Definitions by Larstait

alleviate 

To lessen, diminish, palliate, extenuate, mitigate.

The alleviating circumstances were great to be avoided.

alleviate by Larstait November 14, 2003

candid 

Frank, honest, sincere.

He was candid in his opinions.

candid by Larstait November 14, 2003

incessant 

Continual, unending.

The incessant noise came from deep within the bowels of the beast.

incessant by Larstait November 14, 2003

commerce 

Exchange, intercourse, exchange by purchase.

The commerce of the business went well.

commerce by Larstait November 14, 2003

consecrate 

To hold sacred.

The consecration of the top religious leader.

consecrate by Larstait November 14, 2003

desecrate 

To profane, divert from sacred purpose.

The desecration of the depiction of the top religious leader.

desecrate by Larstait November 14, 2003

confluence

A crowd; meeting place.

Timmy was late to make the confluence with the others.

confluence by Larstait November 14, 2003