Life words

A pitched battle

A pitched battle or set piece battle is a battle in which both sides choose the fighting location and time. Either side has the option to disengage before the battle starts or shortly thereafter.[1

lever

A rigid bar that is free to move around a fixed point A rigid bar used to exert a pressure or sustain a weight at one point of its length by the application of a force at a second and turning at a third on a fulcrum.

seizure

An epileptic seizure, also known as an epileptic fit, is a brief episode of signs or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. The outward effect can vary from uncontrolled jerking movement (tonic-clonic seizure) to as subtle as a momentary loss of awareness (absence seizure).

Dent

As nouns the difference between indent and dent is that indent is a cut or notch in the margin of anything, or a recess like a notch while dent is a shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact or dent can be (engineering) a tooth, as of a card, a gear wheel, etc. As verbs the difference between indent and dent is that indent is to notch; to jag; to cut into points like a row of teeth; as, to indent the edge of paper while dent is to impact something, producing a dent.

Leverage

Leverage is the use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital, such as margin, to increase the potential return of an investment. 2. The amount of debt used to finance a firm's assets. A firm with significantly more debt than equity is considered to be highly leveraged.

omission

... The act of leaving out or neglecting neglecting to do something required something left out, not done, or neglected

Alternative

... The choice between two mutually exclusive possibilities, a situation presenting such a choice n. Something that may or must exist, be taken or chosen, or done instead of something else. the choice between two mutually exclusive possibilities; a situation presenting such a choice

Spinach

... Which of the following green vegetables shows the lowest bioavailability of calcium?

Roster

... a list of names; especially of personnel available for duty (n) a list of people's names and the jobs that they have to do or the times when they are available

restraint

... an influence that controls or checks

Livestock

... domesticated animals that are raised to be used on a farm or ranch or to be sold for profit

Admire

... esteem regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval

Arson

... illegal burning of property The crime of deliberately setting fire to something

Cannabis

... plant substance from which marijuana is obtained

provision

... temporary; not permanent

deterioration

... the process of becoming worse To weaken or disintegrate The downgrading of a product due to long storage, damage to packing or other external influences.

coercion

... use of force to get someone to obey forcing someone to think a certain way or making someone feel compelled to act under pressure or threat

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...lam·en·ta·tion ˌlamənˈtāSH(ə)n/Submit noun the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping. "scenes of lamentation" synonyms: weeping, wailing, crying, sobbing, moaning, lament, keening, grieving, mourning "the survivors' lamentation" a book of the Bible telling of the desolation of Judah after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. singular proper noun: Lamentations; singular proper noun: Lamentations of Jeremiah; noun: Lamentations

Incest

...sexual relations between people classed as being too closely related to marry each other. the crime of having sexual intercourse with a parent, child, sibling, or grandchild. Origin Middle English: from Latin incestus, incestum 'unchastity, incest', from in- 'not' + castus 'chaste'.

incestuous

...sexual relations between people classed as being too closely related to marry each other. the crime of having sexual intercourse with a parent, child, sibling, or grandchild. Origin Middle English: from Latin incestus, incestum 'unchastity, incest', from in- 'not' + castus 'chaste'.

Astral

astral ˈastr(ə)l/ adjective adjective: astral relating to or resembling the stars. "astral navigation" relating to a supposed non-physical realm of existence to which various psychic and paranormal phenomena are ascribed, and in which the physical human body is said to have a counterpart. "spiritual beings from the astral plane"

athelet's foot

athelet's foot

bargain

bargain ˈbɑːɡɪn/ noun 1. an agreement between two or more people or groups as to what each will do for the other. "bargains between political parties supporting the government" synonyms:agreement, arrangement, understanding, deal; More 2. a thing bought or offered for sale much more cheaply than is usual or expected. "the table was a real bargain" synonyms:good buy, cheap buy; More verb 1. negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction. "he bargained with the local council to rent the stadium" synonyms:haggle, barter, negotiate, discuss terms, hold talks, deal, wheel and deal, trade, traffic; More 2. be prepared for; expect. "I got more information than I'd bargained for" synonyms:expect, anticipate, be prepared for, allow for, plan for, reckon with, take into account/consideration, contemplate, imagine, envisage, foresee, predict, look for, hope for, look to; More

capsize

capsize kapˈsʌɪz/ verb 1. (of a boat) be overturned in the water. "the craft capsized in heavy seas" synonyms:overturn, turn over, turn upside down, upset, upend, knock over, flip over, tip over, topple over, invert, keel over, turn turtle; More noun 1. an instance of capsizing. "do you know what to do in the event of a capsize?"

Grind

To cut by putting food through a food chopper or food grinder. (verb) to make something into small pieces or a powder by pressing between hard surfaces

harassment

To repeatedly bother or persecute someone

Inframantion

When it occurs, chemicals from the body's white blood cells are released into the blood or affected tissues to protect your body from foreign substances. This release of chemicals increases the blood flow to the area of injury or infection, and may result in redness and warmth.

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a small colourless disc-shaped cell fragment without a nucleus, found in large numbers in blood and involved in clotting

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carpenter ˈkɑːp(ə)ntə/ noun 1. a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures. synonyms:woodworker, joiner, cabinetmaker;More verb 1. make by shaping wood. "the rails were carpentered very skilfully"

cascade

cascade kasˈkeɪd/ noun 1. a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope. "the waterfall raced down in a series of cascades" synonyms:waterfall, falls, water chute, cataract, rapids, torrent, flood, deluge, outpouring, white water, fountain, shower, avalanche; More 2. a process whereby something, typically information or knowledge, is successively passed on. "the greater the number of people who are well briefed, the wider the cascade effect" verb 1. (of water) pour downwards rapidly and in large quantities. "water was cascading down the stairs" synonyms:pour, gush, surge, spill, stream, flow, issue, spurt, jet; More 2. pass (something) on to a succession of others. "teachers who are able to

Retardant

chiefly of a synthetic or treated fabric or substance) not readily susceptible to fire. "fire-retardant polymers" noun noun: retardant; plural noun: retardants 1. a fabric or substance that prevents or inhibits something, especially the outbreak of fire. "a brand of fire retardant"

Chiropodist

chiropodist or podiatrist is a specialised foot doctor who treats people suffering from lower limb or common foot problems such as bunions and ingrown toenails. ... Podiatrists and chiropodists can also treat and alleviate day-to-day foot problems such as fungal or ingrown toenails.

Abusive

coarsely insulting; physically harmful (adj.) Coarsely insulting; physically harmful

coitus

coitus ˈkəʊɪtəs/ noun formal noun: coitus sexual intercourse. Origin mid 19th century: from Latin, from coire 'go together' (see coition).

Commitment

commitment kəˈmɪtm(ə)nt/제출 noun noun: commitment 1. the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. "the company's commitment to quality" synonyms: dedication, devotion, allegiance, loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, bond, adherence, attentiveness "her commitment to her students continued undiminished" a pledge or undertaking. plural noun: commitments "I cannot make such a commitment at the moment" synonyms: vow, promise, pledge, oath; More 2. an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action. "with so many business commitments time for recreation was limited" synonyms: responsibility, obligation, duty, tie, charge, liability, burden, pressure; More

Beauty peasant or beauty contest

competition that has traditionally focused on judging and ranking the physical attributes of the contestants, although some contests have evolved to also incorporate personality traits, intelligence, talent, and answers to judges' questions as judged criteria. The term almost invariably refers only to contests for unmarried women such as the Big Four

dominate

control; rule; enjoy a commanding position in; overlook from a height to rule over by strength or power To influence controllingly. To be larger in number, strength, power, or importance; to be in control

Hazard

danger or risk. "the hazards of childbirth" synonyms:danger, risk, peril, threat, menace;More difficulty, problem, pitfall; jeopardy, perilousness, endangerment, imperilment "the hazards of high-energy radiation" a potential source of danger. "a safety hazard" a permanent feature of a golf course which presents an obstruction to playing a shot, such as a bunker or stream. 2. literary chance; probability. "we can form no calculation concerning the laws of hazard" synonyms:chance, probability, fortuity, luck, fate, destiny, fortune, providence, serendipity, accident; happenstance "we can form no calculation concerning the laws of hazard" 3. a gambling game using two dice, in which the chances are complicated by arbitrary rules. 4. (in real tennis) each of the winning openings in the court. 5. BILLIARDS a stroke with which a ball is pocketed. the pocketing of the cue ball off another ball. noun: losing hazard; plural noun: losing hazards the pocketing of the object ball. noun: winning hazard; plural noun: winning hazards verb verb: hazard; 3rd person present: hazards; past tense: hazarded; past participle: hazarded; gerund or present participle: hazarding 1. say (something) in a tentative way. "he hazarded a guess" synonyms:venture, put forward, proffer, advance, volunteer; More conjecture, speculate, surmise; formalopine "he hazarded a guess" 2. put (something) at risk of being lost. "the cargo business is too risky to hazard money on" synonyms:risk, put at risk, jeopardize, chance, gamble, stake, bet, take a chance with; More endanger, imperil, expose to danger, put in jeopardy "the cargo business is too risky to hazard money on" antonyms:keep safe Origin

forfeit

forfeit ˈfɔːfɪt/ verb 1. lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing. "those unable to meet their taxes were liable to forfeit their estates" noun 1. a fine or penalty for wrongdoing. "the loser must pay a forfeit" synonyms:penalty, financial penalty, fine, fee, charge, sanction, punitive action, penance; More adjective

hippocampus

hippocampus ˌhɪpə(ʊ)ˈkampəs/ noun ANATOMY noun: hippocampus; plural noun: hippocampi the elongated ridges on the floor of each lateral ventricle of the brain, thought to be the centre of emotion, memory, and the autonomic nervous system. Origin late 16th century: via Latin from Greek hippokampos, from hippos 'horse' + kampos 'sea monster

futile

futile ˈfjuːtʌɪl/ adjective adjective: futile incapable of producing any useful result; pointless. "a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage" synonyms:fruitless, vain, pointless; More useless, worthless, ineffectual, ineffective, inefficacious, to no effect, of no use, in vain, to no avail, unavailing; unsuccessful, failed, thwarted; unproductive, barren, unprofitable, abortive; impotent, hollow, empty, forlorn, idle, sterile, nugatory, valueless; hopeless, doomed, lost; informalno good to gundy; archaicbootless "I wore my cape in a futile attempt to keep dry" antonyms:useful, fruitful Origin

hippopotamus

hippopotamus ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs/ noun noun: hippopotamus; plural noun: hippopotami; plural noun: hippopotamuses; noun: pygmy hippopotamus; plural noun: pygmy hippopotami a large thick-skinned semiaquatic African mammal, with massive jaws and large tusks. Origin Middle English: via Latin from Greek hippopotamos, earlier hippos ho potamios 'river horse' (from hippos 'horse', potamos 'river').

Ruthless

having no compassion or pity cruel; merciless showing no mercy; pitiless without mercy or pity

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hone həʊn/ verb gerund or present participle: honing 1. sharpen (a blade). "he was carefully honing the curved blade" synonyms:sharpen, make sharper, make sharp, whet, strop, grind, file, put an edge on; More 2. refine or perfect (something) over a period of time. "some of the best players in the world honed their skills playing street football"

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hover over hover over someone or something 1. Lit. to remain suspended over someone or something. The rescue helicopter hovered over the floating sailor. A huge blimp hovered over the football stadium. 2. Fig. [for someone] to stay close to someone or something, waiting, ready to advise or interfere. Please don't hover over me, watching what I am doing. I have to hover over this project or someone will mess it up. See also: hover McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal

On the button

if something happens at a particular time or is a particular amount on the button, it happens at exactly that time or is exactly that amount We always sit down to eat at 6.00 on the button.

imbecile

imbecile ˈɪmbɪsiːl/ noun informal 1. a stupid person. synonyms:fool, idiot, cretin, moron, dolt, halfwit, ass, dunce, dullard, simpleton, nincompoop, blockhead, ignoramus, clod; More adjective 1. stupid; idiotic. "try not to make imbecile remarks" synonyms:stupid, foolish, idiotic, silly, doltish, half-witted, witless, dull, brainless, mindless, unintelligent, unwise; More

initial

initial ɪˈnɪʃ(ə)l/ adjective 1. existing or occurring at the beginning. "our initial impression was favourable" synonyms:beginning, opening, commencing, starting, inceptive, embryonic, fledgling; More noun 1. the first letter of a name or word, typically a person's given name or a word forming part of a phrase. "they carved their initials into the desktops" synonyms:initial letter, beginning letter; More verb 1. mark or sign (a document) with one's initials in order to authorize or validate it. "the man initialled the three warrants" synonyms:put one's initials on, sign, countersign, autograph, endorse, put one's mark on, inscribe, superscribe, witness; archaicunderwrite "he initialled the three warrants"

integrate

integrate [in-ti-greyt] verb (used with object), in·te·grat·ed,in·te·grat·ing. to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole. to make up, combine, or complete to produce a whole or a larger unit, as parts do. SEE CONTINUED DEFINITION

indicator

indicator ˈɪndɪkeɪtə/ noun noun: indicator; plural noun: indicators; plural noun: indicator species; noun: indicator species 1. a thing that indicates the state or level of something. "car ownership is frequently used as an indicator of affluence" synonyms: measure, gauge, barometer, index, mark, sign, signal; More 2. a device providing specific information on the state or condition of something, in particular: a gauge or meter of a specified kind. "a speed indicator" synonyms: meter, measuring instrument, measuring device, measure, gauge, dial, display, scale, index "the depth indicator is calibrated in metres" BRITISH a board or screen in a railway station, airport, etc. giving current information. "the indicator board" 3. BRITISH a flashing light or (formerly) other device on a vehicle to show that it is about to change lanes or turn. "an indicator light" 4. CHEMISTRY a compound which changes colour at a specific pH value or in the presence of a particular substance, and can be used to monitor acidity, alkalinity, or the progress of a reaction. "the remaining alkali is titrated against standard acid using phenolphthalein as indicator" 5. an animal or plant species which can be used to infer conditions in a particular habitat. "the raccoon is a poor choice as an indicator of riparian habitat"

induct

inducted; past participle: inducted; gerund or present participle: inducting 1. admit (someone) formally to a post or organization. "arrangements for inducting new members to an organization" synonyms:admit to, allow into, introduce to, initiate into, install in, instate in, swear into; More appoint to; be engaged by, be taken on by "eighteen new junior ministers were inducted into the government" antonyms:bar from formally introduce (a member of the clergy) into possession of a benefice. "he was then inducted as vicar of St Paul's" US enlist (someone) for military service. introduce someone to (a difficult or obscure subject). "my master inducted me into the skills of magic" synonyms:introduce to, acquaint with, familiarize with, make familiar with, make conversant with, make aware of, inform of, give information about; More ground in, instruct in, teach in, educate in, school in; informalfill in on, gen up on, clue up on, clue in on, put in the picture about "my master inducted me into the skills of magic" 2. archaic install in a seat or room. "Hugh and his friends were inducted into the most honourable seats" Origin

infallible

infallible [in-fal-uh-buh l] adjective absolutely trustworthy or sure:an infallible rule. unfailing in effectiveness or operation; certain:an infallible remedy. incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. "doctors are not infallible" synonyms: unerring, error-free, unfailing, faultless, flawless, impeccable, perfect, true, uncanny, precise, accurate, meticulous, scrupulous; More never failing; always effective. "infallible cures" synonyms: unfailing, never failing, always effective, guaranteed, dependable, trustworthy, reliable, sure, certain, safe, sound, tried and tested, foolproof, effective, efficacious; informalsure-fire "infallible cures for a variety of ailments" (in the Roman Catholic Church) credited with papal infallibility. "for an encyclical to be infallible the Pope must speak ex cathedra"

infatuate

infatuate ɪnˈfatʃʊeɪt,ɪnˈfatjʊeɪt/ verb past tense: infatuated; past participle: infatuated be inspired with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for. "she is infatuated with a handsome police chief" synonyms:besotted, in love, love-struck, head over heels in love, hopelessly in love, obsessed, taken; More passionate about, consumed with desire for, (greatly) enamoured of, very attracted to, devoted to, charmed by, captivated by, enchanted by, beguiled by, bewitched by, fascinated by, enraptured by, under the spell of, hypnotized by; informalsmitten with, sweet on, keen on, gone on, mad about, wild about, crazy about, nuts about, potty about, stuck on, hung up on, turned on by, swept off one's feet by, bowled over by, carrying a torch for; informaltwitterpated by "Sarah seemed to be infatuated with John" Origin

intermediary

intermediary ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪəri/ noun 1. a person who acts as a link between people in order to try and bring about an agreement; a mediator. "negotiations took place through an intermediary" synonyms:mediator, go-between, negotiator, intervenor, interceder, intercessor, arbitrator, arbiter, conciliator, peacemaker; More adjective 1. intermediate. "an intermediary stage"

nitwit

nitwit ˈnɪtwɪt/ noun informal noun: nitwit; plural noun: nitwits a silly or foolish person (often as a general term of abuse). "I want nothing to do with that bunch of nitwits!" Origin

dawdle

dawdle ˈdɔːd(ə)l/ verb waste time; be slow. "she mustn't dawdle—she had to make the call now" synonyms:linger, dally, take one's time, drag one's feet, be slow, waste time, kill time, fritter time away, idle; More move slowly and idly in a particular direction. "Ruth dawdled back through the wood" synonyms:amble, stroll, go/walk slowly, loiter (along), move at a snail's pace, not keep pace, hold back, lag behind, fall behind, trail behind; More

Lice

displaying a lack of moral or legal restraints louse laʊs noun plural noun: lice 1. either of two small wingless parasitic insects that live on the skin of mammals and birds: used in names of small invertebrates that parasitize aquatic animals or infest plants, e.g. fish louse. 2. informal a contemptible or unpleasant person.

disregard

disregard dɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/ verb verb: disregard; 3rd person present: disregards; past tense: disregarded; past participle: disregarded; gerund or present participle: disregarding 1. pay no attention to; ignore. "the body of evidence is too substantial to disregard" synonyms:ignore, take no notice of, take no account of, pay no attention/heed to, refuse to acknowledge; More discount, set aside, forget, overlook, dismiss; turn a blind eye to, turn a deaf ear to, shut one's eyes to, pass over, gloss over, brush off/aside, shrug off, look the other way; laugh off, make light of, thumb one's nose at, write off; informalblank "Annie disregarded the remark" antonyms:heed, pay attention to noun noun: disregard; plural noun: disregards 1. the action or state of paying no attention to something. "blatant disregard for the law" synonyms:indifference, non-observance; More inattention, heedlessness, carelessness, neglect, lack of attention, lack of notice, lack of heed, negligence "he drove with blithe disregard for the rules of the road

dissertation

dissertation ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ noun plural noun: dissertations a long essay on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree or diploma. "a dissertation on the novels of the Brontë sisters" synonyms:essay, thesis, treatise, paper, study, composition, discourse, disquisition, tract, monograph; More

Pelvis

the large bony frame near the base of the spine to which the hindlimbs or legs are attached in humans and many other vertebrates. the part of the abdomen including or enclosed by the pelvis. 2. the broadened top part of the ureter into which the kidney tubules drain

Perpetual

perpetual pəˈpɛtʃʊəl adjective adjective: perpetual 1. never ending or changing. "deep caves in perpetual darkness" synonyms: everlasting, never-ending, eternal, permanent, unending, endless, without end, lasting, long-lasting, constant, abiding, enduring, perennial, timeless, ageless, deathless, undying, immortal; More antonyms: transitory, temporary, intermittent denoting or having a position, job, or trophy held for life. "a perpetual secretary of the society" (of an investment) having no fixed maturity date; irredeemable. "a perpetual bond" 2. occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless and uninterrupted. "their perpetual money worries" synonyms: interminable, incessant, ceaseless, endless, without respite, relentless, unrelenting, persistent, frequent, continual, continuous, non-stop, never-ending, recurrent, repeated, unremitting, sustained, round-the-clock, always-on, habitual, chronic, unabating; informaleternal "Clara could recall her mother's perpetual nagging at her father" 3. (of a plant) blooming or fruiting several times in one season. "he grows perpetual flowering carnations" Origin Middle English: from Old French perpetuel, from Latin perpetualis, from perpetuus 'continuing throughout', from perpes, perpet- 'continuous'.

Instruction

. a direction or order. "he issued instructions to the sheriff" synonyms:order, command, directive, direction, decree, edict, injunction, mandate, dictate, commandment, diktat, demand, bidding, requirement, stipulation, charge, ruling, mandate, pronouncement; More summons, writ, subpoena, warrant; informalsay-so; literarybehest; rarerescript "if a prisoner disobeys an instruction, he will be punished" LAW directions to a solicitor or counsel, or to a jury. COMPUTING a code in a program which defines and carries out an operation. 2. detailed information about how something should be done or operated. "always study the instructions supplied" synonyms:directions, key, guide, recipe, specification; More handbook, manual, guide, booklet, reference manual, ABC, A to Z, companion; vade mecum; informalbible; rareenchiridion "read the instructions to find out" 3. teaching; education. "instruction in the Roman Catholic faith" synonyms:teaching, tuition, coaching, tutoring, education, schooling, tutelage, pedagogy, andragogy; More lessons, classes, tutorials, lectures; training, drill, drilling, discipline; preparation, grounding, priming; direction, guidance, information, enlightenment, edification "an officer in the Royal Engineers provided instruction in demolition work"

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head off

... (phr v) to start moving away or developing in a new way [TRANSITIVE] to prevent something from taking place The police acted quickly and managed to head off a violent confrontation. Synonyms and related words To prevent something from happening:prevent, stop, avoid... Explore Thesaurus 2 [INTRANSITIVE] INFORMAL to leave We should be heading off soon. Synonyms and related words General words meaning to leave a place:leave, move on, go away... Explore Thesaurus 3 [TRANSITIVE] to prevent someone from going somewhere by getting in front of them Let's try and head them off before they cross the bridge. Synonyms and related words

instigate

... (v.) to urge on; to stir up, provoke, start, incite to provoke; to stir up provoke or stir up (-)

retail

... A business that sells goods or services directly to the public. a channel intermediary that sells mainly to consumers Sell goods to the final customer for personal use.

fraud

... A deliberate deception intended to secure an unfair or unlawful gain Tricking someone for personal gain or to damage them Deliberate deceit or trickery

Conductor

... A material that conducts heat well A material that allows energy (electrons) to pass through very easily. A device or material that permits current to flow through it easily.

Rooster

... Male chicken

Husbandry

... Management of resources, especially in agriculture careful management of resources

fondling

... Pedophilia frequently involves Any kind of sexual touching of the partners body

Caucasian

1- The incorrect term used to label a "white" man or woman. The word Caucasian refers to a person who is from the region of Caucasus, which is in Europe bordering Turkey and Iran. Therefore, I am not a Cauasian being that I am not from Caucasus. I am, in general, European. Also I am not "white" being that I do not blend in with white paint, or white paper. I prefer to think that I have some amount pigmentation in my skin, thank you very much. A Jamaican man being called African, even though he is Jamaican. A Mexican woman being called Dominican, even though she is Mexican. A Peruvian being called Puerto Rican, even though they are Peruvian. A Palestinian being called Israeli, even though they are Palestinian. A German being called Caucasian, even though they are German. THERE IS A DIFFRENCE. etc, etc, etc.

Shush

1. be quiet. "Shush! Do you want to wake everyone?" noun 1. an utterance of 'shush' "the thumps were followed by shushes from the aunts" 2. a soft swishing or rustling sound. "the 'shush, shush, shush' of a broom on the tent's groundsheet" verb 1. tell or signal (someone) to be silent. "she shushed him with a wave" 2. move with or make a soft swishing or rustling sound. "I stood to watch a big liner shushing slowly past"

attribute

1. (v.) to credit, assign (He attributes all of his success to his mother's undying encouragement.) 2. (n.) a facet or trait (Among the beetle's most peculiar attributes is its thorny protruding eyes

Cavity

A cavity is a hole that can grow bigger and deeper over time. Cavities are also called dental caries (say: KARE-eez), and if you have a cavity, it's important to get it repaired. But why would your tooth develop a hole? Blame plaque. That's a sticky, slimy substance made up mostly of the germs that cause tooth decay.

Contractor

A contractor is a person or company that performs work on a contract basis. The term may refer to: General contractor, individual or organization that contracts with another individual or organization (the owner) for the construction of a building, road or other facility.

Asthma

Asthma is a common long term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. It is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath

impact &appect&effect

Choosing between affect and effect can be scary. Think of Edgar Allen Poe and his RAVEN: Remember Affect Verb Effect Noun. You can't affect the creepy poem by reading it, but you can enjoy the effect of a talking bird. In everyday speech, affect is a verb. It means to influence something, such as in the headline from the Albuquerque News, Downed Power Line Affects PNM Customers The downed power line had an impact on some power customers: they were without electricity overnight. Effect is mostly commonly used as a noun meaning the result or impact of something, an outcome. If there's "a/an/the" in front of it, it's an effect. The second sentence is from a story about the outcome of long-term sleeping trouble, The Effect of Persistent Sleepiness Adding to the confusion, effect can also be used as a verb to mean to produce or to cause to come into being. Here's an example that uses it correctly, A government unable to effect any change is a government that will produce no surprises. Put another way, a government that can't produce change won't be able to produce surprises; it will be predictable. Most of the time, you'll want affect as a verb meaning to influence something and effect for the something that was influenced. The difference between affect and effect is so slippery that people have started using "impact" as a verb instead. Don't be one of them! Another trick is to remember that affect comes first alphabetically, and an action (to affect) has to occur before you can have a result (an effect). Impact and effect can be used to mean more or less the same thing, but in context they usually do not mean the same. Actually, if you change has no effect on the system, I would not want you to spend time on it. At the very least, I would hope your change would have an effect: the issue should be fixed! As for impact, in this case, it refers to a larger-scale, usually negative "effect". In software development, and effect to the system would normally refer to a functional change in how the user perceives the system, whereas the impact of a change could mean several things: The actual amount of work that needs to be done for the change: our impact analysis shows we need to change over 100 classes to implement this change. The proportional part of the system in which the (desired) effect is observable: this small change will have a huge impact on the overall user experience throughout the system. The proportional size of the effect of the change: the performance impact is enormous, the system will grind to a halt! In these case, I would not use effect. I would use that to describe the functional changes: Even if we change all 100 classes, the only effect will be that users see a different typeface on the OK-buttons. _This is a quick win: we make a small (low impact!) change in one place, and the effect is overwhelming: every user can now select their own personal skin for the application!_ This database change is unnecessary; even worse, the effect will be a very slow system for our users. A software developer myself, when I am confident a change should be made, I will always try to present a large effect and a small impact!

Courting

Courting is the experience of developing a deep relationship with someone, with a view to seeing if marriage is right for the couple, without the complexity of sexual intimacy being part of that relationship. Enabling each to find out everything about each other, developing unconditional love and trust, with out rushing things, to decide if this really is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. They enjoyed their carefree courting days, long walks in the sunshine, talking, getting to know each other in great depth, enjoying each others company as true friends.

courting

Courting is the experience of developing a deep relationship with someone, with a view to seeing if marriage is right for the couple, without the complexity of sexual intimacy being part of that relationship. Enabling each to find out everything about each other, developing unconditional love and trust, with out rushing things, to decide if this really is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. They enjoyed their carefree courting days, long walks in the sunshine, talking, getting to know each other in great depth, enjoying each others company as true friends. ------- noun court noun: court; plural noun: courts; noun: court of law; plural noun: courts of law 1. a body of people presided over by a judge, judges, or magistrate, and acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases. "she will take the matter to court" synonyms: court of law, law court, bench, bar, court of justice, judicature, tribunal, forum, chancery, assizes; More the place where a court meets. "everyone in the court knew he was going down, innocent or guilty" 2. a quadrangular area, either open or covered, marked out for ball games such as tennis or squash. "a squash court" synonyms: playing area, enclosure, field, ground, ring, rink, green, alley, stadium, track, arena; More a quadrangular area surrounded by a building or group of buildings. "the map showed the crescents and courts of recent urban sprawl" synonyms: yard, courtyard, quadrangle, square, close, enclosure, precinct, esplanade; More used in the names of large houses or blocks of flats. noun: Court "Hampton Court" 3. the courtiers, retinue, and household of a sovereign. "the emperor is shown with his court" synonyms: royal household, establishment, retinue, entourage, train, suite, escort, company, attendant company, staff, personnel, cortège, following, bodyguard; More a sovereign and his or her councillors, constituting a ruling power. "relations between the king and the imperial court" a sovereign's residence. "he lived for four years at the court of King Philip" synonyms: royal residence, palace, castle, manor, hall; More 4. the qualified members of a company or a corporation. a meeting of the members of a company or a corporation. verb verb: court; 3rd person present: courts; past tense: courted; past participle: courted; gerund or present participle: courting 1. dated be involved with (someone) romantically, with the intention of marrying. "he was courting a girl from the neighbouring farm" synonyms: woo, go out with, be involved with, be romantically linked with, pursue, run after, chase, seek the company of, make advances to, make up to, flirt with; More (of a male bird or other animal) try to attract (a mate). 2. pay special attention to (someone) in an attempt to win their support or favour. "Western politicians courted the leaders of the newly independent states" synonyms: curry favour with, make up to, play up to; More try hard to win (favourable attention). "he never had to court the approval of the political elite" synonyms: seek, try to obtain, pursue, go after, strive for, go for, push towards, work towards, be intent on, aim at/for, have as a goal, have as an objective, aspire to; More risk incurring (misfortune) because of one's behaviour. "he has often courted controversy" synonyms: risk, invite, attract, provoke, be likely to cause, bring on oneself; be likely to lead to "I knew I was courting disaster climbing without a rope"

Deregulation

Deregulation is the process of removing or reducing state regulations, typically in the economic sphere. It is the undoing or repeal of governmental regulation of the economy.

Virginal discharge

Discharge (say: DISS-charge) is a strange word, isn't it? It means something that leaks out. Vaginal discharge means the fluid or mucus stuff that comes out of a girl's vagina. She might see it or feel it on her underpants.

Vowel

Five of the 26 alphabet letters are vowels: A, E, I, O, and U. The letter Y is sometimes considered a sixth vowel because it can sound like other vowels. Unlike consonants, each of the vowel letters has more than one type of sound or can even be silent with no sound at all.

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Going with flow

sexual harassment

Harassment (/həˈræsmənt/ or /ˈhærəsmənt/) covers a wide range of behaviours of an offensive nature. It is commonly understood as behaviour that disturbs or upsets, and it is characteristically repetitive. In the legal sense, it is behaviour that appears to be disturbing or threatening. Sexual harassment refers to persistent and unwanted sexual advances, typically in the workplace, where the consequences of refusing are potentially very disadvantageous to the victim.

slipped disk

Herniated disk is also called:

migration

Hunting-gathering bands did this in order to find food and shelter. It defines nomadic existence and explains the spread of humanity throughout the earth in prehistoric times. A long-term move of a person from one political jurisdiction to another.

Scale

I talked with Marry. I practiced how to play guitar scale Specify a percentage of original size to enlarge or reduce the size of an object. A proportion between two sets of dimensions used in developing accurate, larger or smaller prototypes, or models of design ideas.

Contestants

If you're a thar on a TV game show, you might have to answer trivia questions, and if you're a debate contestant, you need to argue your case clearly. You can also be a contestant in a sporting competition or on a reality show. Contestant comes from the verb contest, from the French contester, "oppose," which has a Latin root, contestari, "to bring action."

imply infer

Imply and infer are opposites, like a throw and a catch. To imply is to hint at something, but to infer is to make an educated guess. The speaker does the implying, and the listener does the inferring. To imply is to suggest something indirectly. If you hand your friend a stack of napkins during dinner, you imply that she needs them. Things can imply, too, like a chimney that implies a fireplace. Check out these examples: By their very definition, flea markets imply cheap prices for used and unwanted items, as is still the case in most other places. (New York Times) Stern also implied the entire season might be at risk. (Seattle Times) It isn't fair to imply that cardiovascular disease is going away. (Nature) Infer is on the receiving end of imply, yet infer is often used to mean imply. To infer is to gather, deduce, or figure out.Writers tend to know how to use infer correctly: He talks about having led in the private sector but voters have to infer too much about what that means. (Slate) They were also better at inferring feelings from images of just the eyes. (Scientific American) Yet it must not be inferred that farming women are without mental ability or common sense. (Sidney Lewis Gulick) Like baseball? Theodore Bernstein, in his classic The Careful Writer, gives us a way to keep imply and infer straight: "The implier is the pitcher; the inferrer is the catcher."

Biceps

In human anatomy, the biceps brachii commonly known as the biceps, is a two- headed muscle that lies on the upper arm between the ... Origin‎: ‎Short head: coracoid process of the scapula. Long head: ‎supraglenoid tuberc... ‎ Insertion‎: ‎Radial tuberosity‎ and bicipital aponeurosis into deep fascia on medial part ... ‎ Nerve‎: ‎Musculocutaneous nerve‎ (‎C5-C7‎) ‎ Actions‎: ‎Flexes elbow; ‎flexes‎ and abducts shoulder; supinates radioulnar joint in

Infiltration

Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil. Infiltration rate in soil science is a measure of the rate at which soil is able to absorb rainfall or irrigation. It is measured in inches per hour or millimeters per hour.

Contraception

Intentionally preventing pregnancy from occurring Any method of preventing conception (the union of the male sperm and the female ovum) The term birth control is often used to mean the same thing, but technically, birth control includes abortion.

Jargon

Jargon is a type of language that is used in a particular context and may not be well understood outside of it. The context is usually a particular occupation, but any ingroup can have jargon.

making out

Main Entry: foreplay Part of Speech: noun Definition: fondling Synonyms: action*, caress, cuddling, heavy petting, kissing, lovemaking, making out, necking, oral sex, petting, sex, sexual activity

cervical

Neck region The first seven bones of the vertebral column (forming the neck) are the

sweet tooth

Noun. sweet tooth (plural sweettooths) (idiomatic, only in singular) A liking for foods that are sweet; a weakness for sweets. He eats a healthy diet most of the time, but has asweet tooth when it comes to candy

Corruption

Out country corruption percentage was quite high rate depravity n. Loss of purity or integrity. Dishonest action by those in power

Pubis

Pubis may refer to: Pubis (bone) · Mons pubis, a padding of fat that protects the pubis bone. Disambiguation icon, This disambiguation ...

ramp

Ramp up is a term used in economics and business to describe an increase in firm production ahead of anticipated increases in product demand. growing without check, running wild adj. unrestrained a sloping surface joining two different levels, as at the entrance or between floors of a building. "a wheelchair ramp" a movable set of steps for entering or leaving an aircraft. BRITISH a transverse ridge in a road to control the speed of vehicles. NORTH AMERICAN an inclined slip road leading on to or off a main road or motorway. "an exit ramp" North American term for catwalk (sense 1). 2. an upward bend in a stair rail. 3. an electrical waveform in which the voltage increases or decreases linearly with time. "a voltage ramp" 4. BRITISHinformal a swindle, especially one involving a fraudulent increase of the price of a share. "the Stock Exchange is investigating two blatant share ramps" verb verb: ramp; 3rd person present: ramps; past tense: ramped; past participle: ramped; gerund or present participle: ramping 1. increase the level or amount of (something) sharply. "the company has moved into new quarters in order to ramp up production" BRITISH drive up the price of (a company's shares) in order to gain a financial advantage. "a rule against share price ramping which forbids a broker to account for more than 30 per cent of trading in a share" 2. archaic (of an animal) rear up on its hind legs in a threatening posture. "they roared and ramped in cages" rush about uncontrollably. "an awful beast ramping about the woods and fields" (of a plant) grow or climb luxuriantly. "ivy ramped over the flower beds" 3. (of an electrical waveform) increase or decrease voltage linearly with time. "the integrated circuit's output then ramps in the negative direction" 4. provide with a ramp. "ramped access to public buildings"

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Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems or workplace and financial stressors. It means "bouncing back" from difficult experiences.

Cool it down

Robin asked me to take out beef at 10 o'clock and cool it down

Tumbled

Sarah Jain said he tumble fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong. "she pitched forward, tumbling down the remaining stairs" synonyms:fall (over), fall down, topple over, lose one's footing, lose one's balance, keel over, pitch over, take a spill, collapse, fall headlong, fall head over heels, fall end over end; More trip, trip up, stumble; informalcome a cropper; datedmeasure one's length; archaicgrabble "he staggered a step or two and tumbled over" move or rush in a headlong or uncontrolled way. "police and dogs tumbled from the vehicle" synonyms:hurry, rush, scramble, pile; More scurry, scuttle; jump, spring, bound "journalists tumbled from the room, jabbering excitedly" cascade, fall, stream, flow, pour,spill "a narrow brook tumbled over the rocks" rumple; disarrange. "his tumbled bedclothes" synonyms:tousle, dishevel, ruffle, rumple, make untidy, disarrange, disorder, mess up; informalmuss (up) "her face was devoid of make-up, and her hair was tumbled" 2. perform acrobatic feats, typically handsprings and somersaults in the air. (of a breed of pigeon) repeatedly turn over backwards in flight. 3. fall rapidly in amount or value. "property prices tumbled" synonyms:fall steeply/sharply, plummet, plunge, dive, nosedive, take a dive, drop rapidly, slump, slide, fall, decrease, decline; More informalcrash, go into a tailspin "oil prices tumbled" antonyms:rise, soar 4. dry (washing) in a tumble dryer. "the machine gentle tumbles the clothes in cool air for ten minutes" 5. informal understand the meaning or hidden implication of (a situation). "she'll ring again as soon as she tumbles to what she's done" synonyms:realize, understand, grasp, comprehend, take in, apprehend, perceive, see, recognize; More see the light; informallatch on to, cotton on to, catch on to, get, get wise to, get one's head around, figure out, get a fix on, get the message, get the picture, have an aha moment; informaltwig, suss; informalsavvy "I finally tumbled to what was happening" 6. informal have sexual intercourse with. "he was tumbling a strange woman" 7. clean (castings, gemstones, etc.) in a tumbling barrel. Origin Middle English (as a verb, also in the sense 'dance with contortions'): from Middle Low German tummelen ; compare with Old English tumbian 'to dance'. The sense was probably influenced by Old French tomber 'to fall'. The noun, first in the sense 'tangled mass', dates from the mid 17th century.

incontinence

The most common types of urinary incontinence in women are stress urinary incontinence and urge urinary incontinence. Women with both problems have mixed urinary incontinence. After menopause, estrogen production decreases and in some women urethral tissue will demonstrate atrophy with the tissue of the urethra becoming weaker and thinner.[2] Stress urinary incontinence is caused by loss of support of the urethra which is usually a consequence of damage to pelvic support structures as a result of childbirth. It is characterized by leaking of small amounts of urine with activities which increase abdominal pressure such as coughing, sneezing and lifting. Additionally, frequent exercise in high-impact activities can cause athletic incontinence to develop. Urge urinary incontinence is caused by uninhibited contractions of the detrusor muscle . It is characterized by leaking of large amounts of urine in association with insufficient warning to get to the bathroom in time.

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Unrequited love or one-sided love is love that is not openly reciprocated or understood as such by the beloved. The beloved may not be aware of the admirer's deep and strong romantic affection, or may consciously reject it

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Vocabulary.com Dictionary amorphous In a scientific sense amorphous means lacking a crystalline structure, something without solid form. In a broader sense, the word describes anything that lacks a distinct shape or organizing theme, be it a work of art, a political movement, or even someone's direction in life. The Latin roots of this word are clear — morph means form and a means lacking. Lacking form. When used to describe creative works or ideas, it usually refers to a lack of organization and would rarely be considered a compliment. If your writing is amorphous, it's probably not fully formed. An amorphous crowd of people seem to be random and unconnected, until they all start dancing the Macarena in unison. Start

Deduce (v)

Vocabulary.com Dictionary deduce To deduce is to figure something out based on what you already know. When you see a person crying, it's easy to deduce that the person is sad. Unless they're happy, of course. Sometimes happy people cry. Derived from the Latin ducere, meaning "to lead," a person who deduces something is "leading" their mind from one idea to the next. Deduction is a noun from the verb deduce: it's what we call something that we learn when we deduce. Sherlock Holmes, the famous investigator created by Arthur Conan Doyle, was a master of deduction. He could deduce from a few small clues all of the facts of a murder case.

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We are all apprentices in a craft no one masters,"

Preserve / preservative /preservation

We talked with preservatives with Kate how dangerous it is to human body preserve prɪˈzəːv/제출 verb verb: preserve; 3rd person present: preserves; past tense: preserved; past participle: preserved; gerund or present participle: preserving 1. maintain (something) in its original or existing state. "all records of the past were zealously preserved" synonyms: conserve, protect, maintain, care for, take care of, look after, save, safeguard, keep "the oil helps to preserve the wood" antonyms: damage, neglect retain (a condition or state of affairs). "a fight to preserve local democracy" synonyms: continue, conserve, keep up, keep alive, keep going, maintain, continue with, uphold, sustain, prolong, perpetuate "the employers wished to preserve the status quo" antonyms: discontinue, abandon maintain or keep alive (a memory or quality). "the film has preserved all the qualities of the novel" keep safe from harm or injury. "a place for preserving endangered species" synonyms: guard, protect, keep, defend, safeguard, secure, shelter, shield, screen, watch over "she wanted to preserve him from harassment" keep (game or an area where game is found) undisturbed to allow private hunting or shooting. 2. treat (food) to prevent its decomposition. "freezing and canning can be reliable methods of preserving foods" synonyms: conserve, bottle, tin, can, pot, chill, freeze, freeze-dry, quick-freeze, dry, desiccate, dehydrate; More antonyms: consume, use prepare (fruit) for long-term storage by boiling it with sugar. "preserved oranges" noun noun: preserve; plural noun: preserves 1. a foodstuff made with fruit preserved in sugar, such as jam or marmalade. "a jar of cherry preserve" synonyms: jam, jelly, marmalade, conserve, confection; More 2. a sphere of activity regarded as being reserved for a particular person or group. "the civil service became the preserve of the educated middle class" synonyms: domain, area, field, sphere, orbit, arena, realm, province, speciality, specialism, territory, department; More 3. NORTH AMERICAN a place where game is protected and kept for private hunting or shooting. synonyms: sanctuary, reserve, reservation, game reserve "an animal preserve" Origin

Hospitality

Welcome everyone:) philopino hospitality hɒspɪˈtalɪti/제출 noun noun: hospitality the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. "Scotland is renowned for its hospitality" synonyms: friendliness, hospitableness, welcome, warm reception, helpfulness, neighbourliness, warmth, warm-heartedness, kindness, kind-heartedness, congeniality, geniality, sociability, conviviality, cordiality, amicability, amenability, generosity, liberality, bountifulness, open-handedness "Scotland is renowned for its hospitality" antonyms: unfriendliness relating to or denoting the business of entertaining clients, conference delegates, or other official visitors. modifier noun: hospitality "the BBC's hospitality suite" Origin late Middle English: from Old French hospitalite, from Latin hospitalitas, from hospitalis 'hospitable' (see hospital).

Be caught up

You were so caught up in your own happiness that is was easier to tell yourself the kids would be fine

Consonant

a basic speech sound in which the breath is at least partly obstructed and which can be combined with a vowel to form a syllable. "fricatives are by far the largest group of English consonants" a letter representing a consonant. adjective adjective: consonant 1. denoting or relating to a consonant. "a consonant phoneme" 2. in agreement or harmony with. "the findings are consonant with other research" synonyms: in agreement with, agreeing with, consistent with, in accordance with, accordant with, consilient with, in harmony with, compatible with, congruous with, in tune with, reconcilable with "these findings are consonant with recent research" antonyms: incompatible with MUSIC making a harmonious interval or chord. "the bass is consonant with all the upper notes" Origin Middle English (in the sense 'letter representing a consonant'): via Old French from Latin consonare 'sound together', from con- 'with' + sonare 'to sound' (from sonus 'sound

Monologue

a long speech by one actor in a play or film, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast programme. "he was reciting some of the great monologues of Shakespeare" synonyms: soliloquy, speech, address, lecture, oration, sermon, homily; dramatic monologue, interior monologue; informalspiel "the skilfully varied tone and pace of her 40-minute monologue" a long, tedious speech by one person during a conversation. "Fred carried on with his monologue as if I hadn't spoken"

Instructor

a person who teaches something. "a driving instructor" synonyms:trainer, teacher, tutor, coach, demonstrator, adviser, counsellor, guide;More schoolteacher, schoolmaster, schoolmistress, educator, lecturer, professor; archaicpedagogue, preceptor "a flying instructor" antonyms:pupil NORTH AMERICAN a university teacher ranking below assistant professor.

abomination

abomination əbɒmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ noun noun: abomination; plural noun: abominations a thing that causes disgust or loathing. "concrete abominations masquerading as hotels" synonyms:atrocity, disgrace, horror, obscenity, outrage, curse, torment, evil, crime, monstrosity, violation, bugbear, anathema, bane; bête noire "in both wars, internment was an abomination" a feeling of hatred. "a Calvinist abomination of indulgence" synonyms:detestation, loathing, hatred, aversion, antipathy, revulsion, repugnance, abhorrence, odium, execration, disgust, horror, hostility, disdain, contempt, distaste, dislike "he had a Calvinist abomination of indulgence" antonyms:liking, love Origin Middle English: from Latin abominatio(n- ), from the verb abominari (see abominate).

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above and beyond Also found in: Acronyms, Wikipedia. *above and beyond (something) more than is required; greater than the required amount. (*Typically: be ~; go ~.) The English teacher helped students after school every day, even though it was beyond the call of duty. See also: above, and, beyond McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. above and beyond something more than or in addition to something She has things she wants to accomplish above and beyond another championship. Our products are manufactured under the strictest guidelines, above and beyond what government regulations require.

absence

absence ˈabs(ə)ns/ noun noun: absence the state of being away from a place or person. "the letter had arrived during his absence" synonyms:non-attendance, non-appearance, absenteeism; More truancy, playing truant, truanting; leave, holiday, vacation, sabbatical; informalskiving, bunking off; informalplaying hookey, goofing off, ditching; playing the wag, wagging "Derek gave Carol a flimsy excuse for his absence" antonyms:presence, attendance an occasion or period of being away from a place or person. plural noun: absences "repeated absences from school" the non-existence or lack of. "she found his total absence of facial expression disconcerting" synonyms:lack, want, non-existence, unavailability, deficiency, deprivation, dearth; More omission, exclusion, default; need, privation, famine, drought, poverty "the absence of a clear candidate was likely to result in civil war" failing, in default of, lacking, wanting,notwithstanding, without "in the absence of glass, the traditional material was rice paper glued to a fine grille of wood" antonyms:presence, availabilit

Discreet

adjective adjective: discreet; comparative adjective: discreeter; superlative adjective: discreetest careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment. "we made some discreet inquiries" synonyms:careful, circumspect, cautious, wary, chary, guarded, close-lipped, close-mouthed; More tactful, diplomatic, considerate, politic, prudent, judicious, strategic, wise, sensible; delicate, kid-glove; informalsoftly-softly "I'll make some discreet inquiries" antonyms:indiscreet, rash intentionally unobtrusive. "a discreet cough" synonyms:unobtrusive, inconspicuous; More subtle, low-key, understated, subdued, muted, soft, restrained, unostentatious, downbeat, low-profile "the discreet lighting" antonyms:obtrusive Origin

confine

adjective: confined (of a space) restricted in area or volume; cramped. "her fear of confined spaces" synonyms: cramped, constricted, restricted, limited, confining, small, narrow, compact, tight, pinched, squeezed, poky, uncomfortable, inadequate, meagre; More antonyms: open, roomy confine verb past tense: confined; past participle: confined kənˈfʌɪn/ keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time). "he does not confine his message to high politics" synonyms: enclose, incarcerate, imprison, intern, impound, hold captive, trap; More antonyms: release restrain or forbid someone from leaving (a place). "the troops were confined to their barracks" (of a person) be unable to leave (one's bed, home, or a wheelchair) because of illness or disability. "he was confined to bed for four days with a bad dose of flu" dated (of a woman) remain in bed for a period before, during, and after giving birth. "she was confined for nearly a month"

agile

agile ˈadʒʌɪl/ adjective 1. able to move quickly and easily. "Ruth was as agile as a monkey" synonyms:nimble, lithe, spry, supple, limber, sprightly, acrobatic, dexterous, deft, willowy, graceful, light-footed, nimble-footed, light on one's feet, fleet-footed; More 2. relating to or denoting a method of project management, used especially for software development, that is characterized by the division of tasks into short phases of work and frequent reassessment and adaptation of plans. "agile methods replace high-level design with frequent redesign"

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allegation alɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun plural noun: allegations a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. "he made allegations of corruption against the administration" synonyms:claim, assertion, declaration, statement, proclamation, contention, argument, affirmation, averment, avowal, attestation, testimony, certification, evidence, witness, charge, accusation, suggestion, implication, hint, insinuation, indication, intimation, imputation, plea, pretence, profession; More

Alliance

alliance əˈlʌɪəns/ noun a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. "a defensive alliance between Australia and New Zealand" synonyms:association, union, league, treaty, pact, compact, entente, concordat; More a relationship based on similarity of interests, nature, or qualities. "an alliance between medicine and morality" synonyms:relationship, affinity, association, connection, closeness, kinship, propinquity "an alliance between medicine and morality" the state of being joined or associated. "his party is in alliance with the Greens

Notch

an indentation or incision on an edge or surface. "there was a notch in the end of the arrow for the bowstring" each of a series of holes for the tongue of a buckle. "he tightened his belt an extra notch" a nick made on something in order to keep a score or record. "I didn't want to be just another notch on Nathan's bedpost" synonyms: nick, cut, mark, incision, score, scratch, gash, slit, snick, slot, gouge, groove, furrow, cleft, indentation, dent "there was a notch in the end of the arrow for the bowstring" a point or degree in a scale. "her opinion of Nicole dropped a few notches" synonyms: degree, step, level, rung, point, mark, measure, grade, gradation, stage "her opinion of Nicole dropped a further few notches" 2. NORTH AMERICAN a deep, narrow mountain pass. verb verb: notch; 3rd person present: notches; past tense: notched; past participle: notched; gerund or present participle: notching 1. make notches in. "notched bamboo sticks" synonyms: nick, cut, mark, score, incise, carve, engrave, scratch, gash, slit, slot, snick, gouge, groove, furrow, indent, make an indentation in, dent "notch the wood" secure or insert by means of notches. "she notched her belt tighter" 2. score or achieve (something). "he notched up fifteen years' service with the company" synonyms: score, achieve, attain, secure, rack up, chalk up, gain, earn, make, register, record "the world champion notched up four wins and five draws" Origin

assign

assign əˈsʌɪn/ verb past tense: assigned; past participle: assigned 1. allocate (a job or duty). "Congress had assigned the task to the agency" synonyms:allocate, allot, give, set; More charge with, entrust with "a young physician was assigned the task of solving this problem" appoint (someone) to a job, task, or organization. "she has been assigned to a new job" synonyms:appoint, promote, delegate, commission, post, nominate, vote, elect, adopt, co-opt; More make, create, name, designate, dub; decide on for, select for, choose for, install in, induct in, institute in, invest in, ordain in; detail for "he was then assigned to another public relations post" 2. designate or set (something) aside for a specific purpose. "managers happily assign large sums of money to travel budgets" synonyms:earmark, appropriate, designate, set aside, set apart, keep, reserve; More allot, allocate, apportion; fix, appoint, decide on, determine, specify, stipulate; rarehypothecate "managers happily assign large sums of money to travel budgets" attribute something as belonging to. "it is difficult to decide whether to assign the victory to Godwin" synonyms:ascribe, attribute, put down, set down, accredit, credit, give the credit for, chalk up, impute; More lay on, pin on, blame on, lay at the door of; connect with, associate with "he decided to assign the opinion to the Prince" 3. transfer (legal rights or liabilities). "they will ask you to assign your rights against the airline" synonyms:transfer, make over, give, pass, hand over, hand down, convey, consign, alienate; More demise, devise, attorn "the depositor may assign the money in his account to a third party"

authentic

authentic ɔːˈθɛntɪk/ adjective adjective: authentic 1. of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine. "the letter is now accepted as an authentic document" synonyms:genuine, original, real, actual, pukka, bona fide, true, veritable; More sterling; attested, undisputed, rightful, legitimate, lawful, legal, valid; echt; informalthe real McCoy, the genuine article, the real thing, your actual, kosher, honest-to-goodness; informaldinkum; raresimon-pure "the first authentic Rubens in the museum's collection" antonyms:fake, spurious made or done in the traditional or original way, or in a way that faithfully resembles an original. "the restaurant serves authentic Italian meals" based on facts; accurate or reliable. "an authentic depiction of the situation" synonyms:reliable, dependable, trustworthy, authoritative, honest, faithful;More accurate, exact, factual, true, truthful, veracious, true to life; informalstraight from the horse's mouth; rareveridical "an authentic depiction of the situation" antonyms:unreliable, inaccurate (in existentialist philosophy) relating to or denoting an emotionally appropriate, significant, purposive, and responsible mode of human life. 2. MUSIC (of a church mode) containing notes between the final (the principal note) and the note an octave higher. Origin

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autonomous ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ adjective (of a country or region) having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs. "the federation included sixteen autonomous republics" having the freedom to act independently. "school governors are legally autonomous" synonyms:self-governing, independent, sovereign, free, self-ruling, self-determining, autarchic; self-sufficient "an autonomous republic" (in Kantian moral philosophy) acting in accordance with one's moral duty rather than one's desires.

predominat

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance To have controlling power or influence predominant prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/ adjective adjective: predominant present as the strongest or main element. "the predominant colour was white" synonyms: main, chief, principal, most important, of greatest importance, primary, prime, overriding, uppermost, central, cardinal, leading, top-tier, foremost, key, paramount, preponderant, prevailing; More antonyms: subsidiary, minor having or exerting control or power. "the predominant political forces" synonyms: controlling, in control, dominant, predominating, more/most powerful, more/most important, pre-eminent, ascendant, superior, in the ascendancy, ruling, leading, principal, chief, main, supreme, prevalent; More

Flirt

behave as though sexually attracted to someone, but playfully rather than with serious intentions. "she began to tease him, flirting with other men in front of him" synonyms:trifle with, toy with, tease, lead on, philander with, dally with, make romantic advances to, court, woo, vamp; More 2. (of a bird) wave or open and shut (its wings or tail) with a quick flicking motion. "a moorhen stepped out of the reeds, flirting its white tail"

benevolent

benevolent bɪˈnɛv(ə)l(ə)nt/ adjective adjective: benevolent well meaning and kindly. "he was something of a benevolent despot" synonyms:kind, kindly, kind-hearted, warm-hearted, tender-hearted, big-hearted, good-natured, good, gracious, tolerant, benign, compassionate, caring, sympathetic, considerate, thoughtful, well meaning, obliging, accommodating, helpful, decent, neighbourly, public-spirited, charitable, altruistic, humane, humanitarian, philanthropic; More generous, magnanimous, munificent, unselfish, ungrudging, unstinting, open-handed, free-handed, free, liberal, lavish, bountiful, beneficent, indulgent; literarybounteous; rarebenignant "they thought him a benevolent and conscientious guardian" antonyms:unkind, tight-fisted (of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose. "a benevolent fund" synonyms:charitable, non-profit-making, non-profit, not-for-profit; More historicalalmsgiving; rareeleemosynary "a benevolent institution for the aged and infirm" Origin

blunder

blunder ˈblʌndə/ noun 1. a stupid or careless mistake. "she stopped, finally aware of the terrible blunder she had made" synonyms:mistake, error, gaffe, fault, slip, oversight, inaccuracy, botch; More verb 1. make a stupid or careless mistake; act or speak clumsily. "he knew he'd blundered" synonyms:make a mistake, be mistaken, err, be in error, misjudge, miscalculate, bungle, trip up, be wrong, get something wrong, be wide

booze

booze buːz/ informal noun noun: booze 1. alcoholic drink. "I wonder where he's hidden his booze" synonyms:alcohol, alcoholic drink, liquor, intoxicating liquor, drink, strong drink, spirits, intoxicants; More informalgrog, firewater, gut-rot, rotgut, mother's milk, tipple, the hard stuff, the demon drink, the bottle, Dutch courage, John Barleycorn, hooch, moonshine; informalwallop, bevvy; informalsup; informaljuice, the sauce "they had a buffet lunch with loads of booze" verb verb: booze; 3rd person present: boozes; past tense: boozed; past participle: boozed; gerund or present participle: boozing 1. drink alcohol, especially in large quantities. "I expect he's boozing" synonyms:drink, have a drink, drink alcohol, indulge, tipple, imbibe, swill; More informalhit the bottle, take to the bottle, crack a bottle, knock a few back; informalbevvy; informalbend one's elbow; archaicwassail, tope "I was boozing with my mates every evening"

brothel

brothel ˈbrɒθ(ə)l/ noun noun: brothel; plural noun: brothels a house where men visit prostitutes. synonyms:bordello, house of ill repute, house of prostitution; More disorderly house; maison close; informalwhorehouse, cathouse, drum; informalknocking shop; informalcreep joint; informalcrib; euphemisticmassage parlour; archaicbawdy house, house of ill fame, bagnio, stew Origin mid 16th century (originally brothel-house ): from late Middle English brothel 'worthless man, prostitute', related to Old English brēothan 'degenerate, deteriorate'.

Conduction

conduction kənˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/ noun noun: conduction the process by which heat or electricity is directly transmitted through the material of a substance when there is a difference of temperature or of electrical potential between adjoining regions, without movement of the material. the process by which sound waves travel through a medium. the transmission of impulses along nerves. the conveying of fluid through a channel. Origin mid 16th century (in the senses 'provision for safe passage' and 'leadership'): from Latin conductio(n- ), from the verb conducere (see conduct).

confederate

confederate adjective kənˈfɛd(ə)rət/ 1. joined by an agreement or treaty. "some local groups united to form confederate councils" synonyms:federal, confederated, federated, allied, in alliance, in league, cooperating, associated, united, combined, amalgamated "some local groups united to form confederate councils" noun kənˈfɛd(ə)rət/ 1. a person one works with, especially in something secret or illegal; an accomplice. "where was his confederate, the girl who had stolen Richard's wallet?" synonyms:associate, partner, accomplice, abetter, accessory, helper, supporter, assistant, ally, collaborator, colleague; More 2. a supporter of the Confederate States of

confound

confound kənˈfaʊnd/ verb 1. cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations. "the inflation figure confounded economic analysts" synonyms:amaze, astonish, dumbfound, stagger, surprise, startle, stun, stupefy, daze, nonplus; More 2. mix up (something) with something else. "he was forever confounding managerialism with idealism"

Convention

convention kənˈvɛnʃ(ə)n/ noun noun: convention; plural noun: conventions 1. a way in which something is usually done. "to attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres" behaviour that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society. "he was an upholder of convention and correct form" synonyms:custom, usage, practice, tradition, way, habit, norm; More rule, code, canon, punctilio; accepted behaviour, conventionality, propriety, etiquette, protocol, formality, ceremonial; formalpraxis; mores; moeurs "social conventions" 2. an agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty. "the convention, signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea, aims to prevent further pollution" synonyms:agreement, accord, protocol, compact, pact; More treaty, concordat, entente; understanding, arrangement; contract, bargain, deal "a convention signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea" 3. a large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession or group. "the party held its biennial convention" synonyms:conference, meeting, congress, assembly, gathering, summit, council of delegates/representatives, symposium, forum, convocation, synod, conclave, diet, chapter; More informalcon, get-together; rarecolloquium "the annual convention of the Institute of Directors" NORTH AMERICAN an assembly of the delegates of a political party to select candidates for office. a body set up by agreement to deal with a particular issue. "the convention is a UN body responsible for the regulation of sea dumping" historical a meeting of Parliament without a summons from the sovereign. 4. BRIDGE a bid or system of bidding by which the bidder tries to convey specific information about the hand to their partner, as opposed to seeking to win the auction. Origin

corporate ladder

corporate ladder,

correlation

correlation ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ noun noun: correlation; plural noun: correlations; noun: corelation; plural noun: corelations a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things. "research showed a clear correlation between recession and levels of property crime" synonyms:connection, association, link, tie-in, tie-up, relation, relationship, interrelationship, interdependence, interconnection, interaction; More correspondence, parallel, equivalence, reciprocity, mutuality, concurrence "the correlation between smoking and lung cancer is well known" the process of establishing a relationship or connection between two or more things. "the increasingly similar basis underlying national soil maps allows correlation to take place more easily" STATISTICS interdependence of variable quantities. STATISTICS a quantity measuring the extent of the interdependence of variable quantities. Origin mid 16th century: from medieval Latin correlatio(n- ), from cor- 'together' + relatio (see relation

Formulated

create or prepare methodically. "the government has formulated a policy on waste management" synonyms: draw up, put together, work out, map out, plan, prepare, get ready, compose, produce, construct, make, develop, contrive, hatch, devise, think up, conceive, create, frame, lay, invent, originate, coin, design; More write out, write down, put in writing, put down (on paper), draft "the miners formulated a plan to keep the mines open" express (an idea) in a concise or systematic way. "the argument is sufficiently clear that it can be formulated mathematically" synonyms: express, articulate, put into words, utter, state, say, verbalize, word, phrase, render, frame, couch, voice, give voice to, give form to, give expression to; More convey, communicate, put across/over, get across/over; specify, define, particularize, itemize, detail, indicate, designate, systematize "there is a problem with the way you have formulated this question" Origin mid 19th century: from formula + -ate3, on the pattern of French formuler, from medieval Latin formulare

cynic

cynic ˈsɪnɪk/ noun 1. a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons. "some cynics thought that the controversy was all a publicity stunt" 2. a member of a school of ancient Greek philosophers founded by Antisthenes, marked by an ostentatious contempt for ease and pleasure. The movement flourished in the 3rd century BC and revived in the 1st centur

deceased

deceased dɪˈsiːst/ LAWformal noun noun: deceased 1. the recently dead person in question. "the judge inferred that the deceased was confused as to the extent of his assets" adjective adjective: deceased 1. recently dead. "the deceased man's family" synonyms:dead, expired, departed, gone, no more, passed on, passed away;More late, lost, lamented; perished, fallen, slain, slaughtered, killed, murdered; lifeless, not breathing, having breathed one's last, defunct, extinct, inanimate, insentient, insensate, inert; informal(as) dead as a doornail, six feet under, pushing up daisies, under the sod; euphemisticwith God, asleep, at peace; raredemised, exanimate "they removed the body of the deceased ambassador"

defect

defect1 noun noun: defect; plural noun: defects ˈdiːfɛkt,dɪˈfɛkt/ a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack. "genetic defects" synonyms: fault, flaw, imperfection, deficiency, weakness, weak spot/point, inadequacy, shortcoming, limitation, failing, obstruction; More Origin late Middle English (as a noun, influenced by Old French defect 'deficiency'): from Latin defectus, past participle of deficere 'desert or fail', from de- (expressing reversal) + facere 'do'. defect2 dɪˈfɛkt/ verb verb: defect; 3rd person present: defects; past tense: defected; past participle: defected; gerund or present participle: defecting abandon one's country or cause in favour of an opposing one. "he defected to the Soviet Union after the war" synonyms: desert, go over to the enemy, change sides/loyalties/allegiances, turn traitor, rebel, renege, abscond, go AWOL, quit, escape; More Origin late 16th century: from Latin defect- 'failed', from the verb deficere (see defect1).

deposit

deposit dɪˈpɒzɪt/ noun 1. a sum of money paid into a bank or building society account. "cash funds which are an alternative to bank or building society deposits" 2. a sum payable as a first instalment on the purchase of something or as a pledge for a contract, the balance being payable later. "we've saved enough for a deposit on a house" synonyms:down payment, part payment, advance payment, prepayment, instalment, security, retainer, pledge, stake; More verb 1. put or set down (something or someone) in a specific place. "he deposited a pile of school books on the kitchen table" synonyms:put (down), place, lay (down), set (down), unload, rest, settle, sit; More 2. place (something) somewhere for safekeeping. "a vault in which guests may deposit valuable property"

deprived

deprived To take away or not have something verb past tense: deprived; past participle: deprived prevent (a person or place) from having or using something. "the city was deprived of its water supplies" synonyms: dispossess, strip, divest, relieve, bereave; More archaic depose (someone, especially a member of the clergy) from office. "the Archbishop deprived a considerable number of puritan clergymen" suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits. "the charity cares for destitute and deprived children" synonyms: disadvantaged, underprivileged, poverty-stricken, impoverished, poor, destitute, needy, in need, in want, badly off, unable to make ends meet, in reduced circumstances, unable to keep the wolf from the door; More antonyms: fortunate, wealthy (of a person) lacking a specified benefit that is considered important. "the men felt sexually deprived"

derivative

derivative dɪˈrɪvətɪv/ adjective adjective: derivative 1. imitative of the work of another artist, writer, etc., and usually disapproved of for that reason. "an artist who is not in the slightest bit derivative" synonyms:imitative, unoriginal, uninventive, non-innovative, unimaginative, uninspired; More copied, plagiarized, plagiaristic, second-hand, secondary, echoic; trite, hackneyed, clichéd, stale, tired, worn out, flat, rehashed, warmed-up, stock, banal; informalcopycat, cribbed, old hat, hacky "her poetry was mannered and derivative" antonyms:original originating from, based on, or influenced by. "Darwin's work is derivative of the moral philosophers" 2. FINANCE (of a product) having a value deriving from an underlying variable asset. "equity-based derivative products" noun noun: derivative; plural noun: derivatives 1. something which is based on another source. "the aircraft is a derivative of the Falcon 20G" a word derived from another or from a root in the same or another language. "'fly-tip' is a derivative of the phrase 'on the fly'" synonyms:derived word, descendant "the word 'samurai' is a derivative of a verb meaning 'to serve'" a substance that is derived chemically from a specified compound. "crack is a highly addictive cocaine derivative" synonyms:by-product, spin-off, offshoot, subsidiary product "laudanum is a derivative of opium" 2. FINANCE an arrangement or product (such as a future, option, or warrant) whose value derives from and is dependent on the value of an underlying asset, such as a commodity, currency, or security. "the derivatives market" 3. MATHEMATICS an expression representing the rate of change of a function with respect to an independent variable.

desensitize

desensitize diːˈsɛnsɪtʌɪz/ verb past tense: desensitised; past participle: desensitised make less sensitive. "creams to desensitize the skin at the site of the injection" make (someone) less likely to feel shock or distress at scenes of cruelty or suffering by overexposure to such images. "people who view such movies become desensitized to violence" free (someone) from a phobia or neurosis by gradually exposing them to the thing that is feared.

designate

designate verb past tense: designated; past participle: designated ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/ appoint (someone) to a specified office or post. "he was designated as prime minister" synonyms:appoint, nominate, depute, delegate;More select, choose, pick, decide on, settle on; elect, name, identify, assign, allot, co-opt, ordain, induct; informalplump for "some organizations designate a press officer within the PR office" officially give a specified status or name to. "the Wye Valley is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty" synonyms:classify, class, pronounce, label, tag;More name, call, entitle, term, christen, dub, style, brand; formaldenominate "a few of the rivers are designated 'Sites of Special Scientific Interest'" Origin mid 17th century (as an adjective): from Latin designatus 'designated', past participle of designare, based on signum 'a mark

elaborate

details; detailed and complicated in design and planning. "elaborate security precautions" synonyms:complicated, detailed, intricate, complex, involved, tortuous, convoluted, serpentine, tangled, knotty, confusing, bewildering, baffling; More verb ɪˈlabəreɪt/ 1. develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail. "the theory was proposed by Cope and elaborated by Osborn" 2. BIOLOGY (of a natural agency) produce (a substance) from its elements or simpler constituents. "many amino acid and peptide hormones are elaborated by neural tissue"

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detergent dɪˈtəːdʒ(ə)nt/ noun 1. a water-soluble cleansing agent which combines with impurities and dirt to make them more soluble, and differs from soap in not forming a scum with the salts in hard water. "liquid detergents" synonyms:cleaner, cleanser; More adjective 1. relating to detergents or their action. "staining that resists detergent action" synonyms:cleaning, cleansing; technicalsurface-active "staining that resists detergent action"

dominant

dominant ˈdɒmɪnənt/제출 adjective adjective: dominant 1. having power and influence over others. "they are now in an even more dominant position in the market" synonyms: presiding, ruling, governing, controlling, commanding, ascendant, supreme, authoritative, most influential, most powerful, superior; More antonyms: subservient, submissive (of a high place) overlooking others. GENETICS relating to or denoting heritable characteristics which are controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring even when inherited from only one parent. "it is the dominant gene causing polydactyly" ECOLOGY denoting the predominant species in a plant (or animal) community. "red spruce is a dominant species in many types of forest" (in decision theory) denoting a choice that is at least as good as the alternatives in all circumstances, and better in some. "holding back is here a dominant strategy" noun noun: dominant; plural noun: dominants 1. GENETICS a dominant trait or gene. "this disorder is inherited as a dominant" ECOLOGY a dominant species in a plant (or animal) community. "oak is a long-established dominant" 2. MUSIC the fifth note of the diatonic scale of any key, or the key based on this, considered in relation to the key of the tonic. Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin dominant- 'ruling, governing', from the verb dominari (see dominate).

Elaborate

elaborate adjective ɪˈlab(ə)rət/ 1. involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning. "elaborate security precautions" synonyms:complicated, detailed, intricate, complex, involved, tortuous, convoluted, serpentine, tangled, knotty, confusing, bewildering, baffling; More verb ɪˈlabəreɪt/ 1. develop or present (a theory, policy, or system) in further detail. "the theory was proposed by Cope and elaborated by Osborn" 2. BIOLOGY (of a natural agency) produce (a substance) from its elements or simpler constituents. "many amino acid and peptide hormones are elaborated by neural tissue"

empirical

empirical ɛmˈpɪrɪk(ə)l,ɪmˈpɪrɪk(ə)l/ adjective adjective: empirical based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic. "they provided considerable empirical evidence to support their argument" synonyms:observed, seen, factual, actual, real, verifiable, first-hand; More experimental, experiential; practical, pragmatic, hands-on, applied; technicalheuristic; rareempiric "many of these predictions have received empirical confirmation" antonyms:theoretical

engulf

engulf ɪnˈɡʌlf,ɛnˈɡʌlf/ verb verb: engulf; 3rd person present: engulfs; past tense: engulfed; past participle: engulfed; gerund or present participle: engulfing 1. (of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely. "the cafe was engulfed in flames" synonyms:inundate, flood, deluge, immerse, swamp, wash out, swallow up, submerge; More bury, envelop, snow under, overtake, overwhelm, overrun "their new home was engulfed by stinking brown flood water" eat or swallow (something) whole. "the toad can engulf nestling birds" 2. powerfully affect (someone); overwhelm. "a feeling of anguish so great that it threatened to engulf him" synonyms:inundate, flood, deluge, immerse, swamp, wash out, swallow up, submerge; More bury, envelop, snow under, overtake, overwhelm, overrun "their new home was engulfed by stinking brown flood water

epilepsy

epilepsy ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/제출 noun noun: epilepsy a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Origin mid 16th century: from French épilepsie, or via late Latin from Greek epilēpsia, from epilambanein 'seize, attack', from epi 'upon' + lambanein 'take hold of'.

eradicate

eradicate ɪˈradɪkeɪt/ verb verb: eradicate; 3rd person present: eradicates; past tense: eradicated; past participle: eradicated; gerund or present participle: eradicating destroy completely; put an end to. "this disease has been eradicated from the world" synonyms:get rid of, eliminate, do away with, remove, suppress; More exterminate, destroy, annihilate, extirpate, obliterate, kill, wipe out, liquidate, decimate, finish off; abolish, stamp out, extinguish, quash, wipe off the face of the earth, wipe off the map; erase, efface, excise, expunge; root out, uproot, weed out; informalzap; rarederacinate "make sure that the lice have all been eradicated" Origin

ethic

ethic ˈɛθɪk/ noun noun: ethic; plural noun: ethics 1. a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct. "the puritan ethic was being replaced by the hedonist ethic" adjective rare adjective: ethic 1. relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these. "the ethic question is of wider import"

ethnic

ethnic ˈɛθnɪk/ adjective 1. relating to a population subgroup (within a larger or dominant national or cultural group) with a common national or cultural tradition. "ethnic and cultural rights and traditions" synonyms:racial, race-related, ethnological, genetic, inherited; More 2. archaic

facult

faculty ˈfak(ə)lti/ noun 1. an inherent mental or physical power. "her critical faculties" synonyms:power, capability, capacity, facility, potential, potentiality, propensity, wherewithal, means, preparedness;More 2. a group of university departments concerned with a major division of knowledge. "the Faculty of Arts" synonyms:department, school, division, section "the arts faculty"

fertilizer

fertilizer ˈfəːtɪlʌɪzə/ noun noun: fertilizer; plural noun: fertilizers; noun: fertiliser; plural noun: fertilisers a chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility. "sewage sludge could be a valuable fertilizer for use in British forests" synonyms:plant food, dressing "farmers rely on fertilizer to expand output"

flaw

flaw1 flɔː/ noun noun: flaw; plural noun: flaws 1. a mark, blemish, or other imperfection which mars a substance or object. "a flaw in the glass" synonyms:defect, blemish, fault, imperfection, deficiency, weakness, weak spot/point, inadequacy, shortcoming, limitation, failing, foible;More shortfall, insufficiency, lack, want, omission; snag, kink, deformity, taint, crack, fissure, break, tear, split, scratch, chip, fracture, spot; mistake, error; bug, virus; informalglitch, gremlin "the type of reactor used at Chernobyl had a design flaw" antonyms:strength a fault or weakness in a person's character. "he had his flaws, but he was still a great teacher" synonyms:defect, blemish, fault, imperfection, deficiency, weakness, weak spot/point, inadequacy, shortcoming, limitation, failing, foible; More shortfall, insufficiency, lack, want, omission; snag, kink, deformity, taint, crack, fissure, break, tear, split, scratch, chip, fracture, spot; mistake, error; bug, virus; informalglitch, gremlin "the type of reactor used at Chernobyl had a design flaw" antonyms:strength a mistake or shortcoming in a plan, theory, etc. which causes it to fail or reduces its effectiveness. "there were fundamental flaws in the case for reforming local government" synonyms:defect, blemish, fault, imperfection, deficiency, weakness, weak spot/point, inadequacy, shortcoming, limitation, failing, foible; More shortfall, insufficiency, lack, want, omission; snag, kink, deformity, taint, crack, fissure, break, tear, split, scratch, chip, fracture, spot; mistake, error; bug, virus; informalglitch, gremlin "the type of reactor used at Chernobyl had a design flaw" antonyms:strength verb verb: flaw; 3rd person present: flaws; past tense: flawed; past participle: flawed; gerund or present participle: flawing 1. mar, weaken, or invalidate (something). "the computer game was flawed by poor programming"

flaw

flaw1 flɔː/ noun noun: flaw; plural noun: flaws 1. a mark, blemish, or other imperfection which mars a substance or object. "a flaw in the glass" synonyms:defect, blemish, fault, imperfection, deficiency, weakness, weak spot/point, inadequacy, shortcoming, limitation, failing, foible;More shortfall, insufficiency, lack, want, omission; snag, kink, deformity, taint, crack, fissure, break, tear, split, scratch, chip, fracture, spot; mistake, error; bug, virus; informalglitch, gremlin "the type of reactor used at Chernobyl had a design flaw" antonyms:strength a fault or weakness in a person's character. "he had his flaws, but he was still a great teacher" synonyms:defect, blemish, fault, imperfection, deficiency, weakness, weak spot/point, inadequacy, shortcoming, limitation, failing, foible; More shortfall, insufficiency, lack, want, omission; snag, kink, deformity, taint, crack, fissure, break, tear, split, scratch, chip, fracture, spot; mistake, error; bug, virus; informalglitch, gremlin "the type of reactor used at Chernobyl had a design flaw" antonyms:strength a mistake or shortcoming in a plan, theory, etc. which causes it to fail or reduces its effectiveness. "there were fundamental flaws in the case for reforming local government" synonyms:defect, blemish, fault, imperfection, deficiency, weakness, weak spot/point, inadequacy, shortcoming, limitation, failing, foible; More shortfall, insufficiency, lack, want, omission; snag, kink, deformity, taint, crack, fissure, break, tear, split, scratch, chip, fracture, spot; mistake, error; bug, virus; informalglitch, gremlin "the type of reactor used at Chernobyl had a design flaw" antonyms:strength verb verb: flaw; 3rd person present: flaws; past tense: flawed; past participle: flawed; gerund or present participle: flawing 1. mar, weaken, or invalidate (something). "the computer game was flawed by poor programming" Origin

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flesh

flesh flɛʃ/ noun 1. the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of a human or an animal. "she grabbed Anna's arm, her fingers sinking into the flesh" synonyms:muscle, tissue, muscle tissue, meat, brawn; informalbeef "you're as thin as a rake—you need a sight more flesh on your bones" verb 1. put weight on. "he had fleshed out to a solid 220 pounds" synonyms:put on weight, gain weight, get heavier, grow fat/fatter, fatten up, get fat, fill out; More 2. stimulate (a hound or hawk) to hunt by feeding it a piece of flesh from a recently killed animal. "I have fleshed my bloodhound"

gilded

gilded [gil-did] adjective covered or highlighted with gold or something of a golden color. having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth.

devote

give all or most of one's time or resources to (a person or activity). "I wanted to devote more time to my family" synonyms:allocate, assign, allot, commit, give, give over, afford, apportion, surrender, consign, sacrifice, pledge, dedicate, consecrate; More set aside, earmark, reserve, designate, spare "they need to devote considerable time to career planning" use a certain amount of space or time to cover (a topic). "a full page is devoted to each ski run" 2. archaic invoke or pronounce a curse upon. "the hostile army was devoted with dire execrations to the gods of war" Origin

gynaecomastia

gynaecomastia ˌɡʌɪnɪkə(ʊ)ˈmastɪə,ɡʌɪˈniːkə(ʊ)mastɪə,dʒʌɪnɪkə(ʊ)ˈmastɪə/ noun MEDICINE noun: gynecomastia enlargement of a man's breasts, usually due to hormone imbalance or hormone therapy.

ensued

happen or occur afterwards or as a result. "the difficulties which ensued from their commitment to Cuba" synonyms:result, follow, develop, stem, spring, arise, derive, evolve, proceed, emerge, emanate, issue, flow; More occur, happen, take place, surface, crop up, spring up, present itself, come next, come about, transpire, supervene; be caused by, be brought about by, be produced by, originate in, accompany, be attended by, be consequent on, come after; supervene on; literarycome to pass, befall, betide; archaichap; rareeventuate "a fierce argument ensued from his remark"

derivative

imitative of the work of another artist, writer, etc., and usually disapproved of for that reason. "an artist who is not in the slightest bit derivative" synonyms:imitative, unoriginal, uninventive, non-innovative, unimaginative, uninspired; More copied, plagiarized, plagiaristic, second-hand, secondary, echoic; trite, hackneyed, clichéd, stale, tired, worn out, flat, rehashed, warmed-up, stock, banal; informalcopycat, cribbed, old hat, hacky "her poetry was mannered and derivative" antonyms:original originating from, based on, or influenced by. "Darwin's work is derivative of the moral philosophers" 2. FINANCE (of a product) having a value deriving from an underlying variable asset. "equity-based derivative products" noun noun: derivative; plural noun: derivatives 1. something which is based on another source. "the aircraft is a derivative of the Falcon 20G" a word derived from another or from a root in the same or another language. "'fly-tip' is a derivative of the phrase 'on the fly'" synonyms:derived word, descendant "the word 'samurai' is a derivative of a verb meaning 'to serve'" a substance that is derived chemically from a specified compound. "crack is a highly addictive cocaine derivative" synonyms:by-product, spin-off, offshoot, subsidiary product "laudanum is a derivative of opium" 2. FINANCE an arrangement or product (such as a future, option, or warrant) whose value derives from and is dependent on the value of an underlying asset, such as a commodity, currency, or security. "the derivatives market" 3. MATHEMATICS an expression representing the rate of change of a function with respect to an independent variable. Origin

Impeach

impeach ɪmˈpiːtʃ/ verb verb: impeach; 3rd person present: impeaches; past tense: impeached; past participle: impeached; gerund or present participle: impeaching call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice). "there is no desire to impeach the privileges of the House of Commons" synonyms:challenge, question, call into question, cast doubt on, raise doubts about "the headlines did much to impeach their clean image" antonyms:confirm BRITISH charge (someone) with treason or another crime against the state. US charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct. synonyms:indict, charge, accuse, bring a charge against, bring a case against, lay charges against, prefer charges against, arraign, take to court, put on trial, bring to trial, prosecute; informalhave the law on "congressional moves to impeach the president" antonyms:acquit

implore

implore ɪmˈplɔː/ verb verb: implore; 3rd person present: implores; past tense: implored; past participle: implored; gerund or present participle: imploring beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. "he implored her to change her mind" synonyms:plead with, beg, entreat, beseech, appeal to, pray, ask, request, solicit, supplicate, importune, call on; More exhort, urge, enjoin, press, push, petition, encourage, bid; rareobtest, obsecrate, impetrate "his mother implored him to continue studying" archaic beg earnestly for. "I implore mercy" Origin

Enrich

improve or enhance the quality or value of. "her exposure to museums enriched her life in France" synonyms: enhance, make richer, improve, add to, augment, supplement, complement, boost, upgrade, reinforce; More raise, lift, refine, polish, heighten, deepen, elevate, aggrandize, intensify, exalt "the fine arts can certainly enrich our society" make more nutritious, improve, vitaminize "many convenience foods are enriched with minerals and vitamins" fertilize, add fertilizer to, make more fertile, improve; compost, dung, manure, mulch, dress "ants enrich, drain, and air the soil" antonyms: spoil, devalue, impoverish add to the nutritive value of (food) by adding vitamins or nutrients. "porridge oats enriched with extra oat bran" increase the proportion of a particular isotope in (an element), especially that of the fissile isotope U-235 in uranium, so as to make it more powerful or explosive. "enriched uranium" 2. make (someone) wealthy or wealthier. "top party members had enriched themselves

improvident

improvident ɪmˈprɒvɪd(ə)nt/ without foresight adjective: not given careful consideratio not preparing for the future; incautious

interval

interval ˈɪntəv(ə)l/ noun noun: interval; plural noun: intervals 1. an intervening time. "after his departure, there was an interval of many years without any meetings" synonyms:interim, interlude, intervening time, intervening period, meantime, meanwhile; interregnum "polling day was a week away and Baldwin made two speeches in the interval" a component of activity in interval training. "they ran, sprinted, and jogged for four 15-minute intervals at two different times" 2. a pause or break in activity. "an interval of mourning" synonyms:intermission, interlude, entr'acte, break, recess, pause, gap; More lull, respite; half-time "I returned to my balcony seat after the interval" BRITISH a period of time separating parts of a theatrical or musical performance. a break between the parts of a sports match. "United led 3-0 at the interval" 3. a space between two things; a gap. synonyms:stretch, distance, span, area; More space, gap, interspace "the rapids have some short intervals of still water" 4. the difference in pitch between two sounds. Origin

intimacy

intimacy ˈɪntɪməsi/ noun close familiarity or friendship. "the intimacy between a husband and wife" synonyms:closeness, togetherness, affinity, rapport, attachment, familiarity, confidentiality, close association, close relationship, close attachment, close friendship, friendliness, comradeship, companionship, amity, affection, mutual affection, warmth, warm feelings, understanding, fellow feeling; More a cosy and private or relaxed atmosphere. "the room had a peaceful sense of intimacy about it" euphemistic sexual intercourse. synonyms:sexual relations, sexual intercourse, sex, intercourse, lovemaking, act of love, carnal knowledge, sexual congress, congress; More

intuitive

intuitive ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ adjective adjective: intuitive using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive. "his intuitive understanding of the readers' real needs" synonyms:instinctive, intuitional, instinctual; More innate, inborn, inherent, untaught, unlearned, natural, congenital, inbuilt, built-in, ingrown; automatic, unconscious, subconscious, involuntary, spontaneous, impulsive, unthinking; informalgut "he had an intuitive grasp of people's moods" (chiefly of computer software) easy to use and understand. Origin

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jinx dʒɪŋks/ noun noun: jinx; plural noun: jinxes 1. a person or thing that brings bad luck. "he regarded her as a jinx because she had lost her husband" synonyms:curse, spell, hoodoo, malediction, plague, affliction; More the evil eye, black magic, voodoo, bad luck, evil fortune; cess; hex; informalthe kiss of death; archaicmalison "the jinx struck six days later, when fire gutted the building" verb verb: jinx; 3rd person present: jinxes; past tense: jinxed; past participle: jinxed; gerund or present participle: jinxing 1. bring bad luck to; cast an evil spell on. "the play is jinxed" synonyms:curse, cast a spell on, put the evil eye on, hoodoo, bewitch; More point the bone at; hex; informalmozz, put the mozz on; rareaccurse "some people believe the family is jinxed" Origin

Keywoker

key worker is a public sector employee who is considered to provide an essential service. The term is often used in the United Kingdom in the context of those essential workers who may find it difficult to buy property in the area where they work.[1]

dissonant

lacking harmony. "irregular, dissonant chords" synonyms:inharmonious, disharmonious, discordant, unmelodious, atonal, tuneless, off-key, cacophonous; More harsh, strident, grating, jarring "dissonant sounds" antonyms:harmonious unsuitable or unusual in combination; clashing. "Jackson employs both harmonious and dissonant colour choices" synonyms:incongruous, anomalous, irreconcilable, discrepant, disagreeing, clashing; More disparate, different, dissimilar, inconsistent, incompatible, contradictory "Jackson employs both harmonious and dissonant colour choices" antonyms:harmonious, similar Origin

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lament ləˈmɛnt/ noun 1. a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. "his mother's night-long laments for his father" synonyms:wail, wailing, lamentation, moan, moaning, groan, weeping, crying, sob, sobbing, keening, howl, complaint; More 2. a complaint. "there were constant laments about the conditions of employment" verb 1. express passionate grief about. "he was lamenting the death of his infant daughter" synonyms:mourn, grieve (for/over), weep for, shed tears for; More 2. express regret or disappointment about something. "she lamented the lack of shops in the town" synonyms:bemoan, bewail, complain about, deplore, regret, rue;

Peripheral

late 16th century (denoting a line that forms the boundary of something): via late Latin from Greek periphereia 'circumference', from peripherēs 'revolving around', from peri- 'around' + pherein 'to bear'.

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magnify ˈmaɡnɪfʌɪ/ verb gerund or present participle: magnifying 1. make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope. "the retinal image will be magnified" synonyms:enlarge, boost, enhance, maximize, increase, augment, extend, expand, amplify, intensify, heighten, deepen, broaden, widen, dilate; informalblow up "the image is magnified by an eyepiece" 2. archaic praise highly; glorify. "praise the Lord and magnify Him" synonyms:praise, bless, worship, venerate, adore, extol "my soul doth magnify the lord"

Mandate

mandate noun ˈmandeɪt/ 1. an official order or commission to do something. "a mandate to seek the release of political prisoners" synonyms:instruction, directive, direction, decree, command, order, injunction, edict, charge, commission, bidding, warrant, ruling, ordinance, law, statute, fiat; More 2. the authority to carry out a policy, regarded as given by the electorate to a party or candidate that wins an election. "he called an election to seek a mandate for his policies" synonyms:authority, approval, acceptance, ratification, endorsement; More verb manˈdeɪt/ 1. give (someone) authority to act in a certain way. "the rightful king was mandated and sanctioned by God" 2. historical (of territory) be assigned to (another power) under a mandate of the League of Nations. "mandated territories"

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manifesto manɪˈfɛstəʊ/ noun noun: manifesto; plural noun: manifestos a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate. "he may fudge key issues in the Labour manifesto" synonyms:policy statement, platform, programme, declaration, proclamation, pronouncement, announcement, publication, notification; pronunciamento

mediocre

mediocre ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ adjective of only average quality; not very good. "he is an enthusiastic if mediocre painter" synonyms:ordinary, common, commonplace, indifferent, average, middle-of-the-road, middling, medium, moderate, everyday, workaday, tolerable, passable, adequate, fair; More

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misconstrue mɪskənˈstruː/ verb past tense: misconstrued; past participle: misconstrued interpret (a person's words or actions) wrongly. "my advice was deliberately misconstrued" synonyms:misunderstand, misinterpret, put a wrong interpretation on, misconceive, misapprehend, mistake, misread, miss, confuse, confound, take amiss; More miscalculate, err, be mistaken, get the wrong idea, get it/someone wrong, receive a false impression, be under a delusion, get (hold of) the wrong end of the stick, be at cross purposes; informalbe barking up the wrong tree "his indifference can easily be misconstrued as arrogance"

mockery

mockery ˈmɒk(ə)ri/ noun teasing and contemptuous language or behaviour directed at a particular person or thing. "stung by her mockery, Frankie hung his head" synonyms:ridicule, derision, jeering, sneering, contempt, scorn, scoffing, joking, teasing, taunting, sarcasm, ragging, chaffing, jibing; More an absurd misrepresentation or imitation of something. "after a mockery of a trial in London, he was executed" synonyms:travesty, charade, farce, parody, laughing stock, caricature, lampoon, burlesque, apology, excuse, poor substitute "the trial was a mockery" archaic ludicrously futile action. "in her bitterness she felt that all rejoicing was mockery"

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modulate ˈmɒdjʊleɪt/ verb verb: modulate; 3rd person present: modulates; past tense: modulated; past participle: modulated; gerund or present participle: modulating 1. exert a modifying or controlling influence on. "the state attempts to modulate private business's cash flow" synonyms:regulate, adjust, set, attune, balance, harmonize, temper, modify, moderate "the cells modulate the body's immune response" 2. vary the strength, tone, or pitch of (one's voice). "we all modulate our voice by hearing it" synonyms:adjust, change the tone of, vary, inflect "she modulated her voice so as to speak more gently" alter the amplitude or frequency of (an electromagnetic wave or other oscillation) in accordance with the variations of a second signal, typically one of a lower frequency. "radio waves are modulated to carry the analogue information of the voice" MUSIC change from one key to another. "the first half of the melody, modulating from E minor to G" change from one form or condition into (another). "the fraught silence would modulate into conciliatory monosyllables" Origin

mutual

mutual ˈmjuːtʃʊəl,ˈmjuːtʃ(ə)l/ adjective adjective: mutual 1. (of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties towards the other or others. "a partnership based on mutual respect and understanding" synonyms:reciprocal, reciprocated, requited, returned, give-and-take, interchangeable, interactive, complementary, correlative; More common, joint, shared "a partnership based on mutual respect and understanding" (of two or more people) having the same specified relationship to each other. "they cooperated as potentially mutual beneficiaries of the settlement" synonyms:reciprocal, reciprocated, requited, returned, give-and-take, interchangeable, interactive, complementary, correlative; More common, joint, shared "a partnership based on mutual respect and understanding" 2. held in common by two or more parties. "we were introduced by a mutual friend" 3. denoting a building society or insurance company owned by its members and dividing some or all of its profits between them. "Scottish Amicable may switch from mutual to plc status" noun noun: mutual; plural noun: mutuals 1. a mutual building society or insurance company. "life insurance firms are mutuals, owned by their policyholders"

nappy

nappy1 ˈnapi/제출 nounBRITISH noun: nappy; plural noun: nappies a piece of towelling or other absorbent material wrapped round a baby's bottom and between its legs to absorb and retain urine and faeces. "he is busy making bottles and changing dirty nappies" synonyms: diaper; More Origin or America pam

naughty

naughty ˈnɔːti/ adjective 1. (especially of a child) badly behaved; disobedient. "you've been a really naughty boy" 2. informal mildly rude or indecent, typically because related to sex. "naughty goings-on" synonyms:indecent, risqué, rude, racy, ribald, bawdy, broad, spicy, suggestive, titillating, improper, indelicate, indecorous, off colour; More

navel

navel ˈneɪv(ə)l/ noun a rounded knotty depression in the centre of a person's belly caused by the detachment of the umbilical cord after birth; the umbilicus. synonyms:informalbelly button, tummy button; technicalumbilicus the central point of a place. "the Incas saw Cuzco as the navel of the world" synonyms:centre, central point, middle, midpoint, hub, nub, focal point, focus, pivot, nucleus, heart, core, eye; rareomphalos "Cyprus was the navel of Byzantine culture"

nest

nest nɛst/ noun noun: nest; plural noun: nests 1. a structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young. "two sparrows frantically building a nest" synonyms:roost, eyrie; More nest box, nesting box; birdhouse "in May and June, the females build a nest and incubate their eggs" a place where an insect or other animal breeds or shelters. "an ants' nest" synonyms:lair, den, drey, lodge, burrow, set, form "usually the animals will awake and disperse rapidly from the nest if disturbed" something in the form of a bowl or layer, used to hold, protect, or support something. "potato nests filled with okra" a person's snug or secluded retreat. "I'm off to my cosy nest" synonyms:hideaway, hiding place, hideout, retreat, shelter, refuge, snuggery, nook, den, haunt; informalhidey-hole "a cosy little love nest" 2. a place filled with undesirable people, activities, or things. "a nest of spies" synonyms:hotbed, den, breeding ground, cradle, seedbed, forcing house "the place was a perpetual nest of intrigue" 3. a set of similar objects of graduated sizes, made so that each smaller one fits into the next in size for storage. "a nest of tables" synonyms:cluster, set, group, assemblage "a nest of tables" verb verb: nest; 3rd person present: nests; past tense: nested; past participle: nested; gerund or present participle: nesting 1. (of a bird or other animal) use or build a nest. "the owls often nest in barns" 2. fit (an object or objects) inside a larger one. "the town is nested inside a large crater on the flanks of a volcano" (of a set of objects) fit inside one another. "Russian dolls that nest inside one another" (especially in computing and linguistics) place (an object or element) in a lower position in a hierarchy. "organisms classified in a series of nested sets"

thyroid

noun noun: thyroid; noun: thyroid gland; plural noun: thyroid glands; noun: thyroid cartilage; plural noun: thyroid cartilages 1. a large ductless gland in the neck which secretes hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism. "thyroid function" an extract prepared from the thyroid gland of animals and used in treating deficiency of thyroid hormones. 2. a large cartilage of the larynx, a projection of which forms the Adam's apple in humans

hypocrisy

noun [ U ] UK ​ /hɪˈpɒk.rɪ.si/ US ​ /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/ disapproving C2 a situation in which someone pretends to believe something that they do not really believe, or that is the opposite of what they do or say at another time: There's one rule for her and another rule for everyone else and it's sheer hypocrisy. More examples Her strongest criticism was reserved for the prime minister whom she accused of 'nauseating hypocrisy'.I'm amazed at the hypocrisy of the man - buying a foreign car after urging everyone else to buy British products.In constantly criticizing others for being intolerant while refusing to hear anyone else's view, they are guilty of supreme hypocrisy.His behaviour in this whole affair does rather savour of hypocrisy - he's certainly not without blame himself.Why can't politicians just be honest with themselves and stop all this hypocrisy?

Sustainability

noun: sustainability the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level. "the sustainability of economic growth" avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. "the pursuit of global environmental sustainability"

obscene

obscene əbˈsiːn/ adjective (of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency. "obscene jokes" synonyms:pornographic, indecent, salacious, smutty, X-rated, lewd, rude, dirty, filthy, vulgar, foul, coarse, crude, gross, vile, nasty, disgusting, offensive, shameless, immoral, improper, immodest, impure, indecorous, indelicate, unwholesome, scabrous, off colour, lubricious, risqué, ribald, bawdy, suggestive, titillating, racy, erotic, carnal, sensual, sexy, lascivious, lecherous, licentious, libidinous, goatish, degenerate, depraved, amoral, debauched, dissolute, prurient; More offending against moral principles; repugnant. "using animals' skins for fur coats is obscene" synonyms:shocking, scandalous, vile, foul, atrocious, outrageous, heinous, wicked, evil, odious, abhorrent, abominable, disgusting, hideous, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, repellent, obnoxious, offensive, objectionable, loathsome, hateful, nauseating, sickening, awful, dreadful, terrible, frightful, ghastly;

Valid

of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent. "a valid criticism" synonyms:well founded, sound, well grounded, reasonable, rational, logical, justifiable, defensible, defendable, supportable, sustainable, maintainable, workable, arguable, able to hold water, plausible, telling, viable, bona fide; More cogent, effective, powerful, convincing, credible, believable, substantial, forceful, strong, weighty, authoritative, reliable; rarevindicable "a valid criticism" legally binding due to having been executed in compliance with the law. "a valid contract" synonyms:correct, authentic, legally acceptable, proper, bona fide, genuine, official, signed and sealed; More lawful, legal, licit, legitimate, legally binding, binding, contractual; in force, in effect, effective "only one valid nomination was received" antonyms:invalid, illegal, void legally or officially acceptable. "the visas are valid for thirty days" Origin late 16th century: from French valide or Latin validus 'strong', from valere 'be strong'.

Diplomatic

of or concerning diplomacy. "diplomatic relations with Britain were broken" synonyms:ambassadorial, consular, foreign-policy, political "a month of hectic diplomatic activity" having or showing an ability to deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way. "he tried his best to be diplomatic" synonyms:tactful, sensitive, subtle, delicate, discreet; More judicious, discerning, prudent, politic, clever, skilful; polite, thoughtful, understanding, careful "he tried his best to be diplomatic" antonyms:indiscreet, tactless 2. (of an edition or copy) exactly reproducing an original version. "a diplomatic transcription

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pervasive [per-vey-siv] adjective spread throughout:The corruption is so pervasive that it is accepted as the way to do business.

polygamy

polygamy pəˈlɪɡəmi/ noun noun: polygamy the practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time. ZOOLOGY a pattern of mating in which an animal has more than one mate. BOTANY the condition of bearing some flowers with stamens only, some with pistils only, and some with both, on the same or different plants. Origin late 16th century: from French polygamie, via late Latin from Greek polugamia, from polugamos 'often marrying'.

Pragmatic

pragmatic praɡˈmatɪk/ adjective adjective: pragmatic dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. "a pragmatic approach to politics" relating to philosophical or political pragmatism. LINGUISTICS relating to pragmatics.

Precarious

precarious prɪˈkɛːrɪəs/ adjective adjective: precarious not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. "a precarious ladder" dependent on chance; uncertain. "he made a precarious living as a painter" synonyms:uncertain, insecure, unreliable, unsure, unpredictable, undependable, risky, hazardous, dangerous, unsafe, hanging by a thread, hanging in the balance, perilous, treacherous, on a slippery slope, on thin ice, touch-and-go, built on sand, doubtful, dubious, delicate, tricky, problematic; More unsettled, unstable, unsteady, shaky, rocky, wobbly; informaldicey, chancy, hairy, iffy; informaldodgy; archaicparlous "the club's precarious financial position" antonyms:safe, secure

precarious

precarious prɪˈkɛːrɪəs/ adjective adjective: precarious not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. "a precarious ladder" dependent on chance; uncertain. "he made a precarious living as a painter" synonyms:uncertain, insecure, unreliable, unsure, unpredictable, undependable, risky, hazardous, dangerous, unsafe, hanging by a thread, hanging in the balance, perilous, treacherous, on a slippery slope, on thin ice, touch-and-go, built on sand, doubtful, dubious, delicate, tricky, problematic; More unsettled, unstable, unsteady, shaky, rocky, wobbly; informaldicey, chancy, hairy, iffy; informaldodgy; archaicparlous "the club's precarious financial position" antonyms:safe, secure

procedure

procedure prəˈsiːdʒə/ noun an established or official way of doing something. "the police are now reviewing procedures" synonyms:course of action, line of action, plan of action, policy, series of steps, plan, method, system, strategy, stratagem, way, approach, formula, mechanism, methodology, MO (modus operandi), SOP (standard operating procedure), technique, means, measure, process, proceeding, operation, agenda; More a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner. "the standard procedure for informing new employees about conditions of work" a surgical operation. "the procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic"

procrastinate

procrastinate prə(ʊ)ˈkrastɪneɪt verb verb: procrastinate; 3rd person present: procrastinates; past tense: procrastinated; past participle: procrastinated; gerund or present participle: procrastinating delay or postpone action; put off doing something. "the temptation will be to procrastinate until the power struggle plays itself out" synonyms: delay, put off doing something, postpone action, defer action, be dilatory, use delaying tactics, stall, temporize, play for time, play a waiting game, dally, drag one's feet/heels, take one's time; More Origin late 16th century: from Latin procrastinat- 'deferred till the morning', from the verb procrastinare, from pro- 'forward' + crastinus 'belonging to tomorrow' (from cras 'tomorrow').

Prolific

prolific prəˈlɪfɪk/ adjective 1. (of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring. "in captivity tigers are prolific breeders" synonyms:productive, creative, inventive, fertile "he was enormously prolific, writing 263 solo cantatas and arias" 2. present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful. "mahogany was once prolific in the tropical forests" synonyms:plentiful, abundant, bountiful, profuse, copious, luxuriant, rich, lush, proliferative; More

Prompt

prompt prɒm(p)t/ verb 1. (of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling). "the violence prompted a wave of refugees to flee the country" synonyms:give rise to, bring about, cause, occasion, result in, lead to, elicit, produce, bring on, engender, induce, call forth, evoke, precipitate, trigger, spark off, provoke, instigate "the move could prompt a rise in UK base lending rates" 2. encourage (a hesitating speaker) to say something. "'And the picture?' he prompted" synonyms:remind, cue, give someone a cue, help out, coach, feed; More noun 1. an act of encouraging a hesitating speaker. "with barely a prompt, Barbara talked on" 2. the time limit for the payment of an account, stated on a prompt note. adjective 1. done without delay; immediate. "she would have died but for the prompt action of two ambulancemen" synonyms:quick, swift, rapid, speedy, fast, direct, immediate, instant, instantaneous, expeditious, early, punctual, in good time, on time, timely; More adverb BRITISH 1. exactly (with reference to a specified time). "I set off at three-thirty prompt" synonyms:exactly, precisely, sharp, on the dot, dead, dead on, promptly, punctually, on the nail; More

provision

provision prəˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ noun 1. the action of providing or supplying something for use. "new contracts for the provision of services" synonyms:supplying, supply, providing, purveying, delivery, furnishing, equipping, giving, donation, allocation, distribution, presentation "the President condemned the provision of weapons to guerrillas" 2. an amount or thing supplied or provided. "changing levels of transport provision" synonyms:facilities, services, amenities, resource(s), equipment, arrangements, solutions; More verb 1. supply with food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey. "civilian contractors were responsible for provisioning these armies" 2. set aside an amount in an organization's accounts for a known liability. "financial institutions have to provision against loan losses"

prud

prude pruːd/ noun a person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity. "the sex was so ambiguous and romantic that none but a prude could find it objectionable" synonyms:puritan, prig, killjoy, moral zealot/fanatic, moralist, Mrs Grundy, Grundy, old maid, schoolmarm, pietist, Victorian, priggish person; More

advocacy

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy. "his outspoken advocacy of the agreement has won no friends" synonyms:support for, argument for, arguing for, calling for, pushing for, pressing for; More defence, espousal, espousing, approval, approving, endorsement, endorsing, recommendation, recommending, advising in favour, backing, supporting, favouring, promotion, promoting, championship, championing, sanctioning, acceptance; informalboosterism "he incurred opprobrium for his advocacy of contraception" 2. the profession or work of a legal advocate. "solicitors should have a record of advocacy in the lower courts" Origin late Middle English: via Old French from medieval Latin advocatia, from advocare 'summon, call to one's

pull back

pull back v. 1. To haul or tug something or someone backward: I pulled my hair back and put it in a ponytail. She pulled back the curtain and looked outside. He pulled me back from the edge of the cliff. 2. To withdraw or retreat: The firefighters pulled back when the fire reached the gas tanks. 3. To order someone to withdraw or retreat: The commander pulled the troops back to a safer position. Aid organizations are pulling back volunteers until the fighting in that area stops. See also: back, pull

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pull out v. 1. To remove something: I pulled out the splinter with a pair of tweezers. The chef pulled a lobster out of the tank. 2. To bring something forth; produce something: She reached into her purse and pulled out her wallet. The mugger pulled a knife out and threatened us. 3. To leave or depart. Used of a vehicle, passenger, or driver: The train pulls out at noon. We pulled out of town in the evening. 4. To enter a lane of traffic: The car pulled out onto the highway. The truck pulled out in front of us. 5. To withdraw from some situation or commitment; get out of some situation: The troops will pull out from the occupied area as soon as peace is restored. After the crash, many Wall Street investors pulled out. The pilot pulled out of a nose dive. 6. To withdraw something or someone, as from a situation or commitment: The government pulled out its ambassador before the war began. We pulled the children out of school and educated them at home.

ratio

ratio ˈreɪʃɪəʊ/ noun noun: ratio; plural noun: ratios the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other. "the ratio of men's jobs to women's is 8 to 1" synonyms:proportion, comparative number/extent, quantitative relation, correlation, relationship, correspondence, balance;More percentage, fraction, quotient Origin

rebellion

rebellion rɪˈbɛljən/ noun an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader. "the authorities put down a rebellion by landless colonials" synonyms:uprising, revolt, insurrection, mutiny, revolution, insurgence, insurgency, rising, rioting, riot; More the action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention. "an act of teenage rebellion" synonyms:defiance, disobedience, rebelliousness, insubordination, mutinousness, subversion,

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reciprocate. v. "to return, requite," 1610s, back-formation fromreciprocation, or else from Latin reciprocatus, past participle of reciprocare "rise and fall, move back and forth; reverse the motion of," from reciprocus (see reciprocal). Related: Reciprocated; reciprocating.

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redundant rɪˈdʌnd(ə)nt/ adjective not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous. "an appropriate use for a redundant church" synonyms:unnecessary, not required, inessential, unessential, needless, unneeded, uncalled for, dispensable, disposable, expendable, unwanted, useless; More BRITISH no longer in employment because there is no more work available. "eight permanent staff were made redundant" synonyms:sacked, dismissed, laid off, discharged; More (of words or data) able to be omitted without loss of meaning or function. "our peculiar affection for redundant

Referring

refer rɪˈfəː/제출 verb verb: refer; 3rd person present: refers; past tense: referred; past participle: referred; gerund or present participle: referring 1. mention or allude to. "her mother never referred to him again" synonyms: mention, make mention of, make reference to, allude to, touch on, speak of/about, talk of/about, write about, cite, name, comment on, deal with, go into, treat (of), note, point out, call attention to, bring up, raise, broach, introduce; More direct the attention of someone to. "I refer my honourable friend to the reply that I gave some moments ago" synonyms: pass, hand on, send on, transfer, remit, direct, leave, commit, entrust, assign, hand over "the matter has been referred to my insurers" (of a word, phrase, or symbol) describe or denote; have as a referent. "the star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner" synonyms: apply to, be relevant to, have relevance to, concern, relate to, belong to, be about, have to do with, be connected with, have reference to, pertain to, appertain to, be pertinent to, have a bearing on, bear on, affect, involve, cover, touch, touch on; More 2. pass a matter to (a higher body) for a decision. "the prisoner may require the Secretary of State to refer his case to the Parole Board" send or direct someone to a medical specialist. "she was referred to a clinical psychologist for counselling" read or otherwise use (a source of information) in order to ascertain something; consult. "I always refer to a dictionary when I come upon a new word" synonyms: consult, turn to, look at, look up (in), seek information from, search in, have recourse to, call on; More 3. archaic trace or attribute something to (someone or something) as a cause or source. "the God to whom he habitually referred his highest inspirations" regard something as belonging to (a certain period, place, or class). "you went wrong when you referred all legislation to a part of virtue" 4. fail (a candidate in an examination). "twenty-four students passed the prescribed test while four students were referred" Origin late Middle English: from Old French referer or Latin referre 'carry back', from re- 'back' + ferre 'bring'.

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refuse2 ˈrɛfjuːs/ noun noun: refuse matter thrown away or rejected as worthless; rubbish. "heaps of refuse" synonyms:rubbish, waste, debris, litter, garbage, discarded matter, detritus, dross, landfill, scrap, rubble, slag, spoilage, sullage, sewage, slop; More dregs, lees, leavings, leftovers, sweepings; trash; mullock; informaldreck, junk; informalgash; debitage; raredraff, raffle, raff "dogs nosed around in piles of refuse"

peripheral

relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something. "the peripheral areas of Europe" synonyms:outlying, outer, on the edge/outskirts, outermost, fringe, border, surrounding; More rarecircumferential, perimetric "some of the city's peripheral housing estates" of secondary or minor importance; marginal. "she will see their problems as peripheral to her own" synonyms:secondary, subsidiary, incidental, tangential, marginal, minor, unimportant, lesser, inessential, non-essential, immaterial, superficial, ancillary, borderline;More irrelevant, beside the point, of little account, extraneous "fund raising by the school is peripheral to the main business of teaching" antonyms:central, vital ANATOMY near the surface of the body, with special reference to the circulation and nervous system. "lymphocytes from peripheral blood" 2. (of a device) able to be attached to and used with a computer, though not an integral part of it. "a peripheral control processor"

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riddance [rid-ns] noun the act or fact of clearing away or out, as anything undesirable. relief or deliverance from something.

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roam rəʊm/ verb verb: roam; 3rd person present: roams; past tense: roamed; past participle: roamed; gerund or present participle: roaming 1. move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area. "tigers once roamed over most of Asia" travel unsystematically over, through, or about (a place). "gangs of youths roamed the streets unopposed" synonyms:wander, rove, ramble, meander, drift, maunder; More walk, traipse; prowl; range, travel, tramp, traverse, trek through; stravaig; streel; informalknock about/around, cruise, mosey, tootle; informalpootle, swan; rareperambulate, peregrinate, circumambulate, vagabond "a tramp who had roamed the country for nine years" (of a person's eyes or hands) pass lightly over something without stopping. "her eyes roamed over the chattering women" (of a person's mind or thoughts) drift along without dwelling on anything in particular. "he let his mind roam as he walked" use a mobile phone on another operator's network, typically while abroad. noun: roaming "packages in which you pay a slightly higher fee when roaming on other networks" noun noun: roam; plural noun: roams 1. an aimless walk. Origin

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rust rʌst/ noun 1. a reddish- or yellowish-brown flaking coating of iron oxide that is formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture. "paint protects your car from rust" 2. a fungal disease of plants which results in reddish or brownish patches. verb 1. be affected with rust. "the blades had rusted away" synonyms:corrode, oxidize, become rusty, tarnish; More

salvation

salvation salˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ noun 1. preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss. "they try to sell it to us as economic salvation" synonyms:lifeline, preservation, conservation, means of escape "she clung to that conviction, knowing it was her salvation" 2. THEOLOGY deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ. "the Christian gospel of salvation for all mankind" synonyms:redemption, deliverance, saving

scavenger

scavenger ˈskavɪn(d)ʒə/ noun noun: scavenger; plural noun: scavengers 1. an animal that feeds on carrion, dead plant material, or refuse. "carcasses are usually quickly disposed of by scavengers" 2. a person who searches for and collects discarded items. "a reputation as a scavenger of discarded odds and ends" 3. archaic a person employed to clean the streets. 4. CHEMISTRY a substance that reacts with and removes particular molecules, groups, etc. "4-aminosalicylic acid is not an effective free radical scavenger"

scrutinize

scrutinize ˈskruːtɪnʌɪz/ verb verb: scrutinize; 3rd person present: scrutinizes; past tense: scrutinized; past participle: scrutinized; gerund or present participle: scrutinizing; verb: scrutinise; 3rd person present: scrutinises; past tense: scrutinised; past participle: scrutinised; gerund or present participle: scrutinising examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. "customers were warned to scrutinize the small print" synonyms:examine carefully, inspect, survey, scan, study, look over, peruse; More search, investigate, explore, probe, research, enquire into, go over, go over with a fine-tooth comb, check, audit, review, sift, analyse, dissect "Basil scrutinized the painting"

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scum skʌm/ noun 1. a layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid. "green scum found on stagnant pools" synonyms:film, layer, covering, froth, foam, suds, dross, dirt "it is important that the scum on the surface is not disturbed" verb 1. form a layer of dirt or froth on (a liquid). "litter scummed the surface of the water"

seduce

seduce sɪˈdjuːs/ verb 1. entice (someone) into sexual activity. "a lawyer had seduced a female client" synonyms:persuade someone to have sexual intercourse, take away someone's innocence; More 2. entice (someone) to do or believe something inadvisable or foolhardy. "they should not be seduced into thinking that their success ruled out the possibility of a relapse" synonyms:attract, allure, lure, tempt, entice, beguile, cajole, wheedle, ensnare, charm, captivate, enchant, hypnotize, mesmerize, tantalize, titillate, bewitch, ravish, inveigle, lead astray, trap; More

hostile

showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly. "a hostile audience" synonyms: antagonistic, aggressive, confrontational, belligerent, bellicose, pugnacious, militant, truculent, combative, warlike; More antonyms: friendly, mild of or belonging to a military enemy. "hostile aircraft" opposed. "people are very hostile to the idea" synonyms: opposed, averse, antagonistic, ill-disposed, unsympathetic, antipathetic, inimical; More antonyms: in favour of (of a takeover bid) opposed by the company to be bought. "the brewery fought off a hostile takeover bid last year"

simulacrum

simulacrum ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/ noun plural noun: simulacra an image or representation of someone or something. "a small-scale simulacrum of a skyscraper" an unsatisfactory imitation or substitute. "a bland simulacrum of American soul music"

spontaneously

spontaneously spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli/ adverb as a result of a sudden impulse and without premeditation. "the crowd spontaneously burst into song" synonyms:without being asked, of one's own accord, voluntarily, on impulse, impulsively, on the spur of the moment, extempore, extemporaneously; informaloff the cuff "the huge crowd spontaneously broke into applause" without apparent external cause or stimulus. "a surprising number of early pregnancies spontaneously abort" synonyms:without thinking, automatically, unthinkingly, involuntarily, instinctively "he'd reacted spontaneously, displaying the full force of his anger"

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sprain is an injury to a ligament caused by tearing of the fibers of the ligament. The ligament can have a partial tear, or it can be completely torn apart. Of all sprains, ankle and kneesprains occur most often. Sprainedligaments often swell rapidly and are painful.

Stubborn

stubborn ˈstʌbən adjective adjective: stubborn having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good reasons to do so. "you're a silly, stubborn old woman" synonyms: obstinate, stubborn as a mule, mulish, headstrong, wilful, strong-willed, self-willed, pig-headed, bull-headed, obdurate, awkward, difficult, contrary, perverse, recalcitrant, refractory; More antonyms: compliant, docile difficult to move, remove, or cure. "the removal of stubborn screws" synonyms: indelible, permanent, lingering, persistent, tenacious, fast, resistant "stubborn stains" Origin Middle English (originally in the sense 'untameable, implacable'): of unknown origin.

subsequent

subsequent happening afterward; following in order (adj.) coming after; following in time, place, or order subsequent ˈsʌbsɪkw(ə)nt adjective adjective: subsequent coming after something in time; following. "the theory was developed subsequent to the earthquake of 1906" synonyms: following, ensuing, succeeding, successive, later, future, coming, upcoming, to come, next More antonyms: previous, prior, former, prior to GEOLOGY (of a stream or valley) having a direction or character determined by the resistance to erosion of the underlying rock, and typically following the strike of the strata. Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin subsequent- 'following after' (from the verb subsequi ).

sue

sue s(j)uː/ verb verb: sue; 3rd person present: sues; past tense: sued; past participle: sued; gerund or present participle: suing 1. institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution), typically for redress. "she is to sue the baby's father" synonyms:take legal action against, take to court, bring an action against, bring a suit against, proceed against;More charge, prosecute, prefer/bring charges against, bring to trial, summons, indict, arraign; impeach; informalhave the law on, do "he is likely to sue the contractor for negligence" 2. formal appeal formally to a person for something. "the rebels were forced to sue for peace" synonyms:appeal, petition, ask, beg, plead, entreat, implore, supplicate; More solicit, request, seek; rareobtest, impetrate, obsecrate "Richard was in no mood to sue for peace

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sumptuous ˈsʌm(p)tjʊəs/ adjective adjective: sumptuous splendid and expensive-looking. "the banquet was a sumptuous, luxurious meal" synonyms:lavish, luxurious, deluxe, opulent, magnificent, resplendent, gorgeous, splendid, grand, extravagant, lush, lavishly appointed, palatial, princely, rich, costly, expensive, impressive, imposing;More informalplush, ritzy, swanky; informalswish "a sumptuous palace"

taboo

taboo təˈbuː/ noun 1. a social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing. "many taboos have developed around physical exposure" synonyms:prohibition, proscription, veto, interdiction, interdict, ban, restriction, boycott, non-acceptance, anathema "the taboo against healing on the sabbath" adjective 1. prohibited or restricted by social custom. "sex was a taboo subject" synonyms:forbidden, prohibited, banned, proscribed, vetoed, ruled out, interdicted, outlawed, not permitted, not allowed, illegal, illicit, unlawful, impermissible, not acceptable, restricted, frowned on, beyond the pale, off limits, out of bounds; More verb 1. place under a taboo. "traditional societies taboo female handling of food during this period"

take after

take after phrasal verb of take 1. resemble (a parent or ancestor). "the rest of us take after our mother" synonyms:resemble, look like, be like, be similar to, bear a resemblance to, have the look of; More

terminology

terminology ˌtəːmɪˈnɒlədʒi/ noun noun: terminology; plural noun: terminologies the body of terms used with a particular technical application in a subject of study, theory, profession, etc. "the terminology of semiotics" synonyms:phraseology, terms, expressions, words, language, parlance, vocabulary, nomenclature; More usage, idiom, choice of words; jargon, cant, argot, patter, patois; façon de parler; informallingo, geekspeak, -speak, vernacular; rareidiolect "medical terminology" Origin early 19th century: from German Terminologie, from medieval Latin terminus 'term'.

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tetanus ˈtɛt(ə)nəs/ noun noun: tetanus 1. a bacterial disease marked by rigidity and spasms of the voluntary muscles. 2. PHYSIOLOGY the prolonged contraction of a muscle caused by rapidly repeated stimuli. Origin

Efficacy

the ability to produce a desired or intended result. "there is little information on the efficacy of this treatment" Origin

benevolent

the action of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person. "they were forced into submission" synonyms:yielding, capitulation, agreement, acceptance, consent, accession, compliance "an instinctive submission to authority" 2. the action of presenting a proposal, application, or other document for consideration or judgement. "reports should be prepared for submission at partners' meetings" synonyms:presentation, presenting, proffering, tendering, proposal, proposing, tabling, introduction, suggestion, venturing, broaching, airing, lodgement, positing "you are required to write a report for submission to the Board" benevolent bɪˈnɛv(ə)l(ə)nt/ adjective adjective: benevolent well meaning and kindly. "he was something of a benevolent despot" synonyms:kind, kindly, kind-hearted, warm-hearted, tender-hearted, big-hearted, good-natured, good, gracious, tolerant, benign, compassionate, caring, sympathetic, considerate, thoughtful, well meaning, obliging, accommodating, helpful, decent, neighbourly, public-spirited, charitable, altruistic, humane, humanitarian, philanthropic; More generous, magnanimous, munificent, unselfish, ungrudging, unstinting, open-handed, free-handed, free, liberal, lavish, bountiful, beneficent, indulgent; literarybounteous; rarebenignant "they thought him a benevolent and conscientious guardian" antonyms:unkind, tight-fisted (of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose. "a benevolent fund" synonyms:charitable, non-profit-making, non-profit, not-for-profit; More historicalalmsgiving; rareeleemosynary "a benevolent institution for the aged and infirm" Origin

Dermatology

the branch of medicine that studies the skin and its diseases. — dermatologist, n. — dermatological, adj. See also: Skin.

castration

the surgical removal or destruction of both testicles Removing the testicles of the male to prevent breeding sterilization

posture

the way a person holds and positions his body. to assume a particular position, especially a pretended one

theory

theory ˈθɪəri/ noun a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. "Darwin's theory of evolution" synonyms:hypothesis, thesis, conjecture, supposition, speculation, postulation, postulate, proposition, premise, surmise, assumption, presumption, presupposition, notion, guess, hunch, feeling, suspicion; More a set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based. "a theory of education" an idea used to account for a situation or justify a course of action. "my theory would be that the place has been seriously mismanaged

threaten

threaten ˈθrɛt(ə)n/ verb past tense: threatened; past participle: threatened 1. state one's intention to take hostile action against (someone) in retribution for something done or not done. "how dare you threaten me?" synonyms:menace, intimidate, browbeat, bully, cow, pressurize, lean on, terrorize, frighten, scare, alarm; More make threats against, issue threats to, threaten to harm/kill "how dare you threaten me?" state one's intention to do (something undesirable) in retribution. "the trade unions threatened a general strike" 2. cause (someone or something) to be vulnerable or at risk; endanger. "a broken finger threatened his career" synonyms:endanger, be a danger to, be a threat to, menace, imperil, put at risk, make vulnerable, expose to danger, put in jeopardy, jeopardize, drive a nail into the coffin of; archaicperil "the rise of nationalism could threaten the stability of Europe" seem likely to produce an unpleasant or unwelcome result. "the dispute threatened to spread to other cities" synonyms:warn of, be a warning of, give a warning of, promise, presage, augur, portend, foreshadow, prophesy, be an omen of; More foretell, herald, bode, announce, be a harbinger of, be an indication of, indicate, point to; be a sign of, signal, signify, mean, spell, add up to, amount to, be evidence of; literarybetoken, foretoken, forebode, harbinger "the air was raw and threatened rain" (of something undesirable) seem likely to occur. "unless war threatened, national politics remained the focus of attention" synonyms:be likely (to happen), be imminent, be (close) at hand, be near, be close, be approaching, be on the horizon, be just around the corner, be brewing, be gathering, be looming, be coming (soon), be coming up, be on the way, be expected, be anticipated, be in prospect, be in the wind, be in the air, be forthcoming, be impending;More hang over someone; informalbe on the cards "as rain threatened, the party was moved indoors" Origin Old English thrēatnian 'urge or induce, especially by using threats', from thrēat

ruptured

to break open or apart reasons why sexual intercourse contraindicated in pregnancy

pervert

to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right ; to cause to turn aside or away from what is generally done or accepted ; to divert to a wrong end or purpose ; to twist the meaning or sense of ;

alligate

to connect or join (a thing) to something else

jump into

to suddenly decide to do something, especially withoutthinking about it carefully: Investors shouldn't jump into moving their funds without carefully reviewing their financial situation. jump into bed with someone to have sex with someone who you have just met

Therapy

treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder. "a course of antibiotic therapy" synonyms: treatment, remedy, cure, remedial treatment, method of healing "a wide range of complementary therapies" the treatment of mental or psychological disorders by psychological means. "he is currently in therapy" synonyms: psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, analysis "he's currently in therapy"

evaporated

turn from liquid into vapour. "cook until most of the liquid has evaporated" synonyms:vaporize, become vapour, volatilizeMore lose or cause to lose moisture or solvent as vapour. "the solution was evaporated to dryness" synonyms:dry out, remove moisture from, dehydrate, desiccate, dehumidify "rock salt is mined, then washed and evaporated before being left to crystallize" (of something abstract) cease to exist. "the militancy of earlier years had evaporated in the wake of defeat" synonyms:end, come to an end, cease to exist/be, pass away, pass, die out, be no more, fizzle out, peter out, wear off;More

turn oneself in

turn oneself in

umbilical cord

umbilical cord ʌmˌbɪlɪk(ə)l ˈkɔːd/ noun a flexible cord-like structure containing blood vessels and attaching a human or other mammalian fetus to the placenta during gestation. a flexible cable, pipe, or other line carrying essential services or supplies.

Undaunted

undaunted ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/ adjective not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment. "they were undaunted by the huge amount of work needed" synonyms:unafraid, undismayed, unalarmed, unflinching, unshrinking, unabashed, unfaltering, unflagging, fearless, dauntless, intrepid, bold, valiant, brave, stout-hearted, lionhearted, courageous, heroic, gallant, doughty, plucky, game, mettlesome, gritty, steely, indomitable, resolute, determined, confident, audacious, daring, daredevil; More

Syllables

unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word; for example, there are two syllables in water and three in inferno. verb 3rd person present: syllables 1. pronounce (a word or phrase) clearly, syllable by syllable.

unprecedented

unprecedented ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/ Never before known or seen, without having happened previously

rampage

verb ramˈpeɪdʒ/ 1. (especially of a large group of people) move through a place in a violent and uncontrollable manner. "several thousand demonstrators rampaged through the city" synonyms:rush wildly/madly, riot, run riot, go on the rampage, run amok, go berserk, storm, charge, tear; More noun ramˈpeɪdʒ,ˈrampeɪdʒ/ 1. a period of violent and uncontrollable behaviour by a group of people. "thugs went on the rampage and wrecked a classroom" synonyms:berserk, out of control, wild, violent, frenzied, running amok, rioting, riotous, destructive, rampaging; informalpostal "a sacked chef went on the rampage in his kitchen"

abscond

verb verb: abscond; 3rd person present: absconds; past tense: absconded; past participle: absconded; gerund or present participle: absconding leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest. "the barman absconded with a week's takings" synonyms:run away, escape, bolt, clear out, flee, make off, take flight, take off, fly, decamp; More make a break for it, take to one's heels, make a quick getaway, beat a hasty retreat, show a clean pair of heels, run for it, make a run for it; disappear, vanish, slip away, steal away, sneak away; informaldo a bunk, do a moonlight flit, cut and run, skedaddle, skip, do a runner, head for the hills, do a disappearing/vanishing act, fly the coop, take French leave, scarper, vamoose; informaltake a powder, go on the lam "he had absconded from a Borstal" (of a person on bail) fail to surrender oneself for custody at the appointed time. "charges of absconding while on bail" (of a colony of honeybees, especially Africanized ones) entirely abandon a hive or nest. Origin mid 16th century (in the sense 'hide, conceal oneself'): from Latin abscondere 'hide', from ab- 'away, from' + condere 'stow'.

deteriorate

verb verb: deteriorate; 3rd person present: deteriorates; past tense: deteriorated; past participle: deteriorated; gerund or present participle: deteriorating become progressively worse. "relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply" synonyms:worsen, get worse, decline, be in decline, degenerate, decay; More collapse, fail, fall, drop, sink, slump, slip, slide, go downhill, go backwards, go to rack and ruin, stagnate, wane, ebb; informalgo to pot, go to the dogs, hit the skids, go down the toilet, go down the tubes; informalgo to the pack; rareretrograde "his condition has deteriorated in the intensive care unit" decay, degrade, degenerate, break down,decompose, rot, putrefy, go bad, go off,spoil, perish; wither, atrophy, weaken, fade, break up, disintegrate, become dilapidated, crumble, fall down, collapse, fall apart, fall to pieces; archaiccorrupt "many of these materials deteriorate badly if stored in damp conditions" antonyms:improve Origin

Batter

verb: batter; 3rd person present: batters; past tense: battered; past participle: battered; gerund or present participle: battering strike repeatedly with hard blows. "a prisoner was battered to death with a table leg" synonyms:pummel, pound, rain blows on, buffet, belabour, thrash, beat up, abuse; More hit, strike, beat, smack, assault, attack, thump, lash, aim blows at; informalwhack, clout, wallop, bash, clobber, bop, biff, sock, deck, plug, knock about/around, knock into the middle of next week, beat the living daylights out of, give someone a good hiding, lay into, lace into, do over, rough up "he battered his opponent into submission" damage, injure, hurt, harm, impair, mar,spoil; destroy, demolish, crush, shatter, smash, ruin; informaltotal, trash "the storm had severely battered the pier" subject (one's spouse, partner, or child) to repeated violence and assault. noun: battering "outrage at wife-battering and child abuse" censure, criticize, or defeat severely or thoroughly. "the film took a battering from critics" Origin Middle English: from Old French batre 'to beat' (from Latin battuere ) + -er3. batter2 ˈbatə/ noun noun: batter; plural noun: batters 1. a semi-liquid mixture of flour, egg, and milk or water, used for making pancakes or for coating food before frying. "pancake batter" NORTH AMERICAN a mixture of ingredients for a cake. 2. PRINTING a damaged area of metal type or a printing block. Origin late Middle English: from Old French bateure 'the action of beating', from batre 'to beat'. batter3 ˈbatə/ noun noun: batter; plural noun: batters (in various sports, especially baseball) a player who is batting. batter4 ˈbatə/ noun noun: batter; plural noun: batters 1. a gradual backwards slope in a wall or similar structure. "the batter is an inch in for every foot of height" verb verb: batter; 3rd person present: batters; past tense: battered; past participle: battered; gerund or present participle: battering 1. (of a wall) have a receding slope. Origin mid 16th century (as a verb): of unknown origin.

verify

verify ˈvɛrɪfʌɪ/ verb make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified. "his conclusions have been verified by later experiments" synonyms:substantiate, confirm, prove, show to be true, corroborate, back up, support, uphold, evidence, establish, demonstrate, demonstrate the truth of, show, show beyond doubt, attest to, testify to, validate, authenticate, endorse, certify, accredit, ratify, warrant, vouch for, bear out, bear witness to, give credence to, give force to, give/lend weight to, justify, vindicate; More

vigorous

vigorous ˈvɪɡ(ə)rəs/ adjective strong, healthy, and full of energy. "a tall, vigorous, and muscular man" synonyms: robust, healthy, in good health, hale and hearty, strong, strong as an ox/horse/lion, sturdy, fine, fit, in good condition, in tip-top condition, in good shape, in good trim, in good kilter; More characterized by or involving physical strength, effort, or energy. "vigorous aerobic exercise" (of language) forceful. "a vigorous denial" synonyms: strenuous, powerful, potent, forceful, forcible, spirited, mettlesome, determined, resolute, aggressive, eager, keen, active, enthusiastic, zealous, ardent, fervent, vehement, intense, intensive, passionate, fiery, wild, unrestrained, uncontrolled, unbridled; More

fertilize egg

vitro fertilization is used to allow spermatozoa to fertilize eggs in a culture dish before implanting the resulting embryo or embryos into the uterus of the prospective mother

volatile

volatile ˈvɒlətʌɪl/ adjective 1. (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures. "volatile solvents such as petroleum ether, hexane, and benzene" synonyms:evaporative, vaporous, vaporescent;More 2. liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. "the political situation was becoming more volatile" synonyms:tense, strained, fraught, uneasy, uncomfortable, charged, explosive, eruptive, inflammatory, turbulent, in turmoil, full of upheavals; More

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work through

work through something — phrasal verb with work US ​/wɜrk/ verb ​ to manage a problem that has many different parts step bystep: There are a lot of details we need to work through.

rumpus

ˈrʌmpəs/ noun informal a noisy disturbance; a row. "he caused a rumpus with his flair for troublemaking" synonyms:disturbance, commotion, uproar, confusion, furore, brouhaha, hue and cry, ruckus, fuss, fracas, melee, tumult, riot, brawl, free-for-all, scuffle, struggle, altercation, quarrel

body word

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