definitions → |
antipsychotic | 1. tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired More Definitions → |
slaughterhouse | 1. a building where animals are butchered More Definitions → |
bagging | 1. capture or kill, as in hunting 2. hang loosely, like an empty bag More Definitions → |
unsteady | 1. not firmly or solidly positioned 2. subject to change or variation More Definitions → |
brainwashing | 1. forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs More Definitions → |
malacca | 1. stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles 2. a cane made from the stem of a rattan palm More Definitions → |
carrion | 1. the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food More Definitions → |
summarily | 1. without delay; in a summary manner More Definitions → |
sanctified | 1. render holy by means of religious rites 2. give religious sanction to, such as through an oath More Definitions → |
handicapper | 1. someone who sets the betting odds based on calculations of the outcome of a contest (especially a horse race) More Definitions → |
plantar | 1. relating to or occurring on the undersurface of the foot More Definitions → |
quarrying | 1. the extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry More Definitions → |
approachable | 1. capable of being read with comprehension 2. easily approached More Definitions → |
braced | 1. positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger 2. held up by braces or buttresses More Definitions → |
braised | 1. cooked by browning in fat and then simmering in a closed container More Definitions → |
gaunt | 1. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold More Definitions → |
nailer | 1. a worker who attaches something by nailing it More Definitions → |
cornstarch | 1. starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener More Definitions → |
chloroplast | 1. plastid containing chlorophyll and other pigments; in plants that carry out photosynthesis More Definitions → |
pistachio | 1. small tree of southern Europe and Asia Minor bearing small hard-shelled nuts 2. nut of Mediterranean trees having an edible green kernel More Definitions → |
riverbank | 1. the bank of a river More Definitions → |
metalware | 1. household articles made of metal (especially for use at table) More Definitions → |
warping | 1. a moral or mental distortion More Definitions → |
yardstick | 1. a measure or standard used for comparison 2. a ruler or tape that is three feet long More Definitions → |
supernatant | 1. the clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate 2. of a liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate More Definitions → |
segmental | 1. divided or organized into speech segments or isolable speech sounds 2. having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters More Definitions → |
supercharger | 1. compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine More Definitions → |
vestibular | 1. relating to the sense of equilibrium More Definitions → |
deceleration | 1. a decrease in rate of change 2. (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity More Definitions → |
aldehyde | 1. any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids More Definitions → |
baring | 1. the removal of covering More Definitions → |
tartar | 1. a salt used especially in baking powder 2. a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman More Definitions → |
operationally | 1. in respect to operation More Definitions → |
harken | 1. listen; used mostly in the imperative More Definitions → |
suave | 1. having a sophisticated charm 2. smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication More Definitions → |
riddance | 1. the act of removing or getting rid of something 2. the act of forcing out someone or something More Definitions → |
greaves | 1. the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered More Definitions → |
gabby | 1. full of trivial conversation More Definitions → |
circumstantial | 1. fully detailed and specific about particulars More Definitions → |
adiabatic | 1. occurring without loss or gain of heat More Definitions → |
naturalism | 1. (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations 2. an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description More Definitions → |
accelerometer | 1. an instrument for measuring the acceleration of aircraft or rockets More Definitions → |
principality | 1. territory ruled by a prince More Definitions → |
allusion | 1. passing reference or indirect mention More Definitions → |
laminator | 1. a person who makes laminates (especially plastic laminates) 2. Any of a range of machines used for lamination. More Definitions → |
quadrature | 1. the construction of a square having the same area as some other figure More Definitions → |
outfall | 1. the outlet of a river or drain or other source of water More Definitions → |
parasol | 1. a handheld collapsible source of shade More Definitions → |
interchangeably | 1. in an interchangeable manner More Definitions → |
farting | 1. a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus More Definitions → |
coloration | 1. the timbre of a musical sound 2. appearance with regard to color More Definitions → |
zealot | 1. a fervent and even militant proponent of something More Definitions → |
carnelian | 1. a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony More Definitions → |
parietal | 1. of or relating to or associated with the parietal bones in the cranium More Definitions → |
underpants | 1. an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin More Definitions → |
transdermal | 1. through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches) More Definitions → |
contractually | 1. by virtue of a contract More Definitions → |
insulate | 1. protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material 2. place or set apart More Definitions → |
showplace | 1. a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty More Definitions → |
seamed | 1. (used especially of skin) marked by lines or seams 2. having or joined by a seam or seams More Definitions → |
babbling | 1. gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby More Definitions → |
centrality | 1. the property of being central More Definitions → |
admirably | 1. in an admirable manner More Definitions → |
taster | 1. someone who samples food or drink for its quality More Definitions → |
nightfall | 1. the time of day immediately following sunset More Definitions → |
xenophobia | 1. a fear of foreigners or strangers More Definitions → |
nary | 1. (used with singular count nouns) colloquial for `not a' or `not one' or `never a' More Definitions → |
bushman | 1. a dweller in the Australian bush country More Definitions → |
ricotta | 1. soft Italian cheese like cottage cheese More Definitions → |
vacationing | 1. the act of taking a vacation More Definitions → |
irreparable | 1. impossible to repair, rectify, or amend More Definitions → |
tangy | 1. tasting sour like a lemon More Definitions → |
sedative | 1. tending to soothe or tranquilize 2. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person More Definitions → |
farina | 1. fine meal made from cereal grain especially wheat; often used as a cooked cereal or in puddings More Definitions → |
cutaway | 1. a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts 2. a man's coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees More Definitions → |
defraud | 1. deprive of by deceit More Definitions → |
transferor | 1. (law) someone who conveys a title or property to another More Definitions → |
darkening | 1. changing to a darker color 2. becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over More Definitions → |
ranching | 1. farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle) More Definitions → |
toasting | 1. cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill More Definitions → |
exhale | 1. expel air 2. give out (breath or an odor) More Definitions → |
likable | 1. easy to like; agreeable 2. (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings More Definitions → |
kinsman | 1. a male relative More Definitions → |
causative | 1. producing an effect More Definitions → |
loveseat | 1. small sofa that seats two people More Definitions → |
mutable | 1. capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature 2. prone to frequent change; inconstant More Definitions → |
militarily | 1. with respect to the military More Definitions → |
barometric | 1. relating to atmospheric pressure or indicated by a barometer More Definitions → |
cribbage | 1. a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two More Definitions → |
cashed | 1. for which money has been paid More Definitions → |
vegetarianism | 1. a diet excluding all meat and fish More Definitions → |
cacao | 1. tropical American tree producing cacao beans More Definitions → |
mammogram | 1. X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast More Definitions → |
linac | 1. ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path More Definitions → |
authenticator | 1. one who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity More Definitions → |
canvassing | 1. persuasion of voters in a political campaign More Definitions → |
angelus | 1. the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited More Definitions → |
frayed | 1. worn away or tattered along the edges More Definitions → |
criminality | 1. the state of being a criminal More Definitions → |
razz | 1. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt 2. harass with persistent criticism or carping More Definitions → |
shrapnel | 1. shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight More Definitions → |
litany | 1. any long and tedious address or recital More Definitions → |
totalitarianism | 1. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) 2. an ideological belief in the complete and unrestricted power of government. More Definitions → |
larder | 1. a supply of food especially for a household 2. a small storeroom for storing foods or wines More Definitions → |
nonstandard | 1. not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community 2. varying from or not adhering to a standard More Definitions → |
atrocious | 1. shockingly brutal or cruel 2. exceptionally bad or displeasing More Definitions → |
claret | 1. drink claret 2. a dark purplish-red color More Definitions → |
consecration | 1. a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) 2. (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God More Definitions → |
forbearance | 1. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence 2. a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting More Definitions → |
chromatographic | 1. of or relating to chromatography More Definitions → |
plastered | 1. (of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance 2. (of walls) covered with a coat of plaster More Definitions → |
apostrophe | 1. address to an absent or imaginary person 2. the mark (') used to indicate the omission of one or more letters from a printed word More Definitions → |
symbolically | 1. in a symbolic manner 2. by means of symbols More Definitions → |
unsubstantiated | 1. unsupported by other evidence More Definitions → |
astrobiology | 1. the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life More Definitions → |
inhumane | 1. lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion More Definitions → |
inadequately | 1. in an inadequate manner or to an inadequate degree More Definitions → |
panicked | 1. thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation 2. be overcome by a sudden fear More Definitions → |
randomization | 1. a deliberately haphazard arrangement of observations so as to simulate chance More Definitions → |
airworthiness | 1. fitness to fly More Definitions → |
juxtaposition | 1. the act of positioning close together (or side by side) 2. a side-by-side position More Definitions → |
carnivorous | 1. relating to or characteristic of carnivores 2. (used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals More Definitions → |
banish | 1. expel from a community or group 2. ban from a place of residence, as for punishment More Definitions → |
metalwork | 1. the metal parts of something 2. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner More Definitions → |
flapping | 1. move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion 2. to flutter noisily when moved by the wind More Definitions → |
scab | 1. form a scab 2. take the place of work of someone on strike More Definitions → |
teriyaki | 1. beef or chicken or seafood marinated in spicy soy sauce and grilled or broiled More Definitions → |
apparition | 1. a ghostly appearing figure 2. the appearance of a ghostlike figure More Definitions → |
inoperable | 1. not able to perform its normal function 2. not suitable for surgery More Definitions → |
thrashing | 1. a sound defeat 2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows More Definitions → |
vara | 1. a Spanish unit of length (about a yard) having different values in different localities More Definitions → |
amaryllis | 1. bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers More Definitions → |
sandpaper | 1. rub with sandpaper 2. stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand More Definitions → |
hardiness | 1. the property of being strong and healthy in constitution 2. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger More Definitions → |
discontinuance | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) More Definitions → |
carbonated | 1. having carbonation (especially artificially carbonated) More Definitions → |
wraparound | 1. a garment (as a dress or coat) with a full length opening; adjusts to the body by wrapping around More Definitions → |
headliner | 1. a performer who receives prominent billing More Definitions → |
astrologer | 1. someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon More Definitions → |
antigenic | 1. of or relating to antigens More Definitions → |
chairwoman | 1. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization More Definitions → |
canvass | 1. the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account 2. an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people More Definitions → |
radish | 1. pungent fleshy edible root 2. radish of Japan with a long hard durable root eaten raw or cooked More Definitions → |
manifestly | 1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') More Definitions → |
checkmate | 1. complete victory 2. a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king More Definitions → |
emphatic | 1. spoken with emphasis 2. sudden and strong More Definitions → |
aficionado | 1. a fan of bull fighting 2. a serious devotee of some particular music genre or musical performer More Definitions → |
motivator | 1. a positive motivational influence More Definitions → |
homeward | 1. oriented toward home 2. toward home More Definitions → |
sandstorm | 1. a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand More Definitions → |
nameplate | 1. a plate bearing a name More Definitions → |
baiting | 1. harassment especially of a tethered animal More Definitions → |
chrysanthemum | 1. the flower of a chrysanthemum plant 2. any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, Tanacetum; widely cultivated More Definitions → |
fortification | 1. defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it 2. the art or science of strengthening defenses More Definitions → |
elation | 1. an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression 2. a feeling of joy and pride More Definitions → |
wail | 1. emit long loud cries 2. cry weakly or softly More Definitions → |
artistically | 1. in an artistic manner More Definitions → |
ampicillin | 1. semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin) More Definitions → |
crag | 1. a steep rugged rock or cliff More Definitions → |
earpiece | 1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear More Definitions → |
disa | 1. any orchid of the genus Disa; beautiful orchids with dark green leaves and usually hooded flowers; much prized as emblematic flowers in their native regions More Definitions → |
tranche | 1. a portion of something (especially money) More Definitions → |
sanctum | 1. a place of inviolable privacy 2. a sacred place of pilgrimage More Definitions → |
unconstrained | 1. free from constraint More Definitions → |
osteopathy | 1. therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles More Definitions → |
materialistic | 1. marked by materialism 2. conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class More Definitions → |
boater | 1. a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown 2. someone who drives or rides in a boat More Definitions → |
congresswoman | 1. a member of the United States House of Representatives More Definitions → |
fancied | 1. formed or conceived by the imagination 2. imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind More Definitions → |
cockroach | 1. any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests More Definitions → |
computable | 1. may be computed or estimated More Definitions → |
disorganized | 1. lacking order or methodical arrangement or function More Definitions → |
crafter | 1. a creator of great skill in the manual arts More Definitions → |
disassemble | 1. take apart into its constituent pieces More Definitions → |
littoral | 1. of or relating to a coastal or shore region 2. the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean More Definitions → |
anise | 1. native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery 2. liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors More Definitions → |
grainy | 1. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency More Definitions → |
aggressor | 1. someone who attacks 2. a confident assertive person who acts as instigator More Definitions → |
walkabout | 1. a walking trip or tour 2. a public stroll by a celebrity to meet people informally More Definitions → |
boathouse | 1. a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats More Definitions → |
consummation | 1. the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse 2. the act of bringing to completion or fruition More Definitions → |
sculptural | 1. relating to or consisting of sculpture 2. resembling sculpture More Definitions → |
unfaithful | 1. not true to duty or obligation or promises 2. having sexual relations with someone other than your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend More Definitions → |
asthmatic | 1. a person suffering from asthma 2. relating to breathing with a whistling sound More Definitions → |
linguistically | 1. with respect to the science of linguistics 2. with respect to language More Definitions → |
hematologic | 1. of or relating to or involved in hematology More Definitions → |
titular | 1. of or relating to a legal title to something 2. of or bearing a title signifying status or function More Definitions → |
transcendence | 1. a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience 2. the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits More Definitions → |
lilangeni | 1. the basic unit of money in Swaziland; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
trapeze | 1. a swing used by circus acrobats More Definitions → |
cellophane | 1. a transparent paperlike product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc. More Definitions → |
paring | 1. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something 2. (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel More Definitions → |
damning | 1. threatening with damnation More Definitions → |
matrimony | 1. the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) 2. the ceremony or sacrament of marriage More Definitions → |
signalled | 1. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs 2. be a signal for or a symptom of More Definitions → |
granulated | 1. made grainy or formed into granules More Definitions → |
ailment | 1. an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining More Definitions → |
sharpie | 1. an alert and energetic person 2. a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games More Definitions → |
stepfather | 1. the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage More Definitions → |
taproot | 1. (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem 2. something that provides an important central source for growth or development More Definitions → |
colloquia | 1. an academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting 2. an address to an academic meeting or seminar More Definitions → |
incurable | 1. a person whose disease is incurable 2. incapable of being cured More Definitions → |
mountainside | 1. the side or slope of a mountain More Definitions → |
anointing | 1. the act of applying oil or an oily liquid More Definitions → |
propranolol | 1. the first beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina pectoris and essential tremor More Definitions → |
inescapable | 1. impossible to avoid or evade More Definitions → |
absorbance | 1. (physics) a measure of the extent to which a substance transmits light or other electromagnetic radiation More Definitions → |
cornbread | 1. bread made primarily of cornmeal More Definitions → |
decarboxylase | 1. any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group More Definitions → |
bagpipe | 1. a tubular wind instrument; the player blows air into a bag and squeezes it out through the drone More Definitions → |
prostrate | 1. get into a prostrate position, as in submission 2. render helpless or defenseless More Definitions → |
excitatory | 1. (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate More Definitions → |
provisionally | 1. temporarily and conditionally More Definitions → |
singularly | 1. in a singular manner or to a singular degree More Definitions → |
lazar | 1. a person afflicted with leprosy More Definitions → |
oxidant | 1. a substance that oxidizes another substance More Definitions → |
pyramidal | 1. resembling a pyramid More Definitions → |
umbra | 1. a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light More Definitions → |
parquet | 1. a floor made of parquetry 2. seating on the main floor between the orchestra and the parquet circle More Definitions → |
reparation | 1. compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury 2. (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors More Definitions → |
amply | 1. to an ample degree or in an ample manner 2. sufficiently; more than adequately More Definitions → |
damask | 1. having a woven pattern 2. a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern More Definitions → |
batted | 1. strike with, or as if with a baseball bat 2. wink briefly More Definitions → |
hovercraft | 1. a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines More Definitions → |
nighthawk | 1. a person who likes to be active late at night 2. mainly nocturnal North American goatsucker More Definitions → |
papacy | 1. the government of the Roman Catholic Church More Definitions → |
ablaze | 1. keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement 2. lighted up by or as by fire or flame More Definitions → |
gramophone | 1. an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically More Definitions → |
tannoy | 1. a loudspeaker More Definitions → |
senatorial | 1. of or relating to senators More Definitions → |
thawed | 1. no longer frozen solid 2. no longer frozen More Definitions → |
epistemological | 1. of or relating to epistemology More Definitions → |
unannounced | 1. without warning or announcement More Definitions → |
deactivation | 1. breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges) 2. the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb) More Definitions → |
loafer | 1. person who does no work More Definitions → |
insurmountable | 1. not capable of being surmounted or overcome 2. impossible to surmount More Definitions → |
haystack | 1. a stack of hay More Definitions → |
impenetrable | 1. permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter 2. impossible to understand More Definitions → |
collate | 1. compare critically; of texts 2. to assemble in proper sequence More Definitions → |
encapsulate | 1. enclose in a capsule or other small container 2. put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume More Definitions → |
gymnastic | 1. of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility 2. vigorously active More Definitions → |
industrialised | 1. made industrial; converted to industrialism More Definitions → |
vena | 1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart More Definitions → |
vindicated | 1. freed from any question of guilt More Definitions → |
percolation | 1. the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium 2. the act of making coffee in a percolator More Definitions → |
attractor | 1. an entertainer who attracts large audiences 2. (physics) a point in the ideal multidimensional phase space that is used to describe a system toward which the system tends to evolve regardless of the starting conditions of the system More Definitions → |
inane | 1. extremely silly or stupid More Definitions → |
retransmitted | 1. transmit again More Definitions → |
bask | 1. derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in 2. be exposed More Definitions → |
derail | 1. cause to run off the tracks 2. run off or leave the rails More Definitions → |
crappie | 1. small sunfishes of the genus Pomoxis of central United States rivers 2. small sunfishes of central United States rivers More Definitions → |
clonal | 1. of or relating to a clone More Definitions → |
anticancer | 1. used in the treatment of cancer More Definitions → |
overlapped | 1. coincide partially or wholly 2. extend over and cover a part of More Definitions → |
noninvasive | 1. relating to a technique that does not involve puncturing the skin or entering a body cavity More Definitions → |
geometrically | 1. with respect to geometry 2. in a geometric fashion More Definitions → |
diorama | 1. a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene More Definitions → |
undamaged | 1. not harmed or spoiled; sound More Definitions → |
prater | 1. an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker More Definitions → |
headquarter | 1. provide with headquarters More Definitions → |
abominable | 1. unequivocally detestable 2. exceptionally bad or displeasing More Definitions → |
rattled | 1. thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term) More Definitions → |
tambourine | 1. a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides More Definitions → |
tramway | 1. a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers 2. the track on which trams or streetcars run More Definitions → |
coinsurance | 1. insurance issued jointly by two or more underwriters More Definitions → |
addressable | 1. capable of being addressed More Definitions → |
patriarchy | 1. a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line More Definitions → |
inextricably | 1. in an inextricable manner More Definitions → |
tapering | 1. the act of gradually lowering the size or amount 2. becoming gradually narrower More Definitions → |
dampen | 1. suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity 2. make moist More Definitions → |
llano | 1. an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain (especially in Latin America) More Definitions → |
interdepartmental | 1. between or among departments 2. between departments More Definitions → |
leprechaun | 1. a mischievous elf in Irish folklore More Definitions → |
rehearse | 1. engage in a rehearsal (of) More Definitions → |
amide | 1. any organic compound containing the group -CONH2 More Definitions → |
fearsome | 1. causing fear or dread or terror More Definitions → |
bureaux | 1. an administrative unit of government 2. furniture with drawers for keeping clothes More Definitions → |
likeable | 1. (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings 2. easy to like; agreeable More Definitions → |
biographer | 1. someone who writes an account of a person's life More Definitions → |
wreak | 1. cause to happen or to occur as a consequence More Definitions → |
penultimate | 1. the next to last syllable in a word 2. second last More Definitions → |
leotard | 1. a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance More Definitions → |
accomplice | 1. a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan) More Definitions → |
straightener | 1. a device for straightening More Definitions → |
irregularity | 1. behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality 2. not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals More Definitions → |
gash | 1. a wound made by cutting 2. a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation More Definitions → |
bloat | 1. swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas 2. become bloated or swollen or puff up More Definitions → |
gravestone | 1. a stone that is used to mark a grave More Definitions → |
backwater | 1. a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam 2. a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring More Definitions → |
summative | 1. of or relating to a summation or produced by summation More Definitions → |
dita | 1. evergreen tree of eastern Asia and Philippines having large leathery leaves and small green-white flowers in compact cymes; bark formerly used medicinally More Definitions → |
instrumentality | 1. a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose 2. the quality of being instrumental for some purpose More Definitions → |
insomniac | 1. someone who cannot sleep 2. experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness More Definitions → |
impassioned | 1. characterized by intense emotion More Definitions → |
desperado | 1. a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier) More Definitions → |
takings | 1. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property More Definitions → |
flavoring | 1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts More Definitions → |
contagion | 1. any disease easily transmitted by contact 2. an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted More Definitions → |
abutting | 1. lie adjacent to another or share a boundary More Definitions → |
desecration | 1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character More Definitions → |
lackluster | 1. lacking brilliance or vitality 2. lacking luster or shine More Definitions → |
gunmetal | 1. a type of bronze used for parts subject to wear or corrosion (especially corrosion by sea water) More Definitions → |
sparkly | 1. marked by high spirits or excitement 2. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light More Definitions → |
automaker | 1. a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles More Definitions → |
audacious | 1. invulnerable to fear or intimidation 2. unrestrained by convention or propriety More Definitions → |
confrontational | 1. of or relating to confrontation More Definitions → |
entrapment | 1. a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials More Definitions → |
advection | 1. (meteorology) the horizontal transfer of heat or other atmospheric properties More Definitions → |
minimisation | 1. the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position More Definitions → |
adjudicator | 1. a person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes More Definitions → |
exportation | 1. commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country 2. the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country More Definitions → |
uncharted | 1. (of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated More Definitions → |
radian | 1. the unit of plane angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to the angle at the center of a circle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius (approximately 57.295 degrees) More Definitions → |
misunderstand | 1. interpret in the wrong way More Definitions → |
inalienable | 1. not subject to forfeiture 2. incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another More Definitions → |
untamed | 1. in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated More Definitions → |
painstakingly | 1. in a fastidious and painstaking manner More Definitions → |
nightshade | 1. any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit More Definitions → |
hydrochlorothiazide | 1. a diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension More Definitions → |
salutation | 1. an act of honor or courteous recognition 2. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) More Definitions → |
altercation | 1. noisy quarrel More Definitions → |
octagonal | 1. of or relating to or shaped like an octagon More Definitions → |
pillowcase | 1. bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow More Definitions → |
unfavourable | 1. not encouraging or approving or pleasing 2. (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose More Definitions → |
abject | 1. of the most contemptible kind 2. most unfortunate or miserable More Definitions → |
regenerating | 1. that are generating anew More Definitions → |
heretical | 1. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards More Definitions → |
strangeness | 1. unusualness as a consequence of not being well known 2. (physics) one of the six flavors of quark, the third lightest of all quarks More Definitions → |
drafter | 1. a writer of a draft More Definitions → |
conga | 1. dance the conga 2. music composed for dancing the conga More Definitions → |
agave | 1. tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber More Definitions → |
hookah | 1. an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water More Definitions → |
aby | 1. make amends for More Definitions → |
psychotherapist | 1. a therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders More Definitions → |
extramural | 1. carried on outside the bounds of an institution or community More Definitions → |
arabesque | 1. position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose 2. an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design More Definitions → |
tarnish | 1. make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically 2. discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation More Definitions → |
socialized | 1. under group or government control More Definitions → |
bacteriology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to disease More Definitions → |
sociable | 1. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity 2. friendly and pleasant More Definitions → |
scleroderma | 1. an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin More Definitions → |
raucous | 1. unpleasantly loud and harsh 2. disturbing the public peace; loud and rough More Definitions → |
hairpin | 1. a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place More Definitions → |
exaggerate | 1. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth 2. do something to an excessive degree More Definitions → |
saddest | 1. experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness 2. of things that make you feel sad More Definitions → |
immorality | 1. the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct 2. morally objectionable behavior More Definitions → |
spontaneity | 1. the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint More Definitions → |
sympathize | 1. share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of 2. be understanding of More Definitions → |
sugarloaf | 1. a large conical loaf of concentrated refined sugar More Definitions → |
kyat | 1. the basic unit of money in Myanmar More Definitions → |
tantamount | 1. being essentially equal to something More Definitions → |
sarong | 1. a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific More Definitions → |
armrest | 1. a support for the arm More Definitions → |
ashram | 1. a place of religious retreat modeled after the Indian ashram 2. (India) a place of religious retreat for Hindus More Definitions → |
immobilization | 1. fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing 2. the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement More Definitions → |
carafe | 1. a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water More Definitions → |
buccaneer | 1. live like a buccaneer 2. someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation More Definitions → |
marimba | 1. a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets More Definitions → |
peachy | 1. excellent 2. of something resembling a peach in color More Definitions → |
seaplane | 1. glide on the water in a hydroplane 2. an airplane that can land on or take off from water More Definitions → |
myopia | 1. (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred More Definitions → |
winemaking | 1. the craft and science of growing grapes and making wine More Definitions → |
dawning | 1. the first light of day More Definitions → |
capacitive | 1. of or relating to capacitance More Definitions → |
naturopathy | 1. a method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process More Definitions → |
theocracy | 1. a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided) 2. the belief in government by divine guidance More Definitions → |
middleman | 1. someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers 2. the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk More Definitions → |
flagrant | 1. conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible More Definitions → |
wane | 1. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) 2. grow smaller More Definitions → |
trachea | 1. membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi 2. one of the tubules forming the respiratory system of most insects and many arachnids More Definitions → |
distraught | 1. deeply agitated especially from emotion More Definitions → |
assassinate | 1. murder; especially of socially prominent persons 2. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation More Definitions → |
unwavering | 1. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable 2. not showing abrupt variations More Definitions → |
astronautics | 1. the theory and practice of navigation through air or space More Definitions → |
confidentially | 1. in a confidential manner More Definitions → |
piecemeal | 1. one thing at a time 2. a little bit at a time More Definitions → |
glial | 1. of or relating to neuroglia More Definitions → |
haplotype | 1. (genetics) a combination of alleles (for different genes) that are located closely together on the same chromosome and that tend to be inherited together More Definitions → |
codification | 1. the act of codifying; arranging in a systematic order 2. a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) More Definitions → |
acidosis | 1. abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues More Definitions → |
transliteration | 1. a transcription from one alphabet to another More Definitions → |
phalanx | 1. any of the bones of the fingers or toes 2. any closely ranked crowd of people More Definitions → |
glucagon | 1. a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin) More Definitions → |
ambivalence | 1. mixed feelings or emotions More Definitions → |
intertidal | 1. of or relating to the littoral area above the low-tide mark More Definitions → |
bream | 1. flesh of various freshwater fishes of North America or of Europe 2. flesh of any of various saltwater fishes of the family Sparidae or the family Bramidae More Definitions → |
meander | 1. to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course 2. a bend or curve, as in a stream or river More Definitions → |
canker | 1. a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark 2. an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth) More Definitions → |
meaningfully | 1. in a meaningful manner; so as to be meaningful More Definitions → |
breakwater | 1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away More Definitions → |
synovial | 1. relating to or secreting synovia More Definitions → |
poached | 1. cooked in hot water More Definitions → |
headlong | 1. excessively quick 2. with the head foremost More Definitions → |
captor | 1. a person who captures and holds people or animals More Definitions → |
imago | 1. (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood 2. an adult insect produced after metamorphosis More Definitions → |
alkalinity | 1. pH values above 7 More Definitions → |
grazed | 1. scraped or touched lightly in passing More Definitions → |
jakes | 1. a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate More Definitions → |
acquittal | 1. a judgment of not guilty More Definitions → |
ascribe | 1. attribute or credit to More Definitions → |
saraband | 1. music composed for dancing the saraband 2. a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries; in slow time More Definitions → |
stalked | 1. having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk More Definitions → |
labored | 1. lacking natural ease 2. requiring or showing effort More Definitions → |
anagrams | 1. a game whose object is to form words from a group of randomly chosen letters More Definitions → |
harmonised | 1. involving or characterized by harmony More Definitions → |
anticipatory | 1. in anticipation More Definitions → |
impersonation | 1. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect 2. pretending to be another person More Definitions → |
assignable | 1. legally transferable to the ownership of another More Definitions → |
interfacial | 1. relating to or situated at an interface More Definitions → |
decentralised | 1. withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities More Definitions → |
backgrounder | 1. a press conference or interview in which a government official explains to reporters the background of an action or policy More Definitions → |
lantana | 1. a genus of about 150 species of flowering shrub, commonly known as shrub verbenas or lantanas More Definitions → |
sublease | 1. lease or rent all or part of (a leased or rented property) to another person 2. a lease from one lessee to another More Definitions → |
whaler | 1. a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales 2. a ship engaged in whale fishing More Definitions → |
astounded | 1. filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock More Definitions → |
permanency | 1. the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration More Definitions → |
disgraced | 1. suffering shame More Definitions → |
transcontinental | 1. spanning or crossing or on the farther side of a continent More Definitions → |
laxative | 1. stimulating evacuation of feces 2. a mild cathartic More Definitions → |
alcove | 1. a small recess opening off a larger room More Definitions → |
wale | 1. a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions 2. thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship More Definitions → |
winemaker | 1. someone who makes wine More Definitions → |
carbonyl | 1. relating to or containing the carbonyl group 2. a compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide More Definitions → |
chelation | 1. (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning 2. the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds More Definitions → |
telecast | 1. a television broadcast 2. broadcast via television More Definitions → |
spectacularly | 1. in a spectacular manner More Definitions → |
steamship | 1. a ship powered by one or more steam engines More Definitions → |
seashell | 1. the shell of a marine organism More Definitions → |
pacifist | 1. someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes 2. opposed to war More Definitions → |
appellation | 1. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others 2. a geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine are grown More Definitions → |
abbe | 1. a French abbot More Definitions → |
saree | 1. a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body More Definitions → |
cephalexin | 1. a cephalosporin antibiotic (trade names Keflex and Keflin and Keftab) commonly prescribed for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract More Definitions → |
handsomely | 1. in an attractively handsome manner 2. in a generously handsome manner More Definitions → |
skyway | 1. a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another More Definitions → |
achiever | 1. a person with a record of successes More Definitions → |
multiracial | 1. made up of or involving or acting on behalf of various races More Definitions → |
soapy | 1. resembling or having the qualities of soap 2. unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech More Definitions → |
savin | 1. procumbent or spreading juniper More Definitions → |
untenable | 1. (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified More Definitions → |
serialize | 1. arrange serially More Definitions → |
tardy | 1. after the expected or usual time; delayed More Definitions → |
disregarding | 1. in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks More Definitions → |
matron | 1. a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified 2. a wardress in a prison More Definitions → |
seaward | 1. the direction toward the sea 2. directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast More Definitions → |
albuterol | 1. a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness More Definitions → |
marauder | 1. someone who attacks in search of booty More Definitions → |
cardamom | 1. rhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning 2. aromatic seeds used as seasoning like cinnamon and cloves especially in pickles and barbecue sauces More Definitions → |
untouchable | 1. belongs to lowest social and ritual class in India 2. beyond the reach of criticism or attack or impeachment More Definitions → |
temporally | 1. with regard to temporal order More Definitions → |
attractively | 1. in a beautiful manner More Definitions → |
adopter | 1. a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child More Definitions → |
decayed | 1. damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless More Definitions → |
tamarack | 1. medium-sized larch of Canada and northern United States including Alaska having a broad conic crown and rust-brown scaly bark More Definitions → |
sauteed | 1. fried quickly in a little fat More Definitions → |
backfire | 1. the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired 2. a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine More Definitions → |
narcissism | 1. an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself More Definitions → |
disarray | 1. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior 2. untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance) More Definitions → |
oddball | 1. a person with an unusual or odd personality More Definitions → |
antihypertensive | 1. a drug that reduces high blood pressure More Definitions → |
verapamil | 1. a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine More Definitions → |
ingrained | 1. (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held More Definitions → |
slaw | 1. basically shredded cabbage More Definitions → |
swordsman | 1. someone skilled at fencing More Definitions → |
commissary | 1. a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel) 2. a snack bar in a film studio More Definitions → |
habitually | 1. according to habit or custom More Definitions → |
archetypal | 1. representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned More Definitions → |
tantalum | 1. a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite More Definitions → |
nonmetallic | 1. not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal More Definitions → |
undersecretary | 1. a secretary immediately subordinate to the head of a department of government More Definitions → |
yearn | 1. desire strongly or persistently 2. have a desire for something or someone who is not present More Definitions → |
enchant | 1. hold spellbound 2. attract; cause to be enamored More Definitions → |
austere | 1. severely simple 2. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect More Definitions → |
plumage | 1. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds More Definitions → |
diabolical | 1. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil 2. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell More Definitions → |
rapier | 1. a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges More Definitions → |
haughty | 1. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy More Definitions → |
salami | 1. highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried More Definitions → |
narcissistic | 1. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance More Definitions → |
cadaver | 1. the dead body of a human being More Definitions → |
captivate | 1. attract; cause to be enamored More Definitions → |
semiannual | 1. occurring or payable twice each year More Definitions → |
apathetic | 1. showing little or no emotion or animation 2. marked by a lack of interest More Definitions → |
equitably | 1. in an equitable manner More Definitions → |
yawning | 1. an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom 2. gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something More Definitions → |
centralization | 1. the act of consolidating power under a central control 2. gathering to a center More Definitions → |
mallow | 1. any of various plants of the family Malvaceae More Definitions → |
raiding | 1. characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding More Definitions → |
banger | 1. (British informal) pork sausage 2. firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing More Definitions → |
kwanza | 1. the basic unit of money in Angola More Definitions → |
declassified | 1. lift the restriction on and make available again 2. having had security classification removed More Definitions → |
doable | 1. capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do More Definitions → |
ramming | 1. strike or drive against with a heavy impact 2. force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically More Definitions → |
grandiose | 1. impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval 2. affectedly genteel; to carry an air of affected importance; to be snobbish and haughty More Definitions → |
classifiable | 1. capable of being classified More Definitions → |
inboard | 1. located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft More Definitions → |
laparoscopy | 1. laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes) More Definitions → |
caboose | 1. the area for food preparation on a ship 2. a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train More Definitions → |
germanium | 1. a brittle grey crystalline element that is a semiconducting metalloid (resembling silicon) used in transistors; occurs in germanite and argyrodite More Definitions → |
constancy | 1. the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation 2. (psychology) the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation More Definitions → |
countryman | 1. a man from your own country 2. a man who lives in the country and has country ways More Definitions → |
wingspan | 1. linear distance between the extremities of an airfoil More Definitions → |
allergenic | 1. relating to or having the effect of an allergen More Definitions → |
reappear | 1. appear again More Definitions → |
playbill | 1. a theatrical program More Definitions → |
amylase | 1. any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar More Definitions → |
unpaved | 1. not having a paved surface More Definitions → |
vasectomy | 1. surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible More Definitions → |
repudiation | 1. rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid 2. refusal to acknowledge or pay a debt or honor a contract (especially by public authorities) More Definitions → |
seafront | 1. the waterfront of a seaside town More Definitions → |
inhabitant | 1. a person who inhabits a particular place More Definitions → |
lav | 1. a room or building equipped with one or more toilets More Definitions → |
hessian | 1. (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot More Definitions → |
carriageway | 1. one of the two sides of a motorway where traffic travels in one direction only usually in two or three lanes More Definitions → |
ardour | 1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) 2. intense feeling of love More Definitions → |
levant | 1. run off without paying a debt More Definitions → |
talkative | 1. full of trivial conversation 2. unwisely talking too much More Definitions → |
phonograph | 1. machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically More Definitions → |
haji | 1. an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca More Definitions → |
belay | 1. turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him 2. fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat More Definitions → |
petunia | 1. any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers More Definitions → |
sleaze | 1. tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar More Definitions → |
matriculation | 1. admission to a group (especially a college or university) More Definitions → |
slippage | 1. a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping 2. decline from a standard level of performance or achievement More Definitions → |
dovetail | 1. fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail 2. a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises More Definitions → |
sundae | 1. ice cream served with a topping More Definitions → |
reportage | 1. the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television More Definitions → |
manoeuvre | 1. act in order to achieve a certain goal 2. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling More Definitions → |
intubation | 1. the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ More Definitions → |
apprehend | 1. get the meaning of something 2. take into custody More Definitions → |
leeway | 1. (of a ship or plane) sideways drift 2. a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits More Definitions → |
pigmentation | 1. the deposition of pigment in animals or plants or human beings 2. coloration of living tissues by pigment More Definitions → |
landlocked | 1. surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land More Definitions → |
embattled | 1. (of a person) beset by difficulties or conflict 2. prepared for battle More Definitions → |
shackle | 1. bind the arms of 2. restrain with fetters More Definitions → |
airship | 1. a steerable self-propelled aircraft More Definitions → |
beautification | 1. the act of making something more beautiful More Definitions → |
fiscally | 1. in financial matters More Definitions → |
unary | 1. the bijective base-1 numeral system: in order to represent a number N, an arbitrarily chosen symbol representing 1 is repeated N times. 2. consisting of or involving a single element or component More Definitions → |
heave | 1. utter a sound, as with obvious effort 2. throw with great effort More Definitions → |
optician | 1. a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision More Definitions → |
aviary | 1. a building where birds are kept More Definitions → |
powerboat | 1. a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine More Definitions → |
backroom | 1. the meeting place of a group of leaders who make their decisions via private negotiations More Definitions → |
dobra | 1. the basic unit of money on Sao Tome e Principe More Definitions → |
cognate | 1. one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another 2. a word is cognate with another if both derive from the same word in an ancestral language More Definitions → |
markka | 1. formerly the basic unit of money in Finland More Definitions → |
restate | 1. to say, state, or perform again More Definitions → |
sanctification | 1. a religious ceremony in which something is made holy More Definitions → |
indignant | 1. angered at something unjust or wrong More Definitions → |
baffling | 1. making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe More Definitions → |
ampersand | 1. a punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and) More Definitions → |
conservatively | 1. in a conservative manner More Definitions → |
characterise | 1. be characteristic of 2. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of More Definitions → |
quarantined | 1. under forced isolation especially for health reasons More Definitions → |
chandlery | 1. candles and other commodities sold by a chandler 2. a storeroom where candles are kept More Definitions → |
icebreaker | 1. a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation 2. a beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere More Definitions → |
taunt | 1. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing 2. harass with persistent criticism or carping More Definitions → |
aphid | 1. any of various small plant-sucking insects More Definitions → |
maggot | 1. the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter More Definitions → |
perchlorate | 1. a salt of perchloric acid More Definitions → |
bailiff | 1. an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc. More Definitions → |
laborious | 1. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort More Definitions → |
atropine | 1. a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides More Definitions → |
equating | 1. the act of regarding as equal More Definitions → |
chaff | 1. be silly or tease one another 2. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds More Definitions → |
altruistic | 1. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others More Definitions → |
chaplaincy | 1. the position of chaplain More Definitions → |
backflow | 1. a flow that returns toward its source More Definitions → |
defiantly | 1. in a rebellious manner More Definitions → |
machete | 1. a large heavy knife used as a weapon or for cutting vegetation More Definitions → |
readmission | 1. the act of admitting someone again More Definitions → |
pathos | 1. a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow) 2. a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others More Definitions → |
squashed | 1. that has been violently compressed More Definitions → |
smartly | 1. in a clever manner 2. with vigor; in a vigorous manner More Definitions → |
nephropathy | 1. a disease affecting the kidneys More Definitions → |
menorah | 1. (Judaism) a candelabrum with nine branches; used during the Hanukkah festival More Definitions → |
argumentative | 1. given to or characterized by argument More Definitions → |
wisteria | 1. any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria More Definitions → |
socialite | 1. a socially prominent person More Definitions → |
aloof | 1. remote in manner 2. in an aloof manner More Definitions → |
capitalisation | 1. writing in capital letters 2. an estimation of the value of a business More Definitions → |
charred | 1. burn to charcoal 2. burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color More Definitions → |
reassess | 1. revise or renew one's assessment More Definitions → |
bioremediation | 1. the branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems 2. the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances More Definitions → |
validly | 1. with validity; in a valid manner More Definitions → |
rematch | 1. something (especially a game) that is played again More Definitions → |
hatter | 1. someone who makes and sells hats More Definitions → |
splatter | 1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container 2. dash a liquid upon or against More Definitions → |
takeout | 1. prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises 2. (bridge) a bid that asks your partner to bid another suit More Definitions → |
bearish | 1. expecting prices to fall More Definitions → |
colloquial | 1. characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation More Definitions → |
callous | 1. emotionally hardened 2. having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear More Definitions → |
mismatched | 1. (of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents 2. either not matched or unsuitably matched More Definitions → |
gainer | 1. a person who gains weight 2. a person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits) More Definitions → |
heartbreaker | 1. a charming person who is irresponsible in emotional relationships 2. a narrow defeat or a defeat at the last minute More Definitions → |
bystander | 1. a nonparticipant spectator More Definitions → |
dilatation | 1. the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions 2. the act of expanding an aperture More Definitions → |
actuation | 1. the act of propelling More Definitions → |
beachcomber | 1. a vagrant living on a beach More Definitions → |
varicella | 1. an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body More Definitions → |
balk | 1. the area on a billiard table behind the balkline 2. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress More Definitions → |
caw | 1. the sound made by corvine birds 2. utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens More Definitions → |
imagines | 1. (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood 2. an adult insect produced after metamorphosis More Definitions → |
harnessed | 1. brought under control and put to use More Definitions → |
amputee | 1. someone who has had a limb removed by amputation More Definitions → |
exuberance | 1. joyful enthusiasm 2. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval More Definitions → |
obligate | 1. force somebody to do something 2. commit in order to fulfill an obligation More Definitions → |
clary | 1. aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in Great Britain as a potherb and widely as an ornamental More Definitions → |
garnishment | 1. a court order to an employer to withhold all or part of an employee's wages and to send the money to the court or to the person who won a lawsuit against the employee More Definitions → |
checkerboard | 1. a board having 64 squares of two alternating colors More Definitions → |
caddies | 1. act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player 2. act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player More Definitions → |
appendicitis | 1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix More Definitions → |
enumerator | 1. someone who collects census data by visiting individual homes More Definitions → |
existentialism | 1. (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they make of themselves More Definitions → |
crossbar | 1. a horizontal bar that goes across something 2. game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over More Definitions → |
toastmaster | 1. the person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at a banquet More Definitions → |
peacetime | 1. a period of time during which there is no war More Definitions → |
flattery | 1. excessive or insincere praise More Definitions → |
expropriation | 1. taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority) More Definitions → |
mortgaged | 1. burdened with legal or financial obligations More Definitions → |
beluga | 1. valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas 2. small northern whale that is white when adult More Definitions → |
habitable | 1. fit for habitation More Definitions → |
diatom | 1. microscopic unicellular marine or freshwater colonial alga having cell walls impregnated with silica More Definitions → |
trappings | 1. (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel More Definitions → |
afterthought | 1. thinking again about a choice previously made 2. an addition that was not included in the original plan More Definitions → |
damsel | 1. a young unmarried woman More Definitions → |
taffeta | 1. a crisp smooth lustrous fabric More Definitions → |
galactose | 1. a simple sugar found in lactose More Definitions → |
submariner | 1. a member of the crew of a submarine More Definitions → |
earthenware | 1. ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat More Definitions → |
incendiary | 1. involving deliberate burning of property 2. a criminal who illegally sets fire to property More Definitions → |
sporadically | 1. in a sporadic manner More Definitions → |
statin | 1. a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase More Definitions → |
haematology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs More Definitions → |
aristocrat | 1. a member of the aristocracy More Definitions → |
scathing | 1. marked by harshly abusive criticism More Definitions → |
ketamine | 1. a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP More Definitions → |
pantomime | 1. a performance using gestures and body movements without words 2. act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only More Definitions → |
autobahn | 1. an expressway in a German-speaking country More Definitions → |
orang | 1. large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits More Definitions → |
hijab | 1. a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face 2. the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home More Definitions → |
magus | 1. a magician or sorcerer of ancient times 2. a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians More Definitions → |
medulla | 1. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers 2. lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata) More Definitions → |
stearate | 1. an ester of stearic acid. 2. a salt of stearic acid. More Definitions → |
regrettable | 1. deserving regret More Definitions → |
strangled | 1. held in check with difficulty More Definitions → |
scrappy | 1. full of fighting spirit More Definitions → |
lethargy | 1. a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) 2. weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy More Definitions → |
gynecological | 1. of or relating to or practicing gynecology More Definitions → |
casework | 1. close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment More Definitions → |
cassia | 1. any of various trees or shrubs of the genus Cassia having pinnately compound leaves and usually yellow flowers followed by long seedpods 2. Chinese tree with aromatic bark; yields a less desirable cinnamon than Ceylon cinnamon More Definitions → |
painstaking | 1. characterized by extreme care and great effort More Definitions → |
lamina | 1. a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral) More Definitions → |
finality | 1. the quality of being final or definitely settled More Definitions → |
sciatica | 1. neuralgia along the sciatic nerve More Definitions → |
areal | 1. of or relating to or involving an area More Definitions → |
shakedown | 1. intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system 2. initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state More Definitions → |
alternation | 1. successive change from one thing or state to another and back again More Definitions → |
astigmatism | 1. (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people 2. (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point More Definitions → |
candelabra | 1. branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights 2. branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights More Definitions → |
malfunctioning | 1. not performing or able to perform its regular function More Definitions → |
polyunsaturated | 1. (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) having many unsaturated bonds More Definitions → |
millennial | 1. relating to a millennium or span of a thousand years More Definitions → |
tach | 1. measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation More Definitions → |
characteristically | 1. in characteristic manner More Definitions → |
strayer | 1. someone who strays or falls behind More Definitions → |
toroidal | 1. of or relating to or shaped like a toroid; doughnut shaped More Definitions → |
spinnaker | 1. a large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind More Definitions → |
megawatt | 1. a unit of power equal to one million watts More Definitions → |
irregularly | 1. at an uneven rate 2. having an irregular form More Definitions → |
oratory | 1. addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous) More Definitions → |
palisade | 1. surround with a wall in order to fortify 2. fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground More Definitions → |
septal | 1. of or relating to a septum More Definitions → |
moccasin | 1. soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans More Definitions → |
aphrodisiac | 1. stimulating sexual desire 2. a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire More Definitions → |
saxophonist | 1. a musician who plays the saxophone More Definitions → |
masjid | 1. (Islam) a Muslim place of worship More Definitions → |
nebulae | 1. a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer 2. cloudiness of the urine More Definitions → |
monohydrate | 1. a hydrate that contains one molecule of water per molecule of the compound More Definitions → |
indomethacin | 1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin) More Definitions → |
waxy | 1. made of or covered with wax 2. easily impressed or influenced More Definitions → |
shard | 1. a broken piece of a brittle artifact More Definitions → |
supercritical | 1. (especially of fissionable material) able to sustain a chain reaction in such a manner that the rate of reaction increases More Definitions → |
dilapidated | 1. in deplorable condition More Definitions → |
hanky | 1. a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory More Definitions → |
libertarianism | 1. an ideological belief in freedom of thought, speech and action More Definitions → |
nicad | 1. a rechargeable battery with a nickel cathode and a cadmium anode; often used in emergency systems because of its low discharge rate when not in use More Definitions → |
prolapse | 1. slip or fall out of place, as of body parts 2. the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) More Definitions → |
evangelistic | 1. relating to or promoting the preaching and dissemination of the Christian gospel 2. marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause More Definitions → |
inexplicably | 1. in a manner differing from the usual or expected More Definitions → |
efficacious | 1. marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect 2. producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect More Definitions → |
philanthropist | 1. someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being More Definitions → |
chloramphenicol | 1. an oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever) More Definitions → |
repairer | 1. a skilled worker who mends or repairs things More Definitions → |
pitfall | 1. an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty 2. a trap in the form of a concealed hole More Definitions → |
attenuator | 1. an electrical device for attenuating the strength of an electrical signal More Definitions → |
polysaccharide | 1. any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules More Definitions → |
superhighway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic 2. an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form More Definitions → |
orator | 1. a person who delivers a speech or oration More Definitions → |
assessable | 1. capable of being assessed especially for the purpose of taxation 2. capable of being considered carefully More Definitions → |
pinata | 1. plaything consisting of a container filled with toys and candy; suspended from a height for blindfolded children to break with sticks More Definitions → |
abet | 1. assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing More Definitions → |
malachite | 1. a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects More Definitions → |
featherweight | 1. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 126 pounds 2. weighs 126-139 pounds More Definitions → |
intricately | 1. with elaboration More Definitions → |
supergrass | 1. a police informer who implicates many people More Definitions → |
encampment | 1. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent 2. temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers More Definitions → |
calamari | 1. (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food More Definitions → |
lempira | 1. the basic unit of money in Honduras; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
recast | 1. cast again, in a different role 2. cast again More Definitions → |
bursar | 1. the treasurer at a college or university More Definitions → |
chaste | 1. pure and simple in design or style 2. abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
bestial | 1. resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility More Definitions → |
mentation | 1. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully More Definitions → |
privateer | 1. an officer or crew member of a privateer 2. a privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial shipping or warships of an enemy nation More Definitions → |
vicarious | 1. experienced at secondhand 2. occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function More Definitions → |
assertiveness | 1. aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions More Definitions → |
raincoat | 1. a water-resistant coat More Definitions → |
barf | 1. eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth 2. the matter ejected in vomiting More Definitions → |
personable | 1. (of persons) pleasant in appearance and personality More Definitions → |
megalithic | 1. of or relating to megaliths or the people who erected megaliths More Definitions → |
straddle | 1. sit or stand astride of 2. range or extend over; occupy a certain area More Definitions → |
bycatch | 1. unwanted marine creatures that are caught in the nets while fishing for another species More Definitions → |
tantrum | 1. a display of bad temper More Definitions → |
antithesis | 1. exact opposite 2. the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance More Definitions → |
nonnegative | 1. either positive or zero More Definitions → |
amoeba | 1. naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion More Definitions → |
accentuate | 1. to stress, single out as important 2. put stress on; utter with an accent More Definitions → |
squandered | 1. not used to good advantage More Definitions → |
caret | 1. a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text More Definitions → |
withal | 1. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) 2. together with this More Definitions → |
neoplasia | 1. the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor More Definitions → |
barman | 1. an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar More Definitions → |
rampart | 1. an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes More Definitions → |
immunoassay | 1. identification of a substance (especially a protein) by its action as an antigen More Definitions → |
feldspar | 1. any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or barium More Definitions → |
maharaja | 1. a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja More Definitions → |
idealist | 1. someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations More Definitions → |
campaigner | 1. a politician who is running for public office More Definitions → |
thatch | 1. cover with thatch 2. hair resembling thatched roofing material More Definitions → |
bambini | 1. a young child who is just beginning to walk More Definitions → |
depraved | 1. deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good More Definitions → |
hypothalamic | 1. of or relating to the hypothalamus More Definitions → |
polygonal | 1. having many sides or relating to a surface marked by polygons More Definitions → |
bast | 1. strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants 2. (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes More Definitions → |
gastroesophageal | 1. of or relating to or involving the stomach and esophagus More Definitions → |
deplorable | 1. bad; unfortunate 2. of very poor quality or condition More Definitions → |
smacking | 1. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand More Definitions → |
aggravate | 1. make worse 2. exasperate or irritate More Definitions → |
broadleaf | 1. having relatively broad rather than needlelike or scalelike leaves More Definitions → |
iconography | 1. the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject More Definitions → |
lacuna | 1. a blank gap or missing part More Definitions → |
solvable | 1. capable of being solved More Definitions → |
incessantly | 1. with unflagging resolve 2. invariably More Definitions → |
depressant | 1. capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent 2. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person More Definitions → |
flaring | 1. streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air More Definitions → |
cormorant | 1. large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish More Definitions → |
stargazer | 1. someone indifferent to the busy world 2. a physicist who studies astronomy More Definitions → |
testa | 1. protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants More Definitions → |
thoroughfare | 1. a public road from one place to another More Definitions → |
fingerboard | 1. a guidepost resembling a hand with a pointing index finger 2. a bank of keys on a musical instrument More Definitions → |
deaconess | 1. a woman deacon More Definitions → |
glomerular | 1. of or relating to glomeruli More Definitions → |
cationic | 1. of or relating to cations More Definitions → |
agonizing | 1. extremely painful More Definitions → |
slasher | 1. someone who slashes another person 2. a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing More Definitions → |
excruciating | 1. extremely painful More Definitions → |
punctual | 1. acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed More Definitions → |
audiotape | 1. a tape recording of sound 2. magnetic tape for use in recording sound More Definitions → |
boniface | 1. the owner or manager of an inn More Definitions → |
watercourse | 1. natural or artificial channel through which water flows 2. a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth More Definitions → |
privatize | 1. change from governmental to private control or ownership More Definitions → |
differentiable | 1. possessing a differential coefficient or derivative 2. capable of being perceived as different More Definitions → |
sisal | 1. a plant fiber used for making rope 2. Mexican or West Indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope More Definitions → |
acetylene | 1. a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis More Definitions → |
accuser | 1. someone who imputes guilt or blame More Definitions → |
connotation | 1. what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression 2. an idea that is implied or suggested More Definitions → |
bookable | 1. subject to being reserved or booked More Definitions → |
alienating | 1. causing hostility or loss of friendliness More Definitions → |
yagi | 1. a sharply directional antenna More Definitions → |
banknote | 1. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) More Definitions → |
animating | 1. giving spirit and vivacity More Definitions → |
mercurial | 1. relating to or containing or caused by mercury 2. liable to sudden unpredictable change More Definitions → |
repugnant | 1. offensive to the mind More Definitions → |
lowball | 1. make a deliberately low estimate More Definitions → |
metronidazole | 1. antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis More Definitions → |
supplant | 1. take the place or move into the position of More Definitions → |
bestiary | 1. a medieval book (usually illustrated) with allegorical and amusing descriptions of real and fabled animals More Definitions → |
allelic | 1. of or relating to alleles More Definitions → |
magnetically | 1. by the use of magnetism 2. as if by magnetism More Definitions → |
arteriosclerosis | 1. sclerosis of the arterial walls More Definitions → |
permafrost | 1. ground that is permanently frozen More Definitions → |
atria | 1. any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart) 2. the central area in a building; open to the sky More Definitions → |
layette | 1. kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a new baby More Definitions → |
factually | 1. as a fact or based on fact More Definitions → |
aminotransferase | 1. a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) More Definitions → |
recognisable | 1. capable of being recognized More Definitions → |
neuralgia | 1. acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves More Definitions → |
transgene | 1. an exogenous gene introduced into the genome of another organism More Definitions → |
womanhood | 1. the state of being an adult woman 2. women as a class More Definitions → |
exorbitant | 1. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation More Definitions → |
enteral | 1. of or relating to the enteron 2. of or relating to or inside the intestines More Definitions → |
endocarditis | 1. inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves More Definitions → |
severally | 1. individually or separately 2. apart from others More Definitions → |
sawtooth | 1. a serration on a saw blade More Definitions → |
bedstead | 1. the framework of a bed More Definitions → |
matchbook | 1. a small folder of paper safety matches More Definitions → |
caressing | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
obliterated | 1. reduced to nothingness More Definitions → |
regalia | 1. paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office) 2. especially fine or decorative clothing More Definitions → |
hardbound | 1. having a hard back or cover More Definitions → |
peerage | 1. the peers of a kingdom considered as a group More Definitions → |
derma | 1. the deep vascular inner layer of the skin More Definitions → |
disenfranchised | 1. deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote More Definitions → |
verbena | 1. any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers More Definitions → |
mandibular | 1. relating to the lower jaw More Definitions → |
unprofitable | 1. producing little or no profit or gain More Definitions → |
astonishingly | 1. in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise More Definitions → |
cannibalism | 1. the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind More Definitions → |
marl | 1. a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite; used as a fertilizer for soils deficient in lime More Definitions → |
falsification | 1. any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something 2. a willful perversion of facts More Definitions → |
retaliate | 1. take revenge for a perceived wrong 2. make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil More Definitions → |
deafening | 1. loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss More Definitions → |
cohabitation | 1. the act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married) More Definitions → |
cofactor | 1. a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result More Definitions → |
jarring | 1. be incompatible; be or come into conflict 2. move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion More Definitions → |
wattle | 1. build of or with wattle 2. interlace to form wattle More Definitions → |
baptismal | 1. of or relating to baptism More Definitions → |
magdalen | 1. a reformed prostitute More Definitions → |
regularization | 1. the condition of having been made regular (or more regular) 2. the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular More Definitions → |
spillage | 1. the amount that has spilled 2. the act of allowing a fluid to escape More Definitions → |
brackish | 1. distasteful and unpleasant; spoiled by mixture 2. slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water) More Definitions → |
guar | 1. drought-tolerant herb grown for forage and for its seed which yield a gum used as a thickening agent or sizing material More Definitions → |
glioma | 1. a tumor of the brain consisting of neuroglia More Definitions → |
premenstrual | 1. of or relating to or occurring during the time just before menstruation More Definitions → |
adverb | 1. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses 2. a word that modifies something other than a noun More Definitions → |
sweatshop | 1. factory where workers do piecework for poor pay and are prevented from forming unions; common in the clothing industry More Definitions → |
lazily | 1. in a slow and lazy manner 2. in an idle manner More Definitions → |
jailhouse | 1. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
raver | 1. a participant in a rave dancing party 2. someone who rants and raves; speaks in a violent or loud manner More Definitions → |
cantata | 1. a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text More Definitions → |
hakeem | 1. a Muslim physician More Definitions → |
disarming | 1. act of reducing or depriving of arms 2. capable of allaying hostility More Definitions → |
castration | 1. neutering a male animal by removing the testicles 2. surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men) More Definitions → |
thiamine | 1. a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth More Definitions → |
juridical | 1. of or relating to the law or jurisprudence 2. relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge More Definitions → |
shandy | 1. a drink made of beer and lemonade More Definitions → |
taunting | 1. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing 2. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule More Definitions → |
outwards | 1. toward the outside More Definitions → |
depravity | 1. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles 2. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice More Definitions → |
wealthier | 1. having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value More Definitions → |
calving | 1. giving birth to a calf More Definitions → |
disagreeable | 1. not to your liking 2. unpleasant to interact with More Definitions → |
intrauterine | 1. within the womb More Definitions → |
brainchild | 1. a product of your creative thinking and work More Definitions → |
massif | 1. a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range More Definitions → |
balloting | 1. a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative More Definitions → |
unadjusted | 1. not having adapted to new conditions 2. not altered to fit certain requirements More Definitions → |
ponytail | 1. a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail More Definitions → |
fraudulently | 1. in a dishonest and fraudulent manner More Definitions → |
calendula | 1. any of numerous chiefly annual herbs of the genus Calendula widely cultivated for their yellow or orange flowers; often used for medicinal and culinary purposes More Definitions → |
arbitral | 1. relating to or resulting from arbitration More Definitions → |
intramuscular | 1. within a muscle More Definitions → |
dreadnought | 1. battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber More Definitions → |
aseptic | 1. free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms More Definitions → |
darken | 1. become dark or darker 2. tarnish or stain More Definitions → |
defamer | 1. one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel More Definitions → |
chateaux | 1. an impressive country house (or castle) in France More Definitions → |
gastritis | 1. inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating More Definitions → |
hymenoptera | 1. insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing More Definitions → |
adieu | 1. a farewell remark More Definitions → |
gatherer | 1. a person who gathers 2. a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes) More Definitions → |
retransmit | 1. transmit again More Definitions → |
affluence | 1. abundant wealth More Definitions → |
acyclic | 1. not cyclic; especially having parts arranged in spirals rather than whorls 2. having an open chain structure More Definitions → |
passable | 1. able to be passed or traversed or crossed 2. about average; acceptable More Definitions → |
milligram | 1. one thousandth (1/1,000) gram More Definitions → |
hilarity | 1. great merriment More Definitions → |
predominance | 1. the state of being predominant over others 2. the quality of being more noticeable than anything else More Definitions → |
recirculation | 1. circulation again More Definitions → |
campy | 1. providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities More Definitions → |
tamarind | 1. long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp 2. large tropical seed pod with very tangy pulp that is eaten fresh or cooked with rice and fish or preserved for curries and chutneys More Definitions → |
conceptualization | 1. inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally 2. an elaborated concept More Definitions → |
dalasi | 1. the basic unit of money in Gambia More Definitions → |
admonition | 1. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) 2. a firm rebuke More Definitions → |
perchance | 1. through chance 2. by chance More Definitions → |
awash | 1. covered with water More Definitions → |
outstation | 1. a station in a remote or sparsely populated location More Definitions → |
typographic | 1. relating to or occurring or used in typography More Definitions → |
darned | 1. expletives used informally as intensifiers More Definitions → |
ampere | 1. a former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere) 2. the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites More Definitions → |
moorland | 1. open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss More Definitions → |
pharmacologic | 1. of or relating to pharmacology More Definitions → |
lassie | 1. a girl or young woman who is unmarried More Definitions → |
congratulation | 1. the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration 2. (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another More Definitions → |
prepackaged | 1. prepared and wrapped beforehand and ready for sale More Definitions → |
stator | 1. mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves More Definitions → |
woodcraft | 1. skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping) 2. skill in carving or fashioning objects from wood More Definitions → |
travesty | 1. a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations 2. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way More Definitions → |
psychopharmacology | 1. the study of drugs that affect the mind More Definitions → |
uncoated | 1. not having a coating More Definitions → |
polarisation | 1. the condition of having or giving polarity 2. the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration More Definitions → |
hunchback | 1. an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column 2. a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine More Definitions → |
aback | 1. having the wind against the forward side of the sails 2. by surprise More Definitions → |
pneumatics | 1. the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases More Definitions → |
blather | 1. foolish gibberish 2. to talk foolishly More Definitions → |
castaway | 1. a person who is rejected (from society or home) 2. a shipwrecked person More Definitions → |
scaly | 1. rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf 2. having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles More Definitions → |
amniotic | 1. of or related to the amnion or characterized by developing an amnion More Definitions → |
derogation | 1. a communication that belittles somebody or something 2. (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law More Definitions → |
fantastically | 1. exceedingly; extremely More Definitions → |
scariest | 1. provoking fear or terror More Definitions → |
gonadotropin | 1. hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity More Definitions → |
oka | 1. a Turkish unit of weight equal to about 2.75 pounds 2. a Turkish liquid unit equal to 1.3 pints More Definitions → |
bathrobe | 1. a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim More Definitions → |
figuratively | 1. in a figurative sense More Definitions → |
daylily | 1. any of numerous perennials having tuberous roots and long narrow bladelike leaves and usually yellow lily-like flowers that bloom for only a day More Definitions → |
aggressiveness | 1. the quality of being bold and enterprising 2. a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack More Definitions → |
oscillatory | 1. having periodic vibrations More Definitions → |
montane | 1. of or inhabiting mountainous regions More Definitions → |
fatigued | 1. drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted More Definitions → |
videocassette | 1. a cassette for videotape More Definitions → |
guacamole | 1. a dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onions and other seasonings More Definitions → |
delegating | 1. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
quarto | 1. the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper twice to form four leaves More Definitions → |
heartwood | 1. the older inactive central wood of a tree or woody plant; usually darker and denser than the surrounding sapwood More Definitions → |
scintillation | 1. (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle 2. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash More Definitions → |
crackling | 1. the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered 2. the sharp sound of snapping noises More Definitions → |
frankfurter | 1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll More Definitions → |
extenuating | 1. partially excusing or justifying More Definitions → |
amiss | 1. not functioning properly 2. away from the correct or expected course More Definitions → |
lemongrass | 1. an aromatic oil that smells like lemon and is widely used in Asian cooking and in perfumes and medicines 2. a tropical grass native to India and Sri Lanka More Definitions → |
cavernous | 1. being or suggesting a cavern 2. filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood More Definitions → |
radiometer | 1. meter to detect and measure radiant energy (electromagnetic or acoustic) More Definitions → |
taurine | 1. of or relating to or resembling a bull 2. a colorless crystalline substance obtained from the bile of mammals More Definitions → |
shanty | 1. small crude shelter used as a dwelling 2. a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors More Definitions → |
pluralistic | 1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism More Definitions → |
formalize | 1. make formal or official 2. declare or make legally valid More Definitions → |
rapping | 1. strike sharply 2. make light, repeated taps on a surface More Definitions → |
phenobarbital | 1. a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative More Definitions → |
diehard | 1. one who adheres to traditional views More Definitions → |
photochemical | 1. of or relating to or produced by the effects of light on chemical systems More Definitions → |
flagpole | 1. surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors 2. a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised More Definitions → |
distasteful | 1. not pleasing in odor or taste 2. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
attestation | 1. the action of bearing witness 2. the evidence by which something is attested More Definitions → |
bravado | 1. a swaggering show of courage More Definitions → |
lavishly | 1. in a wasteful manner 2. in a rich and lavish manner More Definitions → |
sarin | 1. a highly toxic chemical nerve agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase More Definitions → |
dado | 1. provide with a dado 2. cut a dado into or fit into a dado More Definitions → |
engraver | 1. a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching 2. a printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate More Definitions → |
saddled | 1. having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal 2. subject to an imposed burden More Definitions → |
tibial | 1. relating to or located near a tibia More Definitions → |
flaxseed | 1. the seed of flax used as a source of oil More Definitions → |
trawler | 1. a fisherman who use a trawl net 2. a fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish More Definitions → |
bifocal | 1. having two foci More Definitions → |
cadastre | 1. a public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation More Definitions → |
adherent | 1. someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another 2. sticking fast More Definitions → |
vindication | 1. the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. 2. the justification for some act or belief More Definitions → |
falter | 1. be unsure or weak 2. move hesitatingly, as if about to give way More Definitions → |
chatty | 1. full of trivial conversation 2. prone to friendly informal communication More Definitions → |
encumbrance | 1. an onerous or difficult concern 2. a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) More Definitions → |
forehand | 1. (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash) 2. (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke More Definitions → |
sura | 1. one of the sections (or chapters) in the Koran 2. the muscular back part of the shank More Definitions → |
pataca | 1. the basic unit of money in Macao More Definitions → |
celebratory | 1. used for celebrating More Definitions → |
loveable | 1. having characteristics that attract love or affection More Definitions → |
unchanging | 1. conforming to the same principles or course of action over time 2. showing little if any change More Definitions → |
predominate | 1. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance 2. appear very large or occupy a commanding position More Definitions → |
urethral | 1. of or relating to the urethra More Definitions → |
detonator | 1. a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive More Definitions → |
scalpel | 1. a thin straight surgical knife used in dissection and surgery More Definitions → |
hyena | 1. doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion More Definitions → |
caudal | 1. constituting or relating to a tail 2. resembling a tail More Definitions → |
chanted | 1. sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone More Definitions → |
spiraling | 1. in the shape of a coil More Definitions → |
savour | 1. have flavor; taste of something 2. give taste to More Definitions → |
feasting | 1. eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) More Definitions → |
decapitated | 1. having had the head cut off More Definitions → |
roadblock | 1. any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective 2. a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. More Definitions → |
suffocation | 1. killing by depriving of oxygen 2. the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped) More Definitions → |
telepathy | 1. apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions More Definitions → |
liquidate | 1. get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing 2. eliminate by paying off (debts) More Definitions → |
babbler | 1. an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker 2. any of various insectivorous Old World birds with a loud incessant song; in some classifications considered members of the family Muscicapidae More Definitions → |
lawlessness | 1. a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) 2. illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law More Definitions → |
prefab | 1. manufactured in standard sizes to be shipped and assembled elsewhere 2. a prefabricated structure More Definitions → |
beadwork | 1. ornamentation with beads 2. a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture More Definitions → |
provocateur | 1. a secret agent who incites suspected persons to commit illegal acts More Definitions → |
larch | 1. wood of a larch tree 2. any of numerous conifers of the genus Larix all having deciduous needlelike leaves More Definitions → |
prefrontal | 1. anterior to a frontal structure More Definitions → |
discussant | 1. a participant in a formal discussion More Definitions → |
impatiently | 1. with impatience; in an impatient manner More Definitions → |
aline | 1. place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight More Definitions → |
pandemonium | 1. a state of extreme confusion and disorder More Definitions → |
byway | 1. a side road little traveled (as in the countryside) More Definitions → |
pleat | 1. pleat or gather into a ruffle 2. fold into pleats More Definitions → |
aphasia | 1. inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion More Definitions → |
irreplaceable | 1. impossible to replace More Definitions → |
fanaticism | 1. excessive intolerance of opposing views More Definitions → |
doorman | 1. someone who guards an entrance More Definitions → |
implausible | 1. having a quality that provokes disbelief More Definitions → |
outrageously | 1. in a very offensive manner 2. to an extravagant or immoderate degree More Definitions → |
creamery | 1. a workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold More Definitions → |
petticoat | 1. undergarment worn under a skirt More Definitions → |
unrestrained | 1. marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion 2. not subject to restraint More Definitions → |
triennial | 1. the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it) 2. occurring every third year or lasting 3 years More Definitions → |
pigtail | 1. a plait of braided hair More Definitions → |
appraising | 1. exercising or involving careful evaluations More Definitions → |
enthralled | 1. filled with wonder and delight 2. hold spellbound More Definitions → |
atrazine | 1. a synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide More Definitions → |
swash | 1. make violent, noisy movements 2. dash a liquid upon or against More Definitions → |
armistice | 1. a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms More Definitions → |
astragalus | 1. the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint More Definitions → |
inoperative | 1. not working or taking effect More Definitions → |
apologetic | 1. offering or expressing apology More Definitions → |
absolution | 1. the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance 2. the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance More Definitions → |
vancomycin | 1. an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections More Definitions → |
inordinate | 1. beyond normal limits More Definitions → |
tanga | 1. 100 tanga equal 1 Tajikistani ruble More Definitions → |
clank | 1. make a clank 2. a loud resonant repeating noise More Definitions → |
whacked | 1. (British informal) exhausted or worn out More Definitions → |
individualistic | 1. marked by or expressing individuality 2. with minimally restricted freedom in commerce More Definitions → |
cabochon | 1. a highly polished gem that is cut convexly but without facets More Definitions → |
metical | 1. the basic unit of money in Mozambique; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
leaner | 1. (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake More Definitions → |
aliphatic | 1. having carbon atoms linked in open chains More Definitions → |
monochromatic | 1. of or relating to monochromatism 2. (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength More Definitions → |
artemisia | 1. any of various composite shrubs or herbs of the genus Artemisia having aromatic green or greyish foliage More Definitions → |
motorcoach | 1. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport More Definitions → |
backrest | 1. a support that you can lean against while sitting More Definitions → |
callable | 1. subject to a demand for payment before due date More Definitions → |
chartreuse | 1. a shade of green tinged with yellow 2. of something having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur More Definitions → |
bareboat | 1. a vessel (such as a yacht) that can be chartered without a captain or crew or provisions More Definitions → |
axillary | 1. of or relating to the axil 2. of or relating to the armpit More Definitions → |
maximally | 1. to a maximal degree More Definitions → |
regionalism | 1. a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region 2. a foreign policy that defines the international interests of a country in terms of particular geographic areas More Definitions → |
paltry | 1. not worth considering 2. contemptibly small in amount More Definitions → |
anchorman | 1. a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute More Definitions → |
carelessness | 1. the quality of not being careful or taking pains 2. failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances More Definitions → |
broadside | 1. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution 2. a speech of violent denunciation More Definitions → |
largemouth | 1. a large black bass; the angle of the jaw falls behind the eye More Definitions → |
anticoagulant | 1. medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood More Definitions → |
goulash | 1. a rich meat stew highly seasoned with paprika More Definitions → |
craziness | 1. informal terms for insanity 2. the quality of being rash and foolish More Definitions → |
crematorium | 1. a mortuary where corpses are cremated 2. a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes More Definitions → |
thrombocytopenia | 1. a blood disease characterized by an abnormally small number of platelets in the blood More Definitions → |
leal | 1. faithful and true More Definitions → |
turban | 1. a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head 2. a small round woman's hat More Definitions → |
serological | 1. of or relating to serology More Definitions → |
infatuation | 1. a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration 2. temporary love of an adolescent More Definitions → |
postural | 1. of or relating to or involving posture More Definitions → |
tankard | 1. large drinking vessel with one handle More Definitions → |
amorous | 1. inclined toward or displaying love 2. expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance More Definitions → |
notifiable | 1. requiring that official notification be given More Definitions → |
extrapolate | 1. draw from specific cases for more general cases 2. estimate the value of something based on known values More Definitions → |
weaned | 1. freed of dependence on something especially (for mammals) mother's milk More Definitions → |
vagueness | 1. unclearness by virtue of being poorly expressed or not coherent in meaning 2. indistinctness of shape or character More Definitions → |
falsified | 1. make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story 2. tamper, with the purpose of deception More Definitions → |
dialectical | 1. of or relating to or employing dialectic More Definitions → |
revocable | 1. capable of being revoked or annulled More Definitions → |
enthalpy | 1. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure More Definitions → |
flatly | 1. in an unqualified manner More Definitions → |
malleable | 1. easily influenced 2. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out More Definitions → |
hydrocephalus | 1. an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological More Definitions → |
candidiasis | 1. an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans) More Definitions → |
gulag | 1. a Russian prison camp for political prisoners More Definitions → |
outlander | 1. a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country More Definitions → |
macaw | 1. long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots More Definitions → |
alight | 1. to come to rest, settle 2. come down More Definitions → |
publically | 1. in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly More Definitions → |
genial | 1. of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw 2. diffusing warmth and friendliness More Definitions → |
cachet | 1. an indication of approved or superior status 2. a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal More Definitions → |
steeplechase | 1. a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump 2. a horse race over an obstructed course More Definitions → |
armature | 1. coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field More Definitions → |
implicate | 1. bring into intimate and incriminating connection 2. impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result More Definitions → |
gatefold | 1. an oversize page that is folded in to a book or magazine More Definitions → |
nutritionally | 1. with regard to nutrition More Definitions → |
infamy | 1. a state of extreme dishonor 2. evil fame or public reputation More Definitions → |
dapper | 1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners More Definitions → |
durables | 1. consumer goods that are not destroyed by use More Definitions → |
elysian | 1. relating to the Elysian Fields 2. being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods More Definitions → |
baldy | 1. a person whose head is bald or shaved More Definitions → |
pragmatics | 1. the study of language use More Definitions → |
fabricator | 1. someone who tells lies More Definitions → |
haj | 1. the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba More Definitions → |
vanquish | 1. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict More Definitions → |
parapsychology | 1. phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes More Definitions → |
launchpad | 1. a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched More Definitions → |
laudable | 1. worthy of high praise More Definitions → |
catabolism | 1. breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy More Definitions → |
permeate | 1. spread or diffuse through 2. pass through More Definitions → |
thawing | 1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid 2. warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt More Definitions → |
inconsequential | 1. lacking worth or importance 2. not following logically as a consequence More Definitions → |
renunciation | 1. rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid 2. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) More Definitions → |
headshot | 1. a photograph of a person's head 2. an attempt to put the soccer ball into the net by using the head More Definitions → |
serviceability | 1. the quality of being able to provide good service More Definitions → |
banal | 1. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse More Definitions → |
transportable | 1. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another More Definitions → |
placard | 1. post in a public place 2. publicize or announce by placards More Definitions → |
quartermaster | 1. an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops More Definitions → |
peculiarly | 1. uniquely or characteristically 2. in a manner differing from the usual or expected More Definitions → |
transposed | 1. turned about in order or relation More Definitions → |
slammer | 1. a person who closes things violently 2. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
nonfatal | 1. not bringing death More Definitions → |
waistcoat | 1. a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat More Definitions → |
perusal | 1. reading carefully with intent to remember More Definitions → |
shamelessly | 1. without shame More Definitions → |
guava | 1. small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit 2. small tropical American shrubby tree; widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet globular yellow fruit More Definitions → |
endonuclease | 1. a nuclease that cleaves nucleic acids at interior bonds and so produces fragments of various sizes More Definitions → |
bandicoot | 1. any of various agile ratlike terrestrial marsupials of Australia and adjacent islands; insectivorous and herbivorous More Definitions → |
cloaked | 1. having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading 2. covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak More Definitions → |
clade | 1. a group of biological taxa or species that share features inherited from a common ancestor More Definitions → |
uninhabited | 1. not having inhabitants; not lived in More Definitions → |
decoupage | 1. art produced by decorating a surface with cutouts and then coating it with several layers of varnish or lacquer 2. the art of decorating a surface with shapes or pictures and then coating it with varnish or lacquer More Definitions → |
demonstrably | 1. in an obvious and provable manner More Definitions → |
sawn | 1. cut with a saw More Definitions → |
poinsettia | 1. tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers More Definitions → |
airstrip | 1. an airfield without normal airport facilities More Definitions → |
overtaking | 1. going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it More Definitions → |
bellman | 1. someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels More Definitions → |
urinalysis | 1. (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis) More Definitions → |
councilwoman | 1. a woman who is a council member More Definitions → |
transference | 1. (psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst 2. transferring ownership More Definitions → |
pliable | 1. susceptible to being led or directed 2. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out More Definitions → |
mantua | 1. loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries More Definitions → |
inevitability | 1. the quality of being unavoidable More Definitions → |
sidewall | 1. the side of an automobile tire 2. a wall that forms the side of a structure More Definitions → |
crystallized | 1. having both internal structure and external form of a crystal 2. having become fixed and definite in form More Definitions → |
reprisal | 1. a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime More Definitions → |
rafter | 1. provide (a ceiling) with rafters 2. one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof More Definitions → |
tarragon | 1. aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia 2. fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning More Definitions → |
hexane | 1. a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent More Definitions → |
escarpment | 1. a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion 2. a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification More Definitions → |
desegregation | 1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community More Definitions → |
megahertz | 1. one million periods per second More Definitions → |
philosophically | 1. in a philosophic manner 2. with respect to philosophy More Definitions → |
bramble | 1. any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines More Definitions → |
canasta | 1. a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank More Definitions → |
axiomatic | 1. containing aphorisms or maxims 2. of or relating to or derived from axioms More Definitions → |
celibacy | 1. an unmarried status 2. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) More Definitions → |
displeased | 1. not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure More Definitions → |
cornerback | 1. a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers More Definitions → |
decathlon | 1. an athletic contest consisting of ten different events More Definitions → |
anthill | 1. a mound of earth made by ants as they dig their nest More Definitions → |
finalise | 1. make final; put the last touches on; put into final form More Definitions → |
lather | 1. the froth produced by soaps or detergents 2. agitation resulting from active worry More Definitions → |
balding | 1. getting bald More Definitions → |
bureaucrat | 1. an official of a bureaucracy More Definitions → |
generically | 1. without a trademark or brand name 2. as sharing a common genus More Definitions → |
unchallenged | 1. generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute More Definitions → |
classicism | 1. a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms More Definitions → |
commutation | 1. the travel of a commuter 2. a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one More Definitions → |
spiritualism | 1. (theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God 2. the belief that the spirits of dead people can communicate with people who are still alive (especially via a medium) More Definitions → |
gapped | 1. make an opening or gap in More Definitions → |
quandary | 1. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one 2. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options More Definitions → |
finial | 1. an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis More Definitions → |
streaked | 1. marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations More Definitions → |
emphases | 1. special importance or significance 2. intensity or forcefulness of expression More Definitions → |
leatherette | 1. fabric made to look like leather More Definitions → |
gradation | 1. relative position in a graded series 2. a degree of ablaut More Definitions → |
telecaster | 1. a television broadcaster More Definitions → |
unanimity | 1. everyone being of one mind More Definitions → |
biogeography | 1. dealing with the geographical distribution of animals and plants More Definitions → |
warthog | 1. African wild swine with warty protuberances on the face and large protruding tusks More Definitions → |
educationally | 1. in an educational manner More Definitions → |
remade | 1. make new More Definitions → |
erythema | 1. abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation) More Definitions → |
fornication | 1. voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other 2. extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations More Definitions → |
figural | 1. consisting of or forming human or animal figures More Definitions → |
sassafras | 1. yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America 2. dried root bark of the sassafras tree More Definitions → |
surrealist | 1. an artist who is a member of the movement called surrealism More Definitions → |
contaminating | 1. spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination 2. that infects or taints More Definitions → |
agronomic | 1. of or relating to or promoting agronomy More Definitions → |
fluorouracil | 1. an antimetabolite used to treat certain cancers More Definitions → |
debarment | 1. the state of being debarred (excluded from enjoying certain possessions or rights or practices) 2. the act of prevention by legal means More Definitions → |
overpaid | 1. pay too much More Definitions → |
shigella | 1. rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; some are pathogenic for warm-blooded animals; can be used as a bioweapon More Definitions → |
tracheal | 1. relating to or resembling or functioning like a trachea More Definitions → |
kickback | 1. a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction More Definitions → |
irate | 1. feeling or showing extreme anger More Definitions → |
partisanship | 1. an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives More Definitions → |
wean | 1. gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk 2. detach the affections of More Definitions → |
sitar | 1. a stringed instrument of India; has a long neck and movable frets; has 6 or 7 metal strings for playing and usually 13 resonating strings More Definitions → |
boldface | 1. a typeface with thick heavy lines 2. print in boldface More Definitions → |
brogan | 1. a thick and heavy shoe More Definitions → |
sheaf | 1. a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing More Definitions → |
lazuli | 1. an azure blue semiprecious stone More Definitions → |
caulking | 1. a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight More Definitions → |
refutation | 1. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions 2. any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something More Definitions → |
scrambler | 1. a rapid mover; someone who scrambles 2. a lightweight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension; an off-road motorcycle designed for riding cross country or over unpaved ground More Definitions → |
overestimate | 1. an appraisal that is too high 2. a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high More Definitions → |
bathymetry | 1. measuring the depths of the oceans More Definitions → |
indoctrination | 1. teaching someone to accept doctrines uncritically More Definitions → |
candied | 1. coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze 2. encrusted with sugar or syrup More Definitions → |
scaler | 1. an electronic pulse counter used to count pulses that occur too rapidly to be recorded individually More Definitions → |
mackinaw | 1. a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material 2. a thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States More Definitions → |
reactivate | 1. activate (an old file) anew More Definitions → |
coastguard | 1. a military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters More Definitions → |
azide | 1. a chemical compound containing the azido group combined with an element or radical More Definitions → |
emplacement | 1. military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon 2. the act of putting something in a certain place More Definitions → |
baryon | 1. any of the elementary particles having a mass equal to or greater than that of a proton and that participate in strong interactions; a hadron with a baryon number of +1 More Definitions → |
overcoat | 1. a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter 2. an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish) More Definitions → |
tyrannical | 1. marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior 2. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty More Definitions → |
infinitesimal | 1. (mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit 2. infinitely or immeasurably small More Definitions → |
telomerase | 1. an enzyme in eukaryotic cells that can add telomeres to the ends of chromosomes after they divide More Definitions → |
battering | 1. the act of subjecting to strong attack More Definitions → |
superficially | 1. in a superficial manner More Definitions → |
upstart | 1. an arrogant or presumptuous person 2. a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class More Definitions → |
capsicum | 1. any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers More Definitions → |
infeasible | 1. not capable of being carried out or put into practice More Definitions → |
thalidomide | 1. a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis More Definitions → |
pupa | 1. an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult More Definitions → |
forbade | 1. command against 2. keep from happening or arising; make impossible More Definitions → |
arching | 1. forming or resembling an arch More Definitions → |
specular | 1. capable of reflecting light like a mirror More Definitions → |
okra | 1. long green edible beaked pods of the okra plant 2. tall coarse annual of Old World tropics widely cultivated in southern United States and West Indies for its long mucilaginous green pods used as basis for soups and stews; sometimes placed in genus Hibiscus More Definitions → |
impersonate | 1. assume or act the character of 2. represent another person with comic intentions More Definitions → |
vibratory | 1. moving very rapidly to and fro or up and down More Definitions → |
sanguine | 1. a blood-red color 2. chalk of a reddish-brown colour that resembles dried blood More Definitions → |
amaretto | 1. an Italian almond liqueur More Definitions → |
vagrant | 1. a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support 2. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another More Definitions → |
mangosteen | 1. East Indian tree with thick leathery leaves and edible fruit 2. two- to three-inch tropical fruit with juicy flesh suggestive of both peaches and pineapples More Definitions → |
proliferate | 1. grow rapidly 2. cause to grow or increase rapidly More Definitions → |
steroidal | 1. of or relating to steroid hormones or their effects More Definitions → |
encyclical | 1. a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world 2. intended for wide distribution More Definitions → |
backhand | 1. a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke 2. hit a tennis ball backhand More Definitions → |
stasis | 1. an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped 2. inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces More Definitions → |
carabiner | 1. an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes More Definitions → |
miscellanea | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things More Definitions → |
prolongation | 1. the act of prolonging something 2. amount or degree or range to which something extends More Definitions → |
arnica | 1. used especially in treating bruises 2. any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica More Definitions → |
sublingual | 1. beneath the tongue More Definitions → |
dualism | 1. the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil More Definitions → |
calyx | 1. (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green More Definitions → |
valour | 1. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) More Definitions → |
factoid | 1. something resembling a fact; unverified (often invented) information that is given credibility because it appeared in print 2. a brief (usually one sentence and usually trivial) news item More Definitions → |
penalize | 1. impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on More Definitions → |
infomercial | 1. a television commercial presented in the form of a short documentary More Definitions → |
coarsely | 1. in coarse pieces More Definitions → |
arrayed | 1. in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia More Definitions → |
stamper | 1. a workman whose job is to form or cut out by applying a mold or die (either by hand or by operating a stamping machine) 2. someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on the ground More Definitions → |
paneling | 1. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door More Definitions → |
dampening | 1. the act of making something slightly wet More Definitions → |
azo | 1. relating to or containing the azo radical More Definitions → |
prat | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
remarried | 1. marry, not for the first time More Definitions → |
wacko | 1. a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad More Definitions → |
charmer | 1. someone with an assured and ingratiating manner 2. a person who charms others (usually by personal attractiveness) More Definitions → |
haphazard | 1. dependent upon or characterized by chance 2. marked by great carelessness More Definitions → |
quagga | 1. mammal of South Africa that resembled a zebra; extinct since late 19th century More Definitions → |
menage | 1. a social unit living together More Definitions → |
motherland | 1. the country where you were born More Definitions → |
indescribable | 1. defying expression or description More Definitions → |
arraignment | 1. a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment More Definitions → |
materiality | 1. relevance requiring careful consideration 2. the quality of being physical; consisting of matter More Definitions → |
ungraded | 1. (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel 2. not arranged in order hierarchically More Definitions → |
scabies | 1. a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation More Definitions → |
napping | 1. take a siesta 2. not prepared or vigilant More Definitions → |
momenta | 1. an impelling force or strength 2. the product of a body's mass and its velocity More Definitions → |
oxygenation | 1. the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen More Definitions → |
wingman | 1. the pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation More Definitions → |
mange | 1. a persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair; affects domestic animals (and sometimes people) More Definitions → |
butadiene | 1. a gaseous hydrocarbon C4H6; used in making synthetic rubbers More Definitions → |
unfairness | 1. partiality that is not fair or equitable 2. injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards More Definitions → |
unchained | 1. not bound by shackles and chains More Definitions → |
anaphylaxis | 1. hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance More Definitions → |
congenial | 1. suitable to your needs 2. (used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted More Definitions → |
supernovae | 1. a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process More Definitions → |
auroral | 1. of or relating to the atmospheric phenomenon auroras 2. characteristic of the dawn More Definitions → |
urinate | 1. pass after the manner of urine 2. eliminate urine More Definitions → |
carboxyl | 1. relating to or containing the carboxyl group or carboxyl radical 2. the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids More Definitions → |
harlot | 1. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money More Definitions → |
superhuman | 1. above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance More Definitions → |
entomological | 1. of or relating to the biological science of entomology More Definitions → |
quantized | 1. of or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states More Definitions → |
conclave | 1. a confidential or secret meeting More Definitions → |
humanly | 1. in the manner of human beings More Definitions → |
causa | 1. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy More Definitions → |
aventail | 1. a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck More Definitions → |
initialisation | 1. (computer science) the format of sectors on the surface of a hard disk drive so that the operating system can access them and setting a starting position More Definitions → |
magnificence | 1. splendid or imposing in size or appearance 2. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand More Definitions → |
sacramental | 1. of or relating to or involving a sacrament More Definitions → |
subacute | 1. less than acute; relating to a disease present in a person with no symptoms of it More Definitions → |
crossroad | 1. a junction where one street or road crosses another More Definitions → |
sanctioning | 1. implying sanction or serving to sanction More Definitions → |
mikado | 1. the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno More Definitions → |
baseboard | 1. a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor More Definitions → |
crowbar | 1. a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge More Definitions → |
paintbrush | 1. a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint) More Definitions → |
categorisation | 1. a group of people or things arranged by class or category 2. the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories More Definitions → |
sunray | 1. a ray of sunlight 2. herb having a basal cluster of grey-green leaves and leafless stalks each with a solitary broad yellow flower head; desert areas Idaho to Arizona More Definitions → |
culminate | 1. end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage 2. bring to a head or to the highest point More Definitions → |
fumigation | 1. the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it More Definitions → |
justifiably | 1. with good reason More Definitions → |
lashing | 1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment 2. rope that is used for fastening something to something else More Definitions → |
occipital | 1. of or relating to the occiput More Definitions → |
gaudy | 1. (Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held at a college 2. tastelessly showy More Definitions → |
brickyard | 1. a place where bricks are made and sold More Definitions → |
floater | 1. spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens 2. a debt instrument with a variable interest rate tied to some other interest rate (e.g. the rate paid by T-bills) More Definitions → |
troika | 1. a Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one More Definitions → |
protozoa | 1. any of diverse minute acellular or unicellular organisms usually nonphotosynthetic More Definitions → |
telegraphic | 1. of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph 2. having the style of a telegram with many short words left out More Definitions → |
revitalized | 1. restored to new life and vigor More Definitions → |
remaking | 1. creation that is created again or anew More Definitions → |
brainy | 1. having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence More Definitions → |
mandible | 1. the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth More Definitions → |
patted | 1. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin 2. hit lightly More Definitions → |
gentlewoman | 1. a woman of refinement More Definitions → |
cartouche | 1. a cartridge (usually with paper casing) More Definitions → |
malnourished | 1. not being provided with adequate nourishment More Definitions → |
kebab | 1. cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables More Definitions → |
affirmatively | 1. in an affirmative manner More Definitions → |
piggyback | 1. ride on someone's shoulders or back 2. haul truck trailers loaded with commodities on railroad cars More Definitions → |
calculi | 1. a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body 2. an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums More Definitions → |
sugary | 1. containing sugar More Definitions → |
bookman | 1. a learned person; someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines More Definitions → |
ferromagnetic | 1. relating to or demonstrating ferromagnetism More Definitions → |
binaural | 1. relating to or having or hearing with two ears More Definitions → |
nobleman | 1. a titled peer of the realm More Definitions → |
assailant | 1. someone who attacks More Definitions → |
dystopia | 1. state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror 2. a work of fiction describing an imaginary place where life is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror More Definitions → |
ambit | 1. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: More Definitions → |
flatness | 1. the property of having two dimensions 2. a want of animation or brilliance More Definitions → |
debauchery | 1. a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity More Definitions → |
extravagance | 1. the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth 2. the trait of spending extravagantly More Definitions → |
eutrophication | 1. excessive nutrients in a lake or other body of water, usually caused by runoff of nutrients (animal waste, fertilizers, sewage) from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life; the decomposition of the plants depletes the supply of oxygen, leading to the death of animal life More Definitions → |
vesicular | 1. of or relating to or involving vesicles More Definitions → |
alexandrite | 1. a green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone More Definitions → |
fastball | 1. (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity More Definitions → |
compactness | 1. the spatial property of being crowded together 2. the consistency of a compact solid More Definitions → |
clack | 1. make a rattling sound 2. make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens More Definitions → |
lethality | 1. the quality of being deadly More Definitions → |
holdall | 1. a capacious bag or basket More Definitions → |
harpoon | 1. spear with a harpoon 2. a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it More Definitions → |
hearse | 1. a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle More Definitions → |
rebroadcast | 1. a broadcast that repeated at a later time 2. broadcast again, as of a film More Definitions → |
caulk | 1. seal with caulking 2. a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight More Definitions → |
approbation | 1. official approval 2. official recognition or approval More Definitions → |
scratchy | 1. causing abrasion 2. easily irritated or annoyed More Definitions → |
calmness | 1. steadiness of mind under stress 2. an absence of strong winds or rain More Definitions → |
finalization | 1. the act of finalizing More Definitions → |
fatter | 1. having an (over)abundance of flesh 2. containing or composed of fat More Definitions → |
deflate | 1. collapse by releasing contained air or gas 2. release contained air or gas from More Definitions → |
cannery | 1. a factory where food is canned More Definitions → |
gaucho | 1. a cowboy of the South American Pampas More Definitions → |
chasse | 1. perform a chasse step, in ballet 2. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading More Definitions → |
autoclave | 1. subject to the action of an autoclave 2. a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments More Definitions → |
pushchair | 1. a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around More Definitions → |
eschatology | 1. the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and Last Judgment; Heaven and Hell; the ultimate destiny of humankind More Definitions → |
afferent | 1. a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system 2. of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the CNS More Definitions → |
summarization | 1. the act of preparing a summary (or an instance thereof); stating briefly and succinctly More Definitions → |
underclassman | 1. an undergraduate who is not yet a senior More Definitions → |
claro | 1. a cigar made with light-colored tobacco More Definitions → |
gastroenteritis | 1. inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis More Definitions → |
ungrateful | 1. disagreeable 2. not feeling or showing gratitude More Definitions → |
clashing | 1. sharply and harshly discordant More Definitions → |
agglomeration | 1. a jumbled collection or mass 2. the act of collecting in a mass; the act of agglomerating More Definitions → |
cran | 1. a capacity unit used for measuring fresh herring More Definitions → |
graver | 1. a tool used by an engraver More Definitions → |
keratin | 1. a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves More Definitions → |
catalase | 1. enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water More Definitions → |
microgram | 1. one millionth (1/1,000,000) gram More Definitions → |
engrave | 1. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface 2. impress or affect deeply More Definitions → |
hoarding | 1. large outdoor signboard More Definitions → |
bauxite | 1. a clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst More Definitions → |
roadless | 1. lacking pathways More Definitions → |
commercialize | 1. exploit for maximal profit, usually by sacrificing quality 2. make commercial More Definitions → |
barrack | 1. lodge in barracks 2. spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts More Definitions → |
underarm | 1. with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level 2. with the hand swung below shoulder level More Definitions → |
gouache | 1. an opaque watercolor prepared with gum 2. a watercolor executed with opaque watercolors mixed with gum More Definitions → |
enlarger | 1. photographic equipment consisting of an optical projector used to enlarge a photograph More Definitions → |
tradesman | 1. a merchant who owns or manages a shop More Definitions → |
contrarian | 1. an investor who deliberately decides to go against the prevailing wisdom of other investors More Definitions → |
unscathed | 1. not injured or harmed More Definitions → |
courageously | 1. in a courageous manner More Definitions → |
tarry | 1. be about a place without any apparent purpose 2. leave slowly and hesitantly More Definitions → |
interrogate | 1. transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication 2. pose a series of questions to More Definitions → |
taillight | 1. lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle More Definitions → |
punctuality | 1. the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time More Definitions → |
acrobatic | 1. vigorously active More Definitions → |
hoarse | 1. deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion More Definitions → |
columnar | 1. having the form of a column 2. characterized by columns More Definitions → |
terabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 gigabytes or 10^12 (1,000,000,000,000) bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibytes or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bytes More Definitions → |
haggle | 1. an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) 2. wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.) More Definitions → |
planktonic | 1. of or relating to plankton More Definitions → |
twang | 1. cause to sound with a twang 2. sound with a twang More Definitions → |
uncorrelated | 1. not varying together More Definitions → |
poetical | 1. of or relating to poetry 2. characteristic of or befitting poetry More Definitions → |
stagger | 1. walk as if unable to control one's movements 2. walk with great difficulty More Definitions → |
gantry | 1. a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc. More Definitions → |
heraldic | 1. of or relating to heraldry 2. indicative of or announcing something to come More Definitions → |
ideologically | 1. with respect to ideology More Definitions → |
diatribe | 1. thunderous verbal attack More Definitions → |
hydrodynamics | 1. study of fluids in motion More Definitions → |
businesswoman | 1. a female businessperson More Definitions → |
mastitis | 1. inflammation of a breast (or udder) More Definitions → |
monoamine | 1. a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter) More Definitions → |
samsara | 1. (Hinduism and Buddhism) the endless cycle of birth and suffering and death and rebirth More Definitions → |
ameliorate | 1. to make better 2. get better More Definitions → |
trigeminal | 1. the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication More Definitions → |
baseless | 1. without a basis in reason or fact More Definitions → |
parliamentarian | 1. an expert in parliamentary rules and procedures More Definitions → |
stairwell | 1. a vertical well around which there is a stairway More Definitions → |
heaving | 1. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) 2. breathing heavily (as after exertion) More Definitions → |
paschal | 1. of or relating to Passover or Easter More Definitions → |
flatmate | 1. an associate who shares an apartment with you More Definitions → |
cockatoo | 1. white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds More Definitions → |
radicalism | 1. the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society More Definitions → |
chickadee | 1. any of various small grey-and-black songbirds of North America More Definitions → |
sate | 1. fill to satisfaction More Definitions → |
railroading | 1. the activity of designing and constructing and operating railroads More Definitions → |
alleviated | 1. (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear More Definitions → |
panchayat | 1. a village council in India or southern Pakistan More Definitions → |
switchblade | 1. a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button More Definitions → |
bivariate | 1. having two variables More Definitions → |
longboat | 1. the largest boat carried by a merchant sailing vessel More Definitions → |
flapper | 1. a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress More Definitions → |
aircrew | 1. the crew of an aircraft More Definitions → |
seabird | 1. a bird that frequents coastal waters and the open ocean: gulls; pelicans; gannets; cormorants; albatrosses; petrels; etc. More Definitions → |
consternation | 1. fear resulting from the awareness of danger More Definitions → |
trivially | 1. with little effort 2. in a frivolously trivial manner More Definitions → |
boilerplate | 1. standard formulations uniformly found in certain types of legal documents or news stories 2. thick plate iron used in the production of boilers More Definitions → |
wastage | 1. the process of wasting 2. anything lost by wear or waste More Definitions → |
demagnetization | 1. the process of removing magnetization More Definitions → |
intravenously | 1. in an intravenous manner More Definitions → |
modifiable | 1. capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme) More Definitions → |
stargazing | 1. observation of the stars More Definitions → |
ganja | 1. a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction 2. the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect More Definitions → |
halve | 1. divide by two; divide into halves More Definitions → |
conversant | 1. (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly More Definitions → |
acquirer | 1. a person who acquires something (usually permanently) 2. a corporation gaining financial control over another corporation or financial institution through a payment in cash or an exchange of stock More Definitions → |
malformation | 1. an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed 2. something abnormal or anomalous More Definitions → |
tamed | 1. brought from wildness into a domesticated state 2. brought from wildness More Definitions → |
farmyard | 1. an area adjacent to farm buildings More Definitions → |
garbled | 1. lacking orderly continuity More Definitions → |
tallow | 1. obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants More Definitions → |
zaman | 1. large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle More Definitions → |
indisputable | 1. not open to question; obviously true 2. impossible to doubt or dispute More Definitions → |
guardrail | 1. a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety More Definitions → |
sanitized | 1. made sanitary More Definitions → |
salicylate | 1. a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs) More Definitions → |
misread | 1. read or interpret wrongly 2. interpret wrongly More Definitions → |
magnetosphere | 1. the magnetic field of a planet; the volume around the planet in which charged particles are subject more to the planet's magnetic field than to the solar magnetic field More Definitions → |
prismatic | 1. of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism 2. exhibiting spectral colors formed by refraction of light through a prism More Definitions → |
aunty | 1. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle More Definitions → |
paucity | 1. an insufficient quantity or number More Definitions → |
snafu | 1. an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up 2. snarled or stalled in complete confusion More Definitions → |
incubate | 1. grow under conditions that promote development 2. sit on (eggs) More Definitions → |
acrylamide | 1. a white crystalline amide of propenoic acid can damage the nervous system and is carcinogenic in laboratory animals More Definitions → |
waggoner | 1. the driver of a wagon More Definitions → |
deadbeat | 1. someone who fails to meet a financial obligation More Definitions → |
benzodiazepine | 1. any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency More Definitions → |
backwoods | 1. a remote and undeveloped area More Definitions → |
rationalisation | 1. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening 2. the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason More Definitions → |
thermostatic | 1. of or relating to a thermostat More Definitions → |
cargoes | 1. goods carried by a large vehicle More Definitions → |
monad | 1. (chemistry) an atom having a valence of one 2. a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive More Definitions → |
alumna | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) More Definitions → |
bandy | 1. toss or strike a ball back and forth 2. exchange blows More Definitions → |
amicable | 1. characterized by friendship and good will More Definitions → |
parakeet | 1. any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots More Definitions → |
pressman | 1. someone whose occupation is printing 2. a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media More Definitions → |
savoury | 1. either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family 2. an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre More Definitions → |
climactic | 1. consisting of or causing a climax More Definitions → |
barbecued | 1. cooked over an outdoor grill More Definitions → |
aboveground | 1. on or above the surface of the ground More Definitions → |
radiocarbon | 1. a radioactive isotope of carbon More Definitions → |
shearwater | 1. long-winged oceanic bird that in flight skims close to the waves More Definitions → |
kitbag | 1. a knapsack (usually for a soldier) More Definitions → |
collegial | 1. characterized by or having authority vested equally among colleagues 2. of or resembling or typical of a college or college students More Definitions → |
papillary | 1. of or relating to or resembling papilla More Definitions → |
plausibility | 1. apparent validity More Definitions → |
blarney | 1. flattery designed to gain favor 2. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering More Definitions → |
attitudinal | 1. of or relating to attitudes More Definitions → |
magnate | 1. a very wealthy or powerful businessman More Definitions → |
pillage | 1. goods or money obtained illegally 2. the act of stealing valuable things from a place More Definitions → |
compensable | 1. for which money is paid More Definitions → |
agnosticism | 1. a religious orientation of doubt; a denial of ultimate knowledge of the existence of God 2. the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge More Definitions → |
gadfly | 1. a persistently annoying person 2. any of various large flies that annoy livestock More Definitions → |
retaliatory | 1. of or relating to or having the nature of retribution More Definitions → |
impracticable | 1. not capable of being carried out or put into practice More Definitions → |
protozoan | 1. of or relating to the Protozoa 2. any of diverse minute acellular or unicellular organisms usually nonphotosynthetic More Definitions → |
playfully | 1. in a playful manner More Definitions → |
barony | 1. the estate of a baron 2. the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness More Definitions → |
vibrato | 1. (music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch More Definitions → |
stockman | 1. farmer who breed or raises livestock More Definitions → |
caddie | 1. an attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player 2. act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player More Definitions → |
photojournalist | 1. a journalist who presents a story primarily through the use of photographs More Definitions → |
botanist | 1. a biologist specializing in the study of plants More Definitions → |
narcolepsy | 1. a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep More Definitions → |
curable | 1. able to be cured or healed 2. capable of being hardened by some additive or other agent More Definitions → |
strangle | 1. kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air 2. suppress in order to conceal or hide More Definitions → |
anatomically | 1. with respect to anatomy More Definitions → |
chattering | 1. the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine 2. the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) More Definitions → |
tyrannosaurus | 1. large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America More Definitions → |
transplanting | 1. the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location More Definitions → |
terrapin | 1. any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water More Definitions → |
easiness | 1. a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry 2. freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort More Definitions → |
trepidation | 1. a feeling of alarm or dread More Definitions → |
downbeat | 1. the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward) More Definitions → |
plantain | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally 2. a banana tree bearing hanging clusters of edible angular greenish starchy fruits; tropics and subtropics More Definitions → |
bambino | 1. a young child who is just beginning to walk More Definitions → |
stabilised | 1. made stable or firm More Definitions → |
frailty | 1. the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age) 2. moral weakness More Definitions → |
neutralized | 1. made neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive characteristics More Definitions → |
tangier | 1. tasting sour like a lemon More Definitions → |
reassign | 1. transfer somebody to a different position or location of work More Definitions → |
ouguiya | 1. the basic unit of money in Mauritania More Definitions → |
prewar | 1. existing or belonging to a time before a war More Definitions → |
ragweed | 1. widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity 2. any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma More Definitions → |
lighthearted | 1. carefree and happy and lighthearted More Definitions → |
minimalism | 1. an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color More Definitions → |
physiotherapist | 1. therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder More Definitions → |
lithographic | 1. of or produced by or involved in lithography More Definitions → |
unsalted | 1. without salt or seasoning More Definitions → |
passageway | 1. a passage between rooms or between buildings 2. a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass More Definitions → |
reestablish | 1. bring back into original existence, use, function, or position More Definitions → |
salwar | 1. a pair of light loose trousers with a tight fit around the ankles; worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a kameez) More Definitions → |
parsonage | 1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector More Definitions → |
sacral | 1. of or relating to or near the sacrum 2. of or relating to sacred rites More Definitions → |
hake | 1. the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod 2. any of several marine food fishes related to cod More Definitions → |
mortally | 1. in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.) More Definitions → |
carbonic | 1. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon More Definitions → |
unassuming | 1. not arrogant or presuming More Definitions → |
knead | 1. to mix into a homogeneous mass 2. manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes More Definitions → |
premarital | 1. relating to events before a marriage More Definitions → |
gaol | 1. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail 2. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
appreciably | 1. to a noticeable degree More Definitions → |
pentacle | 1. a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon More Definitions → |
equalize | 1. compensate; make the score equal 2. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching More Definitions → |
tarn | 1. a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers) More Definitions → |
granulocyte | 1. a leukocyte that has granules in its cytoplasm More Definitions → |
attentively | 1. with attention; in an attentive manner More Definitions → |
misinterpretation | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on More Definitions → |
indiscriminately | 1. in a random manner 2. in an indiscriminate manner More Definitions → |
keyboardist | 1. a musician who plays a keyboard instrument More Definitions → |
sprain | 1. a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments 2. twist suddenly so as to sprain More Definitions → |
quantifier | 1. (logic) a word (such as `some' or `all' or `no') that binds the variables in a logical proposition 2. (grammar) a word that expresses a quantity (as `fifteen' or `many') More Definitions → |
platen | 1. work table of a machine tool 2. the flat plate of a printing press that presses the paper against the type More Definitions → |
commercialized | 1. organized principally for financial gain More Definitions → |
meatball | 1. ground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth More Definitions → |
bacteriological | 1. of or relating to bacteriology More Definitions → |
colonnade | 1. structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns 2. a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns More Definitions → |
anhydride | 1. a compound formed from one or more other compounds in a reaction resulting in removal of water More Definitions → |
indexation | 1. a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation More Definitions → |
architecturally | 1. with regard to architecture More Definitions → |
spillway | 1. a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction More Definitions → |
transferrin | 1. a globulin in blood plasma that carries iron More Definitions → |
imparting | 1. the transmission of information More Definitions → |
verdant | 1. characterized by abundance of verdure More Definitions → |
pedagogic | 1. of or relating to pedagogy More Definitions → |
beadle | 1. a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function More Definitions → |
remarriage | 1. the act of marrying again More Definitions → |
bilingualism | 1. the ability to speak two languages colloquially More Definitions → |
abetting | 1. assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing More Definitions → |
paella | 1. saffron-flavored dish made of rice with shellfish and chicken More Definitions → |
handoff | 1. (American football) a play in which one player hands the ball to a teammate More Definitions → |
confirmatory | 1. serving to support or corroborate More Definitions → |
alimentation | 1. a source of materials to nourish the body 2. the act of supplying food and nourishment More Definitions → |
shapely | 1. having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape More Definitions → |
firecracker | 1. firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing More Definitions → |
fairground | 1. an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses More Definitions → |
carrefour | 1. a junction where one street or road crosses another More Definitions → |
spayed | 1. (of a female animal) having the ovaries removed More Definitions → |
overactive | 1. more active than normal More Definitions → |
ornamentation | 1. the state of being ornamented 2. something used to beautify More Definitions → |
dictatorial | 1. of or characteristic of a dictator 2. expecting unquestioning obedience More Definitions → |
uncomfortably | 1. in physical discomfort More Definitions → |
rabbinic | 1. of or relating to rabbis or their teachings More Definitions → |
amaranth | 1. seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in Central and South America 2. any of various plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense plumes of green or red flowers; often cultivated for food More Definitions → |
glean | 1. gather, as of natural products More Definitions → |
gratified | 1. make happy or satisfied 2. yield (to); give satisfaction to More Definitions → |
participle | 1. a non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses More Definitions → |
galleon | 1. a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries More Definitions → |
chafing | 1. soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction More Definitions → |
rami | 1. the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical More Definitions → |
bipartite | 1. divided into two portions almost to the base 2. involving two parts or elements More Definitions → |
inwards | 1. to or toward the inside of 2. toward the center or interior More Definitions → |
pacifism | 1. the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable 2. the belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration More Definitions → |
immeasurable | 1. beyond calculation or measure 2. impossible to measure More Definitions → |
wanker | 1. terms of abuse for a masturbator More Definitions → |
fluoridation | 1. the addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay) More Definitions → |
testator | 1. a person who makes a will More Definitions → |
distaste | 1. a feeling of intense dislike More Definitions → |
germane | 1. relevant and appropriate More Definitions → |
awl | 1. a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes More Definitions → |
culpability | 1. a state of guilt More Definitions → |
segregate | 1. separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation 2. divide from the main body or mass and collect More Definitions → |
flotilla | 1. a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships 2. a fleet of small craft More Definitions → |
fragmentary | 1. consisting of small disconnected parts More Definitions → |
gladness | 1. experiencing joy and pleasure More Definitions → |
ballistics | 1. the trajectory of an object in free flight 2. the science of flight dynamics More Definitions → |
mistreated | 1. subjected to cruel treatment More Definitions → |
inimitable | 1. defying imitation; matchless More Definitions → |
ineffectual | 1. not producing an intended effect 2. producing no result or effect More Definitions → |
racoon | 1. an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America More Definitions → |
armorial | 1. of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms More Definitions → |
tableaux | 1. a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting) 2. any dramatic scene More Definitions → |
phaeton | 1. large open car seating four with folding top More Definitions → |
hijacker | 1. a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it 2. someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination More Definitions → |
relaxant | 1. tending to relax or relieve muscular or nervous tension 2. a drug that relaxes and relieves tension More Definitions → |
tare | 1. an adjustment made for the weight of the packaging in order to determine the net weight of the goods 2. any of several weedy vetches grown for forage More Definitions → |
caliph | 1. the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth More Definitions → |
pasty | 1. small meat pie or turnover 2. resembling paste in color; pallid More Definitions → |
gaga | 1. mentally or physically infirm with age 2. intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with More Definitions → |
alphanumerical | 1. of or pertaining to alphanumeric characters More Definitions → |
antihistamine | 1. a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site More Definitions → |
curate | 1. a person authorized to conduct religious worship More Definitions → |
tarsus | 1. the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively More Definitions → |
allegorical | 1. used in or characteristic of or containing allegory More Definitions → |
watchmaker | 1. someone who makes or repairs watches More Definitions → |
allogeneic | 1. denoting or relating to cells or tissues from individuals belonging to the same species but genetically dissimilar (and hence immunologically incompatible) More Definitions → |
ribavirin | 1. an inhaled antiviral agent (trade name Virazole) that may be used to treat serious virus infections More Definitions → |
steamroller | 1. bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure 2. proceed with great force More Definitions → |
wellhead | 1. the source of water for a well 2. a structure built over a well More Definitions → |
unabated | 1. continuing at full strength or intensity More Definitions → |
marksman | 1. someone skilled in shooting More Definitions → |
bhakti | 1. (Hinduism) loving devotion to a deity leading to salvation and nirvana; open to all persons independent of caste or sex More Definitions → |
troubadour | 1. a singer of folk songs More Definitions → |
aldosterone | 1. a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance More Definitions → |
flay | 1. strip the skin off More Definitions → |
patter | 1. rain gently 2. make light, rapid and repeated sounds More Definitions → |
beanbag | 1. a small cloth bag filled with dried beans; thrown in games More Definitions → |
intercellular | 1. located between cells More Definitions → |
flashcard | 1. a card with words or numbers or pictures that is flashed to a class by the teacher More Definitions → |
arthritic | 1. a person afflicted with arthritis 2. of or pertaining to arthritis More Definitions → |
streptococcal | 1. of or relating to or caused by streptococci More Definitions → |
snarky | 1. disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking More Definitions → |
undiagnosed | 1. eluding diagnosis More Definitions → |
sidecar | 1. a cocktail made of orange liqueur with lemon juice and brandy 2. conveyance consisting of a small carrier attached to the side of a motorcycle More Definitions → |
tical | 1. the basic unit of money in Thailand More Definitions → |
anemic | 1. relating to anemia or suffering from anemia 2. lacking vigor or energy More Definitions → |
maxillary | 1. of or relating to the upper jaw 2. the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium More Definitions → |
laver | 1. edible red seaweeds 2. seaweed with edible translucent crinkly green fronds More Definitions → |
shamed | 1. showing a sense of guilt 2. suffering shame More Definitions → |
beheading | 1. execution by cutting off the victim's head 2. killing by cutting off the head More Definitions → |
incriminating | 1. charging or suggestive of guilt or blame More Definitions → |
smallmouth | 1. a variety of black bass; the angle of the jaw falls below the eye More Definitions → |
elongate | 1. (of a leaf shape) long and narrow 2. having notably more length than width; being long and slender More Definitions → |
landless | 1. owning no land More Definitions → |
unsealed | 1. not established or confirmed 2. not closed or secured with or as if with a seal More Definitions → |
banzai | 1. a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph More Definitions → |
magnificently | 1. wonderfully 2. in an impressively beautiful manner More Definitions → |
ophthalmologist | 1. a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye More Definitions → |
apostasy | 1. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) 2. the act of abandoning a party for cause More Definitions → |
seaway | 1. a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels More Definitions → |
capitalise | 1. supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders 2. draw advantages from More Definitions → |
vicarage | 1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector More Definitions → |
cornmeal | 1. coarsely ground corn More Definitions → |
ascites | 1. accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity More Definitions → |
casuarina | 1. any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Casuarina having jointed stems and whorls of scalelike leaves; some yield heavy hardwood More Definitions → |
striatum | 1. a striped mass of white and grey matter located in front of the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere; consists of the caudate nucleus and the lenticular nucleus More Definitions → |
manilla | 1. a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp More Definitions → |
bilinear | 1. linear with respect to each of two variables or positions More Definitions → |
rotavirus | 1. the reovirus causing infant enteritis More Definitions → |
thrall | 1. the state of being under the control of another person 2. someone held in bondage More Definitions → |
airfoil | 1. a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight More Definitions → |
psychedelia | 1. the subculture of users of psychedelic drugs More Definitions → |
decongestant | 1. a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion More Definitions → |
artfully | 1. in a manner exhibiting art or skill 2. in a disingenuous manner More Definitions → |
repayable | 1. subject to repayment More Definitions → |
wheelbarrow | 1. transport in a wheelbarrow 2. a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels More Definitions → |
maimed | 1. people who are wounded 2. having a part of the body crippled or disabled More Definitions → |
pater | 1. an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously More Definitions → |
marinara | 1. sauce for pasta; contains tomatoes and garlic and herbs More Definitions → |
calliope | 1. a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard More Definitions → |
mutagenic | 1. capable of inducing mutation (used mainly of extracellular factors such as X-rays or chemical pollution) More Definitions → |
formalin | 1. a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens More Definitions → |
lavage | 1. washing out a hollow organ (especially the stomach) by flushing with water More Definitions → |
quicksand | 1. a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy 2. a pit filled with loose wet sand into which objects are sucked down More Definitions → |
sheathing | 1. protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior More Definitions → |
hymnal | 1. a songbook containing a collection of hymns More Definitions → |
chlorella | 1. any alga of the genus Chlorella More Definitions → |
skank | 1. dance the skank 2. any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant More Definitions → |
paraprofessional | 1. a trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional More Definitions → |
axonal | 1. of or relating to or resembling an axon More Definitions → |
repellant | 1. a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water 2. a chemical substance that repels animals More Definitions → |
awed | 1. inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence 2. having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread More Definitions → |
pergola | 1. a framework that supports climbing plants More Definitions → |
shrank | 1. wither, as with a loss of moisture 2. draw back, as with fear or pain More Definitions → |
brainstem | 1. the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus More Definitions → |
pineal | 1. relating to the pineal body 2. having the form of a pine cone More Definitions → |
awn | 1. slender bristlelike appendage found on the bracts of grasses More Definitions → |
nationalistic | 1. fanatically patriotic 2. devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others More Definitions → |
earache | 1. an ache localized in the middle or inner ear More Definitions → |
abolitionist | 1. a reformer who favors abolishing slavery More Definitions → |
foamy | 1. producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease 2. emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation More Definitions → |
shagging | 1. dance the shag More Definitions → |
unpainted | 1. not having makeup on 2. not having a coat of paint or badly in need of a fresh coat More Definitions → |
isothermal | 1. of a process or change taking place at constant temperature More Definitions → |
unconscionable | 1. lacking a conscience 2. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation More Definitions → |
annunciation | 1. a formal public statement More Definitions → |
undemocratic | 1. not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals More Definitions → |
dispensary | 1. clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed More Definitions → |
coalesce | 1. mix together different elements 2. fuse or cause to grow together More Definitions → |
brougham | 1. light carriage; pulled by a single horse 2. a sedan that has no roof over the driver's seat More Definitions → |
sarcoidosis | 1. a chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands More Definitions → |
viatical | 1. pertaining to the purchase of insurance policies from terminally ill policy holders More Definitions → |
misappropriation | 1. the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else 2. wrongful borrowing More Definitions → |
breastfeed | 1. give suck to More Definitions → |
whitewash | 1. a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score 2. wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces More Definitions → |
narc | 1. a lawman concerned with narcotics violations More Definitions → |
lyrically | 1. in a lyrical manner More Definitions → |
buckaroo | 1. local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and `buckaroo' is used especially in California) More Definitions → |
spearfish | 1. any of several large vigorous pelagic fishes resembling sailfishes but with first dorsal fin much reduced; worldwide but rare More Definitions → |
seamstress | 1. someone who makes or mends dresses More Definitions → |
giardia | 1. a suspected cause of diarrhea in humans More Definitions → |
relatedness | 1. a particular manner of connectedness More Definitions → |
legionella | 1. the motile aerobic rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium that thrives in central heating and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires' disease More Definitions → |
transferability | 1. the quality of being transferable or exchangeable More Definitions → |
uninitiated | 1. not initiated; deficient in relevant experience More Definitions → |
humoral | 1. of or relating to bodily fluids More Definitions → |
snazzy | 1. flashily stylish More Definitions → |
weariness | 1. temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work More Definitions → |
covariant | 1. changing so that interrelations with another variable quantity or set of quantities remain unchanged More Definitions → |
ascendancy | 1. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another More Definitions → |
kina | 1. the basic unit of money in Papua New Guinea More Definitions → |
curtailment | 1. the temporal property of being cut short 2. the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation More Definitions → |
arthroplasty | 1. surgical reconstruction or replacement of a malformed or degenerated joint More Definitions → |
affront | 1. a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect 2. treat, mention, or speak to rudely More Definitions → |
memorization | 1. learning so as to be able to remember verbatim More Definitions → |
spearmint | 1. common garden herb having clusters of small purplish flowers and yielding an oil used as a flavoring More Definitions → |
energetically | 1. in an energetic manner More Definitions → |
airspeed | 1. the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it is flying More Definitions → |
appeasement | 1. the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) More Definitions → |
tractable | 1. easily managed (controlled or taught or molded) 2. responsive to suggestions and influences More Definitions → |
gleaner | 1. someone who picks up grain left in the field by the harvesters 2. someone who gathers something in small pieces (e.g. information) slowly and carefully More Definitions → |
lapped | 1. lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another 2. pass the tongue over More Definitions → |
normalcy | 1. being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning 2. expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common More Definitions → |
infotainment | 1. a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event More Definitions → |
backwash | 1. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller 2. the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) More Definitions → |
clawed | 1. having or resembling a claw or claws; often used as a combining form 2. (of predatory animals) armed with claws or talons More Definitions → |
demeaning | 1. causing awareness of your shortcomings More Definitions → |
disorientation | 1. a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug) 2. confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction More Definitions → |
nabbed | 1. tag the base runner to get him out 2. take into custody More Definitions → |
tanager | 1. any of numerous New World woodland birds having brightly colored males More Definitions → |
capsid | 1. a variety of leaf bug 2. the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus More Definitions → |
mortgagor | 1. the person who gives a mortgage in return for money to be repaid More Definitions → |
gasses | 1. the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container 2. a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely More Definitions → |
effectuate | 1. produce More Definitions → |
meatpacking | 1. wholesale packaging of meat for future sale (including slaughtering and processing and distribution to retailers) More Definitions → |
scalper | 1. someone who buys something and resells it at a price far above the initial cost More Definitions → |
hairline | 1. a very thin line 2. the natural margin formed by hair on the head More Definitions → |
gatehouse | 1. a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence More Definitions → |
unattainable | 1. impossible to achieve More Definitions → |
unremarkable | 1. found in the ordinary course of events More Definitions → |
proletarian | 1. a member of the working class (not necessarily employed) 2. belonging to or characteristic of the proletariat More Definitions → |
dramatist | 1. someone who writes plays More Definitions → |
grayish | 1. of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black More Definitions → |
hallucination | 1. illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder 2. a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea More Definitions → |
exhortation | 1. a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action 2. the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion More Definitions → |
hippopotamus | 1. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa More Definitions → |
ethane | 1. a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel More Definitions → |
haemorrhage | 1. the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel More Definitions → |
propagator | 1. someone who propagates plants (as under glass) 2. someone who spreads the news More Definitions → |
fluvial | 1. of or relating to or happening in a river More Definitions → |
upmarket | 1. designed for consumers with high incomes More Definitions → |
saddleback | 1. a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle) 2. a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end More Definitions → |
candela | 1. the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin More Definitions → |
determinate | 1. precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause 2. not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex More Definitions → |
waterline | 1. a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel; often painted on the hull of a ship More Definitions → |
whammy | 1. a serious or devastating setback 2. an evil spell More Definitions → |
collard | 1. variety of kale having smooth leaves More Definitions → |
sachet | 1. a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest More Definitions → |
humiliate | 1. cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of More Definitions → |
luminaire | 1. an electrical device used to create artificial light by use of an electric lamp; all light fixtures have a fixture body and a light socket to hold the lamp and allow for its replacement More Definitions → |
clairvoyant | 1. someone who has the power of clairvoyance 2. perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses More Definitions → |
calcitonin | 1. thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone More Definitions → |
faecal | 1. of or relating to feces More Definitions → |
yakuza | 1. a Japanese gangster 2. organized crime in Japan; an alliance of criminal organizations and illegal enterprises More Definitions → |
barrette | 1. a pin for holding women's hair in place More Definitions → |
oleander | 1. an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions More Definitions → |
procreation | 1. the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring More Definitions → |
exasperated | 1. greatly annoyed; out of patience More Definitions → |
exonerated | 1. freed from any question of guilt More Definitions → |
hyperglycemia | 1. abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes More Definitions → |
tagger | 1. someone who assigns labels to the grammatical constituents of textual matter 2. someone who appends or joins one thing to another More Definitions → |
culpable | 1. deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious More Definitions → |
entryway | 1. something that provides access (to get in or get out) More Definitions → |
wordplay | 1. a humorous play on words More Definitions → |
enslavement | 1. the state of being a slave 2. the act of making slaves of your captives More Definitions → |
mutate | 1. undergo mutation More Definitions → |
asunder | 1. widely separated especially in space 2. into parts or pieces More Definitions → |
universalism | 1. the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved More Definitions → |
fullback | 1. (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team 2. (American football) the position of a back on a football team, generally larger in size than halfbacks More Definitions → |
unharmed | 1. not injured or harmed More Definitions → |
sheaves | 1. a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing More Definitions → |
celebrant | 1. a person who is celebrating 2. an officiating priest celebrating the Eucharist More Definitions → |
sociocultural | 1. relating to both social and cultural matters More Definitions → |
armoury | 1. a collection of resources 2. all the weapons and equipment that a country has More Definitions → |
lambskin | 1. the skin of a lamb with the wool still on 2. skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on More Definitions → |
marshalling | 1. place in proper rank 2. arrange in logical order More Definitions → |
backtrack | 1. retrace one's course More Definitions → |
haptic | 1. of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch More Definitions → |
primeval | 1. having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state More Definitions → |
operetta | 1. a short amusing opera More Definitions → |
horsemanship | 1. skill in handling and riding horses More Definitions → |
pensionable | 1. entitled to receive a pension More Definitions → |
hardline | 1. firm and uncompromising More Definitions → |
normalisation | 1. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
safekeeping | 1. the responsibility of a guardian or keeper More Definitions → |
instal | 1. set up for use 2. put into an office or a position More Definitions → |
unconsolidated | 1. loose and unstratified More Definitions → |
dissociative | 1. tending to produce dissociation More Definitions → |
inessential | 1. anything that is not essential 2. not basic or fundamental More Definitions → |
sledgehammer | 1. beat with a sledgehammer 2. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges More Definitions → |
hyperthermia | 1. abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer) More Definitions → |
dissuade | 1. turn away from by persuasion More Definitions → |
doula | 1. an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes More Definitions → |
overpopulation | 1. too much population More Definitions → |
novation | 1. (law) the replacement of one obligation by another by mutual agreement of both parties; usually the replacement of one of the original parties to a contract with the consent of the remaining party More Definitions → |
beautify | 1. make more beautiful 2. be beautiful to look at More Definitions → |
tannery | 1. workplace where skins and hides are tanned More Definitions → |
obfuscation | 1. confusion resulting from failure to understand 2. the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered More Definitions → |
needlecraft | 1. a creation created or assembled by needle and thread 2. work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle More Definitions → |
chemotaxis | 1. movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus More Definitions → |
pentathlon | 1. an athletic contest consisting of five different events More Definitions → |
thallium | 1. a soft grey malleable metallic element that resembles tin but discolors on exposure to air; it is highly toxic and is used in rodent and insect poisons; occurs in zinc blende and some iron ores More Definitions → |
naloxone | 1. a potent narcotic antagonist (trade name Narcan) especially effective with morphine More Definitions → |
nakedness | 1. the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind 2. a bleak and desolate atmosphere More Definitions → |
scabbard | 1. a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet More Definitions → |
faeces | 1. solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels More Definitions → |
generalisation | 1. an idea or conclusion having general application 2. the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances More Definitions → |
dietician | 1. a specialist in the study of diet and nutrition More Definitions → |
handrail | 1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling More Definitions → |
rationalism | 1. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience 2. the theological doctrine that human reason rather than divine revelation establishes religious truth More Definitions → |
acidification | 1. the process of becoming acid or being converted into an acid More Definitions → |
tirade | 1. a speech of violent denunciation More Definitions → |
regurgitation | 1. backflow of blood through a defective heart valve 2. recall after rote memorization More Definitions → |
alfresco | 1. in the open air 2. outside a building More Definitions → |
psychoactive | 1. affecting the mind or mood or other mental processes More Definitions → |
elucidation | 1. an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on 2. an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding More Definitions → |
loungewear | 1. clothing suitable for relaxation More Definitions → |
sweatpants | 1. loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes More Definitions → |
lancers | 1. a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples More Definitions → |
contractile | 1. capable of contracting or being contracted More Definitions → |
inequitable | 1. not equitable or fair More Definitions → |
reptilian | 1. of or relating to the class Reptilia 2. any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms More Definitions → |
braiding | 1. trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains More Definitions → |
ritonavir | 1. a protease inhibitor (trade name Norvir) used in treating HIV More Definitions → |
gastronomic | 1. of or relating to gastronomy More Definitions → |
unease | 1. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) 2. the trait of seeming ill at ease More Definitions → |
centigrade | 1. of or relating to a temperature scale on which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees More Definitions → |
ornithological | 1. of or relating to ornithology More Definitions → |
patrician | 1. a person of refined upbringing and manners 2. a member of the aristocracy More Definitions → |
melodramatic | 1. having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama 2. characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected More Definitions → |
chicane | 1. a bridge hand that is void of trumps 2. a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file More Definitions → |
casement | 1. a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side) More Definitions → |
gamelan | 1. a traditional Indonesian ensemble typically including many tuned percussion instruments including bamboo xylophones and wooden or bronze chimes and gongs More Definitions → |
nonsteroidal | 1. not steroidal or not having the effects of steroid hormones 2. an organic compound that does no contain a steroid More Definitions → |
serially | 1. in a serial manner More Definitions → |
goad | 1. give heart or courage to 2. urge with or as if with a goad More Definitions → |
satori | 1. (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment More Definitions → |
misalignment | 1. the spatial property of things that are not properly aligned More Definitions → |
racketeering | 1. engaging in a racket More Definitions → |
sheared | 1. (used especially of fur or wool) shaped or finished by cutting or trimming to a uniform length 2. having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers More Definitions → |
blasphemous | 1. grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred 2. characterized by profanity or cursing More Definitions → |
statutorily | 1. according to statute More Definitions → |
unaided | 1. carried out without aid or assistance More Definitions → |
candidature | 1. the campaign of a candidate to be elected More Definitions → |
bladed | 1. bearing or characterized by a blade or sword; often used in combination 2. having a blade or blades; often used in combination More Definitions → |
clapped | 1. put quickly or forcibly 2. cause to strike the air in flight More Definitions → |
fatherland | 1. the country where you were born More Definitions → |
parasailing | 1. gliding in a parasail More Definitions → |
myasthenia | 1. a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions 2. any muscular weakness More Definitions → |
swanky | 1. imposingly fashionable and elegant More Definitions → |
masterfully | 1. in a skillfully masterful manner; with the skill of a master More Definitions → |
penumbra | 1. a fringe region of partial shadow around an umbra More Definitions → |
mastic | 1. an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes 2. a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler More Definitions → |
spermatozoa | 1. the male reproductive cell; the male gamete More Definitions → |
antitumor | 1. used in the treatment of cancer More Definitions → |
genitourinary | 1. of or related to the genital and urinary organs or their functions More Definitions → |
waver | 1. pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness 2. be unsure or weak More Definitions → |
caning | 1. work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches) More Definitions → |
snagged | 1. catch on a snag 2. get by acting quickly and smartly More Definitions → |
herbalist | 1. a therapist who heals by the use of herbs More Definitions → |
subrogation | 1. (law) the act of substituting of one creditor for another More Definitions → |
acquiescence | 1. acceptance without protest 2. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something More Definitions → |
disaffected | 1. discontented as toward authority More Definitions → |
forename | 1. the name that precedes the surname More Definitions → |
neoliberal | 1. a liberal who subscribes to neoliberalism 2. having or showing belief in the need for economic growth in addition to traditional liberalistic values More Definitions → |
lapidary | 1. of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them 2. an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them More Definitions → |
inundation | 1. the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land 2. an overwhelming number or amount More Definitions → |
caraway | 1. a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed 2. leaves used sparingly in soups and stews More Definitions → |
curatorial | 1. of or relating to a curator or the duties of a curator More Definitions → |
earshot | 1. the range within which a voice can be heard More Definitions → |
physiologically | 1. of or relating to physiological processes; with respect to physiology More Definitions → |
sappy | 1. abounding in sap 2. effusively or insincerely emotional More Definitions → |
transfiguration | 1. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances 2. the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify More Definitions → |
investigatory | 1. designed to find information or ascertain facts More Definitions → |
reassembly | 1. assembling again More Definitions → |
filial | 1. designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation 2. relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring More Definitions → |
carillon | 1. set of bells hung in a bell tower 2. playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower More Definitions → |
thiamin | 1. a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth More Definitions → |
tugboat | 1. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships More Definitions → |
borage | 1. hairy blue-flowered European annual herb long used in herbal medicine and eaten raw as salad greens or cooked like spinach 2. an herb whose leaves are used to flavor sauces and punches; young leaves can be eaten in salads or cooked More Definitions → |
deanery | 1. the official residence of a dean 2. the position or office of a dean More Definitions → |
natty | 1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners More Definitions → |
contralateral | 1. on or relating to the opposite side (of the body) More Definitions → |
respectability | 1. honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation More Definitions → |
overeating | 1. eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins) More Definitions → |
overbearing | 1. expecting unquestioning obedience 2. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy More Definitions → |
aspidistra | 1. evergreen perennial with large handsome basal leaves; grown primarily as a foliage houseplant More Definitions → |
adoring | 1. showing adoration 2. extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent More Definitions → |
atherosclerotic | 1. of or relating to atherosclerosis More Definitions → |
referenda | 1. a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate More Definitions → |
flatulence | 1. a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal 2. pompously embellished language More Definitions → |
airstream | 1. a relatively well-defined prevailing wind 2. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller More Definitions → |
metaphorically | 1. in a metaphorical manner More Definitions → |
cicada | 1. stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone More Definitions → |
saguaro | 1. extremely large treelike cactus of desert regions of southwestern United States having a thick columnar sparsely branched trunk bearing white flowers and edible red pulpy fruit More Definitions → |
austerity | 1. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) More Definitions → |
haloperidol | 1. tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome More Definitions → |
egotistical | 1. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance 2. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance More Definitions → |
saran | 1. any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things More Definitions → |
megaphone | 1. a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice More Definitions → |
cantaloupe | 1. a variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh 2. the fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh More Definitions → |
comatose | 1. relating to or associated with a coma 2. in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli More Definitions → |
aniline | 1. oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines More Definitions → |
stabilise | 1. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace 2. become stable or more stable More Definitions → |
grater | 1. utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese) More Definitions → |
gyration | 1. a single complete turn (axial or orbital) 2. the act of rotating in a circle or spiral More Definitions → |
caesarean | 1. relating to abdominal delivery 2. the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) More Definitions → |
anorexic | 1. a person suffering from anorexia nervosa 2. suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin More Definitions → |
diltiazem | 1. a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure More Definitions → |
oxalate | 1. a salt or ester of oxalic acid More Definitions → |
uneasiness | 1. feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable 2. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) More Definitions → |
afresh | 1. again but in a new or different way More Definitions → |
freesia | 1. any of several plants of the genus Freesia valued for their one-sided clusters of usually fragrant yellow or white or pink tubular flowers More Definitions → |
manzanita | 1. chiefly evergreen shrubs of warm dry areas of western North America 2. evergreen tree of the Pacific coast of North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning More Definitions → |
thalamus | 1. large egg-shaped structures of grey matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon More Definitions → |
situate | 1. determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey 2. put (something somewhere) firmly More Definitions → |
vaccinia | 1. a local infection induced in humans by inoculation with the virus causing cowpox in order to confer resistance to smallpox; normally lasts three weeks and leaves a pitted scar 2. a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox More Definitions → |
feria | 1. a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated 2. (in Spanish speaking regions) a local festival or fair, usually in honor of some patron saint More Definitions → |
escapade | 1. a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) 2. any carefree episode More Definitions → |
madrigal | 1. an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form 2. sing madrigals More Definitions → |
clamor | 1. make loud demands 2. utter or proclaim insistently and noisily More Definitions → |
homicidal | 1. characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being More Definitions → |
saturate | 1. cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance 2. infuse or fill completely More Definitions → |
reseda | 1. any plant of the genus Reseda More Definitions → |
unorganized | 1. not having or belonging to a structured whole 2. not affiliated in a trade union More Definitions → |
laboring | 1. doing arduous or unpleasant work More Definitions → |
anadromous | 1. migrating from the sea to fresh water to spawn More Definitions → |
centralize | 1. make central More Definitions → |
autocratic | 1. offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power 2. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty More Definitions → |
teenaged | 1. being of the age 13 through 19 More Definitions → |
titania | 1. a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability More Definitions → |
flavin | 1. a ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments like riboflavin More Definitions → |
overheat | 1. get excessively and undesirably hot 2. make excessively or undesirably hot More Definitions → |
simulcast | 1. a broadcast that is carried simultaneously by radio and television (or by FM and AM radio) More Definitions → |
counterclaim | 1. a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action 2. set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim More Definitions → |
fingernail | 1. the nail at the end of a finger More Definitions → |
unmanageable | 1. difficult to solve or alleviate 2. incapable of being controlled or managed More Definitions → |
denunciation | 1. a public act of denouncing More Definitions → |
squeal | 1. a high-pitched howl 2. utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs More Definitions → |
brae | 1. a slope or hillside More Definitions → |
roadkill | 1. the dead body of an animal that has been killed on a road by a vehicle More Definitions → |
villainous | 1. extremely wicked More Definitions → |
reexamination | 1. (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination 2. a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment More Definitions → |
traineeship | 1. financial aid that enables you to get trained for a specified job More Definitions → |
steadfastly | 1. with resolute determination More Definitions → |
abstention | 1. the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) More Definitions → |
conservationist | 1. someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution More Definitions → |
lifesaver | 1. an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents 2. a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material More Definitions → |
internalization | 1. learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself More Definitions → |
falsify | 1. make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story 2. tamper, with the purpose of deception More Definitions → |
swagger | 1. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others 2. discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate More Definitions → |
windjammer | 1. a large sailing ship More Definitions → |
emigrate | 1. leave one's country of residence for a new one More Definitions → |
arbour | 1. a framework that supports climbing plants More Definitions → |
syntactically | 1. with respect to syntax More Definitions → |
marihuana | 1. a strong-smelling plant whose dried leaves can be smoked for a pleasant effect or pain reduction 2. the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect More Definitions → |
hellcat | 1. a malicious woman with a fierce temper More Definitions → |
deadlocked | 1. at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions More Definitions → |
nonproprietary | 1. not protected by trademark or patent or copyright More Definitions → |
mandrel | 1. any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts More Definitions → |
solidification | 1. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization More Definitions → |
valine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins; important for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults More Definitions → |
actinic | 1. relating to or exhibiting actinism More Definitions → |
promethazine | 1. antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness More Definitions → |
rabbinical | 1. of or relating to rabbis or their teachings More Definitions → |
offload | 1. transfer to a peripheral device, of computer data 2. remove the load from (a container or vehicle) More Definitions → |
frankincense | 1. an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation More Definitions → |
cloakroom | 1. a private lounge off of a legislative chamber 2. a room where coats and other articles can be left temporarily More Definitions → |
telltale | 1. someone who gossips indiscreetly 2. disclosing unintentionally something concealed More Definitions → |
foxtail | 1. grasses of the genera Alopecurus and Setaria having dense silky or bristly brushlike flowering spikes More Definitions → |
beachwear | 1. clothing to be worn at a beach More Definitions → |
madcap | 1. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person 2. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation More Definitions → |
colonisation | 1. the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies More Definitions → |
impersonator | 1. someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another More Definitions → |
unworkable | 1. not capable of being carried out or put into practice More Definitions → |
crabby | 1. annoyed and irritable More Definitions → |
voracious | 1. excessively greedy and grasping 2. devouring or craving food in great quantities More Definitions → |
cliffhanger | 1. a contest whose outcome is uncertain up to the very end 2. an episode that ends in suspense More Definitions → |
burlap | 1. coarse jute fabric More Definitions → |
phagocytosis | 1. process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection More Definitions → |
bookplate | 1. a label identifying the owner of a book in which it is pasted More Definitions → |
sequelae | 1. any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment More Definitions → |
aqualung | 1. a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus More Definitions → |
skinhead | 1. a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent 2. a person whose head is bald or shaved More Definitions → |
signification | 1. the message that is intended or expressed or signified More Definitions → |
hematoma | 1. a localized swelling filled with blood More Definitions → |
balmy | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular 2. mild and pleasant More Definitions → |
podiatrist | 1. a specialist in care for the feet More Definitions → |
ravenous | 1. extremely hungry 2. devouring or craving food in great quantities More Definitions → |
contravene | 1. go against, as of rules and laws 2. deny the truth of More Definitions → |
overplay | 1. exaggerate one's acting More Definitions → |
camphor | 1. a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment More Definitions → |
savagery | 1. the property of being untamed and ferocious 2. the trait of extreme cruelty More Definitions → |
prokaryotic | 1. having cells that lack membrane-bound nuclei More Definitions → |
farthing | 1. a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny More Definitions → |
naturism | 1. going without clothes as a social practice More Definitions → |
collegian | 1. a student (or former student) at a college or university More Definitions → |
tearful | 1. showing sorrow 2. filled with or marked by tears More Definitions → |
unmistakably | 1. without possibility of mistake 2. in a signal manner More Definitions → |
purpura | 1. any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding More Definitions → |
ruminant | 1. related to or characteristic of animals of the suborder Ruminantia or any other animal that chews a cud 2. any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments More Definitions → |
dyspnea | 1. difficult or labored respiration More Definitions → |
rickshaw | 1. a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger; pulled by one person More Definitions → |
formalization | 1. the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions) More Definitions → |
interpolate | 1. estimate the value of something based on known values 2. insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby More Definitions → |
naphthalene | 1. a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs More Definitions → |
fabulously | 1. exceedingly; extremely More Definitions → |
vasopressin | 1. hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules More Definitions → |
claymore | 1. a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders 2. an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy More Definitions → |
hyphenation | 1. division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page 2. connecting syllables and words by hyphens More Definitions → |
toleration | 1. a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations 2. official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion) More Definitions → |
minutiae | 1. a small or minor detail 2. (biometrics, forensics) Any of the major features of a fingerprint that allow prints to be compared. More Definitions → |
calcification | 1. a process that impregnates something with calcium (or calcium salts) 2. tissue hardened by deposition of lime salts More Definitions → |
caseworker | 1. someone employed to provide social services (especially to the disadvantaged) More Definitions → |
spectrograph | 1. a spectroscope by which spectra can be photographed 2. a photographic record of a spectrum More Definitions → |
nonpayment | 1. act of failing to meet a financial obligation 2. loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid More Definitions → |
coachman | 1. a man who drives a coach (or carriage) More Definitions → |
daybook | 1. a ledger in which transactions have been recorded as they occurred 2. an accounting journal as a physical object More Definitions → |
inexhaustible | 1. incapable of being entirely consumed or used up 2. that cannot be entirely consumed or used up More Definitions → |
canny | 1. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others More Definitions → |
pianoforte | 1. a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds More Definitions → |
reuptake | 1. a process of using up or consuming again More Definitions → |
urbanisation | 1. the condition of being urbanized 2. the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban More Definitions → |
mastodon | 1. extinct elephant-like mammal that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differ from mammoths in the form of the molar teeth More Definitions → |
wallaby | 1. any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly colored More Definitions → |
thimerosal | 1. a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic More Definitions → |
firmament | 1. the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected More Definitions → |
ribonuclease | 1. a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid More Definitions → |
cerulean | 1. a light shade of blue 2. of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky More Definitions → |
interrelationship | 1. mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness More Definitions → |
aimlessly | 1. without aim; in an aimless manner More Definitions → |
ligature | 1. (music) a group of notes connected by a slur 2. character consisting of two or more letters combined into one More Definitions → |
sagittal | 1. located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture More Definitions → |
dazzled | 1. having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light 2. stupefied or dizzied by something overpowering More Definitions → |
faulting | 1. (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other More Definitions → |
ascetic | 1. pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline 2. someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline More Definitions → |
bearable | 1. capable of being borne though unpleasant More Definitions → |
patella | 1. a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint More Definitions → |
nonhuman | 1. not human; not belonging to or produced by or appropriate to human beings More Definitions → |
relegation | 1. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions 2. the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category More Definitions → |
enalapril | 1. an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks More Definitions → |
placket | 1. a piece of cloth sewn under an opening More Definitions → |
demonstrative | 1. a pronoun that points out an intended referent 2. serving to demonstrate More Definitions → |
arthropod | 1. invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body with an exoskeleton made of chitin More Definitions → |
levodopa | 1. the levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease More Definitions → |
discordant | 1. not in agreement or harmony 2. lacking in harmony More Definitions → |
mortician | 1. one whose business is the management of funerals More Definitions → |
malady | 1. any unwholesome or desperate condition 2. impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism More Definitions → |
antimatter | 1. matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those making up normal substances More Definitions → |
electromagnetism | 1. magnetism produced by an electric current 2. the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena More Definitions → |
brahmin | 1. a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family) 2. a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas More Definitions → |
pedophilia | 1. a sexual attraction to children More Definitions → |
illegality | 1. unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute More Definitions → |
beanstalk | 1. stem of a bean plant More Definitions → |
radially | 1. in a radial manner More Definitions → |
radioimmunoassay | 1. immunoassay of a substance that has been radioactively labeled More Definitions → |
stigmata | 1. marks resembling the wounds on the crucified body of Christ 2. the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil More Definitions → |
cadastral | 1. of or relating to the records of a cadastre More Definitions → |
complementation | 1. the grammatical relation of a word or phrase to a predicate 2. (linguistics) a distribution of related speech sounds or forms in such a way that they only appear in different contexts More Definitions → |
saintly | 1. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint More Definitions → |
aught | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential More Definitions → |
coronavirus | 1. a viral disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that caused a global pandemic in 2020 More Definitions → |
gangland | 1. underworld organizations More Definitions → |
nonfat | 1. without fat or fat solids More Definitions → |
telepathic | 1. communicating without apparent physical signals More Definitions → |
melange | 1. a motley assortment of things More Definitions → |
croissant | 1. very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll More Definitions → |
hoopla | 1. blatant or sensational promotion More Definitions → |
trilateral | 1. involving three parties 2. having three sides More Definitions → |
quarterfinal | 1. one of the four competitions in an elimination tournament whose winners go on to play in the semifinals More Definitions → |
obstetrical | 1. of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics More Definitions → |
ulceration | 1. a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue 2. the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated More Definitions → |
aftertaste | 1. an afterimage of a taste More Definitions → |
infarct | 1. localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply More Definitions → |
corroborate | 1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts 2. give evidence for More Definitions → |
waker | 1. someone who rouses others from sleep 2. a person who awakes More Definitions → |
psychosomatic | 1. used of illness or symptoms resulting from neurosis More Definitions → |
frictional | 1. pertaining to or worked or produced by friction More Definitions → |
philately | 1. the collection and study of postage stamps More Definitions → |
prefectural | 1. of or relating to a prefecture More Definitions → |
loathsome | 1. causing or able to cause nausea 2. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
althea | 1. any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea More Definitions → |
sacking | 1. coarse fabric used for bags or sacks 2. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) More Definitions → |
sauerkraut | 1. shredded cabbage fermented in brine More Definitions → |
clapper | 1. someone who applauds 2. a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity More Definitions → |
beautician | 1. someone who works in a beauty parlor More Definitions → |
underpaid | 1. pay too little More Definitions → |
stealthy | 1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed More Definitions → |
gentamicin | 1. an antibiotic (trade name Garamycin) that is derived from an actinomycete; used in treating infections of the urinary tract More Definitions → |
flaunt | 1. display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously 2. the act of displaying something ostentatiously More Definitions → |
doubleheader | 1. two games instead of one (especially in baseball when the same two teams play two games on the same day) More Definitions → |
mistaking | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on More Definitions → |
hooligan | 1. a cruel and brutal fellow More Definitions → |
dyspepsia | 1. a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea More Definitions → |
sonography | 1. using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs More Definitions → |
annihilate | 1. kill in large numbers More Definitions → |
callus | 1. an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot) 2. bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone More Definitions → |
apologist | 1. a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution More Definitions → |
tartrate | 1. a salt or ester of tartaric acid More Definitions → |
candidly | 1. (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that More Definitions → |
honorably | 1. in an honorable manner 2. with honor More Definitions → |
attentional | 1. of or relating to attention More Definitions → |
fossa | 1. a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) 2. largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civets More Definitions → |
neutropenia | 1. leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte) More Definitions → |
degeneracy | 1. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities 2. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles More Definitions → |
neanderthal | 1. ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance More Definitions → |
consummated | 1. brought to completion More Definitions → |
cyanobacteria | 1. predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton More Definitions → |
geostationary | 1. of or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth More Definitions → |
fertilisation | 1. creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant 2. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure More Definitions → |
insurable | 1. capable of being insured or eligible to be insured More Definitions → |
obstinate | 1. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing 2. resistant to guidance or discipline More Definitions → |
earthwork | 1. an earthen rampart More Definitions → |
artesian | 1. (of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure More Definitions → |
retinoblastoma | 1. malignant ocular tumor of retinal cells; usually occurs before the third year of life; composed of primitive small round retinal cells More Definitions → |
alphabetized | 1. having been put in alphabetical order More Definitions → |
retrace | 1. to go back over again 2. reassemble mentally More Definitions → |
glasshouse | 1. a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions More Definitions → |
medallist | 1. someone who has won a medal 2. (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament More Definitions → |
gregarious | 1. (of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species 2. (of plants) growing in groups that are close together More Definitions → |
torrential | 1. relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent 2. resembling a torrent in force and abundance More Definitions → |
bombard | 1. cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile 2. throw bombs at or attack with bombs More Definitions → |
quash | 1. put down by force or intimidation 2. declare invalid More Definitions → |
adjudicate | 1. put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of 2. bring to an end; settle conclusively More Definitions → |
inconsiderate | 1. without proper consideration or reflection 2. lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others More Definitions → |
mousetrap | 1. a trap for catching mice 2. (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated More Definitions → |
warlike | 1. disposed to warfare or hard-line policies 2. suggesting war or military life More Definitions → |
wheatgrass | 1. a grass of the genus Agropyron More Definitions → |
supplication | 1. a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service 2. a humble request for help from someone in authority More Definitions → |
begonia | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes More Definitions → |
screamer | 1. someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice 2. a sensational newspaper headline More Definitions → |
rifampin | 1. an antibacterial drug (trade names Rifadin and Rimactane) used to treat tuberculosis More Definitions → |
barbarous | 1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering 2. primitive in customs and culture More Definitions → |
unpredictability | 1. the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses 2. the trait of being unpredictably irresolute More Definitions → |
scrapie | 1. a fatal disease of sheep characterized by chronic itching and loss of muscular control and progressive degeneration of the central nervous system More Definitions → |
malamute | 1. breed of sled dog developed in Alaska More Definitions → |
ironclad | 1. sheathed in iron plates for protection 2. inflexibly entrenched and unchangeable More Definitions → |
exclaim | 1. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy 2. state or announce More Definitions → |
rehash | 1. present or use over, with no or few changes 2. go back over More Definitions → |
enlace | 1. spin, wind, or twist together More Definitions → |
septa | 1. (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities 2. a partition or wall especially in an ovary More Definitions → |
brainwave | 1. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph 2. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation More Definitions → |
clavier | 1. a bank of keys on a musical instrument 2. a stringed instrument that has a keyboard More Definitions → |
formulaic | 1. characterized by or in accordance with some formula More Definitions → |
earthworm | 1. terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers More Definitions → |
antiserum | 1. blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease More Definitions → |
answerable | 1. capable of being answered 2. morally or legally responsible to a higher authority More Definitions → |
triplicate | 1. reproduce threefold 2. one of three copies; any of three things that correspond to one another exactly More Definitions → |
pectoral | 1. of or relating to the chest or thorax 2. either of two large muscles of the chest More Definitions → |
cataclysmic | 1. severely destructive More Definitions → |
allay | 1. lessen the intensity of or calm 2. satisfy (thirst) More Definitions → |
parachuting | 1. descent with a parachute More Definitions → |
octavo | 1. the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves More Definitions → |
orangutan | 1. large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits More Definitions → |
maddening | 1. extremely annoying or displeasing More Definitions → |
falconry | 1. the art of training falcons to hunt and return More Definitions → |
backboard | 1. a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball 2. a board used to support the back of someone or something More Definitions → |
ischaemic | 1. relating to or affected by ischemia More Definitions → |
credenza | 1. a kind of sideboard or buffet More Definitions → |
annulus | 1. a toroidal shape 2. (Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar More Definitions → |
conspirator | 1. a member of a conspiracy More Definitions → |
gallantry | 1. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) 2. courtesy towards women More Definitions → |
alga | 1. primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves More Definitions → |
acrobatics | 1. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat 2. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft More Definitions → |
arguable | 1. capable of being supported by argument 2. open to argument or debate More Definitions → |
eclampsia | 1. a toxic condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy More Definitions → |
sailfish | 1. a saltwater fish with lean flesh 2. large pelagic game fish having an elongated upper jaw and long dorsal fin that resembles a sail More Definitions → |
depolarization | 1. a loss of polarity or polarization More Definitions → |
avowed | 1. openly declared as such More Definitions → |
brazier | 1. large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times More Definitions → |
internationalist | 1. an advocate of internationalism 2. a member of a socialist or communist international More Definitions → |
prostatectomy | 1. surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland More Definitions → |
maliciously | 1. with malice; in a malicious manner More Definitions → |
showmanship | 1. the ability to present something (especially theatrical shows) in an attractive manner More Definitions → |
cardioid | 1. an epicycloid in which the rolling circle equals the fixed circle More Definitions → |
slipstream | 1. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller More Definitions → |
officiate | 1. act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding 2. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function More Definitions → |
biannual | 1. occurring or payable twice each year More Definitions → |
congeniality | 1. compatibility between persons 2. a congenial disposition More Definitions → |
vasculitis | 1. inflammation of a blood vessel More Definitions → |
substantiation | 1. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct 2. the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something More Definitions → |
capitation | 1. a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person More Definitions → |
weatherman | 1. predicts the weather More Definitions → |
reevaluate | 1. revise or renew one's assessment More Definitions → |
antebellum | 1. belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War More Definitions → |
argonaut | 1. someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure More Definitions → |
wavering | 1. indecision in speech or action 2. the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes More Definitions → |
barbarism | 1. a brutal barbarous savage act More Definitions → |
staphylococcal | 1. of or relating to the staphylococcus bacteria More Definitions → |
razorback | 1. a mongrel hog with a thin body and long legs and a ridged back; a wild or semi-wild descendant of improved breeds; found chiefly in the southeastern United States 2. any of several baleen whales of the family Balaenopteridae having longitudinal grooves on the throat and a small pointed dorsal fin More Definitions → |
blanch | 1. turn pale, as if in fear 2. cook (vegetables) briefly More Definitions → |
inscrutable | 1. of an obscure nature More Definitions → |
protectorate | 1. a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty More Definitions → |
materialist | 1. someone with great regard for material possessions 2. someone who thinks that nothing exists but physical matter More Definitions → |
landlady | 1. a landlord who is a woman More Definitions → |
potentiation | 1. (medicine) the synergistic effect of two drugs given simultaneously More Definitions → |
vertebra | 1. one of the bony segments of the spinal column More Definitions → |
dartboard | 1. a circular board of wood or cork used as the target in the game of darts More Definitions → |
blameless | 1. free of guilt; not subject to blame More Definitions → |
democratisation | 1. the action of making something democratic More Definitions → |
newsagent | 1. someone who sells newspapers More Definitions → |
polenta | 1. a thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in stock or water More Definitions → |
absurdly | 1. in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree More Definitions → |
probative | 1. tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation More Definitions → |
corporeal | 1. affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit 2. having material or physical form or substance More Definitions → |
passivity | 1. the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative 2. submission to others or to outside influences More Definitions → |
partiality | 1. a predisposition to like something 2. an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives More Definitions → |
anonym | 1. a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role More Definitions → |
emanate | 1. proceed or issue forth, as from a source 2. give out (breath or an odor) More Definitions → |
rummage | 1. a jumble of things to be given away 2. a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion) More Definitions → |
headstrong | 1. habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition More Definitions → |
scantily | 1. in a skimpy manner More Definitions → |
animus | 1. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility More Definitions → |
starches | 1. foodstuff rich in natural starch (especially potatoes, rice, bread) More Definitions → |
levitation | 1. the phenomenon of a person or thing rising into the air by apparently supernatural means 2. movement upward in virtue of lightness More Definitions → |
haemoglobin | 1. a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues More Definitions → |
foram | 1. marine microorganism having a calcareous shell with openings where pseudopods protrude More Definitions → |
jackrabbit | 1. go forward or start with a fast, sudden movement 2. large hare of western North America More Definitions → |
vitals | 1. a bodily organ that is essential for life More Definitions → |
glasnost | 1. a policy of the Soviet government allowing freer discussion of social problems More Definitions → |
lamenting | 1. vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression More Definitions → |
tater | 1. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland More Definitions → |
khakis | 1. a military uniform made of khaki fabric More Definitions → |
methylphenidate | 1. central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children More Definitions → |
electrocardiography | 1. diagnostic procedure consisting of recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram) More Definitions → |
rifleman | 1. someone skilled in the use of a rifle 2. a soldier whose weapon is a rifle More Definitions → |
scanty | 1. lacking in magnitude or quantity 2. (of clothing) revealing the body More Definitions → |
marmite | 1. soup cooked in a large pot 2. a large pot especially one with legs used e.g. for cooking soup More Definitions → |
undaunted | 1. unshaken in purpose 2. resolutely courageous More Definitions → |
faltering | 1. the act of pausing uncertainly 2. unsteady in speech or action More Definitions → |
obstetrician | 1. a physician specializing in obstetrics More Definitions → |
gabapentin | 1. an anticonvulsant (trade name Neurontin) used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles More Definitions → |
neonate | 1. a baby from birth to four weeks More Definitions → |
rainmaker | 1. executive who is very successful in bringing in business to his company or firm 2. American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain More Definitions → |
mortification | 1. strong feelings of embarrassment 2. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
monogamy | 1. the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time More Definitions → |
aquaria | 1. a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals More Definitions → |
fattening | 1. subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter More Definitions → |
cupola | 1. a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting 2. a roof in the form of a dome More Definitions → |
uncontrollably | 1. in an uncontrolled manner More Definitions → |
flan | 1. open pastry filled with fruit or custard More Definitions → |
arbitrate | 1. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences More Definitions → |
redheaded | 1. having red hair and usually fair skin More Definitions → |
pontifical | 1. proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles 2. denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops More Definitions → |
tetrachloride | 1. any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule More Definitions → |
shuffleboard | 1. a game in which players use long sticks to shove wooden disks onto the scoring area marked on a smooth surface More Definitions → |
craziest | 1. affected with madness or insanity 2. foolish; totally unsound More Definitions → |
swale | 1. a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges) More Definitions → |
reevaluation | 1. the evaluation of something a second time (or more) More Definitions → |
overheated | 1. heated beyond a safe or desirable point More Definitions → |
demobilization | 1. act of changing from a war basis to a peace basis including disbanding or discharging troops More Definitions → |
goldenseal | 1. perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves More Definitions → |
backless | 1. lacking a back More Definitions → |
oligarchy | 1. a political system governed by a few people More Definitions → |
inguinal | 1. of or relating to or near the groin More Definitions → |
psychical | 1. affecting or influenced by the human mind 2. outside the sphere of physical science More Definitions → |
doormat | 1. a person who is physically weak and ineffectual 2. a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering More Definitions → |
ryegrass | 1. any of several annual or perennial Eurasian grasses More Definitions → |
mouthwash | 1. a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth More Definitions → |
liquefaction | 1. the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid More Definitions → |
timpani | 1. a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it More Definitions → |
fanned | 1. strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher) 2. make (an emotion) fiercer More Definitions → |
wagging | 1. move from side to side More Definitions → |
germinate | 1. produce buds, branches, or germinate 2. work out More Definitions → |
volcanism | 1. the phenomena associated with volcanic activity More Definitions → |
farrier | 1. a person who shoes horses More Definitions → |
earnestness | 1. an earnest and sincere feeling 2. the trait of being serious More Definitions → |
monolingual | 1. a person who knows only one language 2. using or knowing only one language More Definitions → |
allocable | 1. capable of being distributed More Definitions → |
steerage | 1. the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship 2. the act of steering a ship More Definitions → |
pacesetter | 1. a leading instance in its field 2. a horse used to set the pace in racing More Definitions → |
novae | 1. a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process More Definitions → |
denatured | 1. changed in nature or natural quality More Definitions → |
disrepair | 1. in need of repairs; in need of repair More Definitions → |
filamentous | 1. thin in diameter; resembling a thread More Definitions → |
granary | 1. a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed More Definitions → |
microsomal | 1. of or relating to microsomes More Definitions → |
expandability | 1. A physical property of gases, denoting that they expand to fill their containers. More Definitions → |
melanin | 1. insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers More Definitions → |
irreconcilable | 1. impossible to reconcile More Definitions → |
authentically | 1. genuinely; with authority More Definitions → |
schnapps | 1. any of various strong liquors especially a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes More Definitions → |
gargantuan | 1. of great mass; huge and bulky More Definitions → |
essayist | 1. a writer of literary works More Definitions → |
wallop | 1. a forceful consequence; a strong effect 2. a severe blow More Definitions → |
supranational | 1. transcending established national boundaries or spheres of interest More Definitions → |
epicurean | 1. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) 2. devoted to pleasure More Definitions → |
leaver | 1. someone who leaves More Definitions → |
marginalization | 1. the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society) More Definitions → |
mujahideen | 1. a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad More Definitions → |
subprogram | 1. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program More Definitions → |
headpiece | 1. the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head 2. a protective helmet for the head More Definitions → |
unwashed | 1. of or associated with the great masses of people 2. not cleaned with or as if with soap and water More Definitions → |
oaf | 1. an awkward stupid person More Definitions → |
interscholastic | 1. used of competition or cooperation between secondary schools More Definitions → |
oratorio | 1. a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text More Definitions → |
befall | 1. become of; happen to 2. happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance More Definitions → |
wearily | 1. in a weary manner More Definitions → |
enchanter | 1. a sorcerer or magician More Definitions → |
glazier | 1. someone who cuts flat glass to size More Definitions → |
permeation | 1. the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance 2. mutual penetration; diffusion of each through the other More Definitions → |
playpen | 1. a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play More Definitions → |
anchovy | 1. tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces 2. small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide More Definitions → |
heaviness | 1. the property of being comparatively great in weight 2. persisting sadness More Definitions → |
knapsack | 1. a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder More Definitions → |
mallee | 1. any of several low-growing Australian eucalypts More Definitions → |
brachial | 1. of or relating to an arm More Definitions → |
prototypical | 1. representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned More Definitions → |
staccato | 1. (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply 2. separating the notes; in music More Definitions → |
isoniazid | 1. antibacterial drug (trade name Nydrazid) used to treat tuberculosis More Definitions → |
polyhedral | 1. of or relating to or resembling a polyhedron More Definitions → |
waistline | 1. the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips More Definitions → |
mutational | 1. of or relating to or resulting from mutation More Definitions → |
impermeable | 1. preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through More Definitions → |
cacophony | 1. a loud harsh or strident noise 2. loud confusing disagreeable sounds More Definitions → |
backscatter | 1. scatter (radiation) by the atoms of the medium through which it passes More Definitions → |
gravitate | 1. move toward 2. be attracted to More Definitions → |
wrangling | 1. an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) More Definitions → |
confiscate | 1. take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority 2. surrendered as a penalty More Definitions → |
vaccinate | 1. perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation More Definitions → |
hashish | 1. purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen More Definitions → |
meagre | 1. deficient in amount or quality or extent More Definitions → |
fantastical | 1. existing in fancy only 2. ludicrously odd More Definitions → |
lineal | 1. arranged in a line 2. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child More Definitions → |
gainful | 1. yielding a fair profit More Definitions → |
benzoate | 1. any salt or ester of benzoic acid More Definitions → |
grenadier | 1. an infantryman equipped with grenades 2. deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail More Definitions → |
anachronism | 1. something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred 2. an artifact that belongs to another time More Definitions → |
methodically | 1. in a methodical manner More Definitions → |
sustainment | 1. the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence More Definitions → |
snowboarder | 1. someone who slides down snow-covered slopes while standing on a snowboard More Definitions → |
monogamous | 1. (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate More Definitions → |
counterbalance | 1. adjust for 2. contrast with equal weight or force More Definitions → |
razed | 1. torn down and broken up More Definitions → |
chlorination | 1. the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds 2. disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound More Definitions → |
initialise | 1. assign an initial value to a computer program 2. divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data More Definitions → |
manus | 1. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb More Definitions → |
concertina | 1. collapse like a concertina 2. coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle More Definitions → |
desiccant | 1. a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) More Definitions → |
stewardess | 1. a woman steward on an airplane More Definitions → |
daydreaming | 1. absentminded dreaming while awake More Definitions → |
chancel | 1. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing More Definitions → |
bloodbath | 1. indiscriminate slaughter More Definitions → |
lamprey | 1. primitive eellike freshwater or anadromous cyclostome having round sucking mouth with a rasping tongue More Definitions → |
inexorably | 1. in an inexorable manner More Definitions → |
washout | 1. the channel or break produced by erosion of relatively soft soil by water 2. the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway) More Definitions → |
domestication | 1. adaptation to intimate association with human beings 2. the attribute of having been domesticated More Definitions → |
appendage | 1. an external body part that projects from the body 2. a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant More Definitions → |
crustacean | 1. of or belonging to the class Crustacea 2. any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton More Definitions → |
geographer | 1. an expert on geography More Definitions → |
volant | 1. with wings extended in a flying position More Definitions → |
airwave | 1. medium for radio and television broadcasting More Definitions → |
tapper | 1. a tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks 2. a person who strikes a surface lightly and usually repeatedly More Definitions → |
naphtha | 1. any of various volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures; used chiefly as solvents More Definitions → |
clairvoyance | 1. apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses More Definitions → |
orthographic | 1. of or relating to or expressed in orthography More Definitions → |
saki | 1. Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot 2. small arboreal monkey of tropical South America with long hair and bushy nonprehensile tail More Definitions → |
oversea | 1. being or passing over or across the sea 2. beyond or across the sea More Definitions → |
heartbroken | 1. full of sorrow More Definitions → |
lameness | 1. disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet 2. an imperfection or defectiveness More Definitions → |
offal | 1. viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans More Definitions → |
nastiest | 1. offensive or even (of persons) malicious 2. exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent More Definitions → |
bannock | 1. a flat bread made of oat or barley flour; common in New England and Scotland More Definitions → |
staid | 1. characterized by dignity and propriety More Definitions → |
natriuretic | 1. of or relating to natriuresis More Definitions → |
hysterically | 1. in a hysterical manner More Definitions → |
shortbread | 1. very rich thick butter cookie More Definitions → |
incantation | 1. a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect More Definitions → |
galvanic | 1. pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action 2. affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling More Definitions → |
parlance | 1. a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language More Definitions → |
lethargic | 1. deficient in alertness or activity More Definitions → |
drunkard | 1. a chronic drinker More Definitions → |
catalyze | 1. change by catalysis or cause to catalyze More Definitions → |
nosocomial | 1. taking place or originating in a hospital More Definitions → |
startle | 1. to stimulate to action 2. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm More Definitions → |
exterminate | 1. kill en masse; kill on a large scale; kill many 2. destroy completely, as if down to the roots More Definitions → |
exalt | 1. praise, glorify, or honor 2. fill with sublime emotion More Definitions → |
paratrooper | 1. a soldier in the paratroops More Definitions → |
chalcedony | 1. a milky or greyish translucent to transparent quartz More Definitions → |
erasable | 1. capable of being effaced More Definitions → |
traditionalist | 1. one who adheres to traditional views 2. stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded More Definitions → |
juxtaposed | 1. placed side by side often for comparison More Definitions → |
cruciate | 1. shaped like a cross More Definitions → |
smallholder | 1. a person owning or renting a smallholding More Definitions → |
gravelly | 1. abounding in small stones 2. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound More Definitions → |
bearcat | 1. arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair More Definitions → |
toxoplasmosis | 1. infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus More Definitions → |
soapstone | 1. a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments More Definitions → |
psychopath | 1. someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath') More Definitions → |
liana | 1. a woody climbing usually tropical plant More Definitions → |
outdraw | 1. draw a gun faster, or best someone in a gunfight More Definitions → |
urbane | 1. showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience More Definitions → |
sardine | 1. small fatty fish usually canned 2. any of various small edible herring or related food fishes frequently canned More Definitions → |
nebuchadnezzar | 1. a very large wine bottle holding the equivalent of 20 normal bottles of wine; used especially for display More Definitions → |
gratuitously | 1. in an uncalled-for manner More Definitions → |
sagamore | 1. a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief) More Definitions → |
aimless | 1. aimlessly drifting 2. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another More Definitions → |
parfait | 1. layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream More Definitions → |
oaten | 1. of or related to or derived from oats More Definitions → |
accede | 1. yield to another's wish or opinion 2. take on duties or office More Definitions → |
measly | 1. contemptibly small in amount More Definitions → |
catharsis | 1. (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions 2. purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels More Definitions → |
overshadow | 1. be greater in significance than 2. make appear small by comparison More Definitions → |
assignor | 1. (law) the party who makes an assignment More Definitions → |
sangria | 1. sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water More Definitions → |
statuette | 1. a small carved or molded figure More Definitions → |
narcissist | 1. someone in love with themselves More Definitions → |
blackbody | 1. a hypothetical object capable of absorbing all the electromagnetic radiation falling on it More Definitions → |
sextant | 1. a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees 2. a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant More Definitions → |
swampy | 1. (of soil) soft and watery More Definitions → |
mealtime | 1. the hour at which a meal is habitually or customarily eaten More Definitions → |
irrelevance | 1. the lack of a relation of something to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
guano | 1. the excrement of sea birds; used as fertilizer More Definitions → |
grandad | 1. the father of your father or mother More Definitions → |
everyplace | 1. to or in any or all places; pronoun, location; quantifier: universal More Definitions → |
toothache | 1. an ache localized in or around a tooth More Definitions → |
misstatement | 1. a statement that contains a mistake More Definitions → |
papilloma | 1. a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass More Definitions → |
presage | 1. a foreboding about what is about to happen 2. a sign of something about to happen More Definitions → |
unadulterated | 1. not mixed with impurities 2. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers More Definitions → |
reciprocate | 1. act, feel, or give mutually or in return 2. alternate the direction of motion of More Definitions → |
exploitative | 1. tending to exploit or make use of More Definitions → |
urticaria | 1. an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs More Definitions → |
neonatology | 1. that branch of pediatric medicine concerned with the newborn; the diagnosis and treatment of neonates More Definitions → |
unacceptably | 1. to an unacceptable degree More Definitions → |
holography | 1. the branch of optics that deals with the use of coherent light from a laser in order to make a hologram that can then be used to create a three-dimensional image More Definitions → |
salmonid | 1. soft-finned fishes of cold and temperate waters More Definitions → |
afforestation | 1. the conversion of bare or cultivated land into forest (originally for the purpose of hunting) More Definitions → |
maypole | 1. a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day More Definitions → |
begat | 1. make (offspring) by reproduction More Definitions → |
maneuverability | 1. the quality of being maneuverable More Definitions → |
stably | 1. in a stable solid fixed manner 2. in a stable unchanging manner More Definitions → |
suffocating | 1. causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat More Definitions → |
brawn | 1. possessing muscular strength More Definitions → |
praetorian | 1. of or relating to a Roman praetor More Definitions → |
annuitant | 1. the recipient of an annuity More Definitions → |
matchless | 1. eminent beyond or above comparison More Definitions → |
aether | 1. a medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves More Definitions → |
cholinesterase | 1. an enzyme that hydrolyses acetylcholine (into choline and acetic acid) More Definitions → |
captopril | 1. a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure More Definitions → |
boatman | 1. someone who drives or rides in a boat More Definitions → |
metastable | 1. (of physical systems) continuing in its present state of equilibrium unless sufficiently disturbed to pass to a more stable state of equilibrium More Definitions → |
orthography | 1. a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols More Definitions → |
exterminator | 1. someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects) More Definitions → |
misbehavior | 1. improper or wicked or immoral behavior More Definitions → |
acrylate | 1. a salt or ester of propenoic acid More Definitions → |
vaulting | 1. (architecture) a vaulted structure 2. a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down More Definitions → |
instrumentalist | 1. someone who plays a music as a profession More Definitions → |
vibraphone | 1. a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound More Definitions → |
hamming | 1. poor acting by a ham actor 2. exaggerate one's acting More Definitions → |
viscoelastic | 1. having viscous as well as elastic properties More Definitions → |
desensitization | 1. the process of reducing sensitivity More Definitions → |
enamored | 1. marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness More Definitions → |
downplay | 1. represent as less significant or important 2. understate the importance or quality of More Definitions → |
asbestosis | 1. lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles More Definitions → |
lenticular | 1. convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil More Definitions → |
passim | 1. used to refer to cited works More Definitions → |
scintilla | 1. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount 2. a sparkling glittering particle More Definitions → |
jovial | 1. full of or showing high-spirited merriment More Definitions → |
bagger | 1. a workman employed to pack things into containers 2. a machine for putting objects or substances into bags More Definitions → |
majolica | 1. highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide More Definitions → |
cumulatively | 1. in a cumulative manner More Definitions → |
accursed | 1. under a curse More Definitions → |
blaring | 1. a loud harsh or strident noise 2. unpleasantly loud and penetrating More Definitions → |
irrefutable | 1. impossible to deny or disprove More Definitions → |
exaltation | 1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion 2. the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence More Definitions → |
handiwork | 1. a work produced by hand labor More Definitions → |
aliyah | 1. (Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah 2. (Judaism) immigration of Jews to Israel More Definitions → |
oration | 1. an instance of oratory More Definitions → |
destabilize | 1. become unstable 2. make unstable More Definitions → |
internationalism | 1. the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences 2. quality of being international in scope More Definitions → |
wampum | 1. informal terms for money 2. small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency More Definitions → |
longitudinally | 1. across time 2. in the direction of the length More Definitions → |
canard | 1. a deliberately misleading fabrication More Definitions → |
intelligentsia | 1. an educated and intellectual elite More Definitions → |
combative | 1. inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits 2. striving to overcome in argument More Definitions → |
mandamus | 1. an extraordinary writ commanding an official to perform a ministerial act that the law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a matter for the official's discretion; used only when all other judicial remedies fail More Definitions → |
briarwood | 1. wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes More Definitions → |
unhappily | 1. in an unpleasant way 2. in an unfortunate way More Definitions → |
detonate | 1. cause to burst with a violent release of energy 2. burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction More Definitions → |
leishmaniasis | 1. sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies More Definitions → |
pavan | 1. music composed for dancing the pavane 2. a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries More Definitions → |
gramps | 1. the father of your father or mother More Definitions → |
ceaseless | 1. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing More Definitions → |
emblematic | 1. serving as a visible symbol for something abstract 2. being or serving as an illustration of a type More Definitions → |
challis | 1. a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed) More Definitions → |
disengage | 1. release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles 2. free or remove obstruction from More Definitions → |
transposon | 1. a segment of DNA that can become integrated at many different sites along a chromosome (especially a segment of bacterial DNA that can be translocated as a whole) More Definitions → |
aliquot | 1. an integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity 2. signifying an exact divisor or factor of a quantity More Definitions → |
digitalis | 1. a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove 2. any of several plants of the genus Digitalis More Definitions → |
counterattack | 1. an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. 2. (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board More Definitions → |
electrocardiogram | 1. a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph More Definitions → |
azimuthal | 1. of or relating to or in azimuth More Definitions → |
judicially | 1. as ordered by a court 2. in a judicial manner More Definitions → |
smattering | 1. a small number or amount 2. a slight or superficial understanding of a subject More Definitions → |
backache | 1. an ache localized in the back More Definitions → |
stealthily | 1. in a stealthy manner More Definitions → |
madrona | 1. evergreen tree of the Pacific coast of North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning More Definitions → |
bani | 1. a decree that prohibits something 2. 100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova More Definitions → |
clang | 1. make a loud noise 2. a loud resonant repeating noise More Definitions → |
adaption | 1. the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) More Definitions → |
bandsaw | 1. an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels More Definitions → |
toenail | 1. drive obliquely 2. the nail at the end of a toe More Definitions → |
domiciliary | 1. of or relating to or provided in a domicile More Definitions → |
selectman | 1. a male elected member of a board of officials who run New England towns More Definitions → |
parched | 1. dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight 2. toasted or roasted slightly More Definitions → |
peaceable | 1. inclined or disposed to peace 2. disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature More Definitions → |
infuriated | 1. marked by extreme anger More Definitions → |
asexual | 1. not having or involving sex More Definitions → |
gaggle | 1. make a noise characteristic of a goose 2. a flock of geese More Definitions → |
anesthesiologist | 1. a specialist who administers an anesthetic to a patient before he is treated More Definitions → |
dormancy | 1. a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction 2. quiet and inactive restfulness More Definitions → |
exacerbation | 1. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse 2. violent and bitter exasperation More Definitions → |
rephrase | 1. express the same message in different words More Definitions → |
paneled | 1. fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting More Definitions → |
bared | 1. having the head uncovered More Definitions → |
sciatic | 1. relating to or caused by or afflicted with sciatica 2. of or relating to the ischium (or the part of the hipbone containing it) More Definitions → |
multiphase | 1. of an electrical system that uses or generates two or more alternating voltages of the same frequency but differing in phase angle More Definitions → |
militancy | 1. a militant aggressiveness More Definitions → |
cathodic | 1. of or at or pertaining to a cathode More Definitions → |
palmistry | 1. telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand More Definitions → |
callow | 1. young and inexperienced More Definitions → |
jugular | 1. relating to or located in the region of the neck or throat 2. veins in the neck that return blood from the head More Definitions → |
inattentive | 1. not showing due care or attention 2. showing a lack of attention or care More Definitions → |
transmutation | 1. an act that changes the form or character or substance of something 2. a qualitative change More Definitions → |
allograft | 1. tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup; recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft More Definitions → |
hacksaw | 1. saw used with one hand for cutting metal More Definitions → |
interrogator | 1. a questioner who is excessively harsh More Definitions → |
macaque | 1. short-tailed monkey of rocky regions of Asia and Africa More Definitions → |
headdress | 1. clothing for the head More Definitions → |
abut | 1. lie adjacent to another or share a boundary More Definitions → |
tannin | 1. any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine More Definitions → |
outcall | 1. make a higher bid than (the previous bid or player); in a card game More Definitions → |
footboard | 1. a narrow platform on which to stand or brace the feet 2. a vertical board or panel forming the foot of a bedstead More Definitions → |
familiarise | 1. make familiar or conversant with More Definitions → |
anastomosis | 1. a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous More Definitions → |
hierarchically | 1. in a hierarchical manner More Definitions → |
authoritarianism | 1. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) More Definitions → |
coverall | 1. a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing More Definitions → |
hilariously | 1. in a hilarious manner More Definitions → |
virago | 1. a noisy or scolding or domineering woman 2. a large strong and aggressive woman More Definitions → |
patronizing | 1. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension More Definitions → |
presentable | 1. fit to be seen More Definitions → |
teat | 1. the small projection of a mammary gland More Definitions → |
dais | 1. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it More Definitions → |
fruitcake | 1. a whimsically eccentric person 2. a rich cake containing dried fruit and nuts and citrus peel and so on More Definitions → |
sultanate | 1. country or territory ruled by a sultan More Definitions → |
foetal | 1. of or relating to a fetus More Definitions → |
adornment | 1. a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness 2. the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting More Definitions → |
prematurity | 1. the state of being premature More Definitions → |
precipitating | 1. bringing on suddenly or abruptly More Definitions → |
hearken | 1. listen; used mostly in the imperative More Definitions → |
blain | 1. an inflammatory swelling or sore More Definitions → |
blockhead | 1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence More Definitions → |
braless | 1. having the breasts uncovered or featuring such nudity More Definitions → |
patting | 1. pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin 2. hit lightly More Definitions → |
anemometer | 1. a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind More Definitions → |
theosophical | 1. of or relating to theosophy More Definitions → |
transversal | 1. extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis More Definitions → |
elaborately | 1. with elaboration More Definitions → |
gaslight | 1. light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas More Definitions → |
gaff | 1. a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock 2. a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail More Definitions → |
flambeau | 1. a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night) More Definitions → |
chattel | 1. personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc) More Definitions → |
channelled | 1. transmit or serve as the medium for transmission 2. direct the flow of More Definitions → |
waterless | 1. lacking sufficient water or rainfall More Definitions → |
transmissible | 1. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection 2. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity More Definitions → |
schoolteacher | 1. a teacher in a school below the college level More Definitions → |
framer | 1. someone who makes frames (as for pictures) 2. someone who writes a new law or plan More Definitions → |
effectual | 1. producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect 2. having legal efficacy or force More Definitions → |
arteriovenous | 1. connecting an artery to a vein More Definitions → |
afterburner | 1. a device that injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust More Definitions → |
mola | 1. among the largest bony fish; pelagic fish having an oval compressed body with high dorsal and anal fins and caudal fin reduced to a rudder-like lobe; worldwide in warm waters More Definitions → |
parsimony | 1. extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily 2. extreme stinginess More Definitions → |
arbutus | 1. any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America More Definitions → |
polyhedra | 1. a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces More Definitions → |
raunch | 1. the quality of lacking taste and refinement More Definitions → |
ashen | 1. anemic looking from illness or emotion 2. made of wood of the ash tree More Definitions → |
snarl | 1. utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone 2. make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise More Definitions → |
pained | 1. emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed More Definitions → |
ramjet | 1. a simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed More Definitions → |
inexcusable | 1. without excuse or justification 2. not excusable More Definitions → |
laud | 1. praise, glorify, or honor More Definitions → |
provable | 1. capable of being demonstrated or proved More Definitions → |
recalcitrant | 1. stubbornly resistant to authority or control 2. marked by stubborn resistance to authority More Definitions → |
harshness | 1. the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions 2. the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses More Definitions → |
enthralling | 1. capturing interest as if by a spell 2. hold spellbound More Definitions → |
spyglass | 1. a small refracting telescope More Definitions → |
empathize | 1. be understanding of More Definitions → |
panned | 1. make a sweeping movement 2. wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals More Definitions → |
sterilisation | 1. the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce) 2. the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means) More Definitions → |
tiramisu | 1. an Italian dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake soaked with coffee and brandy or liqueur layered with mascarpone cheese and topped with grated chocolate More Definitions → |
prostatitis | 1. inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever More Definitions → |
commercialism | 1. transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) More Definitions → |
unpatriotic | 1. showing lack of love for your country More Definitions → |
bandstand | 1. a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air More Definitions → |
anionic | 1. of or relating to anions 2. a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions More Definitions → |
chambered | 1. having compartmental chambers More Definitions → |
melancholic | 1. someone subject to melancholia 2. characterized by or causing or expressing sadness More Definitions → |
cathartic | 1. emotionally purging 2. emotionally purging (of e.g. art) More Definitions → |
readjustment | 1. the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances) 2. the act of adjusting something to match a standard More Definitions → |
unaccountable | 1. not to be accounted for or explained 2. free from control or responsibility More Definitions → |
nuclease | 1. general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units More Definitions → |
aflatoxin | 1. a potent carcinogen from the fungus Aspergillus; can be produced and stored for use as a bioweapon More Definitions → |
invalidation | 1. (law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc) 2. when a person's thoughts and feelings are rejected, ignored, or judged. More Definitions → |
flagstone | 1. stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones More Definitions → |
genealogist | 1. an expert in genealogy More Definitions → |
inferential | 1. relating to or having the nature of illation or inference 2. of reasoning; proceeding from general premisses to a necessary and specific conclusion More Definitions → |
sanctify | 1. render holy by means of religious rites 2. give religious sanction to, such as through an oath More Definitions → |
razzle | 1. any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent More Definitions → |
maisonette | 1. a self-contained apartment (usually on two floors) in a larger house and with its own entrance from the outside 2. a small house More Definitions → |
supremacist | 1. a person who advocates the supremacy of some particular group or racial group over all others More Definitions → |
plexiglass | 1. a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic More Definitions → |
homemaking | 1. the management of a household More Definitions → |
beastly | 1. (informal) very unpleasant 2. resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility More Definitions → |
cyclopedia | 1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty More Definitions → |
arcanum | 1. information known only to a special group More Definitions → |
annihilated | 1. destroyed completely More Definitions → |
tardiness | 1. the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time More Definitions → |
suntan | 1. a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun 2. get a tan from being exposed to the sun More Definitions → |
kaolin | 1. a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper) More Definitions → |
halon | 1. a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer More Definitions → |
visualise | 1. view the outline of by means of an X-ray 2. form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract More Definitions → |
peal | 1. ring recurrently 2. sound loudly and sonorously More Definitions → |
uncooperative | 1. unwilling to cooperate 2. intentionally unaccommodating More Definitions → |
adroit | 1. quick or skillful or adept in action or thought More Definitions → |
dilettante | 1. an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge 2. showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish More Definitions → |
astrodome | 1. a transparent dome on top of an airplane where the navigator can make celestial observations More Definitions → |
highchair | 1. a chair for feeding a very young child; has four long legs and a footrest and a detachable tray More Definitions → |
peasantry | 1. the class of peasants More Definitions → |
reactant | 1. a chemical substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction More Definitions → |
baas | 1. South African term for `boss' More Definitions → |
washcloth | 1. bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body More Definitions → |
racehorse | 1. a horse bred for racing More Definitions → |
lubricate | 1. have lubricating properties 2. apply a lubricant to More Definitions → |
tutelage | 1. teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately) 2. attention and management implying responsibility for safety More Definitions → |
balaclava | 1. a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face More Definitions → |
beatnik | 1. a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior More Definitions → |
allopurinol | 1. a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid More Definitions → |
operatively | 1. in a manner to produce an effect More Definitions → |
shellac | 1. cover with shellac 2. lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white More Definitions → |
jambalaya | 1. spicy Creole dish of rice and ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and celery More Definitions → |
peculiarity | 1. an odd or unusual characteristic 2. a distinguishing trait More Definitions → |
encroaching | 1. gradually intrusive without right or permission More Definitions → |
equivocal | 1. open to question 2. uncertain as a sign or indication More Definitions → |
amass | 1. increase in amount by collecting or gathering 2. get or gather together More Definitions → |
showerhead | 1. a perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather More Definitions → |
unofficially | 1. without official approval 2. not in an official capacity More Definitions → |
veneration | 1. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something 2. religious zeal; the willingness to serve God More Definitions → |
broach | 1. bring up a topic for discussion 2. a decorative pin worn by women More Definitions → |
personification | 1. a person who represents an abstract quality 2. representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature More Definitions → |
iliac | 1. of or relating to the ilium More Definitions → |
scintillating | 1. brilliantly clever 2. marked by high spirits or excitement More Definitions → |
magnetite | 1. an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets More Definitions → |
arete | 1. a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains More Definitions → |
sardonic | 1. disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking More Definitions → |
confectionary | 1. a confectioner's shop More Definitions → |
aghast | 1. struck with fear, dread, or consternation More Definitions → |
eventuality | 1. a possible event or occurrence or result More Definitions → |
raiment | 1. provide with clothes or put clothes on 2. especially fine or decorative clothing More Definitions → |
sumac | 1. wood of a sumac 2. a shrub or tree of the genus Rhus (usually limited to the non-poisonous members of the genus) More Definitions → |
reheat | 1. heat again More Definitions → |
feudalism | 1. the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war More Definitions → |
landscaper | 1. someone who arranges features of the landscape or garden attractively More Definitions → |
microorganism | 1. any organism of microscopic size More Definitions → |
forgave | 1. stop blaming or grant forgiveness 2. absolve from payment More Definitions → |
disintegrate | 1. break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity 2. cause to undergo fission or lose particles More Definitions → |
spoilage | 1. the amount that has spoiled 2. the process of becoming spoiled More Definitions → |
refrigerating | 1. causing cooling or freezing More Definitions → |
abutment | 1. point of contact between two objects or parts 2. a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge More Definitions → |
immemorial | 1. long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history More Definitions → |
jaunt | 1. make a trip for pleasure 2. a journey taken for pleasure More Definitions → |
pilotage | 1. the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place 2. the occupation of a pilot More Definitions → |
wallow | 1. devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure 2. roll around More Definitions → |
unabashed | 1. not embarrassed More Definitions → |
guanosine | 1. a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of guanine and deoxyribose More Definitions → |
grammatically | 1. in a grammatical manner More Definitions → |
formalised | 1. concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art) 2. given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures More Definitions → |
biplane | 1. old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other More Definitions → |
diphenhydramine | 1. antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness More Definitions → |
outlast | 1. live longer than More Definitions → |
omnidirectional | 1. not directional More Definitions → |
thalassemia | 1. an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin More Definitions → |
housemate | 1. someone who resides in the same house with you More Definitions → |
easygoing | 1. not hurried or forced 2. not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship More Definitions → |
labouring | 1. doing arduous or unpleasant work More Definitions → |
unbleached | 1. not artificially colored or bleached More Definitions → |
splattered | 1. covered with bright patches (often used in combination) More Definitions → |
abdominoplasty | 1. cosmetic surgery of the abdomen to remove wrinkles and tighten the skin over the stomach More Definitions → |
escapement | 1. mechanical device that regulates movement More Definitions → |
earthbound | 1. confined to the earth 2. lacking wit or imagination More Definitions → |
utilitarianism | 1. doctrine that the useful is the good; especially as elaborated by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill; the aim was said to be the greatest happiness for the greatest number More Definitions → |
mangle | 1. press with a mangle 2. injure badly by beating More Definitions → |
realign | 1. align anew or better More Definitions → |
vibrancy | 1. having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant More Definitions → |
annulled | 1. declare invalid 2. cancel officially More Definitions → |
nucleoplasm | 1. the protoplasm that constitutes the nucleus of a cell More Definitions → |
medullary | 1. containing or consisting of or resembling bone marrow 2. of or relating to the medulla oblongata More Definitions → |
rapped | 1. strike sharply 2. make light, repeated taps on a surface More Definitions → |
nigella | 1. any plant of the genus Nigella More Definitions → |
favoritism | 1. an inclination to favor some person or group 2. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice More Definitions → |
tailing | 1. the act of following someone secretly More Definitions → |
imipramine | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Imavate and Tofranil) used to treat clinical depression More Definitions → |
autumnal | 1. characteristic of late maturity verging on decline 2. of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn More Definitions → |
walkout | 1. a strike in which the workers walk out 2. the act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest More Definitions → |
caliphate | 1. the territorial jurisdiction of a caliph 2. the office of a caliph More Definitions → |
visualizer | 1. one whose prevailing mental imagery is visual More Definitions → |
adoptable | 1. suitable or eligible for adoption More Definitions → |
intermolecular | 1. existing or acting between molecules More Definitions → |
aubergine | 1. hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable 2. egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow More Definitions → |
militaristic | 1. imbued with militarism More Definitions → |
apostate | 1. a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc. 2. not faithful to religion or party or cause More Definitions → |
blacktop | 1. coat with blacktop 2. a black bituminous material used for paving roads or other areas; usually spread over crushed rock More Definitions → |
pharynx | 1. the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone More Definitions → |
smallish | 1. rather small More Definitions → |
osteosarcoma | 1. malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur More Definitions → |
disablement | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness More Definitions → |
oedema | 1. swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities More Definitions → |
organelle | 1. a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ More Definitions → |
lobelia | 1. any plant or flower of the genus Lobelia More Definitions → |
pharyngeal | 1. of or relating to the throat 2. a consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat More Definitions → |
safflower | 1. thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil More Definitions → |
bassi | 1. an adult male singer with the lowest voice 2. the lowest adult male singing voice More Definitions → |
hypercholesterolemia | 1. the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis More Definitions → |
resurface | 1. reappear on the surface 2. cover with a new surface More Definitions → |
dragnet | 1. a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals) 2. a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths More Definitions → |
edutainment | 1. entertainment that is intended to be educational More Definitions → |
anthropomorphic | 1. suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things More Definitions → |
pulsation | 1. (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients) 2. a periodically recurring phenomenon that alternately increases and decreases some quantity More Definitions → |
crankcase | 1. housing for a crankshaft More Definitions → |
rima | 1. a narrow elongated opening or fissure between two symmetrical parts More Definitions → |
marinate | 1. soak in marinade More Definitions → |
vivace | 1. (of tempo) very fast and lively 2. lively, in music More Definitions → |
kameez | 1. a long tunic worn by many people from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars) More Definitions → |
confidant | 1. someone to whom private matters are confided More Definitions → |
nape | 1. the back side of the neck More Definitions → |
disparaging | 1. expressive of low opinion More Definitions → |
stater | 1. any of the various silver or gold coins of ancient Greece 2. a resident of a particular state or group of states More Definitions → |
enchilada | 1. tortilla with meat filling baked in tomato sauce seasoned with chili More Definitions → |
maser | 1. an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation More Definitions → |
irrigate | 1. supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams 2. supply with a constant flow or sprinkling of some liquid, for the purpose of cooling, cleansing, or disinfecting More Definitions → |
mangoes | 1. large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit 2. large oval tropical fruit having smooth skin, juicy aromatic pulp, and a large hairy seed More Definitions → |
teleportation | 1. a hypothetical mode of instantaneous transportation; matter is dematerialized at one place and recreated at another More Definitions → |
mannitol | 1. a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine More Definitions → |
enslave | 1. make a slave of; bring into servitude More Definitions → |
pyrophosphate | 1. a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid More Definitions → |
galvanizing | 1. affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling More Definitions → |
abracadabra | 1. gibberish and nonsense More Definitions → |
disenchanted | 1. freed from enchantment More Definitions → |
screwball | 1. a whimsically eccentric person 2. a pitch with reverse spin that curves toward the side of the plate from which it was thrown More Definitions → |
stranglehold | 1. complete power over a person or situation 2. a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe More Definitions → |
entranced | 1. filled with wonder and delight More Definitions → |
diplomate | 1. medical specialist whose competence has been certified by a diploma granted by an appropriate professional group More Definitions → |
endangerment | 1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune More Definitions → |
wader | 1. any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food More Definitions → |
scimitar | 1. a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade More Definitions → |
litigant | 1. (law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation More Definitions → |
conceptualize | 1. have the idea for More Definitions → |
cavalcade | 1. a procession of people traveling on horseback More Definitions → |
hematocrit | 1. the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit 2. a measuring instrument to determine (usually by centrifugation) the relative amounts of corpuscles and plasma in the blood More Definitions → |
equaliser | 1. electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion 2. a weight that balances another weight More Definitions → |
arthroscopy | 1. a minimally invasive operation to repair a damaged joint; the surgeon examines the joint with an arthroscope while making repairs through a small incision More Definitions → |
adulation | 1. servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise More Definitions → |
dastardly | 1. despicably cowardly More Definitions → |
expiratory | 1. of or relating to the breathing out phase of respiration More Definitions → |
avarice | 1. reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) 2. extreme greed for material wealth More Definitions → |
hanuman | 1. langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India More Definitions → |
excitable | 1. easily excited 2. capable of responding to stimuli More Definitions → |
airgun | 1. a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air More Definitions → |
autoimmunity | 1. production of antibodies against the tissues of your own body; produces autoimmune disease or hypersensitivity reactions More Definitions → |
unfathomable | 1. of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured 2. resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable More Definitions → |
effeminate | 1. having unsuitable feminine qualities More Definitions → |
claustrophobic | 1. uncomfortably closed or hemmed in 2. suffering from claustrophobia; abnormally afraid of closed-in places More Definitions → |
vainly | 1. to no avail More Definitions → |
straying | 1. unable to find your way More Definitions → |
venereal | 1. of or relating to the external sex organs More Definitions → |
occultation | 1. one celestial body obscures another More Definitions → |
goddamned | 1. expletives used informally as intensifiers 2. expressing anger, despair, frustration, approval, or surprise More Definitions → |
kookaburra | 1. Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry More Definitions → |
foresaw | 1. realize beforehand 2. picture to oneself; imagine possible More Definitions → |
romantically | 1. in an idealistic and unrealistic manner 2. in a manner expressive of love or romance More Definitions → |
malign | 1. speak unfavorably about 2. having or exerting a malignant influence More Definitions → |
abortive | 1. failing to accomplish an intended result More Definitions → |
embarkation | 1. the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft More Definitions → |
varnished | 1. having a coating of stain or varnish More Definitions → |
astringent | 1. sour or bitter in taste 2. tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue More Definitions → |
angstrom | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one ten billionth of a meter (or 0.0001 micron); used to specify wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation More Definitions → |
premeditated | 1. characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning More Definitions → |
topically | 1. to a restricted area of the body More Definitions → |
upwardly | 1. spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position More Definitions → |
cetacean | 1. of or relating to whales and dolphins etc 2. large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals More Definitions → |
barnacle | 1. marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces 2. European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north More Definitions → |
proteinuria | 1. the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder More Definitions → |
sentimentality | 1. falsely emotional in a maudlin way 2. extravagant or affected feeling or emotion More Definitions → |
tenable | 1. based on sound reasoning or evidence More Definitions → |
asana | 1. (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga) More Definitions → |
triumphantly | 1. in a triumphant manner More Definitions → |
leva | 1. the basic unit of money in Bulgaria More Definitions → |
vulgarity | 1. the quality of lacking taste and refinement More Definitions → |
tokamak | 1. a doughnut-shaped chamber used in fusion research; a plasma is heated and confined in a magnetic bottle More Definitions → |
perpetuation | 1. the act of prolonging something More Definitions → |
shiitake | 1. edible east Asian mushroom having a golden or dark brown to blackish cap and an inedible stipe More Definitions → |
jubilant | 1. joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success 2. full of high-spirited delight More Definitions → |
calorimetry | 1. measurement of quantities of heat More Definitions → |
silesia | 1. a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings More Definitions → |
discernable | 1. perceptible by the senses or intellect More Definitions → |
hydrogenation | 1. a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil More Definitions → |
matchstick | 1. a short thin stick of wood used in making matches More Definitions → |
alarmingly | 1. in an alarming manner More Definitions → |
scammer | 1. a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud More Definitions → |
obliterate | 1. reduced to nothingness 2. mark for deletion, rub off, or erase More Definitions → |
sabra | 1. a native-born Israeli More Definitions → |
falsity | 1. the state of being false or untrue 2. a false statement More Definitions → |
sapling | 1. young tree More Definitions → |
elapse | 1. for time to move forward More Definitions → |
conditionality | 1. the state of being conditional More Definitions → |
nightmarish | 1. extremely alarming More Definitions → |
enamelled | 1. coat, inlay, or surface with enamel More Definitions → |
transmittance | 1. the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance More Definitions → |
industrialist | 1. someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise More Definitions → |
buccal | 1. of or relating to or toward the cheek 2. of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located More Definitions → |
polycrystalline | 1. composed of aggregates of crystals More Definitions → |
seafaring | 1. the work of a sailor 2. travel by water More Definitions → |
concha | 1. (anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape More Definitions → |
spaceman | 1. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft More Definitions → |
pacha | 1. a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt More Definitions → |
parabola | 1. a plane curve formed by the intersection of a right circular cone and a plane parallel to an element of the curve More Definitions → |
impartially | 1. in an impartial manner More Definitions → |
ultramarine | 1. blue pigment made of powdered lapis lazuli 2. a vivid blue to purple-blue color More Definitions → |
slanderous | 1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign More Definitions → |
interminable | 1. tiresomely long; seemingly without end More Definitions → |
socialising | 1. the act of meeting for social purposes More Definitions → |
izzard | 1. the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet More Definitions → |
indomitable | 1. impossible to subdue More Definitions → |
thermography | 1. diagnostic technique using a thermograph to record the heat produced by different parts of the body; used to study blood flow and to detect tumors More Definitions → |
meadowlark | 1. North American songbirds having a yellow breast More Definitions → |
nonvolatile | 1. not volatilizing readily More Definitions → |
ringmaster | 1. the person in charge of performances in a circus ring More Definitions → |
subsidiarity | 1. secondary importance More Definitions → |
boogeyman | 1. an imaginary monster used to frighten children More Definitions → |
analogously | 1. in an analogous manner More Definitions → |
mamba | 1. arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal More Definitions → |
vivacious | 1. vigorous and animated More Definitions → |
deathbed | 1. the last few hours before death 2. the bed on which a person dies More Definitions → |
extrema | 1. the point located farthest from the middle of something 2. the most extreme possible amount or value More Definitions → |
computerization | 1. the control of processes by computer More Definitions → |
monounsaturated | 1. (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) saturated except for one multiple bond More Definitions → |
waddle | 1. walk unsteadily, with short steps 2. walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other More Definitions → |
disband | 1. cause to break up or cease to function 2. stop functioning or cohering as a unit More Definitions → |
borax | 1. an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent More Definitions → |
symmetrically | 1. in a symmetrical manner More Definitions → |
amyloidosis | 1. a disorder characterized by deposit of amyloid in organs or tissues; often secondary to chronic rheumatoid arthritis or tuberculosis or multiple myeloma More Definitions → |
megabit | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobits or 10^6 (1,000,000) bits More Definitions → |
yearlong | 1. lasting through a year More Definitions → |
trazodone | 1. oral antidepressant (trade name Desyrel) that is a nontricyclic drug used as a sedative More Definitions → |
sashimi | 1. very thinly sliced raw fish More Definitions → |
basketry | 1. the craft of basket making More Definitions → |
psychopathic | 1. suffering from an undiagnosed mental disorder More Definitions → |
phantasm | 1. a ghostly appearing figure 2. something existing in perception only More Definitions → |
smorgasbord | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. an assortment of foods starting with herring or smoked eel or salmon etc with bread and butter; then cheeses and eggs and pickled vegetables and aspics; finally hot foods; served as a buffet meal More Definitions → |
congratulatory | 1. expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune More Definitions → |
overstate | 1. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth More Definitions → |
goatee | 1. a small chin beard trimmed to a point; named for its resemblance to a goat's beard More Definitions → |
extrajudicial | 1. beyond the usual course of legal proceedings; legally unwarranted More Definitions → |
capsaicin | 1. colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno More Definitions → |
organismal | 1. of or relating to or belonging to an organism (considered as a whole) More Definitions → |
bellarmine | 1. a stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century) More Definitions → |
aerated | 1. (of a liquid) treated by having air passed or bubbled through it for purification 2. supplied with carbon dioxide More Definitions → |
conjugal | 1. of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband More Definitions → |
bilaterally | 1. with the involvement of two parties or governments 2. so as to involve two sides or parts More Definitions → |
underclass | 1. the social class lowest in the social hierarchy 2. belonging to the lowest and least privileged social stratum More Definitions → |
discouragement | 1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 2. the expression of opposition and disapproval More Definitions → |
unsaved | 1. in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell More Definitions → |
parapet | 1. a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony 2. fortification consisting of a low wall More Definitions → |
staph | 1. spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections More Definitions → |
galax | 1. tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall More Definitions → |
immaculately | 1. in an immaculate manner More Definitions → |
apatite | 1. a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus More Definitions → |
aggro | 1. (informal British usage) aggravation or aggression More Definitions → |
crematory | 1. a mortuary where corpses are cremated 2. a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes More Definitions → |
acoustically | 1. with respect to acoustics More Definitions → |
airless | 1. lacking fresh air More Definitions → |
ballgame | 1. a particular situation that is radically different from the preceding situation 2. a field game played with a ball (especially baseball) More Definitions → |
methylated | 1. having received a methyl group More Definitions → |
sharpshooter | 1. an athlete noted for accurate aim 2. someone skilled in shooting More Definitions → |
naively | 1. in a naive manner More Definitions → |
nominative | 1. serving as or indicating the subject of a verb and words identified with the subject of a copular verb 2. the category of nouns serving as the grammatical subject of a verb More Definitions → |
reallocate | 1. allocate, distribute, or apportion anew More Definitions → |
litigate | 1. engage in legal proceedings 2. institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against More Definitions → |
kapok | 1. a plant fiber from the kapok tree; used for stuffing and insulation 2. massive tropical tree with deep ridges on its massive trunk and bearing large pods of seeds covered with silky floss; source of the silky kapok fiber More Definitions → |
alchemical | 1. related to or concerned with alchemy More Definitions → |
afflict | 1. cause great unhappiness for; distress 2. cause physical pain or suffering in More Definitions → |
pasteurized | 1. having been subjected to pasteurization in order to halt fermentation More Definitions → |
forgettable | 1. easily forgotten More Definitions → |
unrepentant | 1. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing 2. not penitent or remorseful More Definitions → |
exfoliation | 1. the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin 2. a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin More Definitions → |
exhaustively | 1. in an exhaustive manner More Definitions → |
granuloma | 1. a tumor composed of granulation tissue resulting from injury or inflammation or infection More Definitions → |
carper | 1. someone who constantly criticizes in a petty way More Definitions → |
birdcage | 1. a cage in which a bird can be kept More Definitions → |
reenactment | 1. performing a role in an event that occurred at an earlier time More Definitions → |
loggerhead | 1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence 2. very large carnivorous sea turtle; wide-ranging in warm open seas More Definitions → |
peacekeeper | 1. a member of a military force that is assigned (often with international sanction) to preserve peace in a trouble area 2. someone who keeps peace More Definitions → |
watercress | 1. any of several water-loving cresses 2. cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams More Definitions → |
literati | 1. the literary intelligentsia More Definitions → |
gaffer | 1. an elderly man 2. an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set More Definitions → |
immaturity | 1. not having reached maturity More Definitions → |
astride | 1. with one leg on each side 2. with the legs stretched far apart More Definitions → |
alcazar | 1. any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors More Definitions → |
dermatologic | 1. of or relating to or practicing dermatology More Definitions → |
emancipated | 1. free from traditional social restraints More Definitions → |
ordain | 1. order by virtue of superior authority; decree 2. appoint to a clerical posts More Definitions → |
pika | 1. small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America More Definitions → |
rapt | 1. feeling great rapture or delight 2. giving or marked by complete attention to More Definitions → |
folia | 1. a thin layer or stratum of (especially metamorphic) rock More Definitions → |
thematically | 1. with regard to thematic content More Definitions → |
expectorant | 1. a medicine promoting expectoration More Definitions → |
sedate | 1. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to 2. characterized by dignity and propriety More Definitions → |
cockatiel | 1. small grey Australian parrot with a yellow crested head More Definitions → |
clozapine | 1. an antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; known to have few side effects More Definitions → |
franking | 1. device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced. More Definitions → |
monaural | 1. relating to or having or hearing with only one ear More Definitions → |
runabout | 1. an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat More Definitions → |
secondarily | 1. of secondary import More Definitions → |
concatenate | 1. combine two strings to form a single one 2. add by linking or joining so as to form a chain or series More Definitions → |
rapeseed | 1. seed of rape plants; source of an edible oil More Definitions → |
hankering | 1. a yearning for something or to do something More Definitions → |
intramolecular | 1. within the molecule; occurring by a reaction between different parts of the same molecule More Definitions → |
orchestrate | 1. write an orchestra score for 2. plan and direct (a complex undertaking) More Definitions → |
unipolar | 1. having a single pole More Definitions → |
defame | 1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone More Definitions → |
airhead | 1. a flighty scatterbrained simpleton 2. a bridgehead seized by airborne troops More Definitions → |
stadia | 1. a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments More Definitions → |
colander | 1. bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods More Definitions → |
croak | 1. a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog) 2. pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life More Definitions → |
abhor | 1. find repugnant More Definitions → |
serigraph | 1. a print made using a stencil process in which an image or design is superimposed on a very fine mesh screen and printing ink is squeegeed onto the printing surface through the area of the screen that is not covered by the stencil More Definitions → |
stabiliser | 1. a device for making something stable More Definitions → |
headspace | 1. the volume left at the top of a filled container (bottle or jar or tin) before sealing More Definitions → |
inexorable | 1. not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty 2. impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason More Definitions → |
harmoniously | 1. in a harmonious manner More Definitions → |
cannula | 1. a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication More Definitions → |
gramma | 1. pasture grass of plains of South America and western North America More Definitions → |
betaine | 1. a sweet tasting alkaloid that occurs in sugar beets More Definitions → |
gravure | 1. a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print 2. a printing plate used in the process of gravure More Definitions → |
committal | 1. the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) 2. the act of committing a crime More Definitions → |
evidential | 1. serving as or based on evidence More Definitions → |
pinhead | 1. an ignorant or foolish person 2. the head of a pin More Definitions → |
spasticity | 1. the quality of moving or acting in spasms More Definitions → |
madhouse | 1. pejorative terms for an insane asylum More Definitions → |
calabash | 1. round gourd of the calabash tree 2. tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds More Definitions → |
brigantine | 1. two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast More Definitions → |
cramming | 1. crowd or pack to capacity 2. put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled More Definitions → |
motorboat | 1. ride in a motorboat 2. a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine More Definitions → |
empathetic | 1. showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states More Definitions → |
sphagnum | 1. any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat More Definitions → |
reassemble | 1. assemble once again, after taking something apart More Definitions → |
legislating | 1. the act of making or enacting laws More Definitions → |
strongman | 1. a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus 2. a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence More Definitions → |
uncapped | 1. used especially of front teeth More Definitions → |
marquess | 1. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count 2. a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl More Definitions → |
tallis | 1. (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer More Definitions → |
chemotherapeutic | 1. of or relating to chemotherapy More Definitions → |
abhorrent | 1. offensive to the mind More Definitions → |
belatedly | 1. later than usual or than expected More Definitions → |
gonadal | 1. of or relating to the gonads More Definitions → |
emissary | 1. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else More Definitions → |
muskrat | 1. the brown fur of a muskrat 2. beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur More Definitions → |
inhumanity | 1. the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others 2. an act of atrocious cruelty More Definitions → |
southpaw | 1. a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand 2. a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right More Definitions → |
caiman | 1. a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly More Definitions → |
impeccably | 1. flawlessly More Definitions → |
specialism | 1. the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation 2. the special line of work you have adopted as your career More Definitions → |
sympathetically | 1. with respect to the sympathetic nervous system 2. in a sympathetic manner More Definitions → |
tempura | 1. vegetables and seafood dipped in batter and deep-fried More Definitions → |
floatation | 1. the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) 2. financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares More Definitions → |
overleaf | 1. on or to the other side of a page More Definitions → |
taxman | 1. someone who collects taxes for the government More Definitions → |
digitisation | 1. conversion of analog information into digital information More Definitions → |
rasp | 1. scrape with a rasp 2. utter in a grating voice More Definitions → |
whacking | 1. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows 2. (British informal) enormous More Definitions → |
interlace | 1. spin, wind, or twist together 2. hold in a locking position More Definitions → |
stealer | 1. a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it More Definitions → |
loach | 1. slender freshwater fishes of Eurasia and Africa resembling catfishes More Definitions → |
paramagnetic | 1. of or relating to a paramagnet More Definitions → |
offhand | 1. with little or no preparation or forethought 2. casually thoughtless or inconsiderate More Definitions → |
farmstead | 1. the buildings and adjacent grounds of a farm 2. a farm together with its buildings More Definitions → |
transpiration | 1. the passage of gases through fine tubes because of differences in pressure or temperature 2. the process of giving off or exhaling water vapor through the skin or mucous membranes More Definitions → |
bashful | 1. self-consciously timid 2. disposed to avoid notice More Definitions → |
albacore | 1. relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna 2. large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters More Definitions → |
evocation | 1. imaginative re-creation 2. calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations More Definitions → |
heartening | 1. cheerfully encouraging More Definitions → |
absolve | 1. grant remission of a sin to 2. let off the hook More Definitions → |
lampshade | 1. a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view More Definitions → |
absorptive | 1. having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) More Definitions → |
taw | 1. the 23rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet 2. a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles More Definitions → |
acetaldehyde | 1. a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs More Definitions → |
grenadine | 1. thin syrup made from pomegranate juice; used in mixed drinks More Definitions → |
preeclampsia | 1. abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated More Definitions → |
acetylation | 1. the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound More Definitions → |
uracil | 1. a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine More Definitions → |
tacitly | 1. in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement More Definitions → |
magnetized | 1. having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel More Definitions → |
salience | 1. the state of being salient More Definitions → |
reverberation | 1. the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves 2. a remote or indirect consequence of some action More Definitions → |
sawfish | 1. primitive ray with sharp teeth on each edge of a long flattened snout More Definitions → |
schoolmaster | 1. presiding officer of a school 2. any person (or institution) who acts as an educator More Definitions → |
throwaway | 1. (sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets 2. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution More Definitions → |
straightway | 1. at once 2. in a direct course More Definitions → |
impressionable | 1. easily impressed or influenced More Definitions → |
manufactory | 1. a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing More Definitions → |
jarred | 1. be incompatible; be or come into conflict 2. move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion More Definitions → |
delimitation | 1. a line that indicates a boundary More Definitions → |
surficial | 1. pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth's surface More Definitions → |
acanthus | 1. any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated More Definitions → |
baloney | 1. pretentious or silly talk or writing More Definitions → |
idiomatic | 1. of or relating to or conforming to idiom More Definitions → |
greenback | 1. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) More Definitions → |
kurta | 1. a loose collarless shirt worn by many people on the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars or pyjama) More Definitions → |
infuriating | 1. extremely annoying or displeasing More Definitions → |
precalculus | 1. a college-level algebra and trigonometry course that is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus More Definitions → |
falafel | 1. small croquette of mashed chick peas or fava beans seasoned with sesame seeds More Definitions → |
histologically | 1. involving the use of histology or histological techniques More Definitions → |
banishment | 1. the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent) 2. rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone More Definitions → |
fallacious | 1. containing or based on a fallacy 2. involving deception More Definitions → |
curvilinear | 1. characterized by or following a curved line More Definitions → |
pizzazz | 1. the activeness of an energetic personality More Definitions → |
underpass | 1. an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway More Definitions → |
schematically | 1. in a schematic manner More Definitions → |
fountainhead | 1. an abundant source 2. the source of water from which a stream arises More Definitions → |
deflator | 1. a statistical factor designed to remove the effect of inflation; inflation adjusted variables are in constant dollars More Definitions → |
dermatological | 1. of or relating to or practicing dermatology More Definitions → |
woodsman | 1. someone who lives in the woods 2. makes things out of wood More Definitions → |
dicta | 1. an authoritative declaration 2. an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding More Definitions → |
trapezoid | 1. a quadrilateral with two parallel sides 2. the wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones More Definitions → |
repairman | 1. a skilled worker whose job is to repair things More Definitions → |
thruway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
banksia | 1. any shrub or tree of the genus Banksia having alternate leathery leaves apetalous yellow flowers often in showy heads and conelike fruit with winged seeds More Definitions → |
borrelia | 1. cause of e.g. European and African relapsing fever More Definitions → |
personage | 1. another word for person; a person not meriting identification 2. a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events More Definitions → |
actualization | 1. making real or giving the appearance of reality More Definitions → |
nectarine | 1. variety or mutation of the peach bearing fruit with smooth skin and (usually) yellow flesh 2. a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin More Definitions → |
reenact | 1. enact or perform again 2. enact again More Definitions → |
chlorpromazine | 1. a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has antipsychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer More Definitions → |
creaking | 1. a squeaking sound More Definitions → |
bequeath | 1. leave or give by will after one's death More Definitions → |
subjugation | 1. forced submission to control by others 2. the act of subjugating by cruelty More Definitions → |
gape | 1. look with amazement; look stupidly 2. be wide open More Definitions → |
nodular | 1. relating to or characterized by or having nodules 2. having nodules or occurring in the form of nodules More Definitions → |
internalize | 1. incorporate within oneself; make subjective or personal More Definitions → |
unquestionable | 1. incapable of being questioned 2. not counterfeit or copied More Definitions → |
megalith | 1. memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe) More Definitions → |
attenuate | 1. reduced in strength 2. weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance) More Definitions → |
morphologically | 1. in a morphological manner; with regard to morphology More Definitions → |
marjoram | 1. aromatic Eurasian perennial 2. pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets More Definitions → |
collimator | 1. a small telescope attached to a large telescope to use in setting the line of the larger one 2. optical device consisting of a tube containing a convex achromatic lens at one end and a slit at the other with the slit at the focus of the lens; light rays leave the slit as a parallel beam More Definitions → |
highball | 1. a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass More Definitions → |
tracheostomy | 1. a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes More Definitions → |
aetiology | 1. the cause of a disease 2. the philosophical study of causation More Definitions → |
epitaxy | 1. growing a crystal layer of one mineral on the crystal base of another mineral in such a manner that its crystalline orientation is the same as that of the substrate More Definitions → |
arras | 1. a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs More Definitions → |
neuropsychiatric | 1. of or relating to neuropsychiatry More Definitions → |
nuptial | 1. of or relating to a wedding More Definitions → |
daphnia | 1. minute freshwater crustacean having a round body enclosed in a transparent shell; moves about like a flea by means of hairy branched antennae More Definitions → |
parasitism | 1. the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage) More Definitions → |
biogeographic | 1. of or relating to or involved with biogeography More Definitions → |
exhilaration | 1. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy More Definitions → |
neckwear | 1. articles of clothing worn about the neck More Definitions → |
camouflaged | 1. made invisible by means of protective coloring More Definitions → |
milkman | 1. someone who delivers milk More Definitions → |
inexact | 1. not exact More Definitions → |
dopa | 1. amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain More Definitions → |
stearic | 1. of or relating to or composed of fat More Definitions → |
aground | 1. stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float 2. with the bottom lodged on the ground More Definitions → |
inattention | 1. lack of attention More Definitions → |
integrally | 1. in an integral manner More Definitions → |
untagged | 1. lacking a label or tag More Definitions → |
forestall | 1. keep from happening or arising; make impossible 2. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time More Definitions → |
malathion | 1. a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites More Definitions → |
testamentary | 1. of or relating to a will or testament or bequeathed by a will or testament More Definitions → |
ciliary | 1. relating to the ciliary body and associated structures of the eye 2. of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell More Definitions → |
bayberry | 1. West Indian tree; source of bay rum 2. deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries More Definitions → |
despairing | 1. arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope More Definitions → |
honorarium | 1. a fee paid for a nominally free service More Definitions → |
particularity | 1. the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance More Definitions → |
tali | 1. a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff 2. the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint More Definitions → |
elicitation | 1. stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors More Definitions → |
dural | 1. of or relating to the dura mater More Definitions → |
lapin | 1. the fur of a rabbit 2. castrated male rabbit More Definitions → |
vasa | 1. a tube in which a body fluid circulates More Definitions → |
relapsing | 1. a failure to maintain a higher state More Definitions → |
arcadian | 1. (used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic More Definitions → |
swart | 1. naturally having skin of a dark color More Definitions → |
vanda | 1. any of numerous showy orchids of the genus Vanda having many large flowers in loose racemes More Definitions → |
vastness | 1. unusual largeness in size or extent or number More Definitions → |
amniocentesis | 1. (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities More Definitions → |
externality | 1. the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior More Definitions → |
chromate | 1. any salt or ester of chromic acid More Definitions → |
thereabouts | 1. near that time or date 2. near that place More Definitions → |
weald | 1. an area of open or forested country More Definitions → |
prenuptial | 1. relating to events before a marriage More Definitions → |
sameness | 1. the quality of being alike 2. the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety More Definitions → |
clamoring | 1. loud and persistent outcry from many people More Definitions → |
allspice | 1. aromatic West Indian tree that produces allspice berries 2. deciduous shrubs having aromatic bark; eastern China; southwestern and eastern United States More Definitions → |
lindane | 1. a white crystalline powder used as an agricultural insecticide More Definitions → |
procrastinate | 1. postpone doing what one should be doing 2. postpone or delay needlessly More Definitions → |
horsetail | 1. perennial rushlike flowerless herbs with jointed hollow stems and narrow toothlike leaves that spread by creeping rhizomes; tend to become weedy; common in Northern Hemisphere; some in Africa and South America More Definitions → |
technicality | 1. the state of being technical as in the use of technical terms or methods 2. a specific detail in a set of rules or terms belonging to a particular field More Definitions → |
contraption | 1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job More Definitions → |
physicochemical | 1. relating to physical chemistry More Definitions → |
hesitating | 1. lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly More Definitions → |
nuthatch | 1. any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects More Definitions → |
allude | 1. make a more or less disguised reference to More Definitions → |
circumferential | 1. lying around or just outside the edges or outskirts More Definitions → |
gamba | 1. viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello More Definitions → |
reappraisal | 1. a new appraisal or evaluation More Definitions → |
unsavory | 1. morally offensive 2. not pleasing in odor or taste More Definitions → |
parenthetical | 1. an expression in parentheses 2. qualifying or explaining; placed or as if placed in parentheses More Definitions → |
exacta | 1. a bet that you can pick the first and second finishers in the right order More Definitions → |
gangrene | 1. necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass 2. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
chipboard | 1. a cheap hard material made from wood chips that are pressed together and bound with synthetic resin More Definitions → |
earmark | 1. identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal 2. a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something More Definitions → |
graven | 1. shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it 2. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface More Definitions → |
craved | 1. wanted intensely More Definitions → |
fracas | 1. noisy quarrel More Definitions → |
myopathy | 1. any pathology of the muscles that is not attributable to nerve dysfunction More Definitions → |
bawdy | 1. lewd or obscene talk or writing 2. humorously vulgar More Definitions → |
hyperlipidemia | 1. presence of excess lipids in the blood More Definitions → |
unafraid | 1. oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them 2. free from fear or doubt; easy in mind More Definitions → |
launder | 1. cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water 2. convert illegally obtained funds into legal ones More Definitions → |
glioblastoma | 1. a fast-growing malignant brain tumor composed of spongioblasts; nearly always fatal More Definitions → |
weatherly | 1. (of a sailing vessel) making very little leeway when close-hauled More Definitions → |
pontificate | 1. administer a pontifical office 2. talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner More Definitions → |
aerator | 1. an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage) More Definitions → |
multistage | 1. occurring in more than one stage More Definitions → |
transiently | 1. for a very short time More Definitions → |
vulvar | 1. of or relating to the vulva More Definitions → |
beaut | 1. an outstanding example of its kind More Definitions → |
shackled | 1. bound by chains fastened around the ankles More Definitions → |
saleable | 1. capable of being sold; fit for sale More Definitions → |
sacra | 1. wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx More Definitions → |
granulation | 1. new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process 2. the act of forming something into granules or grains More Definitions → |
carcinoid | 1. a small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin More Definitions → |
craw | 1. a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food More Definitions → |
abattoir | 1. a building where animals are butchered More Definitions → |
jailer | 1. someone who guards prisoners More Definitions → |
foursquare | 1. characterized by firm and unwavering conviction 2. in a square position More Definitions → |
victimisation | 1. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
gladden | 1. make glad or happy 2. become glad or happy More Definitions → |
agoraphobia | 1. a morbid fear of open spaces (as fear of being caught alone in some public place) More Definitions → |
sarcastically | 1. in a sarcastic manner More Definitions → |
migrator | 1. traveler who moves from one region or country to another 2. an animal (especially birds and fish) that travels between different habitats at particular times of the year More Definitions → |
afoul | 1. especially of a ship's lines etc More Definitions → |
savagely | 1. in a vicious manner 2. wildly; like an animal More Definitions → |
meridional | 1. of or relating to a meridian 2. located in the south or characteristic of southern people or places More Definitions → |
opalescent | 1. having a play of lustrous rainbow colors More Definitions → |
alstroemeria | 1. any of various South American plants of the genus Alstroemeria valued for their handsome umbels of beautiful flowers More Definitions → |
reorientation | 1. a fresh orientation; a changed set of attitudes and beliefs 2. the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented More Definitions → |
corynebacterium | 1. any species of the genus Corynebacterium More Definitions → |
ersatz | 1. an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation 2. artificial and inferior More Definitions → |
ravishing | 1. stunningly beautiful More Definitions → |
disheartening | 1. destructive of morale and self-reliance More Definitions → |
plagioclase | 1. any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks More Definitions → |
unavoidably | 1. by necessity More Definitions → |
menial | 1. a domestic servant 2. used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) More Definitions → |
clayey | 1. resembling or containing clay 2. (used of soil) compact and fine-grained More Definitions → |
gamecock | 1. a cock bred and trained for fighting 2. someone who is a very fierce fighter More Definitions → |
temazepam | 1. a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night More Definitions → |
amenorrhea | 1. absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow More Definitions → |
instigate | 1. provoke or stir up 2. serve as the inciting cause of More Definitions → |
edification | 1. uplifting enlightenment More Definitions → |
causally | 1. in a causal fashion More Definitions → |
leotards | 1. skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls More Definitions → |
vasodilator | 1. a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels More Definitions → |
travelog | 1. a film or illustrated lecture on traveling More Definitions → |
intestate | 1. having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will More Definitions → |
affaire | 1. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship More Definitions → |
excavate | 1. recover through digging 2. find by digging in the ground More Definitions → |
aventurine | 1. a translucent quartz spangled with bits of mica or other minerals More Definitions → |
uncompensated | 1. not paying a salary More Definitions → |
acculturation | 1. the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture 2. all the knowledge and values shared by a society More Definitions → |
raffia | 1. leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc. 2. fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets More Definitions → |
caravanning | 1. the practice of taking holidays in a caravan More Definitions → |
counterfactual | 1. going counter to the facts (usually as a hypothesis) More Definitions → |
randomize | 1. arrange in random order More Definitions → |
lateness | 1. quality of coming late or later in time More Definitions → |
allegretto | 1. a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro 2. a musical composition or musical passage to be performed at a somewhat quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro More Definitions → |
changeling | 1. a person of subnormal intelligence 2. a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy More Definitions → |
celibate | 1. an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity 2. abstaining from sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
chinaberry | 1. evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by Native Americans 2. tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree More Definitions → |
schistosomiasis | 1. an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected More Definitions → |
clatter | 1. make a rattling sound 2. a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement) More Definitions → |
faultless | 1. without fault or error More Definitions → |
awkwardness | 1. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training 2. the quality of an embarrassing situation More Definitions → |
nonfinancial | 1. not involving financial matters More Definitions → |
transaminase | 1. a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) More Definitions → |
praiseworthy | 1. worthy of high praise More Definitions → |
funerary | 1. of or for or relating to a funeral More Definitions → |
spironolactone | 1. a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension More Definitions → |
beamish | 1. smiling with happiness or optimism More Definitions → |
theologically | 1. as regards theology 2. in a theological manner More Definitions → |
trapezoidal | 1. resembling a trapezoid More Definitions → |
cilia | 1. a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms 2. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids More Definitions → |
vapours | 1. a state of depression More Definitions → |
buna | 1. made by polymerizing butadiene More Definitions → |
copperhead | 1. common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States 2. venomous but sluggish reddish-brown snake of Australia More Definitions → |
entrails | 1. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) More Definitions → |
strabismus | 1. abnormal alignment of one or both eyes More Definitions → |
sultana | 1. pale yellow seedless grape used for raisins and wine 2. dried seedless grape More Definitions → |
atheistic | 1. related to or characterized by or given to atheism 2. rejecting any belief in gods More Definitions → |
unforgivable | 1. not excusable More Definitions → |
topsail | 1. a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast More Definitions → |
moneymaker | 1. someone who is successful in accumulating wealth 2. a project that generates a continuous flow of money More Definitions → |
backlighting | 1. lighting from behind More Definitions → |
masseuse | 1. a female massager More Definitions → |
naltrexone | 1. an oral antagonist against the action of opiates More Definitions → |
stabilising | 1. causing to become stable More Definitions → |
rajah | 1. a prince or king in India More Definitions → |
sheathed | 1. enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination More Definitions → |
oscillate | 1. be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action 2. move or swing from side to side regularly More Definitions → |
vocally | 1. in a vocal manner More Definitions → |
retrial | 1. a new trial in which issues already litigated and to which the court has already rendered a verdict or decision are reexamined by the same court; occurs when the initial trial is found to have been improper or unfair due to procedural errors More Definitions → |
encroach | 1. advance beyond the usual limit 2. impinge or infringe upon More Definitions → |
flotsam | 1. the floating wreckage of a ship More Definitions → |
correlative | 1. either of two or more related or complementary variables 2. mutually related More Definitions → |
diametrically | 1. as from opposite ends of a diameter More Definitions → |
freakish | 1. changeable 2. characteristic of a freak More Definitions → |
comal | 1. of certain seeds (such as cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair More Definitions → |
equidistant | 1. the same distance apart at every point More Definitions → |
homoeopathy | 1. a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated More Definitions → |
raindrop | 1. a drop of rain More Definitions → |
antacid | 1. acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach) 2. an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach) More Definitions → |
vaporizer | 1. a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor (especially for medicinal inhalation) More Definitions → |
showboat | 1. a river steamboat on which theatrical performances could be given (especially on the Mississippi River) More Definitions → |
amperage | 1. the strength of an electrical current measured in amperes More Definitions → |
fancier | 1. a person having a strong liking for something 2. not plain; decorative or ornamented More Definitions → |
hemostasis | 1. surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat) More Definitions → |
areola | 1. small space in a tissue or body part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing 2. small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite More Definitions → |
potlatch | 1. a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment) More Definitions → |
giantess | 1. a female giant More Definitions → |
skyward | 1. directed toward heaven or the sky 2. toward the sky More Definitions → |
malfeasance | 1. wrongful conduct by a public official More Definitions → |
sylva | 1. the forest trees growing in a country or region More Definitions → |
divalent | 1. having a valence of two or having two valences More Definitions → |
unacknowledged | 1. not recognized or admitted 2. not openly acknowledged More Definitions → |
harmonise | 1. go together 2. write a harmony for More Definitions → |
carven | 1. made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary) More Definitions → |
maniacal | 1. wildly disordered More Definitions → |
alimentary | 1. of or providing nourishment More Definitions → |
declarer | 1. the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps 2. someone who claims to speak the truth More Definitions → |
maintainable | 1. capable of being maintained More Definitions → |
ineffable | 1. defying expression or description 2. too sacred to be uttered More Definitions → |
hearer | 1. someone who listens attentively More Definitions → |
brainiac | 1. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality More Definitions → |
cuppa | 1. a cup of tea More Definitions → |
sadomasochism | 1. sadism and masochism combined in one person More Definitions → |
gentrification | 1. the restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of low-income residents) More Definitions → |
triumphal | 1. relating to or celebrating a triumph 2. joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success More Definitions → |
affable | 1. diffusing warmth and friendliness More Definitions → |
renegotiate | 1. negociate anew 2. revise the terms of in order to limit or regain excess profits gained by the contractor More Definitions → |
determinative | 1. one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases 2. a determining or causal element or factor More Definitions → |
pericardial | 1. located around the heart or relating to or affecting the pericardium More Definitions → |
gingival | 1. of or relating to the gums More Definitions → |
countermeasure | 1. an action taken to offset another action More Definitions → |
bisexuality | 1. showing characteristics of both sexes 2. sexual activity with both men and women More Definitions → |
flail | 1. give a thrashing to; beat hard 2. move like a flail; thresh about More Definitions → |
disqualifying | 1. depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified More Definitions → |
eland | 1. either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes More Definitions → |
discriminator | 1. a person who (or that which) differentiates More Definitions → |
adulterated | 1. mixed with impurities More Definitions → |
ardor | 1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) 2. intense feeling of love More Definitions → |
proofreader | 1. someone who reads proof in order to find errors and mark corrections More Definitions → |
annoyingly | 1. in an annoying manner or to an annoying degree More Definitions → |
satisfiable | 1. capable of being sated More Definitions → |
loafing | 1. having no employment More Definitions → |
talus | 1. a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff 2. the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint More Definitions → |
republicanism | 1. the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government More Definitions → |
fantasize | 1. indulge in fantasies 2. portray in the mind More Definitions → |
squatter | 1. someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it 2. someone who settles on land without right or title More Definitions → |
flabby | 1. out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance More Definitions → |
somatosensory | 1. of or relating to the somatosenses More Definitions → |
apace | 1. (poetic, literary) quickly 2. with speed More Definitions → |
anorak | 1. a kind of heavy jacket More Definitions → |
carob | 1. long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute 2. evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob More Definitions → |
bulwark | 1. defend with a bulwark 2. an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes More Definitions → |
mangold | 1. beet with a large yellowish root; grown chiefly as cattle feed More Definitions → |
breastplate | 1. armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass More Definitions → |
draughts | 1. a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces More Definitions → |
auxin | 1. a plant hormone that promotes root formation and bud growth More Definitions → |
individualist | 1. a person who pursues independent thought or action 2. marked by or expressing individuality More Definitions → |
fashioning | 1. the act that results in something coming to be More Definitions → |
dappled | 1. having spots or patches of color More Definitions → |
kayo | 1. a blow that renders the opponent unconscious 2. knock unconscious or senseless More Definitions → |
noninstitutionalized | 1. not committed to an institution More Definitions → |
patriarchate | 1. the jurisdiction of a patriarch 2. a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line More Definitions → |
thermonuclear | 1. using nuclear weapons based on fusion as distinguished from fission More Definitions → |
tacking | 1. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together 2. (nautical) the act of changing tack More Definitions → |
hospitalisation | 1. placing in medical care in a hospital More Definitions → |
dockyard | 1. an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired More Definitions → |
remediate | 1. set straight or right More Definitions → |
cinnabar | 1. a heavy reddish mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide; the chief source of mercury 2. large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort More Definitions → |
metrical | 1. based on the meter as a standard of measurement 2. the rhythmic arrangement of syllables More Definitions → |
imperia | 1. the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised 2. supreme authority; absolute dominion More Definitions → |
immeasurably | 1. to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement 2. without bounds More Definitions → |
haggling | 1. an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) More Definitions → |
glorification | 1. a state of high honor 2. a portrayal of something as ideal More Definitions → |
wayfarer | 1. a pedestrian who walks from place to place 2. a traveler going on a trip More Definitions → |
forebrain | 1. the anterior portion of the brain; the part of the brain that develops from the anterior part of the neural tube More Definitions → |
reamer | 1. a squeezer with a conical ridged center that is used for squeezing juice from citrus fruit 2. a drill that is used to shape or enlarge holes More Definitions → |
satsuma | 1. a variety of mandarin orange, known commonly as cold hardy mandarin, Christmas orange, or tangerine 2. medium-sized largely seedless mandarin orange with thin smooth skin More Definitions → |
hypothetically | 1. by hypothesis More Definitions → |
readying | 1. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose More Definitions → |
kaon | 1. an unstable meson produced as the result of a high-energy particle collision More Definitions → |
tangram | 1. a Chinese puzzle consisting of a square divided into seven pieces that must be arranged to match particular designs More Definitions → |
chelate | 1. form a chelate, in chemistry 2. relating to or characterized by chelation More Definitions → |
accompanist | 1. a person who provides musical accompaniment (usually on a piano) More Definitions → |
unmediated | 1. having no intervening persons, agents, conditions More Definitions → |
magnesia | 1. a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium More Definitions → |
patronize | 1. assume sponsorship of 2. do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of More Definitions → |
impassable | 1. incapable of being passed More Definitions → |
ipsilateral | 1. on or relating to the same side (of the body) More Definitions → |
subatomic | 1. of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom 2. of smaller than atomic dimensions More Definitions → |
paddler | 1. someone paddling a canoe More Definitions → |
flanker | 1. a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver 2. a soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation More Definitions → |
hermetically | 1. in an airtight manner More Definitions → |
inhospitable | 1. unfavorable to life or growth 2. not hospitable More Definitions → |
hallucinogenic | 1. capable of producing hallucinations More Definitions → |
coleslaw | 1. basically shredded cabbage More Definitions → |
grosgrain | 1. a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs More Definitions → |
ritualistic | 1. of or characterized by or adhering to ritualism More Definitions → |
verbiage | 1. overabundance of words 2. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
salutary | 1. tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health More Definitions → |
ipecac | 1. a medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning) More Definitions → |
capitalistic | 1. favoring or practicing capitalism 2. of or relating to capitalism or capitalists More Definitions → |
draftsman | 1. a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines 2. an artist skilled at drawing More Definitions → |
reales | 1. any rational or irrational number 2. the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
rotatable | 1. capable of being rotated More Definitions → |
infanticide | 1. a person who murders an infant 2. murdering an infant More Definitions → |
bradycardia | 1. abnormally slow heartbeat More Definitions → |
porphyria | 1. a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion More Definitions → |
effectually | 1. in an effectual manner More Definitions → |
apocryphal | 1. being of questionable authenticity More Definitions → |
pallid | 1. abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress 2. (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble More Definitions → |
antipathy | 1. a feeling of intense dislike 2. the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided More Definitions → |
skinheads | 1. a youth subculture that appeared first in England in the late 1960s as a working-class reaction to the hippies; hair was cropped close to the scalp; wore work-shirts and short jeans (supported by suspenders) and heavy red boots; involved in attacks against Asians and football hooliganism More Definitions → |
atone | 1. make amends for 2. turn away from sin or do penitence More Definitions → |
valse | 1. a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat More Definitions → |
individualised | 1. made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual More Definitions → |
glabrous | 1. having no hair or similar growth; smooth More Definitions → |
bleacher | 1. a worker who bleaches (cloth or flour etc.) More Definitions → |
conquistador | 1. an adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century) More Definitions → |
wastebasket | 1. a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish More Definitions → |
unknowable | 1. not knowable More Definitions → |
scarier | 1. provoking fear or terror More Definitions → |
steelman | 1. a worker engaged in making steel More Definitions → |
separatism | 1. a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups 2. a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists More Definitions → |
ideation | 1. the process of forming and relating ideas More Definitions → |
milage | 1. distance measured in miles More Definitions → |
luxuriant | 1. marked by complexity and richness of detail 2. displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses More Definitions → |
mulatto | 1. an offspring of a black and a white parent More Definitions → |
plausibly | 1. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence More Definitions → |
driveshaft | 1. a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application More Definitions → |
recuperation | 1. gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury More Definitions → |
dampness | 1. a slight wetness More Definitions → |
kampong | 1. a native malay village More Definitions → |
phallic | 1. relating to a phallus especially as an embodiment of generative power 2. resembling or being a phallus More Definitions → |
breakneck | 1. moving at very high speed More Definitions → |
shofar | 1. an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions More Definitions → |
teratology | 1. the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism More Definitions → |
mechanization | 1. the condition of having a highly technical implementation 2. the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware More Definitions → |
cordage | 1. the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords 2. the ropes in the rigging of a ship More Definitions → |
loath | 1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom 2. (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed More Definitions → |
unsophisticated | 1. not wise in the ways of the world 2. lacking complexity More Definitions → |
meatless | 1. lacking meat More Definitions → |
institutionally | 1. by an institution More Definitions → |
antisera | 1. blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease More Definitions → |
astonish | 1. affect with wonder More Definitions → |
dynastic | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of a dynasty More Definitions → |
cognizance | 1. having knowledge of 2. range of what one can know or understand More Definitions → |
savoring | 1. taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality More Definitions → |
casbah | 1. an older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa; the quarter in which the citadel is located More Definitions → |
vaginitis | 1. inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis) More Definitions → |
nearness | 1. the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance More Definitions → |
procurator | 1. a person authorized to act for another 2. (ancient Rome) someone employed by the Roman Emperor to manage finance and taxes More Definitions → |
plaintive | 1. expressing sorrow More Definitions → |
disreputable | 1. lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance More Definitions → |
seraph | 1. an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child More Definitions → |
dressmaker | 1. someone who makes or mends dresses More Definitions → |
reaffirmation | 1. renewed affirmation More Definitions → |
noradrenaline | 1. a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses More Definitions → |
publican | 1. the keeper of a public house More Definitions → |
hoar | 1. showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair 2. ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) More Definitions → |
afterimage | 1. an image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased More Definitions → |
debutante | 1. a young woman making her debut into society More Definitions → |
aileron | 1. an airfoil that controls lateral motion More Definitions → |
handmaid | 1. in a subordinate position 2. a personal maid or female attendant More Definitions → |
yellowtail | 1. superior food fish of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean with broad yellow stripe along the sides and on the tail 2. game fish of southern California and Mexico having a yellow tail fin More Definitions → |
handily | 1. in a convenient manner 2. with no difficulty More Definitions → |
jiao | 1. 10 jiao equal 1 yuan in China More Definitions → |
banister | 1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling More Definitions → |
technobabble | 1. technical jargon from computing and other high-tech subjects More Definitions → |
rationalist | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of rationalism 2. someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes More Definitions → |
blat | 1. cry plaintively More Definitions → |
baptize | 1. administer baptism to More Definitions → |
immigrate | 1. migrate to a new environment 2. introduce or send as immigrants More Definitions → |
carbonaceous | 1. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon More Definitions → |
scampi | 1. large shrimp sauteed in oil or butter and garlic More Definitions → |
athleticism | 1. intense energy More Definitions → |
misreading | 1. misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading More Definitions → |
nasopharyngeal | 1. of or relating to or located near the nasopharynx More Definitions → |
fatigues | 1. military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor More Definitions → |
relaxer | 1. any agent that produces relaxation More Definitions → |
unequaled | 1. radically distinctive and without equal More Definitions → |
loggia | 1. a roofed arcade or gallery with open sides stretching along the front or side of a building; often at an upper level More Definitions → |
baobab | 1. African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread More Definitions → |
multicellular | 1. consisting of many cells More Definitions → |
cedarwood | 1. durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests More Definitions → |
unjustifiable | 1. incapable of being justified or explained More Definitions → |
cloverleaf | 1. an interchange that does not require left-hand turns More Definitions → |
saucier | 1. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality 2. improperly forward or bold More Definitions → |
befallen | 1. become of; happen to 2. happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance More Definitions → |
microscopically | 1. by using a microscope; so as to be visible only with a microscope; as seen with a microscope 2. as if by using a microscope; with extreme precision and attention to detail; in minute detail More Definitions → |
defibrillation | 1. treatment by stopping fibrillation of heart muscles (usually by electric shock delivered by a defibrillator) More Definitions → |
animism | 1. the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls More Definitions → |
conciliatory | 1. making or willing to make concessions 2. intended to placate More Definitions → |
schemata | 1. an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world 2. a schematic or preliminary plan More Definitions → |
showman | 1. a person skilled at making effective presentations 2. a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments More Definitions → |
psalmist | 1. a composer of sacred songs More Definitions → |
noma | 1. acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children More Definitions → |
lamentation | 1. a cry of sorrow and grief 2. the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief More Definitions → |
apportion | 1. distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose 2. give out as one's portion or share More Definitions → |
basswood | 1. soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork 2. any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber More Definitions → |
patrimony | 1. a church endowment 2. an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture) More Definitions → |
seawall | 1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away More Definitions → |
sanitize | 1. make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing 2. make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features More Definitions → |
jamb | 1. upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame More Definitions → |
knave | 1. a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel 2. one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince More Definitions → |
broadcloth | 1. a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish 2. a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib More Definitions → |
layover | 1. a brief stay in the course of a journey More Definitions → |
classless | 1. favoring social equality More Definitions → |
slacking | 1. the evasion of work or duty More Definitions → |
alkaloid | 1. natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants More Definitions → |
vicariously | 1. indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute More Definitions → |
amendatory | 1. effecting amendment More Definitions → |
handedness | 1. the property of using one hand more than the other More Definitions → |
fascinate | 1. cause to be interested or curious 2. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe More Definitions → |
appealable | 1. capable of being appealed especially to a higher tribunal More Definitions → |
waw | 1. the 6th letter of the Hebrew alphabet More Definitions → |
garish | 1. tastelessly showy More Definitions → |
campana | 1. the shape of a bell More Definitions → |
baronet | 1. a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight More Definitions → |
atresia | 1. an abnormal condition in which a normal opening or tube in the body (as the urethra) is closed or absent More Definitions → |
bombastic | 1. ostentatiously lofty in style More Definitions → |
airlock | 1. a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure More Definitions → |
cosmonaut | 1. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft More Definitions → |
blowback | 1. the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired 2. misinformation resulting from the recirculation into the source country of disinformation previously planted abroad by that country's intelligence service More Definitions → |
snarled | 1. tangled in knots or snarls More Definitions → |
circumpolar | 1. (of a celestial body) continually visible above the horizon during the entire 360 degrees of daily travel 2. located or found throughout a polar region More Definitions → |
unearthly | 1. concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul 2. suggesting the operation of supernatural influences More Definitions → |
bacteremia | 1. transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood More Definitions → |
predestination | 1. previous determination as if by destiny or fate 2. (theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind) More Definitions → |
fiducial | 1. relating to or of the nature of a legal trust (i.e. the holding of something in trust for another) 2. used as a fixed standard of reference for comparison or measurement More Definitions → |
foreshadowing | 1. the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand 2. indistinctly prophetic More Definitions → |
extramarital | 1. characterized by adultery More Definitions → |
radiograph | 1. a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays) More Definitions → |
stroma | 1. a mass of fungal tissue that has spore-bearing structures embedded in it or on it 2. the dense colorless framework of a chloroplast More Definitions → |
languid | 1. lacking spirit or liveliness More Definitions → |
papermaking | 1. the craft of making paper More Definitions → |
anachronistic | 1. chronologically misplaced More Definitions → |
starkly | 1. in a stark manner 2. in sharp outline or contrast More Definitions → |
ratty | 1. of or characteristic of rats 2. showing signs of wear and tear More Definitions → |
fearfully | 1. in fear 2. in an alarming manner More Definitions → |
outdoorsman | 1. a person who spends time outdoors (e.g., hunting or fishing) More Definitions → |
homogenization | 1. the act of making something homogeneous or uniform in composition More Definitions → |
pilaf | 1. rice cooked in well-seasoned broth with onions or celery and usually poultry or game or shellfish and sometimes tomatoes More Definitions → |
neurofibromatosis | 1. autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities More Definitions → |
tabulate | 1. arrange or enter in tabular form 2. shape or cut with a flat surface More Definitions → |
whitewashed | 1. coated with whitewash More Definitions → |
explication | 1. the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc. 2. a detailed explanation of the meaning of something More Definitions → |
humanely | 1. in a humane manner More Definitions → |
breakable | 1. capable of being broken or damaged 2. an article that is fragile and easily broken More Definitions → |
rainstorm | 1. a storm with rain More Definitions → |
uncoordinated | 1. lacking in cooperative planning and organization 2. lacking the skillful and effective interaction of muscle movements More Definitions → |
phrasal | 1. of or relating to or functioning as a phrase More Definitions → |
gaiety | 1. a gay feeling 2. a festive merry feeling More Definitions → |
gadolinium | 1. a ductile silvery-white ductile ferromagnetic trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group More Definitions → |
acolyte | 1. someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service; a cleric ordained in the highest of the minor orders in the Roman Catholic Church but not in the Anglican Church or the Eastern Orthodox Churches More Definitions → |
azonic | 1. not restricted to any particular zone or region More Definitions → |
frangipani | 1. any of various tropical American deciduous shrubs or trees of the genus Plumeria having milky sap and showy fragrant funnel-shaped variously colored flowers More Definitions → |
woodcarving | 1. a carving created by carving wood More Definitions → |
lave | 1. wash or flow against 2. cleanse (one's body) with soap and water More Definitions → |
headstock | 1. the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe) More Definitions → |
crabgrass | 1. grasses with creeping stems that root freely; a pest in lawns More Definitions → |
encephalomyelitis | 1. inflammation of the brain and spinal cord More Definitions → |
antic | 1. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement 2. act as or like a clown More Definitions → |
abed | 1. in bed More Definitions → |
dreadfully | 1. of a dreadful kind 2. in a dreadful manner More Definitions → |
sadder | 1. experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness 2. of things that make you feel sad More Definitions → |
ravage | 1. (usually plural) a destructive action 2. make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes More Definitions → |
unfailing | 1. not liable to failure 2. always able to supply more More Definitions → |
untoward | 1. not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society 2. contrary to your interests or welfare More Definitions → |
gaskin | 1. lower part of a horse's thigh between the hock and the stifle More Definitions → |
invigorate | 1. heighten or intensify 2. give life or energy to More Definitions → |
acrylonitrile | 1. a colorless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene More Definitions → |
patentee | 1. the inventor to whom a patent is issued More Definitions → |
troublemaker | 1. someone who deliberately stirs up trouble More Definitions → |
institutionalised | 1. given the character of an institution or incorporated into a structured and usually well-established system 2. officially placed in or committed to a specialized institution More Definitions → |
obviate | 1. get rid of something 2. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off More Definitions → |
zakat | 1. the fourth pillar of Islam is almsgiving as an act of worship More Definitions → |
defloration | 1. an act that despoils the innocence or beauty of something 2. the act of depriving a woman of her virginity (especially by rupturing the hymen through sexual intercourse) More Definitions → |
labile | 1. (chemistry, physics, biology) readily undergoing change or breakdown 2. liable to change More Definitions → |
indeterminacy | 1. the quality of being vague and poorly defined More Definitions → |
playfulness | 1. a festive merry feeling 2. a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement More Definitions → |
irrationality | 1. the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding More Definitions → |
bandanna | 1. large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief More Definitions → |
mistrial | 1. a trial that is invalid or inconclusive More Definitions → |
grappa | 1. Italian brandy made from residue of grapes after pressing More Definitions → |
conglomeration | 1. a rounded spherical form 2. a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together More Definitions → |
lanolin | 1. a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics 2. an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep) More Definitions → |
autoradiography | 1. producing a radiograph by means of the radiation emitted from the specimen being photographed More Definitions → |
quadriceps | 1. a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg More Definitions → |
dabble | 1. dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid 2. play in or as if in water, as of small children More Definitions → |
overzealous | 1. marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea More Definitions → |
shat | 1. give away information about somebody 2. have a bowel movement More Definitions → |
sanitarium | 1. a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases More Definitions → |
bacilli | 1. aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil More Definitions → |
swallowtail | 1. a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back More Definitions → |
incommunicado | 1. without the means or right to communicate More Definitions → |
unheated | 1. not having been heated or warmed More Definitions → |
cultivator | 1. someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil 2. a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture) More Definitions → |
falsifying | 1. the act of determining that something is false More Definitions → |
unsaid | 1. take back what one has said 2. not made explicit More Definitions → |
cassino | 1. a card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand More Definitions → |
instigator | 1. someone who deliberately foments trouble 2. a person who initiates a course of action More Definitions → |
vizsla | 1. Hungarian hunting dog resembling the Weimaraner but having a rich deep red coat More Definitions → |
maleate | 1. a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation More Definitions → |
annul | 1. declare invalid 2. cancel officially More Definitions → |
lanky | 1. tall and thin and having long slender limbs 2. tall and thin More Definitions → |
eavesdrop | 1. listen without the speaker's knowledge More Definitions → |
axially | 1. with respect to an axis More Definitions → |
truant | 1. one who is absent from school without permission 2. someone who shirks duty More Definitions → |
officiant | 1. a clergyman who officiates at a religious ceremony or service More Definitions → |
familiarization | 1. the experience of becoming familiar with something More Definitions → |
derailment | 1. an accident in which a train runs off its track More Definitions → |
emirate | 1. the domain controlled by an emir 2. the office of an emir More Definitions → |
corroboration | 1. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence More Definitions → |
backplate | 1. plate armor protecting the back; worn as part of a cuirass More Definitions → |
cottontail | 1. common small rabbit of North America having greyish or brownish fur and a tail with a white underside; a host for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks) More Definitions → |
capitulation | 1. a document containing the terms of surrender 2. a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic More Definitions → |
aspirant | 1. an ambitious and aspiring young person 2. desiring or striving for recognition or advancement More Definitions → |
germinal | 1. containing seeds of later development More Definitions → |
vindicate | 1. show to be right by providing justification or proof 2. maintain, uphold, or defend More Definitions → |
channelling | 1. transmit or serve as the medium for transmission 2. direct the flow of More Definitions → |
fallible | 1. likely to fail or make errors 2. wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings More Definitions → |
pantheism | 1. (rare) worship that admits or tolerates all gods 2. the doctrine or belief that God is the universe and its phenomena (taken or conceived of as a whole) or the doctrine that regards the universe as a manifestation of God More Definitions → |
jawbreaker | 1. a large round hard candy 2. a word that is hard to pronounce More Definitions → |
klebsiella | 1. a genus of nonmotile rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; some cause respiratory and other infections More Definitions → |
incalculable | 1. not able to be computed or enumerated 2. too much to be measured More Definitions → |
pearlescent | 1. having a play of lustrous rainbow colors More Definitions → |
mammy | 1. an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S. 2. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
organon | 1. a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledge More Definitions → |
numismatics | 1. the collection and study of money (and coins in particular) More Definitions → |
banns | 1. a public announcement of a proposed marriage More Definitions → |
asparagine | 1. a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus) More Definitions → |
daystar | 1. a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky More Definitions → |
abetted | 1. assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing More Definitions → |
halftone | 1. a print obtained from photoengraving 2. an engraving used to reproduce an illustration More Definitions → |
intentionality | 1. expressive of intentions More Definitions → |
devalued | 1. lowered in value More Definitions → |
accusative | 1. serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes 2. the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb More Definitions → |
outpace | 1. surpass in speed More Definitions → |
employable | 1. a person who is qualified and ready to work 2. physically and mentally capable of working at a regular job and available More Definitions → |
hydrography | 1. the science of the measurement and description and mapping of the surface waters of the earth with special reference to navigation More Definitions → |
equilibration | 1. stabilization by bringing into equilibrium More Definitions → |
disapproving | 1. expressing or manifesting disapproval More Definitions → |
bactericidal | 1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms More Definitions → |
interrogative | 1. relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood 2. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation More Definitions → |
deadpan | 1. deliberately impassive in manner 2. without betraying any feeling More Definitions → |
squealing | 1. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge More Definitions → |
trave | 1. a horizontal beam that extends across something More Definitions → |
persuasively | 1. in a persuasive manner More Definitions → |
septicemia | 1. invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection More Definitions → |
squalor | 1. sordid dirtiness More Definitions → |
quadrilateral | 1. having four sides 2. a four-sided polygon More Definitions → |
panelled | 1. decorate with panels 2. select from a list More Definitions → |
violative | 1. violating or tending to violate or offend against More Definitions → |
chaplet | 1. flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes More Definitions → |
narrate | 1. provide commentary for a film, for example 2. narrate or give a detailed account of More Definitions → |
painlessly | 1. without pain More Definitions → |
layperson | 1. someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person More Definitions → |
radioisotope | 1. a radioactive isotope of an element; produced either naturally or artificially More Definitions → |
ascender | 1. someone who ascends 2. a lowercase letter that has a part extending above other lowercase letters More Definitions → |
bougainvillea | 1. any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions More Definitions → |
paraplegia | 1. paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma) More Definitions → |
bleat | 1. the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this) 2. talk whiningly More Definitions → |
valiantly | 1. with valor; in a valiant manner More Definitions → |
macrobiotic | 1. of or relating to the theory or practice of macrobiotics More Definitions → |
infallibility | 1. the quality of never making an error More Definitions → |
exacerbating | 1. making worse More Definitions → |
waster | 1. someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently 2. a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to More Definitions → |
adamantly | 1. inflexibly; unshakably More Definitions → |
neoliberalism | 1. a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth More Definitions → |
tailgater | 1. a driver who follows too closely behind another motor vehicle More Definitions → |
tanka | 1. a form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables 2. a Tibetan religious painting on fabric More Definitions → |
flaccid | 1. drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness 2. out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance More Definitions → |
devastate | 1. cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly 2. overwhelm or overpower More Definitions → |
unguarded | 1. lacking protection or a guard 2. displaying or feeling no wariness More Definitions → |
collinear | 1. lying on the same line More Definitions → |
obliteration | 1. destruction by annihilating something 2. the complete destruction of every trace of something More Definitions → |
broadsheet | 1. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution More Definitions → |
womanly | 1. befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman More Definitions → |
northwards | 1. in a northern direction More Definitions → |
pneumothorax | 1. abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis) More Definitions → |
severable | 1. capable of being divided or dissociated More Definitions → |
leathery | 1. resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable More Definitions → |
bricolage | 1. construction of something by whatever material are available More Definitions → |
grimace | 1. contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state 2. a contorted facial expression More Definitions → |
guardsman | 1. a soldier who is a member of a unit called `the guard' or `guards' More Definitions → |
pannier | 1. either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle) 2. a large basket (usually one of a pair) carried by a beast of burden or on by a person More Definitions → |
parotid | 1. relating to or located near the parotid gland More Definitions → |
asci | 1. saclike structure in which ascospores are formed through sexual reproduction of ascomycetes More Definitions → |
empathic | 1. showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states More Definitions → |
ovate | 1. of a leaf shape; egg-shaped with the broader end at the base 2. rounded like an egg More Definitions → |
bathhouse | 1. a building containing dressing rooms for bathers 2. a building containing public baths More Definitions → |
tinea | 1. infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches More Definitions → |
squander | 1. spend thoughtlessly; throw away 2. spend extravagantly More Definitions → |
gazpacho | 1. a soup made with chopped tomatoes and onions and cucumbers and peppers and herbs; served cold More Definitions → |
scad | 1. any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae More Definitions → |
fiberboard | 1. wallboard composed of wood chips or shavings bonded together with resin and compressed into rigid sheets More Definitions → |
seismological | 1. of or concerned with seismology More Definitions → |
dace | 1. small European freshwater fish with a slender bluish-green body More Definitions → |
comparably | 1. in a comparable manner or to a comparable degree More Definitions → |
protractor | 1. drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles More Definitions → |
plaything | 1. an artifact designed to be played with More Definitions → |
unoriginal | 1. not original; not being or productive of something fresh and unusual More Definitions → |
pander | 1. yield (to); give satisfaction to 2. arrange for sexual partners for others More Definitions → |
calfskin | 1. fine leather from the skin of a calf More Definitions → |
strangling | 1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe More Definitions → |
basting | 1. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together 2. moistening a roast as it is cooking More Definitions → |
insignificance | 1. the quality of having little or no significance More Definitions → |
miniaturization | 1. act of making on a greatly reduced scale More Definitions → |
moderato | 1. (of tempo) moderate More Definitions → |
cartographer | 1. a person who makes maps More Definitions → |
imaginatively | 1. with imagination More Definitions → |
malabsorption | 1. abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract More Definitions → |
blanched | 1. anemic looking from illness or emotion 2. (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light More Definitions → |
silverback | 1. an adult male gorilla with grey hairs across the back More Definitions → |
vegetal | 1. composed of vegetation or plants 2. (of reproduction) characterized by asexual processes More Definitions → |
unequalled | 1. radically distinctive and without equal More Definitions → |
hemochromatosis | 1. pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints More Definitions → |
visualiser | 1. one whose prevailing mental imagery is visual More Definitions → |
temperamental | 1. relating to or caused by temperament 2. subject to sharply varying moods More Definitions → |
dyskinesia | 1. abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements More Definitions → |
dally | 1. behave carelessly or indifferently 2. waste time More Definitions → |
nauseous | 1. causing or able to cause nausea 2. feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit More Definitions → |
crewman | 1. any member of a ship's crew 2. a member of a flight crew More Definitions → |
tailpipe | 1. a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car More Definitions → |
pullback | 1. a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back 2. (military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops) More Definitions → |
paleontological | 1. of or relating to paleontology More Definitions → |
diagramming | 1. providing a chart or outline of a system 2. make a schematic or technical drawing that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed More Definitions → |
maim | 1. injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation More Definitions → |
innards | 1. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) More Definitions → |
cochlea | 1. the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti More Definitions → |
punctually | 1. at the expected or proper time More Definitions → |
annotating | 1. the act of adding notes More Definitions → |
avocet | 1. long-legged web-footed black-and-white shorebird with slender upward-curving bill More Definitions → |
gassed | 1. attack with gas; subject to gas fumes 2. show off More Definitions → |
marabou | 1. large African black-and-white carrion-eating stork; its downy underwing feathers are used to trim garments 2. the downy feathers of marabou storks are used for trimming garments More Definitions → |
acetal | 1. any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules More Definitions → |
gassing | 1. the process of interacting with gas 2. the deliberate act of poisoning some person or animal with gas More Definitions → |
wallboard | 1. a wide flat board used to cover walls or partitions; made from plaster or wood pulp or other materials and used primarily to form the interior walls of houses More Definitions → |
embargoes | 1. a government order imposing a trade barrier More Definitions → |
spiralling | 1. to wind or move in a spiral course 2. form a spiral More Definitions → |
speedboat | 1. a fast motorboat More Definitions → |
lovastatin | 1. an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate More Definitions → |
realizable | 1. capable of being realized 2. capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do More Definitions → |
stomatitis | 1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth More Definitions → |
neatness | 1. the state of being neat and smart and trim 2. the trait of being neat and orderly More Definitions → |
dramatics | 1. participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity 2. the art of writing and producing plays More Definitions → |
valuer | 1. someone who assesses the monetary worth of possessions More Definitions → |
grosbeak | 1. any of various finches of Europe or America having a massive and powerful bill More Definitions → |
crabmeat | 1. the edible flesh of any of various crabs More Definitions → |
breccia | 1. a rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand More Definitions → |
spaz | 1. to act insanely More Definitions → |
hyperparathyroidism | 1. excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis) More Definitions → |
zapped | 1. strike suddenly and with force 2. kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting More Definitions → |
gamin | 1. (sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets More Definitions → |
gapping | 1. make an opening or gap in More Definitions → |
cahoot | 1. collusion More Definitions → |
brainwash | 1. persuade completely, often through coercion 2. submit to brainwashing; indoctrinate forcibly More Definitions → |
theocratic | 1. of or relating to or being a theocracy More Definitions → |
drinkable | 1. any liquid suitable for drinking 2. suitable for drinking More Definitions → |
amble | 1. walk leisurely 2. a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) More Definitions → |
pejorative | 1. expressing disapproval More Definitions → |
speculator | 1. someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts 2. someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains More Definitions → |
panicking | 1. be overcome by a sudden fear 2. cause sudden fear in or fill with sudden panic More Definitions → |
valvular | 1. relating to or operating by means of valves More Definitions → |
dander | 1. small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people 2. a feeling of anger and animosity More Definitions → |
wheaten | 1. of or relating to or derived from wheat More Definitions → |
arugula | 1. erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender More Definitions → |
remunerated | 1. receiving or eligible for compensation More Definitions → |
deprecating | 1. tending to diminish or disparage More Definitions → |
equalisation | 1. the act of making equal or uniform More Definitions → |
professorial | 1. relating to or characteristic of professors More Definitions → |
ducal | 1. of or belonging to or suitable for a duke More Definitions → |
dyadic | 1. of or relating to a dyad or based on two More Definitions → |
downcast | 1. directed downward 2. filled with melancholy and despondency More Definitions → |
decapitation | 1. execution by cutting off the victim's head 2. killing by cutting off the head More Definitions → |
seamanship | 1. skill in sailing More Definitions → |
orthogonality | 1. the relation of opposition between things at right angles 2. the quality of lying or intersecting at right angles More Definitions → |
bondsman | 1. a male slave 2. someone who signs a bond as surety for someone else More Definitions → |
harmonium | 1. a free-reeded instrument with a piano keyboard in which air is forced through the reeds by bellows More Definitions → |
sirdar | 1. an important person in India More Definitions → |
lasagne | 1. baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables 2. very wide flat strips of pasta More Definitions → |
latrine | 1. a public toilet in a military area More Definitions → |
unexplainable | 1. not to be accounted for or explained More Definitions → |
misadventure | 1. an instance of misfortune More Definitions → |
subhead | 1. a heading of a subdivision of a text More Definitions → |
carboxylate | 1. treat (a chemical compound) with carboxyl or carboxylic acid More Definitions → |
pintail | 1. long-necked river duck of the Old and New Worlds having elongated central tail feathers More Definitions → |
aper | 1. someone who copies the words or behavior of another More Definitions → |
chickpea | 1. the seed of the chickpea plant 2. Asiatic herb cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds More Definitions → |
marzipan | 1. almond paste and egg whites More Definitions → |
castrated | 1. deprived of sexual capacity or sexual attributes More Definitions → |
prosaic | 1. not fanciful or imaginative 2. lacking wit or imagination More Definitions → |
diadem | 1. an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty More Definitions → |
anoxic | 1. relating to or marked by a severe deficiency of oxygen in tissues or organs More Definitions → |
infiltrator | 1. someone who takes up a position surreptitiously for the purpose of espionage 2. an intruder (as troops) with hostile intent More Definitions → |
bimodal | 1. of a distribution; having or occurring with two modes More Definitions → |
taxiway | 1. a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport More Definitions → |
suffocate | 1. deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing 2. impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of More Definitions → |
sporulation | 1. asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores More Definitions → |
stepdaughter | 1. a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage More Definitions → |
hallow | 1. render holy by means of religious rites More Definitions → |
wharves | 1. a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats More Definitions → |
chastisement | 1. verbal punishment 2. a rebuke for making a mistake More Definitions → |
quaternion | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one More Definitions → |
unmitigated | 1. not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier More Definitions → |
orientalism | 1. the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations More Definitions → |
abbreviate | 1. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements 2. shorten More Definitions → |
sabot | 1. a shoe carved from a single block of wood 2. footwear usually with wooden soles More Definitions → |
matriarch | 1. a female head of a family or tribe 2. a feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons) More Definitions → |
assail | 1. attack someone physically or emotionally 2. launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with More Definitions → |
flirtation | 1. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest More Definitions → |
collagenase | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin More Definitions → |
carboniferous | 1. of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era 2. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon More Definitions → |
equanimity | 1. steadiness of mind under stress More Definitions → |
stowage | 1. the charge for stowing goods 2. a room in which things are stored More Definitions → |
subclinical | 1. relating to the stage in the development of a disease before the symptoms are observed More Definitions → |
merganser | 1. large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges More Definitions → |
glamor | 1. alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal) More Definitions → |
assimilating | 1. capable of taking (gas, light, or liquids) into a solution More Definitions → |
scram | 1. leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form More Definitions → |
dynamometer | 1. measuring instrument designed to measure power More Definitions → |
inaugurate | 1. commence officially 2. open ceremoniously or dedicate formally More Definitions → |
nanosecond | 1. one billionth (10^-9) of a second; one thousandth of a microsecond More Definitions → |
extensional | 1. defining a word by listing the class of entities to which the word correctly applies More Definitions → |
percale | 1. a fine closely woven cotton fabric More Definitions → |
jawed | 1. of animals having jaws of a specified type More Definitions → |
hecatomb | 1. a great sacrifice; an ancient Greek or Roman sacrifice of 100 oxen More Definitions → |
legalese | 1. a style that uses the abstruse technical vocabulary of the law More Definitions → |
midstream | 1. the middle of a stream More Definitions → |
musculature | 1. the muscular system of an organism More Definitions → |
ulnar | 1. relating to or near the ulna More Definitions → |
incrimination | 1. an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed More Definitions → |
palaeontology | 1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains More Definitions → |
viscera | 1. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) More Definitions → |
crosshairs | 1. a center of interest More Definitions → |
excitability | 1. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part 2. being easily excited More Definitions → |
subpopulation | 1. a population that is part of a larger population More Definitions → |
madder | 1. Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin 2. roused to anger More Definitions → |
exterminated | 1. destroyed completely More Definitions → |
vagus | 1. a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera More Definitions → |
basenji | 1. small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability to bark More Definitions → |
postpaid | 1. used especially of mail; paid in advance More Definitions → |
lascivious | 1. driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires More Definitions → |
dispassionate | 1. unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice More Definitions → |
unionization | 1. act of forming labor unions More Definitions → |
unrecoverable | 1. incapable of being recovered or regained More Definitions → |
charmingly | 1. in a charming manner More Definitions → |
procrastinator | 1. someone who postpones work (especially out of laziness or habitual carelessness) More Definitions → |
firebrand | 1. a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning 2. someone who deliberately foments trouble More Definitions → |
bathymetric | 1. of or relating to measurements of the depths of oceans or lakes More Definitions → |
neuroanatomy | 1. the anatomy of the nervous system More Definitions → |
deprecation | 1. a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster 2. the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself) More Definitions → |
intimation | 1. an indirect suggestion 2. a slight suggestion or vague understanding More Definitions → |
synergistically | 1. (of group) in a synergistic or cooperative manner 2. (of drugs or muscles) in a synergistic or interactive manner More Definitions → |
gynecomastia | 1. excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives) More Definitions → |
diagrammatic | 1. shown or represented by diagrams More Definitions → |
palaeolithic | 1. of or relating to the second period of the Stone Age (following the eolithic) More Definitions → |
sectarianism | 1. a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination More Definitions → |
anarchic | 1. without law or control More Definitions → |
presentational | 1. of or relating to a presentation (especially in psychology or philosophy) More Definitions → |
underpayment | 1. a payment smaller than needed or expected 2. the act of paying less than required More Definitions → |
baklava | 1. rich Middle Eastern cake made of thin layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and honey More Definitions → |
tapa | 1. the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus 2. a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark More Definitions → |
repudiate | 1. cast off 2. refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid More Definitions → |
destabilization | 1. an event that causes a loss of equilibrium (as of a ship or aircraft) 2. the action of destabilizing; making something less stable (especially of a government or country or economy) More Definitions → |
advisability | 1. the quality of being advisable More Definitions → |
heritable | 1. capable of being inherited More Definitions → |
automat | 1. a vending machine from which you can get food 2. a cafeteria where food is served from machines More Definitions → |
loamy | 1. consisting of or having the character of loam More Definitions → |
haploid | 1. (genetics) an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes 2. of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes More Definitions → |
interleave | 1. provide (books) with blank leaves 2. intersperse the sectors on the concentric magnetic circular patterns written on a computer disk surface to guide the storing and recording of data More Definitions → |
triumvirate | 1. a group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority More Definitions → |
apolitical | 1. politically neutral More Definitions → |
diatonic | 1. based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of western music 2. based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals More Definitions → |
instar | 1. an insect or other arthropod between molts More Definitions → |
wherewithal | 1. the necessary means (especially financial means) More Definitions → |
triamcinolone | 1. a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent More Definitions → |
paperboy | 1. a boy who sells or delivers newspapers More Definitions → |
sartorius | 1. a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body More Definitions → |
ablution | 1. the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels More Definitions → |
rickettsia | 1. any of a group of very small rod-shaped bacteria that live in biting arthropods (as ticks and mites) and cause disease in vertebrate hosts; they cause typhus and other febrile diseases in human beings More Definitions → |
windbreaker | 1. a kind of heavy jacket More Definitions → |
handcuff | 1. confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs 2. shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs More Definitions → |
palmar | 1. relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot More Definitions → |
cephalic | 1. of or relating to the head More Definitions → |
birdbath | 1. an ornamental basin (usually in a garden) for birds to bathe in More Definitions → |
vacuous | 1. devoid of intelligence or thought 2. devoid of significance or force More Definitions → |
equilateral | 1. having all sides or faces equal 2. a figure whose sides are all equal More Definitions → |
teary | 1. with eyes full of tears More Definitions → |
wallflower | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers 2. perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum More Definitions → |
uncritical | 1. marked by disregard for critical standards or procedures 2. not critical; not tending to find or call attention to errors More Definitions → |
infatuated | 1. marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness More Definitions → |
housebreaking | 1. trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent More Definitions → |
rhythmically | 1. in a rhythmic manner More Definitions → |
abrogate | 1. revoke formally More Definitions → |
unleavened | 1. made without leavening More Definitions → |
stockade | 1. surround with a stockade in order to fortify 2. fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense More Definitions → |
determinable | 1. capable of being determined or limited or fixed More Definitions → |
degreaser | 1. a chemical substance that dissolves water-insoluble substances, such as greases and oils. More Definitions → |
faze | 1. disturb the composure of More Definitions → |
penman | 1. informal terms for journalists More Definitions → |
declassification | 1. reduction or removal by the government of restrictions on a classified document or weapon More Definitions → |
maquiladora | 1. an assembly plant in Mexico (near the United States border); parts are shipped into Mexico and the finished product is shipped back across the border More Definitions → |
henchman | 1. someone who assists in a plot More Definitions → |
patrolman | 1. a policeman who patrols a given region More Definitions → |
basilisk | 1. (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance 2. ancient brass cannon More Definitions → |
balderdash | 1. trivial nonsense More Definitions → |
sandbar | 1. a bar of sand More Definitions → |
satyr | 1. man with strong sexual desires 2. one of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns More Definitions → |
fearlessly | 1. without fear More Definitions → |
ajar | 1. slightly open More Definitions → |
coalescence | 1. the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts More Definitions → |
copperplate | 1. a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings 2. a print made from an engraved copperplate More Definitions → |
unabashedly | 1. in an unabashed manner More Definitions → |
lanthanum | 1. a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth More Definitions → |
elastin | 1. a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries More Definitions → |
neoconservative | 1. a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism More Definitions → |
laxity | 1. the condition of being physiologically lax 2. the quality of being lax and neglectful More Definitions → |
deathly | 1. having the physical appearance of death 2. causing or capable of causing death More Definitions → |
fairyland | 1. something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality) 2. the enchanted realm of fairies More Definitions → |
railcar | 1. a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad More Definitions → |
industrially | 1. by industrial means More Definitions → |
cathouse | 1. a building where prostitutes are available More Definitions → |
entreat | 1. ask for or request earnestly More Definitions → |
intervertebral | 1. pertaining to the space between two vertebrae More Definitions → |
brainless | 1. not using intelligence More Definitions → |
annihilator | 1. a total destroyer More Definitions → |
placate | 1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of More Definitions → |
caduceus | 1. an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes More Definitions → |
rollerblading | 1. skating using Rollerblades More Definitions → |
coeducational | 1. attended by members of both sexes More Definitions → |
abounding | 1. existing in abundance More Definitions → |
ambidextrous | 1. equally skillful with each hand 2. marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another More Definitions → |
poacher | 1. someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another 2. a cooking vessel designed to poach food (such as fish or eggs) More Definitions → |
meany | 1. a person of mean disposition More Definitions → |
certifiable | 1. fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly) 2. capable of being guaranteed or certified More Definitions → |
adjunctive | 1. joining; forming an adjunct More Definitions → |
payola | 1. a bribe given to a disc jockey to induce him to promote a particular record More Definitions → |
hosanna | 1. a cry of praise or adoration (to God) More Definitions → |
vaporization | 1. annihilation by vaporizing something 2. the process of becoming a vapor More Definitions → |
aerobatics | 1. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft More Definitions → |
copulation | 1. sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur More Definitions → |
paroxysmal | 1. accompanied by or of the nature of paroxysms More Definitions → |
arborist | 1. a specialist in treating damaged trees More Definitions → |
uncaring | 1. lacking affection or warm feeling 2. without care or thought for others More Definitions → |
ambergris | 1. waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume More Definitions → |
clearness | 1. free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression 2. the quality of clear water More Definitions → |
proration | 1. the proportional limitation of production or distribution of something (e.g. crude oil or natural gas) to some fractional part of the total capacity of each producer More Definitions → |
categorise | 1. place into or assign to a category More Definitions → |
unchangeable | 1. not changeable or subject to change More Definitions → |
magisterial | 1. of or relating to a magistrate 2. offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power More Definitions → |
tatting | 1. needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle 2. the act or art of making handmade lace More Definitions → |
anguished | 1. experiencing intense pain especially mental pain More Definitions → |
postoperatively | 1. after the operation More Definitions → |
mycobacteria | 1. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases 2. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases More Definitions → |
equalled | 1. be identical or equivalent to 2. be equal to in quality or ability More Definitions → |
rheological | 1. of or relating to rheology More Definitions → |
arithmetical | 1. relating to or involving arithmetic More Definitions → |
terrarium | 1. a vivarium in which selected living plants are kept and observed More Definitions → |
royally | 1. in a royal manner More Definitions → |
dative | 1. the category of nouns serving as the indirect object of a verb More Definitions → |
retrain | 1. teach new skills 2. train again More Definitions → |
swordplay | 1. the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully More Definitions → |
eyewash | 1. lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes More Definitions → |
topcoat | 1. a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter More Definitions → |
dishonorable | 1. lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor 2. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive More Definitions → |
thwarting | 1. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts 2. preventing realization or attainment of a desire More Definitions → |
crackpot | 1. a whimsically eccentric person More Definitions → |
micrograph | 1. a graphic reproduction (as a photograph) of the image of an object formed by a microscope. More Definitions → |
impregnation | 1. material with which something is impregnated 2. the process of totally saturating something with a substance More Definitions → |
retrievable | 1. capable of being regained especially with effort More Definitions → |
skanky | 1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
maltose | 1. a white crystalline sugar formed during the digestion of starches More Definitions → |
immolation | 1. killing or offering as a sacrifice More Definitions → |
broadsword | 1. a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab More Definitions → |
blaxploitation | 1. the exploitation of black people (especially with regard to stereotyped roles in movies) More Definitions → |
blankly | 1. in a blank and uncomprehending manner More Definitions → |
chantry | 1. an endowment for the singing of Masses 2. a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor More Definitions → |
conflagration | 1. a very intense and uncontrolled fire More Definitions → |
fondant | 1. candy made of a thick creamy sugar paste More Definitions → |
atheneum | 1. a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning 2. a place where reading materials are available More Definitions → |
marksmanship | 1. skill in shooting More Definitions → |
arteritis | 1. inflammation of an artery More Definitions → |
cataclysm | 1. a sudden violent change in the earth's surface 2. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune More Definitions → |
harried | 1. troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances 2. annoy continually or chronically More Definitions → |
transshipment | 1. the transfer from one conveyance to another for shipment More Definitions → |
panto | 1. an abbreviation of pantomime More Definitions → |
fatherless | 1. having no living father 2. not having a known or legally responsible father More Definitions → |
acclimation | 1. adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment) More Definitions → |
capsular | 1. resembling a capsule 2. of or relating to a capsule More Definitions → |
evangelicalism | 1. stresses the importance of personal conversion and faith as the means of salvation More Definitions → |
pageantry | 1. a rich and spectacular ceremony 2. an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes More Definitions → |
iconoclast | 1. a destroyer of images used in religious worship 2. someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions More Definitions → |
disparage | 1. express a negative opinion of More Definitions → |
jacaranda | 1. an important Brazilian timber tree yielding a heavy hard dark-colored wood streaked with black More Definitions → |
phraseology | 1. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
chessboard | 1. a checkerboard used to play chess More Definitions → |
morass | 1. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot More Definitions → |
marly | 1. of or relating to or resembling or abounding in marl More Definitions → |
scumbag | 1. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible More Definitions → |
tasse | 1. one of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs More Definitions → |
membranous | 1. relating to or made of or similar to a membrane 2. characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane) More Definitions → |
calligraphic | 1. of or relating to or expressed in calligraphy More Definitions → |
panelling | 1. decorate with panels 2. select from a list More Definitions → |
bandleader | 1. the leader of a dance band More Definitions → |
prayerful | 1. disposed to pray or appearing to pray More Definitions → |
transfixed | 1. having your attention fixated as though by a spell More Definitions → |
undercarriage | 1. framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle More Definitions → |
leaven | 1. cause to puff up with a leaven 2. a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid More Definitions → |
unwary | 1. not alert to danger or deception More Definitions → |
amelioration | 1. the act of relieving ills and changing for the better More Definitions → |
bivalve | 1. marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together 2. used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.) More Definitions → |
extractable | 1. capable of being extracted More Definitions → |
acquiesce | 1. to agree or express agreement More Definitions → |
alacrity | 1. liveliness and eagerness More Definitions → |
workaholic | 1. person with a compulsive need to work More Definitions → |
drawbridge | 1. a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it More Definitions → |
locative | 1. the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the state or action denoted by the verb 2. A case used to indicate place, or the place where, or wherein. More Definitions → |
anoxia | 1. severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues More Definitions → |
kazoo | 1. a toy wind instrument that has a membrane that makes a sound when you hum into the mouthpiece More Definitions → |
azathioprine | 1. an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ More Definitions → |
nystagmus | 1. involuntary movements of the eyeballs; its presence or absence is used to diagnose a variety of neurological and visual disorders More Definitions → |
unsympathetic | 1. not sympathetic or disposed toward 2. (of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings More Definitions → |
gaffe | 1. a socially awkward or tactless act More Definitions → |
nationhood | 1. the state of being a nation More Definitions → |
differentiator | 1. a person who (or that which) differentiates More Definitions → |
reexamine | 1. look at again; examine again More Definitions → |
dilate | 1. become wider 2. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing More Definitions → |
skipjack | 1. oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito 2. medium-sized tuna-like food fish of warm Atlantic and Pacific waters; less valued than tuna More Definitions → |
scrapper | 1. someone who fights (or is fighting) More Definitions → |
psychotherapeutic | 1. of or relating to or practicing psychotherapy 2. emotionally purging More Definitions → |
algebraically | 1. in an algebraic manner More Definitions → |
compactly | 1. in a compact manner or state 2. with concise and precise brevity; to the point More Definitions → |
halothane | 1. a nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures More Definitions → |
corsage | 1. an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present More Definitions → |
laboured | 1. lacking natural ease 2. requiring or showing effort More Definitions → |
unreliability | 1. the trait of not being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
evolutionarily | 1. in an evolutionary way; from an evolutionary point of view More Definitions → |
collimation | 1. the accurate adjustment of the line of sight of a telescope More Definitions → |
unrecognizable | 1. defying recognition as e.g. because of damage or alteration More Definitions → |
criminalize | 1. treat as a criminal 2. declare illegal; outlaw More Definitions → |
stylistically | 1. in a rhetorically stylistic manner More Definitions → |
plication | 1. an angular or rounded shape made by folding 2. the act of folding in parallel folds More Definitions → |
sika | 1. small deer of Japan with slightly forked antlers More Definitions → |
kauri | 1. resin of the kauri trees of New Zealand; found usually as a fossil; also collected for making varnishes and linoleum 2. tall timber tree of New Zealand having white straight-grained wood More Definitions → |
deface | 1. mar or spoil the appearance of More Definitions → |
chambray | 1. a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp More Definitions → |
metaphase | 1. the second stage of meiosis 2. the second stage of mitosis More Definitions → |
gynaecological | 1. of or relating to or practicing gynecology More Definitions → |
haywire | 1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular 2. not functioning properly More Definitions → |
reinterpretation | 1. a new or different meaning 2. a new or different interpretation More Definitions → |
disheartened | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic More Definitions → |
overage | 1. a surplus or excess of money or merchandise that is actually on hand and that exceeds expectations 2. too old to be useful More Definitions → |
wads | 1. a large number or amount More Definitions → |
backstop | 1. (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher 2. (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field More Definitions → |
sunshade | 1. a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun 2. a handheld collapsible source of shade More Definitions → |
beaked | 1. having or resembling a beak More Definitions → |
rateable | 1. liable to payment of locally assessed property taxes More Definitions → |
tactically | 1. with regard to tactics More Definitions → |
sarcophagus | 1. a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions) More Definitions → |
hardboard | 1. a cheap hard material made from wood chips that are pressed together and bound with synthetic resin More Definitions → |
toccata | 1. a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style More Definitions → |
tonality | 1. any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music More Definitions → |
glamourous | 1. having an air of allure, romance and excitement More Definitions → |
harpist | 1. someone who plays the harp More Definitions → |
paralyze | 1. make powerless and unable to function 2. cause to be paralyzed and immobile More Definitions → |
antithetical | 1. sharply contrasted in character or purpose More Definitions → |
languish | 1. lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief 2. have a desire for something or someone who is not present More Definitions → |
feathery | 1. resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers 2. characterized by a covering of feathers More Definitions → |
reasoner | 1. someone who reasons logically More Definitions → |
amateurish | 1. lacking professional skill or expertise More Definitions → |
gaily | 1. in a gay manner More Definitions → |
drumbeat | 1. the sound made by beating a drum 2. (military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown More Definitions → |
jubilation | 1. a feeling of extreme joy 2. a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event More Definitions → |
pastiche | 1. a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources 2. a work of art that imitates the style of some previous work More Definitions → |
abeyance | 1. temporary cessation or suspension More Definitions → |
snagging | 1. catch on a snag 2. get by acting quickly and smartly More Definitions → |
syntactical | 1. of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax More Definitions → |
invalidating | 1. establishing as invalid or untrue More Definitions → |
allyl | 1. the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene More Definitions → |
gentian | 1. any of various plants of the family Gentianaceae especially the genera Gentiana and Gentianella and Gentianopsis More Definitions → |
sidereal | 1. of or relating to the stars or constellations 2. (of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars More Definitions → |
shagged | 1. dance the shag 2. having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags More Definitions → |
phallus | 1. the male sex organ More Definitions → |
foramen | 1. a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure More Definitions → |
appetizing | 1. appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma More Definitions → |
intaglio | 1. a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print 2. glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo) More Definitions → |
downdraft | 1. a strong downward air current More Definitions → |
glaciation | 1. the condition of being covered with glaciers or masses of ice; the result of glacial action 2. the process of covering the earth with glaciers or masses of ice More Definitions → |
paralytic | 1. relating to or of the nature of paralysis 2. a person suffering from paralysis More Definitions → |
eastwards | 1. toward the east More Definitions → |
asinine | 1. extremely silly or stupid More Definitions → |
parsimonious | 1. excessively unwilling to spend More Definitions → |
lawman | 1. an officer of the law More Definitions → |
pinafore | 1. a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing More Definitions → |
assemblywoman | 1. a woman assemblyman More Definitions → |
soaker | 1. a heavy rain 2. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually More Definitions → |
counterexample | 1. refutation by example More Definitions → |
intima | 1. the innermost membrane of an organ (especially the inner lining of an artery or vein or lymphatic vessel) More Definitions → |
chapped | 1. used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure 2. crack due to dehydration More Definitions → |
farcical | 1. broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce More Definitions → |
equitation | 1. the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements More Definitions → |
raze | 1. tear down so as to make flat with the ground More Definitions → |
shebang | 1. an entire system; used in the phrase `the whole shebang' More Definitions → |
rhythmical | 1. recurring with measured regularity More Definitions → |
borate | 1. a salt or ester of boric acid More Definitions → |
electromyography | 1. diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph More Definitions → |
hydrazine | 1. a colorless fuming corrosive liquid; a powerful reducing agent; used chiefly in rocket fuels More Definitions → |
agitating | 1. causing or tending to cause anger or resentment More Definitions → |
escapist | 1. a person who escapes into a world of fantasy More Definitions → |
frankness | 1. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech 2. the trait of being blunt and outspoken More Definitions → |
tatty | 1. showing signs of wear and tear 2. tastelessly showy More Definitions → |
tercentenary | 1. the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
linesman | 1. official (in tennis, soccer, football, etc.) who assists the referee in some way (especially by watching for out of bounds or offside) 2. a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines More Definitions → |
ptarmigan | 1. large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage More Definitions → |
tamale | 1. dough stuffed with a meat mixture and sometimes wrapped in corn husks and steamed More Definitions → |
basaltic | 1. of or relating to or containing basalt More Definitions → |
metamorphoses | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances More Definitions → |
costal | 1. of or relating to or near a rib More Definitions → |
inactivate | 1. release from military service or remove from the active list of military service 2. make inactive More Definitions → |
challah | 1. (Judaism) a loaf of white bread containing eggs and leavened with yeast; often formed into braided loaves and glazed with eggs before baking More Definitions → |
antihero | 1. a protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine) More Definitions → |
hasp | 1. secure or lock with a hasp 2. a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock More Definitions → |
personae | 1. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play 2. (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world More Definitions → |
administrate | 1. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of More Definitions → |
wain | 1. large open farm wagon More Definitions → |
skullcap | 1. rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head 2. a herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raised More Definitions → |
zapping | 1. strike suddenly and with force 2. kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting More Definitions → |
malcontent | 1. a person who is discontented or disgusted 2. discontented as toward authority More Definitions → |
embarrassingly | 1. causing embarrassment More Definitions → |
glassworks | 1. a workplace where glass is made More Definitions → |
ayah | 1. (in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children More Definitions → |
serviceman | 1. someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force More Definitions → |
moonbeam | 1. a ray of moonlight More Definitions → |
exclaiming | 1. an abrupt excited utterance More Definitions → |
northeasterly | 1. coming from the northeast 2. situated in or oriented toward the northeast More Definitions → |
alleyway | 1. a narrow street with walls on both sides More Definitions → |
overcharge | 1. rip off; ask an unreasonable price 2. place too much a load on More Definitions → |
evangel | 1. the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings More Definitions → |
helmsman | 1. the person who steers a ship More Definitions → |
institutionalize | 1. cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution More Definitions → |
chordal | 1. relating to or consisting of or emphasizing chords More Definitions → |
abrogation | 1. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation More Definitions → |
adduct | 1. draw a limb towards the body 2. a compound formed by an addition reaction More Definitions → |
spatiotemporal | 1. of or relating to space and time together (having both spatial extension and temporal duration) 2. existing in both space and time; having both spatial extension and temporal duration More Definitions → |
arcus | 1. a whitish deposit in the shape of an arc that is sometimes seen in the cornea More Definitions → |
allopathic | 1. of or relating to the practice of allopathy More Definitions → |
extradite | 1. hand over to the authorities of another country More Definitions → |
immanent | 1. of qualities that are spread throughout something 2. of a mental act performed entirely within the mind More Definitions → |
dipolar | 1. having equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles having opposite signs and separated by a small distance More Definitions → |
vacuole | 1. a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell More Definitions → |
disembark | 1. go ashore More Definitions → |
potentiality | 1. the inherent capacity for coming into being 2. an aptitude that may be developed More Definitions → |
recuperate | 1. regain or make up for 2. regain a former condition after a financial loss More Definitions → |
skateboarder | 1. someone who skates on a skateboard More Definitions → |
frogman | 1. someone who works underwater More Definitions → |
woodgrain | 1. texture produced by the fibers in wood More Definitions → |
angelfish | 1. a butterfly fish of the genus Pomacanthus 2. deep-bodied disk-shaped food fish of warmer western Atlantic coastal waters More Definitions → |
extragalactic | 1. outside or beyond a galaxy More Definitions → |
filtrate | 1. remove by passing through a filter 2. the product of filtration; a gas or liquid that has been passed through a filter More Definitions → |
flyaway | 1. guided by whim and fancy 2. (of hair or clothing) worn loose More Definitions → |
debarred | 1. bar temporarily; from school, office, etc. 2. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off More Definitions → |
apologia | 1. a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly More Definitions → |
provincially | 1. by the province; through the province More Definitions → |
nationalization | 1. the action of forming or becoming a nation 2. the action of rendering national in character More Definitions → |
coaxing | 1. flattery designed to gain favor 2. pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade More Definitions → |
marshy | 1. (of soil) soft and watery More Definitions → |
straightaway | 1. performed with little or no delay 2. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening More Definitions → |
cryostat | 1. a thermostat that operates at very low temperatures More Definitions → |
zinnia | 1. any of various plants of the genus Zinnia cultivated for their variously and brightly colored flower heads More Definitions → |
metamorphism | 1. change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances More Definitions → |
dialectics | 1. a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces More Definitions → |
railroader | 1. an employee of a railroad More Definitions → |
elastase | 1. a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin More Definitions → |
lari | 1. the basic unit of money in Georgia More Definitions → |
praline | 1. cookie-sized candy made of brown sugar and butter and pecans More Definitions → |
agitate | 1. try to stir up public opinion 2. cause to be agitated, excited, or roused More Definitions → |
abdication | 1. a formal resignation and renunciation of powers 2. the act of abdicating More Definitions → |
quartzite | 1. hard metamorphic rock consisting essentially of interlocking quartz crystals More Definitions → |
underestimation | 1. an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value More Definitions → |
rattler | 1. pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken 2. a railroad train consisting of freight cars More Definitions → |
ballade | 1. a poem consisting of 3 stanzas and an envoy More Definitions → |
hybridisation | 1. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids More Definitions → |
gerontological | 1. of or relating to or practicing geriatrics More Definitions → |
pedant | 1. a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit More Definitions → |
banality | 1. a trite or obvious remark More Definitions → |
distantly | 1. from or at a distance More Definitions → |
queasy | 1. causing or able to cause nausea 2. feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit More Definitions → |
averting | 1. the act of preventing something from occurring 2. the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away More Definitions → |
tapeworm | 1. ribbonlike flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates More Definitions → |
shallot | 1. aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion 2. type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning More Definitions → |
faubourg | 1. a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city More Definitions → |
chalky | 1. composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk 2. of something having the color of chalk More Definitions → |
teamster | 1. the driver of a team of horses doing hauling 2. someone who drives a truck as an occupation More Definitions → |
combatting | 1. battle or contend against in or as if in a battle More Definitions → |
multinomial | 1. having the character of a polynomial 2. a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms More Definitions → |
glans | 1. a small rounded structure; especially that at the end of the penis or clitoris More Definitions → |
thousandth | 1. position 1,000 in a countable series of things 2. one part in a thousand equal parts More Definitions → |
ageism | 1. discrimination on the basis of a person's age More Definitions → |
bendable | 1. capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking More Definitions → |
resonating | 1. characterized by resonance More Definitions → |
sacrilege | 1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character More Definitions → |
demagogue | 1. a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices More Definitions → |
demean | 1. reduce in worth or character, usually verbally More Definitions → |
glyceraldehyde | 1. a sweet crystalline aldehyde formed by the breakdown of sugars More Definitions → |
propanol | 1. a clear colorless volatile liquid (alcohol) used as a solvent and antiseptic More Definitions → |
cyclamen | 1. Mediterranean plant widely cultivated as a houseplant for its showy dark green leaves splotched with silver and nodding white or pink to reddish flowers with reflexed petals More Definitions → |
hematological | 1. of or relating to or involved in hematology More Definitions → |
carapace | 1. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles More Definitions → |
ventilate | 1. expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen 2. expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage More Definitions → |
bardic | 1. being a bard or relating to a bard's poetry More Definitions → |
eardrum | 1. the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound More Definitions → |
telegraphy | 1. communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire 2. apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code) More Definitions → |
monasticism | 1. asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience More Definitions → |
vandyke | 1. a short pointed beard (named after the artist Anthony Vandyke) More Definitions → |
fado | 1. a sad Portuguese folksong More Definitions → |
strangler | 1. an epiphytic vine or tree whose aerial roots extend down the trunk of a supporting tree and coalesce around it eventually strangling the tree 2. someone who kills by strangling More Definitions → |
musicality | 1. the property of sounding like music More Definitions → |
transitivity | 1. (logic and mathematics) a relation between three elements such that if it holds between the first and second and it also holds between the second and third it must necessarily hold between the first and third 2. the grammatical relation created by a transitive verb More Definitions → |
patisserie | 1. a bakery specializing in French pastry More Definitions → |
marvelously | 1. (used as an intensifier) excellently More Definitions → |
apse | 1. a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar More Definitions → |
strangulation | 1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe 2. the condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage More Definitions → |
denigrate | 1. cause to seem less serious; play down 2. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone More Definitions → |
pericarditis | 1. inflammation of the pericardium More Definitions → |
grannie | 1. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
plenipotentiary | 1. a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government More Definitions → |
maglev | 1. high-speed rail technology; train is suspended on a magnetic cushion above a magnetized track and so travels free of friction More Definitions → |
indinavir | 1. a protease inhibitor (trade name Crixivan) used for treating HIV More Definitions → |
darter | 1. fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill 2. a person or other animal that moves abruptly and rapidly More Definitions → |
marooned | 1. cut off or left behind More Definitions → |
unimaginative | 1. deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention 2. dealing only with concrete facts More Definitions → |
swashbuckling | 1. flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior 2. flamboyantly adventurous More Definitions → |
gratify | 1. make happy or satisfied 2. yield (to); give satisfaction to More Definitions → |
flamethrower | 1. a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards More Definitions → |
hydraulically | 1. in a hydraulic manner More Definitions → |
indictable | 1. liable to be accused, or cause for such liability More Definitions → |
abduct | 1. take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom 2. pull away from the body More Definitions → |
operant | 1. having influence or producing an effect More Definitions → |
gelatine | 1. a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin More Definitions → |
goshawk | 1. large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry More Definitions → |
parenchyma | 1. animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels 2. the primary tissue of higher plants composed of thin-walled cells that remain capable of cell division even when mature; constitutes the greater part of leaves, roots, the pulp of fruits, and the pith of stems More Definitions → |
saddlebag | 1. a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle More Definitions → |
matric | 1. admission to a group (especially a college or university) More Definitions → |
bricklayer | 1. a craftsman skilled in building with bricks More Definitions → |
centralizing | 1. tending to draw to a central point More Definitions → |
demoralized | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic More Definitions → |
pavlova | 1. a dessert consisting of a meringue base or cup filled with fruit and whipped cream More Definitions → |
chutzpah | 1. (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity More Definitions → |
albumen | 1. a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids 2. the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water More Definitions → |
inflator | 1. an air pump operated by hand to inflate something (as a tire) More Definitions → |
ramrod | 1. a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm 2. a harshly demanding overseer More Definitions → |
pean | 1. (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity) 2. a formal expression of praise More Definitions → |
nullification | 1. the states'-rights doctrine that a state can refuse to recognize or to enforce a federal law passed by the United States Congress 2. the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something More Definitions → |
supportable | 1. capable of being borne though unpleasant More Definitions → |
malarial | 1. of or infected by or resembling malaria More Definitions → |
exasperation | 1. an exasperated feeling of annoyance 2. actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) More Definitions → |
ventilatory | 1. provided with ventilation or involving pulmonary ventilation More Definitions → |
somersault | 1. do a somersault 2. an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return More Definitions → |
metatarsal | 1. of or relating to the metatarsus 2. any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes More Definitions → |
gramme | 1. a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram More Definitions → |
mainsail | 1. the lowermost sail on the mainmast More Definitions → |
resuscitate | 1. cause to regain consciousness 2. return to consciousness More Definitions → |
playmaker | 1. a player in a team sport who leads attacks or maneuvers in such a way that a teammate can score More Definitions → |
educative | 1. resulting in education More Definitions → |
laparotomy | 1. surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs More Definitions → |
cantonal | 1. of or relating to a canton More Definitions → |
addled | 1. (of eggs) no longer edible 2. confused and vague; used especially of thinking More Definitions → |
dreamlike | 1. resembling a dream More Definitions → |
contrivance | 1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job 2. the faculty of contriving; inventive skill More Definitions → |
anoint | 1. choose by or as if by divine intervention 2. administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing More Definitions → |
anesthetist | 1. a specialist who administers an anesthetic to a patient before he is treated More Definitions → |
hayseed | 1. a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture More Definitions → |
unobservable | 1. not accessible to direct observation More Definitions → |
unclassifiable | 1. not possible to classify More Definitions → |
escapism | 1. an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy More Definitions → |
ionisation | 1. the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge) 2. the process of ionizing; the formation of ions by separating atoms or molecules or radicals or by adding or subtracting electrons from atoms by strong electric fields in a gas More Definitions → |
repartee | 1. adroitness and cleverness in reply More Definitions → |
hackberry | 1. any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits 2. small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States More Definitions → |
crossway | 1. a junction where one street or road crosses another More Definitions → |
dissonant | 1. characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved 2. lacking in harmony More Definitions → |
debater | 1. someone who engages in debate More Definitions → |
comically | 1. in a comical manner More Definitions → |
substratum | 1. a surface on which an organism grows or is attached 2. any stratum or layer lying underneath another More Definitions → |
gatecrasher | 1. someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying More Definitions → |
intransitive | 1. a verb (or verb construction) that does not take an object 2. designating a verb that does not require or cannot take a direct object More Definitions → |
housecleaning | 1. (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions 2. the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house More Definitions → |
audibly | 1. in an audible manner More Definitions → |
rapprochement | 1. the reestablishing of cordial relations More Definitions → |
polonaise | 1. a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt More Definitions → |
uneasily | 1. with anxiety or apprehension More Definitions → |
saltire | 1. a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length More Definitions → |
jaunty | 1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners 2. having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air More Definitions → |
starchy | 1. rigidly formal 2. consisting of or containing starch More Definitions → |
squeamish | 1. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted More Definitions → |
arboriculture | 1. the tending of and caring for trees More Definitions → |
toboggan | 1. move along on a luge or toboggan 2. a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front More Definitions → |
parvovirus | 1. any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease More Definitions → |
finalisation | 1. the act of finalizing More Definitions → |
nystatin | 1. an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes More Definitions → |
litigator | 1. (law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation More Definitions → |
affectation | 1. a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display More Definitions → |
reentrant | 1. (of angles) pointing inward More Definitions → |
oxygenase | 1. an oxidoreductase that catalyzes the incorporation of molecular oxygen More Definitions → |
anticonvulsant | 1. a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy) More Definitions → |
kachina | 1. a masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit 2. a deified spirit of the Pueblo people More Definitions → |
abdicate | 1. give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations More Definitions → |
creak | 1. make a high-pitched, screeching noise 2. a squeaking sound More Definitions → |
loaner | 1. someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters 2. a car that is lent as a replacement for one that is under repair More Definitions → |
archdeacon | 1. (Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop More Definitions → |
minyan | 1. the quorum required by Jewish law to be present for public worship (at least ten males over thirteen years of age) More Definitions → |
missional | 1. relating to or connected to a religious mission More Definitions → |
toreador | 1. someone who fights bulls More Definitions → |
splay | 1. spread open or apart 2. turn outward More Definitions → |
teachable | 1. ready and willing to be taught More Definitions → |
elasticized | 1. made with strands or inserts of elastic More Definitions → |
realpolitik | 1. politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations More Definitions → |
dissimilarity | 1. the quality of being dissimilar More Definitions → |
weal | 1. a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions More Definitions → |
unseat | 1. remove from political office 2. dislodge from one's seat, as from a horse More Definitions → |
palpation | 1. a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional) More Definitions → |
myocarditis | 1. inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart) More Definitions → |
inflame | 1. cause inflammation in 2. catch fire More Definitions → |
haphazardly | 1. in a random manner 2. without care; in a slapdash manner More Definitions → |
eclat | 1. enthusiastic approval 2. ceremonial elegance and splendor More Definitions → |
koan | 1. a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning More Definitions → |
pathetically | 1. in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion 2. arousing scornful pity More Definitions → |
blastocyst | 1. the blastula of a placental mammal in which some differentiation of cells has occurred More Definitions → |
depreciate | 1. belittle 2. lower the value of something More Definitions → |
gendarme | 1. a French policeman More Definitions → |
fattest | 1. having an (over)abundance of flesh 2. containing or composed of fat More Definitions → |
topologically | 1. from the point of view of topology More Definitions → |
parley | 1. a negotiation between enemies 2. discuss, as between enemies More Definitions → |
advertizing | 1. a public promotion of some product or service More Definitions → |
jessamine | 1. a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea More Definitions → |
palatial | 1. relating to or being a palace 2. suitable for or like a palace More Definitions → |
prelate | 1. a senior clergyman and dignitary More Definitions → |
flippant | 1. showing inappropriate levity More Definitions → |
zodiacal | 1. relating to or included in the zodiac More Definitions → |
convivial | 1. occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company More Definitions → |
plastid | 1. any of various small particles in the cytoplasm of the cells of plants and some animals containing pigments or starch or oil or protein More Definitions → |
thankfulness | 1. warm friendly feelings of gratitude More Definitions → |
vasoconstriction | 1. decrease in the diameter of blood vessels More Definitions → |
informality | 1. a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously 2. freedom from constraint or embarrassment More Definitions → |
urogenital | 1. of or relating to the urinary and reproductive systems More Definitions → |
academician | 1. someone elected to honorary membership in an academy 2. a scholar who is skilled in academic disputation More Definitions → |
hayfield | 1. a piece of land covered or mostly covered with grass; a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay More Definitions → |
inaccurately | 1. in an inaccurate manner More Definitions → |
jeopardise | 1. pose a threat to; present a danger to More Definitions → |
pluralist | 1. a cleric who holds more than one benefice at a time 2. a philosopher who believes that no single explanation can account for all the phenomena of nature More Definitions → |
commissar | 1. an official of the Communist Party who was assigned to teach party principles to a military unit More Definitions → |
instigation | 1. the verbal act of urging on 2. deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) More Definitions → |
disorganization | 1. a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted 2. the disturbance of a systematic arrangement causing disorder and confusion More Definitions → |
indefatigable | 1. showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality More Definitions → |
maudlin | 1. effusively or insincerely emotional More Definitions → |
excusable | 1. easily excused or forgiven 2. capable of being overlooked More Definitions → |
craggy | 1. having hills and crags More Definitions → |
extricate | 1. release from entanglement of difficulty More Definitions → |
landman | 1. a person who lives and works on land More Definitions → |
aplomb | 1. great coolness and composure under strain More Definitions → |
saboteur | 1. someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks 2. a member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader More Definitions → |
oesophagus | 1. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach More Definitions → |
macadam | 1. surface with macadam 2. broken stone used in macadamized roadways More Definitions → |
agglutination | 1. a clumping of bacteria or red cells when held together by antibodies (agglutinins) 2. the building of words from component morphemes that retain their form and meaning in the process of combining More Definitions → |
correctable | 1. capable of being returned to the original condition; not necessarily permanent 2. capable of being corrected by additions More Definitions → |
plowman | 1. a man who plows More Definitions → |
subluxation | 1. partial displacement of a joint or organ More Definitions → |
materialise | 1. come into being; become reality More Definitions → |
cometary | 1. of or relating to or resembling a comet More Definitions → |
commutator | 1. switch for reversing the direction of an electric current More Definitions → |
stoma | 1. a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass 2. a mouth or mouthlike opening (especially one created by surgery on the surface of the body to create an opening to an internal organ) More Definitions → |
sterna | 1. the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs More Definitions → |
amyl | 1. a hydrocarbon radical that occurs in many organic compounds More Definitions → |
earthing | 1. fastening electrical equipment to earth More Definitions → |
digraph | 1. two successive letters (especially two letters used to represent a single sound: `sh' in `shoe') More Definitions → |
teratogenic | 1. of or relating to substances or agents that can interfere with normal embryonic development More Definitions → |
constitutionalism | 1. a constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution) 2. advocacy of a system of government according to constitutional principles More Definitions → |
nates | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
recalculation | 1. the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data) More Definitions → |
quackery | 1. medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings 2. the dishonesty of a charlatan More Definitions → |
villainy | 1. the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior 2. a criminal or vicious act More Definitions → |
rappel | 1. descend by means of a rappel 2. (mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body More Definitions → |
habituation | 1. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) 2. a general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions More Definitions → |
squabble | 1. a quarrel about petty points 2. argue over petty things More Definitions → |
laminae | 1. a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral) More Definitions → |
bifurcated | 1. divided into or made up of two parts More Definitions → |
obfuscate | 1. make obscure or unclear More Definitions → |
preparative | 1. preceding and preparing for something More Definitions → |
startlingly | 1. in a startling manner More Definitions → |
alliteration | 1. use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse More Definitions → |
inimical | 1. not friendly More Definitions → |
mezuzah | 1. religious texts from Deuteronomy inscribed on parchment and rolled up in a case that is attached to the doorframe of many Jewish households in accordance with Jewish law More Definitions → |
adjudicative | 1. concerned with adjudicating More Definitions → |
squawk | 1. the noise of squawking 2. informal terms for objecting More Definitions → |
accredit | 1. grant credentials to 2. provide or send (envoys or ambassadors) with official credentials More Definitions → |
ethicality | 1. The state, quality or manner of conforming to accepted standards of conduct. More Definitions → |
unpaired | 1. of the remaining member of a pair More Definitions → |
loaning | 1. disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned More Definitions → |
monetization | 1. establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country More Definitions → |
nandrolone | 1. an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis More Definitions → |
asphyxia | 1. a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas More Definitions → |
heterosexuality | 1. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex More Definitions → |
catecholamine | 1. any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland More Definitions → |
structuralism | 1. linguistics defined as the analysis of formal structures in a text or discourse 2. an anthropological theory that there are unobservable social structures that generate observable social phenomena More Definitions → |
demodulator | 1. rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave More Definitions → |
figurehead | 1. a person used as a cover for some questionable activity 2. figure on the bow of some sailing vessels More Definitions → |
restaurateur | 1. the proprietor of a restaurant More Definitions → |
scrimshaw | 1. a carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalers More Definitions → |
raper | 1. someone who forces another to have sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
extraterritorial | 1. outside territorial limits or jurisdiction More Definitions → |
unravelling | 1. become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of 2. disentangle More Definitions → |
arachnid | 1. air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs More Definitions → |
dentate | 1. having toothlike projections in the margin More Definitions → |
implacable | 1. incapable of being placated More Definitions → |
attired | 1. dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination More Definitions → |
halitosis | 1. offensive breath More Definitions → |
cybercafe | 1. a cafe whose customers sit at computer terminals and log on to the internet while they eat and drink More Definitions → |
prankster | 1. someone who plays practical jokes on others More Definitions → |
pliant | 1. capable of being influenced or formed 2. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out More Definitions → |
reappearance | 1. the event of something appearing again 2. the act of someone appearing again More Definitions → |
pyjama | 1. a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries 2. (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers More Definitions → |
backbeat | 1. a loud steady beat More Definitions → |
alluvium | 1. clay or silt or gravel carried by rushing streams and deposited where the stream slows down More Definitions → |
stargaze | 1. observe the stars 2. have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy More Definitions → |
catabolic | 1. relating to or characterized by catabolism 2. characterized by destructive metabolism More Definitions → |
emaciated | 1. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold More Definitions → |
imidazole | 1. an organic base C3H4N2; a histamine inhibitor More Definitions → |
vassal | 1. a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord More Definitions → |
platted | 1. make a plot of More Definitions → |
marsupial | 1. of or relating to the marsupials 2. mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried More Definitions → |
manse | 1. a large and imposing house 2. the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman) More Definitions → |
picador | 1. the horseman who pricks the bull with a lance early in the bullfight to goad the bull and to make it keep its head low More Definitions → |
catechesis | 1. oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation) More Definitions → |
entailment | 1. something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied) More Definitions → |
plasterboard | 1. wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard to make interior walls More Definitions → |
alarmist | 1. a person who alarms others needlessly More Definitions → |
warrantee | 1. a recipient of a warrant issued by a court in the United States 2. a customer to whom a warrant or guarantee is given More Definitions → |
labial | 1. of or relating to the lips of the mouth 2. relating to or near the female labium More Definitions → |
amortize | 1. liquidate gradually More Definitions → |
fashionably | 1. in a fashionable manner More Definitions → |
coeliac | 1. of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen More Definitions → |
virginal | 1. characteristic of a virgin or virginity 2. untouched or undefiled More Definitions → |
phenomenally | 1. to a phenomenal degree More Definitions → |
augur | 1. indicate, as with a sign or an omen 2. predict from an omen More Definitions → |
coalescing | 1. growing together, fusing More Definitions → |
bicameral | 1. composed of two legislative bodies 2. consisting of two chambers More Definitions → |
chapeau | 1. headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim More Definitions → |
motorcade | 1. a procession of people traveling in motor cars More Definitions → |
marauding | 1. Raiding and pillaging. 2. characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding More Definitions → |
cynically | 1. with cynicism; in a cynical manner More Definitions → |
assuage | 1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of 2. satisfy (thirst) More Definitions → |
estrangement | 1. separation resulting from hostility 2. the feeling of being alienated from other people More Definitions → |
handcraft | 1. make something by hand 2. a work produced by hand labor More Definitions → |
perpetrate | 1. perform an act, usually with a negative connotation More Definitions → |
tailback | 1. (American football) the person who plays tailback 2. (American football) the position of the offensive back on a football team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage More Definitions → |
pacify | 1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of 2. fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location) More Definitions → |
carotenoid | 1. any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals More Definitions → |
excommunication | 1. the state of being excommunicated 2. the act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society More Definitions → |
lade | 1. remove with or as if with a ladle 2. fill or place a load on More Definitions → |
fatalism | 1. a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable 2. a philosophical doctrine holding that all events are predetermined in advance for all time and human beings are powerless to change them More Definitions → |
gazillion | 1. a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole) More Definitions → |
chanter | 1. reed pipe with finger holes on which the melody is played More Definitions → |
directionality | 1. the property of a microphone or antenna of being more sensitive in one direction than in another 2. the property of being directional or maintaining a direction More Definitions → |
catena | 1. a chain of connected ideas or passages or objects so arranged that each member is closely related to the preceding and following members (especially a series of patristic comments elucidating Christian dogma) More Definitions → |
precariously | 1. in a precarious manner More Definitions → |
hubcap | 1. cap that fits over the hub of a wheel More Definitions → |
tarred | 1. coat with tar More Definitions → |
lawfulness | 1. the quality of conforming to law More Definitions → |
rectilinear | 1. characterized by a straight line or lines More Definitions → |
mutagen | 1. any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation More Definitions → |
bandeau | 1. an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts More Definitions → |
physicality | 1. preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites More Definitions → |
combinational | 1. able to or tending to combine More Definitions → |
stenographer | 1. someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation) More Definitions → |
invulnerable | 1. immune to attack; impregnable More Definitions → |
archeologist | 1. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture More Definitions → |
plagiarized | 1. copied and passed off as your own More Definitions → |
babysit | 1. take watchful responsibility for 2. work or act as a baby-sitter More Definitions → |
sebaceous | 1. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil More Definitions → |
diwan | 1. a Muslim council of state 2. a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author) More Definitions → |
vasodilation | 1. dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries) More Definitions → |
absorbable | 1. capable of being absorbed or taken in through the pores of a surface More Definitions → |
threader | 1. a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops More Definitions → |
reticular | 1. resembling or forming a network More Definitions → |
borderland | 1. district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area More Definitions → |
gnarly | 1. used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots More Definitions → |
vexatious | 1. causing irritation or annoyance More Definitions → |
atomizer | 1. a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist More Definitions → |
attentiveness | 1. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) 2. the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others More Definitions → |
rhetorically | 1. in a rhetorical manner More Definitions → |
neuropsychiatry | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system More Definitions → |
kanamycin | 1. antibiotic (trade name Kantrex) used to treat severe infections More Definitions → |
upstanding | 1. meriting respect or esteem More Definitions → |
bonehead | 1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence More Definitions → |
shamefully | 1. in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree More Definitions → |
herculean | 1. displaying superhuman strength or power 2. extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules More Definitions → |
dryad | 1. a deity or nymph of the woods More Definitions → |
legislatively | 1. by legislation More Definitions → |
concessionaire | 1. someone who holds or operates a concession More Definitions → |
pleura | 1. the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest More Definitions → |
defoliation | 1. the loss of foliage 2. causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals) More Definitions → |
bragged | 1. show off More Definitions → |
shisha | 1. an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water More Definitions → |
deputation | 1. a group of representatives or delegates 2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
solvation | 1. a chemical process in which solvent molecules and molecules or ions of the solute combine to form a compound More Definitions → |
hairdo | 1. the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) More Definitions → |
classwork | 1. the part of a student's work that is done in the classroom More Definitions → |
attender | 1. someone who listens attentively 2. someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another More Definitions → |
trackable | 1. capable of being traced or tracked More Definitions → |
paradigmatic | 1. of or relating to a grammatical paradigm 2. of or relating to a typical example More Definitions → |
uncontaminated | 1. not corrupted by contact or association 2. free from admixture with noxious elements; clean More Definitions → |
tarantella | 1. music composed in six-eight time for dancing the tarantella 2. a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons More Definitions → |
marquetry | 1. inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture More Definitions → |
jealously | 1. with jealousy 2. with jealousy; in an envious manner More Definitions → |
footman | 1. a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores More Definitions → |
saddler | 1. a maker and repairer and seller of equipment for horses More Definitions → |
chafe | 1. soreness and warmth caused by friction 2. anger produced by some annoying irritation More Definitions → |
allover | 1. covering the entire surface More Definitions → |
tapis | 1. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery More Definitions → |
deary | 1. a special loved one More Definitions → |
absolutism | 1. dominance through threat of punishment and violence 2. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) More Definitions → |
astrometry | 1. the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies More Definitions → |
anaphylactic | 1. related to the hypersensitivity known as anaphylaxis More Definitions → |
flirtatious | 1. like a coquette More Definitions → |
parathion | 1. a colorless and odorless toxic oil used as an insecticide More Definitions → |
antiarrhythmic | 1. a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm More Definitions → |
crybaby | 1. a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy 2. a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining More Definitions → |
sharer | 1. someone who has or gives or receives a part or a share More Definitions → |
cauda | 1. any taillike structure More Definitions → |
wakefulness | 1. a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world 2. a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep More Definitions → |
militarization | 1. act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: More Definitions → |
luteal | 1. of or relating to the corpus luteum More Definitions → |
spermatogenesis | 1. development of spermatozoa More Definitions → |
tarpaulin | 1. waterproofed canvas More Definitions → |
pharmacopoeia | 1. a collection or stock of drugs More Definitions → |
rearward | 1. located in or toward the back or rear 2. directed or moving toward the rear More Definitions → |
capriccio | 1. an instrumental composition that doesn't adhere to rules for any specific musical form and is played with improvisation More Definitions → |
peaceably | 1. in a peaceable manner More Definitions → |
candlewick | 1. the wick of a candle 2. loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern More Definitions → |
tuckahoe | 1. perennial herb of the eastern United States having arrowhead-shaped leaves and an elongate pointed spathe and green berries More Definitions → |
bulla | 1. (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid 2. the round leaden seal affixed to a papal bull More Definitions → |
boatyard | 1. a place where boats are built or maintained or stored More Definitions → |
breathlessly | 1. in a breathless manner More Definitions → |
seesaw | 1. ride on a plank 2. move up and down as if on a seesaw More Definitions → |
crasher | 1. someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying More Definitions → |
sparsity | 1. the property of being scanty or scattered; lacking denseness More Definitions → |
naturalness | 1. the quality of being natural or based on natural principles 2. the quality of innocent naivete More Definitions → |
valedictorian | 1. the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement More Definitions → |
irritably | 1. in a petulant manner 2. in an irritable manner More Definitions → |
peekaboo | 1. a game played with young children; you hide your face and suddenly reveal it as you say boo! More Definitions → |
chromatograph | 1. equipment that enables a sophisticated separation, e.g. gas chromatographic or liquid chromatographic separation. More Definitions → |
unsatisfying | 1. not up to expectations More Definitions → |
noonday | 1. the middle of the day More Definitions → |
trichloroethane | 1. a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage More Definitions → |
anthropometric | 1. of or relating to anthropometry More Definitions → |
disenchantment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
transposable | 1. capable of changing sequence More Definitions → |
saccharin | 1. a crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar; used as a calorie-free sweetener More Definitions → |
insubstantial | 1. lacking in nutritive value 2. lacking solidity or strength More Definitions → |
stupa | 1. a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists More Definitions → |
handshaking | 1. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) More Definitions → |
wrasse | 1. chiefly tropical marine fishes with fleshy lips and powerful teeth; usually brightly colored More Definitions → |
tailpiece | 1. appendage added to extend the length of something More Definitions → |
glia | 1. sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system More Definitions → |
gravimetric | 1. of or relating to hydrometry More Definitions → |
galvanize | 1. to stimulate to action 2. cover with zinc More Definitions → |
straightforwardly | 1. with firmness and conviction; without compromise More Definitions → |
slatted | 1. equip or bar with slats 2. close the slats of (windows) More Definitions → |
readjust | 1. adjust anew 2. adjust again after an initial failure More Definitions → |
scrawl | 1. poor handwriting 2. write carelessly More Definitions → |
seafarer | 1. a man who serves as a sailor More Definitions → |
manana | 1. an unspecified time in the future More Definitions → |
forbear | 1. refrain from doing 2. resist doing something More Definitions → |
unaccustomed | 1. unusual or unfamiliar More Definitions → |
luminary | 1. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others More Definitions → |
paraplegic | 1. a person who has paraplegia (is paralyzed from the waist down) 2. suffering complete paralysis of the lower half of the body usually resulting from damage to the spinal cord More Definitions → |
mutuality | 1. a reciprocality of sentiments 2. a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups) More Definitions → |
durian | 1. tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a hard spiny rind 2. huge fruit native to southeastern Asia `smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven'; seeds are roasted and eaten like nuts More Definitions → |
premenopausal | 1. prior to menopause More Definitions → |
enchantress | 1. a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive 2. a female sorcerer or magician More Definitions → |
parallelogram | 1. a quadrilateral whose opposite sides are both parallel and equal in length More Definitions → |
disenfranchisement | 1. the act of withdrawing certification or terminating a franchise More Definitions → |
warder | 1. a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners More Definitions → |
stagecraft | 1. skill in writing or staging plays More Definitions → |
palfrey | 1. especially a light saddle horse for a woman More Definitions → |
cryptanalysis | 1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms More Definitions → |
infantryman | 1. fights on foot with small arms More Definitions → |
jawbone | 1. talk idly or casually and in a friendly way 2. the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth More Definitions → |
mealy | 1. containing meal or made of meal 2. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency More Definitions → |
latitudinal | 1. of or relating to latitudes north or south More Definitions → |
bollard | 1. a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines) More Definitions → |
pupae | 1. an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult More Definitions → |
airfreight | 1. transport (cargo) by air More Definitions → |
signaler | 1. someone who communicates by signals More Definitions → |
exactness | 1. the quality of being exact More Definitions → |
dray | 1. a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage More Definitions → |
paperclip | 1. a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together More Definitions → |
diversionary | 1. (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive More Definitions → |
evacuee | 1. a person who has been evacuated from a dangerous place More Definitions → |
spasmodic | 1. affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm 2. occurring in spells and often abruptly More Definitions → |
interlacing | 1. linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing More Definitions → |
shariah | 1. the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed More Definitions → |
augmentative | 1. increasing or having the power to increase especially in size or amount or degree 2. intensifying by augmentation and enhancement More Definitions → |
sayonara | 1. a farewell remark More Definitions → |
miscalculation | 1. a mistake in calculating More Definitions → |
dermabrasion | 1. removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or scraping off some of the outer skin layer More Definitions → |
atrioventricular | 1. relating to or affecting the atria and ventricles of the heart More Definitions → |
constipated | 1. have difficult or incomplete or infrequent evacuation of the bowels More Definitions → |
unilateralism | 1. the doctrine that nations should conduct their foreign affairs individualistically without the advice or involvement of other nations More Definitions → |
royalist | 1. an advocate of the principles of monarchy More Definitions → |
hierarch | 1. a person who holds a high position in a hierarchy 2. a senior clergyman and dignitary More Definitions → |
haft | 1. the handle of a weapon or tool More Definitions → |
sadist | 1. someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain on others More Definitions → |
pharyngitis | 1. inflammation of the fauces and pharynx More Definitions → |
whiteface | 1. hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States 2. a clown whose face is covered with white make-up More Definitions → |
cantonment | 1. temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers More Definitions → |
warily | 1. in a wary manner More Definitions → |
aflame | 1. keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement 2. lighted up by or as by fire or flame More Definitions → |
phonetically | 1. by phonetics More Definitions → |
aright | 1. in an accurate manner More Definitions → |
echocardiogram | 1. a graphical image of the heart produced by an echocardiograph More Definitions → |
nominator | 1. someone who proposes a candidate for appointment or election More Definitions → |
windlass | 1. lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds More Definitions → |
absolutist | 1. pertaining to the principle of totalitarianism 2. one who advocates absolutism More Definitions → |
patellar | 1. near or relating to the patella or kneecap More Definitions → |
alveoli | 1. a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways 2. a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth More Definitions → |
nanna | 1. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
pharisee | 1. a self-righteous or sanctimonious person More Definitions → |
amicably | 1. in an amicable manner More Definitions → |
nuptials | 1. the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed More Definitions → |
satirist | 1. a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm More Definitions → |
logjam | 1. any stoppage attributable to unusual activity 2. an immovable mass of logs blocking a river More Definitions → |
haemophilia | 1. congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son More Definitions → |
devalue | 1. remove the value from; deprive of its value 2. lower the value or quality of More Definitions → |
sacredness | 1. the quality of being sacred More Definitions → |
intermarriage | 1. marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law 2. marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law More Definitions → |
demodulation | 1. (electronics) the reception of a signal by extracting it from the carrier wave More Definitions → |
haply | 1. by accident More Definitions → |
palindrome | 1. a word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward More Definitions → |
neuroma | 1. any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system More Definitions → |
backfield | 1. the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen More Definitions → |
gadgetry | 1. appliances collectively More Definitions → |
teahouse | 1. a restaurant where tea and light meals are available More Definitions → |
shakily | 1. in an insecurely shaky manner 2. in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking More Definitions → |
leaden | 1. made of lead 2. darkened with overcast More Definitions → |
pizzicato | 1. a note or passage that is played pizzicato 2. (of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger More Definitions → |
advantageously | 1. in a manner affording benefit or advantage More Definitions → |
masochistic | 1. deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from being abused or dominated More Definitions → |
carpetbagger | 1. an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously More Definitions → |
xanthine | 1. crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine More Definitions → |
chauvinism | 1. fanatical patriotism 2. activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women More Definitions → |
fastidious | 1. giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness 2. having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures More Definitions → |
cyprian | 1. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money 2. resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus More Definitions → |
flabbergasted | 1. as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise More Definitions → |
exonuclease | 1. a nuclease that releases one nucleotide at a time (serially) beginning at one of a nucleic acid More Definitions → |
sagacity | 1. the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations 2. the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating More Definitions → |
agitprop | 1. political propaganda (especially communist propaganda) communicated via art and literature and cinema More Definitions → |
cataloger | 1. a librarian who classifies publications according to a categorial system More Definitions → |
evangelize | 1. preach the gospel (to) 2. spread the Christian faith More Definitions → |
disloyal | 1. showing lack of love for your country 2. deserting your allegiance or duty to leader or cause or principle More Definitions → |
staggers | 1. a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling More Definitions → |
polemical | 1. of or involving dispute or controversy More Definitions → |
sporran | 1. a fur or leather pouch worn at the front of the kilt as part of the traditional dress of Scottish Highlanders More Definitions → |
supercharge | 1. increase or raise 2. increase the pressure on a gas or liquid More Definitions → |
parsnip | 1. the whitish root of cultivated parsnip 2. a strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root More Definitions → |
radiotelephone | 1. telephony that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire 2. a telephone that communicates by radio waves rather than along cables More Definitions → |
lasher | 1. a driver who urges the animals on with lashes of a whip More Definitions → |
dabbled | 1. covered with bright patches (often used in combination) More Definitions → |
hemodynamics | 1. the branch of physiology that studies the circulation of the blood and the forces involved More Definitions → |
pitta | 1. any bird of the genus Pitta; brilliantly colored chiefly terrestrial birds with short wings and tail and stout bills More Definitions → |
falsetto | 1. a male singing voice with artificially high tones in an upper register 2. artificially high; above the normal voice range More Definitions → |
puissance | 1. power to influence or coerce More Definitions → |
gloating | 1. malicious satisfaction More Definitions → |
criminalization | 1. legislation that makes something illegal More Definitions → |
deadbolt | 1. the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key More Definitions → |
centralisation | 1. the act of consolidating power under a central control 2. gathering to a center More Definitions → |
roamer | 1. someone who leads a wandering unsettled life More Definitions → |
insubordination | 1. defiance of authority 2. an insubordinate act More Definitions → |
absolved | 1. freed from any question of guilt More Definitions → |
washbasin | 1. a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face 2. a basin for washing the hands More Definitions → |
aperitif | 1. alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer More Definitions → |
phenylpropanolamine | 1. an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections More Definitions → |
capon | 1. flesh of a castrated male chicken 2. castrated male chicken More Definitions → |
unrealised | 1. of persons; marked by failure to realize full potentialities More Definitions → |
merman | 1. half man and half fish; lives in the sea More Definitions → |
nastiness | 1. a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse 2. malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty More Definitions → |
ischaemia | 1. local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism More Definitions → |
missal | 1. (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year More Definitions → |
processional | 1. intended for use in a procession 2. of or relating to or characteristic of a procession More Definitions → |
lacrimal | 1. of or relating to tears 2. relating to or located near the organ that produces tears More Definitions → |
afire | 1. lighted up by or as by fire or flame More Definitions → |
gloat | 1. dwell on with satisfaction 2. gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy More Definitions → |
wrangle | 1. to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively 2. herd and care for More Definitions → |
organophosphate | 1. an insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system More Definitions → |
uncharacteristically | 1. in uncharacteristic manner More Definitions → |
liberalize | 1. make liberal or more liberal, of laws and rules 2. become more liberal More Definitions → |
hogwash | 1. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) More Definitions → |
consecrate | 1. appoint to a clerical posts 2. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause More Definitions → |
subsidization | 1. money (or other benefits) obtained as a subsidy 2. the act of providing a subsidy More Definitions → |
pheochromocytoma | 1. a vascular tumor of the adrenal gland; hypersecretion of epinephrine results in intermittent or sustained hypertension More Definitions → |
therapeutically | 1. for therapeutic purposes More Definitions → |
hesitantly | 1. with hesitation; in a hesitant manner More Definitions → |
courtesan | 1. a woman who cohabits with an important man More Definitions → |
adjudicatory | 1. concerned with adjudicating More Definitions → |
unappealing | 1. (of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings 2. not able to attract favorable attention More Definitions → |
novena | 1. a Roman Catholic devotion consisting of prayers on nine consecutive days More Definitions → |
legitimation | 1. the act of rendering a person legitimate 2. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
catchphrase | 1. a phrase that has become a catchword More Definitions → |
reclassify | 1. classify anew, change the previous classification More Definitions → |
acceptably | 1. in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner More Definitions → |
meerkat | 1. a mongoose-like viverrine of South Africa having a face like a lemur and only four toes More Definitions → |
microcrystalline | 1. containing crystals that are visible only under a microscope More Definitions → |
sabbat | 1. a midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery; in the Middle Ages it was supposed to be a demonic orgy More Definitions → |
paca | 1. large burrowing rodent of South America and Central America; highly esteemed as food More Definitions → |
paternalistic | 1. benevolent but sometimes intrusive More Definitions → |
iatrogenic | 1. induced by a physician's words or therapy (used especially of a complication resulting from treatment) More Definitions → |
kaki | 1. small deciduous Asiatic tree bearing large red or orange edible astringent fruit 2. blackish stilt of New Zealand sometimes considered a color phase of the white-headed stilt More Definitions → |
decease | 1. the event of dying or departure from life 2. pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life More Definitions → |
tactful | 1. having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others 2. showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people More Definitions → |
friable | 1. easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder More Definitions → |
cytological | 1. of or relating to the science of cytology More Definitions → |
palatinate | 1. a territory under the jurisdiction of a count palatine More Definitions → |
steganography | 1. act of writing in code or cipher More Definitions → |
scoutmaster | 1. the leader of a troop of Scouts More Definitions → |
fawning | 1. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery 2. attempting to win favor by flattery More Definitions → |
southeasterly | 1. coming from the southeast 2. situated in or oriented toward the southeast More Definitions → |
squeaking | 1. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge More Definitions → |
masterly | 1. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill More Definitions → |
handwoven | 1. made on a handloom More Definitions → |
claystone | 1. fine-grained rock consisting of compacted clay particles More Definitions → |
treacle | 1. a pale cane syrup 2. writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental More Definitions → |
variably | 1. with variation; in a variable manner or to a variable degree More Definitions → |
shopaholic | 1. a compulsive shopper More Definitions → |
subtractive | 1. constituting or involving subtraction More Definitions → |
happenstance | 1. an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental More Definitions → |
reinvigorate | 1. impart vigor, strength, or vitality to More Definitions → |
amphora | 1. an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine More Definitions → |
parasympathetic | 1. of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system 2. originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils; dilates blood vessels More Definitions → |
socialisation | 1. the action of establishing on a socialist basis 2. the act of meeting for social purposes More Definitions → |
unconstitutionally | 1. in an unconstitutional manner More Definitions → |
macrame | 1. make knotted patterns 2. a relatively coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords More Definitions → |
foolhardy | 1. marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences More Definitions → |
unflattering | 1. showing or representing unfavorably More Definitions → |
boreas | 1. a wind that blows from the north More Definitions → |
lagan | 1. goods (or wreckage) on the sea bed that is attached to a buoy so that it can be recovered More Definitions → |
gastrin | 1. polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; when peptides and amino acids are present in the small intestine the secretion of gastric acid is stimulated More Definitions → |
nightcap | 1. an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic 2. a cloth cap worn in bed More Definitions → |
sensationalism | 1. subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes 2. the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes More Definitions → |
drawl | 1. a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels 2. lengthen and slow down or draw out More Definitions → |
unmasking | 1. the exposure of an impostor or a fraud More Definitions → |
granulomatous | 1. relating to or characterized by granulomas More Definitions → |
macula | 1. a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field 2. a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision More Definitions → |
analogical | 1. expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy More Definitions → |
unnaturally | 1. in an unnatural way 2. not according to nature; not by natural means More Definitions → |
setae | 1. stalk of a moss capsule 2. a stiff hair or bristle More Definitions → |
unsanitary | 1. not sanitary or healthful More Definitions → |
dissociate | 1. part; cease or break association with 2. regard as unconnected More Definitions → |
midbrain | 1. the middle portion of the brain More Definitions → |
wearied | 1. exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress 2. lose interest or become bored with something or somebody More Definitions → |
hame | 1. stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces More Definitions → |
sesquicentennial | 1. the 150th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
pervasiveness | 1. the quality of filling or spreading throughout More Definitions → |
acclamation | 1. enthusiastic approval More Definitions → |
exegetical | 1. relating to exegesis More Definitions → |
headwater | 1. the source of a river More Definitions → |
panoply | 1. a complete and impressive array More Definitions → |
maillot | 1. a woman's one-piece bathing suit 2. tights for dancers or gymnasts More Definitions → |
fanbase | 1. All of the fans or devotees of something More Definitions → |
astound | 1. affect with wonder More Definitions → |
capuchin | 1. a hooded cloak for women 2. monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl More Definitions → |
precancerous | 1. of or relating to a growth that is not malignant but is likely to become so if not treated More Definitions → |
hematuria | 1. the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease More Definitions → |
narwhal | 1. small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk More Definitions → |
calamus | 1. any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes 2. the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally More Definitions → |
sympathise | 1. share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of 2. to feel or express sympathy or compassion More Definitions → |
marginalisation | 1. the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society) More Definitions → |
nonessential | 1. anything that is not essential 2. not of prime or central importance More Definitions → |
warty | 1. (of skin) covered with warts or projections that resemble warts More Definitions → |
lavalier | 1. jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck More Definitions → |
axil | 1. the upper angle between an axis and an offshoot such as a branch or leafstalk More Definitions → |
punctuate | 1. insert punctuation marks into 2. to stress, single out as important More Definitions → |
midshipman | 1. a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training More Definitions → |
isolationism | 1. a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations More Definitions → |
diplomatically | 1. with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner More Definitions → |
samizdat | 1. a system of clandestine printing and distribution of dissident or banned literature More Definitions → |
androgynous | 1. relating to or exhibiting both female and male sex organs but with a predominantly female appearance 2. having both male and female characteristics More Definitions → |
discriminative | 1. capable of making fine distinctions 2. expressing careful judgment More Definitions → |
meningioma | 1. a tumor arising in the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord; usually slow growing and sometimes malignant More Definitions → |
cholestasis | 1. a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed More Definitions → |
waratah | 1. straggling shrub with narrow leaves and conspicuous red flowers in dense globular racemes 2. tall shrub of eastern Australia having oblanceolate to obovate leaves and red flowers in compact racemes More Definitions → |
boatswain | 1. a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen More Definitions → |
breadwinner | 1. one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents More Definitions → |
hearthstone | 1. a stone that forms a hearth More Definitions → |
tinplate | 1. a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins More Definitions → |
standardise | 1. evaluate by comparing with a standard 2. cause to conform to standard or norm More Definitions → |
crystallize | 1. cause to take on a definite and clear shape 2. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear More Definitions → |
geologically | 1. with respect to geology More Definitions → |
umlaut | 1. a diacritical mark (two dots) placed over a vowel to indicate a change in sound in some languages More Definitions → |
isolationist | 1. of or relating to isolationism 2. an advocate of isolationism in international affairs More Definitions → |
sustainer | 1. someone who upholds or maintains More Definitions → |
transversely | 1. in a transverse manner More Definitions → |
remarry | 1. marry, not for the first time More Definitions → |
nitrification | 1. the chemical process in which a nitro group is added to an organic compound (or substituted for another group in an organic compound) 2. the oxidation of ammonium compounds in dead organic material into nitrates and nitrites by soil bacteria (making nitrogen available to plants) More Definitions → |
featureless | 1. lacking distinguishing characteristics or features More Definitions → |
pasteurization | 1. partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food More Definitions → |
antimalarial | 1. a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria More Definitions → |
warmonger | 1. a person who advocates war or warlike policies More Definitions → |
contractility | 1. the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter More Definitions → |
canty | 1. lively and brisk More Definitions → |
advertize | 1. make publicity for; try to sell (a product) 2. call attention to More Definitions → |
streaky | 1. marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations More Definitions → |
neurophysiological | 1. of or concerned with neurophysiology More Definitions → |
vapid | 1. lacking taste or flavor or tang 2. lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest More Definitions → |
adulteration | 1. being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating 2. the act of adulterating (especially the illicit substitution of one substance for another) More Definitions → |
hairball | 1. a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur) More Definitions → |
primula | 1. any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads More Definitions → |
bandaged | 1. covered or wrapped with a bandage More Definitions → |
evanescent | 1. tending to vanish like vapor More Definitions → |
atavistic | 1. characteristic of an atavist More Definitions → |
semiautomatic | 1. partially automatic 2. (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously More Definitions → |
aglow | 1. softly bright or radiant More Definitions → |
eschatological | 1. of or relating to or dealing with or regarding the ultimate destiny of mankind and the world More Definitions → |
naan | 1. leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop More Definitions → |
karyotype | 1. the appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species (including the number and arrangement and size and structure of the chromosomes) More Definitions → |
erratically | 1. in an erratic unpredictable manner More Definitions → |
unapologetic | 1. unwilling to make or express an apology More Definitions → |
achromatic | 1. having no hue More Definitions → |
inebriated | 1. stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) More Definitions → |
teleological | 1. of or relating to teleology More Definitions → |
ransacked | 1. wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value More Definitions → |
caroling | 1. singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas) More Definitions → |
bugbear | 1. an imaginary monster used to frighten children 2. an object of dread or apprehension More Definitions → |
hogshead | 1. a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages 2. a large cask especially one holding 63 gals More Definitions → |
halfpenny | 1. an English coin worth half a penny More Definitions → |
deregulating | 1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) More Definitions → |
quarterdeck | 1. the stern area of a ship's upper deck More Definitions → |
lanceolate | 1. (of a leaf shape) shaped like a lance head; narrow and tapering to a pointed apex More Definitions → |
iambic | 1. of or consisting of iambs 2. a verse line consisting of iambs More Definitions → |
provably | 1. in an obvious and provable manner More Definitions → |
faller | 1. a person who fells trees 2. a person who falls More Definitions → |
rondeau | 1. a musical form that is often the last movement of a sonata 2. a French verse form of 10 or 13 lines running on two rhymes; the opening phrase is repeated as the refrain of the second and third stanzas More Definitions → |
subalpine | 1. growing at high altitudes More Definitions → |
hairbrush | 1. a brush used to groom a person's hair More Definitions → |
untangling | 1. the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition More Definitions → |
vilification | 1. slanderous defamation 2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt More Definitions → |
unfashionable | 1. not in accord with or not following current fashion 2. unpopular and considered unappealing or unfashionable at the time More Definitions → |
redetermination | 1. determining again More Definitions → |
headfirst | 1. with the head foremost 2. with the head before the body More Definitions → |
spiritualist | 1. of or relating to or connected with spiritualism 2. someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead More Definitions → |
churchman | 1. a clergyman or other person in religious orders More Definitions → |
separability | 1. the capability of being separated More Definitions → |
pharmaceutics | 1. the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines More Definitions → |
understaffed | 1. inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc. More Definitions → |
smallness | 1. the property of having a relatively small size 2. the property of being a relatively small amount More Definitions → |
fluorocarbon | 1. a halocarbon in which some hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine; used in refrigerators and aerosols More Definitions → |
cutback | 1. a reduction in quantity or rate More Definitions → |
perineal | 1. of or relating to the perineum More Definitions → |
gavage | 1. feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat More Definitions → |
socialise | 1. take part in social activities; interact with others 2. train for a social environment More Definitions → |
unforeseeable | 1. incapable of being anticipated More Definitions → |
weka | 1. flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting More Definitions → |
sociability | 1. the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows More Definitions → |
volcanology | 1. the branch of geology that studies volcanoes More Definitions → |
fixative | 1. a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study 2. a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging More Definitions → |
thankless | 1. not likely to be rewarded 2. not feeling or showing gratitude More Definitions → |
exfoliate | 1. spread by opening the leaves of 2. cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters More Definitions → |
paraquat | 1. a poisonous yellow solid used in solution as a herbicide More Definitions → |
amblyopia | 1. visual impairment without apparent organic pathology More Definitions → |
misbehave | 1. behave badly More Definitions → |
ringleader | 1. a person who leads (especially in illicit activities) More Definitions → |
conservatoire | 1. a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts More Definitions → |
patency | 1. the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct 2. the property of being easy to see and understand More Definitions → |
bronchodilator | 1. a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs More Definitions → |
compatriot | 1. a person from your own country More Definitions → |
flyway | 1. the geographic route along which birds customarily migrate More Definitions → |
nonsurgical | 1. not surgical More Definitions → |
imprimatur | 1. formal and explicit approval More Definitions → |
anther | 1. the part of the stamen that contains pollen; usually borne on a stalk More Definitions → |
egalitarianism | 1. the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality More Definitions → |
humanitarianism | 1. the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare More Definitions → |
aspergillosis | 1. severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys 2. an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs More Definitions → |
rammer | 1. a tool for driving something with force More Definitions → |
inviolable | 1. immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with 2. must be kept sacred More Definitions → |
herniation | 1. rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes More Definitions → |
washy | 1. overly diluted; thin and insipid 2. having lost freshness or brilliance of color More Definitions → |
outsmart | 1. beat through cleverness and wit 2. defeat by more skillful maneuvering More Definitions → |
nauseating | 1. causing or able to cause nausea More Definitions → |
insufferable | 1. unbearably arrogant or conceited 2. too extreme to bear More Definitions → |
seamount | 1. an underwater mountain rising above the ocean floor More Definitions → |
predate | 1. prey on or hunt for 2. be earlier in time; go back further More Definitions → |
usurpation | 1. entry to another's property without right or permission 2. wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority) More Definitions → |
subjugated | 1. reduced to submission More Definitions → |
unlearned | 1. not well learned 2. uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication More Definitions → |
unstated | 1. not made explicit More Definitions → |
germicidal | 1. preventing infection by inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms More Definitions → |
rationalise | 1. structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results 2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning More Definitions → |
anaplastic | 1. of or relating to anaplasia More Definitions → |
microflora | 1. microscopic plants; bacteria are often considered to be microflora More Definitions → |
tardive | 1. late-occurring (especially with reference to symptoms of a disease) More Definitions → |
slanting | 1. having an oblique or slanted direction More Definitions → |
feathering | 1. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls More Definitions → |
waterlogged | 1. (of soil) soft and watery More Definitions → |
salting | 1. the act of adding salt to food More Definitions → |
bibliotheca | 1. a collection of books More Definitions → |
staunchly | 1. in a staunch manner More Definitions → |
auricular | 1. of or relating to near the ear 2. relating to or perceived by or shaped like the organ of hearing More Definitions → |
scrawny | 1. being very thin 2. inferior in size or quality More Definitions → |
dauntless | 1. invulnerable to fear or intimidation More Definitions → |
frugality | 1. prudence in avoiding waste More Definitions → |
apprenticed | 1. bound by contract More Definitions → |
disappointingly | 1. in a disappointing manner More Definitions → |
denotation | 1. the act of indicating or pointing out by name 2. the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to More Definitions → |
daiquiri | 1. a cocktail made with rum and lime or lemon juice More Definitions → |
syndicator | 1. a businessman who forms a syndicate More Definitions → |
cranny | 1. a long narrow depression in a surface 2. a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall) More Definitions → |
lamentable | 1. bad; unfortunate More Definitions → |
ammeter | 1. a meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes More Definitions → |
gladiolus | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated 2. the large central part of the breastbone More Definitions → |
carbonation | 1. saturation with carbon dioxide (as soda water) More Definitions → |
broached | 1. of a cask or barrel More Definitions → |
squalid | 1. morally degraded 2. foul and run-down and repulsive More Definitions → |
interrogatory | 1. formal systematic questioning 2. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation More Definitions → |
autobus | 1. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport More Definitions → |
semicircular | 1. curved into a half circle More Definitions → |
preachy | 1. inclined to or marked by tedious moralization More Definitions → |
catty | 1. any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams) 2. marked by or arising from malice More Definitions → |
hypercalcemia | 1. the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease More Definitions → |
masochist | 1. someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment More Definitions → |
dramatization | 1. conversion into dramatic form 2. a dramatic representation More Definitions → |
crake | 1. any of several short-billed Old World rails More Definitions → |
gaiter | 1. a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles 2. a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides More Definitions → |
laddie | 1. a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) More Definitions → |
chimaera | 1. a grotesque product of the imagination 2. a deep-sea fish with a tapering body, smooth skin, and long threadlike tail More Definitions → |
butanol | 1. a flammable alcohol derived from butanes and used for solvents More Definitions → |
unbearably | 1. to an unbearable degree More Definitions → |
stretchable | 1. capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape More Definitions → |
tiebreaker | 1. overtime play in order to break a tie; e.g. tennis and soccer More Definitions → |
laryngitis | 1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing More Definitions → |
extrication | 1. the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition More Definitions → |
blab | 1. divulge confidential information or secrets 2. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly More Definitions → |
trabecular | 1. of or relating to trabeculae More Definitions → |
thunderhead | 1. a rounded projecting mass of a cumulus cloud with shining edges; often appears before a thunderstorm More Definitions → |
interweave | 1. interlace by or as if by weaving More Definitions → |
aerie | 1. the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) 2. any habitation at a high altitude More Definitions → |
basilar | 1. of or relating to or located at the base More Definitions → |
insecticidal | 1. of or relating to insecticide More Definitions → |
harpy | 1. a malicious woman with a fierce temper 2. any of various fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene distinguished by nostrils drawn out into diverging tubes More Definitions → |
agronomist | 1. an expert in soil management and field-crop production More Definitions → |
bridgehead | 1. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies 2. a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy More Definitions → |
sainthood | 1. saints collectively 2. the status and dignity of a saint More Definitions → |
laceration | 1. a torn ragged wound 2. the act of lacerating More Definitions → |
hepatoma | 1. carcinoma of the liver More Definitions → |
acquit | 1. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges 2. behave in a certain manner More Definitions → |
chela | 1. a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods 2. a Hindu disciple of a swami More Definitions → |
contracture | 1. an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle More Definitions → |
heathland | 1. a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation More Definitions → |
akimbo | 1. (used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the body 2. with hands on hips and elbows extending outward More Definitions → |
revelatory | 1. (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly 2. prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom More Definitions → |
programmability | 1. the abstract capability of being programmable. More Definitions → |
gigahertz | 1. 1,000,000,000 periods per second More Definitions → |
unicameral | 1. composed of one legislative body More Definitions → |
marshland | 1. low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water More Definitions → |
clamour | 1. loud and persistent outcry from many people 2. utter or proclaim insistently and noisily More Definitions → |
revitalise | 1. give new life or vigor to More Definitions → |
plagiarize | 1. take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property More Definitions → |
exportable | 1. suitable for export More Definitions → |
clampdown | 1. sudden restriction on an activity More Definitions → |
unadorned | 1. not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction More Definitions → |
cayuse | 1. a small native range horse More Definitions → |
arbitrariness | 1. the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment More Definitions → |
paramedical | 1. of or denoting a person who is trained to assist physicians and nurses in their activities 2. a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment More Definitions → |
jackhammer | 1. a hammer driven by compressed air More Definitions → |
retractor | 1. surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision More Definitions → |
endearment | 1. the act of showing affection More Definitions → |
fealty | 1. the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign) More Definitions → |
disputation | 1. the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) 2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
breathalyzer | 1. a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath More Definitions → |
exhalation | 1. exhaled breath 2. the act of expelling air from the lungs More Definitions → |
leafed | 1. having leaves or leaves as specified; often used in combination More Definitions → |
paleontologist | 1. a specialist in paleontology More Definitions → |
ruffian | 1. a cruel and brutal fellow More Definitions → |
newsman | 1. a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories More Definitions → |
borosilicate | 1. a salt of boric and silicic acids More Definitions → |
invariable | 1. a quantity that does not vary 2. not liable to or capable of change More Definitions → |
patronising | 1. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension More Definitions → |
cowpea | 1. fruit or seed of the cowpea plant 2. sprawling Old World annual cultivated especially in southern United States for food and forage and green manure More Definitions → |
partita | 1. one of the variations contained in a partita 2. (music) an instrumental suite common in the 18th century More Definitions → |
aspirate | 1. remove by suction 2. pronounce with aspiration; of stop sounds More Definitions → |
varmint | 1. an irritating or obnoxious person 2. any usually predatory wild animal considered undesirable; e.g., coyote More Definitions → |
ciliate | 1. of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell 2. of or relating to the human eyelash More Definitions → |
quesadilla | 1. a tortilla that is filled with cheese and heated More Definitions → |
ardently | 1. in an ardent manner More Definitions → |
granitic | 1. showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings 2. hard as granite More Definitions → |
spaying | 1. neutering a female by removing the ovaries More Definitions → |
terminological | 1. of or concerning terminology More Definitions → |
asphyxiation | 1. the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped) 2. killing by depriving of oxygen More Definitions → |
autocracy | 1. a political system governed by a single individual 2. a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual More Definitions → |
backwardness | 1. lack of normal development of intellectual capacities More Definitions → |
jammies | 1. (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers More Definitions → |
caput | 1. a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure 2. the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains More Definitions → |
sleepwalking | 1. walking by a person who is asleep More Definitions → |
clammy | 1. unpleasantly cool and humid More Definitions → |
peavy | 1. a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs More Definitions → |
reification | 1. regarding something abstract as a material thing 2. representing a human being as a physical thing deprived of personal qualities or individuality More Definitions → |
houseplant | 1. any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes More Definitions → |
desiccation | 1. dryness resulting from the removal of water 2. the process of extracting moisture More Definitions → |
acerbic | 1. sour or bitter in taste 2. harsh or corrosive in tone More Definitions → |
bitartrate | 1. an acid tartrate; a hydrogen tartrate More Definitions → |
pragmatist | 1. an adherent of philosophical pragmatism 2. a person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of their actions More Definitions → |
latterly | 1. in the recent past More Definitions → |
disadvantageous | 1. involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness More Definitions → |
flagella | 1. a whip used to inflict punishment 2. a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa) More Definitions → |
hemangioma | 1. benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks More Definitions → |
philological | 1. of or relating to or dealing with philology More Definitions → |
wagtail | 1. Old World bird having a very long tail that jerks up and down as it walks More Definitions → |
ruminate | 1. chew the cuds 2. reflect deeply on a subject More Definitions → |
unpalatable | 1. not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind More Definitions → |
someway | 1. in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means More Definitions → |
biracial | 1. consisting of or combining two races More Definitions → |
hairstylist | 1. someone who cuts or beautifies hair More Definitions → |
propagandist | 1. of or relating to or characterized by propaganda 2. a person who disseminates messages calculated to assist some cause or some government More Definitions → |
cattail | 1. tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes More Definitions → |
dualistic | 1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism More Definitions → |
raspy | 1. unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound More Definitions → |
pervade | 1. spread or diffuse through More Definitions → |
contextually | 1. in a manner dependent on context More Definitions → |
subcutaneously | 1. below the skin More Definitions → |
endarterectomy | 1. surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis More Definitions → |
entrapped | 1. take or catch as if in a snare or trap 2. catch in or as if in a trap More Definitions → |
perestroika | 1. an economic policy adopted in the former Soviet Union; intended to increase automation and labor efficiency but it led eventually to the end of central planning in the Russian economy More Definitions → |
anaphase | 1. the stage of meiosis or mitosis when chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle More Definitions → |
aperiodic | 1. not recurring at regular intervals More Definitions → |
archduke | 1. a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria More Definitions → |
parkour | 1. An athletic discipline, in which practitioners traverse any environment in the most efficient way possible using their physical abilities, and which commonly involves running, jumping, vaulting, rolling, and other similar physical movements. More Definitions → |
diarist | 1. someone who keeps a diary or journal More Definitions → |
keratitis | 1. inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision More Definitions → |
brainpower | 1. mental ability More Definitions → |
smasher | 1. a person who smashes something 2. a very attractive or seductive looking woman More Definitions → |
angiogram | 1. an X-ray representation of blood vessels made after the injection of a radiopaque substance More Definitions → |
yarder | 1. (used only in combinations) the height or length of something in yards 2. a winch (or system of winches) powered by an engine and used to haul logs from a stump to a landing or to a skid road More Definitions → |
varices | 1. abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel More Definitions → |
avidly | 1. in an avid manner More Definitions → |
headmistress | 1. a woman headmaster More Definitions → |
sweatband | 1. a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat 2. a band of material tied around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat More Definitions → |
eosinophilia | 1. a symptom of allergic states; increased eosinophils in the blood More Definitions → |
achy | 1. causing a dull and steady pain More Definitions → |
representable | 1. expressible in symbolic form More Definitions → |
unalienable | 1. incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another More Definitions → |
heartstrings | 1. your deepest feelings of love and compassion More Definitions → |
arum | 1. starch resembling sago that is obtained from cuckoopint root 2. any plant of the family Araceae; have small flowers massed on a spadix surrounded by a large spathe More Definitions → |
acrid | 1. strong and sharp 2. harsh or corrosive in tone More Definitions → |
uninhabitable | 1. not fit for habitation More Definitions → |
nonstructural | 1. not structural More Definitions → |
brassy | 1. resembling the sound of a brass instrument 2. tastelessly showy More Definitions → |
matey | 1. (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals More Definitions → |
understate | 1. represent as less significant or important More Definitions → |
snarf | 1. make off with belongings of others More Definitions → |
counterbalanced | 1. brought into equipoise by means of a weight or force that offsets another More Definitions → |
otorhinolaryngology | 1. the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat More Definitions → |
procreate | 1. have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant More Definitions → |
hardener | 1. one that hardens, especially a substance added to varnish or paint to give it a harder surface or finish. More Definitions → |
paternalism | 1. the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good More Definitions → |
surrealistic | 1. characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions More Definitions → |
measurably | 1. to a measurable degree More Definitions → |
hawkish | 1. disposed to warfare or hard-line policies More Definitions → |
legionnaire | 1. a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion) More Definitions → |
encaustic | 1. a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application More Definitions → |
hemispherical | 1. of or relating to or being a hemisphere More Definitions → |
demeanour | 1. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people More Definitions → |
papyri | 1. paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans 2. tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times More Definitions → |
articulatory | 1. of or relating to articulation More Definitions → |
fibula | 1. the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle More Definitions → |
excruciatingly | 1. in a very painful manner More Definitions → |
demitasse | 1. small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream 2. small coffee cup; for serving black coffee More Definitions → |
brouhaha | 1. loud confused noise from many sources 2. a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits More Definitions → |
antiferromagnetic | 1. relating to antiferromagnetism More Definitions → |
vagal | 1. of or relating to the vagus nerve More Definitions → |
inspiratory | 1. pertaining to the drawing in phase of respiration More Definitions → |
metrosexual | 1. a heterosexual man that is particularly interested in his appearance, being well-groomed and fashion More Definitions → |
inarticulate | 1. without or deprived of the use of speech or words More Definitions → |
publishable | 1. suitable for publication More Definitions → |
hyperventilation | 1. an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued More Definitions → |
labyrinthine | 1. relating to or affecting or originating in the inner ear 2. resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity More Definitions → |
dairying | 1. the business of a dairy More Definitions → |
coruscant | 1. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light More Definitions → |
gunboat | 1. a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols More Definitions → |
generalise | 1. speak or write in generalities 2. draw from specific cases for more general cases More Definitions → |
sanatorium | 1. a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases 2. pejorative terms for an insane asylum More Definitions → |
asceticism | 1. the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state 2. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) More Definitions → |
disentangle | 1. release from entanglement of difficulty 2. extricate from entanglement More Definitions → |
simultaneity | 1. happening or existing or done at the same time More Definitions → |
facultative | 1. of or relating to the mental faculties 2. able to exist under more than one set of conditions More Definitions → |
balustrade | 1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling More Definitions → |
adulterous | 1. characterized by adultery 2. not faithful to a spouse or lover More Definitions → |
spangle | 1. glitter as if covered with spangles 2. decorate with spangles More Definitions → |
haberdashery | 1. a store where men's clothes are sold 2. the drygoods sold by a haberdasher More Definitions → |
scopolamine | 1. an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures More Definitions → |
campanula | 1. any of various plants of the genus Campanula having blue or white bell-shaped flowers More Definitions → |
figuration | 1. representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory 2. decorating with a design More Definitions → |
hyphae | 1. any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus More Definitions → |
silvan | 1. a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods 2. relating to or characteristic of wooded regions More Definitions → |
deferential | 1. showing deference More Definitions → |
stomatal | 1. relating to or of the nature of or having a mouth or mouthlike opening 2. relating to or constituting plant stomata More Definitions → |
unbalance | 1. a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium 2. a state of mental disturbance and disorientation More Definitions → |
packman | 1. someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals) More Definitions → |
carburettor | 1. mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion More Definitions → |
actuating | 1. causing motion or action or change More Definitions → |
caudate | 1. a tail-shaped basal ganglion located in a lateral ventricle of the brain 2. amphibians that resemble lizards More Definitions → |
magnanimous | 1. noble and generous in spirit 2. generous and understanding and tolerant More Definitions → |
plait | 1. make by braiding or interlacing 2. weave into plaits More Definitions → |
guttural | 1. relating to or articulated in the throat 2. a consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat More Definitions → |
dyad | 1. two items of the same kind More Definitions → |
carting | 1. the work of taking something away in a cart or truck and disposing of it More Definitions → |
handbell | 1. a bell that is held in the hand More Definitions → |
calcified | 1. become impregnated with calcium salts 2. become inflexible and unchanging More Definitions → |
electrostatics | 1. the branch of physics that deals with static electricity More Definitions → |
flavouring | 1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts More Definitions → |
malted | 1. a milkshake made with malt powder 2. of grain that has been converted into malt More Definitions → |
barreled | 1. put in or stored in a barrel 2. (of an arrow) tapered toward both ends More Definitions → |
uncharacteristic | 1. distinctive and not typical More Definitions → |
namer | 1. a person who gives a name or names More Definitions → |
accumulative | 1. increasing by successive addition 2. marked by acquiring or amassing More Definitions → |
rhabdomyosarcoma | 1. a highly malignant neoplasm derived from striated muscle More Definitions → |
blanketed | 1. covered with (or as if with) a blanket More Definitions → |
unreality | 1. the quality possessed by something that is unreal 2. the state of being insubstantial or imaginary; not existing objectively or in fact More Definitions → |
lath | 1. a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework More Definitions → |
haemorrhagic | 1. of or relating to a hemorrhage More Definitions → |
corrida | 1. a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators More Definitions → |
hailstorm | 1. a storm during which hail falls More Definitions → |
lymphadenopathy | 1. chronic abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes (usually associated with disease) More Definitions → |
rappelling | 1. descend by means of a rappel More Definitions → |
metaphoric | 1. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another More Definitions → |
washboard | 1. device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on 2. protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side More Definitions → |
poignancy | 1. a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow 2. a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow) More Definitions → |
pachinko | 1. a Japanese pinball game played on a vertical board More Definitions → |
detestable | 1. offensive to the mind 2. unequivocally detestable More Definitions → |
swayback | 1. having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses) More Definitions → |
nonnative | 1. not being or composed of aborigines 2. of persons born in another area or country than that lived in More Definitions → |
parishioner | 1. a member of a parish More Definitions → |
hoarseness | 1. a throaty harshness More Definitions → |
meritocracy | 1. a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects 2. the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth More Definitions → |
machismo | 1. exaggerated masculinity More Definitions → |
honoraria | 1. a fee paid for a nominally free service More Definitions → |
debonair | 1. having a sophisticated charm 2. having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air More Definitions → |
neurobiological | 1. of or relating to the biological study of the nervous system 2. with respect to neurobiology More Definitions → |
indignantly | 1. in an indignant manner More Definitions → |
fazed | 1. caused to show discomposure More Definitions → |
invigorated | 1. with restored energy More Definitions → |
pentobarbital | 1. a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and antispasmodic More Definitions → |
disaffection | 1. the feeling of being alienated from other people 2. disloyalty to the government or to established authority More Definitions → |
flocculation | 1. the process of flocculating; forming woolly cloudlike aggregations More Definitions → |
unaddressed | 1. not addressed More Definitions → |
sonogram | 1. an image of a structure that is produced by ultrasonography (reflections of high-frequency sound waves); used to observe fetal growth or to study bodily organs More Definitions → |
apotheosis | 1. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal 2. the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god) More Definitions → |
absorbency | 1. the property of being absorbent More Definitions → |
interdenominational | 1. occurring between or among or common to different churches or denominations More Definitions → |
stratagem | 1. a maneuver in a game or conversation 2. an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade More Definitions → |
squatted | 1. sit on one's heels 2. be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide More Definitions → |
unlabelled | 1. lacking a label or tag More Definitions → |
prepositional | 1. of or relating to or formed with a preposition More Definitions → |
moonwalk | 1. a kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot 2. an exploratory walk by an astronaut on the surface of the moon More Definitions → |
reassert | 1. strengthen or make more firm More Definitions → |
intracerebral | 1. within the brain More Definitions → |
authoritatively | 1. in an authoritative and magisterial manner More Definitions → |
unpleasantness | 1. the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling 2. the quality of giving displeasure More Definitions → |
minaret | 1. slender tower with balconies More Definitions → |
postprandial | 1. following a meal (especially dinner) More Definitions → |
sargasso | 1. brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea More Definitions → |
dickhead | 1. insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous More Definitions → |
abuzz | 1. noisy like the sound of a bee More Definitions → |
ramshackle | 1. in deplorable condition More Definitions → |
alkyd | 1. a durable synthetic resin widely used in adhesives and paints More Definitions → |
scald | 1. a burn cause by hot liquid or steam 2. the act of burning with steam or hot water More Definitions → |
foliation | 1. (botany) the process of forming leaves 2. (geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock More Definitions → |
aquiline | 1. curved down like an eagle's beak More Definitions → |
hatchling | 1. any recently hatched animal (especially birds) More Definitions → |
dauber | 1. an unskilled painter More Definitions → |
captaincy | 1. the post of captain More Definitions → |
paediatrician | 1. a specialist in the care of babies More Definitions → |
ramie | 1. tall perennial herb of tropical Asia with dark green leaves; cultivated for the fiber from its woody stems that resembles flax More Definitions → |
fatten | 1. make fat or plump More Definitions → |
blabber | 1. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly 2. one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority More Definitions → |
antipasto | 1. a course of appetizers in an Italian meal More Definitions → |
bodacious | 1. incorrigible 2. unrestrained by convention or propriety More Definitions → |
admonish | 1. advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior 2. warn strongly; put on guard More Definitions → |
tropopause | 1. the region of discontinuity between the troposphere and the stratosphere More Definitions → |
curvaceous | 1. (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves More Definitions → |
transgress | 1. act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises 2. spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline More Definitions → |
leant | 1. to incline or bend from a vertical position 2. cause to lean or incline More Definitions → |
exponentiation | 1. the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power More Definitions → |
lank | 1. long and thin and often limp 2. long and lean More Definitions → |
vaporized | 1. converted into a gas or vapor More Definitions → |
zealously | 1. in a zealous manner More Definitions → |
repatriate | 1. send someone back to his homeland against his will, as of refugees 2. admit back into the country More Definitions → |
midair | 1. some point in the air; above ground level More Definitions → |
dowager | 1. a widow holding property received from her deceased husband More Definitions → |
papain | 1. a proteolytic enzyme obtained from the unripe papaya; used as a meat tenderizer More Definitions → |
trivalent | 1. having a valence of three More Definitions → |
inculcate | 1. teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions More Definitions → |
olla | 1. leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper More Definitions → |
unimpaired | 1. not damaged or diminished in any respect More Definitions → |
crazier | 1. affected with madness or insanity 2. foolish; totally unsound More Definitions → |
keratosis | 1. a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin More Definitions → |
corporatism | 1. control of a state or organization by large interest groups More Definitions → |
rancor | 1. a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will More Definitions → |
transcultural | 1. extending through all human cultures More Definitions → |
agon | 1. a festivity in ancient Greece at which competitors contended for prizes More Definitions → |
providential | 1. relating to or characteristic of providence 2. peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention More Definitions → |
hollandaise | 1. eggs and butter with lemon juice More Definitions → |
liberality | 1. an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom 2. the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament More Definitions → |
grama | 1. pasture grass of plains of South America and western North America More Definitions → |
ossification | 1. the developmental process of bone formation 2. the calcification of soft tissue into a bonelike material More Definitions → |
featherbed | 1. treat with excessive indulgence 2. hire more workers than are necessary More Definitions → |
stank | 1. be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance 2. smell badly and offensively More Definitions → |
legalisation | 1. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
inestimable | 1. beyond calculation or measure More Definitions → |
pyridoxal | 1. a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch More Definitions → |
chlamydial | 1. of or pertaining to the sexually transmitted infection or to the parasite More Definitions → |
folktale | 1. a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk More Definitions → |
thespian | 1. of or relating to drama 2. a theatrical performer More Definitions → |
desipramine | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug that activates the psychomotor system More Definitions → |
chelated | 1. relating to or characterized by chelation More Definitions → |
jeroboam | 1. a large wine bottle (holds 4/5 of a gallon) More Definitions → |
doppelganger | 1. a ghostly double of a living person that haunts its living counterpart More Definitions → |
imitative | 1. marked by or given to imitation 2. (of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound More Definitions → |
concordant | 1. in keeping 2. being of the same opinion More Definitions → |
mazer | 1. a large hardwood drinking bowl More Definitions → |
masher | 1. a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women 2. a kitchen utensil used for mashing (e.g. potatoes) More Definitions → |
bibliomania | 1. preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books More Definitions → |
esthetician | 1. a worker skilled in giving beauty treatments (manicures and facials etc.) 2. a philosopher who specializes in the nature of beauty More Definitions → |
plater | 1. a skilled worker who coats articles with a film of metal (usually silver or gold) More Definitions → |
graviton | 1. a gauge boson that mediates the (extremely weak) gravitational interactions between particles More Definitions → |
repentant | 1. feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds More Definitions → |
iconoclastic | 1. characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions 2. destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited More Definitions → |
meanness | 1. the quality of being deliberately mean 2. extreme stinginess More Definitions → |
arboreal | 1. of or relating to or formed by trees 2. inhabiting or frequenting trees More Definitions → |
inhalant | 1. inhaling or serving for inhalation 2. something that is inhaled More Definitions → |
unassailable | 1. immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with 2. impossible to assail More Definitions → |
disharmony | 1. a lack of harmony More Definitions → |
overstatement | 1. making to seem more important than it really is More Definitions → |
policewoman | 1. a woman policeman More Definitions → |
orthostatic | 1. pertaining to an upright standing posture More Definitions → |
mammon | 1. wealth regarded as an evil influence More Definitions → |
discoverable | 1. capable of being ascertained or found out More Definitions → |
atrophic | 1. relating to or characterized by atrophy More Definitions → |
untangle | 1. release from entanglement of difficulty 2. become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of More Definitions → |
audiocassette | 1. a cassette for audiotape More Definitions → |
kidnapper | 1. someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) More Definitions → |
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