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| absurd |
of, showing, or relating to the belief that there is no order or meaning in human existence or in the universe. [2/3 definitions] |
| absurdity |
something that is absurd or lacking in order and meaning. [1/2 definitions] |
| acceptation |
the generally accepted meaning of a word, phrase, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| affix |
in grammar, a word element that, when added to a word, modifies its meaning or function; prefix, infix, or suffix. [1/5 definitions] |
| ambiguity |
uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like. [2/3 definitions] |
| antonym |
a word having a meaning opposite to that of another word. |
| apprehend |
to understand the meaning of, esp. immediately and without conscious thought processing. [1/4 definitions] |
| art |
a fine skill that allows one to create a thing of excellence, beauty, or deep meaning that has resulted from natural ability, practice, or study. [1/4 definitions] |
| backhanded |
having an ambiguous meaning; oblique. [1/3 definitions] |
| banzai |
used by the Japanese as a battle cheer and meaning "Long live the emperor". [1/2 definitions] |
| bhai |
a term of respect among Hindus meaning "brother." |
| born |
past participle of bear1 with meaning connected with birth. [1/4 definitions] |
| borne |
past participle of bear1 with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| by oneself |
alone or without help (often used with other reflexive pronouns for the same meaning). |
| capture |
to embody in words or images (a thing's essential character or quality, spirit, meaning, or the like). [1/6 definitions] |
| catch on |
to grasp the meaning of something (often fol by "to"). [1/3 definitions] |
| ceremony |
extreme formality or politeness in the manner of carrying out some action, sometimes adopted artificially and containing little meaning. [1/4 definitions] |
| cipher |
a system that substitutes letters and symbols for the letters and symbols contained in a written message in order to conceal its meaning; code. [1/7 definitions] |
| code word |
a politically acceptable word or phrase that conveys a hidden meaning or disguises the truth by indirection; euphemism. |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. [1/3 definitions] |
| conjunctive |
in grammar, of or denoting a conjunction or other word or phrase that connects words, phrases, clauses, or larger units of discourse or meaning, such as "still" and "in addition". [1/4 definitions] |
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