gumption
- noun sound practical judgment
mother wit; horse sense; good sense; sense; common sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
- noun fortitude and determination
backbone; grit; guts; sand; moxie.
- he didn't have the guts to try it
More 'gumption' Meaning
wit
- noun a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
witticism; wittiness; humor; humour.
- noun mental ability
mental capacity; learning ability; mentality; brainpower; brain.
- he's got plenty of brains but no common sense
More 'wit' Meaning
sporting
- adjective satellite exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
sporty; clean; sportsmanlike.
- a clean fight
- a sporting solution of the disagreement
- sportsmanlike conduct
- verb wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
sport; feature; boast.
- she was sporting a new hat
More 'sporting' Meaning
unjustified
- adjective satellite lacking justification or authorization
undue; unwarranted.
- desire for undue private profit
- unwarranted limitations of personal freedom
More 'unjustified' Meaning
found
- noun food and lodging provided in addition to money
- they worked for $30 and found
- verb set up or found
establish; set up; launch.
- She set up a literacy program
More 'found' Meaning
huffy
- adjective satellite quick to take offense
touchy; thin-skinned; feisty.
- adjective satellite roused to anger
sore; mad.
- stayed huffy a good while"- Mark Twain
- she gets mad when you wake her up so early
- mad at his friend
- sore over a remark
More 'huffy' Meaning
fairness
- noun conformity with rules or standards
equity.
- the judge recognized the fairness of my claim
- noun ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
fair-mindedness; candor; candour.
More 'fairness' Meaning
responsive
- adjective containing or using responses; alternating
antiphonal.
- responsive reading
- antiphonal laughter
- adjective readily reacting or replying to people or events or stimuli; showing emotion
- children are often the quickest and most responsive members of the audience
More 'responsive' Meaning
cold
- noun a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
common cold.
- will they never find a cure for the common cold?
- noun the absence of heat
frigidness; coldness; frigidity; low temperature.
- the coldness made our breath visible
- come in out of the cold
- cold is a vasoconstrictor
More 'cold' Meaning
reasoning
- noun thinking that is coherent and logical
abstract thought; logical thinking.
- verb decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
reason; reason out; conclude.
- We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house
More 'reasoning' Meaning
unexpired
- adjective not having come to an end or been terminated by passage of time
- elected to fill the senator's unexpired term
- an unexpired driver's license
More 'unexpired' Meaning
just
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln
- a kind and just man
- a just reward
- his just inheritance
- adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
equitable.
- equitable treatment of all citizens
- an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
More 'just' Meaning
ground
- noun the solid part of the earth's surface
dry land; land; terra firma; earth; solid ground.
- the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land
- the earth shook for several minutes
- he dropped the logs on the ground
- noun a rational motive for a belief or action
reason.
- the reason that war was declared
- the grounds for their declaration
More 'ground' Meaning
thinking
- noun the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
cerebration; mentation; thought; intellection; thought process.
- thinking always made him frown
- she paused for thought
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; believe; think; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
More 'thinking' Meaning
justice
- noun the quality of being just or fair
justness.
- noun judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
More 'justice' Meaning
senseless
- adjective satellite not marked by the use of reason
mindless; reasonless.
- mindless violence
- reasonless hostility
- a senseless act
- adjective satellite unresponsive to stimulation
insensible.
- he lay insensible where he had fallen
- drugged and senseless
More 'senseless' Meaning
horse_sense
- noun sound practical judgment
gumption; mother wit; good sense; sense; common sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
More 'horse_sense' Meaning
common_sense
- noun sound practical judgment
gumption; mother wit; horse sense; good sense; sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
More 'common_sense' Meaning
equity
- noun the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
- noun the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation
More 'equity' Meaning
rationality
- noun the state of having good sense and sound judgment
reason; reasonableness.
- his rationality may have been impaired
- he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions
- noun the quality of being consistent with or based on logic
rationalness.
More 'rationality' Meaning
he
- noun a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas)
helium; atomic number 2.
- noun the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
More 'he' Meaning
insensitive
- adjective not responsive to physical stimuli
- adjective deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive
- insensitive to the needs of the patients
More 'insensitive' Meaning
level-headed
- adjective satellite exercising or showing good judgment
healthy; levelheaded; sound; intelligent.
- healthy scepticism
- a healthy fear of rattlesnakes
- the healthy attitude of French laws
- healthy relations between labor and management
- an intelligent solution
- a sound approach to the problem
- sound advice
- no sound explanation for his decision
More 'level-headed' Meaning
cold-eyed
- adjective satellite unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
dispassionate.
- a journalist should be a dispassionate reporter of fact
More 'cold-eyed' Meaning
unfair
- adjective not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
unjust.
- used unfair methods
- it was an unfair trial
- took an unfair advantage
More 'unfair' Meaning
retributive
- adjective satellite of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
retributory; retaliatory; relatiative; vindicatory.
- retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
- adjective satellite given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
retributory; vindicatory.
More 'retributive' Meaning
legitimate
- verb make legal
legitimatize; decriminalize; legitimatise; legalise; legalize; legitimise; decriminalise; legitimize.
- Marijuana should be legalized
- verb show or affirm to be just and legitimate
More 'legitimate' Meaning
cognisant
- adjective (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
cognizant; aware.
- was aware of his opponent's hostility
- became aware of her surroundings
- aware that he had exceeded the speed limit
More 'cognisant' Meaning
exact
- verb claim as due or just
demand.
- The bank demanded payment of the loan
- verb take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
claim; take.
- the accident claimed three lives
- The hard work took its toll on her
More 'exact' Meaning
undue
- adjective not yet payable
- adjective not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances
- undue influence
- I didn't want to show undue excitement
- accused of using undue force
More 'undue' Meaning
level
- noun a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
grade; degree.
- a moderate grade of intelligence
- a high level of care is required
- it is all a matter of degree
- noun a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
grade; tier.
- lumber of the highest grade
More 'level' Meaning
smell
- noun the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
odour; odor; olfactory perception; olfactory sensation.
- she loved the smell of roses
- noun any property detected by the olfactory system
scent; odor; odour; aroma; olfactory property.
More 'smell' Meaning
effectual
- adjective producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
efficacious; effective.
- an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford
- effective teaching methods
- effective steps toward peace
- made an effective entrance
- his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
- an efficacious law
- adjective satellite having legal efficacy or force
sound; legal.
- a sound title to the property
More 'effectual' Meaning
sane
- adjective mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
- appears to be completely sane
- adjective satellite marked by sound judgment
reasonable.
More 'sane' Meaning
common
- noun a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
green; park; commons.
- they went for a walk in the park
- adjective belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
- for the common good
- common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community
More 'common' Meaning
reasonable
- adjective showing reason or sound judgment
sensible.
- a sensible choice
- a sensible person
- adjective satellite not excessive or extreme
fairish; fair.
- a fairish income
- reasonable prices
More 'reasonable' Meaning
analytical
- adjective using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
analytic.
- an analytic experiment
- an analytic approach
- a keenly analytic man
- analytical reasoning
- an analytical mind
- adjective of a proposition that is necessarily true independent of fact or experience
analytic.
- `all spinsters are unmarried' is an analytic proposition
More 'analytical' Meaning
sensical
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
right
- noun an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; it is something that nobody can take away"
- they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights
- Certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- Eleanor Roosevelt
- a right is not something that somebody gives you
- noun location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east
More 'right' Meaning
mental
- adjective involving the mind or an intellectual process
- mental images of happy times
- mental calculations
- in a terrible mental state
- mental suffering
- free from mental defects
- adjective of or relating to the mind
- mental powers
- mental development
- mental hygiene
More 'mental' Meaning
fair
- noun a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
funfair; carnival.
- noun gathering of producers to promote business
- world fair
- trade fair
- book fair
More 'fair' Meaning
consistent
- adjective (sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable
- testimony consistent with the known facts
- I have decided that the course of conduct which I am following is consistent with my sense of responsibility as president in time of war"- FDR
- adjective capable of being reproduced
reproducible.
- astonishingly reproducible results can be obtained
More 'consistent' Meaning
lawful
- adjective conformable to or allowed by law
- lawful methods of dissent
- adjective satellite according to custom or rule or natural law
rule-governed.
More 'lawful' Meaning
alive
- adjective possessing life
live.
- the happiest person alive
- the nerve is alive
- doctors are working hard to keep him alive
- burned alive
- a live canary
- adjective satellite (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit
- she was wonderfully alive for her age
- a face alive with mischief
More 'alive' Meaning
commonsensical
- adjective satellite exhibiting native good judgment
commonsensible; commonsense.
- arrive home at a reasonable hour
- commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius
- unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated
More 'commonsensical' Meaning
mother_wit
- noun sound practical judgment
gumption; horse sense; good sense; sense; common sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
More 'mother_wit' Meaning
rigorous
- adjective satellite rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
strict.
- rigorous application of the law
- a strict vegetarian
- adjective satellite demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
tight; stringent.
- rigorous discipline
- tight security
- stringent safety measures
More 'rigorous' Meaning
reasonless
- adjective satellite not marked by the use of reason
mindless; senseless.
- mindless violence
- reasonless hostility
- a senseless act
- adjective satellite not endowed with the capacity to reason
More 'reasonless' Meaning
out
- noun (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball
- you only get 3 outs per inning
- verb to state openly and publicly one's homosexuality
come out of the closet; come out.
- This actor outed last year
More 'out' Meaning
living
- noun the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
life.
- he could no longer cope with the complexities of life
- noun people who are still living
- save your pity for the living
More 'living' Meaning
illogical
- adjective lacking in correct logical relation
unlogical.
- adjective satellite lacking orderly continuity
disordered; disconnected; garbled; scattered; confused; disjointed; unconnected.
- a confused set of instructions
- a confused dream about the end of the world
- disconnected fragments of a story
- scattered thoughts
More 'illogical' Meaning
legal
- adjective established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
- adjective of or relating to jurisprudence
More 'legal' Meaning
antimonopoly
- adjective satellite of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
antitrust.
More 'antimonopoly' Meaning
arguable
- adjective satellite capable of being supported by argument
- adjective satellite open to argument or debate
disputable; moot; debatable.
More 'arguable' Meaning
rational
- noun an integer or a fraction
rational number.
- adjective consistent with or based on or using reason
- rational behavior
- a process of rational inference
- rational thought
More 'rational' Meaning
judicious
- adjective satellite marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
wise; heady.
- judicious use of one's money
- a wise decision
More 'judicious' Meaning
moderate
- noun a person who takes a position in the political center
centrist; moderationist; middle of the roader.
- verb preside over
chair; lead.
- John moderated the discussion
More 'moderate' Meaning
synthetic
- noun a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
synthetic substance.
- adjective satellite not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
man-made; semisynthetic.
- man-made fibers
- synthetic leather
More 'synthetic' Meaning
vindicatory
- adjective satellite of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
retributory; retaliatory; retributive; relatiative.
- retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
- adjective satellite given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
retributory; retributive.
More 'vindicatory' Meaning
tenability
- noun the quality of being plausible or acceptable to a reasonable person
reasonableness; tenableness.
- he questioned the tenability of my claims
More 'tenability' Meaning
feisty
- adjective satellite showing courage
spunky; plucky.
- the champion is faced with a feisty challenger
- adjective satellite quick to take offense
touchy; thin-skinned; huffy.
More 'feisty' Meaning
rambling
- adjective satellite spreading out in different directions
sprawling; straggling; straggly.
- sprawling handwriting
- straggling branches
- straggly hair
- verb continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
ramble on; ramble; jog.
- This novel rambles on and jogs
More 'rambling' Meaning
understanding
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; savvy; discernment.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- noun the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
agreement.
- they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business
- there was an understanding between management and the workers
More 'understanding' Meaning
reason
- noun a rational motive for a belief or action
ground.
- the reason that war was declared
- the grounds for their declaration
- noun an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
- the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly
More 'reason' Meaning
good_sense
- noun sound practical judgment
gumption; mother wit; horse sense; sense; common sense.
- Common sense is not so common
- he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples
- fortunately she had the good sense to run away
More 'good_sense' Meaning
meet
- noun a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
sports meeting.
- verb come together
see; come across; run into; run across; encounter.
- I'll probably see you at the meeting
- How nice to see you again!
More 'meet' Meaning
noetic
- adjective satellite of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
rational; intellectual.
- intellectual problems
- the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man
More 'noetic' Meaning
witting
- adjective aware or knowing
- a witting tool of the Communists
- adjective satellite intentionally conceived
conscious.
- a conscious effort to speak more slowly
- a conscious policy
More 'witting' Meaning
healthy
- adjective having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
- a rosy healthy baby
- staying fit and healthy
- adjective satellite financially secure and functioning well
More 'healthy' Meaning
have
- noun a person who possesses great material wealth
rich person; wealthy person.
- verb have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
hold; have got.
- She has $1,000 in the bank
- He has got two beautiful daughters
- She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
More 'have' Meaning
reasonableness
- noun the state of having good sense and sound judgment
reason; rationality.
- his rationality may have been impaired
- he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions
- noun goodness of reason and judgment
- the judiciary is built on the reasonableness of judges
More 'reasonableness' Meaning
commonsensible
- adjective satellite exhibiting native good judgment
commonsense; commonsensical.
- arrive home at a reasonable hour
- commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius
- unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated
More 'commonsensible' Meaning
mind
- noun that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
psyche; brain; head; nous.
- his mind wandered
- I couldn't get his words out of my head
- noun recall or remembrance
More 'mind' Meaning
honest
- adjective not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
honorable.
- honest lawyers
- honest reporting
- adjective satellite without dissimulation; frank
More 'honest' Meaning
sensitive
- noun someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
spiritualist; medium.
- he consulted several mediums
- adjective responsive to physical stimuli
- a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch
- a sensitive voltmeter
- sensitive skin
- sensitive to light
More 'sensitive' Meaning
logic
- noun the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
- noun reasoned and reasonable judgment
- it made a certain kind of logic
More 'logic' Meaning
sense
- noun a general conscious awareness
- a sense of security
- a sense of happiness
- a sense of danger
- a sense of self
- noun the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
signified.
- the dictionary gave several senses for the word
- in the best sense charity is really a duty
- the signifier is linked to the signified
More 'sense' Meaning
sensitiveness
- noun sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
sensitivity.
- noun (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation
sensitivity; sensibility.
More 'sensitiveness' Meaning
morganatic
- adjective satellite (of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank; valid but with the understanding that the rank of the inferior remains unchanged and offspring do not succeed to titles or property of the superior
left-handed.
More 'morganatic' Meaning
road
- noun an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
route.
- noun a way or means to achieve something
More 'road' Meaning
dianoetic
- adjective satellite proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
discursive.
More 'dianoetic' Meaning
untenable
- adjective satellite (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
indefensible.
More 'untenable' Meaning
respondent
- noun the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
- noun someone who responds
responder; answerer.
More 'respondent' Meaning
headed
- adjective satellite having a heading or course in a certain direction
- verb to go or travel towards
head.
- where is she heading
- We were headed for the mountains
More 'headed' Meaning
intellectual
- noun a person who uses the mind creatively
intellect.
- adjective satellite of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
noetic; rational.
- intellectual problems
- the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man
More 'intellectual' Meaning
seamless
- adjective not having or joined by a seam or seams
- adjective satellite smooth, especially of skin
unlined; unseamed.
- his cheeks were unlined
- his unseamed face
More 'seamless' Meaning
square
- noun (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
foursquare.
- you can compute the area of a square if you know the length of its sides
- noun the product of two equal terms
second power.
- nine is the second power of three
- gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance
More 'square' Meaning
cogency
- noun persuasive relevance
- noun the quality of being valid and rigorous
rigor; rigour; validity.
More 'cogency' Meaning
sensible
- adjective showing reason or sound judgment
reasonable.
- a sensible choice
- a sensible person
- adjective able to feel or perceive
sensitive.
- even amoeba are sensible creatures
- the more sensible parts of the skin
More 'sensible' Meaning
horse
- noun solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
Equus caballus.
- noun a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
gymnastic horse.
More 'horse' Meaning
sporty
- adjective satellite exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
sporting; clean; sportsmanlike.
- a clean fight
- a sporting solution of the disagreement
- sportsmanlike conduct
- adjective satellite (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
showy; gaudy; flashy; jazzy.
More 'sporty' Meaning
her
The form of the objective and the possessive case of the personal pronoun she; as, I saw her with her purse out. ✍ The possessive her takes the form hers when the noun with which in agrees is not given, but implied. "And what his fortune wanted, hers could mend." Dryden.
More 'her' Meaning
analytic
- adjective using or subjected to a methodology using algebra and calculus
- adjective using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)
analytical.
- an analytic experiment
- an analytic approach
- a keenly analytic man
- analytical reasoning
- an analytical mind
More 'analytic' Meaning
demythologized
- adjective satellite having mythical elements removed
demythologised.
- verb remove the mythical element from (writings)
demythologise; demythologize.
- the Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value
More 'demythologized' Meaning
compos
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
heady
- adjective satellite marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
judicious; wise.
- judicious use of one's money
- a wise decision
- adjective satellite extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
intoxicating.
More 'heady' Meaning
strict
- adjective satellite rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
rigorous.
- rigorous application of the law
- a strict vegetarian
- adjective satellite (of rules) stringently enforced
hard-and-fast.
More 'strict' Meaning
mindless
- adjective satellite lacking the thinking capacity characteristic of a conscious being
- the shrieking of the mindless wind
- adjective satellite requiring little mental effort
More 'mindless' Meaning
begotten
- adjective satellite (of offspring) generated by procreation
- verb make children
engender; sire; get; father; mother; bring forth; beget; generate.
- Abraham begot Isaac
- Men often father children but don't recognize them
More 'begotten' Meaning
of_sound_mind
- adjective satellite of sound mind, memory, and understanding; in law, competent to go to trial
compos mentis.
More 'of_sound_mind' Meaning
sensitivity
- noun (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation
sensitiveness; sensibility.
- noun the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences
sensitiveness.
- a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity
- the sensitiveness of Mimosa leaves does not depend on a change of growth
More 'sensitivity' Meaning
indefensible
- adjective satellite (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
untenable.
- adjective satellite not able to be protected against attack
More 'indefensible' Meaning
commonsensical
- adjective satellite exhibiting native good judgment
commonsensible; commonsense.
- arrive home at a reasonable hour
- commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius
- unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated
More 'commonsensical' Meaning
levelheaded
- adjective satellite exercising or showing good judgment
healthy; sound; intelligent; level-headed.
- healthy scepticism
- a healthy fear of rattlesnakes
- the healthy attitude of French laws
- healthy relations between labor and management
- an intelligent solution
- a sound approach to the problem
- sound advice
- no sound explanation for his decision
More 'levelheaded' Meaning
smell_out
- verb recognize or detect by or as if by smelling
nose out; scent out; sniff out.
- verb become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
smell; sense.
- I sense his hostility
- i smell trouble
- smell out corruption
More 'smell_out' Meaning
mind
- noun that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
psyche; brain; head; nous.
- his mind wandered
- I couldn't get his words out of my head
- noun recall or remembrance
More 'mind' Meaning
validity
- noun the quality of being valid and rigorous
rigor; rigour; cogency.
- noun the quality of having legal force or effectiveness
validness.
More 'validity' Meaning
aware
- adjective (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
cognisant; cognizant.
- was aware of his opponent's hostility
- became aware of her surroundings
- aware that he had exceeded the speed limit
- adjective bearing in mind; attentive to
mindful.
- ever mindful of her health
- mindful of his responsibilities
- mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action
More 'aware' Meaning
demythologised
- adjective satellite having mythical elements removed
demythologized.
- verb remove the mythical element from (writings)
demythologise; demythologize.
- the Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value
More 'demythologised' Meaning
coherent
- adjective marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
ordered; consistent; logical.
- adjective satellite capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
lucid; logical.
- a lucid thinker
- she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident
More 'coherent' Meaning
awake
- verb stop sleeping
waken; come alive; arouse; wake; awaken; wake up.
- She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock
- adjective not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
- lay awake thinking about his new job
- still not fully awake
More 'awake' Meaning
eyed
- adjective having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
- a peacock's eyed feathers
- red-eyed
- verb look at
eyeball; eye.
More 'eyed' Meaning
true
- noun proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment
- verb make level, square, balanced, or concentric
true up.
- true up the cylinder of an engine
More 'true' Meaning
sound
- noun the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
- the sound of rain on the roof
- the beautiful sound of music
- noun the subjective sensation of hearing something
auditory sensation.
- he strained to hear the faint sounds
More 'sound' Meaning
wise
- noun a way of doing or being
- noun United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)
Stephen Samuel Wise.
More 'wise' Meaning
synthetical
- adjective involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis
synthetic.
- limnology is essentially a synthetic science composed of elements...that extend well beyond the limits of biology"- P.S.Welch
- adjective of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts
synthetic.
- `all men are arrogant' is a synthetic proposition
More 'synthetical' Meaning
conscious
- adjective satellite intentionally conceived
witting.
- a conscious effort to speak more slowly
- a conscious policy
- adjective knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
- remained conscious during the operation
- conscious of his faults
- became conscious that he was being followed
More 'conscious' Meaning
lawfully
- adverb in a manner acceptable to common custom
licitly; legitimately.
- you cannot do this legitimately!
- adverb by law; conforming to the law
legally; de jure.
- we are lawfully wedded now
More 'lawfully' Meaning
mentis
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
rigour
- noun the quality of being valid and rigorous
rigor; validity; cogency.
- noun something hard to endure
hardship; rigourousness; severeness; rigor; rigorousness; asperity; grimness; severity.
- the asperity of northern winters
More 'rigour' Meaning
excursive
- adjective satellite (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
digressive; rambling; discursive.
- amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things
- a rambling discursive book
- his excursive remarks
- a rambling speech about this and that
More 'excursive' Meaning
minded
- adjective satellite (used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
- civic-minded
- career-minded
- verb be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
mind.
- I don't mind your behavior
More 'minded' Meaning
and
A particle which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence. (a) It is sometimes used emphatically; as, "there are women and women," that is, two very different sorts of women. (b) By a rhetorical figure, notions, one of which is modificatory of the other, are connected by and; as, "the tediousness and process of my travel," that is, the tedious process, etc.; "thy fair and outward character," that is, thy outwardly fair character, Schmidt's Shak. Lex.
More 'and' Meaning
unwarranted
- adjective satellite incapable of being justified or explained
unjustifiable; unwarrantable; indefensible; insupportable.
- adjective satellite without a basis in reason or fact
baseless; groundless; idle; wild; unfounded.
- baseless gossip
- the allegations proved groundless
- idle fears
- unfounded suspicions
- unwarranted jealousy
More 'unwarranted' Meaning
ordered
- adjective having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
- verb give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
say; enjoin; order; tell.
- I said to him to go home
- She ordered him to do the shopping
- The mother told the child to get dressed
More 'ordered' Meaning
unjust
- adjective not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
unfair.
- used unfair methods
- it was an unfair trial
- took an unfair advantage
- adjective violating principles of justice
- unjust punishment
- an unjust judge
- an unjust accusation
More 'unjust' Meaning
justness
- noun conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
nicety; rightness.
- it was performed with justness and beauty
- noun the quality of being just or fair
justice.
More 'justness' Meaning
binding
- noun the capacity to attract and hold something
- noun strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
More 'binding' Meaning
left-handed
- adjective using or intended for the left hand
- left-handed golfers need left-handed clubs
- left-handed scissors
- adjective satellite (of marriages) illicit or informal
- in Colonial America left-handed marriages between Frenchmen and Indians were frequent
More 'left-handed' Meaning
unbiased
- adjective satellite characterized by a lack of partiality
indifferent; unbiassed.
- a properly indifferent jury
- an unbiasgoted account of her family problems
- adjective satellite without bias
unbiassed.
More 'unbiased' Meaning
good
- noun benefit
- for your own good
- what's the good of worrying?
- noun moral excellence or admirableness
goodness.
- there is much good to be found in people
More 'good' Meaning
fairish
- adjective satellite not excessive or extreme
reasonable; fair.
- a fairish income
- reasonable prices
- adjective satellite (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored;
fair.
More 'fairish' Meaning
cognizant
- adjective (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
cognisant; aware.
- was aware of his opponent's hostility
- became aware of her surroundings
- aware that he had exceeded the speed limit
More 'cognizant' Meaning
in
- noun a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
inch.
- noun a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite
indium; atomic number 49.
More 'in' Meaning
reasoned
- adjective satellite logically valid
sound; well-grounded.
- verb decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
reason; reason out; conclude.
- We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house
More 'reasoned' Meaning
retributory
- adjective satellite of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
retaliatory; retributive; relatiative; vindicatory.
- retributive justice demands an eye for an eye
- adjective satellite given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts
retributive; vindicatory.
More 'retributory' Meaning
indifferent
- adjective satellite marked by a lack of interest; it is simply indifferent"
apathetic.
- an apathetic audience
- the universe is neither hostile nor friendly
- adjective satellite showing no care or concern in attitude or action
- indifferent to the sufferings of others
- indifferent to her plea
More 'indifferent' Meaning
their
The possessive case of the personal pronoun they; as, their houses; their country. ✍ The possessive takes the form theirs () when the noun to which it refers is not expressed, but implied or understood; as, our land is richest, but theirs is best cultivated. Nothing but the name of zeal appears 'Twixt our best actions and the worst of theirs. Denham.
More 'their' Meaning
validated
- adjective satellite declared or made legally valid
- verb declare or make legally valid
formalize; validate; formalise.
More 'validated' Meaning
answering
- adjective satellite replying
respondent.
- an answering glance
- an answering smile
- verb react verbally
answer; reply; respond.
- She didn't want to answer
- answer the question
- We answered that we would accept the invitation
More 'answering' Meaning
handed
- adjective having or involving the use of hands
- a handed, tree-living animal
- a four-handed card game
- verb place into the hands or custody of
give; turn over; reach; hand; pass; pass on.
- hand me the spoon, please
- Turn the files over to me, please
- He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
More 'handed' Meaning
fitting
- noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
adjustment; accommodation.
- noun a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system
More 'fitting' Meaning
valid
- adjective well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
- a valid inference
- a valid argument
- a valid contract
- adjective satellite still legally acceptable
- the license is still valid
More 'valid' Meaning
intelligent
- adjective having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
- is there intelligent life in the universe?
- an intelligent question
- adjective satellite possessing sound knowledge
well-informed.
More 'intelligent' Meaning
skinned
- adjective having skin of a specified kind
- verb climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
shin; shinny; skin; sputter; clamber; scramble; struggle.
More 'skinned' Meaning
commonsense
- adjective satellite exhibiting native good judgment
commonsensible; commonsensical.
- arrive home at a reasonable hour
- commonsense scholarship on the foibles of a genius
- unlearned and commonsensical countryfolk were capable of solving problems that beset the more sophisticated
More 'commonsense' Meaning
irrational
- noun a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number
irrational number.
- adjective not consistent with or using reason
- irrational fears
- irrational animals
More 'irrational' Meaning
sapient
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
perspicacious; sagacious.
- much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument
- observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions
- a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators
More 'sapient' Meaning
impartial
- adjective showing lack of favoritism
- the cold neutrality of an impartial judge
- adjective free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
unprejudiced.
- an unprejudiced appraisal of the pros and cons
- the impartial eye of a scientist
More 'impartial' Meaning
lucid
- adjective satellite (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
luculent; crystal clear; limpid; perspicuous; pellucid.
- writes in a limpid style
- lucid directions
- a luculent oration"- Robert Burton
- pellucid prose
- a crystal clear explanation
- a perspicuous argument
- adjective satellite having a clear mind
- a lucid moment in his madness
More 'lucid' Meaning
unbiassed
- adjective satellite characterized by a lack of partiality
unbiased; indifferent.
- a properly indifferent jury
- an unbiasgoted account of her family problems
- adjective satellite without bias
unbiased.
More 'unbiassed' Meaning
alert
- noun condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
qui vive.
- bombers were put on alert during the crisis
- noun a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
alerting.
More 'alert' Meaning
digressive
- adjective satellite of superficial relevance if any
tangential.
- a digressive allusion to the day of the week
- a tangential remark
- adjective satellite (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
excursive; rambling; discursive.
- amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things
- a rambling discursive book
- his excursive remarks
- a rambling speech about this and that
More 'digressive' Meaning
rigor
- noun something hard to endure
hardship; rigourousness; severeness; rigorousness; rigour; asperity; grimness; severity.
- the asperity of northern winters
- noun the quality of being valid and rigorous
rigour; validity; cogency.
More 'rigor' Meaning
sagacious
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
perspicacious; sapient.
- much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument
- observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions
- a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators
- adjective satellite skillful in statecraft or management
- an astute and sagacious statesman
More 'sagacious' Meaning
equitable
- adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
just.
- equitable treatment of all citizens
- an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
More 'equitable' Meaning
conclusive
- adjective forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
- conclusive proof
- the evidence is conclusive
More 'conclusive' Meaning
perspicacious
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
sagacious; sapient.
- much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument
- observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions
- a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators
- adjective satellite mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
clear-eyed; clear-sighted.
- too clear-eyed not to see what problems would follow
- chaos could be prevented only by clear-sighted leadership
- much too perspicacious to be taken in by so spurious an argument
More 'perspicacious' Meaning
compos_mentis
- adjective satellite of sound mind, memory, and understanding; in law, competent to go to trial
of sound mind.
More 'compos_mentis' Meaning
rightful
- adjective satellite legally valid
- adjective satellite having a legally established claim
true; lawful.
- the legitimate heir
- the true and lawful king
More 'rightful' Meaning
antitrust
- adjective satellite of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
antimonopoly.
More 'antitrust' Meaning
touchy
- adjective satellite quick to take offense
thin-skinned; huffy; feisty.
- adjective satellite difficult to handle; requiring great tact
delicate; ticklish.
- delicate negotiations with the big powers
- hesitates to be explicit on so ticklish a matter
- a touchy subject
More 'touchy' Meaning
well
- noun a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
- noun a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
More 'well' Meaning
unreasonable
- adjective not reasonable; not showing good judgment
- adjective satellite beyond normal limits
undue; inordinate; excessive.
- excessive charges
- a book of inordinate length
- his dress stops just short of undue elegance
- unreasonable demands
More 'unreasonable' Meaning
sportsmanlike
- adjective satellite exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
sporting; sporty; clean.
- a clean fight
- a sporting solution of the disagreement
- sportsmanlike conduct
More 'sportsmanlike' Meaning
dispassionate
- adjective satellite unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
cold-eyed.
- a journalist should be a dispassionate reporter of fact
More 'dispassionate' Meaning
logical
- adjective capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
- adjective satellite based on known statements or events or conditions
legitimate.
- rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year
More 'logical' Meaning
discursive
- adjective satellite proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
dianoetic.
- adjective satellite (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
excursive; digressive; rambling.
- amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things
- a rambling discursive book
- his excursive remarks
- a rambling speech about this and that
More 'discursive' Meaning
clean
- noun a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
clean and jerk.
- verb make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
make clean.
- Clean the stove!
- The dentist cleaned my teeth
More 'clean' Meaning
mother
- noun a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
female parent.
- the mother of three children
- noun a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
More 'mother' Meaning
nous
- noun common sense
- she has great social nous
- noun that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
psyche; brain; head; mind.
- his mind wandered
- I couldn't get his words out of my head
More 'nous' Meaning
tenableness
- noun the quality of being plausible or acceptable to a reasonable person
reasonableness; tenability.
- he questioned the tenability of my claims
More 'tenableness' Meaning
left
- noun location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
- noun those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare
left wing.
More 'left' Meaning
