Obscure definitions

Tenacious Holding or tending to hold persistently to something, such as a point of view. Holding...

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Tenacious

Holding or tending to hold persistently to something, such as a point of view.
Holding together firmly; cohesive: a tenacious material.
Clinging to another object or surface; adhesive: tenacious lint.
Tending to retain; retentive: a tenacious memory.

Highly strung: edgy: being in a tense state.

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Highly strung: edgy: being in a tense state.

Conscientious (of a person) Wishing to do what is right, esp. to do one’s work or duty well...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:54:39 -0500

Conscientious

(of a person) Wishing to do what is right, esp. to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly.
(of work or a person’s manner) Showing such an attitude.

Cognition The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought,...

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:34:29 -0500

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses
A result of this; a perception, sensation, notion, or intuition

Tacit: Understood or implied without being stated.

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:16:49 -0500

Tacit: Understood or implied without being stated.

Dissent: Hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or...

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Dissent: Hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

Schism: A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in...

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:27:50 -0400

Schism:

A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
The formal separation of a church into two churches or the secession of a group owing to doctrinal and other differences.

Implicate Show (someone) to be involved in a crime: “police implicated him in more...

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:20:23 -0400

Implicate

Show (someone) to be involved in a crime: “police implicated him in more killings”.
Bear some of the responsibility for (an action or process, esp. a criminal or harmful one): “he is heavily implicated in the bombing”.

Pragmatic: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather...

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:54:38 -0400

Pragmatic: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Anthropomorphism: Attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate...

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:58:24 -0400

Anthropomorphism: Attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects, animals, or natural phenomena.

Modernism: Modern character or quality of thought, expression, or technique. A style or movement in...

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:41:26 -0400

Modernism:

Modern character or quality of thought, expression, or technique.
A style or movement in the arts that aims to break with classical and traditional forms.

Intoxicating: (of alcoholic drink or a drug) Cause (someone) to lose control of their faculties or...

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 02:40:22 -0400

Intoxicating:

(of alcoholic drink or a drug) Cause (someone) to lose control of their faculties or behavior.
Poison.

Homage: 1. Special honor or respect shown publicly. 2. Formal public acknowledgment of feudal...

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 02:39:07 -0400

Homage:

1. Special honor or respect shown publicly.

2. Formal public acknowledgment of feudal allegiance.

Arbiter: A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter A person whose views...

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:03:18 -0400

Arbiter:

A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter
A person whose views or actions have great influence over trends in social behavior

Repudiation: Rejection of a proposal or idea Refusal to fulfill or discharge an agreement,...

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:29:21 -0400

Repudiation:

Rejection of a proposal or idea
Refusal to fulfill or discharge an agreement, obligation, or debt
Denial of the truth or validity of something

Shogun: A hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan. Because of the military power concentrated...

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:26:52 -0400

Shogun:

A hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan. Because of the military power concentrated in his hands and the consequent weakness of the nominal head of state (the mikado or emperor), the shogun was generally the real ruler of the country until feudalism was abolished in 1867

Dicta: A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source. A short statement that expresses a...

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:21:46 -0400

Dicta:

A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.
A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.

Admonish: Warn or reprimand someone firmly. Advise or urge (someone) earnestly.

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:20:22 -0400

Admonish:

Warn or reprimand someone firmly.
Advise or urge (someone) earnestly.

Accusatory: Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong: “he...

Mon, 28 May 2012 09:34:00 -0400

Accusatory: Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong: “he pointed an accusatory finger in her direction”.

Imperative: Adjective: Of vital importance; necessary; crucial.Noun: An essential or urgent thing:...

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Imperative:

Adjective: Of vital importance; necessary; crucial.
Noun: An essential or urgent thing: “an economic imperative”.