#MARK ANTONYM............

[catilinas]

you know. i don't think i will

[achromatophoric]

A writhing mass of grasping, colorless hands surges against Nevermore’s barricaded front doors.

Bianca: How the hell do we banish it?!

Wednesday: According to the grimoire, we must first stun the entity by exposing it to rhythmic sounds of a purely positive nature—

Wednesday: —then an antonym for misery must willingly mark the terminus of each digit with the visual essence of sunlight divided.

Bianca: Uh. Where the shit are we going to find someone crazy enough to want to paint that—

*THUMP*

The girls turn to find Enid rising from a perfect superhero landing. She wears two bandoliers of nail polish, with the song Apt. blasting from portable speakers clipped to her belt.

Enid: *dramatically* My time has come.

Wednesday: *probably doesn’t swoon*

Bianca: 🤦

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Notes: Contronyms

Contronym

A word that has two meanings that are opposite or nearly opposite.

Example: Left means both “leave” (two people had left) and “remain” (How many people are left?), which are antonyms.

An antonym is a word that is opposite in meaning to another.

Contronyms are also known as Janus words.

Janus was an ancient Roman god with two faces that looked in opposite directions.

Another term for these words is auto-antonym, or a word that means the opposite of itself.

Technical terms for this phenomenon are enantiosemy, enantionymy, or antilogy.

Examples of Contronyms

Cleave

Comes from two different Old English words, clēofan and cleofian, which is how it got these two opposite meanings.

Cleave: to split, to separate (Owen swung the axe down hard in order to cleave the log into two even pieces.)

Cleave: to adhere closely, to stick (Young beaver pups cleave to their mother in the water until they are strong enough to swim on their own.)

Dust

When used as a verb, is a contronym.

Dust: to wipe the dust from (Every Saturday, he would dust the nicknacks on the bookshelves to keep them clean.)

Dust: to sprinkle with a powder or dust (The baker liked to dust their pumpkin bread with just a sprinkle of cinnamon.)

Overlook

Overlook: to fail to notice, perceive, or consider (I hadn’t finished the last two homework questions, but I hoped my teacher would overlook it and give me full marks anyway.)

Overlook: to look after, oversee, or supervise (The manager was required to personally overlook the transfer of valuable materials every evening.)

Sanction

Sanction: to authorize, approve, or allow (My parents wouldn’t sanction video games in our home because they thought they were too violent.)

Sanction: to penalize (The school said they were going to sanction the students for arriving late to class.)

Weather

The word weather is a contronym, but only when used as a verb.

Weather: to expose to the weather, to disintegrate (The paint on the house was chipped and weathered from the decades of rain and snow.)

Weather: to endure (We weren’t sure that we would be able to weather the storm if we didn’t find shelter.)

Back Up

Back up: to support (Ultimately, the scientists were unable to back up their claims with hard evidence.)

Back up: to retreat (The zebras backed up when they spotted the alligators in the water.)

Fine

The adjective fine has the potential to lead to some real misunderstandings about just how excellent (or not) something is.

Fine: of superior or best quality (To prepare for the Queen’s visit, the household staff cleaned the fine linens and polished the best silver.)

Fine (informal): satisfactorily, acceptably (Sandra thought her performance was fine, but nothing special, so she was surprised when she won second place.)

Original

The adjective original is an example of a contronym.

Original: belonging to the beginning of something (Despite being hundreds of years old, the painting was still in its original frame.)

Original: new, fresh, inventive (While sitting in the bathtub, the inventor was struck with an original idea.)

Pitted

The contronym pitted often causes confusion at the grocery store.

Pitted: having pits; in the sense of “mark or indent” (The sailor’s face was pitted and craggy from the wind and salt water.)

Pitted: having the pit removed; in the sense of “stone of a fruit” (My mom reminded me to buy the pitted cherries, because she didn’t want to take out the stones herself.)

Bound

Bound is an example of a contronym that has two different meanings because it actually has two different etymologies. The first meaning comes from the Old English bindan. The second meaning comes from the Old Norse būinn, “to get ready.”

Bound: tied, fastened or secured with a band or bond (The Mountie rushed to save the woman who was bound to the railroad tracks.)

Bound: going or intending to go, destined [for] (With all of their talents, the band was bound to be a success.)

Source ⚜ More: Basics & Refreshers ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

[zileans-big-cl0ck]

Hey! Is it alright if I ask for aftercare hcs for the league bois for fem reader??? (Thresh,zed,Kayn Aatrox maybe?)

Also I love your stories plz keep up the good work, I read them after some ranked matches sometimes.

✦–Aftercare headcanons.✦ (NSFW)

✦How do they care about you (or not /jk) after sex.

✧ prompt: ✧ aftercare headcanons preceded with some sex scenes.

✧ champions: ✧ Aatrox, the Darkin Blade; Kayn, the Shadow Reaper; Thresh, the Chain Warden; Zed, the Master of Shadows.

✧ reader: ✧ female.

✧ author’s note: ✧ I’m not dead, although I am not promising anything - totally not staying here for long. I might just reappear sometime and then vanish again. But I’m reading all your request and thinking of them, promise. Don’t ever stop sending them <3.

masterlist

✦Aatrox, the Darkin Blade.

The World Ender is not a person to be underestimated in any circumstances. He is the antonym of the word “gentle”, both on the battlefield and privately. And there is no exception for you, his fucktoy. You are a mere human; of course someone - or something - as powerful as the Darkin would not have mercy for you. After fucking you disdainfully, listening to your woeful cries and moans, which were making the experience even better, Aatrox usually leaves you to take care of himself. But before vanishing, in an act of pity, he seldom leaves you with something - something only from him, a kind of gift. Like a souvenir: a burn, a claw mark or a cut. And that’s his “aftercare” - making you remember him. What’s even more rare - him letting you rest beside him a bit, absorbing the heat that beams from his inner rage. The World Ender is indeed warm, but only physically; he wouldn’t let you bond with him, as he has to continue with his purpose - to destroy everything.

✦Kayn, the Shadow Reaper.

Surprisingly, Kayn is a very talkative person during sex. And totally a loud one. This man has no shame, especially when it comes to begging you to ride his face or to get the chance to burry his nose and lips in your vagina. The successor of the Shadow Order is eager, although he tires quickly - his youth prevents him from going on for multiple rounds with you. But Kayn doesn’t mind you using him for your own pleasure and this always ends up with him beneath you, panting from overstimulation yet grinning at you widely. Because of that - that he doesn’t mind being the bottom - it isn’t rare when you are the one to tenderly kiss him after making him cum multiple times. You whisper sweet, praising words into Kayn’s ear, while his numb hands slide on your body, circling around his favourite parts of it. And it’s not like the Shadow Reaper can’t do aftercare or be the dominant one - of ourse not. He tends to be clumsy, but in the end - responsible for sure; whenever he finishes with enough strenght, he gladly carries you into a bathtub, joining you in the warm waters. But, in the end… He just enjoys you pampering him.

✦Thresh, the Chain Warden.

Every time you get intimate with the infmaous, greedy and definitely ominous keeper of the Shadow Isles, it involves chains. Of course it does. He is not the perilous Chain Warden for no reason. Every time he puts his clawed, metal-chased hands on you, slowly making himself comfortable on your tantalizing body, you end up chained to a wall or a bed, left at his mercy to toy with you. But whenever you are the one to initiate sex, both of you eventually find yourselves bounded to each other, metaphorically and physically. Either way Thresh’s stamina and durability are way higher than yours - thanks to the magical alterations he has overcome - so after making you cum and pleasing himself inside of you, he is less tired than you. Thanks to that, the Chain Warden is always the one to take care of you. He always starts with removing all the ropes or chains, gently and conscientiously, and treating the bruises that they left. He lets you rest and not even lift a finger, because he takes care of everything. But Thresh certainly takes his time with it, cleaning and wipping off every sticky liquid that might have end up between your legs. After all, he is a caring lover, making sure that aftercare is nothing of your concern; Thresh takes pleasure from having control in his own hands. And whenever you act possessive during foreplay, pretending like you try to reject him or turn off, he gladly chains you to a bed, only to leave you like this for hours.

✦Zed, the Master of Shadows.

Oh, how your Master enjoys taking you from behind. Having your ass bouncing before him, balls deep and with the chance of pulling your hair, just to hear your rapid moans. Zed doesn’t let you rest; he is a busy man and he often acts like there was no time left during sex - ever moment and every second he could be summoned for another emergency. That’s why his thrusts are always so desperate, aggresive, relentless. The Master of Shadows acknowledges that after sex you must be tired - he also is, although he would not admit that - that’s why he cleans himself right out, only to return and firlmy massage your back. It is kind of a characteristic trair of him - giving you a relaxing massages after sex, still covetously looking at your ass, probably thinking about the next time he will get the chance to fuck it without mercy. If you could read his mind, you would certainly think of Zed as overzelaous when it comes to fucking you, despite his age. And sometimes it actually comes out of him: while giving you the usual massage, your Master can’t stop himself; ignoring his own exhaustion, he enter you from the back once again, only to hear your surprised mewl. He lives for that sound. And he will fuck you as long as you squirm, moan and pant. Aftercare with Master Zed is almost as challenging as accompaning him on the battlefield.

[quaissants]

ISA LANG    ୨୧    PARK JONGSEONG  ˒  JAY

purpose born to be niki coded, transformed into arthur nery coded ・ gender neutral reader + word count 857 genre fluff .. angst .. best friends au warnings mention of food note i swear this is based on a dialogue prompt but i forgot the user — return to the academy

jay wasn’t made for late nights.

as much as he doesn’t want to stir guilt within his best friend, he struggles to conceal the symptoms. swallowed by his wrinkled hoodie, he curls his tired figure against the headboard. the light hum of the air conditioning can’t conceal the yawns that falter from his lips every now and then.

through half-lidded eyes, he watches you huff one more time during your battle with your phone. jay may be sleepy, but he hasn’t breached the line between reality and fantasy. how could he when you’re so eager to show him something?

apparently you’d finally taken the near-full storage warning seriously and begun your trip down memory lane. it wasn’t the easiest task to fulfill, but for the integrity of your phone’s health (and future mementos that you were definitely going to earn), it was about time. besides, it’d brought you back to this elusive picture—that had sunk into the trenches of your gallery once more because you forgot that making a folder or saving it in favorites exist—that jay was just a little eager to see.

the bespectacled male’s frames hang on the precipice right when you exclaim, “here, finally found it!”

it’s almost comical how quickly he sits up the moment the announcement comes. he doesn’t like the taste of caffeine during hours like this, yet he absorbs the side effects of your excitement so eagerly. of course, he’ll always defend himself by claiming the circumstances are different—you’re different.

shuffling closer until he can feel your warmth—and smell your apple-cinnamon scented fabric softener—pressed next to him, he looks down at your phone screen. truthfully, and with little thoughts he had during the passing hour, he’d expected to see a picture of from a special occasion, your friends and family. if he had to stretch a little, perhaps a picture of your ex who triggered some sirens in his mind.

(only god, and his other best friends, know how relieved he was to learn that his radar weren’t far off. that, and you had believed him even when he himself was doubting his own instincts. he saved you a chapter of migraines and arguments.)

but no, he was actually staring at himself. well, his past self, but still him—park jay. your partner in crime, go-to consultant for a variety of matters (specializing in both look and cook books), best friend for this life and the following ones.

and he doesn’t even try to hide his confusion. “that’s.. me.”

“obviously,” you laugh, unintentionally drawing more invisible question marks over his head. “see, that’s one of the ways i knew you had fallen so deep into that conversation. i’d also forgotten to turn off the shutter sound at the time, but you didn’t flinch.”

as intently as he stares at the photo, jay can’t recall this moment in particular. he still owns that denim jacket, but it’s been a while since he’s seen those natural mocha tresses. his jaw’s a little sharper, but his eyes retain that soft edge you claim he possesses. with so many contrasts, it throws him off the timeline. but it’s not like he keeps track of things he himself says anyway, so he doubts he’ll remember without a refresher.

“wait, pause right there.. what was i talking about?”

“i can’t remember either.”

..that felt like the antonym of what he was looking for.

obviously amused by jay’s bewildered expression, you decide to throw him a stem. “i don’t think i was even part of the conversation in the first place. we were at jake’s birthday party, yet you, him, and sunghoon seemed to forget about that since the three of you were mostly glued to the living room. if heeseung hadn’t called you guys over so the birthday boy could blow out the candles, we would have cut the cake already.”

oh that; jay can remember that part. it’s not that he has favorites you’re his number one but when he and his fellow liner friends land in the same space and time, they’re bound to talk as if they haven’t seen each other in years. ironic, since he’s pretty sure they were just chatting on discord about their genshin pulls a few hours before the party, but he digresses.

“right, but still, what’s up with this picture? was it just a random snap for your photo dump?” he asks, more curious than anything else; definitely more than tired.

“i just really liked how passionate you seemed to be in that moment. you were so.. expressive, i guess? like, even if i had no idea what you were talking about, i could tell that it meant a lot to you. and then you’d do these small gestures to paint a more clear picture for the two, even add some silly sound effects to the moves. our other friends would smile or even chuckle over how enthusiastic you sounded before returning to their conversations, whereas i was pretty much stuck watching you go on and on.”

“sounds like i had you wrapped around my finger then.” he jests, lighthearted words complemented by the slight curve of his rosy lips.

you play along; rolling your eyes like it hurt to admit it. “i mean you’re not that far off. god, i almost fell in love with you then.”

god, he wish you had.

🎐 .. @stealanity @strxwberry-skiess @sohnric @sanaxo-o + send an ask to be added!

QUAISSANTS, 2024. do not steal or else i bite.

[evadne01]

The crazy soulbonds ~ Chapter 2 - Help ~ My soulmates are flirting with me

@julybreakbingo: Wrong Number, Location: Bakery, “You should be with someone that respects you”, Mind Break, “If you play nice with me, you can play nice with anyone” “What if I only wanna play nice with you?”, Chronic Pain or Chronic Illness, He Has a Reputation, It Just Makes Sense, Denied, Confrontation or Blackmail, Word: Approval - Antonyms: Disapproval, Denial, Veto, Refusal

@multifandom-flash: World Emoji Day: 🤦‍♂️; round 3, card 2002: Riddling Sphinx; round 3, card 3003: Cute Mute

@fandom-free-bingo, Flight Edition: Soulmate Marks, “Well, that was…” “Yeah.”

@fandombingo: The Martian Bingo: “I don't mind murdering one of them”, “I need a nap.”

[luke-r-gillespie]

May 26 - Kiyomizudera / Mindar at Kodaiji / Gion Tour

Freewriting

Today began like most, at 8 with a quiz. No breakfast bento today (earth shattering news, I know) and our class meeting was brief. We departed for Kiyomizu-dera by train and arrived after thirty minutes or so. As far as Buddhist Temples go, this one was pretty cool (my second favorite of the trip so far) and there was a lot to see and do.

The first thing we did at Kiyomizu-dera was walk through the temple's "womb" to become reborn. This entailed walking through a winding pitch black tunnel under the main temple by following a rope attached to the wall. At the end of the tunnel was a large rock that supposedly grants you a wish when you reach and touch it (the "womb" was actually a really fun experience, I didn't necessarily feel reborn though. The next section of the temple had a large singing bowl which I rang before praying to this section of the temple's kami. We observed the surrounding area of Kyoto from the hanging deck (famous for its nail-less construction) before moving onto the "Otawa Waterfall."

The Otawa Waterfall is not a waterfall but in fact three diverging streams of water, each of which corresponds to an unlabeled blessing from Kannon (goddess of mercy.) You are only supposed to drink from one of the three streams (although one of my classmates didn't seem to get the memo) or the goddess perceives you as greedy and grants you no blessing. This was a really fun experience and the cool water was refreshing after all the stairs!

After leaving the shrine, I briefly walked around Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka before grabbing lunch with some of the guys and Professor Smith! I had a margherita pizza (shocker) and some strawberry shaved ice while walking around afterwards as a sweet treat.

After lunch, we went to see Mindar, the "android" of the Buddhist goddess Kannon. The "android" gave a presentation on Buddhist ideals and its core teachings, accompanied by a cool light show and projected displays (however, the robot a little uncanny valley for my taste.) It was cool to learn about Buddhism and to see the contrast between the ancient Buddhist temple and this new Buddhist technological development.

After this presentation, we took a short walk to Gion where we walked around for a bit before attending a short Geisha performance. This area of Kyoto is not very tourist friendly (on account of inappropriate tourist behavior here in the past) and I definitely felt that in all the dirty looks that we received. After Gion, I returned to Stay SAKURA where I did laundry and relaxed before going out to dinner with Griffin (we got turned away from four different sushi restaurants before ending up back at McDonalds, at least we tried.) All in all, another eventful and fun day in Kyoto!

Academic Reflection

Todays first reading, derived from a Sekkyo-bushi meaning Sermon Ballads performance, was about the goddess of mercy, Kannon. This reading somewhat changed my pre-held perceptions of Kannon, as parts of this passage painted her as vindictive or even malicious (antonyms for mercy.) For example, Kannon acting to kill Shintokumaru's mother after she insulted the goddess or making lord Nobuyoshi's wife unable to bear children, on account of their actions from a previous life (destroying bird eggs.) To be fair, Kannon also showed mercy and kindness within the reading, such as when she provides Shintokumaru with the feather duster to cure his illness (which I felt was more in character.) I found it interesting to see both sides of Kannon within these excerpts. Kannon's influence can be felt all throughout Japan and I certainly felt it today at Kiyomizu-dera.

The second reading from today, an article titled “Enlightenment Geishas” was about the history of Geishas in Japan. More specifically, the Geisha "enlightenment" that has taken place in Japan in recent centuries. This "enlightenment" refers to the education of Geishas in traditional Japanese practices, marking a shift from being primarily sex workers, to being focused on family life and being productive mothers as well as members of Japanese society. At today's Geisha performance, this education in the arts and refinement was very evident. Both the performance and museum aspects of this excursion were extremely elegant and made me think of high society.

[bookpublisher1]

Resources and Tools for Writers

Resources and Tools for Writers: A Comprehensive Guide

Writing is a beautiful and often challenging endeavor, where words become art, stories take shape, and ideas find their voice. To support the creative journey, writers have access to a vast array of resources and tools that can enhance their craft, streamline their work, and expand their knowledge. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the diverse resources and tools available to writers, from writing software and reference materials to writing communities and self-publishing platforms.

Writing Software and Tools

1. Word Processing Software: Word processors like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Scrivener are essential tools for drafting and editing your work. They offer features for formatting, spell-checking, and document organization.

2. Grammar and Editing Tools: Online grammar checkers like Grammarly and ProWritingAid help writers identify and correct grammatical errors, punctuation issues, and style inconsistencies.

3. Mind Mapping and Outlining Tools: Software like MindMeister, Scrapple, and Workflowy can help writers brainstorm, outline their work, and visualize the structure of their projects.

4. Note-Taking Apps: Apps like Evernote and OneNote are perfect for jotting down ideas, collecting research, and organizing notes on the go.

5. Writing Prompts: Websites and apps like Writing Prompts, Reedsy, and The Write Practice provide daily writing prompts and creative exercises to stimulate your imagination.

6. Writing and Word Count Tracking Tools: Tools like NaNoWriMo's word count tracker and online timers like TomatoTimer help writers set goals and monitor their progress.

7. Reference and Research Tools: Tools such as Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote are useful for managing references, citations, and research materials.

8. Thesaurus and Dictionaries: Online thesauruses like Thesaurus.com and dictionary resources like Merriam-Webster are invaluable for finding synonyms, antonyms, and definitions.

9. Readability Checkers: Tools like Hemingway Editor and Readable.io assess the readability of your writing, helping you create content that's easy to understand.

10. Screenwriting Software: If you're a screenwriter, software like Final Draft or Celtx can assist you in formatting scripts to industry standards.

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1. Style Guides: Manuals like The Chicago Manual of Style, The Associated Press Stylebook, and The Modern Language Association (MLA) Handbook provide guidelines for formatting and citation.

2. Writing Guides: Books like "On Writing" by Stephen King, "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott, and "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White offer invaluable writing advice and wisdom.

3. Dictionaries and Thesauruses: Traditional print dictionaries and thesauruses are still valuable reference materials, especially for writers who prefer the tactile experience of flipping through pages.

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5. Grammar and Style Books: Resources like "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Lynne Truss and "The Elements of Eloquence" by Mark Forsyth offer in-depth exploration of grammar and style.

6. Online Blogs and Articles: Numerous writing blogs and websites, such as Writer's Digest, The Creative Penn, and The Write Life, provide articles, tips, and inspiration for writers.

Writing Communities and Workshops

1. Writing Groups: Local and online writing groups, such as Meetup, Goodreads, and Facebook writing groups, writer’s circle provide a space to share your work, receive feedback, and connect with fellow writers.

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3. Critique Partners: Building relationships with critique partners is a valuable way to get constructive feedback on your work. Websites like Critique Circle and Scribophile can help you find critique partners.

4. Author Forums: Websites like Absolute Write Water Cooler and KBoards (for indie authors) are popular author forums where writers can ask questions, share experiences, and seek advice.

5. Writing Conferences: Attending writing conferences and book fairs can help you network with industry professionals, learn from experts, and gain insights into the publishing world.

Publishing Platforms and Self-Publishing Tools

1. Traditional Publishers: If you're pursuing traditional publishing, resources like the Writer's Market guide and QueryTracker can help you find literary agents and publishers. Confused if to go or not for traditional publishing here are 5 Reasons Why Traditionally Published Books Sell Better Than Self-Published Books

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3. Book Cover Design Tools: Software like Canva and Adobe Spark can assist with designing eye-catching book covers.

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5. Book Marketing Tools: Social media networks are essential for book marketing and promotion.

6. Email Marketing Services: Services like Mailchimp and ConvertKit are valuable for building and maintaining a mailing list for your author newsletter.

Income and Rights Management

1. Royalty Tracking Software: Tools like BookTrakr and AuthorEarnings provide insights into book sales, royalties, and income tracking.

2. Copyright and Contracts Resources: Authors should familiarize themselves with copyright law and have legal resources for contract reviews if working with publishers.

Author Platforms and Websites

1. Author Websites: Creating a professional author website is a must. Platforms like WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace offer user-friendly website builders.

2. Blogging Platforms: Blogging can help you connect with readers and showcase your writing. WordPress and Blogger are popular blogging platforms.

3. Social Media: Building a presence on social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook can help you engage with your audience and promote your work.

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1. Tax Resources: As an author, you may need to navigate complex tax matters. Tax software or the services of an accountant or tax professional can be invaluable.

2. Business Tools: Software for bookkeeping, invoicing, and project management can help authors manage their finances and business affairs effectively.

Online Writing Tools

1. Online Writing Platforms: Online platforms like Medium, Wattpad, and Vocal.Media provide opportunities to publish and share your writing with a broad online audience.

2. Collaborative Writing Tools: Tools like Google Docs and Scrivener support collaborative writing projects by enabling real-time editing and sharing.  Don’t miss the 5 FREE Writing Tools Authors Must Try In 2023

Conclusion

The journey of a writer is a continuous exploration of creativity and self-discovery. The resources and tools available to writers today are as diverse as the voices and stories they bring to life. This comprehensive guide should serve as a valuable reference for writers looking to enhance their craft, navigate the publishing world, and connect with their audience. Whether you're just starting your writing journey or have been on it for years, these resources and tools are here to support your passion and help you turn your ideas into art.

[julianobungus]

Little exercise I did last night and today, where I took the personality traits of certain characters and inverted them (sometimes looking up the antonym for the words being used to describe them), and thus creating an inverted 'bizarro' version of the characters. Any other characters you'd guys would want me to do?

Mark Grayson:

More mature(?).

Coming off as callous and emotionless? Better control of his emotions.

No issue with killing?

Would ironically be more like his father than in canon.

Not put off by gore.

Impolite and rude, even if he doesn’t mean to be.

*Scary*. Would kill you and it’d be nothing to him.

Empathy, what’s that?

Steven Demayo:

Understands how the real, human world works (beyond gem affairs).

Paranoid and overly cautious; doesn’t trust easily.

Earthly, worldly-minded, and streetwise.

Insensitive. Doesn’t go out of his way to meet new people.

Inflated opinion of himself and high self-esteem.

Unironically is in a better place mentally than his canon counterpart.

Catra:

Hard worker (workaholic?)

Cautious, caring, and heedful.

Compassionate and gentle.

Emotionally and mentally stable.

Very forgiving and easy-going.

Luz:

Realist and a cynic.

Uncreative.

A bit cowardly.

Acts like the ‘normal person’ everyone at home wanted her to be.

Tries to stay out of trouble, even if she knows something bad is happening.

[rahulnarang5]

IPU CET MBA 2023: Gateway to MBA Admissions 2023

The IPU CET MBA 2023 exam is an entrance examination conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) for admission to various management programs offered by the university and its affiliated colleges. It is a popular exam among students who want to pursue an MBA in Delhi-NCR. Here's everything one must know about the IPU CET MBA 2023 exam.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates who wish to appear for the IPU CET MBA 2023 exam must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Candidates should have completed their graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.

Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation can also apply.

There is no age limit for the exam.

Application Process:

The application process for the IPU CET MBA 2023 exam began in March 2023. Candidates can apply for the exam online by following the steps given below:

Visit the official website of GGSIPU 

Click on the "Apply Online" link 

 Upload required documents

Pay the application fee 

Exam Pattern and Syllabus:

The IPU CET MBA 2023 exam is scheduled on May 31, 2023 that will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and will be conducted in online mode. The exam will be of 2.5 hours duration and will be divided into four sections - 

English Language and Comprehension: Reading comprehension, antonyms, synonyms, idioms, and phrases, one-word substitution, sentence correction, and fill-in-the-blanks.

General Awareness: Current affairs, business, economics, politics, sports, history, geography, and science and technology.

Logical and Analytical Ability: Data interpretation, data sufficiency, logical reasoning, and analytical reasoning.

Management Aptitude: Marketing management, financial management, human resource management, operations management, and information technology management.

Each question will carry four marks, and for each incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted from the total score.

The IPU CET MBA 2023 exam is a crucial step for aspirants looking to pursue a management course at GGSIPU or its affiliated colleges. Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The exam pattern and syllabus should be thoroughly studied to prepare for the exam effectively. With proper preparation and guidance, candidates can easily crack the exam and secure admission to their desired management course and college. Therefore, the following preparation advice is provided for applicants preparing for MBA admissions 2023:

Understand your Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Information on the type of exam, its length, the scoring system, and more will be made available through the exam pattern. Candidates are advised to review the official website MBA Admissions 2023 syllabus in addition to the exam pattern. 

Create Regular Notes: Candidates are advised to create notes whenever they are studying topics that are conceptually difficult or have a tough formula. 

Mock Exams are crucial: Candidates should schedule regular time to take practice exams. In order to develop a plan to help them improve their weaknesses, candidates will use mock tests to evaluate their current level of preparation. 

Daily Review: It is crucial for candidates to revise regularly. Candidates are urged to schedule a few hours each day for revision. This will make it easier for the candidates to comprehend and retain the material they have already studied. 

Evaluate Performance: To identify areas that require improvement, students should compare their performance on question papers from previous years with their current performance.

The Importance of Good Health: To perform well on the test, one must have good physical and mental health. If the candidates are mentally and physically worn out, there are fewer chances of them doing well on the test. As a result, the candidates are counseled to maintain a healthy diet and sleep schedule.

The candidates should prepare according to the exam patterns followed for MBA admissions 2023 with dedication and hard work.

[lgcxnoeul]

love, maybe

On a dictionary webpage, Noeul would appear as an antonym for the following word: romance. From his fleeting crushes and the super awkward ( some infamous ) rejections that he has had to carry out since he received his first love confession, he knew absolutely nothing about being someone's first love. He doubted that he would be one of the guesses on the list of candidates that would audition for the casting call, but that made the challenge fun and oh, a challenge it would be for him.

All of his ideas resulted in his body unable to stop an emotion of acute embarrassment to be triggered from within him before he could even shoot the audition properly. He wanted to do the audition by himself without asking his friends for help. Besides, the only friend that he trusted enough to not tease him more than necessary and be able to ask for ideas was whisked away to a competition with top security, and unfortunately for him, he hadn't been one of the lucky people to be called that weekend.

For once, he was willing to leave his comfort zone behind and he was hoping that it would pay off, or at least give the judging panel an ab workout from laughter. Okay, he was going to take this seriously. He roamed the company building for the best available room to set up his phone on a desk while the golden hour was still on his side. He had done his research and the dreamy, soft lighting that the sun provided during the golden hour was perfect for his scenario.

Instead of using a camera tripod, he positions the camera lower on the desk with the help of two books to act as his napping co-star. First, his lower body steps in view, and he lifts his hand to 'block' the light from hitting directly at the camera. Utilizing the chair in front of the camera to be his marking, he drops his hand back to his side and leans down to stare at his co-star's face. No glint of mischief in his eyes, but full of adoration. With a soft expression on his face, the corners of his lips tug upwards into a warm smile when he crouches down beside his co-star, right hand lifting to fix the strays hair away from his co-star's face, but with a sliver of hesitation evident in his movement.

He stands upright to this time gently place the chair inside the space he had been occupying, settling down far too comfortably than he should have. He winces when the chair creaks. All calculated, I assure you ( not really ). He releases a sigh of relief when he turns to check on his co-star's face to see if he had awaken them, victoriously stretching out his arms in front of him before preparing to nap beside her on the desk.

"I like you, y'know?" He softly whispers, but audible enough to be picked by up the camera. His eyes flutter shut, partly dying inside and another part happy it was almost over. He waits for a brief moment, corner his lips widening into a bright smile as if he had been caught and he turns to face away from his co-star, feigning he was now fast asleep.

[literaryvein-reblogs]

lovesick

adjective /ˈlʌv.sɪk/ /ˈləvˌsik/

in love, or missing the person one loves, so much that one is unable to act normally

unhappy because of love; feeling weak, foolish, or unhappy because someone you love does not love you

related words & phrases: a long face, abjection, adoring, affectionate, amatory, amorous, angsty, be ardent, be down in the mouth, be in a funk, cut up, devoted, dismayed, displeased, dissatisfied, distraught, distressed, doting, enamored, fervent, fond, forgiving, frustrated, impassioned, infatuated, lachrymose, languishing, lonely, lonesome, longing, love-struck, lovelorn, mushy, passionate, pining, romantic, sappy, sentimental, tender, tenderhearted, woe, woe is me, woebegone, yearning

antonyms & near antonyms: aloof, antisocial, callous, cold, cold-blooded, cold-eyed, cool, detached, disaffected, distant, dry, frigid, frosty, hard-hearted, heartless, indifferent, offish, pitiless, remote, reserved, ruthless, soulless, standoffish, unbending, uncaring, unconcerned, unfeeling, unfriendly, uninvolved, unloving, unromantic, unsentimental

“The folly of all follies is to be love sick for a shadow.” — Alfred Lord Tennyson

“I guess I have a lot of emotion stored up. But it's nothing bad. It's love. It's just love rotting up inside of me...That's it...I have too much love, I think, and nobody to give it to.” — Ottessa Moshfegh

"Come o'er the eastern hills, and let our winds Kiss thy perfumed garments; let us taste Thy morn and evening breath; scatter thy pearls Upon our love-sick land that mourns for thee." — William Blake

"The piano may do for love-sick girls who lace themselves to skeletons, and lunch on chalk, pickles and slate pencils." — Mark Twain

Sources: 1 2 3

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Any —adj. 1 a one, no matter which, of several (cannot find any answer). B some, no matter how much or many or of what sort (if any books arrive; have you any sugar?). 2 a minimal amount of (hardly any difference). 3 whichever is chosen (any fool knows). 4 an appreciable or significant (did not stay for any length of time; has any amount of money). —pron. 1 any one (did not know any of them). 2 any number or amount (are any of them yours?). —adv. (usu. With neg. Or interrog.) At all (is that any good?). [old english ænig: related to *one, *-y1]

Anybody n. & pron. 1 any person. 2 person of importance (is he anybody?).

Anyhow adv. 1 anyway. 2 in a disorderly manner or state (does his work anyhow).

Anyone pron. Anybody.

Usage anyone is written as two words to emphasize a numerical sense, as in any one of us can do it.

Anything pron. Any thing; thing of any sort.  anything but not at all.

Anyway adv. 1 in any way or manner. 2 at any rate. 3 to resume (anyway, as i was saying).

Anywhere —adv. In or to any place. —pron. Any place (anywhere will do).

Aob abbr. Any other business.

Aorta n. (pl. -s) main artery, giving rise to the arterial network carrying oxygenated blood to the body from the heart.  aortic adj. [greek aeiro raise]

Apace adv. Literary swiftly. [french à pas]

Apache n. Member of a n. American indian tribe. [mexican spanish]

Apart adv. 1 separately, not together (keep your feet apart). 2 into pieces (came apart). 3 to or on one side. 4 to or at a distance.  apart from 1 excepting, not considering. 2 in addition to (apart from roses we grow irises). [french à part to one side]

Apartheid n. (esp. In s. Africa) racial segregation or discrimination. [afrikaans]

Apartment n. 1 (in pl.) Suite of rooms. 2 single room. 3 us flat. [italian a parte, apart]

Apathy n. Lack of interest; indifference.  apathetic adj. [greek a- without, *pathos]

Ape —n. 1 tailless monkey-like primate, e.g. The gorilla, chimpanzee, orang-utan, or gibbon. 2 imitator. —v. (-ping) imitate, mimic. [old english]

Apeman n. Extinct primate held to be the forerunner of present-day man.

Aperient —adj. Laxative. —n. Laxative medicine. [latin aperio open]

Aperitif n. Alcoholic drink taken before a meal. [latin aperio open]

Aperture n. Opening or gap, esp. A variable opening in a camera for admitting light. [latin aperio open]

Apex n. (also apex) (often attrib.) System of reduced fares for scheduled flights. [advance purchase excursion]

Apex n. (pl. -es) 1 highest point. 2 tip or pointed end. [latin]

Aphasia n. Loss of verbal understanding or expression, owing to brain damage. [greek aphatos speechless]

Aphelion n. (pl. -lia) point in a celestial body's orbit where it is furthest from the sun. [greek aph'heliou from the sun]

Aphid n. Small insect infesting and damaging plants, e.g. The greenfly. Antitrades n.pl. Winds blowing in the opposite direction to (and usu. Above) trade winds.

Antiviral adj. Effective against viruses.

Antler n. Branched horn of a stag or other deer.  antlered adj. [french]

Antonym n. Word opposite in meaning to another. [greek onoma name]

Antrum n. (pl. Antra) natural cavity in the body, esp. In a bone. [greek, = cave]

Anus n. (pl. Anuses) excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal. [latin]

Anvil n. Iron block on which metals are worked. [old english]

Anxiety n. (pl. -ies) 1 being anxious. 2 worry or concern. 3 eagerness, troubled desire. [latin anxietas from ango choke]

Anxious adj. 1 mentally troubled. 2 causing or marked by anxiety (anxious moment). 3 eager, uneasily wanting (anxious to please).  anxiously adv. [latin anxius]

Any —adj. 1 a one, no matter which, of several (cannot find any answer). B some, no matter how much or many or of what sort (if any books arrive; have you any sugar?). 2 a minimal amount of (hardly any difference). 3 whichever is chosen (any fool knows). 4 an appreciable or significant (did not stay for any length of time; has any amount of money). —pron. 1 any one (did not know any of them). 2 any number or amount (are any of them yours?). —adv. (usu. With neg. Or interrog.) At all (is that any good?). [old english ænig: related to *one, *-y1]

Anybody n. & pron. 1 any person. 2 person of importance (is he anybody?).

Anyhow adv. 1 anyway. 2 in a disorderly manner or state (does his work anyhow).

Anyone pron. Anybody.

Usage anyone is written as two words to emphasize a numerical sense, as in any one of us can do it.

Anything pron. Any thing; thing of any sort.  anything but not at all.

Anyway adv. 1 in any way or manner. 2 at any rate. 3 to resume (anyway, as i was saying).

Anywhere —adv. In or to any place. —pron. Any place (anywhere will do).

Aob abbr. Any other business.

Aorta n. (pl. -s) main artery, giving rise to the arterial network carrying oxygenated blood to the body from the heart.  aortic adj. [greek aeiro raise]

Apace adv. Literary swiftly. [french à pas]

Apache n. Member of a n. American indian tribe. [mexican spanish]

Apart adv. 1 separately, not together (keep your feet apart). 2 into pieces (came apart). 3 to or on one side. 4 to or at a distance.  apart from 1 excepting, not considering. 2 in addition to (apart from roses we grow irises). [french à part to one side]

Apartheid n. (esp. In s. Africa) racial segregation or discrimination. [afrikaans]

Apartment n. 1 (in pl.) Suite of rooms. 2 single room. 3 us flat. [italian a parte, apart]

Apathy n. Lack of interest; indifference.  apathetic adj. [greek a- without, *pathos]

Ape —n. 1 tailless monkey-like primate, e.g. The gorilla, chimpanzee, orang-utan, or gibbon. 2 imitator. —v. (-ping) imitate, mimic. [old english]

Apeman n. Extinct primate held to be the forerunner of present-day man.

Aperient —adj. Laxative. —n. Laxative medicine. [latin aperio open]

Aperitif n. Alcoholic drink taken before a meal. [latin aperio open]

Aperture n. Opening or gap, esp. A variable opening in a camera for admitting light. [latin aperio open]

Apex n. (also apex) (often attrib.) System of reduced fares for scheduled flights. [advance purchase excursion]

Apex n. (pl. -es) 1 highest point. 2 tip or pointed end. [latin]

Aphasia n. Loss of verbal understanding or expression, owing to brain damage. [greek aphatos speechless]

Aphelion n. (pl. -lia) point in a celestial body's orbit where it is furthest from the sun. [greek aph'heliou from the sun]

Aphid n. Small insect infesting and damaging plants, e.g. The greenfly.

Aphis n. (pl. Aphides) aphid. [invented by linnaeus: perhaps a misreading of greek koris bug]

Aphorism n. Short pithy maxim.  aphoristic adj. [greek aphorismos definition] Aphorism n. Short pithy maxim.  aphoristic adj. [greek aphorismos definition]

Aphrodisiac —adj. Arousing sexual desire. —n. Aphrodisiac substance. [greek aphrodite goddess of love]

Apiary n. (pl. -ies) place where bees are kept.  apiarist n. [latin apis bee]

Apical adj. Of, at, or forming an apex.

Apiculture n. Bee-keeping.  apiculturist n. [latin apis bee, *culture]

Apiece adv. For each one; severally (five pounds apiece). [originally a piece]

Apish adj. 1 of or like an ape. 2 foolishly imitating.

Aplomb n. Skilful self-assurance. [french, = straight as a plummet]

Apocalypse n. 1 violent or destructive event. 2 (the apocalypse) revelation, the last book of the new testament. 3 revelation, esp. About the end of the world.  apocalyptic adj. [greek apokalupto reveal]

Apocrypha n.pl. 1 books included in the septuagint and vulgate versions of the old testament but not in the hebrew bible. 2 (apocrypha) writings etc. Not considered genuine. [greek apokrupto hide away]

Apocryphal adj. Of doubtful authenticity.

Apogee n. 1 highest point; climax. 2 point in a celestial body's orbit where it is furthest from the earth. [greek apogeion]

Apolitical adj. Not interested in or concerned with politics.

Apologetic —adj. 1 showing or expressing regret. 2 of apologetics. —n. (usu. In pl.) Reasoned defence, esp. Of christianity.  apologetically adv.

Apologia n. Formal defence of opinions or conduct. [greek: see *apology]

Apologist n. Person who defends something by argument.

Apologize v. (also -ise) (-zing or -sing) make an apology, express regret.

Apology n. (pl. -ies) 1 statement of regret for an offence or failure. 2 explanation or defence. 3 (foll. By for) poor specimen of. [greek apologia from apologeomai speak in defence]

Apophthegm n. = *aphorism. [latin from greek]

Apoplectic adj. 1 of or causing apoplexy. 2 colloq. Enraged.

Apoplexy n. Sudden paralysis caused by blockage or rupture of a brain artery; stroke. [greek apoplesso disable by stroke]

Apostasy n. (pl. -ies) renunciation of a belief or faith, abandoning of principles, etc. [greek, = defection]

Apostate n. Person who renounces a former belief etc.  apostatize v. (also -ise) (-zing or -sing).

A posteriori —adj. (of reasoning) proceeding from effects to causes; inductive. —adv. Inductively. [latin, = from what comes after]

Apostle n. 1 (apostle) any of the twelve men sent out by christ to preach the gospel. 2 leader, esp. Of a new movement. [greek apostolos messenger]

Apostolate n. 1 position or authority of an apostle. 2 leadership in reform.

Apostolic adj. 1 of the apostles or their teaching. 2 of the pope.

Apostolic succession n. Supposed uninterrupted transmission of spiritual authority from the apostles through popes and bishops.

Apostrophe n. 1 punctuation mark (') indicating: a omission of letters or numbers (e.g. Can't; may '92). B possessive case (e.g. Harry's book; boys' coats). 2 exclamatory passage addressed to (an often absent) person or thing.  apostrophize v. (also -ise) (-zing or -sing) (in sense 2). [greek, = turning away]

Apothecaries' measure n. (also apothecaries' weight) units formerly used in pharmacy.

Apothecary n. (pl. -ies) archaic dispensing chemist. [greek apotheke storehouse]

Apotheosis n. (pl. -theoses) 1 elevation to divine status, deification. 2 glorification of a thing; sublime example (apotheosis of chivalry). [greek theos god]

Appal v. (-ll-) 1 greatly dismay or horrify. 2 (as appalling adj.) Colloq. Very bad, shocking. [french apalir grow pale: related to *pale1]

Apparatus n. 1 equipment for a particular function, esp. Scientific or technical. 2 political or other complex organization. [latin paro prepare]

Apparel n. Formal clothing, dress.  apparelled adj. [romanic, = make fit, from latin par equal]

Apparent adj. 1 readily visible; obvious. 2 seeming.  apparently adv. [latin: related to *appear] Apparent adj. 1 readily visible; obvious. 2 seeming.  apparently adv. [latin: related to *appear]

Apparition n. Remarkable or unexpected thing that appears; ghost or phantom.

Appeal —v. 1 request earnestly or formally; plead. 2 (usu. Foll. By to) attract, be of interest. 3 (foll. By to) resort to for support. 4 law a (often foll. By to) apply (to a higher court) for reconsideration of a legal decision. B refer (a case) to a higher court. 5 cricket call on the umpire to declare whether a batsman is out. —n. 1 act of appealing. 2 request for public support, esp. Financial. 3 law referral of a case to a higher court. 4 attractiveness. [latin appello address]

Appear v. 1 become or be visible. 2 seem (appeared unwell). 3 present oneself publicly or formally. 4 be published. [latin appareo]

Appearance n. 1 act of appearing. 2 outward form as perceived (appearance of prosperity). 3 semblance.  keep up appearances maintain an impression or pretence of virtue, affluence, etc. Make (or put in) an appearance be present, esp. Briefly.

Appease v. (-sing) 1 make calm or quiet, esp. Conciliate (a potential aggressor) by making concessions. 2 satisfy (an appetite, scruples).  appeasement n. [french à to, pais *peace]

Appellant n. Person who appeals to a higher court. [latin appello address]

Appellate attrib. Adj. (esp. Of a court) concerned with appeals.

Appellation n. Formal name or title; nomenclature.

Appellative adj. 1 naming. 2 gram. (of a noun) designating a class, common.

Append v. (usu. Foll. By to) attach, affix, add, esp. To a written document. [latin appendo hang]

Appendage n. Thing attached; addition.

Appendectomy n. (also appendicectomy) (pl. -ies) surgical removal of the appendix. [from *appendix, *-ectomy]

Appendicitis n. Inflammation of the appendix.

Appendix n. (pl. -dices) 1 tissue forming a tube-shaped sac attached to the large intestine. 2 addition to a book etc. [latin: related to *append]

Appertain v. (foll. By to) relate, belong, or be appropriate. [latin: related to *pertain]

Appetite n. 1 natural craving, esp. For food or sexual activity. 2 (usu. Foll. By for) inclination or desire. [latin peto seek]

Appetizer n. (also -iser) small amount, esp. Of food or drink, to stimulate the appetite.

Appetizing adj. (also -ising) stimulating the appetite, esp. For food; tasty.

Applaud v. 1 express strong approval, esp. By clapping. 2 commend, approve (a person or action). [latin applaudo clap hands]

Applause n. 1 approval shown by clapping the hands. 2 warm approval.

Apple n. 1 roundish firm fruit with crisp flesh. 2 tree bearing this.  apple of one's eye cherished person or thing. [old english]

Apple-pie bed n. Bed made (as a joke) with sheets folded so as to prevent a person lying flat.

Apple-pie order n. Extreme neatness.

Appliance n. Device etc. For a specific task. [related to *apply]

Applicable adj. (often foll. By to) that may be applied; relevant; appropriate.  applicability n. [medieval latin: related to *apply]

Applicant n. Person who applies for something, esp. A job.

Application n. 1 formal request. 2 act of applying. 3 substance applied. 4 a relevance. B use (has many applications). 5 diligence.

Applicator n. Device for applying ointment etc.

Applied adj. Practical, not merely theoretical (applied science).

Appliqué —n. Cutting out of fabric patterns and attaching them to another fabric. —v. (-qués, -quéd, -quéing) decorate with appliqué. [french, = applied]

Apply v. (-ies, -ied) 1 (often foll. By for, to, or to + infin.) Formally request. 2 be relevant. 3 a make use of; employ (apply the rules; apply common sense). B operate (apply the brakes). 4 (often foll. By to) put or spread on. 5 refl. (often foll. By to) devote oneself. [latin applico fasten to] Apply v. (-ies, -ied) 1 (often foll. By for, to, or to + infin.) Formally request. 2 be relevant. 3 a make use of; employ (apply the rules; apply common sense). B operate (apply the brakes). 4 (often foll. By to) put or spread on. 5 refl. (often foll. By to) devote oneself. [latin applico fasten to]

Appoint v. 1 assign a job or office to. 2 (often foll. By for) fix (a time, place, etc.). 3 (as appointed adj.) Equipped, furnished (well-appointed).  appointee n. [french à point to a point]

Appointment n. 1 appointing or being appointed. 2 arrangement for meeting or consultation. 3 a post or office open to applicants. B person appointed. 4 (usu. In pl.) Furniture, fittings; equipment.

Apportion v. (often foll. By to) share out; assign as a share.  apportionment n. [medieval latin: related to *portion]

Apposite adj. (often foll. By to) apt, appropriate; well expressed. [latin appono apply]

Apposition n. Juxtaposition, esp. Gram. Of elements sharing a syntactic function (e.g. William the conqueror; my friend sue).

Appraisal n. Appraising or being appraised.

Appraise v. (-sing) 1 estimate the value or quality of. 2 set a price on (esp. Officially). [earlier apprize, assimilated to *praise]

Appreciable adj. Significant, considerable. [french: related to *appreciate]

Appreciate v. (-ting) 1 a esteem highly; value. B be grateful for. 2 understand, recognize (appreciate the danger). 3 rise or raise in value.  appreciative adj. Appreciatory adj. [latin pretium price]

Appreciation n. 1 favourable or grateful recognition. 2 sensitive estimation or judgement. 3 rise in value. [french: related to *appreciate]

Apprehend v. 1 seize, arrest. 2 understand, perceive. [latin prehendo grasp]

Apprehension n. 1 uneasiness, dread. 2 understanding. 3 arrest, capture.

Apprehensive adj. Uneasily fearful.  apprehensively adv.

Apprentice —n. 1 person learning a trade by working in it for an agreed period at low wages. 2 novice. —v. (-cing) (usu. Foll. By to) engage as an apprentice (apprenticed to a builder).  apprenticeship n. [french apprendre learn]

Apprise v. (-sing) formal inform. [french appris(e) learnt, taught]

Appro n. Colloq.  on appro = on approval (see *approval). [abbreviation]

Approach —v. 1 come near or nearer (to) in space or time. 2 tentatively propose to. 3 be similar or approximate to (approaching 5 million). 4 set about (a task etc.). —n. 1 act or means of approaching. 2 approximation. 3 technique (try a new approach). 4 golf stroke from the fairway to the green. 5 aeron. Part of a flight before landing. [latin prope near]

Approachable adj. 1 friendly, easy to talk to. 2 able to be approached.

Approbation n. Approval, consent. [latin probo test]

Appropriate —adj. Suitable, proper. —v. (-ting) 1 take, esp. Without authority. 2 devote (money etc.) To special purposes.  appropriately adv. Appropriation n. [latin proprius own]

Approval n. 1 approving. 2 consent; favourable opinion.  on approval (of goods supplied) returnable if not satisfactory.

Approve v. (-ving) 1 confirm; sanction. 2 (often foll. By of) regard with favour. [latin probo test]

Approx. Abbr. Approximate(ly).

Approximate —adj. Fairly correct, near to the actual (approximate price). —v. (-ting) (often foll. By to) bring or come near (esp. In quality, number, etc.).  approximately adv. Approximation n. [latin proximus nearest]

Appurtenance n. (usu. In pl.) Belonging; accessory. [latin pertineo belong to]

Apr abbr. Annual or annualized percentage rate (esp. Of interest on loans or credit).

Apr. Abbr. April.

Après-ski —n. Social activities following a day's skiing. —attrib. Adj. (of clothes, drinks, etc.) Suitable for these. [french]

Apricot —n. 1 a small juicy soft orange-yellow peachlike fruit. B tree bearing it. 2 its colour. —adj. Orange-yellow. [portuguese and spanish from arabic, ultimately from latin praecox early-ripe] Apricot —n. 1 a small juicy soft orange-yellow peachlike fruit. B tree bearing it. 2 its colour. —adj. Orange-yellow. [portuguese and spanish from arabic, ultimately from latin praecox early-ripe]

April n. Fourth month of the year. [latin]

April fool n. Person successfully tricked on 1 april.

A priori —adj. 1 (of reasoning) from causes to effects; deductive. 2 (of concepts etc.) Logically independent of experience; not derived from experience. 3 assumed without investigation (an a priori conjecture). —adv. 1 deductively. 2 as far as one knows. [latin, = from what is before]

Apron n. 1 garment for covering and protecting the front of the clothes. 2 theatr. Part of a stage in front of the curtain. 3 area on an airfield for manoeuvring or loading.  tied to a person's apron-strings dominated by or dependent on that person (usu. A woman). [originally napron, from french nape table-cloth]

Apropos —adj. 1 appropriate. 2 colloq. (often foll. By of) in respect of. —adv. 1 appropriately. 2 (absol.) Incidentally. [french à propos]

Apse n. Large arched or domed recess, esp. At the end of a church. [related to *apsis]

Apsis n. (pl. Apsides) either of two points on the orbit of a planet etc. Nearest to or furthest from the body round which it moves. [greek (h)apsis arch, vault]

Apt adj. 1 appropriate, suitable. 2 tending (apt to break down). 3 clever; quick to learn. [latin aptus fitted]

Aptitude n. 1 natural talent. 2 ability or fitness, esp. Specified. [french: related to *apt]

Aqua n. The colour aquamarine. [abbreviation]

Aqua fortis n. Nitric acid. [latin, = strong water]

Aqualung n. Portable breathing-apparatus for divers. [latin aqua water]

Aquamarine —n. 1 bluish-green beryl. 2 its colour. —adj. Bluish-green. [latin aqua marina sea water]

Aquaplane —n. Board for riding on water, pulled by a speedboat. —v. (-ning) 1 ride on this. 2 (of a vehicle) glide uncontrollably on a wet surface. [latin aqua water, *plane1]

Aqua regia n. Highly corrosive mixture of acids, attacking many substances unaffected by other reagents. [latin, = royal water]

Aquarelle n. Painting in thin usu. Transparent water-colours. [french from italian]

Aquarium n. (pl. -s) tank of water for keeping and showing fish etc. [latin aquarius of water]

Aquarius n. (pl. -es) 1 constellation and eleventh sign of the zodiac (the water-carrier). 2 person born when the sun is in this sign. [latin: related to *aquarium]

Aquatic —adj. 1 growing or living in water. 2 (of a sport) played in or on water. —n. 1 aquatic plant or animal. 2 (in pl.) Aquatic sports. [latin aqua water]

Aquatint n. Etched print resembling a water-colour. [italian acqua tinta coloured water]

Aqua vitae n. Strong alcoholic spirit, esp. Brandy. [latin, = water of life]

Aqueduct n. Water channel, esp. A bridge on columns across a valley. [latin aquae ductus conduit]

Aqueous adj. Of or like water. [latin aqua water]

Aqueous humour n. Clear fluid in the eye between the lens and the cornea.

Aquilegia n. (usu. Blue-flowered) columbine. [latin]

Aquiline adj. 1 of or like an eagle. 2 (of a nose) curved. [latin aquila eagle]

Ar symb. Argon.

-ar suffix forming adjectives (angular; linear). [latin -aris]

Arab —n. 1 member of a semitic people originating in saudi arabia and neighbouring countries, now widespread throughout the middle east. 2 horse of a breed orig. Native to arabia. —adj. Of arabia or the arabs (esp. With ethnic reference). [arabic araps]

Arabesque n. 1 ballet posture with one leg extended horizontally backwards and arms outstretched. 2 design of intertwined leaves, scrolls, etc. 3 mus. Florid piece. [french from italian from arabo arab]

Arabian —adj. Of or relating to arabia (esp. In geographical contexts) (arabian desert). —n. Native of arabia.

Usage in the sense ‘native of arabia’, the usual term is now arab. Arabian —adj. Of or relating to arabia (esp. In geographical contexts) (arabian desert). —n. Native of arabia.

Usage in the sense ‘native of arabia’, the usual term is now arab.

Arabic —n. Semitic language of the arabs. —adj. Of the arabs (esp. Their language or literature).

Arabic numeral n. Any of the numerals 0-9.

Arable adj. (of land) suitable for crop production. [latin aro to plough]

Arachnid n. Arthropod of a class comprising spiders, scorpions, etc. [greek arakhne spider]

Arak var. Of *arrack.

Araldite n. Propr. Epoxy resin for mending china etc. [origin unknown]

Aramaic —n. Branch of the semitic family of languages, esp. The language of syria used as a lingua franca in the near east from the sixth century bc. —adj. Of or in aramaic. [greek aramaios of aram (hebrew name of syria)]

Arbiter n. 1 arbitrator in a dispute. 2 person influential in a specific field (arbiter of taste). [latin from arbitror to judge]

Arbitrary adj. 1 random. 2 capricious; despotic.  arbitrarily adv.

Arbitrate v. (-ting) decide by arbitration.

Arbitration n. Settlement of a dispute by an impartial third party.

Arbitrator n. Person appointed to arbitrate.

Arbor1 n. Axle or spindle. [latin, = tree]

Arbor n. (brit. Arbour) shady garden alcove enclosed by trees etc. [latin herba herb: assimilated to latin arbor tree]

Arboreal adj. Of or living in trees. [latin arbor tree]

Arborescent adj. Treelike in growth or form.

Arboretum n. (pl. -ta) place cultivating and displaying rare trees.

Arboriculture n. Cultivation of trees and shrubs. [latin arbor tree, after agriculture]

Arbor vitae n. Any of various evergreen conifers. [latin, = tree of life]

Arbour n. (us arbor) shady garden alcove enclosed by trees etc. [latin herba herb: assimilated to latin arbor tree]

Arbutus n. Tree or shrub with clusters of flowers and strawberry-like berries. [latin]

Arc —n. 1 part of the circumference of a circle or other curve. 2 electr. Luminous discharge between two electrodes. —v. (arced; arcing) form an arc; move in a curve. [latin arcus bow]

Arcade n. 1 covered walk, esp. Lined with shops. 2 series of arches supporting or set along a wall. [romanic: related to *arc]

Arcadian —n. Idealized country dweller. —adj. Poetically rural. [greek arkadia in the peloponnese]

Arcane adj. Mysterious, secret. [latin arceo shut up]

Arch1 —n. 1 curved structure as an opening, as a support for a bridge, floor, etc., or as an ornament. 2 any arch-shaped curve. —v. 1 provide with or form into an arch. 2 span like an arch. 3 form an arch. [latin arcus arc]

Arch2 adj. Self-consciously or affectedly playful.  archly adv. [from *arch-, originally in arch rogue etc.]

Arch- comb. Form 1 chief, superior (archbishop). 2 pre-eminent, esp. Unfavourably (arch-enemy). [greek arkhos chief]

Archaean (us archean) —adj. Of the earliest geological era. —n. This time. [greek arkhaios ancient]

Archaeology n. (us archeology) study of ancient cultures, esp. By the excavation and analysis of physical remains.  archaeological adj. Archaeologist n. [greek arkhaiologia ancient history]

Archaeopteryx n. Fossil bird with teeth, feathers, and a reptilian tail. [greek arkhaios ancient, pterux wing]

Archaic adj. 1 a antiquated. B (of a word etc.) No longer in ordinary use. 2 of an early period of culture.  archaically adv. [greek arkhe beginning]

Archaism n. 1 use of the archaic esp. In language or art. 2 archaic word or expression.  archaistic adj.

Archangel n. Angel of the highest rank.

Archbishop n. Chief bishop of a province.

Archbishopric n. Office or diocese of an archbishop.

Archdeacon n. Church dignitary next below a bishop.  archdeaconry n. (pl. -ies).

Archdiocese n. Diocese of an archbishop.  archdiocesan adj. Arabian —adj. Of or relating to arabia (esp. In geographical contexts) (arabian desert). —n. Native of arabia.

Usage in the sense ‘native of arabia’, the usual term is now arab.

Arabic —n. Semitic language of the arabs. —adj. Of the arabs (esp. Their language or literature).

Arabic numeral n. Any of the numerals 0-9.

Arable adj. (of land) suitable for crop production. [latin aro to plough]

Arachnid n. Arthropod of a class comprising spiders, scorpions, etc. [greek arakhne spider]

Arak var. Of *arrack.

Araldite n. Propr. Epoxy resin for mending china etc. [origin unknown]

Aramaic —n. Branch of the semitic family of languages, esp. The language of syria used as a lingua franca in the near east from the sixth century bc. —adj. Of or in aramaic. [greek aramaios of aram (hebrew name of syria)]

Arbiter n. 1 arbitrator in a dispute. 2 person influential in a specific field (arbiter of taste). [latin from arbitror to judge]

Arbitrary adj. 1 random. 2 capricious; despotic.  arbitrarily adv.

Arbitrate v. (-ting) decide by arbitration.

Arbitration n. Settlement of a dispute by an impartial third party.

Arbitrator n. Person appointed to arbitrate.

Arbor1 n. Axle or spindle. [latin, = tree]

Arbor n. (brit. Arbour) shady garden alcove enclosed by trees etc. [latin herba herb: assimilated to latin arbor tree]

Arboreal adj. Of or living in trees. [latin arbor tree]

Arborescent adj. Treelike in growth or form.

Arboretum n. (pl. -ta) place cultivating and displaying rare trees.

Arboriculture n. Cultivation of trees and shrubs. [latin arbor tree, after agriculture]

Arbor vitae n. Any of various evergreen conifers. [latin, = tree of life]

Arbour n. (us arbor) shady garden alcove enclosed by trees etc. [latin herba herb: assimilated to latin arbor tree]

Arbutus n. Tree or shrub with clusters of flowers and strawberry-like berries. [latin]

Arc —n. 1 part of the circumference of a circle or other curve. 2 electr. Luminous discharge between two electrodes. —v. (arced; arcing) form an arc; move in a curve. [latin arcus bow]

Arcade n. 1 covered walk, esp. Lined with shops. 2 series of arches supporting or set along a wall. [romanic: related to *arc]

Arcadian —n. Idealized country dweller. —adj. Poetically rural. [greek arkadia in the peloponnese]

Arcane adj. Mysterious, secret. [latin arceo shut up]

Arch1 —n. 1 curved structure as an opening, as a support for a bridge, floor, etc., or as an ornament. 2 any arch-shaped curve. —v. 1 provide with or form into an arch. 2 span like an arch. 3 form an arch. [latin arcus arc]

Arch2 adj. Self-consciously or affectedly playful.  archly adv. [from *arch-, originally in arch rogue etc.]

Arch- comb. Form 1 chief, superior (archbishop). 2 pre-eminent, esp. Unfavourably (arch-enemy). [greek arkhos chief]

Archaean (us archean) —adj. Of the earliest geological era. —n. This time. [greek arkhaios ancient]

Archaeology n. (us archeology) study of ancient cultures, esp. By the excavation and analysis of physical remains.  archaeological adj. Archaeologist n. [greek arkhaiologia ancient history]

Archaeopteryx n. Fossil bird with teeth, feathers, and a reptilian tail. [greek arkhaios ancient, pterux wing]

Archaic adj. 1 a antiquated. B (of a word etc.) No longer in ordinary use. 2 of an early period of culture.  archaically adv. [greek arkhe beginning]

Archaism n. 1 use of the archaic esp. In language or art. 2 archaic word or expression.  archaistic adj.

Archangel n. Angel of the highest rank.

Archbishop n. Chief bishop of a province.

Archbishopric n. Office or diocese of an archbishop.

Archdeacon n. Church dignitary next below a bishop.  archdeaconry n. (pl. -ies).

Archdiocese n. Diocese of an archbishop.  archdiocesan adj. Archdiocese n. Diocese of an archbishop.  archdiocesan adj.

Archduke n. Hist. Chief duke (esp. As the title of a son of the emperor of austria).  archduchy n. (pl. -ies). [medieval latin archidux]

Archean (brit. Archaean) —adj. Of the earliest geological era. —n. This time. [greek arkhaios ancient]

Arch-enemy n. (pl. -ies) 1 chief enemy. 2 the devil.

Archeology n. (brit. Archaeology) study of ancient cultures, esp. By the excavation and analysis of physical remains.  archeological adj. Archeologist n. [greek arkhaiologia ancient history]

Archer n. 1 person who shoots with a bow and arrows. 2 (the archer) zodiacal sign or constellation sagittarius. [latin arcus bow]

Archery n. Shooting with a bow and arrows, esp. As a sport.

Archetype n. 1 original model; prototype. 2 typical specimen.  archetypal adj. [greek tupon stamp]

Archidiaconal adj. Of an archdeacon. [medieval latin]

Archiepiscopal adj. Of an archbishop. [church latin from greek]

Archimandrite n. 1 superior of a large monastery in the orthodox church. 2 honorary title of a monastic priest. [greek arkhi- chief, mandrites monk]

Archipelago n. (pl. -s) 1 group of islands. 2 sea with many islands. [greek arkhi- chief, pelagos sea]

Architect n. 1 designer of buildings etc., supervising their construction. 2 (foll. By of) person who brings about a specified thing (architect of peace). [greek arkhi- chief, tekton builder]

Architectonic adj. 1 of architecture. 2 of the systematization of knowledge.

Architecture n. 1 design and construction of buildings. 2 style of a building. 3 buildings etc. Collectively.  architectural adj.

Architrave n. 1 (in classical architecture) main beam resting across the tops of columns. 2 moulded frame around a doorway or window. [italian archi- *arch-, latin trabs beam]

Archive —n. (usu. In pl.) 1 collection of documents or records. 2 store for these. —v. (-ving) 1 place or store in an archive. 2 computing transfer (data) to a less frequently used file. [greek arkheia public records]

Archivist n. Keeper of archives.

Archway n. Arched entrance or passage.

Arc lamp n. (also arc light) light using an electric arc.

Arctic —adj. 1 of the north polar regions. 2 (arctic) colloq. Very cold. —n. Arctic regions. [greek arktos great bear]

Arctic circle n. Parallel of latitude 66° 33´ n, forming an imaginary line round the arctic region.

Arc welding n. Use of an electric arc to melt metals to be welded.

Ardent adj. 1 eager, fervent, passionate. 2 burning.  ardently adv. [latin ardeo burn]

Ardor n. (brit. Ardour) zeal, enthusiasm, passion.

Ardour n. (us ardor) zeal, enthusiasm, passion.

Arduous adj. Hard to accomplish; laborious, strenuous. [latin, = steep]

Are1 2nd sing. Present & 1st, 2nd, 3rd pl. Present of *be.

Are2 n. Metric unit of measure, 100 square metres. [latin: related to *area]

Area n. 1 extent or measure of a surface (over a large area). 2 region (southern area). 3 space for a specific purpose (dining area). 4 scope or range. 5 space in front of the basement of a building. [latin, = vacant space]

Arena n. 1 central part of an amphitheatre etc. 2 scene of conflict; sphere of action. [latin, = sand]

Aren't contr. 1 are not. 2 (in interrog.) Am not (aren't i coming too?).

Areola n. (pl. -lae) circular pigmented area, esp. Around a nipple.  areolar adj. [latin diminutive of *area]

Arête n. Sharp mountain ridge. [french from latin arista spine]

Argent n. & adj. Heraldry silver; silvery-white. [latin argentum]

Argon n. Inert gaseous element. [greek argos idle]

Argosy n. (pl. -ies) poet. Large merchant ship. [italian ragusea nave ship of ragusa (in dalmatia)]

Argot n. Jargon of a group or class. [french]

Argue v. (-ues, -ued, -uing) 1 (often foll. By with, about, etc.) Exchange views forcefully or contentiously. 2 (often foll. By that) maintain by reasoning; indicate. 3 (foll. Argue v. (-ues, -ued, -uing) 1 (often foll. By with, about, etc.) Exchange views forcefully or contentiously. 2 (often foll. By that) maintain by reasoning; indicate. 3 (foll. By for, against) reason. 4 treat (a matter) by reasoning. 5 (foll. By into, out of) persuade.  argue the toss colloq. Dispute a choice already made.  arguable adj. Arguably adv. [latin arguo make clear, prove]

Argument n. 1 (esp. Contentious) exchange of views; dispute. 2 (often foll. By for, against) reason given; reasoning process. 3 summary of a book etc.

Argumentation n. Methodical reasoning; arguing.

Argumentative adj. Given to arguing.

Argus n. Watchful guardian. [greek argos mythical giant with 100 eyes]

Argy-bargy n. (pl. -ies) joc. Dispute, wrangle. [originally scots]

Aria n. Long accompanied solo song in an opera etc. [italian]

Arid adj. 1 dry, parched. 2 uninteresting.  aridity n. [latin areo be dry]

Aries n. (pl. Same) 1 constellation and first sign of the zodiac (the ram). 2 person born when the sun is in this sign. [latin, = ram]

Aright adv. Rightly.

Arise v. (-sing; past arose; past part. Arisen) 1 originate. 2 (usu. Foll. By from, out of) result. 3 come to one's notice; emerge. 4 rise, esp. From the dead or from kneeling. [old english a- intensive prefix]

Aristocracy n. (pl. -ies) 1 ruling class or élite; nobility. 2 a government by an élite. B state so governed. 3 (often foll. By of) best representatives. [greek aristokratia rule by the best]

Aristocrat n. Member of the aristocracy.

Aristocratic adj. 1 of or like the aristocracy. 2 a distinguished. B grand, stylish.

Aristotelian —n. Disciple or student of aristotle. —adj. Of aristotle or his ideas. [greek aristoteles (4th c. Bc), name of a greek philosopher]

Arithmetic —n. 1 science of numbers. 2 use of numbers; computation. —adj. (also arithmetical) of arithmetic. [greek arithmos number]

Arithmetic mean n. = *average 2.

Arithmetic progression n. Sequence of numbers with constant intervals (e.g. 9, 7, 5, 3, etc.).

Ark n. Ship in which noah escaped the flood with his family and animals. [old english from latin arca]

Ark of the covenant n. Chest or cupboard containing the tables of jewish law.

Arm1 n. 1 upper limb of the human body from shoulder to hand. 2 forelimb or tentacle of an animal. 3 a sleeve of a garment. B arm support of a chair etc. C thing branching from a main stem (an arm of the sea). D control, means of reaching (arm of the law).  arm in arm with arms linked. At arm's length at a distance. With open arms cordially.  armful n. (pl. -s). [old english]

Arm2 —n. 1 (usu. In pl.) Weapon. 2 (in pl.) Military profession. 3 branch of the military (e.g. Infantry, cavalry). 4 (in pl.) Heraldic devices (coat of arms). —v. 1 supply, or equip oneself, with weapons etc., esp. In preparation for war. 2 make (a bomb etc.) Ready.  take up arms go to war. Under arms equipped for war. Up in arms (usu. Foll. By against, about) actively resisting, highly indignant. [latin arma arms]

Armada n. Fleet of warships, esp. (armada) that sent by spain against england in 1588. [spanish from romanic]

Armadillo n. (pl. -s) s. American mammal with a plated body and large claws. [spanish armado armed man]

Armageddon n. Huge battle or struggle, esp. Marking the end of the world. [rev. 16:16]

Armament n. 1 (often in pl.) Military equipment. 2 equipping for war. 3 force equipped. [latin: related to *arm2]

Armature n. 1 rotating coil or coils of a dynamo or electric motor. 2 iron bar placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet to preserve its power. 3 metal framework on which a sculpture is moulded. [latin armatura, = armour]

Armband n. Band worn around the upper arm to hold up a shirtsleeve, or as identification, or to aid swimming.

Armchair n. 1 chair with arm supports. 2 (attrib.) Theoretical rather than active (armchair critic).

Armhole n. Each of two holes for arms in a garment. Armhole n. Each of two holes for arms in a garment.

Armistice n. Truce, esp. Permanent. [latin arma arms, sisto make stand]

Armistice day n. Anniversary of the armistice of 11 nov. 1918.

Armlet n. Ornamental band worn round the arm.

Armor (brit. Armour) —n. 1 protective usu. Metal covering formerly worn in fighting. 2 a (in full armour-plate) protective metal covering for an armed vehicle, ship, etc. B armed vehicles collectively. 3 protective covering or shell of an animal or plant. 4 heraldic devices. —v. (usu. Asarmoured adj.) Provide with protective covering, and often guns (armoured car; armoured train). [latin armatura: related to *arm2]

Armorial adj. Of heraldry or coats of arms. [related to *armour]

Armour —n. 1 protective usu. Metal covering formerly worn in fighting. 2 a (in full armour-plate) protective metal covering for an armed vehicle, ship, etc. B armed vehicles collectively. 3 protective covering or shell of an animal or plant. 4 heraldic devices. —v. (usu. As armoured adj.) Provide with protective covering, and often guns (armoured car; armoured train). [latin armatura: related to *arm2]

Armourer n. 1 maker of arms or armour. 2 official in charge of arms.

Armoury n. (pl. -ies) arsenal.

Armpit n. Hollow under the arm at the shoulder.

Armrest n. = *arm1 3b.

Arms race n. Competitive accumulation of weapons by nations.

Arm-wrestling n. Trial of strength in which each party tries to force the other's arm down.

Army n. (pl. -ies) 1 organized armed land force. 2 (prec. By the) the military profession. 3 (often foll. By of) very large number (army of locusts). 4 organized civilian body (salvation army). [french: related to *arm2]

Arnica n. 1 plant of the daisy family with yellow flowers. 2 medicine prepared from this. [origin unknown]

Aroma n. 1 esp. Pleasing smell, often of food. 2 subtle pervasive quality. [greek, = spice]

Aromatherapy n. Use of plant extracts and oils in massage.  aromatherapist n.

Aromatic —adj. 1 fragrant, spicy. 2 chem. Of organic compounds having an unsaturated ring, esp. Containing a benzene ring. —n. Aromatic substance. [latin: related to *aroma]

Arose past of *arise.

Around —adv. 1 on every side; all round; round about. 2 colloq. A in existence; available. B near at hand. 3 here and there (shop around). —prep. 1 on or along the circuit of. 2 on every side of. 3 here and there in or near (chairs around the room). 4 a round (church around the corner). B at a time near to (came around four o'clock).  have been around colloq. Be widely experienced.

Arouse v. (-sing) 1 induce (esp. An emotion). 2 awake from sleep. 3 stir into activity. 4 stimulate sexually.  arousal n. [a- intensive prefix]

Arpeggio n. (pl. -s) mus. Notes of a chord played in succession. [italian arpa harp]

Arrack n. (also arak) alcoholic spirit, esp. Made from coco sap or rice. [arabic]

Arraign v. 1 indict, accuse. 2 find fault with; call into question (an action or statement).  arraignment n. [latin ratio reason]

Arrange v. (-ging) 1 put into order; classify. 2 plan or provide for; take measures (arranged a meeting; arrange to see him; arranged for a taxi). 3 agree (arranged it with her). 4 mus. Adapt (a composition) for a particular manner of performance. [french: related to *range]

Arrangement n. 1 arranging or being arranged. 2 manner of this. 3 something arranged. 4 (in pl.) Plans, measures (made my own arrangements). 5 mus. Composition adapted for performance in a particular way.

Arrant adj. Literary downright, utter (arrant liar). [var. Of *errant, originally in arrant (= outlawed, roving) thief etc.]

Arras n. Hist. Rich tapestry or wall-hanging. [arras in france]

Array —n. 1 imposing or well-ordered series or display. 2 ordered arrangement, esp. Of troops (battle array). —v. 1 deck, adorn. 2 set in order; marshal (forces). [latin ad-, *ready] Array —n. 1 imposing or well-ordered series or display. 2 ordered arrangement, esp. Of troops (battle array). —v. 1 deck, adorn. 2 set in order; marshal (forces). [latin ad-, *ready]

Arrears n.pl. Amount (esp. Of work, rent, etc.) Still outstanding or uncompleted.  in arrears behind, esp. In payment. [medieval latin adretro behindhand]

Arrest —v. 1 lawfully seize (a suspect etc.). 2 stop or check the progress of. 3 attract (a person's attention). —n. 1 arresting or being arrested. 2 stoppage (cardiac arrest). [latin resto remain]

Arrester n. Device for slowing an aircraft after landing.

Arrière-pensée n. 1 secret motive. 2 mental reservation. [french]

Arris n. Archit. Sharp edge at the junction of two surfaces. [french areste, = *arête]

Arrival n. 1 arriving; appearance on the scene. 2 person or thing that has arrived.

Arrive v. (-ving) 1 (often foll. By at, in) reach a destination. 2 (foll. By at) reach (a conclusion etc.). 3 colloq. Become successful. 4 colloq. (of a child) be born. 5 (of a time) come. [latin ripa shore]

Arriviste n. Ambitious or ruthless person. [french: related to *arrive]

Arrogant adj. Aggressively assertive or presumptuous.  arrogance n. Arrogantly adv. [related to *arrogate]

Arrogate v. (-ting) 1 (often foll. By to oneself) claim (power etc.) Without right. 2 (often foll. By to) attribute unjustly (to a person).  arrogation n. [latin rogo ask]

Arrow n. 1 pointed slender missile shot from a bow. 2 representation of this, esp. Indicating direction. [old english]

Arrowhead n. 1 pointed tip of an arrow. 2 water-plant with arrow-shaped leaves.

Arrowroot n. 1 nutritious starch. 2 plant yielding this.

Arse n. (us ass) coarse slang buttocks. [old english]

Arsehole n. (us asshole) coarse slang 1 anus. 2 offens. Contemptible person.

Arsenal n. 1 store, esp. Of weapons. 2 place for the storage and manufacture of weapons and ammunition. [arabic, = workshop]

Arsenic —n. 1 non-scientific name for arsenic trioxide, a highly poisonous white powder used in weed-killers etc. 2 chem. Brittle semi-metallic element. —adj. Of or containing arsenic. [french, ultimately from persian zar gold]

Arson n. Crime of deliberately setting fire to property.  arsonist n. [latin ardeo ars- burn]

Art n. 1 a human creative skill or its application. B work showing this. 2 a (in pl.; prec. By the) branches of creative activity concerned with the production of imaginative designs, sounds, or ideas, e.g. Painting, music, writing. B any one of these. 3 creative activity resulting in visual representation (good at music but not art). 4 human skill as opposed to nature (art and nature combined). 5 (often foll. By of) a skill, knack. B cunning; trick, stratagem. 6 (in pl.; usu. Prec. By the) supposedly creative subjects (esp. Languages, literature, and history) as opposed to scientific, technical, or vocational subjects. [latin ars art-]

Art deco n. Decorative art style of 1910–30, with geometric motifs and strong colours.

Artefact n. (also artifact) man-made object, esp. A tool or vessel as an archaeological item. [latin arte by art, facio make]

Arterial adj. 1 of or like an artery. 2 (esp. Of a road) main, important. [french: related to *artery]

Arteriosclerosis n. Loss of elasticity and thickening of artery walls, esp. In old age. [from *artery, *sclerosis]

Artery n. (pl. -ies) 1 any of the blood-vessels carrying blood from the heart. 2 main road or railway line. [greek, probably from airo raise]

Artesian well n. Well in which water rises to the surface by natural pressure through a vertically drilled hole. [artois, old french province]

Artful adj. Crafty, deceitful.  artfully adv.

Arthritis n. Inflammation of a joint or joints.  arthritic adj. & n. [greek arthron joint]

Arthropod n. Invertebrate with a segmented body and jointed limbs, e.g. An insect, spider, or crustacean. [greek arthron joint, pous pod- foot] Arthropod n. Invertebrate with a segmented body and jointed limbs, e.g. An insect, spider, or crustacean. [greek arthron joint, pous pod- foot]

Artichoke n. 1 plant allied to the thistle. 2 (in full globe artichoke) its partly edible flower-head (see also *jerusalem artichoke). [italian from arabic]

Article —n. 1 item or thing. 2 non-fictional journalistic essay. 3 clause or item in an agreement or contract. 4 definite or indefinite article. —v. (-ling) employ under contract as a trainee. [latin articulus from artus joint]

Articled clerk n. Trainee solicitor.

Articular adj. Of a joint or joints. [latin: related to *article]

Articulate —adj. 1 fluent and clear in speech. 2 (of sound or speech) having clearly distinguishable parts. 3 having joints. —v. (-ting) 1 a pronounce distinctly. B speak or express clearly. 2 (usu. In passive) connect by joints. 3 mark with apparent joints. 4 (often foll. By with) form a joint.  articulately adv.

Articulated lorry n. One with sections connected by a flexible joint.

Articulation n. 1 a speaking or being spoken. B articulate utterance; speech. 2 a act or mode of jointing. B joint. [latin: related to *articulate]

Artifact var. Of *artefact.

Artifice n. 1 trick or clever device. 2 cunning. 3 skill, ingenuity. [latin ars art- art, facio make]

Artificer n. 1 craftsman. 2 skilled military mechanic.

Artificial adj. 1 not natural (artificial lake). 2 imitating nature (artificial flowers). 3 affected, insincere.  artificiality n. Artificially adv. [latin: related to *artifice]

Artificial insemination n. Non-sexual injection of semen into the uterus.

Artificial intelligence n. Use of computers for tasks normally regarded as needing human intelligence.

Artificial respiration n. Manual or mechanical stimulation of breathing.

Artillery n. (pl. -ies) 1 heavy guns used in land warfare. 2 branch of the army using these.  artilleryman n. [french artiller equip]

Artisan n. Skilled manual worker or craftsman. [latin artio instruct in the arts]

Artist n. 1 practitioner of any of the arts, esp. Painting. 2 artiste. 3 person using skill or taste.  artistry n. [french artiste from italian]

Artiste n. Professional performer, esp. A singer or dancer.

Artistic adj. 1 having natural skill in art. 2 skilfully or tastefully done. 3 of art or artists.  artistically adv.

Artless adj. 1 guileless, ingenuous. 2 natural. 3 clumsy.  artlessly adv.

Art nouveau n. Art style of the late 19th century, with flowing lines.

Artwork n. 1 illustrative material in printed matter. 2 works of art collectively (exhibition of children's artwork).

Arty adj. (-ier, -iest) colloq. Pretentiously or affectedly artistic.

Arum n. Plant with arrow-shaped leaves. [greek aron]

-ary suffix forming adjectives (contrary; primary). [french -aire, latin -ari(u)s]

Aryan —n. 1 speaker of any of the languages of the indo-european family. 2 improperly (in nazi ideology) non-jewish caucasian. —adj. Of aryans. [sanskrit]

As symb. Arsenic.

As1 —adv. & conj. (adv. As antecedent in main sentence; conj. In relative clause expressed or implied) to the extent to which … is or does etc. (am as tall as he; am as tall as he is; (colloq.) Am as tall as him; as recently as last week). —conj. (with relative clause expressed or implied) 1 (with antecedent so) expressing result or purpose (came early so as to meet us). 2 (with antecedent adverb omitted) although (good as it is = although it is good). 3 (without antecedent adverb) a in the manner in which (do as you like; rose as one man). B in the capacity or form of (i speak as your friend; olivier as hamlet). C while (arrived as i was eating). D since, seeing that (as you are here, we can talk). E for instance (cathedral cities, as york). —rel. Pron. As2 n. (pl. Asses) roman copper coin. [latin]

Asafetida n. (brit. Asafoetida) resinous pungent plant gum used in cooking and formerly in medicine. [persian aza mastic: related to *fetid]

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[saanjh-ki-dulhan]

To everyone reading this,

The chilling silence of the night never comforted me, but now, they are even more haunting than they were in my childhood. It was a habit to to switch off the lights, allow the darkness to engulf me, every night with not even one ray of light to act as an antonym to my surrounding. I could see nothing. The darkness declared that it was time for me to lay myself down, to not worry about the chance of being able to wake up the next day.

It is never the darkness that scares me, never. It is that frightening face I see in it. I don't know how long it has been here, nor do I know what it is. All I know is that it is here every night. Once I switch off the lights, my body warm under the blankets, I see it. It's face, horrifying, pale as if painted white, eyes round, filled with sadistic bloodlust and a smile that grows bit by bit every night. Only the face, no other part of it, is ever seen. It's only the face, illuminating itself in the darkness of the night. It never moves. It isn't a crawling demon ready to pounce on me and put it's claws deep in my flesh. It never moves. It's just there, smiling wider and wider to the point where it can't go further. Yesterday night I decided that it's the end. The creature's eyes were filled with anger, still smiling, wider than ever. Twitching. All it's sadistic imaginations that made it smile had come to an end and now it's ready to mark mine.

I cannot seek help from family, they care too less. As the sun goes down today, I don't ask you all to find a solution which does not exist. I am not asking for help. There is no help when it's too late. All I ask from everyone reading this, is to pray for me.

Yours sincerely.

[baejax-the-great]

WIP word game: wrinkle

Although I have apparently used this word quite a bit, it doesn't appear in the unpublished sections. So instead I searched for its antonym, smooth.

There are no marks on his skin at all, his hands smooth except for calluses in a pattern that Pat has never seen before.