Term
|
Definition
noun
1.independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions: the autonomy of the individual.
2.the state or condition of having independence or freedom, or of being autonomous; self-government, or the right of self-government: The rebels demanded autonomy from Spain. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
noun
1.
a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy (usually followed by to ): a strong aversion to snakes and spiders. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
verb (used with object), be·lit·tled, be·lit·tling.
to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
verb (used with object)
1.
to dispose of (personal property, especially money) by last will: She bequeathed her half of the company to her niece.
2.
to hand down; pass on. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adjective
markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character and often involving incongruous or unexpected elements; outrageously or whimsically strange; odd: bizarre clothing; bizarre behavior. Synonyms: weird, freakish, grotesque; fantastic; unusual, strange, odd. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adjective, blith·er, blith·est.
1.
joyous, merry, or gay in disposition; glad; cheerful: Everyone loved her for her blithe spirit.
2.
without thought or regard; carefree; heedless: a blithe indifference to anyone's feelings. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adjective
(of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
noun
1.a person who amuses others by tricks, jokes, odd gestures and postures, etc. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
noun
1.
a hiding place, especially one in the ground, for ammunition, food, treasures, etc.: She hid her jewelry in a little cache in the cellar. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
noun
1.harsh discordance of sound; dissonance: a cacophony of hoots, cackles, and wails. |
|
|
