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31Precociousness — Pre*co cious*ness, Precocity Pre*coc i*ty, n. [Cf. F. pr[ e]cocit[ e].] The quality or state of being precocious; untimely ripeness; premature development, especially of the mental powers; forwardness. [1913 Webster] Saucy precociousness in… …
32Precocity — Precociousness Pre*co cious*ness, Precocity Pre*coc i*ty, n. [Cf. F. pr[ e]cocit[ e].] The quality or state of being precocious; untimely ripeness; premature development, especially of the mental powers; forwardness. [1913 Webster] Saucy… …
33Prescribe — Pre*scribe , v. i. 1. To give directions; to dictate. [1913 Webster] A forwardness to prescribe to their opinions. Locke. [1913 Webster] 2. To influence by long use [Obs.] Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] 3. (Med.) To write or to give medical… …
34Procacity — Pro*cac i*ty, n. [L. procacitas.] Forwardness; pertness; petulance. [R.] Burton. [1913 Webster] …
35Proclivity — Pro*cliv i*ty, n. [L. proclivitas: cf. F. proclivit[ e].] [1913 Webster] 1. Inclination; propensity; proneness; tendency. A proclivity to steal. Abp. Bramhall. [1913 Webster] 2. Readiness; facility; aptitude. [1913 Webster] He had such a… …
36aggressive — adjective Date: 1824 1. a. tending toward or exhibiting aggression < aggressive behavior > b. marked by combative readiness < an aggressive fighter > 2. a. marked by obtrusive energy …
37pushing — adjective Date: 1677 1. marked by ambition, energy, enterprise, and initiative 2. marked by tactless forwardness or officious intrusiveness …
38forward — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English foreweard, from fore + weard ward Date: before 12th century 1. a. near, being at, or belonging to the forepart b. situated in advance 2. a. strongly inclined ; ready …
39Altruism — Selflessness redirects here. For the 1965 jazz album, see Selflessness: Featuring My Favorite Things. Giving alms to the poor is often considered an altruistic action in many cultures and religions. Altruism …
40Speech to the Troops at Tilbury — The Speech to the Troops at Tilbury was delivered on 9 August Old Style, 19 August New Style 1588 by Queen Elizabeth I of England to the land forces earlier assembled at Tilbury in Essex in preparation of repelling the expected invasion by the… …
