Jurisprudence is a formal word that typically refers to the science or philosophy of law, or to a system or body of law. An undergraduate class on jurisprudence inspired her decision to go to law school.
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Adjective > Steaming
Verb > Herald
Herald is a verb meaning “to give notice of”; it is synonymous with announce, publicize, and foreshadow. Herald may also mean “to greet especially with enthusiasm.” The appearance of robins heralded the advent of spring. She is being heralded as Read More …
Noun > Pedestal
(count) 1 : the base of a column or other tall object the pedestal of a vase/lamp/statue 2 : used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc. Her boyfriend put/placed her on a pedestal. (=thought of Read More …
Noun > Fealty
Fealty is an old-fashioned and somewhat literary word that refers to intense loyalty or fidelity to a person, group, etc. More narrowly, fealty refers to the fidelity of a vassal or feudal tenant to their lord. Authors who inspire such Read More …
Verb > Obscure
(+ object) 1 : to make (something) difficult to understand or know : to make (something) obscure The true history has been obscured by legends about what happened. They accused the company of trying to obscure the fact that the Read More …
Adjective > Sanctimonious
Someone described as sanctimonious behaves as though they are morally superior to others. Language or behavior that suggests the same kind of moral superiority can also be described as sanctimonious. While the subject matter was interesting, I found the presenter’s Read More …
Adjective > Marvelous
extremely good or enjoyable : WONDERFUL We had a marvelous time at the party. He has a marvelous way with children. The weather was simply marvelous. a marvelous writer/book/idea — marvelously (US) or chiefly British marvellously adverb They all get Read More …
Noun > Catastrophe
A catastrophe is never a good thing. Catastrophe can refer to a momentous tragic event, an utter failure, a violent and sudden change in a feature of the earth, or a violent usually destructive natural event. Despite her careful planning, Read More …
Noun > Foresight
(noncount) the ability to see what will or might happen in the future They had the foresight to invest the money wisely. His career choice shows a lack of foresight. — foresighted adjective (more foresighted; most foresighted) foresighted investors/investments — Read More …