Definition Dictionary

Self-satisfied to the point of overlooking problems or needed effort.

The act of following a request, rule, or requirement.

Calm and in control of one's outward emotions.

Required rather than optional, usually by a rule or authority.

Expressing the needed information in few words.

Strong enough to settle a question or remove reasonable doubt.

Depending on a requirement, circumstance, or event being satisfied.

Helping to bring about or support a desired result.

Readily noticeable or attracting attention.

Following established practices or commonly accepted ideas.

Too ready to believe what one is told.

Deserving blame for a fault or wrongdoing.

Impartial because one has no personal stake in the outcome.

Different in kind or difficult to compare directly.

Not influenced by strong emotion or personal bias.

Filled with great joy or pride.

Based on observation or experience rather than theory alone.

Unclear, open to different interpretations, or not conclusive.

Understood by or intended for a small group with specialized knowledge.

Stated clearly and directly, leaving little need for interpretation.

Based on faulty reasoning or a mistaken assumption.

A rise and fall or repeated variation in an amount, level, or condition.

Careful to avoid unnecessary spending or waste.

Unable to achieve the intended result.