Definition Dictionary

To put things next to each other so their differences or similarities can be seen.

The central or most important part of an idea or matter.

The wedge at the top of an arch that holds its other pieces in position.

Relating to motion or giving a strong impression of movement.

A special skill in doing a particular thing well.

An open framework formed by strips crossing one another.

Clear enough for the letters or symbols to be read.

Horizontal or even, without an upward or downward slope.

Unassuming in manner or restrained in scale or expression.

A recurring figure, image, or idea in a work of music, art, or literature.

A small cut or indentation, often in an edge.

An idea, belief, or impression about something.

A difference in position between things that would otherwise line up.

Able to bend readily without breaking.

Suited to actual use or concerned with what will work in a particular situation.

An amount charged above the usual price.

To suppress a disturbance or bring a strong feeling under control.

The minimum number of members who must be present for a body to conduct its business.

A means of correcting a fault or resolving a problem.

A puzzling question or a mystery that invites a solution.

Stiff and resistant to bending, or fixed and resistant to change.

To recover or save something still useful from loss, damage, or destruction.

To convey information by a sign, sound, or gesture.

To become progressively narrower or thinner toward one end.