Definition Dictionary

To cause someone to act or something to operate.

A temporary state of suspension or inactivity.

A deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.

The deliberate practice of refraining from something.

Relating to scholarship, study, or educational institutions; also theoretical rather than practical.

To accept or agree without active resistance, often reluctantly.

One word family: also includes acquiescence, acquiescent.

The act of following a principle, rule, or plan closely.

Something added to a main activity or item in a supporting role.

To make something more attractive by adding decoration.

A natural liking for, attraction to, or connection with something.

A list of matters to address, or a plan of aims that guides someone's actions.

Cheerful readiness and eagerness to act.

An explanation that someone was elsewhere when an alleged act occurred; more broadly, an excuse.

Supporting a main purpose or activity.

Actively opposed, hostile, or inclined to conflict.

Practicing strict self-denial and avoiding material pleasures.

To regard something as caused by, belonging to, or created by a particular source.

One word family: also includes ascription.

A remark that attacks someone's character or reputation.

Confident and direct in expressing a position or acting on it.

A refractive error in which the shape of the cornea or eye lens causes light to focus unevenly, potentially blurring or distorting vision.

Quick to notice and understand important details.

One word family: also includes astuteness.

To regard something as caused by or belonging to someone or something.

One word family: also includes attribution.

Genuine in origin or character rather than copied, invented, or falsely presented.

Official permission or approval to carry out an action.