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consummate definition
con·sum·mate (kän′sə mit, kən sum′it; for v. kän′sə māt′)
adjective
1. complete or perfect in every way; supreme consummate happiness
2. very skillful; highly expert a consummate liar
Etymology: L consummatus, pp. of consummare, to sum up, finish com-, together + summa, sum
transitive verb consummated -·mat′ed, consummating -·mat′·ing
1. to bring to completion or fulfillment; finish; accomplish
2. to make (a marriage) actual by sexual intercourse
Etymology: ME consummaten
- consummately con′·sum·mately adverb
- consummative con′·sum·ma′·tive (kän′sə māt′iv, kən sum′ə tiv′) adjective or consummatory con′·sum·ma·to′ry (-ə tôr′ē)
- consummator con′·sum·ma′·tor noun
consummate
modif.
perfect, total, utter; see absolute 1, perfect 2, whole 1.
consummate
v.
complete, perfect, finish, fulfill; see achieve 1, complete 1.
object
- relationship: He cannot take on any role in Pyotr’s conspiracy, nor can he consummate any real relationship.
- union: The form of sexual act that consummates heterosexual unions is the unique one through which procreation can and does take place naturally.
- love: So it was that Wicca was born, as a sacred context within which two people who desired one another could consummate that love.
modifies a noun
- showman: A consummate showman, he displays childlike wonder at his own feats.
- musicianship: The stage was almost overflowing with a wide variety of instruments… Each was played with consummate musicianship.
- artistry: A director of consummate artistry like Wim Wenders would probably endorse the point Owens made.
- ease: They are still beating their opponents with consummate ease, too.
- professionalism: But they soon showed their consummate professionalism and quickly made up for lost time.
- entertainer: Lulu - I’m Back For More Whether singing, acting or hosting television shows, Lulu is theconsummate entertainer.
modifying another word
- not: Art points us toward this goal, it does not consummate it.
- then: Ultimately, both parties rub their necks along the ground then consummate the relationship in a most untidy fashion.
used with adjective complement
- do: So Joseph did consummate the marriage and there were other children.
Refractory (stubborn) >
Refulgent >
refulgent definition
re·ful·gent (ri ful′jənt)
adjective
shining; radiant; glowing; resplendent
Etymology: L refulgens, prp. of refulgere, to reflect light: see re- & fulgent
- refulgence re·ful′·gence noun or refulgency re·ful′·gency
modifies a noun
- light: If Moore was not quite a burned-out case, his once refulgent light flickered only dimly in his sad last years.
Refuse >
Refutation >
Refute >
Refute >
Regressive >
Rein >
Rein = kekang
Prod = pecutan
Fraud = curang
Rejoice >
Relevant >
Relinquish (give up) >
relish definition
rel·ish (rel′is̸h)
noun
1. distinctive or characteristic flavor a relish of garlic in the stew
2. a trace or touch (of some quality); hint or suggestion a relish of malice in his action
3. an appetizing flavor; pleasing taste
4.
a. pleasure; enjoyment; zest to listen with relish
b. liking or craving showing little relish for the task
5. anything that gives pleasure, zest, or enjoyment; attractive quality
6.
a. any of a variety of foods, as pickles, olives, piccalilli, or raw vegetables, served with a meal to add flavor or as an appetizer
b. a pickled condiment, as for use on hot dogs or hamburgers, usually consisting of finely chopped pickled cucumbers with spices, sugar, vinegar, etc.
Etymology: ME reles relais, something remaining relaisser: see release
transitive verb
1. NOW RARE to give flavor
2. to enjoy; like
intransitive verb
1. to taste or have the flavor (of something)
2. to have a pleasing taste
Relish (pleasing taste) >
Remunerative (untung) >
Reprobate (v)
present: reprobates
past: reprobated
past participle: reprobated
present participle: reprobating
§ bajingan
§ bangsat
§ durjana
Reprobate (n)
plural: reprobates
Repudiate (v)
present: repudiates
past: repudiated
past participle: repudiated
present participle: repudiating
§ menanggalkan
§ tak mau mengakui
Repugnance (n)
§ kejijikan
Procrastinate (v)
present: procrastinates
past: procrastinated
past participle: procrastinated
present participle: procrastinating
- menangguhkan
procure Definition
pro·cure (prō kyo̵or′, prə-)
transitive verbprocured -·cured′, procuring -·cur′·ing
1. to get or bring about by some effort; obtain; secure to procure supplies, work, a settlement, etc.
2. to obtain (persons, esp. women) for the purpose of prostitution
Etymology: ME procuren procurer, to procure procurare, to take care of, attend to pro- (see pro-) + curare, to attend to cura, care (see cure)
intransitive verb
to obtain persons, esp. women, for the purpose of prostitution
- procurable pro·cur′·able adjective
- procurement pro·cure′·ment noun or procurance pro·cur′·ance or procural pro·cur′al
procure
v.
obtain, get, secure, gain; see obtain 1. See syn. study at obtain.
Object
- miscarriage: Sections 199-201 of the WA Criminal Code prohibited anything done ‘ unlawfully ‘ with intent to procure a miscarriage.
- abortion: A woman cannot procure an abortion at will, she has no such right in the law.
- equipment: And why recruit more nurses and doctors unless you also have staff to procure the equipment they need to save patients ‘ lives?
- mail: You shall procure that all mail is sent in accordance with applicable legislation ( including data protection legislation ) and in a secure manner.
- pay: We will shortly be implementing web based procure to pay technology and applicants should preferably have experience of similar developments.
rein Definition
rein (rān)
noun
1. a narrow strap of leather attached to each end of the bit in the mouth of a horse, and held by the rider or driver to control the animal: usually used in pl.
2. a means of guiding, controlling, checking, or restraining the reins of government
Etymology: ME rene resne retina retinere: see retain
transitive verb
to guide, control, check, or restrain with or as with reins
intransitive verb
1. to stop or slow down a horse, etc. with or as with reins: with in or up
2. Archaic to submit to or be controlled by reins: said of a horse
- reinaugurate
1. to tighten the reins
2. to slow down or stop
Also draw in the reins
to allow to act without restraint
to check, control, or restrain
rein
n.
bridle strap, line, control; see halter 1, restraint 2.
draw rein or draw in the reins
slow down, cease, come to a stop, pull up; see halt 2, stop 1.
give free rein to
authorize, permit, indulge, give carte blanche; see allow 1.
keep a rein on
control, check, have authority over; see manage 1, restrain 1.
- horse: Curb bits are also used to achieve ” vertical flexion ” in highly trained dressage or reining horses.
Converse of object
- loosen: You can’t have liberal trading rulings without loosening the political reins.
- retake: Dollars brings bettors grid from the retook the reins will be better.
- tighten: In Germany, government measures to tighten the reins on healthcare spending have resulted in an upsurge in cheaper imported medicines.
- seize: James then seized the reins of government in Scotland himself.
- assume: In many instances governments tried to create educated social classes to help run colonial civil services, which later assumed the reins of power.
Adjective modifier
- tight: Keeping a tight rein on proceedings will be veteran MP the Rt.
- free: At the same time a blackout gives them free rein on the city streets, allowing them to get away with murder.
- loose: Have you tried to walk her on a long, loose rein to get her to stretch & relax?
- full: Leslie’s great interests in wine was given full rein with his own series Grantham’s Grapes.
- lead: At four years, they must remain on the lead rein.
- left: She would not leave my side, twisting back to the left rein whenever she could.
Modifies a noun
- pony: She is a perfect lead rein pony, 100 % in all ways.
Modifying Another Word
- back: The ruling elite in Europe had to figure out a way to rein back control of the planet.
Noun used with modifier
- snaffle: Busy with curb and snaffle reins, head bent, into her oval face a tint of color crept.
- draw: It relies entirely on rider skill, depending on the use of the draw reins to encourage correct head carriage.
Preposition: in
- spending: It is expected to find ways to rein in current spending on Esol.
Preposition: of
- power: Tinker hands over the reins of power to the real King, who now has the full support of his people.
- government: James then seized the reins of government in Scotland himself.
prodigious Definition
pro·di·gious (prō dij′əs, prə-)
adjective
1. wonderful; amazing
2. of great size, power, extent, etc.; enormous; huge
3. Obsolete portentous
Etymology: L prodigiosus, marvelous prodigium: see prodigy
- prodigiously pro·di′·giously adverb
- prodigiousness pro·di′·gious·ness noun
prodigious
modif.
huge, immense, monstrous; see large 1.
Modifies a noun
- feat: Such studies allow us to investigate how seals are able to perform their prodigious diving feats.
- talent: Song now faces Northern Ireland’s prodigious talent Mark Allen in the semi finals.
- appetite: In his youth he is said to have had a prodigious appetite, being able to consume nine pounds of steak at a meal.
- quantity: Colin Davies was prescribed prodigious quantities of paracetamol for his spinal pain.
- leap: Others suggest her long-jump style - a pounding run, a prodigious leap, a thumping landing - brings the pain.
- output: However, given Seymour Mayne’s prodigious output, we will not have to wait long to discover whether he can regain his form.
- so: All Sunday lunches should be so prodigious, so multi-faceted, so lovingly cooked, so respectfully carved.
- quite: His talent is quite prodigious and we are looking forward seeing him at this level where I am sure he will be very effective.
- already: When the rest is already prodigious, you need a lot of power in hand.
- too: No item is too humble nor too prodigious for Philippe Starck to focus his extraordinary talents on
profane Definition
pro·fane (prō fān′, prə-)
adjective
1. not connected with religion or religious matters; secular profane art
2. not initiated into the inner mysteries or esoteric knowledge of something
3. not hallowed or consecrated
4. showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent
Etymology: LME prophane profanus pro-, before + fanum, temple; lit., outside of the temple, hence not sacred, common: see pro- & fane
transitive verbprofaned -·faned′, profaning -·fan′·ing
1. to treat (sacred things) with irreverence or contempt; desecrate
2. to put to a base or improper use; debase; defile
- profanely pro·fane′ly adverb
- profaneness pro·fane′·ness noun
- profaner pro·fan′er noun
profane
modif.
1. Worldly
temporal, transitory, transient; see worldly 2.
2. Irreverent
godless, irreligious, sacrilegious; see atheistic, impious.
profane
v.
despoil, commit sacrilege, befoul, revile, commit sin, be irreligious, scorn, mock, indulge in vice, be evil, do wrong, blaspheme, swear, curse, cuss*.
- Sabbath: We are warned not to take photographs, write notes or do anything else which might seem to profane the Sabbath.
- covenant: Why do we profane the covenant of our fathers by breaking faith with one another?
- name: Or if I have too little I’ll steal and profane the name of my God.
- thing: He must not profane these holy things, because I am the Lord and I make them holy.
Modifies a noun
- language: There should be no use of foul or profane language.
- history: Yet, like all other countries, the United States exists within profane history.
- person: He is warning us of the approach of some profane person, and tells us to seek some other retreat to renew our pleasures.
- word: I spoke to God and I used profane words.
- world: Humanity, however, has forgotten its divine origins and has become mired in the profane world of desire and material form.
- man: In our downfall this audacious and profane man undertakes to violate the holy place on earth dedicated to your glorious name.
Modifying Another Word
- so: You will not so profane the Lord’s name.
- not: Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molech, for you must not profane the name of your God.
- too: And nothing, it seems, is too profane or too outrageous to be fused with ” worship.
- only: When he violates this sacred trust, he not only profanes his entire cult but threatens the very fabric of international society.
Coldly profane and impiously gay.
profundity Definition
pro·fun·dity (prō fun′də tē, prə-)
noun pl.profundities -·ties
1. depth, esp. great depth
2. intellectual depth
3. a profound idea, matter, etc.
Etymology: ME profundite profunditas
profundity
n.
1. Depth
pitch, deepness, lowness; see depth 1.
2. Perception
acuity, sagacity, authority; see acumen.
Preposition: of
- mind: Can we cope with the profundity of the clerical mind?
- experience: Despite the profundity of such experiences modern neuroscience has provided a significant degree of insight into their nature.
- idea: More a gradual unfolding of the profundity of the ideas that permeate the entire play.
- suggest: Such an initiative on the part of the bride is unusual and suggests a metaphoric profundity that will be examined below.
- expect: We have come to expect profundity from everything Libeskind does.
- understand: Readers of my third book ‘ When The Gods Came Down ‘ should understand the profundity of this symbolism.
- contain: I realize that the thoughts I have penned above contain no great profundity.
- have: Flowers have a profundity that has always been valued in the East.
- great: I realize that the thoughts I have penned above contain no great profundity.
- deep: The sonatas which he wrote for them have astonishing power, and are a mixture of littering elegance and deep profundity.
- genuine: Creative use of textures, catchy melodies, lyrical hooks, genuine profundity and more.
It is a safe rule to apply that, when a mathematical or philosophical author writeswith a misty profundity, heis talking nonsense.
—Whitehead, Alfred North
concavity Definition
con·cav·ity (kän kav′ə tē, kən-)
noun
1. the quality or condition of being concave
2. pl.concavities -·ties a concave surface, line, etc.
Etymology: ME & OFr concavite concavitas
concavity
n.
depression, indentation, impression; see hole 2.
- have: I would also recommend investing in one or two well slides which are thicker and have a deeper concavity.
Adjective modifier
- deep: I would also recommend investing in one or two well slides which are thicker and have a deeper concavity.
- local: Pit Point that lies in a local concavity in all directions ( all neighbors higher ).
Noun used with modifier
- surface: Plane Points that do not lie on any surface concavity or convexity.
projection Definition
pro·jec·tion (prō jek′s̸hən, prə-)
noun
1. a projecting or being projected
2. something that projects, or juts out
3. something that is projected; specif., in map making, the representation on a plane of the earth’s surface (or the celestial sphere) or of a part thereof
4. a prediction or advance estimate based on known data or observations; extrapolation
5. Psychiatry the unconscious act or process of ascribing to others one’s own ideas, impulses, or emotions, esp. when they are considered undesirable or cause anxiety
6. Photog. the process of projecting an image, as from a transparent slide, upon a screen, etc.
Etymology: MFr projectio
- projectional pro·jec′·tional adjective
Converse of object
- revise: GAD published revised projections for 2004 and later years, based on the revised population estimates, on 30 September 2004.
- exceed: The cost of the war itself exceed previous public projections from the office of the Secretary of Defense.
Adjective modifier
- astral: Even the secrets of using the deck for astral projection are here.
- subnational: A range of intelligence will be used to select the LAs, including evidence from the subnational population projections.
- stereographic: Tool for Stereographic Projection - This tools allows you to draw stereographic projections for different crystal types using different poles for the projection axis.
- orthographic: The works are constructed by adapting formal graphic principles, largely based on perspectival and orthographic projections, often parodying GUI layouts.
- 2002-based: The 2002-based projections are due to be published in October 2003.
- sub-national: GROS has prepared sub-national projections for the administrative areas of Scotland that are consistent with the Scotland projection.
Modifies a noun
- booth: In 1959 the Empire closed to allow for the installation of a new projection booth.
- screen: In front of the Plasma / LCD there is a full size projection screen built right into the cabinet.
- neuron: However, some authors classify a difference between projection neurons based on dendritic morphology and soma size.
- eyepiece: It is possible that an eyepiece tube or projection eyepiece could have been screwed into it.
- matrix: Linking life history changes to population dynamic responses: the transfer function of a projection matrix perturbation.
- angle: Optimum Projection Angles in Undergraduate Teaching The work on optimum projection angles has been incorporated into my biomechanics classes.
Noun used with modifier
- cashflow: Each investee company must provide regular reports on business and financial progress - including cashflow projections, management accounts and audited financial statements.
- population: Population projections show a substantial loss in the city up to the year 2006.
- household: The household projections were important for Regional Planning Guidance.
- slide: The piece involved the use of film and slide projections and an original musical score.
- map: The default is to use the limits from the current map projection.
- cash: Apart from that, a cash flow projection for the upcoming year is drafted to indicate the possibility of recovering the debt.
