definition: to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely

original sentence: "No writer, whatever be his eminence, can escape paying this tribute of adulation to his fellow citizens."

definition: characterized by expressing goodwill or kindly feelings; desiring to help others; charitable; intended for benefits rather than for profits.

definition: One that condemns or censures; A person authorized to examine books, films, or other material and to remove or suppress what is considered morally, politically, or otherwise objectionable

sample sentence: The agent in the unconscious that is responsible for censorship

definition: composed of large parts of particles; lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.; harsh, grating

sample sentence: The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin

definition: the exercise of absolute authority

sample sentence: The country was ruled by a despot

1. high station, rank, or repute: philosophers of eminence
2. a high place or part; a hill or elevation; height
3. (initial capital letter[image]) Roman Catholic Church. a title of honor, applied to cardinals (usually prec. by His or Your).
4. Anatomy. an elevation or projection, esp. on a bone

Definition: A formal expression of high praise; a tribute

Original sentence: The character Folly in The Praise of Folly gives herself an encomium, which in itself is ironic because of her ignorant nature

definition: a condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism

original sentence: I have a deep enmity toward homework

definition: Chains or shackles placed around the feet

sample sentence: Boredom puts fetters upon the imagination

definition: lacking the necessities of life; impoverished

sentence: Organizations like the Salvation Army attempt to help indigent people

definition:deserving or causing hatred or dislike; hateful; detestable

sample sentence: She is an odious young woman

definition:burdensome, oppressive. causing hardship

sample sentence: We had an onerous agreement

definition: to review by a brief summary, as at the end of a speech or discussion; summarize

sentence: Let's recapitulate the main ideas

definition: vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous

sample sentence: The man was ribald because of his vulgar language

definition: to seek or request for something

sample sentences: He solicited aid from the minister