Definition Dictionary

Especially noticeable or important.

Relating to scrofula; figuratively, morally corrupt or sordid.

A feeling, attitude, or opinion, especially one shared or expressed about a subject.

Following another person's ideas uncritically.

A sharp fragment of a broken object, especially glass or pottery.

A habitually lazy or inactive person.

A speech in which a character voices thoughts aloud, usually while alone.

Dirty, degraded, or morally disreputable.

Appearing convincing or correct while actually being misleading or unsound.

Arising naturally or suddenly without advance planning or outside prompting.

A written law formally enacted by a legislative body.

Outstanding or exceptionally good; also relating to stars.

Unnaturally formal or awkward in expression.

To redirect an impulse into a socially acceptable or constructive activity.

Below the required or generally accepted level of quality.

Juicy and tender, especially of food.

An assumption or proposal accepted provisionally without proof.

Following an organized method or plan.