adj.
1. Claiming or demanding a position of distinction or merit, especially when unjustified.
2. Making or marked by an extravagant outward show; ostentatious. See Synonyms at showy.
adj
Given to or characterized by disputatious, often specious argument.
n.
1. One given to or expert in dispute or argument.
2. The art or practice of disputation and polemics.
1. A coarsely knitted, stretchable jersey fabric.
2. A pair of tights or a leotard of such fabric, worn for ballet or gymnastics.
3. A woman’s one-piece swimsuit usually cut high on the leg.
1.
a. To put forth new buds, leaves, or greenery; sprout.
b. To begin to grow or blossom.
2. To grow and flourish.
1. To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone). See Synonyms at admonish.
2. To bring shame upon; disgrace.
n.
1. Blame; rebuke.
2. One that causes rebuke or blame.
3. Disgrace; shame.
1. Exaltation to divine rank or stature; deification.
2. Elevation to a preeminent or transcendent position; glorification: “Many observers have tried to attribute Warhol’s current apotheosis to the subversive power of artistic vision”Michiko Kakutani.
3. An exalted or glorified example: Their leader was the apotheosis of courage.
1. Of or relating to a constitution: a constitutional amendment.
2. Consistent with, sanctioned by, or permissible according to a constitution: a law that was declared constitutional by the court; the constitutional right of free speech.
3. Established by or operating under a constitution: a constitutional government.
4. Of or proceeding from the basic structure or nature of a person or thing; inherent: a constitutional inability to tell the truth.
5. Of or relating to one’s physical makeup.
n.
A walk taken regularly for one’s health.
1. One who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions.
2. One who destroys sacred religious images.
To muddle; confuse: “My brain is a bit addled by whiskey” Eugene O’Neill. See Synonyms at confuse.
v.intr.
1. To become confused.
2. To become rotten, as an egg.
To leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution.
