Vocabularies

to surround or enclose; to encircle

Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.

an indefinitely long period of time; an age

An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.

A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.

A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.

relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury

a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy

a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle

the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin

A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.

A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.

The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.

A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.

Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.

A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.

An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.

A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.

A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.

Calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed or angered.

Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

Relating to or resembling a horse.

Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.

A state of balance or equilibrium.

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.

The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.

behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards

made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one

having or showing great knowledge or learning

extensive knowledge acquired through reading and study

to deliberately avoid or abstain from something

a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms

intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge

A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.

To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.

A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.

Worthy of great respect.

to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate

evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture

the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them

the cause or origin of a disease or condition

Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.

the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population

Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.

To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.

Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.

The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.

Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.

To disappear gradually; to fade away.