Considered apart from concrete existence.
Not applied or practical; theoretical
A basic truth, law, or assumption
A rule or standard, especially of good behavior.
The collectivity of moral or ethical standards or judgment
To treat with ridicule or contempt; deride
To frustrate the hopes of; disappoint
To express scorn or ridicule; jeer
A bodily ailment or weakness, especially one brought on by old age
A condition or disease producing weakness
A failing or defect in a person’s character
A rebirth or revival.
The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread throughout Europe
The period of this revival, roughly the 14th through the 16th century, marking the transition from medieval to modern times
To express strong disapproval of.
To pronounce judgment against; sentence
To judge or declare to be unfit for use or consumption, usually by official order
To control, govern, or rule by superior authority or power
To exert a supreme, guiding influence on or over.
To enjoy a commanding, controlling position in
To take or carry from place to another; transport
To serve as medium of transmission for; transmit
To communicate or make known; impart
To prove to believe what is not to be false or erroneous; overthrow by argument or proof.
To deny the accuracy or truth of
To set free, as from oppression, confinement, or foreign control
To perceive distinctly; discern
To make noticeable; set apart.
To cause (oneself) to be eminent or recognized
To modify by the addition of a moderating element; moderate.
To bring to a desired consistency, texture, hardness, or other physical condition by or as if by blending, admiring, or kneading