Definition Dictionary

Challenging established beliefs, traditions, or admired institutions.

A system of ideas and beliefs, especially about society or politics.

A distinctive habit or feature of an individual or thing.

Distinctive of a particular person or thing, often in an unusual way.

Not following a reasonable or consistent line of reasoning.

Based on or producing a misleading appearance or illusion.

Entirely clean or free from flaws.

About to occur very soon.

To destroy, especially by fire, or offer as a sacrifice.

To confine or shut someone away.

Unable to be changed.

A reduction or loss in an ability, function, or working capacity.

To communicate information or provide a particular quality to something.

Fair and not favoring one side or interest.

Fairness that avoids favoring a person, side, or viewpoint without reason.

A point where progress stops because agreement is impossible.

Showing little or no outward emotion.

To question credibility or, in government, formally accuse an official of misconduct.

Free from faults or errors.

Something that obstructs or makes progress difficult.

To drive or strongly urge someone or something toward action.

About to happen, often with a sense of significance or threat.

Unable to be entered or passed through; also impossible to understand or interpret.

Essential or urgently necessary.