uhl ti ri ər adjective 1. beyond or excluded from what is openly admitted or shown, esp. when concealed for the purposes of deception. I hope there is no an ulterior motive…
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deride
də raId transitive verb to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. They derided him for his unorthodox beliefs.
imperturbable
Im pər tuhr bə bəl adjective not easily excited or disturbed; calm. While their father was easily provoked, their mother was imperturbable.
triumvirate
traI uhm və riht noun 1. a group of three persons, esp. in a joint ruling or administering capacity in ancient Rome. The triumvirate of Mark Antony, Octavian, and Lepidus ruled Rome…
cutting edge
kuh tIng ej noun 1. the sharp edge of a cutting implement, such as scissors, a knife, or the like, that serves to cut or penetrate something. 3. the leading position; forefront;…