Category: Glossary

Adjective

Definition:                                                                                                                                                         1. without value, effect, consequence, or significance.
2. being or amounting to nothing; nil; lacking; nonexistent.

Origin: 1555–65; < Latin nūllus, equivalent to n(e) not + ūllus any.

Noun

Definition:                                                                                                                                                          1. an active hostility or opposition, as between unfriendly or conflicting groups. 2. an opposing force, principle, or tendency.                                                           3. Physiology . an opposing action, as by one muscle in relation to another. 4. Biochemistry , Pharmacology . the opposing action of substances, as drugs, that when taken together decrease the effectiveness of at least one of them (contrasted with synergism).                                                                                                5. Ecology: a relationship between two species of organisms in which the individuals of each species adversely affect the other, as in competition. The inhibition of the growth of one type of organism by a different type that is competing for the same ecological niche.

Origin: 1835–40; (< French antagonisme ) < Greek antagṓnisma. See antagonize, -ism

Adjective

Definition:                                                                                                                                                          1. ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper.                                                                    2. stubborn.                                                                                                                                            3.  low or vile.

Origin: First recorded in 1790–1800; contraction of ordinary.

Adjective

Definition:                                                                                                                                                          1. strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust.
2. strong and brave; valiant.                                                                                                            3. firm, steadfast, or uncompromising.

Origin: 1325–75; Middle English (Scots), variant of stalward, earlier stalwurthe; see stalworth.

Adjective

Definition:                                                                                                                                                   1. having valor; courageous; valiant; brave.
2. characterized by valor:

Origin: First recorded in 1470–80, valorous is from the Medieval Latin word valorōsus valiant. See valor, -ous

Verb

Definition:                                                                                                                                                         1.to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
2.Obsolete . to show.

Origin: 1590–1600; < Medieval Latin remōnstrātus (past participle of remōnstrāre to exhibit, demonstrate), equivalent to re- re- + mōnstrā(re ) to show + -tus past participle suffix.

Noun

Definition:

1. impudence; effrontery.
2.bile, especially that of an animal.
3. something bitter or severe.                                                                                       4. bitterness of spirit; rancor. 

Origin: before 900; Middle English; Old English galla, gealla; cognate with German Galle; akin to Latin fel, Greek cholḗ gall, bile

Adjective

Definition: filled with or expressing great joy or triumph; exulting; highly elated; jubilant; triumphant.

Origin: 1645–55; < Latin ex(s)ultant- (stem of ex(s)ultāns ), present participle of exultāre to exult; see -ant