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amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. [1/2 definitions] |
at loose ends |
without any specific plans or any definite occupation. [1/2 definitions] |
certain |
sure; having no doubt. [1/2 definitions] |
certify |
to affirm or assure as definite or certain. [1/5 definitions] |
cleavage |
the tendency to split along certain definite lines, as in some stones. [1/4 definitions] |
concretize |
to make tangible or definite; give concrete form to. |
confirm |
to make certain or definite; approve. [1/2 definitions] |
decisive |
definite; clear. [1/2 definitions] |
definite article |
the article "the" in English grammar. The definite article is used with a noun when one is referring to something that is already known or has already been talked about. |
finalize |
to put into finished form; make complete or definite. |
fixed |
not changing or varying; definite. [1/2 definitions] |
flat1 |
definite; uncompromising. [1/17 definitions] |
in cold blood |
with a definite intention to harm. |
indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. [1/2 definitions] |
jell |
of plans, ideas, or the like, to take on a definite form; crystallize. [2/5 definitions] |
mean business |
to intend definite and serious action. |
opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable opinions, often seemingly on all subjects. |
pin down |
to make clear, precise, or definite. [1/2 definitions] |
positive |
definite; certain. [1/13 definitions] |
purposeful |
done with a definite purpose; deliberate. [1/3 definitions] |
ramble |
a leisurely walk, esp. one taken with no definite route in mind; stroll. [1/5 definitions] |
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