Valour (Noun):
The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) "he received a medal for valour"
Neonates(Noun): A baby from birth to four weeks
Pollinates(V): Fertilize by transferring pollen
Sanctimonious(Adj): Excessively or hypocritically pious "a sickening sanctimonious smile"
Snooty(Adj.): (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant.
Righteous(Adj) / Righteousness(N):
1. Morally justified "righteous indignation"
2. Characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice "the...prayer of arighteous man availed much"
Facetious(Adj): Cleverly amusing in tone "facetious remarks"
Condescension(N):
1. The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
2. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient"the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
Scruffily(Adv): In a messy, untidy manner
Theology(N):
1. The rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
2. A particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings "Jewish theology"; "Roman Catholictheology"
3. The learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college orseminary) "he studied theology at Oxford"
Decree(N):
1.A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
(V): 1. Issue a decree "The King only can decree"
2. Decide with authority "The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"
Abhorrent (Adj): Offensive to the mind "an abhorrent deed"
Monday, June 22, 2009
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