Wordly Wise 300 Book 7, Lesson 7
throng
A large number of people gathered together, a crowd.
casualty
A person killed or injured in a war or accident
stringent
Strict, severe
initiate
To put into effect, to bring into use.
inevitable
Unavoidable, bound to happen.
acrid
Unpleasantly sharp or bitter taste or smell
negligent
failing to take proper care of or to give proper attention to
lax
not strictly enforced, undemanding; careless
congested
overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess
smolder
to burn slowly without bursting into flames
impede
to get in the way of, to interfere with the movement of.
cope
to manage problems or difficulties successfully
hurtle
to move with great speed and force
irate
very angry, furious
headlong
with great speed or force, reckless