Adipose

adiposity – having the property of containing fat; “he recommended exercise to reduce my adiposity”

Predisposition

pre·dis·po·si·tion play_w(“P0517000″)

 (prds-p-zshn)

n.

The state of being predisposed; tendency, inclination, or susceptibility.

Conundrum

co·nun·drum play_w(“C0611700″)

 (k-nndrm)

n.

1. A riddle in which a fanciful question is answered by a pun.

2. A paradoxical, insoluble, or difficult problem; a dilemma: “the conundrum, thus far unanswered, of achieving full employment without inflation” Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.

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1.

conundrum – a difficult problem

Elitism

e·lit·ism or é·lit·ism play_w(“E0089600″)

 (-ltzm, -l-)

n.

1. The belief that certain persons or members of certain classes or groups deserve favored treatment by virtue of their perceived superiority, as in intellect, social status, or financial resources.

2.

a. The sense of entitlement enjoyed by such a group or class.

b. Control, rule, or domination by such a group or class.

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elitist – someone who believes in rule by an elite group

Blasphemy

blas·phe·my play_w(“B0314100″)

 (blsf-m)

n. pl. blas·phe·mies

1.

a. A contemptuous or profane act, utterance, or writing concerning God or a sacred entity.

b. The act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God.

2. An irreverent or impious act, attitude, or utterance in regard to something considered inviolable or sacrosanct.

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blasphemy – blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)

Incite

in·cite play_w(“I0082600″)

 (n-st)

tr.v. in·cit·ed, in·cit·ing, in·cites

To provoke and urge on: troublemakers who incite riots; inciting workers to strike. See Synonyms at provoke.

Perennial

per·en·ni·al play_w(“P0186600″)

 (p-rn-l)

adj.

1. Lasting or active through the year or through many years.

2.

a. Lasting an indefinitely long time; enduring: perennial happiness.

b. Appearing again and again; recurrent. See Synonyms at continual.

3. Botany Living three or more years.

n.

1. Botany A perennial plant.

2. Something that recurs or seems to recur on a yearly or continual basis: “that hardy perennial, the budget deficit” David S. Broder.

Staunch

staunch ¹ play_w(“S0701300″)

 (stônch, stänch) also stanch (stônch, stänch, stnch)

adj. staunch·er also stanch·er, staunch·est also stanch·est

1. Firm and steadfast; true. See Synonyms at faithful.

2. Having a strong or substantial construction or constitution.

 

eg:- I was a staunch Leftist in my college days.

Poignant

poign·ant play_w(“P0399900″)

 (poinynt)

adj.

1.

a. Physically painful: “Keen, poignant agonies seemed to shoot from his neck downward” Ambrose Bierce.

b. Keenly distressing to the mind or feelings: poignant anxiety.

c. Profoundly moving; touching: a poignant memory. See Synonyms at moving.

2. Piercing; incisive: poignant criticism.

3.

a. Neat, skillful, and to the point: poignant illustrations supplementing the text.

b. Astute and pertinent; relevant: poignant suggestions.

4. Agreeably intense or stimulating: poignant delight.

5. Archaic

a. Sharp or sour to the taste; piquant.

b. Sharp or pungent to the smell.

Dossier

dos·si·er play_w(“D0350200″)

 (ds-, dôs-)

n.

A collection of papers giving detailed information about a particular person or subject.