n. fanatic
(a) witty or satirical poem or statement; letter; ingenious saying; proverb; phrase
(b) enthusiast; extremist; zealot
(c) nautical unit of depth; unit of length equal to six feet
(d) strong dislike or repugnance; aversion
n. parsimony
(a) eager readiness; speed
(b) extreme frugality; miserliness; stinginess
(c) scarcity; fewness
(d) superabundance
n. realm
(a) place of judgement; court of justice
(b) interval; break; separation; interruption; opening
(c) area; sphere of activity; domain; region
(d) imaginary land with perfect social and political systems
n. effluvium
(a) outflow of vapor of invisible particles; noxious odor; exhalation
(b) slander
(c) expression of admiration; gift; levy; compliment
(d) way out; exit; going out
n. mentor
(a) self-restraint; self-control; abstinence; moderation
(b) solemn moral talk; sermon; exhortation; lesson
(c) teacher; wise and faithful advisor; spiritual instructor
(d) written piece of work describing a peaceful rural scene |
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n. palindrome
(a) growth by addition; growing together by parts; expansion
(b) word or phrase which reads the same backwards and forwards
(c) period of inactivity
(d) the theory or attitude that physical well-being and worldly possessions constitute the greatest good and highest value in life
n. paraphernalia
(a) reasoning in order from general to particular
(b) one's understanding; perception; consciousness; knowledge; awareness
(c) equipment; accessories; tools
(d) amazement or terror that causes confusion; shock; dismay; alarm
n. homeostasis
(a) maintenance of stability
(b) death; decease; coming to an end
(c) harness; collar; bond; connection
(d) supporter; defender
n. assay
(a) testing the quality of a substance; test; examine; try; attempt
(b) absolute ruler
(c) theme; main idea
(d) withdrawal; economic downturn; decline
n. neologism
(a) ability to write easily and expressively; articulateness; eloquence
(b) person who is intelligent; scholar
(c) trickery; deception; scheming
(d) giving a new meaning to an old word; new expression |
