Definitions by Jafje

Defamation 

To attack somebody or somebody's reputation, character, or good name by making slanderous or libelous statements.

An example of defamation is a false and malicious published statement that damages somebody's reputation.

Defamation by Jafje September 30, 2007

Legislature 

Body of lawmakers: an official body, usually chosen by election, with the power to make, change, and repeal laws.

She's been chosen in the legislature many times.

Legislature by Jafje September 24, 2007

Auspicious 

Promising well for future: marked by lucky signs or good omens, and therefore by the promise of success or happiness.

The later school days of my friend were as auspicious as the first.

Auspicious by Jafje September 24, 2007

Personification 

1. Somebody who embodies something: an embodiment or perfect example of something.

2. A representation of an abstract quality or notion as a human being, especially in art or literature.

3. The attribution of human qualities to objects or abstract notions.

The definition pretty much covers personification.

Personification by Jafje September 24, 2007

Benign 

1. Having a kind and gentle disposition or appearance.

2. Not a threat to life or long-term health, especially by being noncancerous.

3. Neutral or harmless in its effect or influence.

4. Mild or favorable in effect.

1. The lady next door is a relavively benign presence.
2. The cancer's benign.
3. The storm was benign.

Benign by Jafje September 24, 2007

Tacit 

Adjective;

Something implied but not expressed: understood or implied without being stated openly.

A tacit agreement.

Tacit by Jafje September 24, 2007

Antonym 

A word that means the opposite of another word.

For example, "hot" is the antonym of "cold."

Antonym by Jafje September 24, 2007