| desktop publishing |
the creation and preparation of text and graphics for publishing using small computers. |
| dope |
(informal) a narcotic or addictive drug or preparation, esp. one used illegally. [1/7 definitions] |
| dressing |
a medical preparation used to dress a wound. [1/4 definitions] |
| dunk |
to wet in a liquid in preparation for eating. [1/4 definitions] |
| edit |
to supervise the preparation of (material) for publication. [1/4 definitions] |
| extemporaneous |
capable of or accustomed to performing with little or no preparation or rehearsal. [1/4 definitions] |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. [1/3 definitions] |
| extemporize |
to speak without preparation or reference to notes. [2/5 definitions] |
| fillet |
a thin, boneless piece of meat that has been rolled up and tied, usu. in preparation for roasting. [1/4 definitions] |
| gentian |
the root of one kind of European yellow gentian or a preparation made from it to serve as an aid to digestion. [1/2 definitions] |
| ginseng |
the aromatic root of any of several related Asian plants, or a preparation made from it, used for medicinal purposes. [1/2 definitions] |
| gouache |
a technique of painting by using a mixture of opaque watercolors and a gum preparation. [1/3 definitions] |
| gum1 |
a preparation of such a sticky substance, or an artificial latex for use as a glue. [2/10 definitions] |
| hairdressing |
a cosmetic or medicinal preparation applied to the hair in order to make it more manageable. [1/4 definitions] |
| haute cuisine |
(French) the preparation of food by elaborate, highly refined methods, esp. by skilled professional chefs. |
| impromptu |
thought of, made, or done without plan, preparation, or practice; spontaneous or improvised. [2/3 definitions] |
| improvisatory |
created right at the moment, without any previous decision-making or preparation. |
| improvise |
to create or provide without preparation or practice, esp. in music, speech, or writing. [1/4 definitions] |
| improvised |
created or provided without preparation or practice, esp. in music, speech, or writing. [1/2 definitions] |
| ipecac |
the dried roots of such a plant, or a preparation made from them, used as an emetic. [1/2 definitions] |
| jelly |
a food jelled by gelatin or pectin, esp. a sweet preparation of concentrated fruit juice that is usu. spread on bread. [1/4 definitions] |