Lexicon: indiscreet – industriousness

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indiscreet, adj. [Fr. indiscret < L.]

Imprudent; inconsiderate.

individual, adj. [ML individualis, inseparable, indivisible.] (webplay: existence, man, one, separate).

  1. Own; personal; specific; belonging to oneself.
  2. Specific; singular; solitary.

individual (-s), n. [see individual, adj.]

Single person; human being; specific personage; [fig.] mortal.

indolent, adj. [late L. in + dolens, grieving.] (webplay: listless).

Idle; lazy; inactive; painless [fig.] deceased; lifeless.

indorse (-ed), v. [see endorse, v.]

Claim; accept; obtain payment; [fig.] take part in the Atonement.

indorsement, n. [see endorse, v.]

Confirmation; testimony; authorization; verification; truth.

induce (-ed, -es), v. [L. indūcere, lead into, introduce.] (webplay: change).

  1. Persuade; lead.
  2. Cause; bring on; produce.

indurated, adj. [L.]

Hardened; [fig.] stubborn; callous; unfeeling.

industrious, adj. [Fr. < L. industriōsus.] (webplay: diligent, life).

Busy; hard-working; diligent; occupied; proficient; engaged in work.

industriousness, n. [see industrious, adj.] (webplay: life).

Quality of being industrious.