ameliorate [ ə'mi:ljəreit ] –verb (used with object), verb (used without object), to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve; meliorate. It thus ameliorates the two limitations simultaneously. ref: paper:supporting ranking and clustering as generalized order-by and group-by,1.introduction,p2
euphemism [ˈjuːfəmɪz(ə)m] a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one
considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or
embarrassing[mass noun] Well, I believe that's a euphemism for ... ref: hws6e7
blouse [ blauz ] a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt, typically
with a collar, buttons, and sleeves You don't want to stain that gorgeous blouse. ref: hw67
grudge [ ɡrʌdʒ ] a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from
a past insult or injury Nobody holds a grudge that long. ref:hw67
perp .[pə:p]
(N. Amer.
informal)the perpetrator of a crime
That is a perp walk. ref:hw67
patronize .[ˈpætrənaiz] [often as adj. patronizing]treat with an apparent kindness
which betrays a feeling of superiority Don't patronize me!
taxonomy [ 'tæk'sɔnəmi ] [mass noun](chiefly Biology)the branch of science concerned
with classification, especially of organisms; systematics Different taxonomies of DSS have been proposed. ref: exploiting similarity-aware Grouping in Decision Support Systems
