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2,202 words match “ELF”

SELF-CONJUGATE a.
Having the two things that are conjugate parts of the same figure; as, self-conjugate triangles.
SELF-CONSCIOUS a. 2 definitions
Conscious of one's acts or state as belonging to, or originating in, one's self. "My self-conscious worth." Dryden.
SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS n.
The quality or state of being self-conscious.
SELF-CONSIDERING a.
Considering in one's own mind; deliberating. Pope.
SELF-CONSISTENCY n.
The quality or state of being self-consistent.
SELF-CONSISTENT a.
Consistent with one's self or with itself; not deviation from the ordinary standard by which the conduct is guided; logically consistent throughout; having each part consistent with the rest.
SELF-CONSUMING a.
Consuming one's self or itself.
SELF-CONTAINED a. 2 definitions
Having self-control; reserved; uncommunicative; wholly engrossed in one's self.
SELF-CONTRADICTION n.
The act of contradicting one's self or itself; repugnancy in conceptions or in terms; a proposition consisting of two members, one of which contradicts the other; as, to be and not to be at the same time is a self-contradiction.
SELF-CONTRADICTORY a.
Contradicting one's self or itself.
SELF-CONTROL n.
Control of one's self; restraint exercised over one's self; self-command.
SELF-CONVICTED a.
Convicted by one's own consciousness, knowledge, avowal, or acts.
SELF-CONVICTION n.
The act of convicting one's self, or the state of being self- convicted.
SELF-CREATED a.
Created by one's self; not formed or constituted by another.
SELF-CULTURE n.
Culture, training, or education of one's self by one's own efforts.
SELF-DECEIT n.
The act of deceiving one's self, or the state of being self- deceived; self-deception.
SELF-DECEIVED a.
Deceived or misled respecting one's self by one's own mistake or error.
SELF-DECEPTION n.
Self-deceit.
SELF-DEFENCE n.
See Self-defense.
SELF-DEFENSE n.
The act of defending one's own person, property, or reputation. In self-defense (Law), in protection of self, -- it being permitted in law to a party on whom a grave wrong is attempted to resist the wrong, even at the peril of the life of the assailiant. Wharton.
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