not broken; whole and intact; in one piece


(especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded


(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded


not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly


varying in direction suddenly and frequently


fragmentary or halting from emotional strain


marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence


uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks


a convalescent needs uninterrupted sleep


like or characteristic of or befitting a brother


like or characteristic of or befitting a sister


(biochemistry) of a process accompanied by the release of energy


(biochemistry) of a process accompanied by or requiring the absorption of energy; the products of the process are of greater free energy than the reactants


(of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova


(of twins) derived from a single egg or ovum


had been at work for over an hour before her boss arrived


oewn-drudging-a oewn-laboring-a oewn-labouring-a oewn-toiling-a


having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

she keeps herself fully occupied with volunteer activities


she's tied up at the moment and can't see you


oewn-faineant-a oewn-indolent-a oewn-lazy-a oewn-otiose-a oewn-slothful-a oewn-work-shy-a

faineant kings under whose rule the country languished


idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way

she was annoyingly lackadaisical and impractical


the cancellation left her unengaged a good part of the afternoon


having bones especially many or prominent bones


furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike


(of a heraldic cross) having a cluster of three buttons or knobs at the end of each arm


of a shirt; having the ends of the collar fastened down by buttons


the wind picked up the hem of her unbuttoned coat


dressed casually in shorts and an open-collared shirt


(according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class


with minimally restricted freedom in commerce


advocating or following the socialist principles


set up on the principle of collectivism or ownership and production by the workers involved usually under the supervision of a government


oewn-collectivist-a oewn-collectivistic-a oewn-collectivized-a oewn-collectivised-a oewn-state-controlled-a

subscribing to the socialistic doctrine of ownership by the people collectively


like the cackles or squawks a hen makes especially after laying an egg


oewn-grating-a oewn-gravelly-a oewn-rasping-a oewn-raspy-a oewn-rough-a oewn-scratchy-a


deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion


like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together


making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk


resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

the tree split with a great ripping sound


oewn-countable-a oewn-denumerable-a oewn-enumerable-a oewn-numerable-a


oewn-countless-a oewn-infinite-a oewn-innumerable-a oewn-innumerous-a oewn-multitudinous-a oewn-myriad-a oewn-numberless-a oewn-uncounted-a oewn-unnumberable-a oewn-unnumbered-a oewn-unnumerable-a


incapable of being definitely ascertained or calculated


oewn-placid-a oewn-quiet-a oewn-still-a oewn-tranquil-a oewn-smooth-a oewn-unruffled-a

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay


he prefers windless days for playing golf


(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion


oewn-angry-a oewn-furious-a oewn-raging-a oewn-tempestuous-a oewn-wild-a

(of the elements) as if showing violent anger


characterized by great swelling waves or surges


blustering (or blusterous) winds of Patagonia


abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes


blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts


characterized by brief periods of violent wind or rain


(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability


having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity


not liable to error in judgment or action

most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression


having inner resources; adroit or imaginative

someone who is resourceful is capable of dealing with difficult situations


(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability


(usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability

dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately


(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for


(followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for


untended garden was soon overgrown with weeds


exercising caution or showing care or attention

they were careful when crossing the busy street


exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance

be certain to disconnect the iron when you are through


rigorously attentive; strict and thorough


characterized by extreme care and great effort

conscientious application to the work at hand


developed or executed with care and in minute detail


characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination


providing specific details or circumstances


(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful


made a studious attempt to fix the television set


marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful


oewn-casual-a oewn-cursory-a oewn-passing-a oewn-perfunctory-a oewn-superficial-a

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws


oewn-haphazard-a oewn-slapdash-a oewn-slipshod-a oewn-sloppy-a

a most haphazard system of record keeping


the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes


carelessly failing to exercise proper caution

an incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs


(used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals

carnivorous plants are capable of trapping and digesting small animals especially insects


hunting and killing other animals for food


oewn-plant-eating-a oewn-phytophagic-a oewn-phytophagous-a oewn-phytophilous-a


(of certain animals) feeding on dead or decaying animal matter


(of some plants or fungi) feeding on dead or decaying organic matter


(of animals) both plant-eating and flesh-eating


(of animals and plants) feeding on insects


obtaining nourishment as animals do by ingesting complex organic matter


obtaining nourishment as green plants do


covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination


(of ships) built with flush (rather than overlapping) hull planks


oewn-clinker-built-a oewn-clincher-built-a oewn-lap-strake-a oewn-lap-straked-a oewn-lap-streak-a oewn-lap-streaked-a


made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary)


oewn-engraved-a oewn-etched-a oewn-graven-a oewn-incised-a oewn-inscribed-a


(used of meat) cut into pieces for serving


(verse) metrically complete; especially having the full number of syllables in the final metrical foot


(verse) metrically incomplete; especially lacking one or more syllables in the final metrical foot


(verse) having an extra syllable or syllables at the end of a metrically complete verse or in a metrical foot


especially of leaves; growing on a stem especially on the upper part of a stem


especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem


at that time even Shakespeare was considered dangerous except in the expurgated versions


having a tail of a specified kind; often used in combination


(especially of butterflies and birds) having a forked tail like that of a swallow


(of plants) producing a well-developed stem above ground


(of plants) having no apparent stem above ground


involving or constituting a cause; causing

a causal relationship between scarcity and higher prices


oewn-conducive-a oewn-contributing-a oewn-contributive-a oewn-contributory-a oewn-tributary-a

tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

working conditions are not conducive to productivity


(of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time


it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function


the completion of the railroad was the precipitating cause in the extinction of waterborne commerce


determined who was the responsible party


reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions


characterized by great caution and wariness


using cautious slow strategy to wear down opposition; avoiding direct confrontation


they proceeded with gingerly footwork over the jagged stones


sometimes it doesn't pay to be overcautious in business


oewn-hotheaded-a oewn-impulsive-a oewn-impetuous-a oewn-madcap-a oewn-tearaway-a oewn-brainish-a

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation


characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization)


having an open or latticed or porous structure


oewn-alveolate-a oewn-faveolate-a oewn-cavitied-a oewn-honeycombed-a oewn-pitted-a

pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)


having a single cell (and thus not divided into cells)


(physics) of waves having a constant phase relation


(physics) of waves having no stable definite or stable phase relation


divided up or separated into compartments or isolated units


divided up into compartments or categories

most sciences have become woefully compartmentalized


not compartmented; not divided into compartments or isolated units


not porous; especially not having vessels that appear as pores


in or near a center or constituting a center; the inner area


located in the middle part of a ship or aircraft


oewn-center-a oewn-halfway-a oewn-middle-a oewn-midway-a oewn-centre-s


having or localized centrally at a focus


relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle


annexation of the suburban fringe by the nuclear metropolis


on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area


lying around or just outside the edges or outskirts


away from an axis, as in a flower cluster in which the oldest flowers are in the center, the youngest near the edge


moving or directed away from center, especially when spinning or traveling in a curve


toward an axis, as in a sunflower; the oldest flowers are near the edge, the youngest in the center


moving or directed toward the center or axis, especially when spinning or traveling in a curve


of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the CNS


of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system


of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the cerebral cortex


of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS


conveying information to the muscles from the CNS


of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex


relating to a nerve fiber or impulse passing toward motor effectors


tending away from centralization, as of authority

the division of Europe into warring blocs produces ever-increasing centrifugal stress


established beyond doubt or question; definitely known

what is certain is that every effect must have a cause


it is sure as shooting that they will come


not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown


having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured


were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join


lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance


uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow


they were doubtful that the cord would hold


acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence


they admitted the force of my argument but remained dubious


having or marked by confidence or assurance


marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence


having confidence restored; freed from anxiety


showing poise and confidence in your own worth

hardly more than a boy but firm-knit and self-confident


oewn-diffident-a oewn-shy-a oewn-timid-a oewn-unsure-a

stood in the doorway diffident and abashed


certain to occur; destined or inevitable


(usually followed by `to') governed by fate


(usually followed by `to') determined by tragic fate


oewn-chancy-a oewn-fluky-a oewn-flukey-a oewn-iffy-a


uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances

the results of confession were not contingent, they were certain


endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements


capable of being guaranteed or certified


furnished with or authorized by a certificate:


certified as professional by evidence or testimonials


lacking requisite official documentation or endorsement


controlled or decreed by fate; predetermined


unavoidably determined by prior circumstances

the necessary consequences of one's actions


oewn-evitable-a oewn-avoidable-a oewn-avertible-a oewn-avertable-a


conscious of preventable human suffering


such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change


capable of having the meaning altered or twisted

our words are distortable things--as in a crooked mirror held up to nature


oewn-erratic-a oewn-fickle-a oewn-mercurial-a oewn-quicksilver-a


a fluid situation fraught with uncertainty


affording change (especially in social status)


continually shifting or rapidly changing


capable of changing quickly from one state or condition to another


It is likely, too, that the chromosomes of all eubacteria are as mutable as that of E. coli


allowing for future changes or revisions


adept at changing from one thing to another especially changing costumes


of a liquid substance that dries quickly


capable of assuming or producing either of two states


a fixed and unchangeable part of the germ plasm


remaining the same for indefinitely long times


incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. "frozen prices"


the death sentence was commutable to life imprisonment


(of the punishment ordered by a court) capable of being changed to one less severe


oewn-convertible-a oewn-transformable-a oewn-translatable-a oewn-transmutable-a

capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy


not capable of being changed into something else

the alchemists were unable to accept the inconvertible nature of elemental metals


capable of being changed or altered in some characteristic


capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)

the rhythm of physiological time is not modifiable except by interference with certain fundamental processes


incapable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)

these variations from custom are illogical, incomprehensible, and unmodifiable


altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation


of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image


votes weighted according to the size of constituencies


adjusted to demands of daily living; showing emotional stability


poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living


changed in form or character without becoming something else


(especially of garments) having the fit or style adjusted


made or become different in some respect

he's an altered (or changed) man since his election to Congress


improved or corrected by critical editing


few characters are so dateless as Hamlet


being in the original position; not having been moved

the archeologists could date the vase because it was in situ


altered or revised by rephrasing or by adding or deleting material


made or become different in nature or form


changed for (replaced by) something different


given a completely different form or appearance

shocked to see the transformed landscape


broken away from sameness or identity or duplication

her quickly varied answers indicated uncertainty


the causes that produced them have remained unchanged


unchanged in value following multiplication by itself


of or involving muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant


of or involving muscular contraction in which tension is constant while length changes


oewn-nonionized-a oewn-nonionised-a oewn-unionized-a oewn-unionised-a oewn-nonionic-a


capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature


not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature

the view of that time was that all species were immutable, created by God


characteristic or indicative of a disease


of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor


characteristic of one only; distinctive or special

the peculiar character of the Government of the U.S.


of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge


having a pair of equal and opposite charges


of a particle or body or system; having no charge


oewn-beneficent-a oewn-benevolent-a oewn-eleemosynary-a oewn-philanthropic-a


hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers


having an owner; often used in combination


morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)


oewn-pure-a oewn-vestal-a oewn-virgin-a oewn-virginal-a oewn-virtuous-a


resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus


oewn-easy-a oewn-light-a oewn-loose-a oewn-promiscuous-a oewn-sluttish-a oewn-wanton-a

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior


lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained


being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits


oewn-blithe-a oewn-blithesome-a oewn-lighthearted-a oewn-lightsome-a oewn-light-hearted-a


characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness


bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer


oewn-chipper-a oewn-debonair-a oewn-debonaire-a oewn-jaunty-a

having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air

looking chipper, like a man...diverted by his own wit


causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy


oewn-blue-a oewn-dark-a oewn-dingy-a oewn-disconsolate-a oewn-dismal-a oewn-gloomy-a oewn-grim-a oewn-sorry-a oewn-drab-a oewn-drear-a oewn-dreary-a


having a floral envelope or perianth consisting of a calyx and/or corolla


not having a floral envelope or perianth


having a granular structure like that of chondrites


having three unequal crystal axes with one oblique intersection


having three unequal crystal axes intersecting at oblique angles


(of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength


(of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength


of a medium to dark brownish yellow color


(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown


oewn-aureate-a oewn-gilded-a oewn-gilt-a oewn-gold-a oewn-golden-a

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold


of the dull yellowish green of the meat of an avocado


oewn-azure-a oewn-cerulean-a oewn-sky-blue-a oewn-bright_blue-a

of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky


of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky


of a dark to moderate greyish green color


oewn-brown-a oewn-brownish-a oewn-chocolate-brown-a oewn-dark-brown-a

of a color similar to that of wood or earth


of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather


having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow


having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown


of something having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur


(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color


(of hair or feathers) of brown tinged with chestnut


of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color


of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green


of something having the color of a pumpkin


of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color


earth colored; of something having a color of soil or earth


of something having a dusky brownish grey color


oewn-grey-blue-a oewn-gray-blue-a oewn-greyish-blue-a oewn-grayish-blue-a


oewn-grey-brown-a oewn-gray-brown-a oewn-greyish-brown-a oewn-grayish-brown-a


oewn-grey-green-a oewn-gray-green-a oewn-greyish-green-a oewn-grayish-green-a


oewn-grey-pink-a oewn-gray-pink-a oewn-greyish-pink-a oewn-grayish-pink-a


oewn-green-a oewn-greenish-a oewn-light-green-a oewn-dark-green-a

of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass


of a light brown or yellowish brown color


of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green


of a pale to moderate greyish violet color


of a moderate somewhat dull yellow-green color


oewn-mousy-a oewn-mousey-a oewn-mouse-colored-a oewn-mouselike-a

of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse


of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive


of the color between red and yellow; similar to the color of a ripe orange


of something resembling a peach in color


of a moderate slightly yellowish-green color


of a moderate to pale blue or purplish blue


of a color intermediate between red and blue


oewn-red-a oewn-reddish-a oewn-ruddy-a oewn-blood-red-a oewn-carmine-a oewn-cerise-a oewn-cherry-a oewn-cherry-red-a oewn-crimson-a oewn-ruby-a oewn-ruby-red-a oewn-scarlet-a

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies


of something having a lavender color tinged with red


of something having a dusty purplish pink color


of something having the brown color of rust


of something having the color of a blue sapphire


of something having a color that is a light shiny blue


of something having a color that is a light shiny green


oewn-snuff-a oewn-snuff-brown-a oewn-mummy-brown-a oewn-chukker-brown-a

snuff colored; of a greyish to yellowish brown


of any of various dull tannish or grey colors


of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored


of something having the yellow color of sulfur


of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather


of a brilliant pure blue to purplish blue color


of the color of any of various natural brown earth pigments


oewn-vermilion-a oewn-vermillion-a oewn-cinnabar-a oewn-Chinese-red-a


of pink tinged with white; a light tint of pink


of something having the dark red color of red wine


of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk


of a color midway between yellow and green


oewn-argent-a oewn-silver-a oewn-silvery-a oewn-silverish-a

of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver


oewn-black-grey-a oewn-black-gray-a oewn-blackish-grey-a oewn-blackish-gray-a


oewn-blue-grey-a oewn-blue-gray-a oewn-bluish-grey-a oewn-bluish-gray-a


oewn-brown-grey-a oewn-brown-gray-a oewn-brownish-grey-a oewn-brownish-gray-a


oewn-coal-black-a oewn-jet-a oewn-jet-black-a oewn-pitchy-a oewn-sooty-a

of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal


oewn-grey-a oewn-gray-a oewn-greyish-a oewn-grayish-a

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black


oewn-grey-black-a oewn-gray-black-a oewn-greyish-black-a oewn-grayish-black-a


oewn-grey-white-a oewn-gray-white-a oewn-greyish-white-a oewn-grayish-white-a


of something totally lacking in saturation and therefore having no hue


oewn-oxford-grey-a oewn-oxford-gray-a oewn-dark-grey-a oewn-dark-gray-a


oewn-red-grey-a oewn-red-gray-a oewn-reddish-grey-a oewn-reddish-gray-a


oewn-silver-grey-a oewn-silver-gray-a oewn-silvery-grey-a oewn-silvery-gray-a


oewn-slate-grey-a oewn-slate-gray-a oewn-slaty-grey-a oewn-slaty-gray-a oewn-slaty-a oewn-slatey-a oewn-stone-grey-a oewn-stone-gray-a


of something having a color tending toward white


oewn-yellow-grey-a oewn-yellow-gray-a oewn-yellowish-grey-a oewn-yellowish-gray-a


being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light


being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light


(of color) being chromatically pure; not diluted with white or grey or black


(of color) having the highest saturation


(of color) not chromatically pure; diluted


(of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted


not having or not capable of producing colors


oewn-colored-a oewn-coloured-a oewn-colorful-a oewn-colourful-a

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination


oewn-crimson-a oewn-red-a oewn-reddened-a oewn-red-faced-a oewn-flushed-a

(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion


(used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color


oewn-bicolor-a oewn-bicolour-a oewn-bicolored-a oewn-bicoloured-a oewn-bichrome-a oewn-dichromatic-a


(of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood


oewn-cinnamon_colored-a oewn-cinnamon_coloured-a oewn-cinnamon-colored-a oewn-cinnamon-coloured-a


oewn-dark-colored-a oewn-dark-coloured-a oewn-dusky-colored-a oewn-dusky-coloured-a


having the brilliant orange-red color of flames


(used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color

a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes


oewn-metal-colored-a oewn-metal-coloured-a oewn-metallic-colored-a oewn-metallic-coloured-a


oewn-monochromatic-a oewn-monochrome-a oewn-monochromic-a oewn-monochromous-a

having or appearing to have only one color


oewn-motley-a oewn-calico-a oewn-multicolor-a oewn-multi-color-a oewn-multicolour-a oewn-multi-colour-a oewn-multicolored-a oewn-multi-colored-a oewn-multicoloured-a oewn-multi-coloured-a oewn-painted-a oewn-particolored-a oewn-particoloured-a oewn-piebald-a oewn-pied-a oewn-varicolored-a oewn-varicoloured-a

having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly


having a color that does not attract attention


(used of especially horses) having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or grey


marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter


(of a specimen for study under a microscope) not treated with a reagent or dye


oewn-changeable-a oewn-chatoyant-a oewn-iridescent-a oewn-shot-a

varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles


brilliantly colored and apparently giving off light


exhibiting spectral colors formed by refraction of light through a prism


having the vivid colors and bizarre patterns associated with psychedelic states


oewn-ashen-a oewn-blanched-a oewn-bloodless-a oewn-livid-a oewn-white-a


oewn-bleached-a oewn-faded-a oewn-washed-out-a oewn-washy-a

having lost freshness or brilliance of color


oewn-drab-a oewn-sober-a oewn-somber-a oewn-sombre-a


(especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light


moonlight gave the statue a lurid luminence


abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress


(of fabric or clothing) having been given a faded (weathered) appearance by artificial means


the poor face with the same awful waxen pallor


oewn-flashy-a oewn-gaudy-a oewn-jazzy-a oewn-showy-a oewn-sporty-a

(used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display


attracting attention by showiness or bright colors


a picturesque description of the rainforest


lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics

a neutral personality that made no impression whatever


lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness


(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent


very light colored; highly diluted with white


as if dulled in color with a sprinkling of powder


based on a scale consisting of 12 semitones


based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals


on this (the speaker's) side of the mountains

a contest in Virginia between a cismontane and a tramontane people


on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps

ancient cisalpine Gaul included an area south and east of the Alps


on or coming from the other side of the mountains (from the speaker)


on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)

ancient transalpine Gaul was an area northwest of the Alps and included modern France and Belgium


following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ


resembling or showing the spirit of Christ


ashamed to have to recognize how unchristianly his assumptions and motives are


having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world


(of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry


showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement


not having a high state of culture and social development


oewn-barbarian-a oewn-barbaric-a oewn-savage-a oewn-uncivilized-a oewn-uncivilised-a oewn-wild-a


used of a society that has not developed writing


used of preliterate or tribal or nonindustrial societies


of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.


of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially their art, literature, or culture


of or relating to music in the European tradition, such as symphonies and operas


(physics) relating to or based on concepts that preceded the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics


characteristic of a revival of an earlier classical style


characteristic of present-day art and music and literature and architecture


(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)


official classification of information or documents; withheld from general circulation

thousands of classified documents have now been declassified


official classification for documents; meant to be seen by only the person to whom it is directed


the level of official classification for documents next above restricted and below secret; available only to persons authorized to see documents so classified


the lowest level of official classification for documents


the next to highest level of official classification for documents


of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security


the highest official level of classification of documents


not subject to a security classification


having had security classification removed


never having had security classification


examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts

the analyzed data indicated surprising trends


not analyzed or broken down for detailed examination


free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits


cleanly in their persons and habitations


oewn-immaculate-a oewn-speckless-a oewn-spick-and-span-a oewn-spic-and-span-a oewn-spic-a oewn-spick-a oewn-spotless-a


handed her his pristine white handkerchief


clean by virtue of having been washed in water


soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime


limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud


oewn-begrimed-a oewn-dingy-a oewn-grimy-a oewn-grubby-a oewn-grungy-a oewn-raunchy-a

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot


a crowd of dirty-faced ragamuffins surrounded him


disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter


dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck


smeared with something that soils or stains; these words are often used in combination

hostile faces smirched by the grime and rust


not cleaned with or as if with soap and water


(of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers


(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency


oewn-cruddy-a oewn-filthy-a oewn-foul-a oewn-nasty-a oewn-smutty-a


noisy foul-mouthed women all shouting at once


oewn-lewd-a oewn-obscene-a oewn-raunchy-a oewn-salacious-a

suggestive of or tending to moral looseness


dealing with salacious or indecent material


dealing pruriently with excrement and excretory functions


not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination


spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

the air near the foundry was always dirty


having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity


having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws


(especially used in traditional Hindu belief of the lowest caste or castes) defiling


gave us a broad hint that it was time to leave


oewn-limpid-a oewn-lucid-a oewn-luculent-a oewn-pellucid-a oewn-crystal_clear-a oewn-perspicuous-a

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable


his opposition to slavery was unmistakable


having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience


the law itself was unclear on that point


unclear because vague or badly organized

Her vague, amorphous statement of her predicament was part of what made it so hard for her to solve it


lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity


oewn-crystalline-a oewn-crystal_clear-a oewn-limpid-a oewn-lucid-a oewn-pellucid-a oewn-transparent-a

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

the cold crystalline water of melted snow


resembling glass in transparency or translucency

the morning is as clear as diamond or as hyaline


allowing light to pass through diffusely


not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight


oewn-cloudy-a oewn-muddy-a oewn-mirky-a oewn-murky-a oewn-turbid-a


he could barely see through the fogged window


(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost


having a frosted look from a powdery coating, as on plants


almost complete transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation


not transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation


not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently


a complex problem requiring a clear head


mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently

the flood of questions left her bewildered and confused


oewn-addlebrained-a oewn-addlepated-a oewn-puddingheaded-a oewn-muddleheaded-a

blathering like the addlepated nincompoop that you are


oewn-addled-a oewn-befuddled-a oewn-muddled-a oewn-muzzy-a oewn-woolly-a oewn-wooly-a oewn-woolly-headed-a oewn-wooly-minded-a

confused and vague; used especially of thinking


oewn-dazed-a oewn-stunned-a oewn-stupefied-a oewn-stupid-a

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock


stupefied or dizzied by something overpowering

I fall back dazzled at beholding myself all rosy red, / At having, I myself, caused the sun to rise.


confused or disoriented as if intoxicated through taking a drug


(used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy

a more clement judge reduced the sentence


used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy

the harsh sentence of an inclement judge


showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness


marked by practical hardheaded intelligence


oewn-cagey-a oewn-cagy-a oewn-canny-a oewn-clever-a

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others


having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment


lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity


oewn-anserine-a oewn-dopy-a oewn-dopey-a oewn-foolish-a oewn-goosey-a oewn-goosy-a oewn-gooselike-a oewn-jerky-a


oewn-blockheaded-a oewn-boneheaded-a oewn-duncical-a oewn-duncish-a oewn-fatheaded-a oewn-loggerheaded-a oewn-thick-a oewn-thickheaded-a oewn-thick-skulled-a oewn-wooden-headed-a


oewn-dense-a oewn-dim-a oewn-dull-a oewn-dumb-a oewn-obtuse-a oewn-slow-a

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

so dense he never understands anything I say to him


(British informal) lacking intelligence and vitality


oewn-nitwitted-a oewn-senseless-a oewn-soft-witted-a oewn-witless-a

(of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment


deficient in intelligence or mental power


stupid and ignorant like proverbial rural inhabitants


in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock


in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock


located at a great distance in time or space or degree


more distant in especially space or time


oewn-farthermost-a oewn-farthest-a oewn-furthermost-a oewn-furthest-a oewn-utmost-a oewn-uttermost-a

(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order


remote from populous or much-traveled regions

they found a quiet out-of-the-way resort


not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances


near or close to but not necessarily touching


of a seeker; very near to the object sought


separated in space or coming from or going to a distance


happening in or being of another town or city


distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal)


at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other


nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space


pressed close to or lying flat against something


oewn-at_hand-a oewn-close_at_hand-a oewn-imminent-a oewn-impendent-a oewn-impending-a


having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible


very close or connected in space or time


surrounding and closing in on or hemming in


placed side by side often for comparison


drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside


reduced to a small appressed thing that resembles a scale


far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship


having only distant social or legal ties


separated in relationship by a given degree of descent


beyond or outside an area of immediate interest; remote

a suggestion ulterior to the present discussion


(used informally) associated on close terms

the bartender was chummy with the regular customers


held together as by social or cultural ties


with or in a close or intimate relationship


having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship


marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity


wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination


oewn-appareled-a oewn-attired-a oewn-dressed-a oewn-garbed-a oewn-garmented-a oewn-habilimented-a oewn-robed-a

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination


clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)


dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class


having the head enclosed in a cowl or hood


oewn-dressed-a oewn-dressed-up-a oewn-dressed_to_the_nines-a oewn-dressed_to_kill-a oewn-dolled_up-a oewn-spruced_up-a oewn-spiffed_up-a oewn-togged_up-a


heavy-coated policemen astride noble horses


used of British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War because of their red coats


the girls were well turned out and smart


uniformed policemen lined the President's route


dressed in ceremonial garments especially clerical vestment


oewn-bare-a oewn-au_naturel-a oewn-naked-a oewn-nude-a


oewn-bare-assed-a oewn-bare-ass-a oewn-in_the_altogether-a oewn-in_the_buff-a oewn-in_the_raw-a oewn-raw-a oewn-peeled-a oewn-naked_as_a_jaybird-a oewn-stark_naked-a


having the breasts uncovered or featuring such nudity


unclothed especially below the waist or featuring such nudeness


partly dressed in a loose or careless manner


oewn-mother-naked-a oewn-naked_as_the_day_one_was_born-a oewn-naked_as_the_day_you_were_born-a oewn-in_one-ap-s_birthday_suit-a oewn-in_your_birthday_suit-a


not covering the shoulders (especially in the case of a blouse or dress)


oewn-unappareled-a oewn-unattired-a oewn-unclad-a oewn-undressed-a oewn-ungarbed-a oewn-ungarmented-a


having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal


oewn-brumous-a oewn-foggy-a oewn-hazy-a oewn-misty-a


oewn-cloud-covered-a oewn-clouded-a oewn-overcast-a oewn-sunless-a


oewn-heavy-a oewn-lowering-a oewn-sullen-a oewn-threatening-a


oewn-miasmal-a oewn-miasmic-a oewn-vaporous-a oewn-vapourous-a


located on or near or bordering on a coast


bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea


directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast


situated away from an area's coast or border


of or coming from the middle of a region or country


surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land


(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land


oewn-coherent-a oewn-consistent-a oewn-logical-a oewn-ordered-a

marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts


without logical or meaningful connection


oewn-confused-a oewn-disconnected-a oewn-disjointed-a oewn-disordered-a oewn-garbled-a oewn-illogical-a oewn-scattered-a oewn-unconnected-a


confused and not coherent; not clearly thought out

a vague and fuzzy idea of the world of finance


capable of collapsing or being collapsed


having parts that slide one within another


constructed so as to tip up or out of the way


having small chinks or crannies (especially in or between rocks or stones)


oewn-agglomerate-a oewn-agglomerated-a oewn-agglomerative-a oewn-clustered-a


oewn-aggregate-a oewn-aggregated-a oewn-aggregative-a oewn-mass-a

formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole

aggregate expenses include expenses of all divisions combined for the entire year


characterized by the principle of ownership by the state or the people of the means of production


(furniture) easily assembled and dismantled

I bought a knockdown chest at the do-it-yourself store


serving to distribute or allot or disperse


oewn-diffusing-a oewn-diffusive-a oewn-dispersive-a oewn-disseminative-a


of qualities that are spread throughout something


oewn-permeant-a oewn-permeating-a oewn-permeative-a oewn-pervasive-a

armed with permeative irony...he punctures affectations


(of a word) referring singly and without exception to the members of a group

whereas `each,' `every,' `either,' `neither,' and `none' are distributive or referring to a single member of a group, `which' in `which of the men' is separative


made known; especially made widely known


the royal couple's much heralded world tour


kept from public knowledge by various means


(used of information or news) kept secret by using influence


not (or not yet) made available for distribution or publication

someone leaked the unreleased announcement


prepared and printed for distribution and sale


made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account


(followed by `to') as reported or stated by


requiring that official notification be given


years of research produced no reportable results


(of income) required by law to be reported


(of income) not reportable; not required by law to be reported


marked by or relating to or resulting from combination


relating to the combination and arrangement of elements in sets


capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily


oewn-fire-retardant-a oewn-fire-resistant-a oewn-fire-resisting-a oewn-fire-resistive-a


serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst


oewn-ablaze-a oewn-afire-a oewn-aflame-a oewn-aflare-a oewn-alight-a oewn-on_fire-a

forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning


the table was bare, the candles unlighted


large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)


(of buildings and rooms) having ample space

a roomy but sparsely furnished apartment


providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal)


enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space


oewn-homelike-a oewn-homely-a oewn-homey-a oewn-homy-a

having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable


providing or experiencing physical discomfort


feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')


bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful


relating to bodily unease that causes discomfort


uncomfortable because of possible danger or trouble


free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind

was settled in a comfortable job, one for which he was well prepared


made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress


conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

this kind of life can prove disruptive and uncomfortable


socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner


the disquieting sounds of nearby gunfire


excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior


corresponding in size or degree or extent

pay should be commensurate with the time worked


being of equal extent or scope or duration


capable of being measured by a common standard


agreeing in amount, magnitude, or degree


not corresponding in size or degree or extent


proportionate representation of a minority group


among the states Connecticut has a high per capita income


properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'

the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime


connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises


organized principally for financial gain

Christmas has become a commercialized spectacle


relating to or characteristic of trade or traders


oewn-mercantile-a oewn-mercenary-a oewn-moneymaking-a oewn-commercial-a


resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations

analysts content that the stock market is due for a technical rally


not connected with or engaged in commercial enterprises


the company cannot afford to do blue-sky research


used or designed for residence or limited to residences


the commercial or nonresidential areas of a town


(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above


(of military officers) appointed from enlisted personnel


having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual


lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered


representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large


a frequent (or common) error is using the transitive verb `lay' for the intransitive `lie'


prevailing among and common to the general public


of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group

a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament


not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind


oewn-especial-a oewn-exceptional-a oewn-particular-a oewn-special-a

surpassing what is common or usual or expected


not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness


the maitre d' gave them the red-carpet treatment


two-career families are no longer unusual


occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure


oewn-accustomed-a oewn-customary-a oewn-habitual-a oewn-wonted-a


in accord with regular practice or procedure


advertising that strives continually to be different


(of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials


it is odd that his name is never mentioned


markedly different from the usual; special

a peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats


highly unusual or rare but not the single instance


lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water


having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water


(especially of certain salts) becoming liquid by absorbing moisture from the air


having a strong affinity for oils rather than water


belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public


for or by a group rather than individuals

dipping each his bread into a communal dish of stew


affecting the people or community as a whole


being or characteristic of a single thing or person


we all have our own idiosyncratic gestures


being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player


being a single and separate person or thing

can the singular person be understood apart from his culture?


was a communicative person and quickly told all she knew


characterized by or given to telling anecdotes


oewn-blabbermouthed-a oewn-leaky-a oewn-talebearing-a oewn-tattling-a

prone to communicate confidential information


prone to friendly informal communication


he had few communicational grooves available for use


able to communicate in a Finno-Ugric language


her gesticulating hands and arms made words almost unnecessary


oewn-gestural-a oewn-sign-a oewn-signed-a oewn-sign-language-a


indicative of or announcing something to come

the Beatles were heraldic of a new style of music


consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story


rural students often come from nonverbal backgrounds


freely communicative; candidly straightforward


given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

outspoken in their opposition to segregation


able to communicate in a Semitic language


able to communicate in a Siouan language


inclined to tell long and involved stories (often of incredible happenings)


not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions


oewn-close-a oewn-closelipped-a oewn-closemouthed-a oewn-secretive-a oewn-tightlipped-a

inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it


oewn-deadpan-a oewn-expressionless-a oewn-impassive-a oewn-poker-faced-a oewn-unexpressive-a


without the means or right to communicate


failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to


closely and firmly united or packed together


the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated


(especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together


not compact or dense in structure or arrangement


(used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency


able to be compared or worthy of comparison


at that moment nothing in the world seemed comparable to sleep


such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared

an incomparable week of rest and pleasure


unsurpassed in some respect up to the present


impossible to measure or compare in value or size or excellence


oewn-matchless-a oewn-nonpareil-a oewn-one-a oewn-one_and_only-a oewn-peerless-a oewn-unmatched-a oewn-unmatchable-a oewn-unrivaled-a oewn-unrivalled-a


oewn-alone-a oewn-unique-a oewn-unequaled-a oewn-unequalled-a oewn-unparalleled-a

he is alone in the field of microbiology


heard the soft and compassionate voices of women


feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others


providing physical and emotional care and nourishment


a noble tenderhearted creature who sympathizes with all the human race


lacking compassion or feeling for others

nor silver-shedding tears could penetrate her uncompassionate sire


able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination


(used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted


clashing interests of loggers and conservationists


unable for both to exist or be true at the same time


used of plant stock or scions; incapable of being grafted


capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification


incapable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification


(chemistry, physics) capable of being mixed


capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction


(chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing


used especially of solids or solutions; incapable of blending into a stable homogeneous mixture


properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient


have the skills and qualifications to do things well


able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons...


the book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index


feckless attempts to repair the plumbing


lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate


not characteristic of or suitable for a good workman


a wife is usually considered unqualified to testify against her husband


involving competition or competitiveness


provided with a worthy adversary or competitor


not involving competition or competitiveness


willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement


having exclusive control over a commercial activity by possession or legal grant


expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment


oewn-fretful-a oewn-querulous-a oewn-whiney-a oewn-whiny-a


capable of being compressed or made more compact


incapable of being compressed; resisting compression


including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete


constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

an entire town devastated by an earthquake


representing or accommodating the entire length


occupying an entire page in a book or paper


constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged


(of time) constituting the full extent or duration


not separated into parts or shares; constituting an undivided unit


constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety


signifying an exact divisor or factor of a quantity


constituting a division or an aliquot part of the basic monetary unit

American divisional (fractional) coins include the dime and the nickel


consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity


(of clothing) extending only to the waist


(of siblings) related through one parent only


bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude


according to an early tradition became his sworn brother


having no commitments or responsibilities; carefree


not definitely committed to a party or policy


(followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use

large sums devoted to the care of the poor


(often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person


the playground has been completed but is still undedicated


having every necessary or normal part or component or step


oewn-absolute-a oewn-downright-a oewn-out-and-out-a oewn-rank-a oewn-right-down-a oewn-sheer-a

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers


oewn-accomplished-a oewn-completed-a oewn-realized-a oewn-realised-a

successfully completed or brought to an end

his mission accomplished he took a vacation


occurring completely or not occurring at all


performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial


did not spring full-clad from his imagination


complete in extent or degree and in every particular


having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness


constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself

the university is like a self-contained city with shops and all amenities


politicians have no sound grasp of technology issues


not either; not one or the other; entity, dual, negative pronoun; quantifier, dual, negative


being or affecting only a part; not total


being in the earliest stages of development


giving only major points; lacking completeness


oewn-across-the-board-a oewn-all-embracing-a oewn-all-encompassing-a oewn-all-inclusive-a oewn-blanket-a oewn-broad-a oewn-encompassing-a oewn-extensive-a oewn-panoptic-a oewn-wide-a


occurring or extending throughout a city


occurring or extending throughout a county


occurring or extending throughout a country or nation


oewn-cosmopolitan-a oewn-ecumenical-a oewn-oecumenical-a oewn-general-a oewn-universal-a oewn-worldwide-a oewn-world-wide-a


omitting no one; from the door of one house to that of the next


comprehensive in scope or content (as an encyclopedia)


existing in both space and time; having both spatial extension and temporal duration


occurring or extending throughout a school


occurring or extending throughout a state


including more than a specified category


covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups


serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage


oewn-calm-a oewn-unagitated-a oewn-serene-a oewn-tranquil-a

not agitated; without losing self-possession


not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure

hitherto imperturbable, he now showed signs of alarm


oewn-collected-a oewn-equanimous-a oewn-poised-a oewn-self-collected-a oewn-self-contained-a oewn-self-possessed-a

the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination


marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional


oewn-unflurried-a oewn-unflustered-a oewn-unperturbed-a oewn-unruffled-a

free from emotional agitation or nervous tension

the waiters were unflurried and good natured


looked about with a wandering and discomposed air


feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed


having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

the blushing boy was brought before the Principal


having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion

the hecklers pelted the discombobulated speaker with anything that came to hand


oewn-flustered-a oewn-hot_and_bothered-a oewn-perturbed-a oewn-rattled-a

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)


the incident left him unstrung and incapable of rational effort


capable of being comprehended or understood

an idea comprehensible to the average mind


capable of being read with comprehension

readily accessible to the nonprofessional reader


oewn-apprehensible-a oewn-intelligible-a oewn-graspable-a oewn-perceivable-a oewn-understandable-a

capable of being apprehended or understood


(of meaning) capable of being penetrated or comprehended


the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible


marked by difficulty of style or expression

much that was dark is now quite clear to me


I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later


of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone


having a concave shape with an open top like a bowl


oewn-bursiform-a oewn-pouch-shaped-a oewn-pouchlike-a oewn-saclike-a


concave on one side and convex on the other with the concavity being greater than the convexity


flat on one side and concave on the other


having a convex shape that resembles a bell


oewn-biconvex-a oewn-convexo-convex-a oewn-lenticular-a oewn-lentiform-a

convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil


(of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end


convex on one side and concave on the other with the convexity being greater than the concavity


flat on one side and convex on the other


occurring close together in bunches or clusters


having component parts closely crowded together


not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective


spread out or scattered about or divided up


oewn-apportioned-a oewn-dealt_out-a oewn-doled_out-a oewn-meted_out-a oewn-parceled_out-a


spread out; not concentrated in one place


(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material


distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions


distributed or spread over a considerable extent

has ties with many widely dispersed friends


oewn-divided-a oewn-divided_up-a oewn-shared-a oewn-shared_out-a

distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose


distributed equitably in limited individual portions

got along as best we could on rationed meat and sugar


occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space


(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses


growing or spreading sparsely or irregularly


not concentrated at one point or upon one objective

diversity...in our huge unfocused country


not having a common center; not concentric


filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement


She was afraid that I might be embarrassed


oewn-haunted-a oewn-obsessed-a oewn-preoccupied-a oewn-taken_up-a

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle


the average American...is unconcerned that his or her plight is the result of a complex of personal and economic and governmental actions...beyond the normal citizen's comprehension and control


lacking or showing a lack of due concern

spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation


adopted a degage pose on the arm of the easy chair


showing no care or concern in attitude or action


oewn-compendious-a oewn-compact-a oewn-succinct-a oewn-summary-a


oewn-crisp-a oewn-curt-a oewn-laconic-a oewn-terse-a

brief and to the point; effectively cut short


characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements

the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints


having the style of a telegram with many short words left out


tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length


oewn-long-winded-a oewn-tedious-a oewn-verbose-a oewn-windy-a oewn-wordy-a


oewn-pleonastic-a oewn-redundant-a oewn-tautologic-a oewn-tautological-a

repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words

`a true fact' and `a free gift' are pleonastic expressions


forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question


supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement


not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question


the evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal


not leading to a definite ending or result


inconclusive as to outcome; close or just even in a race or comparison or competition

as they approached the finish line they were neck and neck


(of a marriage) completed by the first act of sexual intercourse after the ceremony


not consummated (especially of a marriage)

an unconsummated marriage can be annulled


serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction

`and' in `John and Mary' or in `John walked and Mary rode' is a coordinating conjunction; and so is `or' in `will you go or stay?'


serving to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause

`when' in `I will come when I can' is a subordinating conjunction


being in agreement or harmony; often followed by `with'

a place perfectly accordant with man's nature


(followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with


dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)


capable of contracting or being contracted


increased in extent or size or bulk or scope


(of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use

partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm


(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells


imposing or depending on or containing a condition


going counter to the facts (usually as a hypothesis)


oewn-contingent-a oewn-contingent_on-a oewn-contingent_upon-a oewn-dependent_on-a oewn-dependant_on-a oewn-dependent_upon-a oewn-dependant_upon-a oewn-depending_on-a

being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

arms sales contingent on the approval of Congress


oewn-probationary-a oewn-provisional-a oewn-provisionary-a oewn-tentative-a

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon


devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment


fixed and absolute and without contingency


not enforceable; not capable of being brought about by compulsion


not enforced; not compelled especially by legal or police action

too many unenforced laws can breed contempt for law


having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; exhibiting conductivity


having characteristics of a semiconductor; that is having electrical conductivity greater than insulators but less than good conductors


not able to conduct heat or electricity or sound


delayed or confined or cut off by a storm

the airport was filled with stormbound passengers


of livestock and domestic poultry; permitted to graze or forage rather than being confined to a feedlot


filled with great numbers crowded together

I try to avoid the thronged streets and stores just before Christmas


the uncongenial roommates were always fighting


not agreeing with your tastes or expectations

found the task disagreeable and decided to abandon it


the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing


lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness


oewn-inappropriate-a oewn-incompatible-a oewn-out_of_keeping-a oewn-unfitting-a

not in keeping with what is correct or proper


an inharmonious (or incongruous) mixture of architectural styles


characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker


syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence


serving or tending to divide or separate


the adversative conjunction `but' in `poor but happy'


necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities

alternative possibilities were neutrality or war


syntactically establishing a relation of contrast between sentences or elements of a sentence

disjunctive conjunctions like `but', `or', or `though' serve a contrastive function


serving to separate or divide into parts


(used of an accent in Hebrew orthography) indicating that the word marked is separated to a greater or lesser degree rhythmically and grammatically from the word that follows it


progressing melodically by intervals of a second


progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second


oewn-adjacent-a oewn-conterminous-a oewn-contiguous-a oewn-neighboring-a oewn-neighbouring-s

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Connecticut


connecting without a break; within a common boundary


connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks


connected by blood or close acquaintance with people of wealth or social position


remote and separate physically or socially

existed over the centuries as a world apart


not connected to the sternum or breastbone


have the connection undone; having become separate


showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another

the manufacturer provided an exploded view of the apparatus


the uncoupled caboose rolled down the incline


knew her fears were ultimately conquerable


not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome

a tribute to his courage...and his unconquerable will


incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted


knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts


aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts


partially conscious; not completely aware of sensations


not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead


unconscious from a blow or shock or intoxication


in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli


(used of things) lacking sense or awareness


oewn-knocked_out-a oewn-kayoed-a oewn-KO-ap-d-a oewn-out-a oewn-stunned-a


concerning mental functioning that is not represented in consciousness


solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose


invested with ministerial or priestly functions


befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood

priestly dedication to the people of his parish


resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion


pompously ultraconservative and nationalistic


employers are looking for buttoned-up types


oewn-fusty-a oewn-standpat-a oewn-unprogressive-a oewn-nonprogressive-a


stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded


tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition


having or showing active concern for protection of civil liberties protected by law


having or demonstrating belief in the essential goodness of man and the autonomy of the individual; favoring civil and political liberties, government by law with the consent of the governed, and protection from arbitrary authority


having or showing belief in the need for economic growth in addition to traditional liberalistic values


favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)


(sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable

testimony consistent with the known facts


oewn-accordant-a oewn-agreeable-a oewn-conformable-a oewn-consonant-a oewn-concordant-a


(followed by `to') in conformance to or agreement with


conforming to the same principles or course of action over time


inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time


oewn-at_odds-a oewn-conflicting-a oewn-contradictory-a oewn-self-contradictory-a

the figures are at odds with our findings


the golfer hit the ball well but his putting was spotty


a description unconformable to previous accounts


oewn-crying-a oewn-egregious-a oewn-flagrant-a oewn-glaring-a oewn-gross-a oewn-rank-a

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible


made a feature or highlight; given prominence


they were much in evidence during the fighting


singled out for notice or especially for a dire fate


oewn-outstanding-a oewn-prominent-a oewn-salient-a oewn-spectacular-a oewn-striking-a

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom


he pushed the string through an inconspicuous hole


an unnoticeable cigarette burn on the carpet


things happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause


difficult or impossible to perceive or discern

an indiscernible increase in temperature


capable of being perceived as different or distinct

only the shine of their metal was distinguishable in the gloom


not capable of being distinguished or differentiated

the two specimens are actually different from each other but the differences are almost indistinguishable


steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection

a man constant in adherence to his ideals


firm and dependable especially in loyalty


likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable


(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful


marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments


constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development


forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning


capable of forming new cells and tissues


based on interpretation; not directly expressed


concerned with systematic structure in a particular field of study


a policy that is destructive to the economy


oewn-annihilative-a oewn-annihilating-a oewn-devastating-a oewn-withering-a

wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction


causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin

the blasting effects of the intense cold on the budding fruit


oewn-caustic-a oewn-corrosive-a oewn-erosive-a oewn-vitriolic-a oewn-mordant-a

of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action


physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination


designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions


the erosive effects of waves on the shoreline


destructive of images used in religious worship; said of religions, such as Islam, in which the representation of living things is prohibited


when wasteful war shall statues overturn


satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are


contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

he had become complacent after years of success


marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction


showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing


oewn-disaffected-a oewn-ill-affected-a oewn-malcontent-a oewn-rebellious-a


the crisis proved his confidence was shakable


incapable of being contested or disputed


having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt


oewn-unassailable-a oewn-unshakable-a oewn-watertight-a oewn-bulletproof-a oewn-ironclad-a


having control over urination and defecation


not having control over urination and defecation


recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series


continually repeated over a period of time


perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements


recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances

a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids


stopping and starting at irregular intervals


recurring or reappearing from time to time


not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals


continuing in time or space without interruption

a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light


oewn-around-the-clock-a oewn-day-and-night-a oewn-nonstop-a oewn-round-the-clock-a


oewn-ceaseless-a oewn-constant-a oewn-incessant-a oewn-never-ending-a oewn-perpetual-a oewn-unceasing-a oewn-unremitting-a

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing


`continual' is often used interchangeably with `continuous'


relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit


having the ends united so as to form a continuous whole


heat transfer to the anode in free burning arcs


maintained at length without interruption or weakening


not continuing without interruption in time or space


used of distributions, as of statistical or natural populations


of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity


of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities


to insure the continued success of the war


remaining in force or being carried on without letup

the act provided a continuing annual appropriation


(of books) no longer offered for sale by a publisher


restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds


controlled or ruled by superior authority or power


electricity from the harnessed Colorado River


influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion


having the price regulated or controlled by government


the greatest uncontrolled health problem is AIDS


the system is economically inefficient and politically anarchic


uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable


(of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player


harsh punishments for sturdy vagabonds and masterless men


resembling a torrent in force and abundance


deviating widely from an intended course


marked by or capable of arousing controversy

the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial


oewn-arguable-a oewn-debatable-a oewn-disputable-a oewn-moot-a


involving or likely to cause controversy

a central and contentious element of the book


generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute


constituted or contracted by stipulation or agreement


oewn-contentious-a oewn-combative-a oewn-disputatious-a oewn-disputative-a oewn-litigious-a

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

a style described as abrasive and contentious


given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments


not given to or characterized by argument


suited to your comfort or purpose or needs


not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

it is inconvenient not to have a telephone in the kitchen


following accepted customs and proprieties


sealed the deal with the customary handshake


characterized by or in accordance with some formula


excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull

why is the middle class so stodgy, so utterly without a sense of humor?


not conforming to accepted rules or standards


unconventional in especially appearance and behavior


bewildered by the old go-as-you-please liberty of alliterative rhythm


she led a somewhat irregular private life


a colorful character in the buttoned-down, dull-grey world of business


oewn-stereotyped-a oewn-stereotypic-a oewn-stereotypical-a oewn-unimaginative-a

lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality


of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class


oewn-bizarre-a oewn-eccentric-a oewn-freakish-a oewn-freaky-a oewn-flaky-a oewn-flakey-a oewn-gonzo-a oewn-off-the-wall-a oewn-outlandish-a oewn-outre-a

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit


marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness

a cocktail party given by some...raffish bachelors


oewn-far-out-a oewn-kinky-a oewn-offbeat-a oewn-quirky-a oewn-way-out-a


stylish and modern in an unconventional way


stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug


marked by convention and conformity to customs or rules or styles

underneath the radical image teenagers are surprisingly conformist


not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought

their rabidly nonconformist deportment has made them legendary


(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy


using nuclear weapons based on fusion as distinguished from fission


(weapons) using energy for propulsion or destruction that is not nuclear energy


well-known and long-established in form or style


in accord with or being a tradition or practice accepted from the past

a conventional church wedding with the bride in traditional white


having been passed along from generation to generation

among Biblical critics a tralatitious interpretation is one received by expositor from expositor


adhering to tradition especially in cultural or religious practices


not conforming to or in accord with tradition


tending to come together from different directions


focused light rays can set something afire


tending to move apart in different directions


oewn-arboreal-a oewn-arboreous-a oewn-arborescent-a oewn-arboresque-a oewn-arboriform-a oewn-dendriform-a oewn-dendroid-a oewn-dendroidal-a oewn-treelike-a oewn-tree-shaped-a

resembling a tree in form and branching structure

arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda


oewn-branched-a oewn-branching-a oewn-ramose-a oewn-ramous-a oewn-ramate-a


resembling a bush in being thickly branched and spreading


(of trees) having a bushy top without a leader


causing one to believe the truth of something


having been prepared for eating by the application of heat


cooked while covered with browned breadcrumbs (and sometimes cheese)


(bread and pastries) cooked by dry heat (as in an oven)


cooked by browning in fat and then simmering in a closed container


cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)


she served us underdone bacon and burnt biscuits


(meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside


parched corn was a staple of the Indian diet


(meat) roasted with the meat inside still rare


cooked in such a way as to be ready for sale


having the surface burned quickly with intense heat

the seared meat is then covered with hot liquid for braising


(meat) cooked until there is no pink meat left inside


not treated with heat to prepare it for eating


(of meat) cooked a short time; still red inside


not having been browned by exposure to heat


done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit


working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect


humanity they knew to be corrupt...from the day of Adam's creation


oewn-corruptible-a oewn-bribable-a oewn-dishonest-a oewn-purchasable-a oewn-venal-a


oewn-depraved-a oewn-perverse-a oewn-perverted-a oewn-reprobate-a

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good


characteristic of or similar to the corruptible soldiers in the Praetorian Guard with respect to corruption or political venality

a large Praetorian bureaucracy filled with ambitious...and often sycophantic people makes work and makes trouble


a policeman who was incorrupt and incorruptible


incorruptible judges are the backbone of the society


though his associates were dishonest, he remained uncorrupted


used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more)


used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect


acting to neutralize acid (especially in the stomach)


large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree


appreciable amounts of noxious wastes are dumped into the harbor


oewn-goodly-a oewn-goodish-a oewn-healthy-a oewn-hefty-a oewn-respectable-a oewn-sizable-a oewn-sizeable-a oewn-tidy-a


of considerable importance, size, or worth


too small or unimportant to merit attention

passed his life in an inconsiderable village


having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary


lacking material form or substance; unreal


oewn-aeriform-a oewn-aerial-a oewn-airy-a oewn-aery-a oewn-ethereal-a

characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away


strange fancies of unreal and shadowy worlds


consisting of or containing string or strings


having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses


lacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seen


having a body or a body of a specified kind; often used in combination


invested with a bodily form especially of a human body


belief in a world filled with...formless but often malevolent beings


subjected to intensive forced indoctrination resulting in the rejection of old beliefs and acceptance of new ones


not successfully subjected to brainwashing

despite the torture and the psychological pressure some POWs remained unbrainwashed


having material or physical form or substance

that which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible


having or relating to a physical material body


oewn-bodied-a oewn-corporal-a oewn-corporate-a oewn-embodied-a oewn-incarnate-a

what seemed corporal melted as breath into the wind


oewn-discorporate-a oewn-unembodied-a oewn-bodiless-a oewn-unbodied-a oewn-disembodied-a


lacking material body or form or substance


free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth


(of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct


correct to the last detail; especially being in or following the exact words

a letter-perfect rendition of the soliloquy


not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth


based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information


disposed toward or having views based on what is right

respect for law which every right-minded citizen ought to have


obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion


having something undesirable neutralized

with glasses her corrected vision was 20:20


free from or corrected for spherical aberration


corrected for both chromatic and spherical aberration


unrepentant and incapable of being reformed


incapable of being controlled or managed


composed of people from or at home in many parts of the world; especially not provincial in attitudes or interests

his cosmopolitan benevolence impartially extended to all races and to all creeds


characteristic of the provinces or their people


oewn-bumpkinly-a oewn-hick-a oewn-rustic-a oewn-unsophisticated-a


strong and healthy but not sophisticated


little sympathy with parochial mentality


oewn-jerkwater-a oewn-one-horse-a oewn-pokey-a oewn-poky-a


not having traveled much, especially to foreign lands; not having gained experience by travel


retarding evacuation of feces; binding; constipating


have difficult or incomplete or infrequent evacuation of the bowels


oewn-diarrheal-a oewn-diarrhoeal-a oewn-diarrhetic-a oewn-diarrhoetic-a oewn-diarrheic-a oewn-diarrhoeic-a


showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

friends considerate enough to leave us alone


considerate of the feelings or well-being of others


lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others


the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread; `Let them eat cake'


characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners

if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world


being attentive to women like an ideal knight


a distant and at times discourteous young


surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner


oewn-brusque-a oewn-brusk-a oewn-curt-a oewn-short-a


showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.


(used of an ill-mannered child) impolitely unruly


oewn-ill-mannered-a oewn-bad-mannered-a oewn-rude-a oewn-unmannered-a oewn-unmannerly-a

resentment flared at such an unmannered intrusion


so rude and abusive as to be unsuitable for parliament


not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

even if he didn't like them he should have been civil


want nothing from you but to get away from your uncivil tongue


(of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life


(of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars


(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action


oewn-sterile-a oewn-unimaginative-a oewn-uninspired-a oewn-uninventive-a

deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention

a sterile ideology lacking in originality


affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance


bewildering or striking dumb with wonder


the fabulous endurance of a marathon runner


oewn-improbable-a oewn-marvelous-a oewn-marvellous-a oewn-tall-a


oewn-undreamed-a oewn-undreamed_of-a oewn-undreamt-a oewn-undreamt_of-a oewn-unimagined-a


the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous


(a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous

she was not the...credible fool he expected


not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving


oewn-disbelieving-a oewn-skeptical-a oewn-sceptical-a oewn-unbelieving-a

denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles


marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws


tending to find and call attention to faults


his scathing remarks about silly lady novelists


not critical; not tending to find or call attention to errors


tending to make moral judgments or judgments based on personal opinions

a counselor tries not to be faultfinding


refraining from making judgments especially ones based on personal opinions or standards


characterized by careful evaluation and judgment


exercising or involving careful evaluations


marked by disregard for critical standards or procedures

news sources reflected uncritical estimates of the number of juvenile addicts


being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency


an acute (or critical) lack of research funds


oewn-dangerous-a oewn-grave-a oewn-grievous-a oewn-serious-a oewn-severe-a oewn-life-threatening-a

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm


fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless


at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction

a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure


(especially of fissionable material) able to sustain a chain reaction in such a manner that the rate of reaction increases


not critical; not at a point of abrupt change


spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers


going or extending across a town or city


crossed or intersected in the form of an X


(of a check) marked for deposit only as indicated by having two lines drawn across it


provided with or as if with a crown or a crown as specified; often used in combination


covered as if with a cap or crown especially of a specified kind


bearing a coma; crowned with an assemblage of branches or leaves or bracts


invested with royal power as symbolized by a crown


not (especially not yet) provided with a crown


having the power but not the rank or title of a king


used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns


not having an (artificial) crown on a tooth; used especially of molars and bicuspids

uncrowned teeth badly in need of attention


of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis


forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis


having become fixed and definite in form

distinguish between crystallized and uncrystallized opinion


having the shape of a cube; having three dimensions


oewn-cubelike-a oewn-cube-shaped-a oewn-cubical-a oewn-cubiform-a oewn-cuboid-a oewn-cuboidal-a


of a crystal system characterized by three equal axes at right angles


of or in or along or relating to a line; involving or having a single dimension


characterized by a straight line or lines


having a relatively broad surface in relation to depth or thickness


as the hard flattened scales of e.g. sharks


relating to a single dimension or aspect; having no depth or scope

a prose statement of fact is unidimensional, its value being measured wholly in terms of its truth


having or involving or marked by several dimensions or aspects


having dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person

never matures as a dimensional character; he is pasty, bland, faceless


lacking the expected range or depth; not designed to give an illusion or depth


oewn-three-dimensional-a oewn-3-dimensional-a oewn-third-dimensional-a oewn-three-d-a

involving or relating to three dimensions or aspects; giving the illusion of depth


involving or relating to the fourth dimension or time


separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument


oewn-pierced-a oewn-perforated-a oewn-perforate-a oewn-punctured-a


(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain


(of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit


(of pages of a book) having adjacent leaves still joined at the fore edge


cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel


(used especially of fur or wool) shaped or finished by cutting or trimming to a uniform length


having long and narrow ornamental cuts showing an underlying fabric


(used especially of fur or wool) not having been sheared


eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)


oewn-inquisitive-a oewn-speculative-a oewn-questioning-a oewn-wondering-a

if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive


oewn-nosy-a oewn-nosey-a oewn-prying-a oewn-snoopy-a


showing absence of intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity

strangely incurious about the cause of the political upheaval surrounding them


occurring in or belonging to the present time


the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West


live copy is ready to be set in type or already set but not yet proofread


presently occurring (either causally or incidentally)

technical terms are rarely occurrent in literature


reflecting the latest information or changes


up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date


not current or belonging to the present time


oewn-outdated-a oewn-out-of-date-a oewn-superannuated-a oewn-obsolete-a


deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

villagers shun the area believing it to be cursed


oewn-blasted-a oewn-blame-a oewn-blamed-a oewn-blessed-a oewn-damn-a oewn-damned-a oewn-darned-a oewn-deuced-a oewn-goddam-a oewn-goddamn-a oewn-goddamned-a oewn-infernal-a

expletives used informally as intensifiers


highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)


golden lads and girls all must / like chimney sweepers come to dust


provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)


a hovel unblessed with electricity or running water


furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies


blank, curtainless windows stared back at her


made according to the specifications of an individual


oewn-bespoke-a oewn-bespoken-a oewn-made-to-order-a oewn-tailored-a oewn-tailor-made-a


bought some made goods at the local store; rope and nails


oewn-off-the-rack-a oewn-off-the-shelf-a oewn-off-the-peg-a oewn-ready-to-wear-a

(especially of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from merchandise in stock


manufactured in standard sizes to be shipped and assembled elsewhere


food products that are prepared in advance and can be eaten as sold


made as part of the arts-and-crafts program at summer camp


sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)


made or produced in the home or by yourself


their house was a do-it-yourself project


produced in a large-scale industrial operation


produced in quantity often by assembly-line techniques


occurring by turns; first one and then the other


the cleaning lady comes on alternate Wednesdays


of a compound having atoms arranged in a ring structure


having molecules consisting of two fused rings


having atoms linked by bonds represented in circular or triangular form


containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom


containing a closed ring of atoms of the same kind especially carbon atoms


having carbon atoms linked in open chains


forming a whorl or having parts arranged in a whorl


forming one or more whorls (especially a whorl of leaves around a stem)


not cyclic; especially having parts arranged in spirals rather than whorls


the common buttercup is a popular perennial plant


of or belonging to or active during the day

diurnal animals are active during the day


oewn-bedraggled-a oewn-broken-down-a oewn-derelict-a oewn-dilapidated-a oewn-ramshackle-a oewn-tatterdemalion-a oewn-tumble-down-a


out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')


damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value


the gym has some of the most knocked-out equipment since Vic Tanny


(often followed by `with') damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes


the vase remained intact despite rough handling


of such great duration as to preclude the possibility of being assigned a date


lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part


lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak


oewn-profoundly_deaf-a oewn-stone-deaf-a oewn-deaf_as_a_post-a oewn-unhearing-a


conforming to conventions of sexual behavior

speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd


offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters


oewn-crude-a oewn-earthy-a oewn-gross-a oewn-vulgar-a


young white women dressed Hollywood style


the dance often becomes flagrantly obscene


tending to suggest something improper or indecent


determining or having the power to determine an outcome


oewn-deciding-a oewn-determinant-a oewn-determinative-a oewn-determining-a


having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

that fateful meeting of the U.N. when...it declared war on North Korea


characterized by lack of decision and firmness

an indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill


some who had been on the fence came out in favor of the plan


lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly


undecided or characterized by indecisiveness


relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration


relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation


their declared and their covert objectives


proclaimed to be or described as such by oneself, without endorsement by others


characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme


satisfying generally accepted social or esthetic standards


lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct


acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction)


having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination


resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable


of or carried on in waters of great depth


oewn-profound-a oewn-unfathomed-a oewn-unplumbed-a oewn-unsounded-a

situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed


(of e.g. closets or refrigerators) extending very far enough back to allow a person to enter


lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center


shallow enough to be crossed by walking or riding on an animal or in a vehicle


relating to the region of shallow water adjoining the seacoast


occurring on or near the surface of the skin


oewn-reefy-a oewn-shelfy-a oewn-shelvy-a oewn-shoaly-a

full of submerged reefs or sandbanks or shoals


relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply


oewn-heavy-a oewn-profound-a oewn-sound-a oewn-wakeless-a


not deep or strong; not affecting one deeply


existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not

de facto segregation is as real as segregation imposed by law


de jure recognition of the new government


capable of being annulled or voided or terminated

a claim to an estate may be defeasible so long as the claimant is under 21 and unmarried


not liable to being annulled or voided or undone


I'm pretty beat up but I don't feel licked yet


boldly resisting authority or an opposing force


disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority


marked by stubborn resistance to authority

the University suspended the most recalcitrant demonstrators


children compliant with the parental will


someone amenable to the instruction of others


lost in a maze of words both defined and undefined


not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished


not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words


he confuses the reader with ill-defined terms and concepts


formed or developed from something else; not original

the belief that classes and organizations are secondary and derived


not derived or copied or translated from something else


not derived from or reducible to something else; basic


showing alteration in form (especially by the addition of affixes)

`boys' and `swam' are inflected English words


`boy' and `swim' are uninflected English words


his southern Yorkshire voice was less inflected and singing than her northern one


altered in volume as well as tone or pitch


definite but not specified or identified