Kiwi-Homonyms

Hale

(of an old person) strong and healthy. "he's only just sixty, very hale and hearty" Drag and drop forcefully "he haled an old man out of the audience"

Pitcher2

1. BASEBALL the player who delivers the ball to the batter. 2. a stone used for paving.

Exploits

1. a bold or daring feat. "despite a series of colourful exploits, his agents obtained little intelligence of value" synonyms: feat, deed, act, adventure, stunt, escapade, manoeuvre, enterprise, undertaking, move; More

Lapse

1. a brief or temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement. "a lapse of concentration in the second set cost her the match" synonyms: failure, failing, slip, error, mistake, blunder, fault, o 2. an interval or passage of time. "there was a considerable lapse of time between the two events" synonyms: interval, gap, pause, intermission, 1. (of a right, privilege, or agreement) become invalid because it is not used, claimed, or renewed; expire. "he let his membership of CND lapse" synonyms: expire, become void, become invalid, run out, terminate, become obsolete 2. pass gradually into (an inferior state or condition). "the country has lapsed into chaos" synonyms: deteriorate, decline, fall, fall off, drop, worsen, degenerate, decay, rot, backslide, regress, retrogress, get worse, sink, wane, slump, fail; More

Phase

1. a distinct period or stage in a process of change or forming part of something's development. "the final phases of the war" synonyms: stage, period, chapter, episode, part, step, point, time, juncture "the final phase of the election campaign"

Skein

1. a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted. an element that forms part of a complex or complicated whole. "he weaves together the skeins of philosophy, ecology, folklore, and history" 2. a flock of wild geese or swans in flight, typically in a V-shaped formation.

Mite

1. a minute arachnid which has four pairs of legs when adult, related to the ticks. Many kinds live in the soil and a number are parasitic on plants or animals. 2. 1. a small child or animal, especially when regarded as an object of sympathy. "the poor little mite looks half-starved" 2. a very small amount. "his teacher thought he needed a mite of discipline"

Strait

1. a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water. "the Straits of Gibraltar" synonyms: channel, sound, narrows, inlet, stretch of water, arm of the sea, sea passage, neck; kyle "the island is separated from the mainland by a strait about six miles wide" 2. used in reference to a situation characterized by a specified degree of trouble or difficulty. "the economy is in dire straits" synonyms: a bad/difficult situation, a sorry condition, difficulty, trouble, crisis, a mess, a predicament, a plight, a tight corner;

Pier

1. a platform on pillars projecting from the shore into the sea, typically incorporating entertainment arcades and places to eat. 2. BRITISH a long, narrow structure projecting from an airport terminal, giving passengers access to an aircraft.

Periodical

1. occurring or appearing at intervals; occasional. "she took periodical gulps of her tea" (of a magazine or newspaper) published at regular intervals. "Britain's best periodical art magazine" Noun : a magazine or newspaper published at regular intervals. synonyms: journal, publication, magazine, newspaper,

Gamble

1. play games of chance for money; bet. "he gambles on football" synonyms: bet, wager, place a bet, lay a bet, stake money on something, back the horses, try one's luck on the horses; More 2. take risky action in the hope of a desired result. "he was gambling on the success of his satellite TV channel" synonyms: take a chance, take a risk, take a leap in the dark, leave things to chance, speculate, venture, buy a pig in a poke; More

Whet

1. sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon). "she took out her dagger and began to whet its blade in even, rhythmic strokes" synonyms: sharpen, hone, put an edge on, strop, grind, file; More rareedge, acuminate "he whetted his knife on a stone" antonyms: blunt excite or stimulate (someone's desire, interest, or appetite). "here's an extract to whet your appetite" synonyms: stimulate, excite, arouse, rouse, kindle, trigger, spark, quicken, waken, stir, inspire, animate, fan, fuel, fire, activate, incite, titillate, tempt, galvanize, prompt, strengthen, intensify "is that enough to whet your appetite?" antonyms: dull, spoil

Bass

1. the lowest adult male singing voice. a singer with a bass voice. a part written for a bass voice. 2. denoting the member of a family of instruments that is the lowest in pitch. any of a number of fish similar to or related to the perch, in particular:

Leech

1. a person who extorts profit from or sponges on others. "they are leeches feeding off the hard-working majority" synonyms: parasite, clinger, barnacle, bloodsucker, 2. Doctor and healer 3. the after or leeward edge of a fore-and-aft sail, the leeward edge of a spinnaker, or a vertical edge of a square sail.

Figure

1. 2. a person's bodily shape, especially that of a woman and when considered to be attractive. "she had always been so proud of her figure" synonyms: physique, build, frame, body, proportions, torso, shape, form, stature; More 2. NORTH AMERICAN calculate or work out (an amount or value) arithmetically. "my accountant figured my tax wrong" synonyms: calculate, work out, total, sum, reckon, compute, enumerate, determine, evaluate, quantify, assess, count, add up, put a figure on, tally, totalize, gauge; More 3. 1. have a significant part or role in a situation or process. "the issue of nuclear policy figured prominently in the talks" synonyms: feature, appear, be featured/mentioned, be referred to; More

Lap

1. 2. literary wrap or enfold someone or something in (something soft). "he was lapped in blankets" synonyms: wrap, swathe, cover, envelop, enfold, encase, wind, swaddle, twist, surround "he was lapped in blankets" 2. (of an animal) take up (liquid) with quick movements of the tongue. "the cat was lapping up a saucer of milk" synonyms: drink, lick up, sip, sup, swallow, slurp, gulp, swill, suck "the dog lapped water out of a puddle" accept something eagerly and with obvious pleasure. "she's lapping up the attention" synonyms: relish, revel in, savour, delight in, luxuriate in, bask in, wallow in, glory in, enjoy, indulge in "he was lapping up the accolades"

Bolt

1. CLIMBING a long pin that is driven into a rock face so that a rope can be attached to it. 2. (of a horse or other animal) run away suddenly, typically from fear. "the horses shied and bolted" (of a person) move or run away suddenly in an attempt to escape."they bolted down the stairs" synonyms: dash, dart, run, sprint, hurtle, rush, hurry, fly, shoot, flash, spring, leap, bound, start; More eat (food) quickly. "there's no need to bolt your food" 3. a roll of fabric, originally as a measure. "the room was stacked with bolts of cloth" synonyms: roll, reel, spool, bundle, bale, parcel, packet, quantity, amount "a bolt of cloth" 4. pass (flour, powder, or other material) through a sieve. "the fanned snow that's bolted by the northern blasts"

Jibe/gibe

1. Verb be in accord; agree. "the verdict does not jibe with the medical evidence" 2. No un an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt. "a jibe at his old rivals" synonyms: snide remark, cutting remark, taunt, sneer, jeer, insult, barb; informaldig, wisecrack, crack, put-down "the cruel jibes of his former colleagues"

Flaw

1. a mark, blemish, or other imperfection which mars a substance or object. "a flaw in the glass" synonyms: defect, blemish, fault, imperfection, deficiency, weakness,; More verb: mar, weaken, or invalidate (something). "the computer game was flawed by poor programming 2. a squall of wind; a short storm.

Process

1. a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end. "military operations could jeopardize the peace process" synonyms: procedure, operation, action, activity, exercise, affair, business, job, task, undertaking, proceeding "faxing a seventy page document is an expensive process" 2. walk or march in procession. "they processed down the aisle"

Hatch

1. a small opening in a floor, wall, or roof allowing access from one area to another. "a cargo hatch" 2. conspire to devise (a plot or plan). "the little plot that you and Sylvia hatched up last night" synonyms: devise, conceive, contrive, concoct, brew, invent, plan, design, formulate; More think up, make up, dream up, trump up, put together; informalcook up "the little plot that you and Sylvia hatched up last night" 3. Cross-hatch

Bowl

1. a stadium for sporting or musical events. "the Hollywood Bowl" 2.BRITISH move rapidly and smoothly in a specified direction. "they bowled along the country roads" synonyms: hurtle, speed, career, shoot, streak, sweep, hare, fly, wing; More drive, motor, move, travel, go, proceed;

Rash

1. acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous. "it would be extremely rash to make such an assumption" synonyms: reckless, impetuous, impulsive, hasty, overhasty, foolhardy, incautious, precipitate, precipitous, premature, careless, heedless, thoughtless, imprudent, foolish, headstrong, adventurous, over-adventurous, hot-headed, daredevil, devil-may-care, overbold, audacious, indiscreet; More 2. a series of things of the same type, especially when unwelcome, happening within a short space of time. "a rash of strikes by health-service workers" synonyms: series, succession; More spate, wave, flood, deluge, torrent;

Bluff

1. an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something. "the offer was denounced as a bluff" synonyms: deception, subterfuge, pretence, sham, fake, 2. direct in speech or behaviour but in a good-natured way. "a big, bluff, hearty man" synonyms: plain-spoken, straightforward, blunt, direct, no-nonsense, frank, open, candid, "a bluff, hearty man" antonyms: diplomatic, evasive 3. 1. a steep cliff, bank, or promontory. synonyms: cliff, ridge, promontory, headland, crag, bank, slope, height, "the villa was set high on a bluff overlooking the sea"

Proceed

1. begin a course of action. "the consortium could proceed with the plan" 2. start a lawsuit against someone. "he may still be able to proceed against the contractor under negligence rules" 3. move forward. "from the High Street, proceed over Magdalen Bridge" synonyms: go, make one's way, advance, move, move forward "he turned off the road and proceeded down the long drive" antonyms: stop advance to a higher rank, status, or education. "he did not proceed to university in his seventeenth year" 4. originate from. "his claim that all power proceeded from God" synonyms: originate, have its origin, spring, stem, come, derive,

Hamper

1. hinder or impede the movement or progress of. "their work is hampered by lack of funds" synonyms: hinder, obstruct, impede, inhibit, retard, baulk, thwart, foil, curb, delay, set back, slow down, hold back, hold up, interfere with; More a basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, and plates on a picnic. "a picnic hamper" synonyms: basket, pannier, wickerwork basket; More box, container, holder "a picnic hamper"

Exploit

1. make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). "500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology" synonyms: utilize, make use of, put to use, use, use to good advantage, turn/put to good use, make the most of 2. a bold or daring feat. "despite a series of colourful exploits, his agents obtained little intelligence of value" synonyms: feat, deed, act, adventure, stunt, escapade, manoeuvre, enterprise, undertaking, move; More achievement, accomplishment, attainment, triumph; handiwork; informallark, caper "his exploits brought him fame and notoriety"

Lumber

1. move in a slow, heavy, awkward way. "a truck lumbered past" synonyms: lurch, stumble, shamble, shuffle, reel, waddle; antonyms: nimble, agile 2. articles of furniture or other household items that are no longer useful and inconveniently take up storage space. "a lumber room" synonyms: jumble, clutter, odds and ends, bits and pieces, bits and bobs, rummage 3.timber sawn into rough planks or otherwise partly prepared. "he sat at a makeshift desk of unfinished lumber" synonyms: timber, wood, planks, planking 4. BRITISHinformal burden (someone) with something unwanted. "the banks do not want to be lumbered with a building that they cannot sell" synonyms: burden, saddle, encumber, hamper, impose on, load, oppress, trouble, tax; More informalland, dump something on someone "a career would be less easy once she was lumbered with a husband and child" NORTH AMERICAN cut and prepare forest timber for transport and sale.

Fuse

1. verb: join or blend to form a single entity. "intermarriage had fused the families into a large unit" synonyms: combine, amalgamate, put together, blend, merge, meld, mingle, intermix, "they found a wider audience by fusing rap with rock" antonyms: separate melt (a material or object) with intense heat so as to join it with something else. "powdered glass was fused to a metal base" synonyms: bond, stick, join, attach, bind, integrate, weld, solder; More melt, smelt, dissolve, liquefy "when fired in a kiln the film of metal fuses on to the pot" antonyms: disconnect a safety device consisting of a strip of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level. a length of material along which a small flame moves to explode a bomb or firework, meanwhile allowing time for those who light it to move to a safe distance.

Buffet

1.(especially of wind or waves) strike repeatedly and violently; batter. "rough seas buffeted the coast" synonyms: batter, pound, beat/knock/dash against, push against, lash, strike, hit, bang "the car was buffeted by the wind" 2. a blow or punch. a shock or misfortune. "the daily buffets of urban civilization" synonyms: shock, jolt, jar, upset, setback, crisis, catastrophe, blow; "all the blows and buffets of this world" 3.a low stool or hassock.

Vane

1.a broad blade attached to a rotating axis or wheel which pushes or is pushed by wind or water and forms part of a machine or device such as a windmill, propeller, or turbine. 2)short for weathervane. 3.the flat part on either side of the shaft of a feather.

Compound

1.an open area enclosed by a fence, for example around a factory or large house or within a prison 2.an area containing single-sex living quarters for migrant workers, especially miners.

Pawn

1.deposit (an object) with a pawnbroker as security for money lent. "I pawned the necklace to cover the loan" synonyms: pledge, deposit with a pawnbroker, put in pawn, give as security, put up as security/collateral, use as collateral, mortgage 2.a person used by others for their own purposes. "he was a pawn in the game of power politics" synonyms: puppet, dupe, hostage, counter, cog;

Canvass

1.votes from (electors or members). "in each ward, two workers canvassed some 2,000 voters" synonyms: campaign, electioneer, solicit votes, drum up support; More 2. propose (an idea or plan) for discussion. "early retirement was canvassed as a solution to the problem of unemployment" synonyms: propose, suggest, submit, offer, air; More noun 1. an act of canvassing. "a house-to-house canvass"

Rose

4. used to refer to favourable circumstances or ease of success. "all is not roses in the firm today" 5. a perforated cap attached to a shower, the spout of a watering can, or the end of a hose to produce a spray.

Sleight

: deceitful craftiness; also : stratagem

Case

A legal case, a medical case, a murder case Synonyms : instances, occurances His doctor studied the case notes before making a diagnosis.

Mole

A mole may have a wooden structure built on top of it that resembles a wooden pier. The defining feature of a mole, however, is that water cannot freely flow underneath it, unlike a true pier a spy who gradually achieves an important position within the security defences of a country. "a well-placed mole was feeding them the names of operatives" synonyms: spy, agent, secret agent, double agent, undercover agent, operative, plant, infiltrator; More informalspook; archaicintelligencer "they planted a mole in the other side's operation"

Wurst

German or Austrian sausage.

Leach

Percolate; filter; seperate; drain

Cite

Verb 1. refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work. "authors who are highly regarded by their peers tend to be cited" synonyms: quote, reproduce More "I have cited the passage in full" refer to, make reference to, mention, allude to, adduce, instance, give as an example, point to; specify, name; bring up, advance, invoke, draw attention to "he cited the case of Leigh v. Gladstone" mention as an example. "medics have been cited as a key example of a modern breed of technical expert" synonyms: refer to, make reference to, mention, allude to, adduce, instance, give as an example, point to; More specify, name; bring up, advance, invoke, draw attention to "he cited the case of Leigh v. Gladstone" 2. praise (someone, typically a member of the armed forces) in an official report for a courageous act. "he has been cited many times for his contributions in the intelligence area" synonyms: commend, pay tribute to, praise, recognize, give recognition to "he has been cited many times for his contributions in this area" 3. summon (someone) to appear in court. "the writ cited only four of the signatories of the petition" synonyms: summon, summons, serve with a summons, subpoena, serve with a writ, call "the writ cited only four of the signatories of the petition"

Bogan

a backwater, usually narrow and tranquil. any narrow stretch of water.

Braize

a coarse felt-like woollen material that is typically green, used for covering billiard and card tables and for aprons. "a baize apron"

Feint

a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing. "a brief feint at the opponent's face" a mock attack or movement in warfare, made in order to distract or deceive an enemy. synonyms: bluff, blind, ruse, deception, subterfuge, hoax, trick, ploy, device, wile, sham, pretence, "the attack on the main gate was merely a feint"

Brood

a family of birds or other young animals produced at one hatching or birth. "a brood of chicks" synonyms: offspring, young, progeny, spawn; More a large family of children. "she was brought up as part of a brood of eight" synonyms: family, household, ménage, clan, tribe; More 1. think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried. "she had brooded over the subject a thousand times" synonyms: worry about, fret about, agonize over, mope over, moon over, languish over, feel despondent about, grieve over, sulk about, "he slumped in his armchair, brooding on how life had let him down" 2. (of a bird) sit on (eggs) to hatch them. "the male pheasant-tailed jacana takes over once the eggs are laid and broods them" synonyms: incubate, cover, hatch, sit on "the male takes over once the eggs are laid and broods them"

Commune

a group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities. "she went to California and joined a commune" synonyms: collective, cooperative, co-op, community, communal settlement, kibbutz, fellowship "she was brought up in a commune in Vancouver" share one's intimate thoughts or feelings with (someone), especially on a spiritual level. "the purpose of praying is to commune with God" synonyms: communicate, speak, talk, converse, have a tête-à-tête, confer; More be in touch, be in contact, interface "the purpose of praying is to commune with God"

Hangar

a large building with an extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft.

Pitcher1

a large jug. synonyms: jug, ewer, jar, crock; More creamer; historicaljorum "a pitcher of iced water" the contents of a pitcher. "a pitcher of water" 2. broken pottery crushed and reused. 3. the modified leaf of a pitcher plant.

Racket

a loud unpleasant noise; a din. "the kids were making a racket" synonyms: noise, din, hubbub, clamour, crash, clatter, clash, babble, shouting, yelling, babel; bangarang "the engine makes the most incredible racket" archaic the noise and liveliness of fashionable society. 2. informal an illegal or dishonest scheme for obtaining money. "a protection racket" synonyms: criminal activity, illegal scheme/enterprise, fraud, fraudulent scheme, swindle, bit of sharp practice; More informalgame, scam, rip-off; informalramp;

Whorl

a pattern of spirals or concentric circles. "Shelley drew larger and larger dark whorls on her notepad" synonyms: loop, coil, hoop, ring, turn, curl, twirl, twist, spiral, helix, "elegant whorls of wrought iron" 1. spiral or move in a twisted and convoluted fashion.

Gait

a person's manner of walking. "the easy gait of an athlete" synonyms: walk, step, stride, pace

Duel

a prearranged contest with deadly weapons between two people in order to settle a point of honour. "twice he had seriously wounded men in duels" synonyms: affair of honour, mano-a-mano, single combat; "the Baron was killed in a duel" (in modern use) a contest between two parties. "he won by a short head after a great final-furlong duel" synonyms: contest, competition, match, game, event, fixture, meet; More battle, fight, clash, encounter, engagement

Burr

a rough edge or ridge left on an object (especially of metal) by the action of a tool or machine.

Jamb

a side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace. "he leaned against the door jamb" synonyms: post, doorpost, upright, frame, pillar "he leaned against the door jamb"

Signet

a small seal, especially one set in a ring, used instead of or with a signature to give authentication to an official document.

Canvas

a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents and as a surface for oil painting.

Plum

a thing, typically a job, considered to be highly desirable. "he landed a plum assistant producer's job" synonyms: excellent, very good, wonderful, marvellous, choice, best, prize, first-class; More informalgreat, terrific, cushy;

File

a tool with a roughened surface or surfaces, typically of steel, used for smoothing or shaping a hard material. verb

Spell

a turn, bout, fit, or period of anything experienced or occurring: a spell of coughing. an indefinite interval or space of time: Come visit us for a spell.

Vale

a valley (used in place names or as a poetic term). "the Vale of Glamorgan" Farewell speech Veil - marriage veil

Skylight

a window set in a roof or ceiling at the same angle.

Martial

adjective relating to fighting or war. "martial bravery" synonyms: military, soldierly, soldier-like, army, naval, fighting, service; More

Ruse

an action intended to deceive someone; a trick. "Emma tried to think of a ruse to get Paul out of the house" synonyms: ploy, stratagem, tactic, move, device, scheme, trick, gambit, cunning plan.

Tract

an area of land, typically a large one. "large tracts of natural forest" synonyms: area, region, expanse, span, sweep, stretch, extent, belt, swathe, zone, plot, patch, parcel, portion, section, sector, quarter; More territory, estate, acreage, allotment "the lords owned large tracts of land" a short treatise in pamphlet form, typically on a religious subject. synonyms: treatise, essay, article,

Marshal

an officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries. "Marshal Tito" assemble and arrange (a group of people, especially troops) in order. "the general marshalled his troops" synonyms: gather, gather together, assemble, collect, muster, mass, amass, call together,

Wreak

cause (a large amount of damage or harm). "torrential rainstorms wreaked havoc yesterday" synonyms: inflict, create, cause, result in, effect, engender, bring about, perpetrate, unleash, vent, "these policies would wreak havoc on the British economy"

Intimate

closely acquainted; familiar. "intimate friends" synonyms: close, bosom, boon, dear, cherished, familiar, confidential, faithful, constant, devoted, fast, firm. informalchummy, pally, as thick as thieves "an intimate friend of Picasso's" antonyms: distant (of knowledge) detailed or thorough. "an intimate knowledge of the software" synonyms: detailed, thorough, exhaustive, deep, in-depth, profound; More experienced, personal, first-hand, direct, immediate "he has an intimate knowledge of the coal industry" antonyms: scant state or make known. "Mr Hutchison has intimated his decision to retire" synonyms: announce, state, proclaim, set forth, make known, make public, make plain, impart, disclose, reveal, divulge; More tell, inform imply or hint. "he had already intimated that he might not be able to continue"

Serial

consisting of, forming part of, or taking place in a series. "a serial publication" 2. repeatedly committing the same offence and typically following a characteristic, predictable behaviour pattern. "a serial killer" noun 1. a story or play appearing in regular instalments on television or radio or in a magazine. "a new three-part drama serial" 2. (in a library) a periodical. "the Serials Librarian"

Horde

derogatory a large group of people. "a horde of beery rugby fans"

Pry

enquire too inquisitively into a person's private affairs. "I'm sick of you prying into my personal life Scrutinize, probe

Press

forcefully put forward (an opinion, claim, or course of action). "Rose did not press the point" synonyms: plead, urge, advance insistently, file, prefer, lodge, tender, present, place, lay, submit, put forward "the government was able to press its claim for recognition" put someone or something to a specified use, especially as a temporary or makeshift measure. "she was pressed into service as an interpreter"

Quire

four sheets of paper or parchment folded to form eight leaves, as in medieval manuscripts. any collection of leaves one within another in a manuscript or book. "the scribe numbered the quires of his manuscript as well as the leaves"

Novel

interestingly new or unusual. "he hit on a novel idea to solve his financial problems" synonyms: new, original, unusual, unfamiliar, unconventional, off-centre, unorthodox, different, fresh, imaginative, creative, innovative, innovatory, innovational, inventive, modern, ultra-modern, state-of-the-art, advanced, avant-garde, futuristic

noun: suede

leather with the flesh side rubbed to make a velvety nap. "suede shoe

Incense

make very angry. "locals are incensed at the suggestion" 2. a gum, spice, or other substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces. "the sharp lingering sweetness of incense" synonyms: perfume, fragrance, scent; More aroma, bouquet, redolence, balm "Corbett caught a whiff of incense" very angry; enraged. "Leonora glared back at him, incensed"

Surge

noun 1. a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide. "flooding caused by tidal surges" synonyms: gush, rush, outpouring, verb 1. (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward. "the journalists surged forward" synonyms: gush, rush, stream, flow, burst, pour, cascade, spill, overflow

Adze

noun 1. a tool similar to an axe, with an arched blade at right angles to the handle, used for cutting or shaping large pieces of wood.

Serge

noun a durable twilled woollen or worsted fabric. "a heavy serge coat"

Temple

noun: temple; plural noun: temples the flat part of either side of the head between the forehead and the ear. "a man with curly hair greying at the temples"

Duel

nounhistorical 1. a prearranged contest with deadly weapons between two people in order to settle a point of honour. "twice he had seriously wounded men in duels" synonyms: affair of honour, mano-a-mano, single combat; More

Intense

of extreme force, degree, or strength. "the job demands intense concentration" synonyms: great, acute, enormous, fierce, severe, extreme, high, exceptional, extraordinary, harsh, strong, powerful, potent, vigorous; More 2. having or showing strong feelings or opinions; extremely earnest or serious. "an intense young woman, passionate about her art"

Deft

quick in one's movements. "a deft piece of footwork" synonyms: skilful, adept, adroit, dexterous, agile, nimble, neat, nimble-fingered, handy, able, capable, skilled, proficient, "a deft piece of footwork" antonyms: clumsy, awkward, inept

Gambol

run or jump about playfully. "the mare gambolled towards Constance" synonyms: frolic, frisk, cavort, caper, skip, dance, romp, prance, leap, hop, jump, spring, bound, bounce;

Staid

sedate, respectable, and unadventurous. "staid law firms" synonyms: sedate, respectable, quiet, serious, serious-minded, steady, conventional, traditional, "staid old ladies" antonyms: frivolous, daring, informal

Berth

ship's allotted place at a wharf or dock. "the vessel had left its berth" synonyms: docking site, anchorage, mooring "the vessel left its berth" 2. a fixed bunk on a ship, train, or other means of transport. "I'll sleep in the upper berth" synonyms: bunk, bed, bunk bed, cot, couch, hammock

Reek

smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink. "the yard reeked of wet straw and horse manure" synonyms: stink, smell, smell bad/disgusting, give off a bad smell, stink/smell to high heaven "the whole place reeked of cheap perfume"

Down

soft, fine, fluffy feathers which form the first covering of a young bird or an insulating layer below the contour feathers of an adult bird. "the baby penguins' woolly down is essential in the Antarctic winter" synonyms: soft feathers, fluff, fuzz, floss, lint, bloom, fine hair, nap, pile "the young puffin stopped preening tufts of grey down from its feathers"

Frank

stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid. "each cover will be franked with a specially designed postmark" synonyms: stamp, postmark, imprint, print, mark "he franked the letter and sent it off"

Flounder

struggle or stagger clumsily in mud or water. "he was floundering about in the shallow offshore waters" synonyms: struggle, thrash, thresh, flail, toss and turn, "the dragoons were floundering in the boggy ground" antonyms: make good progress struggle mentally; show or feel great confusion. "she floundered, not knowing quite what to say" synonyms: struggle mentally, be out of one's depth, be in the dark, have difficulty, be confounded, be confused, be dumbfounded; informalscratch one's head, be flummoxed, be clueless, be foxed, be fazed, be floored, be beaten "you may find yourself floundering as you try to answer a question you have not really understood" be in serious difficulty. "many firms are floundering" synonyms: struggle financially, be in dire straits, face financial ruin, be in difficulties, face bankruptcy/insolvency "more firms are floundering" antonyms: prosper 2. a small flatfish that typically occurs in shallow coastal water. a collective term for flatfishes other than soles.

Page

summon (someone) over a public address system, so as to pass on a message. "no need to interrupt the background music just to page the concierge" synonyms: call (for), ask for, broadcast for, summon, send for "could you please page Mr Johnson in the dining room?"

Savour

taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it to the full. "gourmets will want to savour our game specialities" enjoy or appreciate (something pleasant) to the full, especially by lingering over it. "I wanted to savour every moment" synonyms: 2. have a suggestion or trace of (a quality or attribute, typically one considered bad). "their genuflections savoured of superstition and popery" synonyms: trace, hint, suggestion, touch, smack

Ear

the seed-bearing head or spike of a cereal plant. NORTH AMERICAN a head of maize.

Atingle

tingling

Bar

to equip or fasten with a bar or bars: Bar the door before retiring for the night. to block by or as if by bars: The police barred the exits in an attempt to prevent the thief's escape. to prevent or hinder: They barred her entrance to the club. to exclude or except: He was barred from membership because of his reputation. to mark with bars,ŋ stripes, or bands. — preposition except; omitting; but: bar none.

Pare

trim (something) by cutting away its outer edges. "Carlo pared his thumbnails with his knife" synonyms: cut (off), trim (off), peel (off), shave (off), cut off (the outer skin) of something. "pare off the rind using a peeler" reduce (something) in size, extent, or quantity in a number of small successive stages. "union leaders publicly pared down their demands" synonyms: reduce, diminish, decrease, cut, cut back/down, make cutbacks in, whittle away/down, "the company's domestic operations have been pared down"

Truss

up the wings and legs of (a chicken or other bird) before cooking. "Alfred had already trussed and stuffed the geese" tie up (someone) with their arms at their sides. "I found him trussed up in his cupboard" synonyms: tie up, bind, chain up; More pinion, fetter, tether, secure, fasten "they trussed us up with ropes and chains" dress (someone) in elaborate or uncomfortable clothing. "he was trussed up in a heavily padded suit, complete with face mask and protective gloves" 2. support (a roof, bridge, or other structure) with a truss or trusses.

Prise

use force in order to move, move apart, or open (something). "I tried to prise Joe's fingers away from the stick" synonyms: lever, force, wrench, pull, wrest, twist; More obtain something from (someone) with effort or difficulty. "I got the loan, though I had to prise it out of him"

Harbour

verb 1. keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly. "she started to harbour doubts about the wisdom of their journey" synonyms: bear, nurse, nurture, cherish, entertain, foster, feel secretly, hold on to, cling to, possess, maintain, retain "he had never harboured any hostile feelings against them" 2. give a home or shelter to. "woodlands that once harboured a colony of red deer"

Bub

— noun Slang. (used as an often insolent term of address) brother; buddy. Shouldn't use too often in Big Write or in school.