Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. regnant Definition: (adjective) Exercising power or authority. Synonyms: reigning, ruling. Usage: She became queen regnant upon the death of her father and soon gained a reputation for being a firm but fair ruler. Discuss


2. sinewy Definition: (adjective) (Of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful. Synonyms: brawny, hefty, muscular. Usage: She saw the sinewy form leap to the shoulder of the lion, hurtling against the leaping beast like a huge, animate battering ram. Discuss


3. veracious Definition: (adjective) Precisely accurate. Synonyms: right. Usage: The trial transcript provides me with a veracious account of all that transpired in the courtroom. Discuss


4. crepitate Definition: (verb) Make a crackling sound. Synonyms: crackle. Usage: My physical therapist jokes that I have bubble wrap in my knee, because it crepitates every time that I squat down. Discuss