Definition Dictionary

Required by a rule, instruction, or authority.

Clear and readily apparent.

An observable expression or sign of something.

Skillful handling or adjustment, sometimes involving unfair or deceptive control.

A distinctive, often habitual way of speaking, moving, or behaving.

A word or phrase repeated frequently as a guiding idea; also a sacred utterance in some traditions.

Small in extent or only just meeting a relevant threshold.

An emphasis on possessions and physical comfort; in philosophy, the view that reality is fundamentally material.

To become real or take definite form.

An independent-minded person who does not follow group conventions.

A concise statement of a general rule or principle.

To help opposing parties discuss their differences and work toward an agreement.

Only moderate in quality; not especially good.

One word family: also includes mediocrity.

A collection of wild or unusual animals, often kept for display.

Given to lying or containing falsehoods.

Requiring little skill and traditionally assigned low status.

Changing mood or behavior quickly and unpredictably.

Attractively showy but lacking genuine worth.

Worth, quality, or a sound reason that deserves recognition or consideration.

A substantial transformation in form or character.

Very careful and attentive to detail.

An unpleasant or oppressive atmosphere, sometimes imagined as a vapor.

To reduce something as much as possible, or to present it as less important.

A person who dislikes or distrusts humankind.