Abolitionist

A person who campaigns for the abolition (= banning) of something.

A person who campaigned for the abolition of slavery is an abolitionist.

by Jafje May 25, 2007

Exemplary

Adjective
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1. A setting example; so good or admirable that others would do well to copy it.

2. Serving as example; f.e. something designed to serve as a warning to others.

3. An illustration or example of something.

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1. The kid's exemplary conduct.
2. As an exemplary punishment, the thief's hand was cut off while a large crowd was watching.
3. A picture of a tree is an exemplary tree.

by Jafje July 29, 2007

Gesticulation

To make gestures: To move the arms or hands when speaking, or to express something with movements of the arms or hands.

She uses gesticulation when she speaks.

by Jafje April 15, 2007

Crimson

A deep rich purplish red colour.

The cape's crimson.

by Jafje April 15, 2007

Aesthetic

ADJECTIVE:

1. Beautiful.

2. Sensitive to or appreciative of art or beauty.

3. Relating to the philosophical principles of aesthetics.

NOUN:

A set of principles about art.

ADJECTIVE:
1. Aesthetic - beautiful.
2. Someone who loves art.
3. Principles of/about art.

NOUN:
The modernist aesthetic.

by Jafje April 16, 2007

Fascist

A person or political party with extreme rightwing views, often including racism, nationalism and complete obedience to authority.

Hitler was a fascist.

by Jafje May 25, 2007

Feeble

1. Physically or mentally weak. Lacking physical strenght or health.

2. Unlikely to convince. Weak arguments or exuses.

People and things can be feeble (weak).

by Jafje April 15, 2007