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MALINTENT (July 2012). MALINTENT is technological system that was developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to be implemented for detection of potential terrorist suspects. The system does various test scanning for elevated blood pressure, rapid heart and breath rate, and non-verbal cues.
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- Definition of prepotent. 1a : having exceptional power, authority, or influenceb : exceeding others in power. 2 : exhibiting genetic prepotency.
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- malignant tumor. malignant tumor n. A tumor that invades surrounding tissues, is usually capable of producing metastases, may recur after attempted removal, and is likely to cause death unless adequately treated.
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- having a mild purgative or laxative effect. noun. 2. a medicine or food that acts as a mild laxative. Also called aperitive. Origin of aperient.
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- WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2016. ty•rant (tī′rənt), n. 1  a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly. 2  any person in a position of authority who exercises power oppressively or despotically.  a tyrannical or compulsory influence.
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Definition of Malinger Malingering is fabricating or exaggerating the symptoms of mental or physical disorders for a variety of secondary gain motives, which may include financial compensation (often tied to fraud); avoiding school, work or military service; obtaining drugs; getting lighter criminal sentences; or simply to attract attention or sympathy.
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Definition of 'decadent' Definition of 'decadent'. decadent (dekədənt ) If you say that a person or society is decadent, you think that they have low moral standards and are interested mainly in pleasure. ...restrictions on the number of decadent western films that were allowed to be shown. ...the excesses and stresses of their decadent rock 'n' roll lifestyles.
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- Wiktionary (4.00 / 1 vote) Rate this definition: malinger (Verb) To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work or obligation. It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves. Origin: From malingrer, from adjective malingre.
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malinger verb (used without object) 1. to pretend illness, especially in order to shirk one's duty, avoid work, etc. Origin of malinger.
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decadent 1. characterized by decay or decline, as in being self-indulgent or morally corrupt. 2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) belonging to a period of decline in artistic standards. n. 3. a decadent person.
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- Psychology Definition of MALINGERING: The process of purposefully feigning a mental illness in order to avoid a harsh punishment during a trial for example or even obtaining financial assistanc Sign in
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decadent Learner's definition of DECADENT. [more decadent; most decadent] 1. disapproving. a : having low morals and a great love of pleasure, money, fame, etc. The book condemns some of society's wealthiest members as decadent fools.
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Definitions &Translations Definitions for malinger məˈlɪŋ gər Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word malinger. Princeton's WordNet (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition:
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- The definition of a portent is an omen or sign of something to come. An example of a portent is a black cat crossing your path, which is a sign of bad luck to come. something that portends an event about to occur, esp. an unfortunate event; omen.
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What does sycophantic mean and how do i use it in a sentence? sycophantic - relating to characteristics of a sycophant. sycophant - a servile self-seeking flatterer, synonymous to parasite. parasite - a person who exploits the hospitality of the rich and earns welcome by flattery. *merriam-webster.com The rich and the famous often find sycophantic people by their side.
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- Decadent, French Décadent, any of several poets or other writers of the end of the 19th century, including the French Symbolist poets in particular and their contemporaries in England, the later generation of the Aesthetic movement.
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portent portent (plural portents ) Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen. A portending; significance a howl of dire portent‎. Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.
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decadent Definition of decadent for English Language Learners. : having low morals and a great love of pleasure, money, fame, etc. : attractive to people of low morals who are only interested in pleasure.
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- Tim Larner, also known by his stage name Sensient, is a psytrance act from Melbourne, Australia. His music can be described as his own unique style of dark, deep and funky progressive psytrance. After many compilation releases on respected...
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LACKEY 1. sycophant-a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage. ass-kisser, crawler, toady, lackey. apple polisher, bootlicker, fawner, groveler, groveller, truckler-someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect.ycophant-a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage. ass-kisser, crawler, toady, lackey. apple polisher, bootlicker, fawner, groveler, groveller, truckler-someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect.
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slander malign suggests specific and often subtle misrepresentation but may not always imply deliberate lying. traduce stresses the resulting ignominy and distress to the victim. asperse implies continued attack on a reputation often by indirect or insinuated detraction.align suggests specific and often subtle misrepresentation but may not always imply deliberate lying. traduce stresses the resulting ignominy and distress to the victim. asperse implies continued attack on a reputation often by indirect or insinuated detraction.
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Tyrant A tyrant (Greek τύραννος, tyrannos), in its modern English usage, is an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution, or one who has usurped legitimate sovereignty. Often described as a cruel character, a tyrant defends his position by oppressive means, tending to control almost everything in the state.
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Malignant: Definition and Characteristics Definition: Malignant In medicine, the word malignant is a term referring to a condition that is dangerous to health. While it is often used interchangeably with cancer, the term is also used to describe medical conditions outside of cancer than are dangerous or ominous.
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insolent Insolent is defined as disrespectful or arrogant. 1  An example of someone insolent is a student who talks back to a teacher. 2  An example of someone insolent is a criminal who acts up during a trial. An example of someone insolent is a student who talks back to a teacher. 2  An example of someone insolent is a criminal who acts up during a trial.
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Definitions &Translations Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word decadent. Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: decadent(adj) a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally or artistically) decadent, effete(adj) marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay. a decadent life of excessive money and no sense of responsibility; a group of effete self-professed intellectuals. decadent(Noun) A person affected by moral decay.
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- Malignant definition: A malignant tumour or disease is out of control and likely to cause death . | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples English Dictionary | Thesaurus | Translator | COBUILD Grammar Patterns | Scrabble | Blog