Definition Dictionary

The act of bringing something to an end, or the ending itself.

Related to treatment, or having a beneficial or soothing effect.

A point or level at which something begins or changes; also the entrance to a place.

A standard used to judge the quality or validity of something.

A badly distorted or absurd imitation of something worthy.

To emphasize the significance of something.

Not lessened or qualified; complete, often in describing something negative.

To establish that something is sound or supported.

An assessment of the value of something.

A thin outer layer; figuratively, a superficial appearance concealing what lies beneath.

To check and establish that something is accurate or true.

To compete eagerly with others for something.

A rapidly rotating flow; figuratively, a powerful situation that draws things into it.