Definition Dictionary

Deserving trust because of recognized expertise or reliable knowledge.

Official permission or approval to carry out an action.

Exercising authority with little allowance for others' input.

Able to govern or direct itself independently.

To state or affirm positively.

Strongly disinclined or opposed to something.

A strong dislike that creates a wish to avoid something.

To state positively or affirm as true.

Overwhelmed by wonder, admiration, or reverence.

Marked by wild revelry and heavy drinking.

To leave someone thoroughly puzzled or frustrated.

So ordinary or overused that it lacks freshness or interest.

A scene of uproar and chaotic confusion.

Wet, limp, and disheveled in appearance.

To charm or attract someone, sometimes deceptively.

To be necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone.

To discuss or emphasize a point excessively.

To contradict an appearance or suggest that something is misleading.

To make someone or something seem less valuable or important.

Hostile and ready to argue or fight.

A reference point used to judge quality, performance, or change.

Doing good or promoting the welfare of others.

Kindly and disposed to help others.

To leave something to another person through a will or as a legacy.