Achondroplasia-n
a genetic disorder in which cartilage fails to develop into bone at the early stages of development, resulting in dwarfism
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Achiral
Achiral-adj
used to describe a molecule that does not have left-handed or right-handed configuration (chirality)
used to describe a molecule that does not have left-handed or right-handed configuration (chirality)
Acheulian
Acheulian-n
a period of the Paleolithic era druing which people made symmetrical stone hand axes
a period of the Paleolithic era druing which people made symmetrical stone hand axes
Achene/Akene
Achene/Akene-n
a dry single-seeded fruit that does not open to release its seed. Dandelions and sunflowers have achenes.
a dry single-seeded fruit that does not open to release its seed. Dandelions and sunflowers have achenes.
Achaean/Achaian
Achaean/Achaian-n
1-a member of an ancient Hellenic people thought to have founded the Mycenaean civilization on the Peloponnesus
2-somebody who lives in or was born in the modern Greek administrative area of Achaea
1-a member of an ancient Hellenic people thought to have founded the Mycenaean civilization on the Peloponnesus
2-somebody who lives in or was born in the modern Greek administrative area of Achaea
Acheae
Achaea-n
1-an administrative area in modern Greece
2-in ancient Greece, a province in the northern Peloponnesus
1-an administrative area in modern Greece
2-in ancient Greece, a province in the northern Peloponnesus
Acetylide
Acetylide-n
any chemical compound derived from acetylene and containing a metal atom. Many of these compounds are very explosive.
any chemical compound derived from acetylene and containing a metal atom. Many of these compounds are very explosive.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Acetylene
Acetylene-n
a colorless gaseous flammable hydrocarbon used in welding and in manufacturing chemicals
Also called ethyne
a colorless gaseous flammable hydrocarbon used in welding and in manufacturing chemicals
Also called ethyne
Acetylcholinesterase
Acetylcholinesterase-n
an enzyme, present in blood and some nerve endings, that aids the breakdown of acetylcholine and suppresses its stimulatory effect on nerves
Also called cholinesterase
an enzyme, present in blood and some nerve endings, that aids the breakdown of acetylcholine and suppresses its stimulatory effect on nerves
Also called cholinesterase
Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine-n
a white crystalline compound released from the ends of nerve fibers and involved in the transmission of nerve impulses
a white crystalline compound released from the ends of nerve fibers and involved in the transmission of nerve impulses
Acetone
Acetone-n
a colorless flammable liquid with a pleasant smell, widely used as a solvent for paints and nail polish, and in manufacturing chemicals
a colorless flammable liquid with a pleasant smell, widely used as a solvent for paints and nail polish, and in manufacturing chemicals
Acetate
Acetate-n
1-a salt or seter of acetic acid
2-see cellulose acetate
3-a product made of or containing acetate
1-a salt or seter of acetic acid
2-see cellulose acetate
3-a product made of or containing acetate
Acetal
Acetal-n
1-a colorless volatile liquid used in perfumes as a solvent
2-an organic compound similar to acetal that contains a particular chemical group
1-a colorless volatile liquid used in perfumes as a solvent
2-an organic compound similar to acetal that contains a particular chemical group
Acetabulum
Acetabelum-n
1-the curved cavity on the side of the hip bone where the end of the thigh bone fits
2-a round cup-shaped sucker found on flatworms, leeches, and mollusks such as the octopus
1-the curved cavity on the side of the hip bone where the end of the thigh bone fits
2-a round cup-shaped sucker found on flatworms, leeches, and mollusks such as the octopus
Monday, February 23, 2009
Acentric
Acenteric-adj
1-without a center
2-used to describe a chromosome that lacks the structure at which the 2 arms of a chromosome join
See also acrocentric
See also metacentric
See also telocentric
1-without a center
2-used to describe a chromosome that lacks the structure at which the 2 arms of a chromosome join
See also acrocentric
See also metacentric
See also telocentric
Accustom
Accustom-vt
to make yourself or somebody else become used to something through frequent or prolonged contact or use
Synonyms
get to know
habituate yourself to
get used to
familiarize
adjust to
become accustomed to
adapt
acquaint
become familiar with
get acquainted with
attune yourself to
to make yourself or somebody else become used to something through frequent or prolonged contact or use
Synonyms
get to know
habituate yourself to
get used to
familiarize
adjust to
become accustomed to
adapt
acquaint
become familiar with
get acquainted with
attune yourself to
Accursed/Accurst
Accursed/Accurst-adj (archaic or literary)
1-enduring the effects of a curse
2-horrible or hateful
1-enduring the effects of a curse
2-horrible or hateful
Acculturation
Acculturation-n
1-a change in the cultural behavior and thinking of an individual or group through contact with another culture
2-the process by which somebody absorbs the culture of a society from birth onward
1-a change in the cultural behavior and thinking of an individual or group through contact with another culture
2-the process by which somebody absorbs the culture of a society from birth onward
Acculterate
Acculterate-v
1-(vi) to absorb and assimilate the culture of another group of people or another individiual
2-(vt) to change somebodys cultural behavior and thinking through contact with another culture
1-(vi) to absorb and assimilate the culture of another group of people or another individiual
2-(vt) to change somebodys cultural behavior and thinking through contact with another culture
Friday, February 20, 2009
Accrue
Accrue-v
1-(vi) to come into somebody's possession, often over a period of time
2-(vi) to increase in amount or value
3-(vt) to gather together an amount, especially over a period of time
4-(vi) to become legally enforceable (refers to claims or rights)
Synonyms
accumulate
ensue
grow
mount up
build up
amass
increase
add
be credited with
go to
dwindle (antonym)
1-(vi) to come into somebody's possession, often over a period of time
2-(vi) to increase in amount or value
3-(vt) to gather together an amount, especially over a period of time
4-(vi) to become legally enforceable (refers to claims or rights)
Synonyms
accumulate
ensue
grow
mount up
build up
amass
increase
add
be credited with
go to
dwindle (antonym)
Accretion
Accretion-n
1-an increase in size or amount as a result of something accumulating or being added gradually, or something accumulated in this way
2-something added to something else, for example, a fund or account, from an external source
3-a process in which matter revolving around an astronomical object is gradually pulled in and added to the body's mass
4-a process by which a body of rock or a landmass increases in size as a result of material accumulating on or around it
5-a process by which the size of a continent increases as a result of the moving together and deforming of tectonic plates
Synonyms
accumulation
buildup
accrual
increase
anlargement
addition
growth
erosion (antonym)
1-an increase in size or amount as a result of something accumulating or being added gradually, or something accumulated in this way
2-something added to something else, for example, a fund or account, from an external source
3-a process in which matter revolving around an astronomical object is gradually pulled in and added to the body's mass
4-a process by which a body of rock or a landmass increases in size as a result of material accumulating on or around it
5-a process by which the size of a continent increases as a result of the moving together and deforming of tectonic plates
Synonyms
accumulation
buildup
accrual
increase
anlargement
addition
growth
erosion (antonym)
Accra
Accra-n
in Caribbean countries, a fritter made of striped salted fish mixed with flour batter and then deep-fried
in Caribbean countries, a fritter made of striped salted fish mixed with flour batter and then deep-fried
Accrete
Accrete-vti
to become bigger, or make something become bigger, especially by adding to what is there or by two or more things growing together
to become bigger, or make something become bigger, especially by adding to what is there or by two or more things growing together
Accouterment/Accoutrement
Accouterment/Accoutrement-n
1-an accessory or piece of equipment associated with a particular object, task, or role
2-a piece of military equipment carried by soldiers in addition to their standard uniform and weapons
1-an accessory or piece of equipment associated with a particular object, task, or role
2-a piece of military equipment carried by soldiers in addition to their standard uniform and weapons
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Accouter/Accoutre
Accouter/Accoutre-vt
to equip and clothe somebody, especially for military purposes
to equip and clothe somebody, especially for military purposes
Accost
Accost-vt
to approach and stop somebody in order to speak, especially in an agressive, insistent, or suggestive way
Synonyms
approach
stop
waylay
confront
button hole
detain
to approach and stop somebody in order to speak, especially in an agressive, insistent, or suggestive way
Synonyms
approach
stop
waylay
confront
button hole
detain
Accord
Accord-v
1-(vt) to give somebody or something particular status or treatment
2-(vi) to be in agreement or come to an agreement
3-(vt) to bestow something such as a blessing on somebody
n
1-a treaty or settlement agreed to by two or more parties
2-general agreement as to what is right
3-a state in which things are in harmony with each other
Synonyms
agreement
harmony
concurrence
unity
1-(vt) to give somebody or something particular status or treatment
2-(vi) to be in agreement or come to an agreement
3-(vt) to bestow something such as a blessing on somebody
n
1-a treaty or settlement agreed to by two or more parties
2-general agreement as to what is right
3-a state in which things are in harmony with each other
Synonyms
agreement
harmony
concurrence
unity
Accolade
Accolade-n
1-a sign or expression of high praise and esteem for somebody
2-praise and public recognition of somebody's achievements
3-the ceremonial bestowal of a knighthood by touching somebody's shoulders with a sword
4-an ornamental molding shaped like a brace
Synonyms
tribute
rave
review
honor
award
praise
great compliment
1-a sign or expression of high praise and esteem for somebody
2-praise and public recognition of somebody's achievements
3-the ceremonial bestowal of a knighthood by touching somebody's shoulders with a sword
4-an ornamental molding shaped like a brace
Synonyms
tribute
rave
review
honor
award
praise
great compliment
Accipitrine
Accipitrine-adj
used to describe the family of predatory birds that includes hawks, eagles, and kites
used to describe the family of predatory birds that includes hawks, eagles, and kites
Accipiter
Accipiter-n
1-a hawk, typically with short broad wings and a long tail. Accipiters include goshawks
2-a bird in the family that includes all hawks, eagles, and kites. Family: Aacipitadae
1-a hawk, typically with short broad wings and a long tail. Accipiters include goshawks
2-a bird in the family that includes all hawks, eagles, and kites. Family: Aacipitadae
Acciaccatura
Acciaccatura-n
a brief grace note sounded at the same time as or just before a principal note
a brief grace note sounded at the same time as or just before a principal note
Accession
Accession-n
1-the assumption of an important position, usually a position of power
2-the formal acceptance by a state of an international treaty or convention
3-agreement or consent, usually when given unwillingly
4-a sudden and unexpected display of a particular mood or emotion (literary)
5-an item added to a collection
6-addition to property by natural growth or by improvement
7-the right of an owner to add to a property by natural growth or improvement
vt
to make a formal record of an addition to a collection
Synonyms
attainment
succession
taking over
taking office
appointment
1-the assumption of an important position, usually a position of power
2-the formal acceptance by a state of an international treaty or convention
3-agreement or consent, usually when given unwillingly
4-a sudden and unexpected display of a particular mood or emotion (literary)
5-an item added to a collection
6-addition to property by natural growth or by improvement
7-the right of an owner to add to a property by natural growth or improvement
vt
to make a formal record of an addition to a collection
Synonyms
attainment
succession
taking over
taking office
appointment
Monday, February 16, 2009
Accede
Accede-vi
1-to give consent or agreement to something
2-to attain an important and powerful position
3-to become a party to an international agreement or treaty
Synonyms
agree
assent
consent
comply
grant
allow
reject (antonym)
1-to give consent or agreement to something
2-to attain an important and powerful position
3-to become a party to an international agreement or treaty
Synonyms
agree
assent
consent
comply
grant
allow
reject (antonym)
Acatalectic
Acatalectic-adj
having the full number of syllables in the final foot of a line of verse
n
a line of verse that has the full number of syllables in the final foot
having the full number of syllables in the final foot of a line of verse
n
a line of verse that has the full number of syllables in the final foot
Acanthus
Acanthus-n
1-a mediterranean shrub or perennial plant with spiny leaves and white or purple flowers. Genus: Acanthus
2-a design characteristic of the capital of a Corinthian column, representing acanthus leaves
1-a mediterranean shrub or perennial plant with spiny leaves and white or purple flowers. Genus: Acanthus
2-a design characteristic of the capital of a Corinthian column, representing acanthus leaves
Acanthopterygian
Acanthopterygian-n
a fish with spiny-rayed fins and toothed scales. Mackerel, perch, and bass are acanthopterygians.
a fish with spiny-rayed fins and toothed scales. Mackerel, perch, and bass are acanthopterygians.
Acalculia
Acalculia-n
an inability, or the loss of the ability, to carry out basic arithmetic calculations
an inability, or the loss of the ability, to carry out basic arithmetic calculations
Academicism
Academicism-n
artistry that relies on conventional techniques or emphasizes the formal aspects of an art form such as painting or poetry
Also called academism
artistry that relies on conventional techniques or emphasizes the formal aspects of an art form such as painting or poetry
Also called academism
Abyss
Abyss-n
1-a chasm or gorge so deep or vast that its extent is not visible
2-something that is immeasurably deep or infinite
3-a situation of apparently unending awefulness
4-hell thought of as a bottomless pit
Synonyms
gull
chasm
deep hole
void
1-a chasm or gorge so deep or vast that its extent is not visible
2-something that is immeasurably deep or infinite
3-a situation of apparently unending awefulness
4-hell thought of as a bottomless pit
Synonyms
gull
chasm
deep hole
void
Friday, February 13, 2009
Abutment
Abutment-n
1-the immediate adjacency of two objects or pieces of land
2-the point at which two things abut
3-the positioning of two things so that they abut
4-a structure that supports the end of a bridge or dam, or that bears the thrust of an arch or vault
1-the immediate adjacency of two objects or pieces of land
2-the point at which two things abut
3-the positioning of two things so that they abut
4-a structure that supports the end of a bridge or dam, or that bears the thrust of an arch or vault
Abut
Abut-vti
to touch or be adjacent to something along one side
Synonyms
be next to
adjoin
be adjacent to
touch
lie along side
to touch or be adjacent to something along one side
Synonyms
be next to
adjoin
be adjacent to
touch
lie along side
Abstruse
Abstruse-adj
obscure and not easily understood
Synonyms
obscure
perplexing
puzzling
complex
profound
mysterious
rarefied
technical
highbrow
simple (antonym)
obscure and not easily understood
Synonyms
obscure
perplexing
puzzling
complex
profound
mysterious
rarefied
technical
highbrow
simple (antonym)
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Abstraction
Abstraction-n
1-a generalized idea or theory developed from specific concrete examples of events
2-the forming of general ideas or concepts from specific concrete examples
3-a state in which somebody is in deep thought and not concentrating on his or her surroundings
4-the philosphical process by which people develop concepts either from experience or from other concepts
5-an abstract painting or sculpture
6-the removal or theft of something, usually with some difficulty
7-the pumping of water from a river or other source for industrial use
Synonyms
concept
thought
construct
idea
notion
generalization
fact (antonym)
1-a generalized idea or theory developed from specific concrete examples of events
2-the forming of general ideas or concepts from specific concrete examples
3-a state in which somebody is in deep thought and not concentrating on his or her surroundings
4-the philosphical process by which people develop concepts either from experience or from other concepts
5-an abstract painting or sculpture
6-the removal or theft of something, usually with some difficulty
7-the pumping of water from a river or other source for industrial use
Synonyms
concept
thought
construct
idea
notion
generalization
fact (antonym)
Abstention
Abstention-n
1-the deliberate choice not to do something
2-a vote or voting neither for nor against a proposal
Synonyms
nonparticipation
abstaining
no vote
refraining
1-the deliberate choice not to do something
2-a vote or voting neither for nor against a proposal
Synonyms
nonparticipation
abstaining
no vote
refraining
Abstemious
Abstemious-adj
not indulging or involving excessive eating or drinking
Synonyms
self-denying
self-disciplined
moderate
ascetic
sober
temperate
teetoral
unrestrained (antonym)
not indulging or involving excessive eating or drinking
Synonyms
self-denying
self-disciplined
moderate
ascetic
sober
temperate
teetoral
unrestrained (antonym)
Absquatulate
Absquatulate-vi (archaic humorous) (regional)
1-to leave, especially in a hurry or under suspicious circumstances
2-to die
3-to argue
1-to leave, especially in a hurry or under suspicious circumstances
2-to die
3-to argue
Absinthe
Absinthe-n
1-a highly alcoholic liqueur tasting of aniseed and made from wormwood and herbs
2-see wormwood
1-a highly alcoholic liqueur tasting of aniseed and made from wormwood and herbs
2-see wormwood
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Abscond
Abscond-vi
1-to run away secretly, especially in order to avoid arrest or prosecution
2-to escape from a place of detention
Synonyms
run away
escape
break out
leave suddenly
make off
flee
run off
1-to run away secretly, especially in order to avoid arrest or prosecution
2-to escape from a place of detention
Synonyms
run away
escape
break out
leave suddenly
make off
flee
run off
Abscissa
Abscissa-n
the horizontal coordinate or x-coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional system of cartesian coordinates
the horizontal coordinate or x-coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional system of cartesian coordinates
Absalom
Absalom-n
in the Bible, the third son of David, King of Israel. He rebelled against his father and was killed by Joab (2 Samuel 13:18)
in the Bible, the third son of David, King of Israel. He rebelled against his father and was killed by Joab (2 Samuel 13:18)
Abridge
Abridge-vt
1-to shorten a text, for example, by cutting or summarizing it
2-to reduce something in scope or extent
3-to deprive somebody of rights or privileges (archaic)
1-to shorten a text, for example, by cutting or summarizing it
2-to reduce something in scope or extent
3-to deprive somebody of rights or privileges (archaic)
Abreact
Abreact-vt
to release unconscious tension by talking about or reliving the events that caused it
to release unconscious tension by talking about or reliving the events that caused it
Abrade
Abrade-vti
to wear something away or be worn away by friction
Synonyms
graze
scrape
roughen
chafe
grind down
grind
smooth (antonym)
to wear something away or be worn away by friction
Synonyms
graze
scrape
roughen
chafe
grind down
grind
smooth (antonym)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
About-Face
About-face vi
to turn to face in the opposite direction (usually used as a command)
n
1-a sudden and complete reversal of a previous opinion or policy
2-a turn to face in the opposite direction
Synonyms
change of opinion
turn around
u-turn
reversal
shift
sea change
change of heart
change of tack
to turn to face in the opposite direction (usually used as a command)
n
1-a sudden and complete reversal of a previous opinion or policy
2-a turn to face in the opposite direction
Synonyms
change of opinion
turn around
u-turn
reversal
shift
sea change
change of heart
change of tack
Abominable
Abominable-adj
1-extremely repugnant or offensive
2-of very bad quality, or very unpleasant to experience
Synonyms
repulsive
offensive
detestable
monstrous
terrible
awful
horrible
vile
horrendous
dreadful
1-extremely repugnant or offensive
2-of very bad quality, or very unpleasant to experience
Synonyms
repulsive
offensive
detestable
monstrous
terrible
awful
horrible
vile
horrendous
dreadful
Ablant
Ablant-n
in Indo-European languages, a regular change of vowels in a related series of words or forms, for example, "sing," "sang," "sung."
Also called vowel gradation
in Indo-European languages, a regular change of vowels in a related series of words or forms, for example, "sing," "sang," "sung."
Also called vowel gradation
Abiotic
Abiotic-adj
1-used to describe the physical and chemical aspects of an organism's environment
2-not containing or supporting life
1-used to describe the physical and chemical aspects of an organism's environment
2-not containing or supporting life
Abiogenesis
Abiogenesis-n
the hypothesis that life came into being from nonliving materials
Also called spontaneous generation
Also calle autogenesis
the hypothesis that life came into being from nonliving materials
Also called spontaneous generation
Also calle autogenesis
Monday, February 9, 2009
Ablution
Ablution-n
the ritual cleansing or a priest's hands or body, or of sacred vessels, during a religious ceremony
npl-ablutions
the act of washing the hands or the whol of the body (formal or humorous)
the ritual cleansing or a priest's hands or body, or of sacred vessels, during a religious ceremony
npl-ablutions
the act of washing the hands or the whol of the body (formal or humorous)
Ablative
Ablative-adj
used to describe a case, used for nouns, pronouns, and adjectives in some inflected languages, that indicates the source, agent, or instrument of action of the verb
n
the ablative case, or a word or form in this case
used to describe a case, used for nouns, pronouns, and adjectives in some inflected languages, that indicates the source, agent, or instrument of action of the verb
n
the ablative case, or a word or form in this case
Ablation
Ablation-n
1-the removal of diseased or unwanted tissue from the body by surgical or other means
2-the melting or erosion of the protective outer surface of a spacecraft during reentry through the earth's atmosphere
3-the removal of snow and ice by melting and sublimation from a glacier or iceberg
1-the removal of diseased or unwanted tissue from the body by surgical or other means
2-the melting or erosion of the protective outer surface of a spacecraft during reentry through the earth's atmosphere
3-the removal of snow and ice by melting and sublimation from a glacier or iceberg
Forswear
Forswear-v (archaic or literary)
1-(vt) to vow to stop doing, having, or using something
2-(vt) to deny something under oath or completely
3-(vi) to be guilty of giving false evidence under oath
Synonyms
renounce
disavow
reject
disown
abjure
give up
1-(vt) to vow to stop doing, having, or using something
2-(vt) to deny something under oath or completely
3-(vi) to be guilty of giving false evidence under oath
Synonyms
renounce
disavow
reject
disown
abjure
give up
Abjure
Abjure-vt
1-to give up a previously held belief, especially when this is done formally, or solemnly
3-to abstain from, reject, or avoid something (literary)
Synonyms
renounce
disavow
reject
disown
forswear
give up
1-to give up a previously held belief, especially when this is done formally, or solemnly
3-to abstain from, reject, or avoid something (literary)
Synonyms
renounce
disavow
reject
disown
forswear
give up
Abject
Abject-adj
1-allowing no hope of improvement or relief
2-extremely or excessively humble, for example, in making an apology or request
3-utterly despicable or contemptible
Synonyms
hopeless
miserable
wretched
dismal
horrible
utter
1-allowing no hope of improvement or relief
2-extremely or excessively humble, for example, in making an apology or request
3-utterly despicable or contemptible
Synonyms
hopeless
miserable
wretched
dismal
horrible
utter
Abhorrent
Abhorrent-adj
1-arousing strong feelings of repugnace or disapproval (formal)
2-incompatible or conflicting with something (literary)
Synonyms
repugnant
objectionable
repulsive
detestable
hateful
distasteful
disgusting
desirable (antonym)
1-arousing strong feelings of repugnace or disapproval (formal)
2-incompatible or conflicting with something (literary)
Synonyms
repugnant
objectionable
repulsive
detestable
hateful
distasteful
disgusting
desirable (antonym)
Abhorrence
Abhorrence-n
1-a feeling of loathing for or intense disapproval of something
2-somebody or something that is loathed or detested
Synonyms
hatred
loathing
detestation
disgust
repugnance
revulsion
abomination
adoration (antonym)
1-a feeling of loathing for or intense disapproval of something
2-somebody or something that is loathed or detested
Synonyms
hatred
loathing
detestation
disgust
repugnance
revulsion
abomination
adoration (antonym)
Abhor
Abhor-vt
to dislike or reject something very strongly (formal)
Synonyms
detest
hate
loathe
dislike
despise
be repulsed by
be revolted by
adore (antonym)
to dislike or reject something very strongly (formal)
Synonyms
detest
hate
loathe
dislike
despise
be repulsed by
be revolted by
adore (antonym)
Abeyance
Abeyance-n
1-temporary inactivity or nonoperation
2-a condition in which legal ownership of an estate has not ben established
1-temporary inactivity or nonoperation
2-a condition in which legal ownership of an estate has not ben established
Abet
Abet-vt
to assist somebody to do something, especially something illegal
Synonyms
assist
help
support
back
back up
hinder (antonym)
to assist somebody to do something, especially something illegal
Synonyms
assist
help
support
back
back up
hinder (antonym)
Abberation
Abberation-n
1-a departure from what is normal or desirable
2-a temporary departure from somebody's normal mental state
3-a defect in a lens or mirror, causing a distorted image or one with colored edges
4a small periodic change in the apparent position of a star or other astronomical object, caused by the motion of the Earth around the sun.
Synonyms
deviation
abnormality
anomaly
irregularity
peculiarity
eccentricity
oddness
normality (antonym)
1-a departure from what is normal or desirable
2-a temporary departure from somebody's normal mental state
3-a defect in a lens or mirror, causing a distorted image or one with colored edges
4a small periodic change in the apparent position of a star or other astronomical object, caused by the motion of the Earth around the sun.
Synonyms
deviation
abnormality
anomaly
irregularity
peculiarity
eccentricity
oddness
normality (antonym)
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Anamalous
Anamalous-adj
1-deviating from what the norm or from what people expect
2-strange and difficult to identify or classify
Synonyms
irregular
uncharacteristic
strange
abnormal
inconsistent
out of the ordinary
jarring
atypical
unusual
usual (antonym)
1-deviating from what the norm or from what people expect
2-strange and difficult to identify or classify
Synonyms
irregular
uncharacteristic
strange
abnormal
inconsistent
out of the ordinary
jarring
atypical
unusual
usual (antonym)
Aberrant
Aberrant-adj
deviating from what is normal or desirable
Synonyms
abnormal
unusual
deviant
anomalous
peculiar
uncharacteristic
irregular
atypical
normal (antonym)
deviating from what is normal or desirable
Synonyms
abnormal
unusual
deviant
anomalous
peculiar
uncharacteristic
irregular
atypical
normal (antonym)
Friday, February 6, 2009
Abeam
Abeam-adv
to or at the side of a ship, boat, or aircraft, especially at night angles to its length
to or at the side of a ship, boat, or aircraft, especially at night angles to its length
Abdicate
Abdicate-v
1-(vti) to give up a high office formally or officially, especially the throne
2-(vt) to fail to fulfill a duty or responsibility
Synonyms
renounce
relinquish
resign
step down from
hand over
give up
abandon
accept (antonym)
take up (antonym)
1-(vti) to give up a high office formally or officially, especially the throne
2-(vt) to fail to fulfill a duty or responsibility
Synonyms
renounce
relinquish
resign
step down from
hand over
give up
abandon
accept (antonym)
take up (antonym)
Abaxial
Abaxial-adj
used to describe the underside of a leaf or other surface that faces away from the stem
See also adaxial
used to describe the underside of a leaf or other surface that faces away from the stem
See also adaxial
Abate
Abate-v
1- (vti) to lessen or make something lessen gradually (formal or literary)
2- (vti) to suppress or end a nuisance, act, or writ
3- (vt) to lower the amount or rate of something such as a tax (formal)
Synonyms
decrease
subside
grow less
decline
fade away
fall
stop
halt
end
terminate
rise (antonym)
1- (vti) to lessen or make something lessen gradually (formal or literary)
2- (vti) to suppress or end a nuisance, act, or writ
3- (vt) to lower the amount or rate of something such as a tax (formal)
Synonyms
decrease
subside
grow less
decline
fade away
fall
stop
halt
end
terminate
rise (antonym)
Humble
Humble-adj
1-modest and unassuming in attitude or behavior
2-feeling or showing respect and deference toward other people
3-relatively low in rank and without pretentions
vt
1-to make somebody feel less proud or convinced of his or her own importance
2-to lower somebody in rank or importance
Synonyms
modest
unassuming
retiring
meek
self-effacing
arrogant (antonym)
1-modest and unassuming in attitude or behavior
2-feeling or showing respect and deference toward other people
3-relatively low in rank and without pretentions
vt
1-to make somebody feel less proud or convinced of his or her own importance
2-to lower somebody in rank or importance
Synonyms
modest
unassuming
retiring
meek
self-effacing
arrogant (antonym)
Abash
Abash-vt
to make somebody feel ashamed, embarassed, or uncomfortable
Synonyms
humiliate
humble
defeat
mortify
to make somebody feel ashamed, embarassed, or uncomfortable
Synonyms
humiliate
humble
defeat
mortify
Hydrograph
Hydrograph-noun
a graph showing the change over time in the amount of water flowing down a river
a graph showing the change over time in the amount of water flowing down a river
Gable
Gable-noun
1-the triangular top section of a side wall on a building with a pitched roof that fills the space beneath where the roof slopes meet
2-a triangular structure, for example, a canopy over a door or window, added to a building for decoration
1-the triangular top section of a side wall on a building with a pitched roof that fills the space beneath where the roof slopes meet
2-a triangular structure, for example, a canopy over a door or window, added to a building for decoration
Obligatory
Obligatory-adjective
required by law or by a moral or religious rule
Synonyms
compulsory
madatory
required requisite
necessary
essential
binding
enforced
voluntary (antonym)
required by law or by a moral or religious rule
Synonyms
compulsory
madatory
required requisite
necessary
essential
binding
enforced
voluntary (antonym)
Conceited
Conceited-adjective
1-having or showing excessively high opinion of your own qualities or abilities
2-imaginative, fanciful, witty or ingenious (archaic)
Synonyms
self-important
proud
vain
smug
arrogant
high and mighty
stuck-up
snobbish
self-satisfied
modest (antonym)
1-having or showing excessively high opinion of your own qualities or abilities
2-imaginative, fanciful, witty or ingenious (archaic)
Synonyms
self-important
proud
vain
smug
arrogant
high and mighty
stuck-up
snobbish
self-satisfied
modest (antonym)
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Pretentious
Pretentious-adjective
1-acting as though more important, valuable or special than is warrented, or appearing to have an unrealistically high self-image
2-presenting istelf unjustifiably as having a special quality or significance and often seeming forced or overly clever
3-extravagently and consciously showy or glamorous
Synonyms
affected
ostentatious
showy
exaggerated
pompous
conceited
hollow
down-to-earth (antonym)
1-acting as though more important, valuable or special than is warrented, or appearing to have an unrealistically high self-image
2-presenting istelf unjustifiably as having a special quality or significance and often seeming forced or overly clever
3-extravagently and consciously showy or glamorous
Synonyms
affected
ostentatious
showy
exaggerated
pompous
conceited
hollow
down-to-earth (antonym)
Supercilious
Supercilious-adjectve
full of contempt and arrogance
Synonyms
arrogant
patronizing
condescending
scornful
haughty
stuck-up
disdainful
snooty
pompous
humble (antonym)
full of contempt and arrogance
Synonyms
arrogant
patronizing
condescending
scornful
haughty
stuck-up
disdainful
snooty
pompous
humble (antonym)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Sanctimonious
Sanctimonious-adjective
making an exagerated show of holiness or moral superiority (disapproving)
Synonyms
self-righteous
holier-than-thou
smug
pious
making an exagerated show of holiness or moral superiority (disapproving)
Synonyms
self-righteous
holier-than-thou
smug
pious
Corporeal
Corporeal-adjective
1-relating to or involving the physical body rather than the mind or spirit
2-material or physical rather than spiritual
Synonyms
bodily
physical
animal
corporal
mental (antonym)
1-relating to or involving the physical body rather than the mind or spirit
2-material or physical rather than spiritual
Synonyms
bodily
physical
animal
corporal
mental (antonym)
Disconcerted
Disconcerted-adjective
ill at ease, slightly confused, or taken aback
Synonyms
unsettled
thrown off balance
confused
flustered
taken aback
perturbed
calm (antonym)
ill at ease, slightly confused, or taken aback
Synonyms
unsettled
thrown off balance
confused
flustered
taken aback
perturbed
calm (antonym)
Sepulchral
Sepulchral-adjective
1-suggesting or possessing the characteristics associated with the grave, for example, gloominess
2-relating to burial vaults for funerals and burials (formal)
Synonyms
funeral
gloomy
somber
sad
dismal
melancholy
cheery (antonym)
1-suggesting or possessing the characteristics associated with the grave, for example, gloominess
2-relating to burial vaults for funerals and burials (formal)
Synonyms
funeral
gloomy
somber
sad
dismal
melancholy
cheery (antonym)
Mysticism
Mysticism-non
1-the belief taht personal communication or union with the divine is achieved through intuition, faith, ecstasy, or sudden insight rather than through rational thought
2-a system of religious belief or practice that people follow to achieve personal communication or union with the divine
3-vague or unsubstantiated thought or speculation obout something
Synonyms
religion
theology
spirituality
holiness
1-the belief taht personal communication or union with the divine is achieved through intuition, faith, ecstasy, or sudden insight rather than through rational thought
2-a system of religious belief or practice that people follow to achieve personal communication or union with the divine
3-vague or unsubstantiated thought or speculation obout something
Synonyms
religion
theology
spirituality
holiness
Theology
Theology-noun
1-the study of religion, especially the Christian faith and God's relation to the world
2-a religious theory, school of thought, or system of belief
3-a course of specialized religious training, especially one intended to lead students to a vocation in the Christian church
Synonyms
religion
divinity
religious studies
spirituality
mysticism
holiness
1-the study of religion, especially the Christian faith and God's relation to the world
2-a religious theory, school of thought, or system of belief
3-a course of specialized religious training, especially one intended to lead students to a vocation in the Christian church
Synonyms
religion
divinity
religious studies
spirituality
mysticism
holiness
Morale
Morale-noun
the general level of confidence or optimism felt by a person or group of people, especially as it affects discipline and willingness
Synonyms
confidence
self-esteem
spirits
self-confidence
drive
aimlessness (antonym)
the general level of confidence or optimism felt by a person or group of people, especially as it affects discipline and willingness
Synonyms
confidence
self-esteem
spirits
self-confidence
drive
aimlessness (antonym)
Unadulterated
Unadulterated-adjective
1-not mixed or diluted with something esle
2-free from any element that would spoil or detract from it
Synonyms
pure
neat
untouched
untainted
complete
unmodified
tainted (antonym)
1-not mixed or diluted with something esle
2-free from any element that would spoil or detract from it
Synonyms
pure
neat
untouched
untainted
complete
unmodified
tainted (antonym)
Bombast
Bombast-noun
language that is full or long or pretentious words, used to impress others
Synonyms
pomposity
pretentiousness
posturing
affectation
bluster
swagger
bravado
language that is full or long or pretentious words, used to impress others
Synonyms
pomposity
pretentiousness
posturing
affectation
bluster
swagger
bravado
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Jetty (1)
Jetty-noun
1-a wall or other barrier built out into a body of water to shelter a harbor, protect a shoreline from erosion, or redirect water currents
2-a landing pier
Synonyms
quay
landing stage
pier
quayside
1-a wall or other barrier built out into a body of water to shelter a harbor, protect a shoreline from erosion, or redirect water currents
2-a landing pier
Synonyms
quay
landing stage
pier
quayside
Ponderous
Ponderous-adjective
1-lumbering and laborious in movement
2-without liveliness or wit
3-disproportionately thick and heavy
Synonyms
heavy
weighty
unwieldy
cumbersome
hefty
light (antonym)
1-lumbering and laborious in movement
2-without liveliness or wit
3-disproportionately thick and heavy
Synonyms
heavy
weighty
unwieldy
cumbersome
hefty
light (antonym)
Stilted
Stilted-adjective
1-lacking fluency in being halting or unnatural in flow
2-pompous or unduly formal
3-used to describe an arch that is joined to its supporting impost by vertical pieces of stone
Synonyms
affected
stiff
overformal
mannered
unnatural
pretentious
pompous
bombastic
natural (antonym)
relaxed (antonym)
1-lacking fluency in being halting or unnatural in flow
2-pompous or unduly formal
3-used to describe an arch that is joined to its supporting impost by vertical pieces of stone
Synonyms
affected
stiff
overformal
mannered
unnatural
pretentious
pompous
bombastic
natural (antonym)
relaxed (antonym)
Epaulet or Epaulette
Epaulet/Epaulett-noun
a decoration on the shoulder of a jacket, especially on a military uniform
a decoration on the shoulder of a jacket, especially on a military uniform
Wharf
Wharf-noun
1-a structure built alongside or out into the water as a landing place for boats and ships, sometimes with a protective covering or enclosure
2-a riverbank or seashore (archaic)
vti
to moor a vessel at a wharf, or to be moored there
vt
1-to unload cargo or store it on a wharf
2-to provide a place with a wharf or wharves
Synonyms
quay
pier
landing stage
quayside
dock
jetty
dockside
1-a structure built alongside or out into the water as a landing place for boats and ships, sometimes with a protective covering or enclosure
2-a riverbank or seashore (archaic)
vti
to moor a vessel at a wharf, or to be moored there
vt
1-to unload cargo or store it on a wharf
2-to provide a place with a wharf or wharves
Synonyms
quay
pier
landing stage
quayside
dock
jetty
dockside
Quay
Quay-noun
a platform that runs along the edge of a port or harbor, where boats are loaded and unloaded
Synonyms
dock
dockside
wharf
quayside
jetty
pier
harbor
a platform that runs along the edge of a port or harbor, where boats are loaded and unloaded
Synonyms
dock
dockside
wharf
quayside
jetty
pier
harbor
Vagabond
Vagabond-noun
1-somebody who has no permanent place to live and wanders from place to place
2-somebody who survives by asking for food or money
adjective
relating to or characteristic of a vagabond
vi
to wander from place to place
Synonyms
vagrant
tramp
drifter
beggar
hobo
1-somebody who has no permanent place to live and wanders from place to place
2-somebody who survives by asking for food or money
adjective
relating to or characteristic of a vagabond
vi
to wander from place to place
Synonyms
vagrant
tramp
drifter
beggar
hobo
Heather
Heather-noun
1-a low shrubby evergreen plant with spky leaves and small bell-shaped purple, pink or white flowers, that grows in clusters on heaths and mountainsides in Europe and Asia. Latin name: Calluna Vulgaris. Also called ling
2-a purple color tinged with pink and blue
adjective
of a purple color tinged with pink and blue
1-a low shrubby evergreen plant with spky leaves and small bell-shaped purple, pink or white flowers, that grows in clusters on heaths and mountainsides in Europe and Asia. Latin name: Calluna Vulgaris. Also called ling
2-a purple color tinged with pink and blue
adjective
of a purple color tinged with pink and blue
Turgid
Turgid-adjective
1-pompous, boring, and overcomplicated
2-swollen or distended by a buildup of fluid
Synonyms
pompous
affected
dull
solemn
hard going
self-important
stilted
ponderous
pretentious
stuffy
1-pompous, boring, and overcomplicated
2-swollen or distended by a buildup of fluid
Synonyms
pompous
affected
dull
solemn
hard going
self-important
stilted
ponderous
pretentious
stuffy
Ephemeral
Ephemeral-adjective
lasting for only a short peroid of time
noun
a plant or insect that lives for only a short period of time. Groundsel and mayflies are ephemerals.
Synonyms
short-lived
transient
passing
fleeting
brief
momentary
temporary
lasting (antonym)
permanent (antonym)
lasting for only a short peroid of time
noun
a plant or insect that lives for only a short period of time. Groundsel and mayflies are ephemerals.
Synonyms
short-lived
transient
passing
fleeting
brief
momentary
temporary
lasting (antonym)
permanent (antonym)
Genuflect
Genuflect-vi
1-to bend the right knee to the floor and rise again as a gesture of religious respect particularly in a Roman Catholic or Anglican church
2-to show undeserved or unnecessarily deferential respect for somebody or something
Synonyms
kneel
bow
curtsy
bend the knee
bob
1-to bend the right knee to the floor and rise again as a gesture of religious respect particularly in a Roman Catholic or Anglican church
2-to show undeserved or unnecessarily deferential respect for somebody or something
Synonyms
kneel
bow
curtsy
bend the knee
bob
Grandiose
Grandiose-adjective
1-pretentious, pompous, and imposing
2-impressive and magnificent
3-too complicated and unrealistic
Synonyms
ostentatious
high-flying
extravagent
flamboyant
pompous
turgid
modest (antonym)
1-pretentious, pompous, and imposing
2-impressive and magnificent
3-too complicated and unrealistic
Synonyms
ostentatious
high-flying
extravagent
flamboyant
pompous
turgid
modest (antonym)
Ostentatious
Ostentatious-adjective
marked by a vulgar display of wealth and success designed to impress people (disapproving)
Synonyms
pretentious
affected
showy
brazen
flamboyant
gradiose
modest (antonym)
marked by a vulgar display of wealth and success designed to impress people (disapproving)
Synonyms
pretentious
affected
showy
brazen
flamboyant
gradiose
modest (antonym)
Anachronism
Anachronism-noun
1-something from a different period of time, for example, a modern idea or invention wrongly placed in a historical setting in fiction or drama
2-a person, thing, idea, or custom that seems to belong to a different time in history
3-the representation of somebody or something out of chronological order or in the wrong historical setting
Synonyms
relic
survival
leftover
holdover
1-something from a different period of time, for example, a modern idea or invention wrongly placed in a historical setting in fiction or drama
2-a person, thing, idea, or custom that seems to belong to a different time in history
3-the representation of somebody or something out of chronological order or in the wrong historical setting
Synonyms
relic
survival
leftover
holdover
Reticent
Reticent-adjective
unwilling to communicate very much, talk a lot, or reveal all the facts
Synonyms
reserved
quiet
restrained
unforthcoming
uncommunicative
taciturn
silent
talkative (antonym)
unwilling to communicate very much, talk a lot, or reveal all the facts
Synonyms
reserved
quiet
restrained
unforthcoming
uncommunicative
taciturn
silent
talkative (antonym)
Existential
Existential-adjective
1-concerned with or relating to existence, especially human existence
2-in the context of existentialism, involved in or vital to the shaping of an individual's self-chosen mode of existence and moral stance with respect to the rest of the world
3-governed by the existential quantifier and thus asserting the existence of something by saying that there is at least 1 object that possesses the properties specified
noun
a proposition governed by the existential quantifier
1-concerned with or relating to existence, especially human existence
2-in the context of existentialism, involved in or vital to the shaping of an individual's self-chosen mode of existence and moral stance with respect to the rest of the world
3-governed by the existential quantifier and thus asserting the existence of something by saying that there is at least 1 object that possesses the properties specified
noun
a proposition governed by the existential quantifier
Taciturn
Taciturn-adjective
habitually uncommunicative or reserved in speech and manner
Synonyms
reticent
silent
reserved
aloof
cold
distant
quiet
introverted
unforthcoming
communicative
communicative (antonym)
habitually uncommunicative or reserved in speech and manner
Synonyms
reticent
silent
reserved
aloof
cold
distant
quiet
introverted
unforthcoming
communicative
communicative (antonym)
Garrulous
Garrulous-adjective
1-excessively or pointlessly talkative
2-using many or too many words
Synonyms
talkative
chatty
voluble
taciturn (antonym)
1-excessively or pointlessly talkative
2-using many or too many words
Synonyms
talkative
chatty
voluble
taciturn (antonym)
Verbose
Verbose-adjective
expressed in or using language that is too long-winded or complicated
Synonyms
wordy
long-winded
talkative
effusive
carrulous
loquacious
rambling
taciturn (antonym)
expressed in or using language that is too long-winded or complicated
Synonyms
wordy
long-winded
talkative
effusive
carrulous
loquacious
rambling
taciturn (antonym)
Voluble
Voluble-adjective
1-talking or spoken easily and at length
2-twining or twisting
Synonyms
vociferous
fluent
articulate
verbose
talkative
garrulous
1-talking or spoken easily and at length
2-twining or twisting
Synonyms
vociferous
fluent
articulate
verbose
talkative
garrulous
Vociferous
Vociferous-adjective
1-shouting in a noisy and determined way
2-characterized by noisy and determined shouting
Synonyms
vocal
loud
voluble
enthusiastic
determined
raucous
strident
noisy
quiet (antonym)
1-shouting in a noisy and determined way
2-characterized by noisy and determined shouting
Synonyms
vocal
loud
voluble
enthusiastic
determined
raucous
strident
noisy
quiet (antonym)
Effusive
Effusive-adjective
giving or involving an extravagent and sometimes excessive expression of feelings in writing or speech
Synonyms
demonstrative
overenthusiastic
fulsome
vociferous
talkative
loud
extroverted
shy (antonym)
giving or involving an extravagent and sometimes excessive expression of feelings in writing or speech
Synonyms
demonstrative
overenthusiastic
fulsome
vociferous
talkative
loud
extroverted
shy (antonym)
Loquacious
Loquacious-adjective
tending to talk a great deal (formal)
Synonyms
wordy
long-winded
talkative
effusive
garrulous
rambling
taciturn (antonym)
tending to talk a great deal (formal)
Synonyms
wordy
long-winded
talkative
effusive
garrulous
rambling
taciturn (antonym)
Monday, February 2, 2009
Insolent
Insolent-adjective
showing an aggressive lack of respect in speech or behavior
Synonyms
impudent
impertinent
rude
audacious
disrespectful
cheeky
respectful (antonym)
showing an aggressive lack of respect in speech or behavior
Synonyms
impudent
impertinent
rude
audacious
disrespectful
cheeky
respectful (antonym)
Malcontent
Malcontent-noun
somebody who is discontented or dissatisfied with a particular state of affairs, for example, a political system, or with things in general
Synonyms
grouch
complainer
moaner
somebody who is discontented or dissatisfied with a particular state of affairs, for example, a political system, or with things in general
Synonyms
grouch
complainer
moaner
Disavow
Disavow-vt
to deny any knowledge of or responsibility for something, or any association with somebody or something (formal)
to deny any knowledge of or responsibility for something, or any association with somebody or something (formal)
Moral
Moral-adjective
1-relating to issues of right and wrong and to how inidividuals should behave
2-based on what somebody's conscience suggest is right or wrong, rather than on what the law says should be done
3-regarded in terms of what is known to be right or just, as opposed to what is officially or outwardly declared to be right or just
4-giving guidance on how to behave decently and honorably
5-good or right, when judged by the standards of the average person or society as a large
6-able to distinguish right from wrong and to make decisions based on that knowledge
7-based on an inner conviction, in the abscence of physical proof.
noun
1-a conclusion about how to behave or proceed drawn from a story or event
2-a short, precise rule, usually written in a rather literary style as the conclusion to a story, used to help people remember the best or most sensible way to behave
noun plural morals
principles of right and wrong as they govern standards of general or sexual behavior
Synonyms
ethical
just
good
principal
right
honest
decent
proper
honorable
immoral (antonym)
1-relating to issues of right and wrong and to how inidividuals should behave
2-based on what somebody's conscience suggest is right or wrong, rather than on what the law says should be done
3-regarded in terms of what is known to be right or just, as opposed to what is officially or outwardly declared to be right or just
4-giving guidance on how to behave decently and honorably
5-good or right, when judged by the standards of the average person or society as a large
6-able to distinguish right from wrong and to make decisions based on that knowledge
7-based on an inner conviction, in the abscence of physical proof.
noun
1-a conclusion about how to behave or proceed drawn from a story or event
2-a short, precise rule, usually written in a rather literary style as the conclusion to a story, used to help people remember the best or most sensible way to behave
noun plural morals
principles of right and wrong as they govern standards of general or sexual behavior
Synonyms
ethical
just
good
principal
right
honest
decent
proper
honorable
immoral (antonym)
Predicate
Predicate-noun
1-a word or combination of words, including the verb, objects, or phrases governed by the ver that make up 1 of the 2 main parts of a sentence
2-everything in a simple sentence other than names, for example, "runs" in "Fred runs" and "is taller than" in "Fred is taller than Ginger"
3-that which is affirmed or denied about something
vt
1-to base an opinion, an action, or a result on something (formal)
2-to state or assert something (formal)
3-to imply something (formal)
4-to assert or affirm something about the subject of a statement
5-to make an expression or term the predicate of a statement
1-a word or combination of words, including the verb, objects, or phrases governed by the ver that make up 1 of the 2 main parts of a sentence
2-everything in a simple sentence other than names, for example, "runs" in "Fred runs" and "is taller than" in "Fred is taller than Ginger"
3-that which is affirmed or denied about something
vt
1-to base an opinion, an action, or a result on something (formal)
2-to state or assert something (formal)
3-to imply something (formal)
4-to assert or affirm something about the subject of a statement
5-to make an expression or term the predicate of a statement
Scrupulous
Scrupulous-adjective
1-having or showing regard for what is morally right
2-rigorously precise and exact
Synonyms
conscientious
meticulous
thorough
careful
rigorous
pain staking
fussy
fastidious
sloppy (antonym)
1-having or showing regard for what is morally right
2-rigorously precise and exact
Synonyms
conscientious
meticulous
thorough
careful
rigorous
pain staking
fussy
fastidious
sloppy (antonym)
Tempest
Tempest-noun
1-a severe storm with very high winds and often rain, hil, or snow (literary)
2-a severe commotion or disturbance, especially an emotional upheaval
Synonyms
storm
thunderstorm
gail
hurricane
rainstorm
snow storm
blizzard
1-a severe storm with very high winds and often rain, hil, or snow (literary)
2-a severe commotion or disturbance, especially an emotional upheaval
Synonyms
storm
thunderstorm
gail
hurricane
rainstorm
snow storm
blizzard
Dogma
Dogma-noun
1-a belief or set of beliefs that a religion holds to be true
2-a belief or set of beliefs that a political, philosophical, or moral group holds to be true
Synonyms
creed
doctrine
code of belief
system of belief
canon
belief
view
tenents
1-a belief or set of beliefs that a religion holds to be true
2-a belief or set of beliefs that a political, philosophical, or moral group holds to be true
Synonyms
creed
doctrine
code of belief
system of belief
canon
belief
view
tenents
Karma
Karma-noun
1-the Hindu and Buddhist philosophy according to which the quality of people's current and future lives is determined by their behavior in this and in previous lives
2-the atmosphere radiated by a place, situation, person, or object (informal)
3-destiny or fate in general
Synonyms
chance
coincidence
fate
accident
destiny
kismet
providence
luck
fortune
design (antonym)
1-the Hindu and Buddhist philosophy according to which the quality of people's current and future lives is determined by their behavior in this and in previous lives
2-the atmosphere radiated by a place, situation, person, or object (informal)
3-destiny or fate in general
Synonyms
chance
coincidence
fate
accident
destiny
kismet
providence
luck
fortune
design (antonym)
Stupor
Stupor-noun
1-an acute lack of mental alertness brought on, for example, by shock or lack of sleep
2-a state of near-unconsciousness induced by, for example, drugs or alcohol
Synonyms
state of unconsciousness
trance
coma
daze
dream
1-an acute lack of mental alertness brought on, for example, by shock or lack of sleep
2-a state of near-unconsciousness induced by, for example, drugs or alcohol
Synonyms
state of unconsciousness
trance
coma
daze
dream
Languorous
Languorous-adjective
1-lazily or pleasantly lacking vigor and vitality
2-listless and indifferent
3-slow-moving or sluggish
Synonyms
lazy
indolent
sleepy
torpid
still
slow
languid
lethargic
unhurried
relaxed
1-lazily or pleasantly lacking vigor and vitality
2-listless and indifferent
3-slow-moving or sluggish
Synonyms
lazy
indolent
sleepy
torpid
still
slow
languid
lethargic
unhurried
relaxed
Torpid
Torpid-adjective
1-lacking physical or mental energy
2-in a dormant state, specially when hibernating
3-used to descripe a part of the body that has lost the ability to move or feel
Synonyms
lazy
languorous
stagnant
1-lacking physical or mental energy
2-in a dormant state, specially when hibernating
3-used to descripe a part of the body that has lost the ability to move or feel
Synonyms
lazy
languorous
stagnant
Moribund
Moribund-adjective
1-nearly dead
2-having lost all sense of purpose or vitality
3-becoming obsolete
Synonyms
declining
on the way out
on its last legs
waning
past it
past its best
dilapidated
seen better days
thriving (antonym)
1-nearly dead
2-having lost all sense of purpose or vitality
3-becoming obsolete
Synonyms
declining
on the way out
on its last legs
waning
past it
past its best
dilapidated
seen better days
thriving (antonym)
Stagnant
Stagnant-adjective
1-not flowing or moving
2-stale or impure from lack of motion
3-not developing or making progress
4-not active or lively
Synonyms
sluggish
inactive
inert
torpid
dull
heavy
dormant
moribund
active (antonym)
1-not flowing or moving
2-stale or impure from lack of motion
3-not developing or making progress
4-not active or lively
Synonyms
sluggish
inactive
inert
torpid
dull
heavy
dormant
moribund
active (antonym)
Aplomb
Aplomb-noun
confidence, skill, and poise, especially in difficult or challenging circumstances
Synonyms
assurance, ease
self-confidence
self-possession
composure
cool
style
awkwardness (antonym)
confidence, skill, and poise, especially in difficult or challenging circumstances
Synonyms
assurance, ease
self-confidence
self-possession
composure
cool
style
awkwardness (antonym)
Indolent
Indolent-adjective
1-lethargic and not showing any interest or making any effort
2-used to describe a disease or condition that is slow to develop or be healed, and causes no pain
Synonyms
lazy
laid-back
lethargic
idle
sluggish
slothful
apathetic
industrious (antonym)
1-lethargic and not showing any interest or making any effort
2-used to describe a disease or condition that is slow to develop or be healed, and causes no pain
Synonyms
lazy
laid-back
lethargic
idle
sluggish
slothful
apathetic
industrious (antonym)
Drivel
Drivel-noun
1-silly and irrelevant or inaccurate talk
2-salive dribbling from the mouth
vi
1-to talk silly and irrelevant or inaccurate nonsense
2-to let saliva dribble from the mouth
Synonyms
nonsense
foolishness
poppycock
idiocy
claptrap
sense (antonym)
1-silly and irrelevant or inaccurate talk
2-salive dribbling from the mouth
vi
1-to talk silly and irrelevant or inaccurate nonsense
2-to let saliva dribble from the mouth
Synonyms
nonsense
foolishness
poppycock
idiocy
claptrap
sense (antonym)
Prattle
Prattle-vi
to talk in a silly, idle, or childish way
noun
siddly, idle or childish talk
Synonyms
chatter
blather
nattering
drivel
nonsense
to talk in a silly, idle, or childish way
noun
siddly, idle or childish talk
Synonyms
chatter
blather
nattering
drivel
nonsense
Superficial
Superficial-adjective
1-concerned with or understanding only the obvious
2-on, near, relating to, or affecting the surface of something
3-shallow in character or attitude
4-swift and not thorough
5-only seeming to be real or the case
6-with little significance or substance
Synonyms
surface
external
outward
shallow
exterior
apparent
phony
on the surface
seeming
deep (antonym)
1-concerned with or understanding only the obvious
2-on, near, relating to, or affecting the surface of something
3-shallow in character or attitude
4-swift and not thorough
5-only seeming to be real or the case
6-with little significance or substance
Synonyms
surface
external
outward
shallow
exterior
apparent
phony
on the surface
seeming
deep (antonym)
Congenial
Congenial-adjective
1-pleasant and suitable to somebody's character or taste or to a situation
2-compatible in tastes, interests, attitudes, or backgrounds
3-having an outgoing pleasant character
Synonyms
friendly
affable
amiable
pleasant
genial
agreeable
good-natured
hospitable
hostile (antonym)
1-pleasant and suitable to somebody's character or taste or to a situation
2-compatible in tastes, interests, attitudes, or backgrounds
3-having an outgoing pleasant character
Synonyms
friendly
affable
amiable
pleasant
genial
agreeable
good-natured
hospitable
hostile (antonym)
Discerning
Discerning-adjective
showing good judgment and good taste
Synonyms
discriminating
sharp
astute
judicious
perceptive
sensitive
shrewd
indiscriminate (antonym)
showing good judgment and good taste
Synonyms
discriminating
sharp
astute
judicious
perceptive
sensitive
shrewd
indiscriminate (antonym)
Ensue
Ensue-vi
1-to follow closely after something
2-to be a consequence of something
Synonyms
result
follow
develop
proceed
aries
1-to follow closely after something
2-to be a consequence of something
Synonyms
result
follow
develop
proceed
aries
Prudent
Prudent-adjective
1-having good sense in dealing with practical matters
2-using good judgment to consider consequences and to act accordingly
3-careful in managing resources so as to provide for the future
Synonyms
careful
cautious
sensible
practical
discreet
wise
farsighted
reckless (antonym)
1-having good sense in dealing with practical matters
2-using good judgment to consider consequences and to act accordingly
3-careful in managing resources so as to provide for the future
Synonyms
careful
cautious
sensible
practical
discreet
wise
farsighted
reckless (antonym)
Prude
Prude-noun
somebody who is easily shocked by sex or nudity and who pays a great deal of attention to proper social behavior/disapproving.
somebody who is easily shocked by sex or nudity and who pays a great deal of attention to proper social behavior/disapproving.
Verdant
Verdant-adjective
1-green with vegetation or foliage
2-green in color
3-lacking experience or sophistication (literary)
Synonyms
green
leafy
lush
grassy
luxuriant
fertile
withering (antonym)
1-green with vegetation or foliage
2-green in color
3-lacking experience or sophistication (literary)
Synonyms
green
leafy
lush
grassy
luxuriant
fertile
withering (antonym)
Wile
Wile-noun
a trick or cunning ruse
npl Wiles
trickery intended to persuade somebody to do something, especially in the form of insincere charm or flattery
vt
to trick or entice somebody into doing or not doing something
Synonyms
trick
dodge
subterfuge
con
scam
hoax
deception
ploy
stunt
a trick or cunning ruse
npl Wiles
trickery intended to persuade somebody to do something, especially in the form of insincere charm or flattery
vt
to trick or entice somebody into doing or not doing something
Synonyms
trick
dodge
subterfuge
con
scam
hoax
deception
ploy
stunt
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Subterfuge
subterfuge-noun
a plan, action, or device designed to hide a real objective, or the process of hiding a real objective
Synonyms
trick
maneuver
ploy
dodge
ruse
deception
stratagem
artifice
a plan, action, or device designed to hide a real objective, or the process of hiding a real objective
Synonyms
trick
maneuver
ploy
dodge
ruse
deception
stratagem
artifice
Stratagem
Stratagem-noun
1-a military tactic or maneuver that is designed to decieve an enemy
2-clever ruse or scheme that is designed to decieve others or achieve something
3-the use of stratagems to decieve an enemy or others, or skill in using stratagems
Synonyms
trick
ruse
wile
feint
dodge
device
scheme
plot
subterfuge
1-a military tactic or maneuver that is designed to decieve an enemy
2-clever ruse or scheme that is designed to decieve others or achieve something
3-the use of stratagems to decieve an enemy or others, or skill in using stratagems
Synonyms
trick
ruse
wile
feint
dodge
device
scheme
plot
subterfuge
Artifice
Artifice
1-a clever trick stratagem
2-the use of clever strategems or tricks
3-the decieving of people in a clever or subtle way
Synonyms
pretense
ploy
trick
lie
sleight of hand
ruse
1-a clever trick stratagem
2-the use of clever strategems or tricks
3-the decieving of people in a clever or subtle way
Synonyms
pretense
ploy
trick
lie
sleight of hand
ruse
Precarious
Precarious-adjective
1-dangerous, unstable, unsteady, uncertain or insecure
2-based on uncertain premises or unwarrented assumptions (formal)
Synonyms
shaky
unstable
insecure
uncertain
wobbly
unsafe
unsteady
stable (antonym)
1-dangerous, unstable, unsteady, uncertain or insecure
2-based on uncertain premises or unwarrented assumptions (formal)
Synonyms
shaky
unstable
insecure
uncertain
wobbly
unsafe
unsteady
stable (antonym)
Deprecate
Deprecate-vt
to express condemnation of something or somebody
Synonyms
denounce
deplore
criticize
condemn
censure
denigrate
disapprove of
protest against
decry
belittle
speak out against
approve (antonym)
to express condemnation of something or somebody
Synonyms
denounce
deplore
criticize
condemn
censure
denigrate
disapprove of
protest against
decry
belittle
speak out against
approve (antonym)
Extol or Extoll
Extol/Extoll-vt
to praise somebody or something with great enthusiasm and admiration
Synonyms
praise
exalt
commend
eulogize
admire
worship
deprecate (antonym)
to praise somebody or something with great enthusiasm and admiration
Synonyms
praise
exalt
commend
eulogize
admire
worship
deprecate (antonym)
Catchment
Catchment-noun
1-a structure, reservoir, or container for collecting rainwater
2-the rainwater that collects in a catchment
3-the collecting or catching of rainwater
1-a structure, reservoir, or container for collecting rainwater
2-the rainwater that collects in a catchment
3-the collecting or catching of rainwater
Cornice
Cornice-noun
1-a projecting horizontal molding along the top of a wall or building
2-a decorative plaster molding around a room where the walls and ceiling meet
3-the top projecting section of the part of a classical building that is supported by the columns (entablature)
4-an overhanging mass of snow or ice formed by wind action
vt
to decorate or finish a wall or building with a cornice
1-a projecting horizontal molding along the top of a wall or building
2-a decorative plaster molding around a room where the walls and ceiling meet
3-the top projecting section of the part of a classical building that is supported by the columns (entablature)
4-an overhanging mass of snow or ice formed by wind action
vt
to decorate or finish a wall or building with a cornice
Loam
Loam-noun
1-an easily-worked fertile soil consisting of a mixture of clay, sand and silt and somtimes also organic matter
2-a mixture of moist clay and sand used for making bricks and in plastering
vt
to use loam in the process of covering, filling, or coating something
Synonyms
soil
earth
clay
mud
1-an easily-worked fertile soil consisting of a mixture of clay, sand and silt and somtimes also organic matter
2-a mixture of moist clay and sand used for making bricks and in plastering
vt
to use loam in the process of covering, filling, or coating something
Synonyms
soil
earth
clay
mud
Ostracise
Ostracize-vt
1-to banish or exclude somebody from society or from a particular group, either formally or informally
2-to banish somebody by a popular vote because that person is regarded as dangerous to society, as was the practice in ancient Greece.
Synonyms
exclude
banish
shun
ignore
snub
send to coventry
include (antonym)
1-to banish or exclude somebody from society or from a particular group, either formally or informally
2-to banish somebody by a popular vote because that person is regarded as dangerous to society, as was the practice in ancient Greece.
Synonyms
exclude
banish
shun
ignore
snub
send to coventry
include (antonym)
Anachronism
Anachronism-noun
1-something from a different period of time, for example, a modern idea or invention wrongly placed in a historical setting in fiction or drama
2-a person, thing, or custom that seems to belong to a different time in history
3-the representation of somebody or something out of chronological order or in the wrong historical setting
Synonyms
relic
survival
leftover
holdover
1-something from a different period of time, for example, a modern idea or invention wrongly placed in a historical setting in fiction or drama
2-a person, thing, or custom that seems to belong to a different time in history
3-the representation of somebody or something out of chronological order or in the wrong historical setting
Synonyms
relic
survival
leftover
holdover
Proclivity
Proclivity-noun
a natural tendency to behave in a particular way
Synonyms
liking
appetite
taste
penchant
inclination
tendency
a natural tendency to behave in a particular way
Synonyms
liking
appetite
taste
penchant
inclination
tendency
Percolate
Percolate-verb
1-vti to make a liquid or gas pass through a filter or porous substance, or filter through in this way
2- vi to pass slowly through something or spread through a place
3-vti to prepare coffee in a percolator or undergo preparation in a percolator
4-vi to be lively, active, or energetic (informal)
noun
product of percolation or a liquid that has ben percolated
Synonyms
seep into
get into
infiltrate
infect
permeate
penetrate
1-vti to make a liquid or gas pass through a filter or porous substance, or filter through in this way
2- vi to pass slowly through something or spread through a place
3-vti to prepare coffee in a percolator or undergo preparation in a percolator
4-vi to be lively, active, or energetic (informal)
noun
product of percolation or a liquid that has ben percolated
Synonyms
seep into
get into
infiltrate
infect
permeate
penetrate
Unsubstantiated
Unsubstantiated-adjective
not proven factually
Synonyms
unconfirmed
unproven
not proved
unsupported
not backed up
uncorroborated
proven (antonym)
not proven factually
Synonyms
unconfirmed
unproven
not proved
unsupported
not backed up
uncorroborated
proven (antonym)
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