Words Containing IS
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is | 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 → |
list | 1. give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of 2. include in a list More Definitions → |
history | 1. the aggregate of past events 2. a record or narrative description of past events More Definitions → |
listing | 1. a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) 2. the act of making a list of items More Definitions → |
visit | 1. go to see a place, as for entertainment 2. go to certain places as for sightseeing More Definitions → |
register | 1. record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions 2. record in a public office or in a court of law More Definitions → |
issue | 1. an important question that is in dispute and must be settled 2. one of a series published periodically 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 → |
listed | 1. on a list More Definitions → |
discussion | 1. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic 2. an exchange of views on some topic More Definitions → |
display | 1. something intended to communicate a particular impression 2. something shown to the public 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 → |
district | 1. regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns 2. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes More Definitions → |
risk | 1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune 2. a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury 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 → |
registered | 1. (of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book 2. listed or recorded officially More Definitions → |
published | 1. prepared and printed for distribution and sale 2. formally made public More Definitions → |
discount | 1. the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise 2. interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan More Definitions → |
advertise | 1. call attention to 2. make publicity for; try to sell (a product) More Definitions → |
commission | 1. a special group delegated to consider some matter 2. a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary) 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 → |
wish | 1. a specific feeling of desire 2. an expression of some desire or inclination More Definitions → |
decision | 1. the act of making up your mind about something 2. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration More Definitions → |
division | 1. an army unit large enough to sustain combat 2. one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole 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 → |
registration | 1. the act of enrolling 2. the body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time More Definitions → |
artist | 1. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination More Definitions → |
distribution | 1. (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence 2. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume More Definitions → |
christian | 1. following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ More Definitions → |
publisher | 1. a firm in the publishing business 2. a person engaged in publishing periodicals or books or music More Definitions → |
disease | 1. an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning 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 → |
distance | 1. keep at a distance 2. go far ahead of More Definitions → |
existing | 1. having existence or being or actuality 2. presently existing More Definitions → |
enterprise | 1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) 2. an organization created for business ventures 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 → |
otherwise | 1. other than as supposed or expected 2. in other respects or ways 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 → |
fish | 1. any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills 2. the flesh of fish used as food More Definitions → |
mission | 1. an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work 2. an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters More Definitions → |
television | 1. broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects 2. a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points More Definitions → |
established | 1. settled securely and unconditionally 2. conforming with accepted standards More Definitions → |
visual | 1. relating to or using sight 2. visible More Definitions → |
minister | 1. a person authorized to conduct religious worship 2. a person appointed to a high office in the government More Definitions → |
vision | 1. a vivid mental image 2. the ability to see; the visual faculty More Definitions → |
listen | 1. hear with intention 2. listen and pay attention More Definitions → |
discuss | 1. to consider or examine in speech or writing 2. speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion More Definitions → |
publishing | 1. the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution 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 → |
fishing | 1. the act of someone who fishes as a diversion 2. the occupation of catching fish for a living More Definitions → |
permission | 1. approval to do something 2. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization More Definitions → |
miss | 1. fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind 2. feel or suffer from the lack of More Definitions → |
exercise | 1. put to use 2. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions More Definitions → |
administrative | 1. of or relating to or responsible for administration More Definitions → |
missing | 1. not able to be found 2. nonexistent More Definitions → |
comparison | 1. the act of examining resemblances 2. relation based on similarities and differences 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 → |
advertisement | 1. a public promotion of some product or service More Definitions → |
disc | 1. sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove 2. something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate More Definitions → |
tourism | 1. the business of providing services to tourists More Definitions → |
miscellaneous | 1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds 2. having many aspects or qualities More Definitions → |
disk | 1. draw a harrow over (land) 2. something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate More Definitions → |
provisions | 1. a stock or supply of foods More Definitions → |
ministry | 1. religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian) 2. building where the business of a government ministry is transacted More Definitions → |
gratis | 1. costing nothing 2. without charge 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 → |
legislation | 1. law enacted by a legislative body 2. the act of making or enacting laws More Definitions → |
finish | 1. come or bring to a finish or an end 2. finally be or do something 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 → |
rise | 1. move upward 2. increase in value or to a higher point More Definitions → |
distributed | 1. spread out or scattered about or divided up More Definitions → |
cisco | 1. cold-water fish caught in Lake Superior and northward 2. important food fish of cold deep lakes of North America More Definitions → |
cruise | 1. drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure 2. travel at a moderate speed More Definitions → |
provision | 1. a stipulated condition 2. the activity of supplying or providing something More Definitions → |
revised | 1. improved or brought up to date 2. altered or revised by rephrasing or by adding or deleting material More Definitions → |
revision | 1. the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) 2. the act of rewriting something More Definitions → |
tennis | 1. a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court More Definitions → |
finished | 1. (of skills or the products of skills) brought to or having the greatest excellence; perfected 2. having a surface coating or finish applied More Definitions → |
discover | 1. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes 2. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally More Definitions → |
advisor | 1. an expert who gives advice More Definitions → |
exist | 1. have an existence, be extant 2. support oneself More Definitions → |
noise | 1. emit a noise 2. sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound) More Definitions → |
sister | 1. a female person who has the same parents as another person 2. a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group More Definitions → |
establish | 1. set up or found 2. set up or lay the groundwork for More Definitions → |
specialist | 1. an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning 2. practices one branch of medicine 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 → |
transmission | 1. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted 2. communication by means of transmitted signals More Definitions → |
chemistry | 1. the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions 2. the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object More Definitions → |
advisory | 1. an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat 2. giving advice More Definitions → |
fiscal | 1. involving financial matters More Definitions → |
leisure | 1. time available for ease and relaxation 2. freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity More Definitions → |
historic | 1. belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past 2. important in history 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 → |
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 → |
discovery | 1. the act of discovering something 2. something that is discovered More Definitions → |
consistent | 1. the same throughout in structure or composition 2. (sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable 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 → |
submission | 1. something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition) 2. the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another More Definitions → |
disability | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness More Definitions → |
episode | 1. a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events 2. a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series More Definitions → |
dish | 1. provide (usually but not necessarily food) 2. make concave; shape like a dish More Definitions → |
raise | 1. raise the level or amount of something 2. raise from a lower to a higher position More Definitions → |
visiting | 1. the activity of making visits 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 → |
visitor | 1. someone who visits 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 → |
listening | 1. the act of hearing attentively More Definitions → |
registry | 1. an official written record of names or events or transactions More Definitions → |
crisis | 1. an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty 2. a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something More Definitions → |
acquisition | 1. the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something 2. something acquired 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 → |
missed | 1. not caught with the senses or the mind More Definitions → |
statistical | 1. of or relating to statistics More Definitions → |
expertise | 1. skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge More Definitions → |
mechanism | 1. the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction 2. the technical aspects of doing something More Definitions → |
disaster | 1. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune 2. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune More Definitions → |
commissioner | 1. a government administrator 2. a member of a commission More Definitions → |
diagnosis | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
fetish | 1. a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body 2. a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers More Definitions → |
admission | 1. the act of admitting someone to enter 2. an acknowledgment of the truth of something More Definitions → |
terrorism | 1. the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear More Definitions → |
discovered | 1. discovered or determined by scientific observation More Definitions → |
promise | 1. make a promise or commitment 2. promise to undertake or give More Definitions → |
existence | 1. the state or fact of existing 2. everything that exists anywhere More Definitions → |
prison | 1. a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment 2. a prisonlike situation; a place of seeming confinement More Definitions → |
visible | 1. obvious to the eye 2. present and easily available More Definitions → |
tissue | 1. part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function 2. a soft thin (usually translucent) paper More Definitions → |
emphasis | 1. special importance or significance 2. intensity or forcefulness of expression More Definitions → |
disclosure | 1. the speech act of making something evident More Definitions → |
establishment | 1. the act of forming or establishing something 2. an organization founded and united for a specific purpose More Definitions → |
tourist | 1. someone who travels for pleasure More Definitions → |
kiss | 1. the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) 2. a cookie made of egg whites and sugar More Definitions → |
surprise | 1. the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you 2. a sudden unexpected event More Definitions → |
satisfied | 1. meet the requirements or expectations of 2. make happy or satisfied 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 → |
publish | 1. put into print 2. prepare and issue for public distribution or sale More Definitions → |
rising | 1. a movement upward; rise above the ground 2. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another More Definitions → |
vista | 1. the visual percept of a region More Definitions → |
polish | 1. the property of being smooth and shiny 2. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality More Definitions → |
precision | 1. the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance 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 → |
wise | 1. a way of doing or being 2. marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters 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 → |
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 → |
paradise | 1. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace More Definitions → |
florist | 1. someone who grows and deals in flowers 2. a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold More Definitions → |
wisdom | 1. accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment 2. the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight More Definitions → |
jurisdiction | 1. (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law 2. in law; the territory within which power can be exercised More Definitions → |
disorder | 1. a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning 2. a condition in which things are not in their expected places 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 → |
supervisor | 1. one who supervises or has charge and direction of 2. a program that controls the execution of other programs More Definitions → |
discipline | 1. a branch of knowledge 2. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice 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 → |
dispute | 1. a disagreement or argument about something important 2. coming into conflict with More Definitions → |
discharge | 1. the sudden giving off of energy 2. the act of venting More Definitions → |
resistant | 1. relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) 2. able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress More Definitions → |
distributor | 1. someone who markets merchandise 2. a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion More Definitions → |
criticism | 1. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings 2. a serious examination and judgment of something 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 → |
parish | 1. a local church community 2. the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor More Definitions → |
bishop | 1. a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ 2. port wine mulled with oranges and cloves More Definitions → |
terrorist | 1. a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities More Definitions → |
fisher | 1. someone whose occupation is catching fish 2. large dark brown North American arboreal carnivorous mammal More Definitions → |
thesis | 1. an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument 2. a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree More Definitions → |
legislature | 1. persons who make or amend or repeal laws More Definitions → |
distinct | 1. easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined 2. (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality More Definitions → |
surprised | 1. taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment More Definitions → |
logistics | 1. handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed More Definitions → |
danish | 1. light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruits or cheese More Definitions → |
supervision | 1. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group More Definitions → |
piss | 1. liquid excretory product 2. informal terms for urination More Definitions → |
premises | 1. land and the buildings on it More Definitions → |
isle | 1. a small island More Definitions → |
stylish | 1. having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress 2. being or in accordance with current social fashions More Definitions → |
emission | 1. the act of emitting; causing to flow forth 2. a substance that is emitted or released More Definitions → |
advised | 1. having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel 2. having received information 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 → |
synthesis | 1. the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds) 2. the combination of ideas into a complex whole 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 → |
advertiser | 1. someone whose business is advertising More Definitions → |
sophisticated | 1. ahead in development; complex or intricate 2. intellectually appealing More Definitions → |
satisfy | 1. meet the requirements or expectations of 2. make happy or satisfied More Definitions → |
discretion | 1. freedom to act or judge on one's own 2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress More Definitions → |
praise | 1. an expression of approval and commendation 2. offering words of homage as an act of worship 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 → |
synopsis | 1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory More Definitions → |
distribute | 1. administer or bestow, as in small portions 2. distribute or disperse widely More Definitions → |
scientist | 1. a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences More Definitions → |
arthritis | 1. inflammation of a joint or joints More Definitions → |
cuisine | 1. the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared More Definitions → |
genesis | 1. a coming into being More Definitions → |
arise | 1. come into existence; take on form or shape 2. originate or come into being More Definitions → |
advise | 1. give advice to 2. inform (somebody) of something 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 → |
journalism | 1. newspapers and magazines collectively 2. the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media More Definitions → |
disagree | 1. be of different opinions 2. be different from one another More Definitions → |
kissing | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
accomplished | 1. highly skilled 2. successfully completed or brought to an end More Definitions → |
distinguished | 1. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation 2. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person More Definitions → |
artistic | 1. relating to or characteristic of art or artists 2. satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities More Definitions → |
precise | 1. (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct 2. sharply exact or accurate or delimited More Definitions → |
disable | 1. make unable to perform a certain action 2. injure permanently More Definitions → |
moisture | 1. wetness caused by water More Definitions → |
visibility | 1. quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye 2. degree of exposure to public notice More Definitions → |
mistress | 1. an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man 2. a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict) More Definitions → |
disturbed | 1. having the place or position changed 2. afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief More Definitions → |
fist | 1. a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting) More Definitions → |
consistently | 1. in a systematic or consistent manner More Definitions → |
punishment | 1. the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty More Definitions → |
twist | 1. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) 2. cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form More Definitions → |
furnished | 1. provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority) 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 → |
disco | 1. dance to disco music 2. popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques More Definitions → |
finishing | 1. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) 2. the act of finishing More Definitions → |
isolation | 1. a state of separation between persons or groups 2. a feeling of being disliked and alone 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 → |
consist | 1. originate (in) 2. have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in More Definitions → |
subdivision | 1. an area composed of subdivided lots 2. the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided More Definitions → |
distinction | 1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes 2. high status importance owing to marked superiority More Definitions → |
sunrise | 1. the first light of day 2. atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily appearance of the sun More Definitions → |
nudist | 1. a person who practices nudity for reasons of health or religion More Definitions → |
satisfactory | 1. giving satisfaction 2. meeting requirements More Definitions → |
invisible | 1. impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye 2. not prominent or readily noticeable More Definitions → |
twisted | 1. having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented More Definitions → |
checklist | 1. a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted More Definitions → |
prerequisite | 1. something that is required in advance 2. required as a prior condition or course of study More Definitions → |
hypothesis | 1. a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations 2. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena More Definitions → |
consistency | 1. the property of holding together and retaining its shape 2. a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts More Definitions → |
recognised | 1. provided with a secure reputation 2. generally approved or compelling recognition More Definitions → |
precisely | 1. indicating exactness or preciseness 2. in a precise manner More Definitions → |
wrist | 1. a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones More Definitions → |
accomplish | 1. put in effect 2. to gain with effort More Definitions → |
organised | 1. being a member of or formed into a labor union More Definitions → |
dispatch | 1. send away towards a designated goal 2. complete or carry out 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 → |
journalist | 1. a writer for newspapers and magazines 2. someone who keeps a diary or journal 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 → |
discrete | 1. constituting a separate entity or part More Definitions → |
customise | 1. make to specifications 2. make according to requirements More Definitions → |
disposition | 1. your usual mood 2. the act or means of getting rid of something More Definitions → |
hepatitis | 1. inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin More Definitions → |
likewise | 1. in like or similar manner 2. in addition More Definitions → |
disciplinary | 1. relating to discipline in behavior 2. relating to a specific field of academic study More Definitions → |
disclose | 1. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret 2. reveal to view as by removing a cover More Definitions → |
surprising | 1. causing surprise or wonder or amazement More Definitions → |
compromise | 1. a middle way between two extremes 2. an accommodation in which both sides make concessions More Definitions → |
polished | 1. showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience 2. (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed More Definitions → |
missile | 1. a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control 2. a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled More Definitions → |
persistent | 1. never-ceasing 2. continually recurring to the mind More Definitions → |
disappointed | 1. disappointingly unsuccessful More Definitions → |
communist | 1. relating to or marked by communism 2. a socialist who advocates communism More Definitions → |
therapist | 1. a person skilled in a particular type of therapy More Definitions → |
promising | 1. showing possibility of achievement or excellence 2. likely to turn out well in the future More Definitions → |
prisoner | 1. a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war 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 → |
resist | 1. elude, especially in a baffling way 2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something More Definitions → |
wishing | 1. a specific feeling of desire More Definitions → |
poison | 1. spoil as if by poison 2. kill with poison 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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
distinctive | 1. of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing 2. capable of being classified More Definitions → |
authorised | 1. sanctioned by established authority 2. endowed with authority More Definitions → |
adviser | 1. an expert who gives advice More Definitions → |
iris | 1. plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals 2. muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye More Definitions → |
distinguish | 1. mark as different 2. detect with the senses More Definitions → |
disclosed | 1. made known (especially something secret or concealed) More Definitions → |
distortion | 1. a change for the worse 2. a shape resulting from distortion More Definitions → |
asterisk | 1. a star-shaped character * used in printing 2. mark with an asterisk More Definitions → |
issuance | 1. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) More Definitions → |
dentist | 1. a person qualified to practice dentistry More Definitions → |
discontinued | 1. stopped permanently or temporarily More Definitions → |
dentistry | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth More Definitions → |
biochemistry | 1. the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry 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 → |
surprisingly | 1. in a surprising manner 2. in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise More Definitions → |
dismissed | 1. having lost your job More Definitions → |
collision | 1. (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together 2. an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object More Definitions → |
holistic | 1. emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole More Definitions → |
discourse | 1. extended verbal expression in speech or writing 2. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) More Definitions → |
socialist | 1. a political advocate of socialism 2. advocating or following the socialist principles More Definitions → |
dissemination | 1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate 2. the property of being diffused or dispersed More Definitions → |
advertised | 1. called to public attention More Definitions → |
provisional | 1. under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon More Definitions → |
historically | 1. throughout history 2. with respect to history More Definitions → |
issuing | 1. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) More Definitions → |
visualization | 1. a mental image that is similar to a visual perception More Definitions → |
linguistics | 1. the scientific study of language 2. the humanistic study of language and literature More Definitions → |
activism | 1. a policy of taking direct action to achieve a political or social goal More Definitions → |
commissioned | 1. (of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above 2. given official approval to act 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 → |
lisp | 1. a speech defect that involves pronouncing `s' like voiceless `th' and `z' like voiced `th' 2. speak with a lisp 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 → |
crisp | 1. a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat 2. make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic More Definitions → |
interdisciplinary | 1. drawing from or characterized by participation of two or more fields of study More Definitions → |
pharmacist | 1. a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs More Definitions → |
debris | 1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up 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 → |
inconsistent | 1. not capable of being made consistent or harmonious 2. not in agreement More Definitions → |
administer | 1. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of 2. perform (a church sacrament) ritually More Definitions → |
disposable | 1. free or available for use or disposition 2. designed to be disposed of after use More Definitions → |
cruiser | 1. a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters 2. a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer More Definitions → |
mist | 1. become covered with mist 2. make less visible or unclear More Definitions → |
noisy | 1. full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds 2. attracting attention by showiness or bright colors More Definitions → |
economist | 1. an expert in the science of economics More Definitions → |
bliss | 1. a state of extreme happiness More Definitions → |
recognise | 1. show approval or appreciation of 2. grant credentials to More Definitions → |
linguistic | 1. consisting of or related to language 2. of or relating to the scientific study of language More Definitions → |
misleading | 1. designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently More Definitions → |
capitalism | 1. an economic system based on private ownership of capital More Definitions → |
visually | 1. with respect to vision More Definitions → |
disappear | 1. get lost, as without warning or explanation 2. become invisible or unnoticeable More Definitions → |
listener | 1. someone who listens attentively More Definitions → |
sis | 1. a female person who has the same parents as another person More Definitions → |
dishwasher | 1. a machine for washing dishes 2. someone who washes dishes More Definitions → |
feminist | 1. of or relating to or advocating equal rights for women 2. a supporter of feminism More Definitions → |
discography | 1. a descriptive catalog of musical recordings More Definitions → |
revise | 1. make revisions in 2. revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving More Definitions → |
fishery | 1. a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold More Definitions → |
distress | 1. psychological suffering 2. a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) 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 → |
realise | 1. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages 2. convert into cash; of goods and property More Definitions → |
concise | 1. expressing much in few words More Definitions → |
statistically | 1. with respect to statistics 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 → |
columnist | 1. a journalist who writes editorials More Definitions → |
tuberculosis | 1. infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages) More Definitions → |
disturbing | 1. causing distress or worry or anxiety More Definitions → |
whistler | 1. someone who makes a loud high sound 2. large North American mountain marmot More Definitions → |
exquisite | 1. intense or sharp 2. lavishly elegant and refined More Definitions → |
supervisory | 1. of or limited to or involving supervision More Definitions → |
discreet | 1. marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint 2. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic More Definitions → |
misplace | 1. place (something) where one cannot find it again 2. place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position More Definitions → |
dissolved | 1. (of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form More Definitions → |
lister | 1. assessor who makes out the tax lists 2. moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow More Definitions → |
organisational | 1. of or relating to an organization More Definitions → |
supervised | 1. under observation or under the direction of a superintendent or overseer More Definitions → |
premise | 1. a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn 2. set forth beforehand, often as an explanation More Definitions → |
discharged | 1. having lost your job More Definitions → |
realised | 1. successfully completed or brought to an end More Definitions → |
redistribute | 1. distribute anew More Definitions → |
turquoise | 1. a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate 2. a shade of blue tinged with green More Definitions → |
seismic | 1. subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration More Definitions → |
unregistered | 1. (a boat or vessel) not furnished with official documents 2. (of animals) not recorded with or certified by an official breed association More Definitions → |
issuer | 1. an institution that issues something (securities or publications or currency etc.) More Definitions → |
poisoning | 1. the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance 2. the act of giving poison to a person or animal with the intent to kill More Definitions → |
baptism | 1. a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth More Definitions → |
kris | 1. a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade More Definitions → |
imprisonment | 1. putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment 2. the state of being imprisoned More Definitions → |
unisex | 1. not distinguished on the basis of sex More Definitions → |
historian | 1. a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it 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 → |
comprise | 1. be composed of 2. include or contain; have as a component More Definitions → |
disposed | 1. having made preparations 2. (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward More Definitions → |
insist | 1. be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge 2. beg persistently and urgently More Definitions → |
misuse | 1. apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly 2. change the inherent purpose or function of something 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 → |
unpublished | 1. not published More Definitions → |
pistol | 1. a firearm that is held and fired with one hand More Definitions → |
disadvantaged | 1. marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences More Definitions → |
personalised | 1. made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual More Definitions → |
disturbance | 1. activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption 2. an unhappy and worried mental state More Definitions → |
optimistic | 1. expecting the best 2. expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds More Definitions → |
dispersion | 1. spreading widely or driving off 2. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume More Definitions → |
persistence | 1. the property of a continuous and connected period of time 2. persistent determination More Definitions → |
islander | 1. an inhabitant of an island More Definitions → |
osteoporosis | 1. abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women More Definitions → |
guitarist | 1. a musician who plays the guitar 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 → |
shortlist | 1. a list of applicants winnowed from a longer list who have been deemed suitable and from which the successful person will be chosen 2. put someone or something on a short list More Definitions → |
psychologist | 1. a scientist trained in psychology More Definitions → |
misty | 1. filled or abounding with fog or mist 2. wet with mist More Definitions → |
prism | 1. a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms 2. optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image More Definitions → |
risen | 1. move upward 2. increase in value or to a higher point More Definitions → |
whistle | 1. make whistling sounds 2. move with, or as with, a whistling sound More Definitions → |
hypnosis | 1. a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion More Definitions → |
disruption | 1. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity 2. a disorderly outburst or tumult More Definitions → |
furnish | 1. give something useful or necessary to 2. provide or equip with furniture More Definitions → |
rubbish | 1. worthless material that is to be disposed of 2. nonsensical talk or writing 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 → |
hemisphere | 1. half of the terrestrial globe 2. half of a sphere More Definitions → |
misconduct | 1. bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf 2. activity that transgresses moral or civil law More Definitions → |
exercising | 1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit More Definitions → |
disadvantage | 1. put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm 2. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position More Definitions → |
redistribution | 1. distributing again More Definitions → |
scissors | 1. an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades 2. a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze More Definitions → |
fisherman | 1. someone whose occupation is catching fish More Definitions → |
misery | 1. a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune 2. a feeling of intense unhappiness More Definitions → |
bistro | 1. a small informal restaurant; serves wine 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 → |
redistributed | 1. having population and industries relocated from urban to outlying areas More Definitions → |
dismiss | 1. bar from attention or consideration 2. cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration More Definitions → |
risky | 1. involving risk or danger 2. not financially safe or secure More Definitions → |
mistaken | 1. wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment 2. arising from error 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 → |
disconnect | 1. pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable 2. make disconnected, disjoin or unfasten More Definitions → |
sclerosis | 1. any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue More Definitions → |
disappointing | 1. not up to expectations More Definitions → |
statistic | 1. a datum that can be represented numerically More Definitions → |
piston | 1. mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion More Definitions → |
capitalist | 1. of or relating to capitalism or capitalists 2. favoring or practicing capitalism More Definitions → |
visitation | 1. an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event 2. any disaster or catastrophe More Definitions → |
episcopal | 1. denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops More Definitions → |
unfinished | 1. lacking a surface finish such as paint 2. not brought to the desired final state More Definitions → |
foolish | 1. having or revealing stupidity 2. devoid of good sense or judgment More Definitions → |
thistle | 1. any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves More Definitions → |
dispose | 1. give, sell, or transfer to another 2. throw or cast away More Definitions → |
discarded | 1. thrown away 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 → |
pissed | 1. aroused to impatience or anger 2. very drunk More Definitions → |
garrison | 1. a fortified military post where troops are stationed 2. the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place More Definitions → |
requisite | 1. anything indispensable 2. necessary for relief or supply 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 → |
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 → |
registrant | 1. a person who is formally entered (along with others) in a register (and who obtains certain rights thereby) More Definitions → |
organise | 1. bring order and organization to 2. create (as an entity) More Definitions → |
optimisation | 1. the act of rendering optimal More Definitions → |
biosynthesis | 1. production of a chemical compound by a living organism More Definitions → |
specialised | 1. developed or designed for a special activity or function More Definitions → |
punished | 1. subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience) More Definitions → |
whisper | 1. speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords 2. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind More Definitions → |
communism | 1. a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership 2. a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society More Definitions → |
fishes | 1. any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills 2. the flesh of fish used as food More Definitions → |
whiskey | 1. a liquor made from fermented mash of grain More Definitions → |
dispenser | 1. a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts 2. a person who dispenses More Definitions → |
ibis | 1. wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills More Definitions → |
moist | 1. slightly wet More Definitions → |
isolate | 1. place or set apart 2. obtain in pure form More Definitions → |
archbishop | 1. a bishop of highest rank More Definitions → |
miserable | 1. very unhappy; full of misery 2. deserving or inciting pity 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 → |
professionalism | 1. the expertness characteristic of a professional person More Definitions → |
fundraiser | 1. someone who solicits financial contributions 2. a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money More Definitions → |
crises | 1. an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty 2. a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something 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 → |
dissent | 1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority 2. a difference of opinion More Definitions → |
socialism | 1. a political theory advocating state ownership of industry 2. an economic system based on state ownership of capital More Definitions → |
chemist | 1. a scientist who specializes in chemistry 2. a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs More Definitions → |
excise | 1. remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line 2. levy an excise tax on More Definitions → |
discomfort | 1. the state of being tense and feeling pain 2. an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress 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 → |
dislike | 1. an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group 2. a feeling of aversion or antipathy More Definitions → |
punish | 1. impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on More Definitions → |
metropolis | 1. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts 2. people living in a large densely populated municipality More Definitions → |
dissolution | 1. separation into component parts 2. the process of going into solution More Definitions → |
bison | 1. any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns More Definitions → |
furnishing | 1. (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel 2. (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable 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 → |
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 → |
globalisation | 1. growth to a global or worldwide scale More Definitions → |
disputed | 1. subject to disagreement and debate More Definitions → |
discriminatory | 1. containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice 2. capable of making fine distinctions More Definitions → |
omission | 1. a mistake resulting from neglect 2. something that has been omitted More Definitions → |
diminished | 1. impaired by diminution 2. (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval More Definitions → |
missy | 1. a young female More Definitions → |
dialysis | 1. separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes 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 → |
decisive | 1. determining or having the power to determine an outcome 2. characterized by decision and firmness More Definitions → |
accomplishment | 1. the action of accomplishing something 2. an ability that has been acquired by training More Definitions → |
selfish | 1. concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others More Definitions → |
commissioning | 1. the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions More Definitions → |
permissible | 1. that may be accepted or conceded 2. that may be permitted especially as according to rule 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 → |
visor | 1. a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face 2. a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes More Definitions → |
transistor | 1. a semiconductor device capable of amplification More Definitions → |
disregard | 1. lack of attention and due care 2. willful lack of care and attention More Definitions → |
feminism | 1. a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women 2. the movement aimed at equal rights for women More Definitions → |
persist | 1. continue to exist 2. be persistent, refuse to stop More Definitions → |
indispensable | 1. not to be dispensed with; essential 2. absolutely necessary; vitally necessary More Definitions → |
supervise | 1. watch and direct 2. keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance 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 → |
polishing | 1. the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it More Definitions → |
marquis | 1. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count More Definitions → |
disconnected | 1. having been divided; having the unity destroyed 2. marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions 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 → |
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 → |
distorted | 1. so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly 2. having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented More Definitions → |
prognosis | 1. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop 2. a prediction of the course of a disease 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 → |
biscuit | 1. small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda 2. any of various small flat sweet cakes More Definitions → |
geisha | 1. a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing More Definitions → |
optimism | 1. the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well 2. a general disposition to expect the best in all things More Definitions → |
whispered | 1. spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords More Definitions → |
artisan | 1. a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft More Definitions → |
practise | 1. engage in a rehearsal (of) 2. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions More Definitions → |
pristine | 1. completely free from dirt or contamination 2. immaculately clean and unused 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 → |
resistor | 1. an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current More Definitions → |
whisky | 1. a liquor made from fermented mash of grain More Definitions → |
sinister | 1. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments 2. stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable 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 → |
dispersed | 1. distributed or spread over a considerable extent More Definitions → |
discriminate | 1. recognize or perceive the difference 2. treat differently on the basis of sex or race More Definitions → |
poised | 1. marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action 2. in full control of your faculties More Definitions → |
wisely | 1. in a wise manner More Definitions → |
supervising | 1. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group More Definitions → |
pianist | 1. a person who plays the piano 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 → |
utilisation | 1. the act of using More Definitions → |
shellfish | 1. meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean) 2. invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell 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 → |
distressed | 1. generalized feeling of distress 2. facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty More Definitions → |
fibrosis | 1. development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ More Definitions → |
astonishing | 1. surprising greatly 2. so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm More Definitions → |
disseminate | 1. cause to become widely known 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 → |
demise | 1. transfer by a lease or by a will 2. the time when something ends More Definitions → |
assistive | 1. giving assistance More Definitions → |
minimise | 1. represent as less significant or important 2. make small or insignificant More Definitions → |
paisley | 1. a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes More Definitions → |
subsistence | 1. minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting 2. a means of surviving More Definitions → |
viscosity | 1. resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow) More Definitions → |
unauthorised | 1. without official authorization 2. not endowed with authority More Definitions → |
disabling | 1. depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified 2. that cripples or disables or incapacitates More Definitions → |
imprisoned | 1. being in captivity More Definitions → |
unsatisfactory | 1. not giving satisfaction 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 → |
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 → |
prehistoric | 1. of or relating to times before written history 2. belonging to or existing in times before recorded history More Definitions → |
disruptive | 1. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination More Definitions → |
reminiscent | 1. serving to bring to mind 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 → |
dissatisfied | 1. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction 2. fail to satisfy More Definitions → |
ism | 1. a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school More Definitions → |
disguise | 1. an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something 2. any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity More Definitions → |
cherished | 1. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for More Definitions → |
imperialism | 1. a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries 2. a political orientation that advocates imperial interests More Definitions → |
novelist | 1. one who writes novels More Definitions → |
discouraged | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic 2. lacking in resolution More Definitions → |
advisable | 1. worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise 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 → |
misdemeanor | 1. a crime less serious than a felony More Definitions → |
psychiatrist | 1. a physician who specializes in psychiatry 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 → |
diminish | 1. decrease in size, extent, or range 2. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of More Definitions → |
hypocrisy | 1. an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction 2. insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have More Definitions → |
sissy | 1. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive 2. having unsuitable feminine qualities More Definitions → |
electrophoresis | 1. the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode More Definitions → |
disappearance | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation 2. the event of passing out of sight More Definitions → |
discrepancy | 1. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions 2. an event that departs from expectations More Definitions → |
divisional | 1. of or relating to a military division 2. serving to divide or marking a division More Definitions → |
coliseum | 1. an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held More Definitions → |
vocalist | 1. a person who sings More Definitions → |
jurisprudence | 1. the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do 2. the collection of rules imposed by authority More Definitions → |
existent | 1. having existence or being or actuality 2. being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory More Definitions → |
disrupt | 1. make a break in 2. throw into disorder More Definitions → |
disgusting | 1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
disarmament | 1. act of reducing or depriving of arms 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 → |
deterministic | 1. an inevitable consequence of antecedent sufficient causes More Definitions → |
maximise | 1. make the most of 2. make as big or large as possible More Definitions → |
distinctly | 1. clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment 2. in a distinct and distinguishable manner More Definitions → |
evangelism | 1. zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel More Definitions → |
patriotism | 1. love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it More Definitions → |
receptionist | 1. a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors More Definitions → |
nemesis | 1. something causing misery or death More Definitions → |
devise | 1. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort 2. arrange by systematic planning and united effort More Definitions → |
logistic | 1. of or relating to logistics 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 → |
misunderstood | 1. wrongly understood 2. interpret in the wrong way 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 → |
disciplined | 1. obeying the rules 2. trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise More Definitions → |
revising | 1. editing that involves writing something again More Definitions → |
dissolve | 1. grow less and less substantial until it disappears 2. cause to go into a solution More Definitions → |
reconnaissance | 1. the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy) More Definitions → |
futuristic | 1. of or relating to futurism More Definitions → |
finalist | 1. a contestant who reaches the final stages of a competition More Definitions → |
sophistication | 1. uplifting enlightenment 2. a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone More Definitions → |
reissue | 1. print anew 2. issue (a new version of) More Definitions → |
discontinue | 1. put an end to a state or an activity 2. come to or be at an end More Definitions → |
disparate | 1. fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind 2. including markedly dissimilar elements More Definitions → |
histogram | 1. a bar chart representing a frequency distribution; heights of the bars represent observed frequencies More Definitions → |
disastrous | 1. (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin More Definitions → |
vandalism | 1. willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others More Definitions → |
necrosis | 1. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
irresistible | 1. impossible to resist; overpowering 2. overpoweringly attractive More Definitions → |
disappearing | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation 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 → |
unrealistic | 1. not realistic More Definitions → |
mismatch | 1. match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together 2. a bad or unsuitable match 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 → |
distraction | 1. mental turmoil 2. an obstacle to attention More Definitions → |
disturb | 1. move deeply 2. change the arrangement or position of More Definitions → |
distracted | 1. having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety More Definitions → |
christening | 1. giving a Christian name at baptism More Definitions → |
envision | 1. imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind 2. picture to oneself; imagine possible More Definitions → |
privatisation | 1. changing something from state to private ownership or control More Definitions → |
vanished | 1. having passed out of existence More Definitions → |
jurisdictional | 1. restricted to the geographic area under a particular jurisdiction More Definitions → |
specialise | 1. devote oneself to a special area of work 2. be specific about More Definitions → |
flourish | 1. grow vigorously 2. make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance More Definitions → |
twisting | 1. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean 2. the act of rotating rapidly 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 → |
isotope | 1. one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons More Definitions → |
categorised | 1. arranged into categories More Definitions → |
diss | 1. treat, mention, or speak to rudely More Definitions → |
disciple | 1. someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another 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 → |
fascist | 1. relating to or characteristic of fascism 2. an adherent of fascism or other authoritarian views More Definitions → |
physicist | 1. a scientist trained in physics More Definitions → |
distilled | 1. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops 2. extract by the process of distillation More Definitions → |
lobbyist | 1. someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favors the lobbyist's employer More Definitions → |
symbolism | 1. a system of symbols and symbolic representations 2. the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning More Definitions → |
paralysis | 1. loss of the ability to move a body part More Definitions → |
clockwise | 1. in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock 2. in the direction that the hands of a clock move More Definitions → |
arisen | 1. come into existence; take on form or shape 2. originate or come into being More Definitions → |
twister | 1. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground 2. small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts More Definitions → |
satisfactorily | 1. in a satisfactory manner More Definitions → |
tortoise | 1. usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid areas except Australia and Antarctica More Definitions → |
meningitis | 1. infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea More Definitions → |
unlisted | 1. not having your name entered on a voting list 2. not on a list More Definitions → |
polymorphism | 1. (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on 2. (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound 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 → |
poisonous | 1. having the qualities or effects of a poison 2. not safe to eat More Definitions → |
mischief | 1. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others 2. the quality or nature of being harmful or evil More Definitions → |
bourgeois | 1. a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise 2. a member of the middle class More Definitions → |
refurbishment | 1. the state of being restored to its former good condition 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 → |
discerning | 1. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic 2. quick to understand More Definitions → |
heuristic | 1. a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem 2. of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves to guide investigation More Definitions → |
archivist | 1. a person in charge of collecting and cataloguing archives More Definitions → |
biologist | 1. (biology) a scientist who studies living organisms More Definitions → |
mysticism | 1. a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality 2. obscure or irrational thought More Definitions → |
leftist | 1. a person who belongs to the political left 2. believing in or supporting tenets of the political left More Definitions → |
diskette | 1. a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer More Definitions → |
disparity | 1. inequality or difference in some respect More Definitions → |
demolished | 1. torn down and broken up More Definitions → |
anarchist | 1. an advocate of anarchism More Definitions → |
admissible | 1. deserving to be admitted More Definitions → |
uprising | 1. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another More Definitions → |
histology | 1. the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues More Definitions → |
cherish | 1. be fond of; be attached to 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 → |
lexis | 1. all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function More Definitions → |
diminishing | 1. becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so More Definitions → |
compromising | 1. vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion 2. making or willing to make concessions More Definitions → |
revisit | 1. visit again More Definitions → |
pathogenesis | 1. the origination and development of a disease More Definitions → |
dissenting | 1. disagreeing, especially with a majority More Definitions → |
dermatitis | 1. inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters More Definitions → |
inconsistency | 1. the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time 2. the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts More Definitions → |
blister | 1. a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint) 2. (botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin More Definitions → |
fishnet | 1. a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in More Definitions → |
whispering | 1. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind 2. speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords More Definitions → |
dissipation | 1. breaking up and scattering by dispersion 2. dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure More Definitions → |
atheism | 1. a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods More Definitions → |
remission | 1. an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) 2. a payment of money sent to a person in another place More Definitions → |
praxis | 1. translating an idea into action More Definitions → |
conservatism | 1. a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes More Definitions → |
envisioned | 1. seen in the mind as a mental image More Definitions → |
unison | 1. corresponding exactly 2. occurring together or simultaneously More Definitions → |
disbursement | 1. amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) 2. the act of spending or disbursing money More Definitions → |
bassist | 1. a musician who play the bass viol More Definitions → |
charisma | 1. a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others More Definitions → |
treatise | 1. a formal exposition More Definitions → |
technologist | 1. a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems More Definitions → |
skepticism | 1. doubt about the truth of something 2. the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge More Definitions → |
simplistic | 1. characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity More Definitions → |
disgrace | 1. a state of dishonor 2. bring shame or dishonor upon 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 → |
logistical | 1. of or relating to logistics More Definitions → |
exhibitionism | 1. extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself 2. the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals More Definitions → |
riser | 1. a person who rises (especially from bed) 2. a vertical pipe in a building More Definitions → |
charismatic | 1. possessing an extraordinary ability to attract 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 → |
improvisation | 1. a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation) 2. an unplanned expedient More Definitions → |
disrupted | 1. marked by breaks or gaps More Definitions → |
discern | 1. detect with the senses More Definitions → |
disqualified | 1. make unfit or unsuitable 2. declare unfit 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 → |
swish | 1. move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound 2. a brushing or rustling sound More Definitions → |
circumcision | 1. the act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite 2. the act of circumcising; surgical removal of the foreskin of males 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 → |
goldfish | 1. small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes 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 → |
dishonest | 1. capable of being corrupted 2. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive More Definitions → |
thrombosis | 1. the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel More Definitions → |
extremist | 1. a person who holds extreme views 2. (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm More Definitions → |
misguided | 1. poorly conceived or thought out 2. wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment More Definitions → |
antagonist | 1. someone who offers opposition 2. a muscle that relaxes while another contracts More Definitions → |
discus | 1. an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible 2. a disk used in throwing competitions More Definitions → |
realistically | 1. in a realistic manner 2. in a manner that closely resembles the original object More Definitions → |
dissection | 1. cutting so as to separate into pieces 2. a minute and critical analysis More Definitions → |
insisting | 1. continual and persistent demands More Definitions → |
autistic | 1. characteristic of or affected with autism More Definitions → |
dissatisfaction | 1. the feeling of being displeased and discontent More Definitions → |
abolish | 1. do away with More Definitions → |
camisole | 1. a short sleeveless undergarment for women 2. a short negligee More Definitions → |
perish | 1. pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life More Definitions → |
hoist | 1. raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help 2. move from one place to another by lifting More Definitions → |
relish | 1. vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment 2. spicy or savory condiment More Definitions → |
disguised | 1. having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading More Definitions → |
vanish | 1. get lost, as without warning or explanation 2. become invisible or unnoticeable More Definitions → |
anguish | 1. extreme mental distress 2. extreme distress of body or mind More Definitions → |
mantis | 1. predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer More Definitions → |
punishable | 1. liable to or deserving punishment 2. (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law More Definitions → |
discontinuity | 1. lack of connection or continuity More Definitions → |
fission | 1. reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts 2. a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy More Definitions → |
lavish | 1. expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns 2. very generous More Definitions → |
disproportionate | 1. not proportionate 2. out of proportion More Definitions → |
evangelist | 1. a preacher of the Christian gospel More Definitions → |
miscarriage | 1. failure of a plan 2. a natural loss of the products of conception More Definitions → |
dispense | 1. administer or bestow, as in small portions 2. grant a dispensation; grant an exemption More Definitions → |
childish | 1. indicating a lack of maturity More Definitions → |
squish | 1. walk through mud or mire 2. put (a liquid) into a container or another place by means of a squirting action More Definitions → |
dispersal | 1. the act of dispersing or diffusing something More Definitions → |
disgust | 1. fill with distaste 2. cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of More Definitions → |
dismal | 1. causing dejection More Definitions → |
ischemia | 1. local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism More Definitions → |
hibiscus | 1. any plant of the genus Hibiscus 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 → |
naturist | 1. a person who practices nudity for reasons of health or religion More Definitions → |
federalism | 1. the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units More Definitions → |
colitis | 1. inflammation of the colon More Definitions → |
bipartisan | 1. supported by both sides More Definitions → |
modernism | 1. genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres 2. the quality of being current or of the present More Definitions → |
reddish | 1. 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 → |
scissor | 1. cut with or as if with scissors 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 → |
ischemic | 1. relating to or affected by ischemia More Definitions → |
modernisation | 1. making modern in appearance or behavior More Definitions → |
liberalisation | 1. the act of making less strict More Definitions → |
utilise | 1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose More Definitions → |
disbelief | 1. doubt about the truth of something 2. a rejection of belief 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 → |
undisclosed | 1. not made known 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 → |
endometriosis | 1. the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea More Definitions → |
submissive | 1. abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant 2. inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination More Definitions → |
utilised | 1. made useful More Definitions → |
misrepresentation | 1. a misleading falsehood 2. a willful perversion of facts More Definitions → |
stenosis | 1. abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway More Definitions → |
opportunistic | 1. taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit More Definitions → |
emphasised | 1. spoken with emphasis More Definitions → |
undiscovered | 1. not discovered 2. not yet discovered More Definitions → |
atherosclerosis | 1. a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries More Definitions → |
reprise | 1. repeat an earlier theme of a composition More Definitions → |
sluggish | 1. slow or slothful 2. (of business) not active or brisk More Definitions → |
syphilis | 1. a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) More Definitions → |
artistry | 1. a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation 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 → |
journalistic | 1. of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism More Definitions → |
kingfisher | 1. nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish More Definitions → |
dispensed | 1. distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions 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 → |
impoverished | 1. poor enough to need help from others 2. destroyed financially More Definitions → |
disqualification | 1. unfitness that bars you from participation 2. the act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified More Definitions → |
mistakenly | 1. in a mistaken or erroneous manner 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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
dishonesty | 1. the quality of being dishonest 2. lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing More Definitions → |
brisk | 1. quick and energetic 2. imparting vitality and energy More Definitions → |
crispy | 1. tender and brittle More Definitions → |
bronchitis | 1. inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes More Definitions → |
misinformation | 1. information that is incorrect More Definitions → |
guise | 1. an artful or simulated semblance More Definitions → |
prophylaxis | 1. the prevention of disease 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 → |
dismantling | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
reis | 1. any rational or irrational number 2. the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
cirrhosis | 1. a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism 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 → |
apologise | 1. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning 2. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing More Definitions → |
geologist | 1. a specialist in geology More Definitions → |
hydrolysis | 1. a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion from the water 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 → |
insistence | 1. continual and persistent demands 2. the state of demanding notice or attention More Definitions → |
distrust | 1. doubt about someone's honesty 2. the trait of not trusting others More Definitions → |
bisque | 1. a thick cream soup made from shellfish More Definitions → |
misfortune | 1. unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event 2. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes More Definitions → |
astonished | 1. filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock More Definitions → |
disappoint | 1. fail to meet the hopes or expectations of More Definitions → |
federalist | 1. an advocate of federalism More Definitions → |
disambiguation | 1. clarification that follows from the removal of ambiguity 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 → |
despise | 1. look down on with disdain More Definitions → |
disobedience | 1. the failure to obey 2. the trait of being unwilling to obey More Definitions → |
pelvis | 1. the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates 2. a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter 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 → |
levis | 1. a popular brand of jeans 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 → |
visibly | 1. in a visible manner 2. so as to be visible More Definitions → |
waistband | 1. a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers More Definitions → |
metastasis | 1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body 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 → |
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 → |
raisin | 1. dried grape More Definitions → |
misled | 1. lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions 2. give false or misleading information to More Definitions → |
practised | 1. skillful after much practice More Definitions → |
disinfection | 1. treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms More Definitions → |
requisition | 1. the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use 2. an official form on which a request is made More Definitions → |
disapprove | 1. consider bad or wrong 2. deem wrong or inappropriate More Definitions → |
histone | 1. a simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids; present in cell nuclei in association with nucleic acids More Definitions → |
photosynthesis | 1. synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants) More Definitions → |
emphasise | 1. give extra weight to (a communication) 2. to stress, single out as important More Definitions → |
incision | 1. a depression scratched or carved into a surface 2. the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) More Definitions → |
cyclist | 1. a person who rides a bicycle More Definitions → |
undisputed | 1. generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute 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 → |
pessimistic | 1. expecting the worst possible outcome More Definitions → |
disallow | 1. command against 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 → |
disjoint | 1. part; cease or break association with 2. separate at the joints More Definitions → |
starfish | 1. echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk More Definitions → |
discontent | 1. showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing 2. make dissatisfied More Definitions → |
punishing | 1. resulting in punishment 2. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort More Definitions → |
pathologist | 1. a doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis More Definitions → |
ecotourism | 1. tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature More Definitions → |
enlist | 1. join the military 2. hire for work or assistance More Definitions → |
stylistic | 1. of or relating to style (especially in the use of language) More Definitions → |
creationism | 1. the literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis More Definitions → |
psychosis | 1. any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted More Definitions → |
leisurely | 1. not hurried or forced 2. in an unhurried way or at one's convenience More Definitions → |
mayonnaise | 1. egg yolks and oil and vinegar More Definitions → |
disapproval | 1. a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing 2. the expression of disapproval More Definitions → |
distort | 1. make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story 2. form into a spiral shape More Definitions → |
viscous | 1. having a relatively high resistance to flow 2. having the sticky properties of an adhesive More Definitions → |
epistemology | 1. the philosophical theory of knowledge More Definitions → |
soloist | 1. a musician who performs a solo More Definitions → |
disgusted | 1. having a strong distaste from surfeit More Definitions → |
parallelism | 1. similarity by virtue of corresponding More Definitions → |
gist | 1. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work 2. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience More Definitions → |
disclaim | 1. renounce a legal claim or title to 2. make a disclaimer about More Definitions → |
improvised | 1. done or made using whatever is available 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 → |
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 → |
strategist | 1. an expert in strategy (especially in warfare) More Definitions → |
osmosis | 1. (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal More Definitions → |
optimise | 1. make optimal; get the most out of; use best 2. modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost More Definitions → |
exorcism | 1. freeing from evil spirits More Definitions → |
diseased | 1. caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology More Definitions → |
dismay | 1. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted 2. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised More Definitions → |
praising | 1. full of or giving praise More Definitions → |
republish | 1. publish again 2. revive (a cancelled will or a libel) More Definitions → |
disproportionately | 1. in a manner which is out of proportion 2. to a disproportionate degree More Definitions → |
chisel | 1. engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud 2. deprive somebody of something by deceit More Definitions → |
fishy | 1. of or relating to or resembling fish 2. not as expected 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 → |
cortisol | 1. an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism More Definitions → |
fisheye | 1. of or relating to a fisheye lens More Definitions → |
stylist | 1. an artist who is a master of a particular style 2. someone who cuts or beautifies hair More Definitions → |
wisp | 1. a small tuft or lock 2. a small person More Definitions → |
nudism | 1. going without clothes as a social practice More Definitions → |
disregarded | 1. not noticed inadvertently 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 → |
lisle | 1. a fabric woven with lisle thread 2. a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton) More Definitions → |
mislead | 1. lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions 2. give false or misleading information to 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 → |
visualisation | 1. a mental image that is similar to a visual perception More Definitions → |
discipleship | 1. the position of disciple More Definitions → |
intermission | 1. the act of suspending activity temporarily 2. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something More Definitions → |
dissident | 1. a person who dissents from some established policy 2. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards 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 → |
disordered | 1. not arranged in order 2. thrown into a state of disarray or confusion More Definitions → |
cartoonist | 1. a person who draws cartoons More Definitions → |
isotopic | 1. of or relating to or having the relation of an isotope More Definitions → |
randomised | 1. set up or distributed in a deliberately random way More Definitions → |
undisturbed | 1. untroubled by interference or disturbance More Definitions → |
visceral | 1. relating to or affecting the viscera 2. obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation More Definitions → |
indistinguishable | 1. exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different 2. not capable of being distinguished or differentiated More Definitions → |
extinguisher | 1. a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires More Definitions → |
prosthesis | 1. corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body 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 → |
geochemistry | 1. the chemistry of the earth's crust 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 → |
imperialist | 1. of or relating to imperialism 2. a believer in imperialism More Definitions → |
mutagenesis | 1. an event capable of causing a mutation More Definitions → |
flourishing | 1. very lively and profitable More Definitions → |
motorist | 1. someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile More Definitions → |
whistling | 1. the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture 2. the act of whistling a tune More Definitions → |
sisterhood | 1. the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings 2. an association or society of women who are linked together by a common religion or trade or interest More Definitions → |
prednisone | 1. a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant More Definitions → |
centralised | 1. drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority 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 → |
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 → |
testis | 1. one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens More Definitions → |
bullish | 1. expecting a rise in prices More Definitions → |
promissory | 1. relating to or having the character of a promise More Definitions → |
allis | 1. European shad More Definitions → |
optimist | 1. a person disposed to take a favorable view of things More Definitions → |
dismantle | 1. tear down so as to make flat with the ground 2. take apart into its constituent pieces 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 → |
trellis | 1. train on a trellis, as of a vine 2. latticework used to support climbing plants More Definitions → |
extremism | 1. any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies More Definitions → |
jellyfish | 1. large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles 2. any of numerous usually marine and free-swimming coelenterates that constitute the sexually reproductive forms of hydrozoans and scyphozoans 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 → |
synergistic | 1. used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more) 2. of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism More Definitions → |
desist | 1. choose not to consume More Definitions → |
disarm | 1. remove offensive capability from 2. make less hostile; win over More Definitions → |
modernist | 1. an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles 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 → |
excision | 1. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage 2. surgical removal of a body part or tissue More Definitions → |
whisk | 1. move somewhere quickly 2. move quickly and nimbly More Definitions → |
epistle | 1. a specially long, formal letter More Definitions → |
inquisition | 1. a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals) More Definitions → |
resistivity | 1. a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms More Definitions → |
connoisseur | 1. an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts 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 → |
disperse | 1. distribute loosely 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
unfurnished | 1. not equipped with what is needed especially furniture More Definitions → |
vise | 1. a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place More Definitions → |
nonexistent | 1. not having existence or being or actuality More Definitions → |
disrespect | 1. show a lack of respect for 2. have little or no respect for; hold in contempt More Definitions → |
coexistence | 1. existing peacefully together More Definitions → |
anisotropy | 1. the property of being anisotropic; having a different value when measured in different directions More Definitions → |
isomorphism | 1. (biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure More Definitions → |
electrolysis | 1. (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions 2. removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root More Definitions → |
whitefish | 1. any market fish--edible saltwater fish or shellfish--except herring 2. flesh of salmon-like or trout-like cold-water fish of cold lakes of the Northern Hemisphere More Definitions → |
lesbianism | 1. female homosexuality 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 → |
heroism | 1. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) 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 → |
cynicism | 1. a cynical feeling of distrust More Definitions → |
counterterrorism | 1. a strategy intended to prevent or counter terrorism More Definitions → |
pertussis | 1. a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane 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 → |
discredit | 1. the state of being held in low esteem 2. cause to be distrusted or disbelieved More Definitions → |
sexist | 1. a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women 2. discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women) More Definitions → |
misconception | 1. an incorrect conception More Definitions → |
impressionist | 1. relating to or characteristic of Impressionism 2. an artist who follows the theories of Impressionism More Definitions → |
machinist | 1. a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools More Definitions → |
misused | 1. used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose More Definitions → |
linguist | 1. a specialist in linguistics 2. a person who speaks more than one language More Definitions → |
despised | 1. treated with dislike or contempt More Definitions → |
standardisation | 1. the condition in which a standard has been successfully established 2. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
anthropologist | 1. a social scientist who specializes in anthropology More Definitions → |
arista | 1. bristlelike process near the tip of the antenna of certain flies More Definitions → |
anisotropic | 1. not invariant with respect to direction More Definitions → |
disgruntled | 1. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction More Definitions → |
biostatistics | 1. a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis 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 → |
romanticism | 1. impractical romantic ideals and attitudes 2. an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure) More Definitions → |
antisocial | 1. shunning contact with others 2. hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior More Definitions → |
isotropic | 1. invariant with respect to direction More Definitions → |
sepsis | 1. the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues 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 → |
dismantled | 1. torn down and broken up More Definitions → |
disintegration | 1. in a decomposed state 2. a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system 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 → |
extinguished | 1. of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement More Definitions → |
artiste | 1. a public performer (a dancer or singer) More Definitions → |
risque | 1. suggestive of sexual impropriety More Definitions → |
photojournalism | 1. journalism that presents a story primarily through the use of pictures More Definitions → |
exorcist | 1. one of the minor orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed in the Roman Catholic Church 2. someone who practices exorcism More Definitions → |
resistive | 1. exhibiting or relating to electrical resistance 2. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority 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 → |
universalist | 1. of or relating to or tending toward universalism More Definitions → |
histological | 1. of or relating to histology More Definitions → |
grist | 1. grain intended to be or that has been ground More Definitions → |
nourishment | 1. a source of materials to nourish the body 2. the act of nourishing More Definitions → |
nourish | 1. provide with nourishment 2. give nourishment to More Definitions → |
consumerism | 1. the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial 2. a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers More Definitions → |
disliked | 1. regarded with aversion 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 → |
greenish | 1. of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass More Definitions → |
exhibitionist | 1. someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals 2. someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention More Definitions → |
selfishness | 1. stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others More Definitions → |
persistently | 1. in a persistent manner 2. with persistence More Definitions → |
authorise | 1. give or delegate power or authority to 2. grant authorization or clearance for 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 → |
generalist | 1. a modern scholar who is in a position to acquire more than superficial knowledge about many different interests More Definitions → |
dissimilar | 1. not similar 2. not alike or similar More Definitions → |
clematis | 1. any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers More Definitions → |
paganism | 1. any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism More Definitions → |
pancreatitis | 1. inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain More Definitions → |
immunohistochemistry | 1. an assay that shows specific antigens in tissues by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes (such as horseradish peroxidase) More Definitions → |
hypothyroidism | 1. an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones More Definitions → |
discontinuation | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) More Definitions → |
populist | 1. someone who advocates the rights of the common people over those of the elite More Definitions → |
finisher | 1. (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game 2. a racing driver who finishes a race 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 → |
viscount | 1. (in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count 2. a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron More Definitions → |
disorderly | 1. undisciplined and unruly 2. in utter disorder More Definitions → |
bruising | 1. causing mental or emotional injury 2. brutally forceful and compelling More Definitions → |
personalise | 1. make personal or more personal 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 → |
unassisted | 1. unsupported by other people 2. lacking help More Definitions → |
misrepresented | 1. having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented More Definitions → |
nonpartisan | 1. a person who is nonpartisan 2. free from party affiliation or bias More Definitions → |
enterprising | 1. marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects More Definitions → |
wishful | 1. desiring or striving for recognition or advancement 2. having or expressing desire for something More Definitions → |
uncompromising | 1. not making concessions More Definitions → |
hiss | 1. make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval 2. move with a whooshing sound More Definitions → |
yellowish | 1. of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk More Definitions → |
sinusitis | 1. inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses More Definitions → |
displace | 1. cause to move, usually with force or pressure 2. take the place of or have precedence over 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 → |
islet | 1. a small island More Definitions → |
exquisitely | 1. in a delicate manner More Definitions → |
immunisation | 1. the act of making immune (especially by inoculation) More Definitions → |
swordfish | 1. flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks 2. large toothless marine food fish with a long swordlike upper jaw; not completely cold-blooded i.e. they are able to warm their brains and eyes: worldwide in warm waters but feed on cold ocean floor coming to surface at night More Definitions → |
prehistory | 1. the time during the development of human culture before the appearance of the written word More Definitions → |
histidine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins that is important for the growth and repair of tissue More Definitions → |
distributive | 1. serving to distribute or allot or disperse More Definitions → |
permissive | 1. not preventive 2. granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline More Definitions → |
violinist | 1. a musician who plays the violin More Definitions → |
devising | 1. the act that results in something coming to be More Definitions → |
angiogenesis | 1. the formation of new blood vessels More Definitions → |
administratively | 1. by or for an administrator 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 → |
dispel | 1. force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
blistering | 1. the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin 2. harsh or corrosive in tone More Definitions → |
blowfish | 1. delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver 2. any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers More Definitions → |
nourishing | 1. of or providing nourishment More Definitions → |
sadistic | 1. deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another More Definitions → |
jurist | 1. a legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations 2. a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice More Definitions → |
fertiliser | 1. any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile More Definitions → |
whistleblower | 1. an informant who exposes wrongdoing within an organization in the hope of stopping it 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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
episodic | 1. of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes 2. occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals More Definitions → |
divisive | 1. dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion) More Definitions → |
mavis | 1. common Old World thrush noted for its song 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 → |
elitist | 1. someone who believes in rule by an elite group More Definitions → |
unsupervised | 1. not supervised or under constant observation More Definitions → |
isomorphic | 1. having similar appearance but genetically different More Definitions → |
disinformation | 1. misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc.) More Definitions → |
sexism | 1. discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex More Definitions → |
postmodernism | 1. genre of art and literature and especially architecture in reaction against principles and practices of established modernism More Definitions → |
extinguishing | 1. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning More Definitions → |
chemise | 1. a woman's sleeveless undergarment 2. a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist More Definitions → |
disconnection | 1. state of being disconnected 2. an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) More Definitions → |
dissolving | 1. the process of going into solution More Definitions → |
embolism | 1. an insertion into a calendar 2. occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle) More Definitions → |
rotisserie | 1. an oven or broiler equipped with a rotating spit on which meat cooks as it turns 2. a restaurant that specializes in roasted and barbecued meats More Definitions → |
replenish | 1. fill something that had previously been emptied More Definitions → |
coexist | 1. coexist peacefully, as of nations 2. exist together More Definitions → |
advisement | 1. careful consideration More Definitions → |
anarchism | 1. a political theory favoring the abolition of governments More Definitions → |
wristwatch | 1. a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist More Definitions → |
admissibility | 1. acceptability by virtue of being admissible 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 → |
replenishment | 1. filling again by supplying what has been used up More Definitions → |
relinquish | 1. part with a possession or right 2. do without or cease to hold or adhere to More Definitions → |
unsatisfied | 1. not having been satisfied 2. worried and uneasy 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 → |
disassembly | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
aristocracy | 1. a privileged class holding hereditary titles 2. the most powerful members of a society More Definitions → |
panelist | 1. a member of a panel More Definitions → |
bourgeoisie | 1. the social class between the lower and upper classes More Definitions → |
medalist | 1. someone who has won a medal 2. (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament More Definitions → |
discord | 1. lack of agreement or harmony 2. disagreement among those expected to cooperate More Definitions → |
distillery | 1. a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation 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 → |
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 → |
crawfish | 1. tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly 2. small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster More Definitions → |
centrist | 1. a person who takes a position in the political center 2. supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative 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 → |
mismanagement | 1. management that is careless or inefficient More Definitions → |
mischievous | 1. naughtily or annoyingly playful 2. deliberately causing harm or damage More Definitions → |
adonis | 1. any handsome young man More Definitions → |
distressing | 1. causing distress or worry or anxiety 2. bad; unfortunate 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 → |
summarise | 1. be a summary of 2. give a summary (of) More Definitions → |
miserably | 1. in a miserable manner More Definitions → |
nutritionist | 1. a specialist in the study of nutrition More Definitions → |
discontinuous | 1. of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities 2. not continuing without interruption in time or space 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 → |
rhinitis | 1. an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge) More Definitions → |
venison | 1. meat from a deer used as food More Definitions → |
miso | 1. a thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt; used in Japanese cooking to make soups or sauces 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 → |
unwise | 1. showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom 2. not appropriate to the purpose More Definitions → |
acropolis | 1. the citadel in ancient Greek towns 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 → |
enlistment | 1. a period of time spent in military service 2. the act of enlisting (as in a military service) More Definitions → |
blissful | 1. completely happy and contented More Definitions → |
dermatologist | 1. a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin More Definitions → |
mishap | 1. an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate 2. an instance of misfortune More Definitions → |
radiologist | 1. a medical specialist who uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of disease More Definitions → |
localised | 1. confined or restricted to a particular location 2. made local or oriented locally More Definitions → |
mistrust | 1. doubt about someone's honesty 2. the trait of not trusting others More Definitions → |
fissure | 1. a long narrow depression in a surface 2. a long narrow cleft More Definitions → |
blemish | 1. mar or spoil the appearance of 2. mar or impair with a flaw More Definitions → |
whiskers | 1. the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face More Definitions → |
divisible | 1. capable of being or liable to be divided or separated 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 → |
heist | 1. the act of stealing 2. robbery at gunpoint More Definitions → |
discredited | 1. being unjustly brought into disrepute 2. suffering shame More Definitions → |
subsidised | 1. having partial financial support from public funds 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 → |
confiscation | 1. seizure by the government More Definitions → |
liaise | 1. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences More Definitions → |
organist | 1. a person who plays an organ More Definitions → |
otitis | 1. inflammation of the ear More Definitions → |
maximising | 1. making as great as possible More Definitions → |
incisive | 1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 2. suitable for cutting or piercing More Definitions → |
discernment | 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands 2. delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) More Definitions → |
preexisting | 1. existing previously or before something More Definitions → |
theorist | 1. someone who theorizes (especially in science or art) More Definitions → |
publicist | 1. someone who publicizes More Definitions → |
dismayed | 1. struck with fear, dread, or consternation 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 → |
mechanistic | 1. of or relating to the philosophical theory of mechanism 2. explained in terms of physical forces More Definitions → |
viscose | 1. a cellulose ester obtained by treating cellulose with caustic soda 2. a rayon fabric made from viscose (cellulose xanthate) fibers More Definitions → |
mitosis | 1. cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes More Definitions → |
paisa | 1. a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan More Definitions → |
legislate | 1. make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation More Definitions → |
absenteeism | 1. habitual absence from work More Definitions → |
isometric | 1. related by an isometry 2. of or involving muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant More Definitions → |
hydrocortisone | 1. an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism More Definitions → |
sportfishing | 1. the act of someone who fishes as a diversion More Definitions → |
bristle | 1. be in a state of movement or action 2. rise up as in fear More Definitions → |
determinism | 1. (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will More Definitions → |
mistletoe | 1. American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe 2. Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas More Definitions → |
distributional | 1. of or relating to spatial distribution More Definitions → |
listeria | 1. any species of the genus Listeria 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 → |
chrysalis | 1. pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon More Definitions → |
bannister | 1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling More Definitions → |
discreetly | 1. with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint More Definitions → |
disillusioned | 1. freed from illusion More Definitions → |
aristocratic | 1. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy More Definitions → |
voyeurism | 1. a perversion in which a person receives sexual gratification from seeing the genitalia of others or witnessing others' sexual behavior More Definitions → |
proviso | 1. a stipulated condition 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 → |
demolish | 1. destroy completely 2. ruin or destroy 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 → |
relativism | 1. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved More Definitions → |
scoliosis | 1. an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column More Definitions → |
decisively | 1. with firmness of purpose 2. with finality; conclusively More Definitions → |
loyalist | 1. a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt) More Definitions → |
masochism | 1. sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological) More Definitions → |
feisty | 1. showing courage 2. quick to take offense 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 → |
altruism | 1. the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others More Definitions → |
promiscuous | 1. not selective of a single class or person 2. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
outlandish | 1. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual More Definitions → |
extinguish | 1. extinguish by crushing 2. put an end to; kill More Definitions → |
bluish | 1. of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky More Definitions → |
typist | 1. someone paid to operate a typewriter More Definitions → |
bruise | 1. an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration 2. injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of More Definitions → |
fistful | 1. the quantity that can be held in the hand More Definitions → |
appraise | 1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of 2. consider in a comprehensive way More Definitions → |
hysteresis | 1. the lagging of an effect behind its cause; especially the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing magnetic field 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 → |
disrespectful | 1. exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous 2. neither feeling nor showing respect More Definitions → |
dispensation | 1. an exemption from some rule or obligation 2. a share that has been dispensed or distributed 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 → |
lysis | 1. recuperation in which the symptoms of an acute disease gradually subside 2. (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria More Definitions → |
dislocated | 1. separated at the joint More Definitions → |
sociologist | 1. a social scientist who studies the institutions and development of human society More Definitions → |
histocompatibility | 1. condition in which the cells of one tissue can survive in the presence of cells of another tissue More Definitions → |
portcullis | 1. gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage More Definitions → |
isomerase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes its substrate to an isomeric form 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 → |
unionist | 1. a worker who belongs to a trade union More Definitions → |
discernible | 1. perceptible by the senses or intellect 2. capable of being perceived clearly More Definitions → |
epidermis | 1. the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates More Definitions → |
predisposition | 1. susceptibility to a pathogen 2. an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way More Definitions → |
wishbone | 1. the furcula of a domestic fowl More Definitions → |
glistening | 1. reflecting light More Definitions → |
vigorish | 1. an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest 2. a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster More Definitions → |
discoverer | 1. someone who is the first to think of or make something 2. someone who is the first to observe something More Definitions → |
historiography | 1. a body of historical literature 2. the writing of history 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 → |
hobbyist | 1. a person who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure More Definitions → |
misfit | 1. someone unable to adapt to their circumstances More Definitions → |
naturalistic | 1. representing what is real; not abstract or ideal More Definitions → |
mistral | 1. a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter More Definitions → |
divisor | 1. one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer 2. the number by which a dividend is divided More Definitions → |
criticise | 1. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws 2. act as a critic More Definitions → |
inquisitive | 1. showing curiosity 2. inquiring or appearing to inquire More Definitions → |
baptised | 1. having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism More Definitions → |
foolishness | 1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly 2. the quality of being rash and foolish More Definitions → |
reorganisation | 1. the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes) More Definitions → |
indiscriminate | 1. not marked by fine distinctions 2. failing to make or recognize distinctions More Definitions → |
cardiologist | 1. a specialist in cardiology; a specialist in the structure and function and disorders of the heart More Definitions → |
envisage | 1. form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case 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 → |
rediscover | 1. discover again More Definitions → |
disinterested | 1. unaffected by self-interest More Definitions → |
neurologist | 1. a medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it More Definitions → |
hubris | 1. overbearing pride or presumption 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 → |
malaise | 1. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) More Definitions → |
streetwise | 1. having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment 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 → |
lyricist | 1. a person who writes the words for songs More Definitions → |
ticklish | 1. difficult to handle; requiring great tact More Definitions → |
displeasure | 1. the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something More Definitions → |
motorised | 1. equipped with a motor or motors More Definitions → |
risotto | 1. rice cooked with broth and sprinkled with grated cheese More Definitions → |
secularism | 1. a doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations More Definitions → |
antagonism | 1. a state of deep-seated ill-will 2. the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors More Definitions → |
ischia | 1. one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium More Definitions → |
feist | 1. a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog More Definitions → |
optometrist | 1. a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses More Definitions → |
inadmissible | 1. not deserving to be admitted More Definitions → |
skirmish | 1. a minor short-term fight 2. engage in a skirmish 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 → |
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 → |
rockfish | 1. the lean flesh of any of various valuable market fish caught among rocks 2. marine food fish found among rocks along the northern coasts of Europe and America More Definitions → |
antagonistic | 1. indicating opposition or resistance 2. characterized by antagonism or antipathy More Definitions → |
dissipate | 1. to cause to separate and go in different directions 2. move away from each other More Definitions → |
pessimism | 1. the feeling that things will turn out badly 2. a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things More Definitions → |
foolishly | 1. without good sense or judgment More Definitions → |
poise | 1. be motionless, in suspension 2. prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult More Definitions → |
braised | 1. cooked by browning in fat and then simmering in a closed container More Definitions → |
nourished | 1. being provided with adequate nourishment 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 → |
brownish | 1. of a color similar to that of wood or earth 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 → |
meteorologist | 1. a specialist who studies processes in the earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions More Definitions → |
edelweiss | 1. alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts More Definitions → |
piste | 1. a flat rectangular area for fencing bouts 2. a ski run densely packed with snow More Definitions → |
vegetarianism | 1. a diet excluding all meat and fish More Definitions → |
ecologist | 1. a biologist who studies the relation between organisms and their environment 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 → |
obelisk | 1. a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top 2. a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used More Definitions → |
banish | 1. expel from a community or group 2. ban from a place of residence, as for punishment More Definitions → |
schism | 1. division of a group into opposing factions 2. the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences More Definitions → |
amaryllis | 1. bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers More Definitions → |
discontinuance | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) More Definitions → |
radish | 1. pungent fleshy edible root 2. radish of Japan with a long hard durable root eaten raw or cooked More Definitions → |
artistically | 1. in an artistic manner 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 → |
materialistic | 1. marked by materialism 2. conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class More Definitions → |
cloister | 1. surround with a cloister, as of a garden 2. surround with a cloister More Definitions → |
hygienist | 1. a medical specialist in hygiene More Definitions → |
predisposed | 1. made susceptible More Definitions → |
disorganized | 1. lacking order or methodical arrangement or function More Definitions → |
disassemble | 1. take apart into its constituent pieces 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 → |
linguistically | 1. with respect to the science of linguistics 2. with respect to language More Definitions → |
disprove | 1. prove to be false More Definitions → |
prise | 1. to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open 2. make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry More Definitions → |
prioritise | 1. assign a priority to More Definitions → |
provisionally | 1. temporarily and conditionally More Definitions → |
epistemological | 1. of or relating to epistemology More Definitions → |
invisibility | 1. the quality of not being perceivable by the eye More Definitions → |
undistributed | 1. (of investments) not distributed among a variety of securities More Definitions → |
industrialised | 1. made industrial; converted to industrialism More Definitions → |
oncologist | 1. a specialist in oncology More Definitions → |
expressionism | 1. an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality More Definitions → |
constructivist | 1. an artist of the school of constructivism More Definitions → |
morphogenesis | 1. differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism) More Definitions → |
minimisation | 1. the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position More Definitions → |
misunderstand | 1. interpret in the wrong way More Definitions → |
histologic | 1. of or relating to histology More Definitions → |
kismet | 1. (Islam) the will of Allah More Definitions → |
psychotherapist | 1. a therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders 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 → |
isthmus | 1. a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas 2. a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure More Definitions → |
rescission | 1. (law) the act of rescinding; the cancellation of a contract and the return of the parties to the positions they would have had if the contract had not been made More Definitions → |
stepwise | 1. one thing at a time 2. proceeding in steps More Definitions → |
dissected | 1. having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib More Definitions → |
recidivism | 1. habitual relapse into crime More Definitions → |
distraught | 1. deeply agitated especially from emotion More Definitions → |
burnished | 1. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow More Definitions → |
acidosis | 1. abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues More Definitions → |
embellishment | 1. elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail 2. a superfluous ornament More Definitions → |
biogenesis | 1. production of a chemical compound by a living organism 2. the production of living organisms from other living organisms More Definitions → |
exegesis | 1. an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) More Definitions → |
piscine | 1. of or relating to fish More Definitions → |
futurist | 1. of or relating to futurism 2. a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) will be fulfilled in the future More Definitions → |
harmonised | 1. involving or characterized by harmony 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 → |
bismuth | 1. a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals More Definitions → |
disgraced | 1. suffering shame More Definitions → |
pacifist | 1. someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes 2. opposed to war More Definitions → |
revisionist | 1. a Communist who tries to rewrite Marxism to justify a retreat from the revolutionary position More Definitions → |
disregarding | 1. in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks 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 → |
commissary | 1. a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel) 2. a snack bar in a film studio More Definitions → |
relinquished | 1. that has been withdrawn or retreated from More Definitions → |
narcissistic | 1. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance More Definitions → |
bluefish | 1. bluish warm-water marine food and game fish that follow schools of small fishes into shallow waters 2. fatty bluish flesh of bluefish More Definitions → |
concisely | 1. in a concise manner; in a few words More Definitions → |
symbiosis | 1. the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other More Definitions → |
scepticism | 1. the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge More Definitions → |
discursive | 1. proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition 2. (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects More Definitions → |
worrisome | 1. not reassuring; tending to cause anxiety 2. causing distress or worry or anxiety More Definitions → |
epistemic | 1. of or relating to epistemology More Definitions → |
civilised | 1. marked by refinement in taste and manners 2. having a high state of culture and development both social and technological More Definitions → |
fiscally | 1. in financial matters More Definitions → |
characterise | 1. be characteristic of 2. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of More Definitions → |
altruistic | 1. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others More Definitions → |
readmission | 1. the act of admitting someone again More Definitions → |
wisteria | 1. any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria More Definitions → |
capitalisation | 1. writing in capital letters 2. an estimation of the value of a business More Definitions → |
bearish | 1. expecting prices to fall More Definitions → |
mismatched | 1. (of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents 2. either not matched or unsuitably matched More Definitions → |
distiller | 1. someone who distills alcoholic liquors More Definitions → |
imprecise | 1. not precise 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 → |
appendicitis | 1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix 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 → |
devilish | 1. showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil 2. playful in an appealingly bold way More Definitions → |
aristocrat | 1. a member of the aristocracy 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 → |
hemispheric | 1. of or relating to the cerebral hemispheres More Definitions → |
characteristically | 1. in characteristic manner 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 → |
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 → |
insistent | 1. repetitive and persistent 2. demanding attention More Definitions → |
cystitis | 1. inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters More Definitions → |
libertarianism | 1. an ideological belief in freedom of thought, speech and action 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 → |
philanthropist | 1. someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being More Definitions → |
disservice | 1. an act intended to help that turns out badly More Definitions → |
bookish | 1. characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading More Definitions → |
antithesis | 1. exact opposite 2. the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance More Definitions → |
idealist | 1. someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations More Definitions → |
meiosis | 1. (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants) 2. understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary) More Definitions → |
homomorphism | 1. similarity of form More Definitions → |
conjunctivitis | 1. inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye 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 → |
arteriosclerosis | 1. sclerosis of the arterial walls More Definitions → |
recognisable | 1. capable of being recognized More Definitions → |
endocarditis | 1. inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves More Definitions → |
disenfranchised | 1. deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote 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 → |
poltergeist | 1. a ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of disorder More Definitions → |
baptismal | 1. of or relating to baptism 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 → |
hyperthyroidism | 1. an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones More Definitions → |
disarming | 1. act of reducing or depriving of arms 2. capable of allaying hostility More Definitions → |
disagreeable | 1. not to your liking 2. unpleasant to interact with More Definitions → |
gibberish | 1. unintelligible talking More Definitions → |
gastritis | 1. inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating More Definitions → |
hedonism | 1. the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle 2. an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good 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 → |
improvise | 1. perform without preparation 2. manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand More Definitions → |
amiss | 1. not functioning properly 2. away from the correct or expected course More Definitions → |
seismology | 1. the branch of geology that studies earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth or through other planet-like bodies More Definitions → |
pluralistic | 1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism More Definitions → |
protectionism | 1. the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition More Definitions → |
distasteful | 1. not pleasing in odor or taste 2. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
distinctively | 1. in an identifiably distinctive manner More Definitions → |
lavishly | 1. in a wasteful manner 2. in a rich and lavish manner More Definitions → |
crisscross | 1. cross in a pattern, often random 2. mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines More Definitions → |
discussant | 1. a participant in a formal discussion More Definitions → |
disjointed | 1. lacking orderly continuity 2. taken apart at the joints More Definitions → |
cloisonne | 1. (for metals) having areas separated by metal and filled with colored enamel and fired 2. enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips More Definitions → |
fanaticism | 1. excessive intolerance of opposing views More Definitions → |
counterclockwise | 1. in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock 2. in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move More Definitions → |
appraising | 1. exercising or involving careful evaluations More Definitions → |
groundfish | 1. fish that live on the sea bottom (particularly the commercially important gadoid fish like cod and haddock, or flatfish like flounder) More Definitions → |
armistice | 1. a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms More Definitions → |
individualistic | 1. marked by or expressing individuality 2. with minimally restricted freedom in commerce More Definitions → |
artemisia | 1. any of various composite shrubs or herbs of the genus Artemisia having aromatic green or greyish foliage More Definitions → |
disconcerting | 1. causing an emotional disturbance 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 → |
misrepresent | 1. represent falsely 2. tamper, with the purpose of deception More Definitions → |
indecision | 1. doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action 2. the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose More Definitions → |
candidiasis | 1. an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans) More Definitions → |
unselfish | 1. not greedy 2. disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others More Definitions → |
ellipsis | 1. omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences More Definitions → |
vanquish | 1. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict More Definitions → |
catabolism | 1. breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy More Definitions → |
reformist | 1. a disputant who advocates reform 2. favoring or promoting reform (often by government action) More Definitions → |
waistcoat | 1. a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat More Definitions → |
sunfish | 1. the lean flesh of any of numerous American perch-like fishes of the family Centrarchidae 2. 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 → |
urinalysis | 1. (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis) More Definitions → |
reprisal | 1. a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime More Definitions → |
dissect | 1. cut open or cut apart 2. make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features More Definitions → |
hypnotist | 1. a person who induces hypnosis More Definitions → |
persisting | 1. relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit More Definitions → |
displeased | 1. not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure More Definitions → |
finalise | 1. make final; put the last touches on; put into final form 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 → |
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 → |
polisher | 1. a power tool used to buff surfaces More Definitions → |
grisly | 1. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror More Definitions → |
surrealist | 1. an artist who is a member of the movement called surrealism More Definitions → |
partisanship | 1. an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives More Definitions → |
nihilism | 1. a revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake 2. the delusion that things (or everything, including the self) do not exist; a sense that everything is unreal More Definitions → |
enlisting | 1. the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.) More Definitions → |
fishbowl | 1. a state of affairs in which you have no privacy 2. a transparent bowl in which small fish are kept More Definitions → |
miniskirt | 1. a very short skirt 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 → |
miscellanea | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 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 → |
hissing | 1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) More Definitions → |
neurosis | 1. a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction 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 → |
unionism | 1. the system or principles and theory of labor unions 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 → |
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 → |
theism | 1. the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods More Definitions → |
malnourished | 1. not being provided with adequate nourishment More Definitions → |
ephemeris | 1. an annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year More Definitions → |
refurbish | 1. make brighter and prettier More Definitions → |
whisker | 1. a very small distance or space 2. a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat More Definitions → |
monopolistic | 1. having exclusive control over a commercial activity by possession or legal grant More Definitions → |
publicised | 1. made known; especially made widely known More Definitions → |
lengthwise | 1. running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing 2. in the direction of the length More Definitions → |
christen | 1. administer baptism to More Definitions → |
millisecond | 1. one thousandth (10^-3) of a second More Definitions → |
electrochemistry | 1. branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions More Definitions → |
hellish | 1. (informal) very unpleasant 2. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell More Definitions → |
gastroenteritis | 1. inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis More Definitions → |
dishonor | 1. a state of shame or disgrace 2. lacking honor or integrity More Definitions → |
inquisitor | 1. a questioner who is excessively harsh More Definitions → |
indivisible | 1. impossible of undergoing division More Definitions → |
mobilise | 1. call to arms; of military personnel 2. get ready for war More Definitions → |
mastitis | 1. inflammation of a breast (or udder) More Definitions → |
dismemberment | 1. the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces More Definitions → |
disingenuous | 1. not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness More Definitions → |
feverish | 1. of or relating to or characterized by fever 2. marked by intense agitation or emotion More Definitions → |
radicalism | 1. the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society More Definitions → |
boisterous | 1. noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline 2. full of rough and exuberant animal spirits More Definitions → |
envisioning | 1. visual imagery More Definitions → |
indisputable | 1. not open to question; obviously true 2. impossible to doubt or dispute More Definitions → |
misread | 1. read or interpret wrongly 2. interpret wrongly 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 → |
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 → |
disobey | 1. refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient More Definitions → |
publicise | 1. call attention to 2. make public 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 → |
photojournalist | 1. a journalist who presents a story primarily through the use of photographs More Definitions → |
isomer | 1. a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight More Definitions → |
botanist | 1. a biologist specializing in the study of plants More Definitions → |
brisket | 1. a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest especially of beef More Definitions → |
orthodontist | 1. a dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth More Definitions → |
stabilised | 1. made stable or firm 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 → |
reestablish | 1. bring back into original existence, use, function, or position More Definitions → |
disillusionment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
twisty | 1. marked by repeated turns and bends 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 → |
bilingualism | 1. the ability to speak two languages colloquially 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 → |
distaste | 1. a feeling of intense dislike More Definitions → |
periscope | 1. an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field More Definitions → |
despotism | 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 → |
omniscient | 1. infinitely wise More Definitions → |
frisky | 1. playful like a lively kitten 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 → |
cistern | 1. a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid 2. a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet 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 → |
miniscule | 1. extremely small More Definitions → |
reminisce | 1. recall the past More Definitions → |
unpunished | 1. not punished More Definitions → |
ophthalmologist | 1. a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye 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 → |
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 → |
abolitionist | 1. a reformer who favors abolishing slavery More Definitions → |
isothermal | 1. of a process or change taking place at constant temperature More Definitions → |
dispensary | 1. clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed More Definitions → |
futurism | 1. an artistic movement in Italy around 1910 that tried to express the energy and values of the machine age 2. the position that the meaning of life should be sought in the future More Definitions → |
redfish | 1. North Atlantic rockfish 2. large edible fish found off coast of United States from Massachusetts to Mexico More Definitions → |
cubism | 1. an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes 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 → |
misappropriation | 1. the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else 2. wrongful borrowing 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 → |
disobedient | 1. not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority 2. unwilling to submit to authority More Definitions → |
briskly | 1. in a brisk manner 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 → |
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 → |
thermistor | 1. a semiconductor device made of materials whose resistance varies as a function of temperature; can be used to compensate for temperature variation in other components of a circuit More Definitions → |
brucellosis | 1. infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache 2. an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings More Definitions → |
miser | 1. a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably) More Definitions → |
universalism | 1. the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved More Definitions → |
perfectionist | 1. a person who is displeased by anything that does not meet very high standards More Definitions → |
percussionist | 1. a musician who plays percussion instruments More Definitions → |
distinctiveness | 1. a distinguishing trait 2. utter dissimilarity More Definitions → |
normalisation | 1. the imposition of standards or regulations More Definitions → |
dissociative | 1. tending to produce dissociation More Definitions → |
dissuade | 1. turn away from by persuasion More Definitions → |
whisperer | 1. one who speaks in a whisper More Definitions → |
chemotaxis | 1. movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus 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 → |
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 → |
wistful | 1. showing pensive sadness More Definitions → |
misnomer | 1. an incorrect or unsuitable name More Definitions → |
fissile | 1. capable of undergoing nuclear fission 2. capable of being split or cleft or divided in the direction of the grain More Definitions → |
dispersive | 1. spreading by diffusion More Definitions → |
misalignment | 1. the spatial property of things that are not properly aligned More Definitions → |
squishy | 1. easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility More Definitions → |
herbalist | 1. a therapist who heals by the use of herbs More Definitions → |
disaffected | 1. discontented as toward authority More Definitions → |
cortisone | 1. a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone More Definitions → |
aspidistra | 1. evergreen perennial with large handsome basal leaves; grown primarily as a foliage houseplant More Definitions → |
spondylitis | 1. inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness More Definitions → |
boyish | 1. befitting or characteristic of a young boy 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 → |
euphemism | 1. an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh More Definitions → |
prednisolone | 1. a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions 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 → |
cellist | 1. someone who plays a violoncello More Definitions → |
conservationist | 1. someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution More Definitions → |
disjunction | 1. state of being disconnected 2. the act of breaking a connection More Definitions → |
colonisation | 1. the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies More Definitions → |
phagocytosis | 1. process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection More Definitions → |
podiatrist | 1. a specialist in care for the feet More Definitions → |
protectionist | 1. an advocate of protectionism More Definitions → |
naturism | 1. going without clothes as a social practice More Definitions → |
unmistakably | 1. without possibility of mistake 2. in a signal manner More Definitions → |
exerciser | 1. sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises More Definitions → |
urbanisation | 1. the condition of being urbanized 2. the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban More Definitions → |
discordant | 1. not in agreement or harmony 2. lacking in harmony More Definitions → |
proteolysis | 1. the hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds More Definitions → |
electromagnetism | 1. magnetism produced by an electric current 2. the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena More Definitions → |
embellish | 1. add details to 2. be beautiful to look at More Definitions → |
disinfect | 1. destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing More Definitions → |
croissant | 1. very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll More Definitions → |
disequilibrium | 1. loss of equilibrium attributable to an unstable situation in which some forces outweigh others More Definitions → |
mistaking | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on More Definitions → |
pyrolysis | 1. transformation of a substance produced by the action of heat More Definitions → |
apologist | 1. a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution More Definitions → |
gynecologist | 1. a specialist in gynecology 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 → |
disoriented | 1. having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity 2. socially disoriented More Definitions → |
medallist | 1. someone who has won a medal 2. (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament More Definitions → |
missus | 1. informal term of address for someone's wife More Definitions → |
purist | 1. someone who insists on great precision and correctness (especially in the use of words) More Definitions → |
dished | 1. shaped like a dish or pan More Definitions → |
antiserum | 1. blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease More Definitions → |
derision | 1. contemptuous laughter 2. the act of deriding or treating with contempt More Definitions → |
ischaemic | 1. relating to or affected by ischemia More Definitions → |
promiscuity | 1. indulging in promiscuous (casual and indiscriminate) sexual relations 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 → |
botulism | 1. food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly More Definitions → |
internationalist | 1. an advocate of internationalism 2. a member of a socialist or communist international More Definitions → |
vasculitis | 1. inflammation of a blood vessel More Definitions → |
barbarism | 1. a brutal barbarous savage act More Definitions → |
surmise | 1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence 2. infer from incomplete evidence More Definitions → |
materialist | 1. someone with great regard for material possessions 2. someone who thinks that nothing exists but physical matter More Definitions → |
democratisation | 1. the action of making something democratic More Definitions → |
synchronised | 1. operating in unison More Definitions → |
tendonitis | 1. inflammation of a tendon More Definitions → |
khakis | 1. a military uniform made of khaki fabric More Definitions → |
constructivism | 1. an abstractionist artistic movement in Russia after World War I; industrial materials were used to construct nonrepresentational objects More Definitions → |
impermissible | 1. not permitted 2. not allowable More Definitions → |
peritonitis | 1. inflammation of the peritoneum More Definitions → |
porpoise | 1. any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth More Definitions → |
volcanism | 1. the phenomena associated with volcanic activity More Definitions → |
disrepair | 1. in need of repairs; in need of repair More Definitions → |
whitish | 1. resembling milk in color; not clear 2. of something having a color tending toward white More Definitions → |
essayist | 1. a writer of literary works More Definitions → |
theistic | 1. of or relating to theism More Definitions → |
eroticism | 1. a state of anticipation of sexuality 2. the arousal of feelings of sexual desire More Definitions → |
isoniazid | 1. antibacterial drug (trade name Nydrazid) used to treat tuberculosis More Definitions → |
waistline | 1. the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips More Definitions → |
confiscate | 1. take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority 2. surrendered as a penalty More Definitions → |
hashish | 1. purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen More Definitions → |
glomerulonephritis | 1. nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema More Definitions → |
dispossessed | 1. physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security More Definitions → |
misspelling | 1. a spelling that is incorrect 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 → |
incised | 1. sharply and deeply indented 2. cut into with a sharp instrument More Definitions → |
indistinct | 1. not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand 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 → |
joist | 1. beam used to support floors or roofs More Definitions → |
stockist | 1. one (as a retailer or distributor) that stocks goods More Definitions → |
blissfully | 1. in a blissful manner More Definitions → |
traditionalist | 1. one who adheres to traditional views 2. stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded More Definitions → |
dismissive | 1. showing indifference or disregard 2. stopping to associate with 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 → |
meniscus | 1. (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint 2. (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other 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 → |
disburse | 1. expend, as from a fund More Definitions → |
narcissist | 1. someone in love with themselves More Definitions → |
misstatement | 1. a statement that contains a mistake More Definitions → |
disincentive | 1. a negative motivational influence More Definitions → |
refinish | 1. give a new surface More Definitions → |
misbehavior | 1. improper or wicked or immoral behavior More Definitions → |
instrumentalist | 1. someone who plays a music as a profession More Definitions → |
viscoelastic | 1. having viscous as well as elastic properties More Definitions → |
asbestosis | 1. lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles More Definitions → |
pleurisy | 1. inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer) 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 → |
humorist | 1. someone who acts, speaks or writes in an amusing way More Definitions → |
stylishly | 1. in a stylish manner More Definitions → |
leishmaniasis | 1. sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies More Definitions → |
hypnotism | 1. the act of inducing hypnosis 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 → |
digitalis | 1. a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove 2. any of several plants of the genus Digitalis More Definitions → |
nephritis | 1. an inflammation of the kidney More Definitions → |
rediscovery | 1. the act of discovering again More Definitions → |
anesthesiologist | 1. a specialist who administers an anesthetic to a patient before he is treated More Definitions → |
palmistry | 1. telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand More Definitions → |
motorcyclist | 1. a traveler who rides a motorcycle 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 → |
dermis | 1. the deep vascular inner layer of the skin 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 → |
dais | 1. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it More Definitions → |
elitism | 1. the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals More Definitions → |
entomologist | 1. a zoologist who studies insects More Definitions → |
gnosis | 1. intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics More Definitions → |
transmissible | 1. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection 2. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity More Definitions → |
trisomy | 1. chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell 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 → |
utiliser | 1. someone who puts to good use 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 → |
noisily | 1. with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound More Definitions → |
reminiscence | 1. a mental impression retained and recalled from the past 2. the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort) More Definitions → |
fetishism | 1. a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish) 2. sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs) More Definitions → |
genealogist | 1. an expert in genealogy 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 → |
finis | 1. the temporal end; the concluding time 2. the concluding part of any performance 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 → |
pinkish | 1. of a light shade of red More Definitions → |
modernised | 1. brought up to date More Definitions → |
bursitis | 1. inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder More Definitions → |
epidemiologist | 1. a medical scientist who studies the transmission and control of epidemic diseases More Definitions → |
distilling | 1. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops 2. extract by the process of distillation More Definitions → |
disused | 1. no longer in use 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 → |
microorganism | 1. any organism of microscopic size More Definitions → |
disintegrate | 1. break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity 2. cause to undergo fission or lose particles More Definitions → |
populism | 1. the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite 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 → |
photochemistry | 1. branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of light More Definitions → |
colonist | 1. a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country 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 → |
gingivitis | 1. inflammation of the gums More Definitions → |
precis | 1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory 2. make a summary (of) 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 → |
visualizer | 1. one whose prevailing mental imagery is visual More Definitions → |
militaristic | 1. imbued with militarism More Definitions → |
smallish | 1. rather small More Definitions → |
disablement | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness More Definitions → |
kinesis | 1. a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation More Definitions → |
disembodied | 1. free from a body or physical form or reality 2. not having a material body More Definitions → |
disparaging | 1. expressive of low opinion More Definitions → |
fishpond | 1. a freshwater pond with fish More Definitions → |
disenchanted | 1. freed from enchantment More Definitions → |
equaliser | 1. electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion 2. a weight that balances another weight More Definitions → |
fishbone | 1. a bone of a fish More Definitions → |
ecumenism | 1. a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches) 2. (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity More Definitions → |
reservist | 1. a member of a military reserve More Definitions → |
empiricism | 1. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience 2. the application of empirical methods in any art or science More Definitions → |
varnished | 1. having a coating of stain or varnish More Definitions → |
cronyism | 1. favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications) More Definitions → |
poliomyelitis | 1. an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord More Definitions → |
discotheque | 1. a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music More Definitions → |
discernable | 1. perceptible by the senses or intellect More Definitions → |
nightmarish | 1. extremely alarming More Definitions → |
nepotism | 1. favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) More Definitions → |
industrialist | 1. someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise More Definitions → |
selfishly | 1. in an egotistical manner More Definitions → |
socialising | 1. the act of meeting for social purposes More Definitions → |
retinitis | 1. inflammation of the retina More Definitions → |
elvish | 1. usually good-naturedly mischievous More Definitions → |
frontispiece | 1. an ornamental facade 2. front illustration facing the title page of a book More Definitions → |
modernise | 1. become technologically advanced 2. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to More Definitions → |
brutish | 1. resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility More Definitions → |
disband | 1. cause to break up or cease to function 2. stop functioning or cohering as a unit 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 → |
monotheism | 1. belief in a single God More Definitions → |
organismal | 1. of or relating to or belonging to an organism (considered as a whole) More Definitions → |
discouragement | 1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 2. the expression of opposition and disapproval More Definitions → |
dogfish | 1. primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America 2. any of several small sharks More Definitions → |
duelist | 1. a person who fights duels More Definitions → |
biochemist | 1. someone with special training in biochemistry More Definitions → |
isoleucine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins; isomeric with leucine More Definitions → |
pessimist | 1. a person who expects the worst More Definitions → |
cubist | 1. relating to or characteristic of cubism 2. an artist who adheres to the principles of cubism More Definitions → |
stabiliser | 1. a device for making something stable More Definitions → |
osteomyelitis | 1. an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection) More Definitions → |
demolishing | 1. complete destruction of a building More Definitions → |
disfigured | 1. having the appearance spoiled More Definitions → |
legislating | 1. the act of making or enacting laws More Definitions → |
physiologist | 1. a biologist specializing in physiology More Definitions → |
imprison | 1. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail 2. confine as if in a prison More Definitions → |
mortise | 1. cut a hole for a tenon in 2. join by a tenon and mortise More Definitions → |
tallis | 1. (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer More Definitions → |
emissary | 1. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else More Definitions → |
mononucleosis | 1. an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing 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 → |
digitisation | 1. conversion of analog information into digital information More Definitions → |
memorise | 1. commit to memory; learn by heart More Definitions → |
opportunism | 1. taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others More Definitions → |
sawfish | 1. primitive ray with sharp teeth on each edge of a long flattened snout More Definitions → |
mistook | 1. identify incorrectly 2. to make a mistake or be incorrect More Definitions → |
kingfish | 1. the lean flesh of any of several fish caught off the Atlantic coast of the United States 2. large edible mackerel of temperate United States coastal Atlantic waters 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 → |
isotonic | 1. (used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure 2. relating to or characterized by the equal intervals of a musical scale 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 → |
whist | 1. a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six More Definitions → |
dispelling | 1. force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
vincristine | 1. periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system More Definitions → |
monopolist | 1. someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something More Definitions → |
thromboembolism | 1. occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus that has broken away from a thrombus 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 → |
dispelled | 1. force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
coexisting | 1. existing at the same time More Definitions → |
geneticist | 1. a biologist who specializes in genetics More Definitions → |
reappraisal | 1. a new appraisal or evaluation More Definitions → |
microbiologist | 1. a specialist in microbiology More Definitions → |
uveitis | 1. inflammation of the uvea of the eye More Definitions → |
purplish | 1. of a color intermediate between red and blue More Definitions → |
glycolysis | 1. a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP More Definitions → |
dismount | 1. alight from (a horse) 2. the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.) More Definitions → |
multistage | 1. occurring in more than one stage More Definitions → |
victimisation | 1. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
ravishing | 1. stunningly beautiful More Definitions → |
disheartening | 1. destructive of morale and self-reliance More Definitions → |
disjunctive | 1. serving or tending to divide or separate More Definitions → |
positivism | 1. the form of empiricism that bases all knowledge on perceptual experience (not on intuition or revelation) 2. a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness More Definitions → |
distill | 1. remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation 2. undergo the process of distillation More Definitions → |
synchronise | 1. happen at the same time 2. make (motion picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the action More Definitions → |
diverticulitis | 1. inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation 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 → |
disturbingly | 1. in a disturbing manner More Definitions → |
praiseworthy | 1. worthy of high praise More Definitions → |
beamish | 1. smiling with happiness or optimism More Definitions → |
remiss | 1. failing in what duty requires More Definitions → |
strabismus | 1. abnormal alignment of one or both eyes More Definitions → |
atheistic | 1. related to or characterized by or given to atheism 2. rejecting any belief in gods More Definitions → |
stabilising | 1. causing to become stable More Definitions → |
freakish | 1. changeable 2. characteristic of a freak More Definitions → |
equidistant | 1. the same distance apart at every point More Definitions → |
hemostasis | 1. surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat) More Definitions → |
dislodge | 1. remove or force out from a position 2. change place or direction More Definitions → |
revisionism | 1. any dangerous departure from the teachings of Marx 2. a moderate evolutionary form of Marxism More Definitions → |
harmonise | 1. go together 2. write a harmony for More Definitions → |
sadomasochism | 1. sadism and masochism combined in one person More Definitions → |
bisexuality | 1. showing characteristics of both sexes 2. sexual activity with both men and women More Definitions → |
disqualifying | 1. depriving of legal right; rendering legally disqualified More Definitions → |
discriminator | 1. a person who (or that which) differentiates More Definitions → |
missive | 1. a written message addressed to a person or organization More Definitions → |
satisfiable | 1. capable of being sated More Definitions → |
republicanism | 1. the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government More Definitions → |
individualist | 1. a person who pursues independent thought or action 2. marked by or expressing individuality More Definitions → |
hospitalisation | 1. placing in medical care in a hospital More Definitions → |
opportunist | 1. a person who places expediency above principle 2. taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit More Definitions → |
indecisive | 1. characterized by lack of decision and firmness 2. not definitely settling something More Definitions → |
urologist | 1. a specialist in urology More Definitions → |
fiendish | 1. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell More Definitions → |
dervish | 1. an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements More Definitions → |
accompanist | 1. a person who provides musical accompaniment (usually on a piano) More Definitions → |
dissension | 1. disagreement among those expected to cooperate 2. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters More Definitions → |
necropolis | 1. a tract of land used for burials More Definitions → |
ritualistic | 1. of or characterized by or adhering to ritualism More Definitions → |
capitalistic | 1. favoring or practicing capitalism 2. of or relating to capitalism or capitalists More Definitions → |
individualised | 1. made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual More Definitions → |
conquistador | 1. an adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century) More Definitions → |
touristy | 1. visited by throngs of tourists More Definitions → |
frisk | 1. play boisterously 2. search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets 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 → |
occultism | 1. the study of the supernatural 2. a belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control More Definitions → |
unsophisticated | 1. not wise in the ways of the world 2. lacking complexity 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 → |
vaginitis | 1. inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis) More Definitions → |
leftism | 1. the ideology of the political left; belief in or support of the tenets of the political left More Definitions → |
disreputable | 1. lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance More Definitions → |
hedonistic | 1. devoted to pleasure More Definitions → |
banister | 1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling 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 → |
athleticism | 1. intense energy More Definitions → |
misreading | 1. misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading More Definitions → |
subsist | 1. support oneself More Definitions → |
riskier | 1. involving risk or danger 2. not financially safe or secure More Definitions → |
animism | 1. the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls More Definitions → |
distemper | 1. any of various infectious viral diseases of animals 2. an angry and disagreeable mood More Definitions → |
psalmist | 1. a composer of sacred songs More Definitions → |
disuse | 1. the state of something that has been unused and neglected More Definitions → |
garish | 1. tastelessly showy More Definitions → |
anachronistic | 1. chronologically misplaced More Definitions → |
neurofibromatosis | 1. autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities More Definitions → |
cerise | 1. a red the color of ripe cherries 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 → |
sheepish | 1. like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity 2. showing a sense of shame More Definitions → |
encephalomyelitis | 1. inflammation of the brain and spinal cord More Definitions → |
expressionist | 1. of or relating to expressionism 2. an artist who is an adherent of expressionism 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 → |
mistrial | 1. a trial that is invalid or inconclusive More Definitions → |
immunocompromised | 1. unable to develop a normal immune response usually because of malnutrition or immunodeficiency or immunosuppressive therapy 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 → |
numismatics | 1. the collection and study of money (and coins in particular) More Definitions → |
verdigris | 1. a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment 2. a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time More Definitions → |
disapproving | 1. expressing or manifesting disapproval More Definitions → |
feverishly | 1. in a feverish manner More Definitions → |
radioisotope | 1. a radioactive isotope of an element; produced either naturally or artificially More Definitions → |
neoliberalism | 1. a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth More Definitions → |
conformist | 1. someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters) 2. adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion) More Definitions → |
internist | 1. a specialist in internal medicine More Definitions → |
moisturize | 1. make (more) humid More Definitions → |
chiseled | 1. having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges More Definitions → |
bonefish | 1. slender silvery marine fish found in tropical mud flats and mangrove lagoons More Definitions → |
seismological | 1. of or concerned with seismology More Definitions → |
isoproterenol | 1. drug (trade name Isuprel) used to treat bronchial asthma and to stimulate the heart More Definitions → |
chrism | 1. a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam 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 → |
stomatitis | 1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth 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 → |
listless | 1. lacking zest or vivacity 2. marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm More Definitions → |
equalisation | 1. the act of making equal or uniform More Definitions → |
misadventure | 1. an instance of misfortune More Definitions → |
chastisement | 1. verbal punishment 2. a rebuke for making a mistake More Definitions → |
orientalism | 1. the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations More Definitions → |
bruiser | 1. a large and strong and heavyset man More Definitions → |
noiseless | 1. making no sound More Definitions → |
viscera | 1. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) More Definitions → |
dispassionate | 1. unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice More Definitions → |
disbelieve | 1. reject as false; refuse to accept 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 → |
predispose | 1. make susceptible More Definitions → |
sectarianism | 1. a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination More Definitions → |
nisi | 1. not final or absolute More Definitions → |
advisability | 1. the quality of being advisable More Definitions → |
tendinitis | 1. inflammation of a tendon More Definitions → |
relinquishing | 1. a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. 2. the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. More Definitions → |
dichroism | 1. pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions 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 → |
sociolinguistics | 1. the study of language in relation to its sociocultural context More Definitions → |
synergism | 1. the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects 2. the theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace More Definitions → |
kisser | 1. someone who kisses 2. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) More Definitions → |
immunochemistry | 1. the field of chemistry concerned with chemical processes in immunology (such as chemical studies of antigens and antibodies) More Definitions → |
invisibly | 1. without being seen More Definitions → |
bicyclist | 1. a person who rides a bicycle More Definitions → |
plebiscite | 1. a vote by the electorate determining public opinion on a question of national importance More Definitions → |
arborist | 1. a specialist in treating damaged trees More Definitions → |
ambergris | 1. waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume More Definitions → |
categorise | 1. place into or assign to a category More Definitions → |
magisterial | 1. of or relating to a magistrate 2. offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power More Definitions → |
anguished | 1. experiencing intense pain especially mental pain More Definitions → |
silverfish | 1. silver-grey wingless insect found in houses feeding on book bindings and starched clothing 2. a silvery variety of Carassius auratus More Definitions → |
dishonorable | 1. lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor 2. deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive More Definitions → |
silicosis | 1. a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate More Definitions → |
inconsistently | 1. without showing consistency More Definitions → |
arteritis | 1. inflammation of an artery More Definitions → |
egoism | 1. (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare is the basis of morality 2. concern for your own interests and welfare More Definitions → |
evangelicalism | 1. stresses the importance of personal conversion and faith as the means of salvation More Definitions → |
disparage | 1. express a negative opinion of More Definitions → |
cellulitis | 1. an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain More Definitions → |
relinquishment | 1. a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. 2. the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. More Definitions → |
impoverishment | 1. the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions 2. the act of making someone poor More Definitions → |
stylistically | 1. in a rhetorically stylistic manner More Definitions → |
disheartened | 1. made less hopeful or enthusiastic More Definitions → |
disci | 1. an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible 2. a disk used in throwing competitions More Definitions → |
cuttlefish | 1. ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell More Definitions → |
harpist | 1. someone who plays the harp 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 → |
amateurish | 1. lacking professional skill or expertise More Definitions → |
impressionistic | 1. of or relating to or based on an impression rather than on facts or reasoning 2. relating to or characteristic of Impressionism More Definitions → |
subsidise | 1. secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces 2. support through subsidies More Definitions → |
escapist | 1. a person who escapes into a world of fantasy More Definitions → |
administrate | 1. work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of More Definitions → |
disembark | 1. go ashore 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 → |
gristmill | 1. a mill for grinding grain (especially the customer's own grain) 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 → |
hybridisation | 1. (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids More Definitions → |
distantly | 1. from or at a distance More Definitions → |
ageism | 1. discrimination on the basis of a person's age 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 → |
patisserie | 1. a bakery specializing in French pastry More Definitions → |
pericarditis | 1. inflammation of the pericardium More Definitions → |
clevis | 1. a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc. More Definitions → |
philistine | 1. a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits 2. smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values More Definitions → |
periodontitis | 1. a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth More Definitions → |
moisten | 1. make moist 2. moisten with fine drops More Definitions → |
anesthetist | 1. a specialist who administers an anesthetic to a patient before he is treated 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 → |
dissonant | 1. characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved 2. lacking in harmony More Definitions → |
irresistibly | 1. incapable of being resisted More Definitions → |
ethicist | 1. a philosopher who specializes in ethics More Definitions → |
polonaise | 1. a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt More Definitions → |
squeamish | 1. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted More Definitions → |
zoologist | 1. a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals More Definitions → |
finalisation | 1. the act of finalizing More Definitions → |
missional | 1. relating to or connected to a religious mission More Definitions → |
dissimilarity | 1. the quality of being dissimilar More Definitions → |
evolutionist | 1. a person who believes in organic evolution More Definitions → |
myocarditis | 1. inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular tissue of the heart) More Definitions → |
illusionist | 1. a person with unusual powers of foresight 2. someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience More Definitions → |
eisteddfod | 1. any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing) More Definitions → |
lyricism | 1. the property of being suitable for singing 2. unrestrained and exaggerated enthusiasm 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 → |
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 → |
revolutionise | 1. fill with revolutionary ideas 2. change radically More Definitions → |
hemolysis | 1. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin More Definitions → |
truism | 1. an obvious truth More Definitions → |
materialise | 1. come into being; become reality 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 → |
perfectionism | 1. a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable More Definitions → |
thyroiditis | 1. inflammation of the thyroid 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 → |
disrepute | 1. the state of being held in low esteem More Definitions → |
halitosis | 1. offensive breath More Definitions → |
catechesis | 1. oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation) More Definitions → |
alarmist | 1. a person who alarms others needlessly More Definitions → |
billfish | 1. primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth 2. giant warm-water game fish having a prolonged and rounded toothless upper jaw More Definitions → |
meristem | 1. undifferentiated tissue from which new cells are formed, as at the tip of a stem or root More Definitions → |
republishing | 1. the act of publishing again 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 → |
archeologist | 1. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture More Definitions → |
isotherm | 1. (meteorology) an isogram connecting points having the same temperature at a given time More Definitions → |
wispy | 1. thin and weak 2. lacking clarity or distinctness More Definitions → |
girlish | 1. befitting or characteristic of a young girl More Definitions → |
legislatively | 1. by legislation More Definitions → |
disinterest | 1. tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement 2. lack of interest More Definitions → |
thrombolysis | 1. the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots 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 → |
stylised | 1. using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous More Definitions → |
tapis | 1. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery 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 → |
spermatogenesis | 1. development of spermatozoa More Definitions → |
enteritis | 1. inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea More Definitions → |
unsatisfying | 1. not up to expectations More Definitions → |
disenchantment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
disenfranchisement | 1. the act of withdrawing certification or terminating a franchise More Definitions → |
cryptanalysis | 1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms More Definitions → |
leptospirosis | 1. an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever More Definitions → |
disfigurement | 1. an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen 2. the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something More Definitions → |
monotheistic | 1. believing that there is only one god More Definitions → |
miscalculation | 1. a mistake in calculating 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 → |
sheepishly | 1. in a sheepish manner 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 → |
absolutist | 1. pertaining to the principle of totalitarianism 2. one who advocates absolutism More Definitions → |
collectivism | 1. Soviet communism 2. a political theory that the people should own the means of production More Definitions → |
pharisee | 1. a self-righteous or sanctimonious person More Definitions → |
satirist | 1. a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm More Definitions → |
nihilistic | 1. of or relating to nihilism More Definitions → |
omniscience | 1. the state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge More Definitions → |
masochistic | 1. deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from being abused or dominated More Definitions → |
chauvinism | 1. fanatical patriotism 2. activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women More Definitions → |
tonsillitis | 1. inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils) More Definitions → |
wistfully | 1. in a wistful manner 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 → |
nisus | 1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal More Definitions → |
unrecognised | 1. not having a secure reputation 2. not recognized More Definitions → |
puissance | 1. power to influence or coerce More Definitions → |
centralisation | 1. the act of consolidating power under a central control 2. gathering to a center More Definitions → |
dishonored | 1. suffering shame More Definitions → |
unrealised | 1. of persons; marked by failure to realize full potentialities 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 → |
psycholinguistics | 1. the branch of cognitive psychology that studies the psychological basis of linguistic competence and performance More Definitions → |
uncharacteristically | 1. in uncharacteristic manner More Definitions → |
gneiss | 1. a laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite More Definitions → |
dishonour | 1. a state of shame or disgrace 2. lacking honor or integrity More Definitions → |
indiscretion | 1. the trait of being injudicious 2. a petty misdeed More Definitions → |
paternalistic | 1. benevolent but sometimes intrusive More Definitions → |
ventriloquist | 1. a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy More Definitions → |
undernourished | 1. not getting adequate food More Definitions → |
endocrinologist | 1. physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system More Definitions → |
prissy | 1. exaggeratedly proper 2. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted More Definitions → |
socialisation | 1. the action of establishing on a socialist basis 2. the act of meeting for social purposes 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 → |
schist | 1. any metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers More Definitions → |
disquiet | 1. a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments 2. the trait of seeming ill at ease More Definitions → |
dissociate | 1. part; cease or break association with 2. regard as unconnected 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 → |
isolationism | 1. a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations More Definitions → |
discriminative | 1. capable of making fine distinctions 2. expressing careful judgment More Definitions → |
relishing | 1. taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality 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 → |
standardise | 1. evaluate by comparing with a standard 2. cause to conform to standard or norm More Definitions → |
isolationist | 1. of or relating to isolationism 2. an advocate of isolationism in international affairs More Definitions → |
disquieting | 1. causing mental discomfort More Definitions → |
atavistic | 1. characteristic of an atavist More Definitions → |
theist | 1. of or relating to theism 2. one who believes in the existence of a god or gods 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 → |
neuritis | 1. inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function More Definitions → |
socialise | 1. take part in social activities; interact with others 2. train for a social environment More Definitions → |
misbehave | 1. behave badly More Definitions → |
discontented | 1. showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing More Definitions → |
reductionism | 1. a theory that all complex systems can be completely understood in terms of their components 2. the analysis of complex things into simpler constituents More Definitions → |
discolor | 1. lose color or turn colorless 2. cause to lose or change color 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 → |
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 → |
cistron | 1. (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity More Definitions → |
vivisection | 1. the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research) More Definitions → |
unsurprising | 1. not causing surprise More Definitions → |
misinterpret | 1. interpret falsely 2. interpret wrongly More Definitions → |
undisciplined | 1. not subjected to discipline 2. not subjected to correction or discipline More Definitions → |
disinvestment | 1. the withdrawal of capital from a country or corporation More Definitions → |
disappointingly | 1. in a disappointing manner More Definitions → |
cytokinesis | 1. organic process consisting of the division of the cytoplasm of a cell following karyokinesis bringing about the separation into two daughter cells More Definitions → |
photoemission | 1. an emission of photoelectrons (especially from a metallic surface) More Definitions → |
masochist | 1. someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment More Definitions → |
laryngitis | 1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing More Definitions → |
agronomist | 1. an expert in soil management and field-crop production More Definitions → |
revitalise | 1. give new life or vigor to More Definitions → |
ghoulish | 1. suggesting the horror of death and decay 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 → |
paleontologist | 1. a specialist in paleontology More Definitions → |
colorist | 1. a painter able to achieve special effects with color More Definitions → |
patronising | 1. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension More Definitions → |
undiminished | 1. not lessened or diminished More Definitions → |
misdirection | 1. an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge 2. incorrect directions or instructions More Definitions → |
cholecystitis | 1. inflammation of the gall bladder More Definitions → |
deism | 1. the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation 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 → |
disadvantageous | 1. involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness More Definitions → |
persistency | 1. persistent determination 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 → |
flutist | 1. someone who plays the flute More Definitions → |
dualistic | 1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism More Definitions → |
trombonist | 1. a musician who plays the trombone More Definitions → |
bronchiolitis | 1. inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles More Definitions → |
diarist | 1. someone who keeps a diary or journal More Definitions → |
egotism | 1. an exaggerated opinion of your own importance 2. an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others More Definitions → |
keratitis | 1. inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision More Definitions → |
longish | 1. somewhat long More Definitions → |
headmistress | 1. a woman headmaster More Definitions → |
imprecision | 1. the quality of lacking precision More Definitions → |
discounter | 1. a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price 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 → |
hawkish | 1. disposed to warfare or hard-line policies More Definitions → |
energise | 1. raise to a higher energy level 2. cause to be alert and energetic More Definitions → |
hemispherical | 1. of or relating to or being a hemisphere More Definitions → |
misogyny | 1. hatred of women More Definitions → |
publishable | 1. suitable for publication More Definitions → |
toxicologist | 1. one who studies the nature and effects of poisons and their treatment More Definitions → |
scrutinise | 1. to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail 2. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification More Definitions → |
generalise | 1. speak or write in generalities 2. draw from specific cases for more general cases 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 → |
uncharacteristic | 1. distinctive and not typical More Definitions → |
monkfish | 1. flesh of a large-headed anglerfish of the Atlantic waters of North America 2. fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey More Definitions → |
hedonist | 1. someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures More Definitions → |
parishioner | 1. a member of a parish More Definitions → |
machismo | 1. exaggerated masculinity More Definitions → |
disaffection | 1. the feeling of being alienated from other people 2. disloyalty to the government or to established authority 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 → |
neurogenesis | 1. the development of nerve tissues More Definitions → |
syllogism | 1. deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises More Definitions → |
wristlet | 1. a band or bracelet worn around the wrist More Definitions → |
admonish | 1. advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior 2. warn strongly; put on guard More Definitions → |
pneumonitis | 1. inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction More Definitions → |
bisection | 1. dividing into two equal parts 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 → |
hollandaise | 1. eggs and butter with lemon juice More Definitions → |
dimorphism | 1. (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms 2. (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences) More Definitions → |
legalisation | 1. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
rightist | 1. a member of a right wing political party 2. believing in or supporting tenets of the political right More Definitions → |
greyish | 1. of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black More Definitions → |
reductionist | 1. of or relating to the theory of reductionism More Definitions → |
disharmony | 1. a lack of harmony More Definitions → |
discoverable | 1. capable of being ascertained or found out More Definitions → |
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