ETYM Latin distinctus, p. p. of distinguere: cf. French distinct. Related to Distinguish.
1. Recognizable; marked; SYN. decided.
2. Easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined.
3. (Often followed by 'from') Not alike; different in nature or quality; SYN. distinguishable.

ETYM Cf. French impressif.
1. Making a strong or vivid impression.
2. Producing a strong effect; SYN. telling.

Rich in significance or implication; SYN. pregnant, significant.

ETYM Latin nervosus sinewy, vigorous: cf. French nerveux. Related to Nerve.
1. Of or relating to the nervous system; SYN. neural.
2. Anxious, or easily frightened; Sensitive; excitable; timid; apprehensive.

Given to expressing oneself freely or insistently; SYN. vocal.

ETYM Latin pictorius, from pictor a painter, from pingere to paint. Related to Paint.
1. Illustrated with pictures.
2. Pertaining to or consisting of pictures; SYN. pictural.

1. Claimed with intent to deceive
2. Professing to be qualified

ETYM French prononcé.
Produced by the organs of speech.

ETYM Latin significans, -antis, p. pr. of significare. Related to Signify.
1. Important in effect or meaning; SYN. important.
2. Fairly large; SYN. substantial.
3. (Statistics) Too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicating a systematic relation.

1. Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, a sinew or tendon.
2. Well braced with, or as if with, sinews; nervous; vigorous; strong; firm; tough