Definition Dictionary

Willing to listen to, consider, or accept ideas and suggestions.

Stubbornly resistant to control or an attempted remedy.

Deserving strong criticism or condemnation.

To reject a claim, idea, or association as invalid or unacceptable.

Able to recover or return to form after difficulty or pressure.

Moving backward or returning to a less developed or less desirable condition.

Widespread or abundant, often of something undesirable.

Strong, vigorous, or able to withstand difficulty.

Especially noticeable or important.

Able to read and write only at a limited or elementary level.

Following another person's ideas uncritically.

The occurrence of a valuable or pleasing discovery by chance.

Unusual, remarkable, or distinct from others.

Sordid or disreputable; also flimsy and of poor quality.

Dirty, degraded, or morally disreputable.

Extremely dirty and neglected, often reflecting miserable conditions.

Firm and dependable in support or loyalty.

Firm and dependable in purpose, loyalty, or belief.

Astonishingly great in size or degree.

To block progress or leave someone unable to proceed.

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

An amount greater than is needed or enjoyable.

Capable of being touched or clearly demonstrated.

Equivalent in effect or significance to something else.