Words of the Day: August 2018

a range of different things

to check or prove the accuracy of something

evidence or argument of serving to prove a case; convincing

intended to remedy or improve

physical features are slowed down or inactive for a period of time

to withdraw as a punishment or protest

liable to change

expressed in a confusing way; unclear.

the state of being successful in material terms, flourishing financially

extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate; harsh and demanding.

lavish, abundant; expending or bestowed profusely

substance that increases the rate of a reaction without undergoing any permanent change.

its relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than by its quality

its relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than by its quantity

the action or fact of forming a united whole

a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief

a shallow recess, especially in a wall to display a statue or ornament

regard something as being caused by someone or something

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness