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philosophical collapse: characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment; "philosophical resignation"; "a philosophic attitude toward life"; characteristic of or imbued with the attitude of a philosopher or based on philosophy; "that breadth of outlook that distinguishes the philosophic mind"; "their differences were philosophical"

viable collapse: capable of life or normal growth and development; "viable seeds"; "a viable fetus"

possible collapse: something that can be done; "politics is the art of the possible"; an applicant who might be suitable; capable of happening or existing; "a breakthrough may be possible next year"; "anything is possible"; "warned of possible consequences"

sensible collapse: aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed; "made sensible of his mistakes"; "I am sensible that the mention of such a circumstance may appear trifling"- Henry Hallam; "sensible that a good deal more is still to be done"- Edmund Burke; readily perceived by the senses; "the sensible universe"; "a sensible odor"; able to feel or perceive; "even amoeba are sensible creatures"; "the more sensible parts of the skin"

lark collapse: any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing

plagiarist collapse: someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

antic collapse: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement; ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque reflection in the mirror"

realistic collapse: aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are; "a realistic description"; "a realistic view of the possibilities"; "a realistic appraisal of our chances"; "the actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans"; of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism; "a realistic system of thought"

audition collapse: a test of the suitability of a performer; perform in order to get a role; "She auditioned for a role on Broadway"

frolic collapse: play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom"

veteran collapse: an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service; a person who has served in the armed forces; a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits"

forger collapse: someone who makes copies illegally; someone who operates a forge

realism collapse: the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth; (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

prank collapse: dress up showily; "He pranked himself out in his best clothes"; dress or decorate showily or gaudily; "Roses were pranking the lawn"

pragmatism collapse: (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value

caper collapse: a playful leap or hop; a crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis"; pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces; any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis; jump about playfully

functional collapse: designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"; involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness"; designed for or adapted to a function or use; "functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical"; "functional architecture"; fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the dishwasher is now in working order"; relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure; "the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one"; "delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis"

ingenuity collapse: the property of being ingenious; "a plot of great ingenuity"; "the cleverness of its design"

advantageous collapse: giving an advantage; "a contract advantageous to our country"; "socially advantageous to entertain often"; appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

seasoned collapse: rendered competent through trial and experience; "troops seasoned in combat"; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer"; aged or processed; "seasoned wood"

secularism collapse: a doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations

Tammany Hall collapse: a political organization within the Democratic Party in New York City (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossism

tractable collapse: easily managed (controlled or taught or molded); "tractable young minds"; "the natives...being...of an intelligent tractable disposition"- Samuel Butler

convenient collapse: easy to reach; "found a handy spot for the can opener"; suited to your comfort or purpose or needs; "a convenient excuse for not going"

intellectual collapse: a person who uses the mind creatively; appealing to or using the intellect; "satire is an intellectual weapon"; "intellectual workers engaged in creative literary or artistic or scientific labor"; "has tremendous intellectual sympathy for oppressed people"; "coldly intellectual"; "sort of the intellectual type"; "intellectual literature"; of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind; "intellectual problems"; "the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man"; of or relating to the intellect; "his intellectual career"

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