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An artificial channel for conducting water, with a valve or gate to regulate the flow
'The newly constructed sluice allowed water to pass through the mountain' |
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The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.
"The equanimity that I noticed in the victim was hard to understand when knowing all that she had experienced." |
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A natural outer covering or coat, such as the skin of an animal or the membrane enclosing an organ.
"The integument of many apples are synthetically polished." |
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A tough outer covering such as bark, the skin of some fruits, or the coating on cheese or bacon.
"Cream-based soups form a rind after a few days." |
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A thin plate, sheet, or layer.
"The lamina ontop of the lake in the winter is deceiving to those who want to walk on it" |
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Completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air; no influence
"Many totalitarian governments try to create a hermetic socieity which will prevent outside influence." |
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Presumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant.
"The insolent professor was annoying to listen to." |
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To make maliciously or knowingly false statements about.
"Calumniates are often made from riviling politicians." |
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To speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way; belittle. See synonyms at decry.
"The politician often makes disparaging comments about his rival." |
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Performed or observed beyond the required or expected degree.
"The supererogatory attempts made at making the team were fruitless." |
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An inclination of the head or body, as in greeting, consent, courtesy, submission, or worship
"THe queen expected a genuflection." |
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A feeling of profound awe and respect and often love; veneration.
"The reverence felt toward the teacher was a result of 15 years of patientence." |
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An indication of something important or calamitous about to occur; an omen.
"The signs of portent caused all of the city to flee." |
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Refusing to moderate a position, especially an extreme position; uncompromising.
"The intransigent debator would refuse to reconcile his differences." |
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A partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference.
"The prediliction I have towards ice cream is strong." |
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To put into motion or action; activate: electrical relays that actuate the elevator's movements.
"Please actuate our plans." |
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To pour off (wine, for example) without disturbing the sediment.
"While the water decantly flowed off the roof, it harmed the plants below." |
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A great flood.
"THe deluge harmed many of the crops." |
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To voice opposition; object: demurred at the suggestion. See synonyms at object.
"The defendent demured the jury's conviction." |
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To talk idly and at length; chatter.
"Many of us prate when we have nothing to distract our attention." |
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Rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner. See synonyms at gruff.
"Please dont be curt with me - explain yourself." |
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Pleasing and wholesome in appearance; attractive. See synonyms at beautiful.
"THe comely person was well-received by all." |
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Straying from the proper course or standards: errant youngsters.
"The errant youth will not accept society's standards." |
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