dawg mə tihst one who asserts opinions or beliefs as though they were facts. An animal rights dogmatist, she maintains the equality of people and animals regardless of context.
Month: December 2014
consternation
kan stər neI shən surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. To the consternation of some conservative groups, it was announced that women would no longer be banned from Navy submarines.
lavish
lae vihsh adjective 1. liberal or generous in using or spending (often fol. by of). She was lavish of praise. 2. abundant or expensive; extravagant. His lavish parties were the talk of…
curt
kuhrt adjective 1. unpleasantly abrupt; brusque. a curt greeting 2. short; terse. a curt speech
debility
dih bI lih ti noun a state of unusual physical weakness, esp. as the result of disease. His debility prevents him from working.