At a local coffee bar, a young woman was expounding on her idea of the perfect mate to some of her friends.
"The man I marry must be a shining light amongst company. He must be musical. Tell jokes. Sing. And stay home at night!"
An old granny overheard and spoke up, "Honey, if that"s all you want, get a TV!"
n. (pl. -s) psychol. Part of the mind that acts as a conscience and responds to social rules.
SUPERIOR
—adj. - in a higher position; of higher rank.
- a high-quality (superior leather). B supercilious (had a superior air).
- (often foll. By to) better or greater in some respect.
- written or printed above the line. —n. - person superior to another esp. In rank.
- head of a monastery etc. (mother superior). superiority n. [latin comparative of superus above]
SUPERMAN
n. - colloq. Man of exceptional strength or ability.
- philos. Ideal person not subject to conventional morality etc.
SUPERTAX
n. Additional tax on incomes above a certain level.
SUPPLANT
v. Take the place of, esp. By underhand means. [latin supplanto trip up]
SUPPRESS
v. - put an end to, esp. Forcibly.
- prevent (information, feelings, a reaction, etc.) From being seen, heard, or known.
- a partly or wholly eliminate (electrical interference etc.). B equip (a device) to reduce the interference caused by it. suppressible adj. Suppression n. Suppressor n. [latin: related to *press1]
