noun speed, especially under conditions of urgency.The government acted with great haste in order to bring emergency relief to the area. See the full entry

verb to praise.At our school, the sports stars were lauded more than the academic achievers. See the full entry

noun a problem situation that requires a choice between equally undesirable solutions or that resists satisfactory solution.Parents found themselves in a dilemma having to choose between sending their children away for safety…

noun long life.He drank and smoked heavily, and his longevity surprised both his doctor and his relatives. See the full entry

adjective visible, plain, or clearly seen.The flaws in the construction were quite apparent. See the full entry