adjective extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious.He was responsible for heinous crimes such as the mass murders of innocent men, women, and children. See the full entry

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noun refusal or failure to conform, esp. to societal customs, values, or the like.Nonconformity is little appreciated in a culture that places the needs of society as a whole far above the…

transitive verb to transform (something) into another form, substance, or state.We can convert the sofa into a bed.The gas engine converts the gas into electrical power. See the full entry

noun (sometimes cap.) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity.Many regard him as a mahatma and treat his words almost as…