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81Modest — Mod est, a. [F. modeste, L. modestus, fr. modus measure. See {Mode}.] 1. Restraining within due limits of propriety; not forward, bold, boastful, or presumptious; rather retiring than pushing one s self forward; not obstructive; as, a modest… …
82noise — background ack ground , n. [Back, a. + ground.] [1913 Webster] 1. Ground in the rear or behind, or in the distance, as opposed to the {foreground}, or the ground in front. [1913 Webster] 2. (Paint.) The space which is behind and subordinate to a …
83To keep in the background — background ack ground , n. [Back, a. + ground.] [1913 Webster] 1. Ground in the rear or behind, or in the distance, as opposed to the {foreground}, or the ground in front. [1913 Webster] 2. (Paint.) The space which is behind and subordinate to a …
84To place in the background — background ack ground , n. [Back, a. + ground.] [1913 Webster] 1. Ground in the rear or behind, or in the distance, as opposed to the {foreground}, or the ground in front. [1913 Webster] 2. (Paint.) The space which is behind and subordinate to a …
85discreet — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French discret, from Medieval Latin discretus, from Latin, past participle of discernere to separate, distinguish between more at discern Date: 14th century 1. having or showing discernment …
86facilitator — noun Date: 1799 one that facilitates; especially one that helps to bring about an outcome (as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision < the workshop s facilitator kept… …
87ambient — I. adjective Etymology: Latin ambient , ambiens, present participle of ambire to go around, from ambi + ire to go more at issue Date: 1596 existing or present on all sides ; encompassing II. noun Date: 1624 1. an encompassing atmosphere …
88quiet — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French quiete, Latin quiet , quies rest, quiet more at while Date: 14th century the quality or state of being quiet ; tranquillity II. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French quiete,… …
89stealth — I. noun Etymology: Middle English stelthe; akin to Old English stelan to steal Date: 13th century 1. a. archaic theft b. obsolete something stolen 2. the act or action of proceeding furtively, secretly, or imperceptibly < the state mo …
90underhand — I. adverb Date: 1538 1. a. in a clandestine manner b. archaic in a quiet or unobtrusive manner 2. with an underhand motion < bowl underhand > < pitch underhand > II. adjective …
