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naturalization collapse: changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology; "the naturalization in English of many Italian words"; the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous; the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship; the quality of being brought into conformity with nature

germicide collapse

physiotherapy collapse

habituation collapse: a general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions

senses collapse

vermicide collapse: an agent that kills worms (especially those in the intestines)

get across collapse: communicate successfully; "I couldn't get across the message"; "He put over the idea very well"

dissenting collapse

alcoholism collapse: habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms

converse collapse: a proposition obtained by conversion; turned about in order or relation; "transposed letters"; of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other; "`parental' and `filial' are converse terms"; carry on a conversation

indecorum collapse: a lack of decorum

twiddle collapse: a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns; manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner; "He twiddled her thumbs while waiting for the interview"

airline collapse: a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers; a hose that carries air under pressure

adoption collapse: the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"; a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)

bibliolatry collapse: the worship of the Bible

glossy collapse: a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper; (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers; "calendered paper"; "a dress of glossy sateen"; having a smooth, gleaming surface; "glossy auburn hair"; "satiny gardenia petals"; "sleek black fur"; "silken eyelashes"; "silky skin"; "a silklike fabric"; "slick seals and otters"

enlargement collapse: a photographic print that has been enlarged; the state of being enlarged

hydroponics collapse: a technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients

in opposition collapse

adjoin collapse: attach or add; "I adjoin a copy of your my lawyer's letter"

mediator collapse: a negotiator who acts as a link between parties

conversation collapse: the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

disinfectant collapse: an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

craving collapse: an intense desire for some particular thing

reply collapse: the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply"

lore collapse: knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote; "early peoples passed on plant and animal lore through legend"

papers collapse

delve collapse

nudge collapse: a slight push or shake; push into action by pestering or annoying gently; to push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"

paw collapse: a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped; touch clumsily; "The man tried to paw her"; scrape with the paws; "The bear pawed the door"

intellectuality collapse

normality collapse: conformity with the norm; expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common; (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter; being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning

relate collapse: give an account of; "The witness related the events"; have or establish a relationship to; "She relates well to her peers"; be in a relationship with; "How are these two observations related?"

blowup collapse

shock therapy collapse: treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions

demeanor collapse: (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

dissidence collapse: disagreement; especially disagreement with the government

talking collapse

eyeglass collapse

on collapse: in operation or operational; "left the oven on"; "the switch is in the on position"; (of events) planned or scheduled; "the picnic is on, rain or shine"; "we have nothing on for Friday night"; indicates continuity or persistence or concentration; "his spirit lives on"; "shall I read on?"; in a state required for something to function or be effective; "turn the lights on"; "get a load on"

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