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ulterior

Posted on October 19, 2015October 19, 2015 by admin

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…

deride

Posted on October 16, 2015October 14, 2015 by admin

də raId transitive verb to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. They derided him for his unorthodox beliefs.

imperturbable

Posted on October 15, 2015October 14, 2015 by admin

Im pər tuhr bə bəl adjective not easily excited or disturbed; calm. While their father was easily provoked, their mother was imperturbable.

triumvirate

Posted on October 14, 2015October 13, 2015 by admin

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

Posted on October 13, 2015October 13, 2015 by admin

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;…

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