noun the scientific study of the causes, nature, and results of bodily disease.Louis Pasteur, with his investigations into anthrax and rabies, broadened scientific understanding of pathology. See the full entry

noun an opening gesture, as for initiating a relationship or other interaction.She knew of this woman’s deceitful reputation and refused all overtures of friendship. transitive verb to offer as an overture. See…

adjective not severe in enforcing restrictions or punishments; tolerant; indulgent.It was their son’s first offense, so they had some reason to hope that the judge might be lenient with him.Some professors are…

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noun one who defrauds or deceives by pretending to be another person.The man who claimed to be heir to the throne was an impostor. See the full entry