Site Network: Home | Blogcrowds | Gecko and Fly | Flotsam and Jetsam | About

Clinical Research




asteroid = small planet
adulation = flattery; admiration that is more than is necessary
or deserved
array = marshal; draw up in order; arrange in order;
clothe splendidly; adorn; N: fine clothes; ordered group; Ex. in battle array
redoubtable = formidable; causing fear
approbation = approval



chagrin = annoyance and disappointment; vexation
(caused by humiliation or injured pride)
magisterial = authoritative; imperious; commanding; of
a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex.
magisterial manner
warp = twist out of shape; N.
phenomena = observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation;
SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual
person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons;
ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary;
of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength
plaudit = praise; enthusiastic approval; round(succession
or series) of applause; ADJ. plauditory; CF. applaud
litter = waste material thrown away (as bits of paper scattered
untidily); V: cover untidily with scattered litter
advent = arrival
tenacious = holding fast (as to a belief); persistent
touchstone = stone used to test the fineness of gold alloys;
criterion; standard
resound = (of a place) be filled with sound; (of a sound)
sound loudly; sound back; echo; Ex. hall resounded
with laughter
aperture = opening; hole; adjustable opening in a camera
that limits the amount of light
coalition = partnership; league; union of separate political
parties
defame = harm someone.s reputation; malign; speak evil
of; slander; N. defamation; ADJ. defamatory
nutrition = process of nourishing or being nourished; CF.
Malnutrition