Definition Dictionary

Prudent and tactful in handling a situation.

Exaggeratedly self-important or ceremonious.

Pompous and dogmatic in expressing an opinion.

To express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic manner.

The people living in a particular place or country.

A collection of investments held by a person or organization.

A metaphor for competing to maintain relative standing, so greater effort brings little improvement in one's position.

The people of future generations.

Adopting an artificial attitude or display to impress or influence others.

Usefulness or feasibility in real circumstances.

Guided by practical results and real circumstances.

Deserving praise or approval.

Unstable, insecure, or exposed to danger or failure.

An earlier example that can guide a later decision or action.

To cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected.

In action, excessively hasty; also very steep.

To prevent something or rule out its possibility.

Something that comes before another thing and signals or contributes to its development.

A person or thing that came before another in the same role or position.

A difficult or awkward situation.

To make someone or something more likely to respond or develop in a particular way.

An existing tendency or inclination toward something.

Most common, influential, or important in a particular setting.

Standing above others in distinction or importance.