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The action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things, often based on race, gender, or religion.
“The civil rights movement fought hard to end racial segregation in public schools.”
To take hold of something suddenly and forcibly.
“She seized his arm to stop him from walking into the street.”
Not often; rarely; on infrequent occasions.
“We seldom go out to eat during the busy work week.”
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
“The committee made their selections for the scholarship recipients after a long review process.”
Relying on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independent and self-sufficient.
“Living off the grid forced the family to become entirely self-reliant for their food and energy.”
A reason, motive, or origin that is so clear, obvious, and indisputable that it requires no argument or further proof to be understood.
“The factory's sudden shutdown was a self-evident cause for the massive spike in local unemployment.”
A reason for an action or behavior that is so clear and obvious that it requires no further explanation or proof.
“His self-evident motive for taking the job was the massive salary increase.”
Exercising control over one's own affairs; autonomous or independent in political or organizational matters.
“The territory became a self-governing region after the new constitution was ratified.”
A person or entity that offers goods or services for sale in exchange for money or other consideration.
“The seller provided a detailed receipt for the antique furniture.”
A dense, tropical forest or jungle characterized by thick vegetation and high biodiversity.
“A selva amazônica é a maior floresta tropical do mundo.”
The organic fluid, also known as semen, that contains spermatozoa and is secreted by the male reproductive system for the purpose of fertilization.
“The laboratory analysis of the seminal fluid was conducted to assess male fertility.”
A college or theological school that prepares students to become priests, ministers, or rabbis.
“He spent three years studying theology at a Catholic seminary.”
A polite title of respect used before a woman's name or as a direct form of address, equivalent to 'Mrs.', 'madam', or 'lady' in English.
“A senhora Silva não pôde comparecer à reunião de hoje.”
A person who adheres to the philosophical doctrine that all knowledge and thought are derived from sensory experience.
“The sensationist argued that without the input of our five senses, the human mind would be an absolute blank slate.”
Quick to detect, respond to, or be affected by slight changes, signals, or influences.
“My skin is very sensitive to strong sunlight.”