Main Entry: per·cep·tion
Pronunciation: \pər-ˈsep-shən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin perception-, perceptio act of perceiving, from percipere
Date: 14th century
1 a : a result of perceiving : observation b : a mental image : concept
2 : quick, acute, and intuitive cognition :
blith·er
/ˈblɪðər/ Show Spelled[blith-er]
–verb (used without object)
to talk foolishly; blather:
o·ver·re·act (ō'vər-rē-ākt')
intr.v. o·ver·re·act·ed , o·ver·re·act·ing , o·ver·re·acts
To react with unnecessary or inappropriate force, emotional display, or violence.
in·cite
/ɪnˈsaɪt/ Show Spelled[in-sahyt]
–verb (used with object), -cit·ed, -cit·ing.
to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action.