Definitions by Jafje
Oppressive
1. Dominating harshly: Imposing a harsh or cruel form of domination.
2. Highly stressful: Exerting a worrying, troubling, or burdensome pressure on somebody.
3. Stifling: So hot and humid as to make people feel tired, irritable, or sluggish.
An oppressive regime.
Oppressive by Jafje April 5, 2007
Exuberance
1. Full of enthusiasm: Full of happy high spirits and vitality.
2. Abundant: growing in great abundance or profusion.
3. Lavish: Lavish or elaborate, often to the point of being excessive.
Exuberance by Jafje April 5, 2007
Scourge
1. Tormentor: Somebody or something that is perceived as an agent of punishment, destruction, or severe criticism.
2. whip: a whip that is used for inflicting punishment.
Can also be used as verb, being scourged;
1. Punish somebody: To punish or criticize somebody severely.
2. Whip somebody: To whip somebody severely.
The scourge of his childhood.
Dubious
1. Unsure about outcome: Not sure about an outcome or conclusion.
2. Possibly dishonest or immoral: Likely to be dishonest, untrustworthy, or morally worrisome in some way.
3. Of uncertain quality: of uncertain quality, intention, or appropriateness.