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wasteful
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adjective
using more than is necessary; extravagant Related Forms: •wastefully adverb •wastefulness noun modified extravagant, profligate, dissipated, |
•It is incredibly wasteful in society to have something like three million children growing up in poverty.
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toxic
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The definition of toxic is something poisonous, or something very harmful or bad.
Related Forms: •toxicity noun modified noxious, virulent, lethal; see deadly, poisonous. |
•Non toxic, will not cause excema, asthma or allergies and removes toxic residues from chemical cleaners.
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inane
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The definition of inane is someone or something that is dumb, pointless, silly or stupid.
Related Forms: •inanely adverb modified pointless, foolish, fatuous, asinine; see illogical, silly, stupid 1. |
•I know that sometimes, getting annoyed with inane comments, i put rather inane responses on myself.
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idealize
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to make ideal; think of or represent as ideal; regard or show as perfect or more nearly perfect than is true
Related Forms: •idealization noun •idealizer noun verb romanticize, glorify, rhapsodize, put on a pedestal*; see admire 1, dream 2. |
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avoid
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The definition of avoid is to keep something from coming near you, affecting you, or from happening to you.
Related Forms: •avoidable adjective •avoidably adverb verb keep away from, abstain from, flee from, shrink from, escape from, evade, shun, elude, malinger, dodge, give one the slip |
avoid the lengthy delivery times inherent in buying an import.
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beautify
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transitive verb beautified, beautifying
to make beautiful or more beautiful intransitive verb to become beautiful Related Forms: •beautification noun •beautifier noun verb 1.To make beautiful adorn, embellish, enhance, ornament; see decorate. 2.To improve the grounds landscape, plant, garden; see improve 1. See syn. study at decorate. |
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exclude
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Exclude is defined as to keep out or to refuse to admit.
elated Forms: •excludable adjective •excluder noun verb 1.To bar shut out, keep out, reject, ban, debar, eliminate, except, omit, prohibit, disallow, rule out, lock out, shut the door on; see also bar 1, 2. |
excludes tasks such as performances and presentations, but is required for all formal written examinations.
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argue
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To argue is to state reasons or facts for or against a person or thought.
Related Forms: •arguer noun verb 1.To endeavor to convince plead, appeal, assert, maintain, claim, hold, explain, justify, elucidate, present, show, support, reason with, dispute, contend, oppose, demonstrate, establish, join issue, make a case for, put up an argument*. 2.To discuss debate, discuss, talk about, clarify; see sense 1, discuss. 3.To quarrel dispute, contend, fight, bicker; see quarrel. See syn. study atdiscuss. |
argues that the conservatives need to be the wikipedia party, compared to labor's encyclopedia galactica.
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contrast
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Contrast means to compare in order to show differences.
Related Forms: •contrastable adjective •contrastive adjective verb 1.To provide a contrast contradict, disagree, conflict, set off |
•In stark contrast to its coverage of the mayor the media has not focused very much on the workings of the assembly?
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testify
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To testify means to serve as a witness in court, or to declare the truth of something.
Related Forms: •testification noun •testifier noun verb 1.To demonstrate indicate, show, make evident; see prove. 2.To bear witness affirm, give evidence, swear, swear to, attest, witness, give witness, give one's word, certify, warrant, depose, vouch, give the facts, stand up for, say a good word for. 3.To declare assert, attest, claim; see declare 1. |
testify certainly no cavalier with facts, as his own work on russia amply testifies.
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jeopardize
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The definition of jeopardize is to put someone or something in a dangerous situation or in peril.
verb imperil, expose, venture; see endanger, risk. |
jeopardize the academic integrity of the course or program.
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sustain
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Sustain is defined as to support something or to endure a trial or hardship.
Related Forms: •sustainer noun •sustainment noun verb 1.To carry bear, support, bear on the shoulder, |
sustained by prayer and the example of jesus christ.
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plentiful
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The definition of plentiful is having more than enough.
Related Forms: •plentifully adverb •plentifulness noun modified 1.Having or yielding plenty prolific, fruitful, profuse, lavish, bountiful, bounteous, |
plentiful at that time, " only things that grow " being the traditional rule for well dressing.
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subtract
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Subtract is to take away something or to reduce something by a set amount.
Related Forms: •subtracter noun verb deduct, take away, withhold; see decrease 2. |
subtract away the evident decrease over the subsequent seven months and the net effect is a decrease of a few hundred reports.
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ornate
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The definition of ornate is heavily decorated, very elaborate or showy.
Related Forms: •ornately adverb •ornateness noun modified 1.Highly decorated showy, flamboyant, bedight*, superficial, curved, flowery, resplendent, sumptuous, lavish, bespangled, many-colored, brilliant |
•Stephen's day ) other ancient codices are permanently on exhibition in the wonderfully ornate 19th-century library.
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retrieve
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Retrieve is defined as to find and bring or to bring back or restore, whether physically or mentally.
Related Forms: •retrievable adjective verb regain, bring back, reclaim; see recover 1. See syn. study at recover. |
retrieve occurrences of entity one_b subject again to the profile passed down from the parent component.
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multifarious
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The definition of multifarious is a variety of many different parts.
Related Forms: •multifariously adverb •multifariousness noun modified heterogeneous, manifold, mixed, diverse; see different 2, various. |
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catalogue
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noun
a complete or extensive list, esp. 1.☆ an alphabetical card file, as of the books in a library 2.a list of articles for sale, school courses offered, items on display, etc., usually with descriptive comments and often with illustrations 3.a book or pamphlet containing such a list 4.a long list, as of warriors, rivers, or ships, characteristic of the classical epic Related Forms: •cataloger noun or cataloguer or catalogist or cataloguist |
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scare
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To scare is defined as to suddenly frighten or alarm someone.
Related Forms: •scarˈer noun noun fright, terror, alarm; see fear 1. verb panic, terrify, alarm; see frighten 1. See syn. study at frighten. |
•The paranoia over bolshevism, the " red scare " of 1919, engendered an atmosphere of mistrust and intolerance in american society.
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extract
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Extract is defined as to draw out, remove or obtain something from another.
Related Forms: •extractable adjective or extractible noun 1.An excerpt passage, citation, selection; see quotation 1. 2.Essence distillation, infusion, decoction; see essence 3. verb 1.To pry out extort, extricate, pull out, pluck; see remove 1. 2.To obtain elicit, evoke, educe, derive, secure, extort, exact, wrest, deduce; see also obtain 1. 3.To cite excerpt, quote, select; see cite 2. |
•The advantage of a standardized extract is that the quality control is more assured than for most preparations of the raw herb.
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anachronistic
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The definition of anachronistic is something that is not in the correct time period.
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extrapolate
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Extrapolate is defined as speculate, estimate or arrive at a conclusion based on known facts or observations.
Related Forms: •extrapolation noun •extrapolative adjective •extrapolator noun |
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byzantine
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The definition of Byzantine is someone or something that belongs to, relates to or is from the Byzantine Empire or the ancient city of Byzantium.
adjective Difficult to understand because of intricacy: complex, complicated, convoluted, daedal, Daedalian, elaborate, intricate, involute, involved, knotty, labyrinthine, tangled. See simple |
Byzantine complexity, it needs reform.
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adroit
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e definition of adroit is someone who is very skillful at doing something.
Related Forms: •adroitly adverb •adroitness noun modified dexterous, clever, skillful, adept; see able 1, 2, dexterous. See syn. study atdexterous. |
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nefarious
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The definition of nefarious is someone who is known for being very wicked.
Related Forms: •nefariously adverb •nefariousness noun modified bad, treacherous, evil; see wicked 1. |
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conscientious
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Conscientious is defined as acting in a way that is very thorough and careful.
Related Forms: •conscientiously adverb •conscientiousness noun modified 1.Principled scrupulous, honest, upright, strict; see faithful, reliable 1. 2.Thorough fastidious, meticulous, painstaking, complete; see careful. |
conscientious with the ability to work as part of a team willing and able to support your peers.
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devious
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The definition of devious is someone or something that is not straightforward or deviates from the usual course of action.
The definition of devious is someone or something that is not straightforward or deviates from the usual course of action. |
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lackadaisical
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The definition of lackadaisical is someone lacking spirit or interest.
Related Forms: •lackadaisically adverb modified idle, inattentive, lazy; see dull 6, listless 1. |
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onerous
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The definition of onerous is something hard to do, or troublesome
Related Forms: •onerously adverb •onerousness noun modified oppressive, burdensome, heavy, serious, exacting, demanding, galling, troublesome, formidable, grinding, laborious, strenuous, |
onerous duty rota might be less inclined to help smaller practices and thereby make their lives easier.
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slipshod
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adjective
1.wearing shoes with worn-down heels 2.careless, as in appearance or workmanship: a slipshod job Related Forms: •slipˈshodˌdi·ness noun adjective 1.Indifferent to correctness, accuracy, or neatness: careless, messy, slapdash, sloppy, slovenly, untidy. See careful 2.Marked by an absence of cleanliness and order: disheveled, messy, mussy, sloppy, slovenly, unkempt, untidy. See order |
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compulsive
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The definition of compulsive is having an obsessive urge to do something.
Related Forms: •compulsively adverb modified 1.Compelling driving, impelling, besetting, urgent; see necessary 1, urgent 1. 2.Obsessive addicted, driven, obsessive-compulsive, overscrupulous; see addicted, careful, enthusiastic 2, habitual 1. |
•Had rounders picked up impish grinnolan is is it to the adrenaline-fueled compulsives.
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credit
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The definition of credit means praise for something or a financial balance or earnings towards a college degree.
verb 1.To believe trust, have faith in, rely on; see believe 1, trust 1. 2.Accounting term put on the books, charge to an account, place to the credit of, accredit to, give credit to, extend credit to, place to one's account, defer payments; see also charge 2. 3.To attribute give credit, ascribe, recognize; see attribute. See syn. study at attribute. |
•The printer deserves more credit than some of the contributors in terms of engagement with modern technology.
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loan
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To loan is defined as to give someone money that will be repaid with interest or an object that will be returned.
verb provide with, advance, let out; see lend 1. noun accommodation, trust, advance, permission to borrow, investment, giving credit, mortgage, advancing, time payment, touch*, bite*, coins*; see also allowance 2, credit 4. Antonyms promise*, borrowing, pledge. |
•Low rate personal loans visit picture today for a secured loan, typical 7.9 % apr variable.
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fath
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Fath is short for fathoms, which is defined as imagines or comprehends.
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patronage
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Patronage is customers or the financial support from customers or guests.
noun 1.The support provided by a patron assistance, grant, financing, special privileges, protection, aegis, support, benefaction, aid, sponsorship, commercial backing, recommendation, guardianship, encouragement, help; see also subsidy. 2.Trade commerce, trading, shopping; see business 1. |
•Dispensing patronage at the expense of the environment and conservation was one of the characteristics of the previous regime.
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barter
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The definition of barter is a system under which goods and services are exchanged instead of currency, or the actual goods or services that are being exchanged.
Related Forms: •barterer noun verb trade, bargain, swap*; see exchange 2, sell 1. See syn. study at sell. noun trade, exchange, traffic; see business 1, exchange 2. |
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concern
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Concern means to deal or be involved with or to cause an anxious feeling.
noun 1.Affair business, matter, interest; see affair 1. 2.Regard solicitude, anxiety, attention, interest; see care 2. 3.A business firm, company, business establishment; see business 4. See syn. study at care. |
•The court, if it approves, issues an interim order which stops any legal process against the person concerned.
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urgency
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Urgency is defined as something requiring fast or swift action, or it means insistent or having a persistent quality.
noun exigency, need, gravity, seriousness; see importance 1, necessity 3. |
•This underlines the urgency of the need for effective advice and procedures for withdrawal.
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relevance
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Relevance is how appropriate something is to what's being done or said at a given time.
noun connection, significance, pertinence; see importance 1. |
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dispute
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The definition of a dispute is a disagreement among people.
Related Forms: •dis·putˈer noun verb argue, debate, contradict, quarrel; see argue 1, discuss, oppose 1. See syn. study at discuss. |
•The long-running dispute at ryton saw a day's strike last august over what workers see as unacceptable changes in conditions.
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autonomy
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The definition of autonomy is independence in one's thoughts or actions.
Related Forms: •au·tonˈo·mist noun noun liberty, independence, sovereignty; see freedom 1. |
•Such a culture could well lead to genuine learner autonomy in a way that enforced learner training can't.
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incoherence
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noun
1.lack of coherence; the quality or state of being incoherent 2.incoherent speech, thought, etc. noun 1.The condition or quality of being incoherent. 2.Something incoherent. noun disjointedness, rambling, unintelligibility, incongruity; see inconsistency, nonsense 1, uncertainty 2. |
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intuition
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The definition of intuition is an immediate understanding or knowing something without reasoning.
Related Forms: •intuitional adjective •intuitionally adverb noun presentiment, foreknowledge, inspiration, sixth sense; see feeling 4, hunch 2. |
•He has spent the last twenty-five years studying ancient tools that enhance intuition.
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sophistry
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Sophistry is the deliberate use of a false argument with the intent to trick someone or a false or untrue argument.
noun sophism, subtle argument, irrationality, inconsistency; see fallacy 1, pedantry. |
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supplement
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The definition of a supplement is something added to complete a whole or to make up for something that is missing.
Related Forms: •supplemental adjective •supplementation noun verb add to, supply, fill up, complete, extend, augment, supply a need, reinforce, strengthen, fortify, increase, buttress, subsidize, enhance, enrich, go hand in hand with; see also improve 1, increase 1. noun sequel, continuation, complement; see addition 2, appendix. |
•Sulfur there are many nutritional supplements used in order to boost joint health.
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integrates
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The definition of integrate is to combine two or more things to create one new whole or to intermix a minority population with a majority one.
Related Forms: •integrative adjective verb 1.To unify mix, blend, combine; see mix 1, unite 1. 2.To abolish racial segregation desegregate, remove racial barriers, provide equal access, abolish segregation, make available to all, bus. |
integrate sustainability literacy into the curriculum of their learning programs.
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undermine
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Undermine is defined as to dig beneath, weaken or injure.
verb 1.Enfeeble impair, ruin, threaten; see weaken 2. 2.To excavate dig out, tunnel, hollow out; see dig 1. See syn. study at weaken. |
undermine existing social relations should be an ssp goal.
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remedy
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The definition of a remedy is a way of correcting something or is a treatment given for an illness or medical condition.
Related Forms: •remediless adjective verb cure, solve, heal, help, aid, assist, correct, right, renew, rectify, set right, redress, relieve, treat, attend, change, revise, amend, palliate, mitigate, alleviate, ameliorate; see also heal 1. See syn. study at heal. noun 1.A medicine antidote, medication, cure, drug; see medicine 2, treatment 2. |
•Many anti-spam spam remedy services are crude and are capable of losing valuable business communications.
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reinforce
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To reinforce is defined as to increase the number or amount, or to make stronger.
Related Forms: •reinforcer noun erb buttress, bolster, augment; see strengthen. |
reinforce learning here by asking pairs or groups to plan brief tv presentations to explain the diagram.
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foster
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Foster is defined as to promote or encourage or to raise a child who is not one's biological or adoptive child.
Related Forms: •fosterer noun 1.Foster, Stephen Collins 1826-64; U.S. composer of songs 2.Foster, William Z(ebulon) 1881-1964; U.S. Communist Party leader verb 1.To support cherish, nurse, nourish, rear; see raise 2. 2.To harbor encourage, nurture, cultivate, further; see promote 1. |
fosters learning opportunities for people: " nurturing their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
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curtail
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To curtail is defined as to restrict something, stop something or deprive of something.
Related Forms: •curtailment noun verb shorten, diminish, reduce, abridge; see decrease 2, halt 2. See syn. study at shorten. |
curtailed as a result of floods and an injury affecting jean rochefort.
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critic
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The definition of a critic is someone who evaluates or makes judgments on people or things, or a person whose job it is to evaluate and write about what they experience, especially art, literature and food.
noun 1.One who makes adverse comments faultfinder, carper, caviler, censor, censurer, |
•Released in february 1977 marquee moon was hailed by critics as one of the most striking and original recording debuts in years.
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epitome
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Epitome is defined as a person or object that is defined as a perfect example of something.
noun 1.A typical or extreme example embodiment, exemplification, quintessence, essence, perfect example, exemplar, representative, type, typification, personification, incarnation, archetype, model, prototype, pattern, ultimate, last word; see also model 1. 2.A brief summary abstract, abridgment, précis; see abridgment 2, summary. See syn. study at abridgment. |
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proponent
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The definition of a proponent is someone who is in favor of something or who advocates for a cause.
The definition of a proponent is someone who is in favor of something or who advocates for a cause. |
•Reform bill which is the absence be paid options single-payer proponent who.
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realization
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Realization is defined as the moment of understanding something, or when something planned finally happens.
noun 1.Comprehension understanding, recognition, consciousness, cognizance; see awareness. 2.Achievement fulfillment, accomplishment, consummation; see achievement 1, 2, success 1. |
•However, by the 1960s there began a gradual realization that poverty had in fact not been eliminated.
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embodiment
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The definition of an embodiment is a visible or tangible form or a concrete example of an idea or concept.
noun 1.Incarnation personification, manifestation, realization, concrete expression; see epitome 1, expression 2, representation. 2.Incorporation comprisal, composition, materialization; see inclusion. |
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debunk
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To debunk is defined as to reveal an untruth or myth for what it is, or to reduce someone's reputation especially when the reputation is undeserved.
verb expose, deflate, demystify; see expose 1, ridicule. |
debunking of the corporate requirement management myths: everyone knows what the project is about.
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rejection
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noun
denial, dismissal, rebuff, brushoff*; see refusal. |
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partisanship
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noun
1.a person who takes the part of or strongly supports one side, party, or person; often, specif., an unreasoning, emotional adherent 2.any of a group of guerrilla fighters; esp., a member of an organized civilian force fighting covertly to drive out occupying enemy troops Related Forms: •partisanship noun noun An inclination for or against that inhibits impartial judgment: bias, one-sidedness, partiality, prejudice, prepossession, tendentiousness. See affect, like, straight |
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receptivity
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1.receiving or tending to receive, take in, admit, or contain
2.inclined to the favorable reception of a request, suggestion, etc. 3.able or ready to receive new ideas 4.of reception or receptors Related Forms: •receptively adverb •receptiveness noun or receptivity |
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intemperance
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noun
1.a lack of temperance or restraint; immoderation 2.excessive drinking of alcoholic liquor noun insobriety, immoderation, alcoholism; see drunkenness. |
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acumen
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The definition of acumen is the ability to quickly and accurately understand and deal with a situation or choice.
noun keenness, insight, penetration, perspicacity, percipience, discernment, sharpness, acuteness, astuteness, sagacity, |
•Had he possessed the financial acumen to go with his engineering brilliance, he would have made a fortune.
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irreverence
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The definition of irreverence is disrepect.
Related Forms: •irreverent adjective •irreverently adverb noun 1.Blasphemy sacrilege, sinfulness, profanity, impiety; see blasphemy, heresy. 2.Indignity disrespect, ridicule, discourtesy; see insult, rudeness. |
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interest
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Interest means to bring someone’s attention to something.
verb intrigue, amuse, please; see entertain 1, fascinate. noun 1.Concern attention, curiosity, engagement, excitement; see attention 1, 2, care 2, curiosity 1, enthusiasm 1. |
•Anyone interested in becoming a tutor should contact community education, on 873535, for further details.
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deceive
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Deceive is defined as to make someone believe something that isn't true.
Related Forms: •deceivable adjective •deceiver noun •deceivingly adverb rb mislead, delude, swindle, trick, cheat, outwit, fool, rob, defraud, practice deceit, not play fair, victimize, hoax, betray, beguile |
•They were cruelly deceived by a leadership that in the end had no stomach for a fight with new labor.
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ingenuous
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The definition of ingenuous is open or frank.
Related Forms: •ingenuously adverb •ingenuousness noun modified 1.Frank open, candid, straightforward, undisguised; see frank. 2.Simple unsophisticated, artless, plain; see naive. See syn. study at naive. |
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arcane
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The definition of arcane is something that is secret or that only a few people know about or understand.
adjective Difficult to explain or understand: cabalistic, cryptic, enigmatic, mysterious, mystic, mystical, mystifying, occult, puzzling. See explain, knowledge |
•The issue might have seemed arcane - would they be allowed to borrow off balance sheet?
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abstruse
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The definition of abstruse is something that is nearly impossible to understand or figure out.
Related Forms: •abstrusely adverb •abstruseness noun •abstrusity noun pl. abstrusities modified recondite, deep, obscure, complex; see difficult 2. |
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spare
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Spare means to treat someone with mercy, avoid using something or save someone from something.
Related Forms: •sparely adverb •spareness noun •sparer noun verb forbear, forgive, be merciful; see pity 2, save 1. something to spare surplus, what is left over, something extra, bonus; see excess 1, remainder. |
spare a thought for geordie exile the mighty atom lorna, her back went mid way during the l & d set.
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didactic
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The definition of didactic is used for teaching.
Related Forms: •didactically adverb •didacticism noun modified instructive, expository, academic, preachy*; see educational 1, pedantic. |
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lucid
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The definition of lucid is easily understood or clear thinking.
Related Forms: •lucidity noun or lucidness •lucidly adverb modified 1.Clear to the sight pellucid, transparent, diaphanous; see clear 2, obvious 1. 2.Clear to the understanding plain, evident, explicit; see obvious 2. 3.Bright shining, resplendent, luminous; see bright 1. |
•He prescribes panda toenail unction to be spread on the forehead before sleep to make the dreams more lucid.
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definitive
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The definition of definitive is something that is settled in a final way or something that is authoritative.
Related Forms: •definitively adverb •definitiveness noun modified 1.Decisive conclusive, final, ultimate, absolute; see conclusive. 2.Limiting precise, clear-cut, absolute, plain; see definite 1. 3.Complete and accurate authoritative, reliable, exhaustive, consummate; see authoritative 1, 2, classic, comprehensive. |
•For this reason, no list of this type should be regarded as definitive.
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selfishness
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adjective
1.too much concerned with one's own welfare or interests and having little or no concern for others; self-centered 2.showing or prompted by self-interest Related Forms: •selfishly adverb •selfishness noun noun self-regard, self-indulgence, self-worship; see greed. |
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inattention
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noun
failure to pay attention; heedlessness; negligence noun heedlessness, negligence, distraction; see carelessness, indifference, neglect 1. |
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insolence
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The definition of insolence is disrespectful or rude behavior.
noun effrontery, impertinence, presumption, audacity; see rudeness. |
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virtue
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Virtue is defined as moral excellence.
noun 1.Moral excellence ideal, ethic, morality, goodness, righteousness, uprightness, |
•It tip of the month mozilla firefox ian extolled the virtues of the open source browser firefox at the resources seminar.
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magnanimity
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Magnanimity is defined as the state of being very generous, either literally or in spirit, or the fact of showing great generosity and giving great gifts.
noun benevolence, unselfishness, altruism; see generosity 2, kindness 1, 2. |
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pettiness
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adjective pettier, pettiest
1.relatively worthless or unimportant; trivial; insignificant 2.small-scale; minor 3. a.having or showing a tendency to make much of small matters b.small-minded; mean, narrow, ungenerous, etc. 4.relatively low in rank; subordinate Related Forms: •pettily adverb •pettiness noun noun Contemptible unimportance: inconsiderableness, negligibility, negligibleness, paltriness, smallness, triviality, trivialness. See important |
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opportunism
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noun
the practice or policy of adapting one's actions, judgments, etc. to circumstances, as in politics, in order to further one's immediate interests, without regard for basic principles or eventual consequences Related Forms: •opportunist noun, adjective noun expediency, timeliness, exploitation, making hay while the sun shines*, striking while the iron is hot*, getting while the getting is good*; see also advantage 3. |
•Before the war, when german social-democracy was orthodox, it fought opportunism by the same mild method that kostrzewa spoke of here.
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ambition
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The definition of ambition is motivation or a strong urge to achieve something.
noun 1.Eager desire aspiration, ambitiousness, drive, enterprise, hope, earnestness, appetite for fame, yearning, eagerness, longing, hankering, |
•Failure makes more interesting copy than success but try telling that to a proud man who has just achieved his lifetime's ambition.
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solicitousness
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adjective
1.showing care, attention, or concern: solicitous for her welfare 2.showing anxious desire; eager: solicitous to make friends 3.full of anxiety or apprehension; troubled Related Forms: •solicitously adverb •solicitousness noun |
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generosity
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The definition of generosity is the quality of being willing to share.
un 1.Unselfish giving liberality, bounty, munificence, largess, readiness in giving, free giving, hospitality, charitableness, benevolence, charity, |
•Whilst acknowledging the generosity of our funders, we must also pay tribute to the army of volunteers who freely give their time.
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swimmingly
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adverb
easily and with success modified successfully, smoothly, effectively; see easily 1, quickly 1. |
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lessen
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The definition of lessen is to diminish or to cause something to be diminished or reduced.
verb 1.To grow less decrease, diminish, dwindle, decline; see decrease 1. 2.To make less decrease, reduce, diminish, slack up; see decrease 2. See syn. study at decrease. |
lessened by the fact that the ceiling was covered with tufts of fiber that hung down from its surface.
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descend
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To descend is defined as to go downward, to become lower in pitch, reaching an undesirable state or can refer to a surprise attack or unwelcome visit.
Related Forms: •descendible adjective verb 1.To move lower come down, go down, slide, settle, drop, stoop, gravitate, slip, dismount, fall, topple, plunge, dive, plummet, sink, |
descended into a bizarre farce due to the actions of a few people.
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increase
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Increase is defined as to become bigger or greater.
Related Forms: •increasable adjective •increaser noun verb 1.To add to extend, enlarge, augment, expand, dilate, broaden, widen, thicken, deepen, heighten, build, lengthen, magnify, add on, |
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1.To add to extend, enlarge, augment, expand, dilate, broaden, widen, thicken, deepen, heighten, build, lengthen, magnify, add on, |
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remove
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To remove is to take something away, eliminate something or take something off.
Related Forms: •re·movˈer noun verb 1.To move physically take away, cart away, clear away, carry away, |
remove from the heat and strain the liquid into a separate pan.
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avoid
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The definition of avoid is to keep something from coming near you, affecting you, or from happening to you.
Related Forms: •avoidable adjective •avoidably adverb verb keep away from, abstain from, flee from, |
oid the lengthy delivery times inherent in buying an import.
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return
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To return is defined as to go back to someone or something, or to put something back.
Related Forms: •returner noun verb 1.To go back come back, come again, go again, recur, reappear, reoccur, repeat, revert, reconsider, reenter, reexamine, reinspect, |
returned home on tuesday & did not see her again till thursday the 27 march.
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climb
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Climb means to move up or increase gradually, or to move up and around using your feet.
Related Forms: •climbable adjective noun 1.The act of climbing climbing, clamber, mounting, ascent; see rise 1. 2.An ascending place slope, incline, rise; see grade 1, hill. verb 1.To ascend go up, soar, escalate, slope; see rise 1. |
•She was then made to climb a ladder draped in black cloth, whilst the hangman climb a ladder draped in black cloth, whilst the hangman climbed a ladder beside her.
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create
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To create is to make something.
verb 1.To conceive in the mind formulate, devise, conceive; see imagine 1. 2.To make produce, originate, actualize, effect, form, occasion, |
create effective error rates suitable for mpeg-2 and other digital video compression schemes.
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egotistical
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noun
a person characterized by egotism Related Forms: •egotistic adjective or egotistical •egotistically adverb adjective 1.Thinking too highly of oneself: conceited, egoistic, egoistical, egotistic, narcissistic, vain, vainglorious. (Informal) bigheaded, stuck-up, swellheaded. See self-love 2.Concerned only with oneself: egocentric, egoistic, egoistical, |
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flexible
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The definition of an adjective is a part of speech that is used to describe a noun.
Related Forms: •adjectively adverb noun modifier, article, determiner, attribute, attributive, qualifier, adjectival, descriptive word, descriptive term, limiting word, limiter, dependent, adjectival construction, identifier, qualifying word, qualifying term, attributive name, adjunct, adnoun. |
•To use this sort of language implies that ' bishop ' is masculine unless it is modified by a feminine adjective.
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tactful
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The definition of tactful is someone or something that shows a regard for other people's feelings.
Related Forms: •tactfully adverb •tactfulness noun modified urbane, suave, politic, diplomatic, civil, considerate, courteous, polished, perceptive, sympathetic, understanding, adroit, |
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inconspicuous
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The definition of inconspicuous is someone or something that blends in, or that is not prominent or attracting attention.
Related Forms: •inconspicuously adverb •inconspicuousness noun modified unnoticeable, unobtrusive, concealed, indistinct; see hidden 2, modest 2, obscure 3. |
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resourceful
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The definition of resourceful is the ability to overcome problems or to make do with what is available to create a solution.
Related Forms: •resourcefully adverb •resourcefulness noun modified inventive, ingenious, enterprising, capable; see active 2, clever 1, intelligent 1, original 2. |
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courteous
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The definition of courteous is a polite and considerate person.
Related Forms: •courteously adverb •courteousness noun modified polite, gracious, affable, cultivated; see polite 1. See syn. study at polite. |
•Speaking personally, i have found the wardens invariably courteous, and very helpful when one seeks their advice.
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tenacious
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The definition of tenacious is someone or something that holds on firmly.
Related Forms: •tenaciously adverb •tenaciousness noun modified 1.Adhesive retentive, sticky, inseparable, waxy, resisting, gummy, coriaceous, viscous, viscid, glutinous; see also adhesive, tough 2. Antonyms loose*, lax, slack. 2.Persistent determined, pertinacious, purposeful, resolute; see obstinate, resolute 2. |
•Ulamek rode particularly well to deny lindback another race victory, whilst a typically tenacious gafurov kept davidsson at bay.
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manipulative
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The definition of manipulative is a person who controls things to get what they want, or information that is false or changed to help further a goal.
ted Forms: •ma·nipˈu·la·tive·ly adverb •ma·nipˈu·laˌtive·ness noun |
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