dI sə lut adjective inclined to immoral behavior or dissipation; lacking or ignoring moral restraints. Alexander Vronsky, in spite of the dissolute life, and in especial the drunken habits, for which he…
magisterial
mae jih sti ri əl adjective 1. of the nature of an intellectual master or authority such as a professor or scholar. She has written a magisterial treatment of modern philosophy. 2….
subdued
səb dud adjective restrained in emotion, spirit, or intensity. No longer denying the accusations, the mayor seemed subdued as he spoke of the scandal. For the funeral, you should wear a black…
prostrate
transitive verb pra streIt 1: to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, esp. face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. He prostrated himself in front of…
repartee
re pər ti [or] re par teI noun definition 1: a quick, clever reply; witty retort. He was stunned at her clever repartee and was momentarily at a loss for words. definition…