Coca Frequency List 2
incarnation
(Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ; time passed in a particular bodily form; the act of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas etc.
placebo
(Roman Catholic Church) vespers of the office for the dead; an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug
mantra
(Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns; a commonly repeated word or phrase
cultivation
(agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops; socialization through training and education; a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
kinship
(anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption; a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
aesthetics
(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
anomaly
(astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun); a person who is unusual; deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
pitching
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team; abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)
batting
(baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base; stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
jumper
(basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump; a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing; a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen
pixel
(computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot)
******
(ethnic slur) extremely offensive name for a Black person
lunge
(fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward; the act of moving forward suddenly; make a thrusting forward movement
mapping
(genetics) the process of locating genes on a chromosome; a function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set
upheaval
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building); disturbance usually in protest; a violent disturbance
injunction
(law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity; a formal command or admonition
condemnation
(law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building); the condition of being strongly disapproved of; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
tone
(linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages; the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author; a steady sound without overtones
posit
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning; take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; put before
subgroup
(mathematics) a subset (that is not empty) of a mathematical group; a distinct and often subordinate group within a group
symmetry
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane; balance among the parts of something; (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions
dysfunction
(medicine) any disturbance in the function of an organ or body part
tempo
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played; the rate of some repeating event
unison
(music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves; occurring together or simultaneously; corresponding exactly
funnel
(nautical) smokestack consisting of a shaft for ventilation or the passage of smoke (especially the smokestack of a ship); a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth; a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
complexion
(obsolete) a combination of elements (of dryness and warmth or of the four humors) that was once believed to determine a person's health and temperament; texture and appearance of the skin of the face; the coloring of a person's face
turbulent
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence; characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
proactive
(of a policy or person or action) controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond to it after it happens; descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on events or stimuli or processes that occur subsequently
dysfunctional
(of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ
safe
(of an undertaking) secure from risk; free from danger or the risk of harm; having reached a base without being put out
salient
(of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees; having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
extinct
(of e.g. volcanos) permanently inactive; being out or having grown cold; no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
cloudy
(of especially liquids) clouded as with sediment; full of or covered with clouds; lacking definite form or limits
curly
(of hair) having curls or waves
chestnut
(of hair) of a golden brown to reddish brown color; a dark golden-brown or reddish-brown horse; a small horny callus on the inner surface of a horse's leg
viability
(of living things) capable of normal growth and development; capable of being done in a practical and useful way
cast
(of molten metal or glass) formed by pouring or pressing into a mold; the act of throwing dice; object formed by a mold
exempt
(of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject; (of goods or funds) not subject to taxation; grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
trusted
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
evergreen
(of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year; a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
brown
(of skin) deeply suntanned; of a color similar to that of wood or earth; an orange of low brightness and saturation
loaded
(of statements or questions) charged with associative significance and often meant to mislead or influence; (of weapons) charged with ammunition; very drunk
furiously
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner; in an impassioned or very angry manner; in a manner marked by extreme or violent energy
suspended
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment; temporarily inactive
breaking
(of waves) curling over and crashing into surf or spray; the act of breaking something
synonymous
(of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
superior
(often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by; (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by; of or characteristic of high rank or importance
attentive
(often followed by `to') giving care or attention; taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
traction
(orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing; the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
cohesion
(physics) the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid; (botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals); the state of cohering or sticking together
flavor
(physics) the six kinds of quarks; the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
patronage
(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support; the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; the act of providing approval and support
autism
(psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
narration
(rhetoric) the second section of an oration in which the facts are set forth; the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
detrimental
(sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury
best
(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable; it would be sensible
wonderfully
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
flashy
(used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display; tastelessly showy
smoked
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
size
(used in combination) sized; the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing); the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
****ing
(used of persons) informal intensifiers; intensifier, very colloquial; slang for sexual intercourse
indicative
(usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly; relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple declarative statements; a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact
mantle
(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell; the cloak as a symbol of authority; the layer of the earth between the crust and the core
sequel
a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it; something that follows something else
installment
a part of a published serial; a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals; the act of installing something (as equipment)
ion
a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
swath
a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing); the space created by the swing of a scythe or the cut of a mowing machine
walkway
a path set aside for walking
outpatient
a patient who does not reside in the hospital where he is being treated
preseason
a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation
digest
a periodical that summarizes the news; something that is compiled (as into a single book or file); soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture
czar
a person having great power; a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
freak
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed; someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; lose one's nerve
healer
a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
mathematician
a person skilled in mathematics
paramedic
a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment
DJ
a person who announces and plays popular recorded music; comment on music to be played
breeder
a person who breeds animals
protector
a person who cares for persons or property
drinker
a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess); a person who drinks liquids
beginner
a person who founds or establishes some institution; someone new to a field or activity
tutor
a person who gives private instruction (as in singing or acting); be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction; act as a guardian to someone
precursor
a person who goes before or announces the coming of another; a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction); an indication of the approach of something or someone
convert
a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief; change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; change the nature, purpose, or function of something
helper
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help); a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
dweller
a person who inhabits a particular place
appointee
a person who is appointed to a job or position; an official who is appointed
watcher
a person who keeps a devotional vigil by a sick bed or by a dead body; a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind); a guard who keeps watch
savior
a person who rescues you from harm or danger; a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
cyclist
a person who rides a bicycle
colonist
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
butcher
a person who slaughters or dresses meat for market; a brutal indiscriminate murderer; a retailer of meat
gambler
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events; someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement
gait
a person's manner of walking; a horse's manner of moving; the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
autograph
a person's own signature; something written by one's own hand; mark with one's signature
realist
a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them; a painter who represents the world realistically and not in an idealized or romantic style; a person who accepts the world as it literally is and deals with it accordingly
thirst
a physiological need to drink; strong desire for something (not food or drink); feel the need to drink
chalk
a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces; a pure flat white with little reflectance; a soft whitish calcite
bandage
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body; dress by covering or binding; wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
curve
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approach the batter; a line on a graph representing data; the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
checkpoint
a place (as at a frontier) where travellers are stopped for inspection and clearance
scour
a place that is scoured (especially by running water); rub hard or scrub; examine minutely
pulpit
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
crossroads
a point where a choice must be made; a community of people smaller than a village; a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made
prod
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion; a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; urge on; cause to act
conservatism
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
testosterone
a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
proxy
a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting; a person authorized to act for another
clinician
a practitioner (of medicine or psychology) who does clinical work instead of laboratory experiments
safeguard
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war; make safe
jelly
a preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit; a substance having the consistency of semisolid foods; an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
amen
a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes
footnote
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page; add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
mailbox
a private box for delivery of mail; public box for deposit of mail
seminary
a private place of education for the young; a theological school for training ministers or priests or rabbis
combustion
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light; a state of violent disturbance and excitement; the act of burning something
caravan
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file; a camper equipped with living quarters; travel in a caravan
testament
a profession of belief; either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible; strong evidence for something
hospice
a program of medical and emotional care for the terminally ill; a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order)
browser
a program used to view HTML documents; a viewer who looks around casually without seeking anything in particular
hacker
a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm; someone who plays golf poorly; a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism
implant
a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue; become attached to and embedded in the uterus; fix or set securely or deeply
paranoia
a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur
disco
a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music; popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques; dance to disco music
orphanage
a public institution for the care of orphans; the condition of being a child without living parents
coroner
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
photon
a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle
hustle
a rapid active commotion; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; cause to move furtively and hurriedly
getaway
a rapid escape (as by criminals); the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration
brand
a recognizable kind; identification mark on skin, made by burning; a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
memorabilia
a record of things worth remembering
chronicle
a record or narrative description of past events; record in chronological order; make a historical record
camper
a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling; someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
cutback
a reduction in quantity or rate
encyclopedia
a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
elegance
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics)
flinch
a reflex response to sudden pain; draw back, as with fear or pain
wince
a reflex response to sudden pain; the facial expression of sudden pain; make a face indicating disgust or dislike
fridge
a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor
rebate
a refund of some fraction of the amount paid; a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together; join with a rebate
faucet
a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
footing
a relation that provides the foundation for something; status with respect to the relations between people or groups; a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
bathtub
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
foothill
a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
videotape
a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound; a video recording made on magnetic tape; record on videotape
thaw
a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile; warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt; the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
tenet
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
repercussion
a remote or indirect consequence of some action; a movement back from an impact
caricature
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect; represent in or produce a caricature of
bidding
a request to be present; (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make; an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
preserve
a reservation where animals are protected; a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone; fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
brake
a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle; an area thickly overgrown usually with one kind of plant; any of various ferns of the genus Pteris having pinnately compound leaves and including several popular houseplants
drugstore
a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
reverence
a reverent mental attitude; a profound emotion inspired by a deity; regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
resurrection
a revival from inactivity and disuse; (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
gamble
a risky act or venture; money that is risked for possible monetary gain; play games for money
roadway
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
saloon
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter; tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
bunk
a rough bed (as at a campsite); a long trough for feeding cattle; unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
graffiti
a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls
timetable
a schedule of times of arrivals and departures; a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place
chemist
a scientist who specializes in chemistry; a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
screenplay
a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets
stash
a secret store of valuables or money; save up as for future use
password
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
receptionist
a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors
limestone
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
equilibrium
a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head; a stable situation in which forces cancel one another; a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates
reprint
a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication; a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale; print anew
dynasty
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
bounty
a ship of the British navy; in 1789 part of the crew mutinied against their commander William Bligh and set him afloat in an open boat; generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely; payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
deli
a shop selling ready-to-eat food products
bob
a short abrupt inclination (as of the head); a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line; a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
paddle
a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat; an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board; a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel
errand
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
cycle
a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; a periodically repeated sequence of events; a series of poems or songs on the same theme
predicament
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
artisan
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
cape
a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter; a strip of land projecting into a body of water
scarcity
a small and inadequate amount
germ
a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism; a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use; anything that provides inspiration for later work
fret
a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch; an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief); agitation resulting from active worry
cot
a small bed that folds up for storage or transport; baby bed with high sides made of slats; a sheath worn to protect a finger
booklet
a small book usually having a paper cover
vial
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
minivan
a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car
twig
a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year; branch out in a twiglike manner; understand, usually after some initial difficulty
kayak
a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos; travel in a small canoe
notch
a small cut; a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface; a V-shaped indentation
loophole
a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons; an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
bungalow
a small house with a single story
pouch
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things; (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican); an enclosed space
doughnut
a small ring-shaped friedcake; a toroidal shape
cupboard
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
saucer
a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table; a disk used in throwing competitions; directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
pantry
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
satin
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
facet
a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone); a distinct feature or element in a problem
caste
a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth; (Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity; social status or position conferred by a system based on class
fraternity
a social club for male undergraduates; people engaged in a particular occupation
tanker
a soldier who drives a tank; a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk
anthem
a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school); a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
hymn
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation); praise by singing a hymn; sing a hymn
geologist
a specialist in geology
pediatrician
a specialist in the care of babies
gymnastics
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
margarine
a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
tweak
a squeeze with the fingers; pinch or squeeze sharply; adjust finely
supernova
a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process
ecstasy
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; a state of elated bliss; street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
coma
a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury; (astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed; a usually terminal tuft of hairs especially on a seed
disgrace
a state of dishonor; damage the reputation of; reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
acknowledgment
a statement acknowledging something or someone; a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
plunge
a steep and rapid fall; a brief swim in water; begin with vigor
cornerstone
a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls; a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies; the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
thunderstorm
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
blizzard
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds; a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
gust
a strong current of air
richness
a strong deep vividness of hue; the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; the quality of having high intrinsic value
pointer
a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points game; an indicator as on a dial; (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
stronghold
a strongly fortified defensive structure
coil
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit; tubing that is wound in a spiral
sect
a subdivision of a larger religious group; a dissenting clique
sub
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes; a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States; be a substitute
contaminant
a substance that contaminates
nuance
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
debacle
a sudden and violent collapse; flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer; a sound defeat
avalanche
a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things; a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain; gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snow
scare
a sudden attack of fear; sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events; cause fear in
spill
a sudden drop from an upright position; the act of allowing a fluid to escape; liquid that is spilled
jolt
a sudden impact; an abrupt spasmodic movement; disturb (someone's) composure
twitch
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition; make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion; move or pull with a sudden motion
outburst
a sudden violent disturbance; a sudden violent happening; an unrestrained expression of emotion
resume
a summary of your academic and work history; short descriptive summary (of events); take up or begin anew
vicinity
a surrounding or nearby region
swoop
a swift descent through the air; a very rapid raid; (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
terminology
a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
aquarium
a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
zest
a tart spicy quality; vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment; add herbs or spices to
schoolteacher
a teacher in a school below the college level
varsity
a team representing a college or university; a British abbreviation of `university'; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
audition
a test of the suitability of a performer; the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; perform in order to get a role
coupon
a test sample of some substance; a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed
silicon
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
willow
a textile machine having a system of revolving spikes for opening and cleaning raw textile fibers; any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
robber
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
band
a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body); an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material; a restraint put around something to hold it together
smear
a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope; slanderous defamation; an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
chromosome
a threadlike body in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order
menace
a threat or the act of threatening; something that is a source of danger; act in a threatening manner
beacon
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships; a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance; a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
puzzle
a toy that tests your ingenuity; a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution; be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide
graveyard
a tract of land used for burials
dissertation
a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
cliche
a trite or obvious remark
ho
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
torque
a twisting force
wring
a twisting squeeze; twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid
syllable
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
dye
a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair; color with dye
vector
a variable quantity that can be resolved into components; any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease; a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction
partition
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another); (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit; the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
holler
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); a small valley between mountains; shout out
billionaire
a very rich person whose material wealth is valued at more than a billion dollars
speck
a very small spot; a slight but appreciable addition; (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
skyscraper
a very tall building with many stories
babe
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
reed
a vibrator consisting of a thin strip of stiff material that vibrates to produce a tone when air streams over it; United States physician who proved that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes (1851-1902); United States journalist who reported on the October Revolution from Petrograd in 1917; founded the Communist Labor Party in America in 1919; is buried in the Kremlin in Moscow (1887-1920)
parade
a visible display; a ceremonial procession including people marching; an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things
cloud
a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude; any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible; out of touch with reality
tapestry
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs; a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery; something that resembles a tapestry in its complex pictorial designs
stairway
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
hone
a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors; sharpen with a hone; make perfect or complete
hostess
a woman innkeeper; a woman host; a woman steward on an airplane
bikini
a woman's very brief bathing suit; an atoll in the Marshall Islands; formerly used by the United States as a site for testing nuclear weapons
verb
a word that serves as the predicate of a sentence; a content word that denotes an action or a state
subpoena
a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court; serve or summon with a subpoena
warranty
a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
malpractice
a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct; professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage
receptive
able to absorb liquid (not repellent); open to arguments, ideas, or change; ready or willing to receive favorably
pleasing
able to please or win approval; giving pleasure and satisfaction; giving pleasure or satisfaction
hardy
able to survive under unfavorable conditions; having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; resolute and without fear
thirsty
able to take in large quantities of moisture; feeling a need or desire to drink; needing moisture
osteoporosis
abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
swelling
abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement; the swelling of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
swollen
abnormally expanded or increased in size; (`swollen' is sometimes used in combination); abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas; overfull with water
monstrous
abnormally large; distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous; shockingly brutal or cruel
grassy
abounding in grass
speedy
accomplished rapidly and without delay; characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
adopted
acquired as your own by free choice; having been taken into a specific relationship
buyout
acquisition of a company by purchasing a controlling percentage of its stock
mobilization
act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: "mobilization of the troops"; act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
deprivation
act of depriving someone of food or money or rights; the disadvantage that results from losing something; a state of extreme poverty
enrichment
act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding; a gift that significantly increases the recipient's wealth
displacement
act of removing from office or employment; to move something from its natural environment; (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that transfers affect or reaction from the original object to some more acceptable one
hasten
act or move at high speed; cause to occur rapidly; step on it
abstinence
act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite; the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
affected
acted upon; influenced; speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression; being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
cleansing
acting like an antiseptic; cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands; the act of making something clean
vigor
active strength of body or mind; an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing); forceful exertion
wrongdoing
activity that transgresses moral or civil law; departure from what is ethically acceptable
supplemental
added to complete or make up a deficiency; functioning in a subsidiary or supporting capacity
inscribe
address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication; write, engrave, or print as a lasting record; draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible
hospitalize
admit into a hospital
progressively
advancing in amount or intensity
victimization
adversity resulting from being made a victim; an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
worn
affected by wear; damaged by long use; showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
reaffirm
affirm once again
precarious
affording no ease or reassurance; not secure; beset with difficulties; dangerously insecure
enjoyable
affording satisfaction or pleasure
anew
again but in a new or different way
taunt
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing; harass with persistent criticism or carping
gal
alliterative term for girl (or woman); a unit of gravitational acceleration equal to one centimeter per second per second (named after Galileo); United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
glamour
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal); cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
translucent
almost transparent; allowing light to pass through diffusely
cartridge
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun; an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable; a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment
riches
an abundance of material possessions and resources
sulfur
an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions); treat with sulphur in order to preserve
salute
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat; a formal military gesture of respect; an act of honor or courteous recognition
township
an administrative division of a county
sow
an adult female hog; introduce into an environment; place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
rover
an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement; someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
flyer
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; someone who operates an aircraft; someone who travels by air
populist
an advocate of democratic principles
spokesperson
an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
handler
an agent who handles something or someone; (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team; one who trains or exhibits animals
scribble
an aimless drawing; poor handwriting; write down quickly without much attention to detail
squadron
an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group; a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms; a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task
nicotine
an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide
fuss
an angry disturbance; a rapid active commotion; a quarrel about petty points
Emmy
an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
gleam
an appearance of reflected light; a flash of light (especially reflected light); appear briefly
dryer
an appliance that removes moisture
pedestal
an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue); a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority); a support or foundation
infantry
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
ramification
an arrangement of branching parts; the act of branching out or dividing into branches; a development that complicates a situation
bouquet
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present; a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
guise
an artful or simulated semblance
modernist
an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles
pronouncement
an authoritative declaration
monarchy
an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
pageant
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes; a rich and spectacular ceremony
blender
an electrically powered mixer with whirling blades that mix or chop or liquefy foods
neutron
an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus
levee
an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing; a pier that provides a landing place on a river; a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
teller
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money; an official appointed to count the votes (especially in legislative assembly); United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)
furnace
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
enclave
an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it
walker
an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk; a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk; a shoe designed for comfortable walking
gateway
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
para
an estuary in northern Brazil into which the Tocantins River flows; 100 para equal 1 dinar in Yugoslavia; port city in northern Brazil in the Amazon delta; main port and commercial center for the Amazon River basin
inception
an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
repeat
an event that repeats; to say again or imitate; to say, state, or perform again
devastation
an event that results in total destruction; the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed; the state of being decayed or destroyed
quiz
an examination consisting of a few short questions; examine someone's knowledge of something
clipping
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine; the act of clipping or snipping; cutting down to the desired size or shape
congratulations
an expression of approval and commendation
reorganization
an extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government; the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
racket
an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit; a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games; a loud and disturbing noise
balk
an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base; the area on a billiard table behind the balkline; one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
dent
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow); an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening); a depression scratched or carved into a surface
perk
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right); gain or regain energy
stoop
an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward; small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house; basin for holy water
misconception
an incorrect conception
refinery
an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance
malaria
an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever
foray
an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence); a sudden short attack; briefly enter enemy territory
query
an instance of questioning; pose a question
yawn
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired; be wide open
whim
an odd or fanciful or capricious idea; a sudden desire
umpire
an official at a baseball game; be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
visitation
an official visit for inspection or supervision; any disaster or catastrophe; an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
recruiter
an official who enlists personnel for military service; someone who supplies members or employees
burden
an onerous or difficult concern; the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse; weight to be borne or conveyed
conflict
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); an incompatibility of dates or events; opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
projector
an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen; an optical device for projecting a beam of light
curfew
an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited; a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions; the time that the curfew signal is sounded
sprig
an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers; a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
console
an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture); a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system); housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
skin
an outer surface (usually thin); a bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal; a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
sleeper
an unexpected hit; tropical fish that resembles a goby and rests quietly on the bottom in shallow water; a piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed
skid
an unexpected slide; one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects; a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
sprawl
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about; an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities; sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
improvisation
an unplanned expedient; a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation); a performance given extempore without planning or preparation
lurch
an unsteady uneven gait; the act of moving forward suddenly; abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)
blockbuster
an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel); a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)
bash
an uproarious party; a vigorous blow; hit hard
ascent
an upward slope or grade (as in a road); the act of changing location in an upward direction; a movement upward
quarry
animal hunted or caught for food; a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate; a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
merit
any admirable quality or attribute; the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance); be worthy or deserving
stressor
any agent that causes stress to an organism
manure
any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material; spread manure, as for fertilization
cedar
any cedar of the genus Cedrus; durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests; any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
reptile
any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises turtles snakes lizards alligators crocodiles and extinct forms
oxide
any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical
garnish
any decoration added as a trimming or adornment; something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration; decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
fuse
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant; an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded; make liquid or plastic by heating
festivity
any joyous diversion
trek
any long and difficult trip; a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers); make a long and difficult journey
machine
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks; a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point; a group that controls the activities of a political party
clog
any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction; footwear usually with wooden soles; a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps
antibody
any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response
fern
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
citrus
any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions; any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds
melon
any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh; any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers
orchid
any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
thrift
any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers; extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
hound
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears; someone who is morally reprehensible; pursue or chase relentlessly
bison
any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns
kite
any of several small graceful hawks of the family Accipitridae having long pointed wings and feeding on insects and small animals; plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string; a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float
lotion
any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin; liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
fir
any of various evergreen trees of the genus Abies; chiefly of upland areas; nonresinous wood of a fir tree
boom
any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring; a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set; a deep prolonged loud noise
yeast
any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division; a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
slug
any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no external shell; a projectile that is fired from a gun; an idle slothful person
mahogany
any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish; wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
undertaking
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; the trade of a funeral director
defining
any process serving to define the shape of something
impediment
any structure that makes progress difficult; something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
cactus
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
deity
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
flea
any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
scripture
any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group; the sacred writings of the Christian religions
reappear
appear again
ratify
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
regiment
army unit smaller than a division; assign to a regiment; subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
brigade
army unit smaller than a division; form or unite into a brigade
inflammation
arousal to violent emotion; a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat; the act of setting something on fire
touching
arousing affect; the act of putting two things together with no space between them; the event of something coming in contact with the body
amusing
arousing or provoking laughter; providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
attainment
arrival at a new stage; the act of achieving an aim; an ability that has been acquired by training
instinctively
as a matter of instinct
admittedly
as acknowledged
soaring
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual; moving to great heights with little apparent effort; of imposing height; especially standing out above others
valuation
assessed price; an appraisal of the value of something
rename
assign a new name to; name again or anew
relegate
assign to a class or kind; refer to another person for decision or judgment; assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
promised
assured by (usually) spoken agreement
dearly
at a great cost; with affection; in a sincere and heartfelt manner
then
at a specific prior time; subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors); at that time
engaging
attracting or delighting
inviting
attractive and tempting
shun
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of; expel from a community or group
rustic
awkwardly simple and provincial; characteristic of the fields or country; used of idealized country life
misconduct
bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf; activity that transgresses moral or civil law; manage badly or incompetently
sling
bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck; a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released; a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
metric
based on the meter as a standard of measurement; the rhythmic arrangement of syllables; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
gravy
basically the juices that drip from cooking meats; a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
impede
be a hindrance or obstacle to; block passage through
outnumber
be larger in number
beware
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
suffice
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
mindful
bearing in mind; attentive to
defeated
beaten or overcome; not victorious; disappointingly unsuccessful; people who are defeated
darkened
become or made dark by lack of light; (of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
assimilate
become similar to one's environment; make similar; become similar in sound
dwindle
become smaller or lose substance
generalize
become systemic and spread throughout the body; draw from specific cases for more general cases; speak or write in generalities
modernize
become technologically advanced; make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
melting
becoming liquid; the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
obedience
behavior intended to please your parents; the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person; the trait of being willing to obey
singular
being a single and separate person or thing; grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit; composed of one member, set, or kind
sliding
being a smooth continuous motion
beforehand
being ahead of time or need; ahead of time; in anticipation
waiting
being and remaining ready and available for use; the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
coordinated
being dexterous in the use of more than one set of muscle movements; operating as a unit; intentionally matched
operative
being in force or having or exerting force; effective; producing a desired effect; of or relating to a surgical operation
inspired
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
continental
being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe; of or relating to or characteristic of a continent; of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
fundamental
being or involving basic facts or principles; far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something; serving as an essential component
muted
being or made softer or less loud or clear; in a softened tone
fitting
being precisely fitting and right; in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion; putting clothes on to see whether they fit
said
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
duplicate
being two identical; identically copied from an original; a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
vacancy
being unoccupied; an empty area or space
virgin
being used or worked for the first time; in a state of sexual virginity; a person who has never had sex
sweaty
being wet with perspiration
infer
believe to be the case; guess correctly; solve by guessing; reason by deduction; establish by deduction
leftist
believing in or supporting tenets of the political left; a person who belongs to the political left
wrath
belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins); intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
secondary
belonging to a lower class or rank; not of major importance; being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
sectarian
belonging to or characteristic of a sect; of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects; a member of a sect
frontal
belonging to the front part; of or adjacent to the forehead or frontal bone; meeting front to front
bourgeois
belonging to the middle class; conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class; (according to Marxist thought) being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class
contemporary
belonging to the present time; characteristic of the present; occurring in the same period of time
mundane
belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly; concerned with the world or worldly matters; found in the ordinary course of events
rum
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; liquor distilled from fermented molasses; a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards
profile
biographical sketch; an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics; a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers
obstruct
block passage through; shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
hide
body covering of a living animal; the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal); prevent from being seen or discovered
defiant
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
maritime
bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea; relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
finite
bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent; of verbs; relating to forms of the verb that are limited in time by a tense and (usually) show agreement with number and person
chandelier
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
disintegrate
break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity; lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; cause to undergo fission or lose particles
coping
brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
caption
brief description accompanying an illustration; taking exception; especially an quibble based on a captious argument; translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen
unearth
bring to light; lay bare through digging
resurgence
bringing again into activity and prominence
born
brought into existence; being talented through inherited qualities; British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970)
rebuilding
building again
rink
building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
clam
burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness; flesh of either hard-shell or soft-shell clams; a piece of paper money worth one dollar
electronically
by electronic means
federally
by federal government
engender
call forth; make children
attributable
capable of being attributed
convertible
capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy; capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value; designed to be changed from one use or form to another
folding
capable of being folded up and stored; the act of folding; a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
identifiable
capable of being identified
manageable
capable of being managed or controlled; capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do
palpable
capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt; can be felt by palpation
adjustable
capable of being regulated; capable of being changed so as to match or fit
prudent
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
packing
carrying something in a pack on the back; the enclosure of something in a package or box; any material used especially to protect something
overshadow
cast a shadow upon; exceed in importance; outweigh; make appear small by comparison
renounce
cast off or disown; turn away from; give up; leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
overtake
catch up with and possibly overtake; overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli; travel past
stuck
caught or fixed; baffled
completed
caught; (of a marriage) completed by the first act of sexual intercourse after the ceremony; successfully completed or brought to an end
annoy
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
afflict
cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed; cause pain or suffering in; cause great unhappiness for; distress
energize
cause to be alert and energetic; raise to a higher energy level
resurrect
cause to become alive again; return from the dead; restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state
detach
cause to become detached or separated; take off; come to be detached; separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment
disseminate
cause to become widely known
soothe
cause to feel better; give moral or emotional strength to
humiliate
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
accelerated
caused to go more rapidly; speeded up, as of an academic course
humiliating
causing awareness of your shortcomings
appalling
causing consternation; an experience that appalls
binding
causing constipation; hindering freedom of movement; executed with proper legal authority
dismal
causing dejection
dread
causing fear or dread or terror; fearful expectation or anticipation; be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
horrific
causing fear or dread or terror; grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
sensational
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion; relating to or concerned in sensation; commanding attention
addictive
causing or characterized by addiction
depressing
causing or suggestive of sorrow or gloom; causing dejection
thrilling
causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock; causing a surge of emotion or excitement
wilt
causing to become limp or drooping; any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots; become limp
positioning
causing to fall into line or into position; the act of putting something in a certain place
armchair
chair with a support on each side for arms
altered
changed in form or character without becoming something else; having testicles or ovaries removed; changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
patriarchal
characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line; relating to or characteristic of a man who is older or higher in rank
worldly
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world; concerned with secular rather than sacred matters; very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world
solemn
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
closeness
characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes); a feeling of being intimate and belonging together; close or warm friendship
dissident
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards; disagreeing, especially with a majority; a person who dissents from some established policy
fine
characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment; minutely precise especially in differences in meaning; free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity
faulty
characterized by errors; having a defect
factual
characterized by fact; of or relating to or characterized by facts; existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not
gothic
characterized by gloom and mystery and the grotesque; of or relating to the Goths; of or relating to the language of the ancient Goths
gloomy
characterized by hopelessness; filled with gloom; depressingly dark; causing dejection
unresolved
characterized by musical dissonance; harmonically unresolved; not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought; not solved
obsessive
characterized by or constituting an obsession; a person who has obsessions
forceful
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical); forceful and definite in expression or action
minute
characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination; infinitely or immeasurably small; immeasurably small
downright
characterized by plain blunt honesty; complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers; thoroughgoing
repetitive
characterized by repetition; persistently continual
geometric
characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration; of or relating to or determined by geometry
inflammatory
characterized or caused by inflammation; arousing to action or rebellion
tofu
cheeselike food made of curdled soybean milk
pan
chimpanzees; more closely related to Australopithecus than to other pongids; shallow container made of metal; cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
world
class - ranking above all others
hierarchical
classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers
cleanse
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing; purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins
unmistakable
clearly evident to the mind; clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
compact
closely and firmly united or packed together; having component parts closely crowded together; heavy and compact in form or stature
apparel
clothing in general; provide with clothes or put clothes on
attire
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
glaze
coating for fabrics, ceramics, metal, etc.; a glossy finish on a fabric; any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
blue
collar - of or designating manual industrial work or workers; of those who work for wages especially manual or industrial laborers
amass
collect or gather; get or gather together
witty
combining clever conception and facetious expression
recurring
coming back
sixteenth
coming next after the fifteenth in position; position 16 in a countable series of things; one part in sixteen equal parts
seventeenth
coming next after the sixteenth in position; position 17 in a countable series of things
herring
commercially important food fish of northern waters of both Atlantic and Pacific; valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
reimbursement
compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.
emulate
compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with; imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software; strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
serene
completely clear and fine; not agitated; without losing self-possession
devoid
completely lacking; completely wanting or lacking
runaway
completely out of control; an easy victory; someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
conglomerate
composed of heterogeneous elements gathered into a mass; a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization; a composite rock made up of particles of varying size
retrospective
concerned with or related to the past; an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work
moral
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles; psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect; arising from the sense of right and wrong
entrust
confer a trust upon; put into the care or protection of someone
self
confidence - freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
kosher
conforming to dietary laws; proper or legitimate; food that fulfills the requirements of Jewish dietary law
self
conscious - excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior; aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
disapprove
consider bad or wrong; deem wrong or inappropriate
liken
consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
assorted
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity); of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
powdered
consisting of fine particles
blatant
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
discrete
constituting a separate entity or part
cramped
constricted in size
time
consuming - of a task that takes time and patience
humid
containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
fatty
containing or composed of fat; a rotund individual
salty
containing or filled with salt; one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of sea water; engagingly stimulating or provocative
illicit
contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention; contrary to or forbidden by law
redeem
convert into cash; of commercial papers; pay off (loans or promissory notes); to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange
transcribe
convert the genetic information in (a strand of DNA) into a strand of RNA, especially messenger RNA; make a phonetic transcription of; write out from speech, notes, etc.
frying
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
reserved
cool and formal in manner; marked by self-restraint and reticence; set aside for the use of a particular person or party
replica
copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
hard
core - extremely explicit; intensely loyal; stubbornly resistant to change or improvement
rhyme
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds); a piece of poetry; compose rhymes
analogous
corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin; similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
cross
country - moving across open country rather than following tracks or roads; from one side of a country to the other; across the countryside
strew
cover; be dispersed over; spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
sealed
covered with a waterproof coating; having been paved; determined irrevocably
wooded
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
rusty
covered with or consisting of rust; of the brown color of rust; ancient
remake
creation that is created again or anew; make new
porn
creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
rounded
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged; a chubby body
clientele
customers collectively
suicidal
dangerous to yourself or your interests
murky
dark or gloomy; (of especially liquids) clouded as with sediment
present
day - belonging to the present time
modern
day - characteristic of the present
stated
declared as fact; explicitly stated
mosaic
decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone fitted together; of or relating to Moses or the laws and writings attributed to him; art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
decor
decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior
demolish
defeat soundly; destroy completely; humiliate or depress completely
self
defense - the act of defending yourself
meager
deficient in amount or quality or extent
sterile
deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention; incapable of reproducing; free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
avoidance
deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
immoral
deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong; morally unprincipled; marked by immorality; deviating from what is considered right or proper or good
needy
demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree; poor enough to need help from others; needy people collectively
stringent
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
oriental
denoting or characteristic of the biogeographic region including southern Asia and the Malay Archipelago as far as the Philippines and Borneo and Java; a member of an Oriental race; the term is regarded as offensive by Asians (especially by Asian Americans)
aerobic
depending on free oxygen or air; based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency
collateral
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines; situated or running side by side; accompany, concomitant
admirable
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; inspiring admiration or approval
redesign
design anew, make a new design for
numerical
designated by or expressed in numbers; relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers; measured or expressed in numbers
disposable
designed to be disposed of after use; free or available for use or disposition; an item that can be disposed of after it has been used
obscene
designed to incite to indecency or lust; suggestive of or tending to moral looseness; offensive to the mind
notwithstanding
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
assassinate
destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation; murder; especially of socially prominent persons
cut off
detached by cutting; remove by or as if by cutting; cut off and stop
self
determination - determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion; government of a political unit by its own people
measured
determined by measurement; the rhythmic arrangement of syllables; with care and dignity
mike
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
strangle
die from strangulation; kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air; struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
variant
differing from a norm or standard; exhibiting or tending to variation and change; something a little different from others of the same type
troublesome
difficult to deal with
three
dimensional - involving or relating to three dimensions or aspects; giving the illusion of depth; having three dimensions
impaired
diminished in strength, quality, or utility; mentally or physically unfit
pointed
direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant; having a point
lame
disabled in the feet or legs; pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness; a fabric interwoven with threads of metal
revealing
disclosing unintentionally; showing or making known; the speech act of making something evident
intimidating
discouraging through fear
rediscover
discover again
observed
discovered or determined by scientific observation
confidentiality
discretion in keeping secret information; the state of being secret
racist
discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion; based on racial intolerance; a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others
nausea
disgust so strong it makes you feel sick; the state that precedes vomiting
outlaw
disobedient to or defiant of law; contrary to or forbidden by law; someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime
luxurious
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses; rich and superior in quality
daring
disposed to venture or take risks; radically new or original; the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
torn
disrupted by the pull of contrary forces; having edges that are jagged from injury
divisive
dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
mileage
distance measured in miles; a travel allowance at a given rate per mile traveled; the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned
brandy
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
winery
distillery where wine is made
unsettle
disturb the composure of
halve
divide by two; divide into halves
waive
do without or cease to hold or adhere to; lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime
makeshift
done or made using whatever is available; something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
precipitate
done with very great haste and without due deliberation; a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering; separate as a fine suspension of solid particles
cringe
draw back, as with fear or pain; show submission or fear
interdisciplinary
drawing from or characterized by participation of two or more fields of study
centralized
drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority; concentrated on or clustered around a central point or purpose
uniformed
dressed in a uniform
raisin
dried grape
brew
drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling; sit or let sit in boiling water so as to extract the flavor; prepare by brewing
banish
drive away; expel, as if by official decree; expel from a community or group
pigment
dry coloring matter (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint etc); color or dye with a pigment; acquire pigment; become colored or imbued
vegetarian
eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products
asparagus
edible young shoots of the asparagus plant; plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
cost
effective - productive relative to the cost
careless
effortless and unstudied; marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful; (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration
eggplant
egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow; hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable
alligator
either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts; leather made from alligator's hide; crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes
spew
eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical; eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
chic
elegant and stylish; elegance by virtue of being fashionable
fluorescent
emitting light during exposure to radiation from an external source; brilliantly colored and apparently giving off light; a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp
holistic
emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole
envelop
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
open
ended - allowing for future changes or revisions; allowing for a spontaneous response; without fixed limits or restrictions
conspire
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose
combatant
engaging in or ready for combat; someone who fights (or is fighting)
augment
enlarge or increase; grow or intensify
exaggerated
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness; enlarged to an abnormal degree; represented as greater than is true or reasonable
burglary
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
elude
escape, either physically or mentally; be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by; avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
spotted
especially of reputation; having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
plump
euphemisms for slightly fat; straight down especially heavily or abruptly; the sound of a sudden heavy fall
universally
everywhere
biopsy
examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease
congestion
excessive crowding; excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
zeal
excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end; prompt willingness; a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
hysteria
excessive or uncontrollable fear; neurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks and disturbances of sensory and motor functions; state of violent mental agitation
rigor
excessive sternness; something hard to endure; the quality of being logically valid
obese
excessively fat
startled
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
conditioner
exercise that conditions the body; a substance used in washing (clothing or hair) to make things softer; a trainer of athletes
live
exerting force or containing energy; of current relevance; in current use or ready for use
plentiful
existing in great number or quantity; affording an abundant supply; producing in abundance
nominal
existing in name only; insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal); being value in terms of specification on currency or stock certificates rather than purchasing power
anticipated
expected hopefully
pessimistic
expecting the worst in this worst of all possible worlds
deport
expel from a country; hand over to the authorities of another country; behave in a certain manner
relive
experience again, often in the imagination
triumphant
experiencing triumph; joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
arch
expert in skulduggery; (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension; (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
damned
expletives used informally as intensifiers; in danger of the eternal punishment of hell; in a damnable manner
colonialism
exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
ooh
express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
commend
express approval of; mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship; express a good opinion of
quantify
express as a number or measure or quantity; use as a quantifier
unspoken
expressed without speech; especially because words would be inappropriate or inadequate; not made explicit
negative
expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial; having the quality of something harmful or unpleasant; characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
eloquent
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
bumper
extraordinarily abundant; a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage; a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)
tremendously
extremely
rosemary
extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats; widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
iron
extremely robust; home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth; a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
adherence
faithful support for a religion or cause or political party; the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
sophistication
falsification by the use of sophistry; misleading by means of specious fallacies; the quality or character of being intellectually sophisticated and worldly through cultivation or experience or disillusionment; being expert or having knowledge of some technical subject
fillet
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members; a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish; a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef
buckle
fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong; a shape distorted by twisting or folding; fold or collapse
bonding
fastening firmly together; (dentistry) a technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth's enamel; a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child)
biased
favoring one person or side over another
dismay
fear resulting from the awareness of danger; the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles; fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
grieve
feel grief; eat one's heart out; cause to feel sorrow
rejoice
feel happiness or joy; to express great joy; be ecstatic with joy
caring
feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others; showing a care; having or displaying warmth or affection
ecstatic
feeling great rapture or delight
mare
female equine animal; a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
pen
female swan; a writing implement with a point from which ink flows; an enclosure for confining livestock
horrify
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
inflate
fill with gas or air; exaggerate or make bigger; increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value
shady
filled with shade; not as expected; of questionable taste or morality
bankrupt
financially ruined; someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts; reduce to bankruptcy
solving
finding a solution to a problem
locked
firmly fastened or secured against opening
twenty
first - coming next after the twentieth in position
eldest
first in order of birth; the offspring who came first in the order of birth
forty
five - being five more than forty; a .45-caliber pistol
tame
flat and uninspiring; brought from wildness into a domesticated state; very restrained or quiet
engulf
flow over or cover completely; engross (oneself) fully
wreath
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes; encircle with or as if with a wreath
trickle
flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
ensuing
following immediately and as a result of what went before
Marxist
following the ideas of Marx and Engels; an advocate of Marxism; emotionally charged terms used to refer to extreme radicals or revolutionaries
appetizer
food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
folly
foolish or senseless behavior; the trait of acting stupidly or rashly; the quality of being rash and foolish
special
for a special service or occasion; adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose; surpassing what is common or usual or expected
principally
for the most part
dispel
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings; to cause to separate and go in different directions
suppression
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation; (botany) the failure to develop of some part or organ of a plant
encircle
form a circle around; bind with something round or circular; be around
theorize
form or construct theories; construct a theory about; to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
doubtful
fraught with uncertainty or doubt; open to doubt or suspicion; unsettled in mind or opinion
diarrhea
frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
snail
freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell; edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic; gather snails
expansive
friendly and open and willing to talk; marked by exaggerated feelings of euphoria and delusions of grandeur; able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
second hand
from a source of previously owned goods; hand marking seconds on a timepiece; an intermediate person; used in the phrase `at second hand'
ostensibly
from appearances alone
throughout
from first to last; used to refer to cited works
overboard
from on board a vessel into the water; to extremes
humorous
full of or characterized by humor
endow
furnish with an endowment; give qualities or abilities to
funded
furnished with funds
extra
further or added; added to a regular schedule; more than is needed, desired, or required
intended
future; betrothed; intentional or planned
mower
garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
glean
gather, as of natural products
concentrated
gathered together or made less diffuse; of or relating to a solution whose dilution has been reduced; intensely focused
bug
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate; a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly; a fault or defect in a system or machine
approved
generally or especially officially judged acceptable or satisfactory; established by authority; given authoritative approval
obstruction
getting in someone's way; the act of obstructing; any structure that makes progress difficult
bestow
give as a gift; present; bestow a quality on
revitalize
give new life or vigor to; restore strength
honorary
given as an honor without the normal duties
licensed
given official approval to act
outspoken
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently; characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
rendering
giving in acknowledgment of obligation; perspective drawing of an architect's design; a coat of stucco applied to a masonry wall
captive
giving or marked by complete attention to; in captivity; an animal that is confined
ardent
glowing or shining like fire; characterized by strong enthusiasm; characterized by intense emotion
loot
goods or money obtained illegally; informal terms for money; take illegally; of intellectual property
handshake
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
somber
grave or even gloomy in character; lacking brightness or color; dull
delightful
greatly pleasing or entertaining
underwater
growing or remaining under water; beneath the surface of the water
alcoholism
habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms; an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
one
half - one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
typewriter
hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
logistics
handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed
concur
happen simultaneously; be in accord; be in agreement
recurrence
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
nightly
happening every night; at the end of each day
high
happy and excited and energetic; slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana); (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')
molest
harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to; annoy continually or chronically
tart
harsh; tasting sour like a lemon; a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust
denote
have as a meaning; be a sign or indication of; make known; make an announcement
bearded
having a growth of hairlike awns; having hair on the cheeks and chin
jagged
having a sharply uneven surface or outline; having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed
in depth
having a specified depth
disgusted
having a strong distaste from surfeit
ringing
having a tendency to reverberate or be repeatedly reflected; the giving of a ring as a token of engagement; having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
allergic
having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); characterized by or caused by allergy
emptiness
having an empty stomach; the state of containing nothing; the quality of being valueless or futile
distorted
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented; so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly; strained or wrenched out of normal shape
clad
having an outer covering especially of thin metal; wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
angular
having angles or an angular shape; measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
fragmented
having been divided; having the unity destroyed
wed
having been taken in marriage; the fourth day of the week; the third working day; take in marriage
bony
having bones especially many or prominent bones; very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; composed of or containing bone
aboriginal
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state; of or pertaining to members of the indigenous people of Australia; characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
rectangular
having four right angles; having a set of mutually perpendicular axes; meeting at right angles
invaluable
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
brittle
having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped; (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured; lacking warmth and generosity of spirit
airy
having little or no perceptible weight; so light as to resemble air; not practical or realizable; speculative; characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
multilateral
having many parts or sides
engaged
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged; built against or attached to a wall; having services contracted for
leafy
having or covered with leaves
bloody
having or covered with or accompanied by blood; (used of persons) informal intensifiers; extremely
ultraviolet
having or employing wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays; lying outside the visible spectrum at its violet end; radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
dignified
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance; having or showing self-esteem
multiple
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual; the product of a quantity by an integer
preoccupied
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something; deeply absorbed in thought
adept
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
thriving
having or showing vigorous vegetal or animal life; very lively and profitable
pertinent
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand; being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
paramount
having superior power and influence
anecdotal
having the character of an anecdote; characterized by or given to telling anecdotes
bipolar
having two poles; of, pertaining to, or occurring in both polar regions; of or relating to manic depressive illness
hairy
hazardous and frightening; having or covered with hair
audible
heard or perceptible by the ear; a football play is changed orally after both teams have assumed their positions at the line of scrimmage
china
high quality porcelain originally made only in China; a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world; dishware made of high quality porcelain
metaphysical
highly abstract and overly theoretical; without material form or substance; pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics
enlightened
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; having knowledge and spiritual insight; freed from illusion
disgusting
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
hearth
home symbolized as a part of the fireplace; an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room); an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
emeritus
honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title `emeritus' as in `professor emeritus'; `retired from assigned duties' need not imply that one is inactive; a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties
hip
hop - an urban youth culture associated with rap music and the fashions of African-American residents of the inner city; genre of African-American music of the 1980s and 1990s in which rhyming lyrics are chanted to a musical accompaniment; several forms of rap have emerged
insulin
hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
condominium
housing consisting of a complex of dwelling units (as an apartment house) in which each unit is individually owned; one of the dwelling units in a condominium
parody
humorous or satirical mimicry; a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way; make a spoof of or make fun of
intolerance
impatience with annoyances; unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs
equitable
implying justice dictated by reason, conscience, and a natural sense of what is fair to all
venerable
impressive by reason of age; profoundly honored
rash
imprudently incurring risk; marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
boldly
in a bold manner
markedly
in a clearly noticeable manner
tangled
in a confused mass; highly complex or intricate
dangerously
in a dangerous manner
delicately
in a delicate manner
generously
in a generous manner
gracefully
in a graceful manner; in a gracious or graceful manner
hastily
in a hurried or hasty manner
famously
in a manner or to an extent that is well known; in a splendid manner
paradoxically
in a paradoxical manner
peacefully
in a peaceful manner
prominently
in a prominent way
comparatively
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
relentlessly
in a relentless manner
plainly
in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment; unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
spiritually
in a spiritual manner
funky
in a state of cowardly fright; stylish and modern in an unconventional way; (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
stunned
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; knocked unconscious by a heavy blow; filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
dissatisfied
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
subtly
in a subtle manner
tentatively
in a tentative manner
brutally
in a vicious manner
vividly
in a vivid manner
willingly
in a willing manner
wisely
in a wise manner
regular
in accord with regular practice or procedure; relating to a person who does something regularly; officially full-time
trendy
in accord with the latest fad
awkwardly
in an awkward manner
embryonic
in an early stage of development; of an organism prior to birth or hatching
pleasantly
in an enjoyable manner; in a cheerful manner
brilliantly
in an extremely intelligent way; with brightness
intellectually
in an intellectual manner
understandably
in an intelligible manner
unfairly
in an unfair manner
unanimous
in complete agreement; acting together as a single undiversified whole
jointly
in conjunction with; combined; in collaboration or cooperation
flux
in constant change; a flow or discharge; a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action
pro
in favor of (an action or proposal etc.); favoring a proposition, opinion, etc.; an argument in favor of a proposal
going
in full operation; advancing toward a goal; act of departing
upstate
in or toward the northern parts of a state
alternatively
in place of, or as an alternative to
academically
in regard to academic matters
downstream
in the direction of a stream's current; away from the source or with the current
assimilation
in the theories of Jean Piaget: the application of a general schema to a particular instance; a linguistic process by which a sound becomes similar to an adjacent sound; the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
brother
in-law - a brother by marriage
mother
in-law - the mother of your spouse
unthinkable
incapable of being conceived or considered
unbearable
incapable of being put up with
barren
incapable of sustaining life; not bearing offspring; completely wanting or lacking
disparate
including markedly dissimilar elements; fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
halfway
including only half or a portion; at a point midway between two extremes; equally distant from the extremes
internalize
incorporate within oneself; make subjective or personal
magnify
increase in size, volume or significance; make large; to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
amplify
increase the volume of; exaggerate or make bigger; increase in size, volume or significance
incremental
increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions
raising
increasing in quantity or value; the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child; helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
zero
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration; indicating an initial point or origin; having no measurable or otherwise determinable value
tuberculosis
infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
punitive
inflicting punishment
acquaint
inform; make familiar or acquainted; cause to come to know personally
cracked
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide; used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
chopper
informal terms for a human `tooth'; a grounder that bounces high in the air; a butcher's knife having a large square blade
unused
infrequently exposed to; not yet put into use; not in active use
ancestral
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent; of or belonging to or inherited from an ancestor
ancestry
inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline; the descendants of one individual
punctuate
insert punctuation marks into; interrupt periodically; to stress, single out as important
token
insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal); a metal or plastic disk that can be used (as a substitute for coins) in slot machines; an individual instance of a type of symbol
hypocrisy
insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have; an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
*******
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous; excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
self
interest - concern for your own interests and welfare; taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
infuse
introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes; undergo the process of infusion; let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
backer
invests in a theatrical production
cerebral
involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct; of or relating to the cerebrum or brain
unilateral
involving only one part or side; tracing descent from either the paternal or the maternal line only
unsafe
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm; lacking in security or safety; not safe from attack
causal
involving or constituting a cause; causing
contentious
involving or likely to cause controversy; inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
transnational
involving or operating in several nations or nationalities
grunt
medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught; the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs; an unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker
sane
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder; marked by sound judgment
sparkle
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; the quality of shining with a bright reflected light; the occurrence of a small flash or spark
subsistence
minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting; the state of existing in reality; having substance; a means of surviving
last
minute - just before a deadline; at the last minute
confound
mistake one thing for another; be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
ambivalence
mixed feelings or emotions
fellowship
money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research; an association of people who share common beliefs or activities; the state of being with someone
worthy
morally admirable; meriting respect or esteem; having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
righteous
morally justified; characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
preferable
more desirable than another
preferably
more readily or willingly
soybean
most highly proteinaceous vegetable crop known; erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia; a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
sucker
mostly North American freshwater fishes with a thick-lipped mouth for feeding by suction; related to carps; an organ specialized for sucking nourishment or for adhering to objects by suction; flesh of any of numerous North American food fishes with toothless jaws
advancing
moving ahead or toward the front; moving forward
flowing
moving smoothly and continuously; (of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure; designed or arranged to offer the least resistant to fluid flow
beaten
much trodden and worn smooth or bare; formed or made thin by hammering
shoulder
narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road; the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm; a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula
newfound
newly discovered
prehistoric
no longer fashionable; belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; of or relating to times before written history
forgotten
no longer known; irretrievable; not noticed inadvertently
unavailable
not available or accessible or at hand
imagined
not based on fact; dubious
stationary
not capable of being moved; standing still
opaque
not clear; not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; not clearly understood or expressed
stray
not close together in time; homeless cat; wander from a direct course or at random
incompatible
not compatible; incapable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification; used especially of solids or solutions; incapable of blending into a stable homogeneous mixture
unhealthy
not conducive to good health; not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; detrimental to health
unconventional
not conforming to accepted rules or standards; not conventional or conformist; not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
uninsured
not covered by insurance
unintended
not deliberate
sparse
not dense
original
not derived or copied or translated from something else; preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed; being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of
sole
not divided or shared with others; being the only one; single and isolated from others; right-eyed flatfish; many are valued as food; most common in warm seas especially European
steady
not easily excited or upset; securely in position; not shaky; not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
clumsy
not elegant or graceful in expression; lacking grace in movement or posture; showing lack of skill or aptitude
limp
not firm; lacking in strength or firmness or resilience; the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
unofficial
not having official authority or sanction; not officially established
unnatural
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature; speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression; distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
motionless
not in physical motion
insignificant
not large enough to consider or notice; not worthy of notice; of little importance or influence or power; of minor status
unmarried
not married or related to the unmarried state
unnoticed
not noticed
shut
not open; used especially of mouth or eyes; move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
unpaid
not paid; without payment; engaged in as a pastime
imperfect
not perfect; defective or inadequate; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings; a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
visionary
not practical or realizable; speculative; a person with unusual powers of foresight; a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible
inefficient
not producing desired results; wasteful; lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate
disproportionate
not proportionate; out of proportion
incompetent
not qualified or suited for a purpose; not doing a good job; not meeting requirements
unreasonable
not reasonable; not showing good judgment; beyond normal limits
unanswered
not returned in kind
frivolous
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
leftover
not used up; a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
unreliable
not worthy of reliance or trust; lacking a sense of responsibility; liable to be erroneous or misleading
undecided
not yet having made a commitment; characterized by indecision; not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
disciplined
obeying the rules; trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise; punished for misbehavior
bullshit
obscene words for unacceptable behavior; talk through one's hat
intuitive
obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation; spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
conspicuous
obvious to the eye or mind; without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
routine
occurring at fixed times or predictable intervals; found in the ordinary course of events; an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
yearly
occurring or payable every year; without missing a year; a reference book that is published regularly once every year
perpetual
occurring so frequently as to seem ceaseless or uninterrupted; uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; continuing forever or indefinitely
analog
of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input; something having the property of being analogous to something else
scarlet
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies; a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
tan
of a light yellowish-brown color; a light brown the color of topaz; a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
transient
of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind; lasting a very short time; (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load
winding
of a path e.g.; marked by repeated turns and bends; the act of winding or twisting
midwestern
of a region of the United States generally including Ohio; Indiana; Illinois; Iowa; Missouri; Kansas; Nebraska; and sometimes Michigan; Wisconsin; Minnesota
gray
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black; darkened with overcast; intermediate in character or position
focused
of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image; (of light rays) converging on a point; being in focus or brought into focus
coordinate
of equal importance, rank, or degree; a number that identifies a position relative to an axis; bring into common action, movement, or condition
celestial
of heaven or the spirit; relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven; of or relating to the sky
towering
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
lofty
of imposing height; especially standing out above others; having or displaying great dignity or nobility; of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
bulky
of large size for its weight
opposite
of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem; altogether different in nature or quality or significance; the other one of a complementary pair
unanimously
of one mind; without dissent
heavenly
of or belonging to heaven or god; relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven; of or relating to the sky
earthly
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
tenor
of or close in range to the highest natural adult male voice; (of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass; the pitch range of the highest male voice
anthropological
of or concerned with the science of anthropology
Mormon
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Mormon church; the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Austrian
of or relating to Austria or its people or culture; a native or inhabitant of Austria
Iranian
of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture; the modern Persian language spoken in Iran; a native or inhabitant of Iran
Norwegian
of or relating to Norway or its people or culture or language; a Scandinavian language that is spoken in Norway; a native or inhabitant of Norway
fetal
of or relating to a fetus
phenomenal
of or relating to a phenomenon; exceedingly or unbelievably great
curricular
of or relating to an academic course of study
ethnographic
of or relating to ethnography
herbal
of or relating to herbs; tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbs
motivational
of or relating to motivation
neural
of or relating to neurons; of or relating to the nervous system
textual
of or relating to or based on a text
geological
of or relating to or based on geology
gravitational
of or relating to or caused by gravitation
tidal
of or relating to or caused by tides
Belgian
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people; a native or inhabitant of Belgium
Colombian
of or relating to or characteristic of Colombia or its people; a native or inhabitant of Colombia
Egyptian
of or relating to or characteristic of Egypt or its people or their language; the ancient and now extinct language of Egypt under the Pharaohs; written records date back to 3000 BC; a native or inhabitant of Egypt
Ethiopian
of or relating to or characteristic of Ethiopia or its people or languages; a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia
Indonesian
of or relating to or characteristic of Indonesia or its people or languages; the dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia; a native or inhabitant of Indonesia
Peruvian
of or relating to or characteristic of Peru or its people; a native or inhabitant of Peru
Portuguese
of or relating to or characteristic of Portugal or the people of Portugal; the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil; a native or inhabitant of Portugal
Ukrainian
of or relating to or characteristic of Ukraine or its people or culture; the Slavic language spoken in the Ukraine
Yugoslav
of or relating to or characteristic of the former country of Yugoslavia or its people or languages; a native or inhabitant of Yugoslavia
Haitian
of or relating to or characteristic of the republic of Haiti or its people; a native or inhabitant of Haiti
centennial
of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years; the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
journalistic
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
abdominal
of or relating to or near the abdomen; the muscles of the abdomen
Buddhist
of or relating to or supporting Buddhism; one who follows the teachings of Buddha
fundamentalist
of or relating to or tending toward fundamentalism; a supporter of fundamentalism
neurological
of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology
botanical
of or relating to plants or botany; a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)
predictive
of or relating to prediction; having value for making predictions
procedural
of or relating to procedure; relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law
promotional
of or relating to serving as publicity; of or relating to advancement
stylistic
of or relating to style (especially in the use of language)
Kuwaiti
of or relating to the capital of Kuwait or its residents; of or relating to the kingdom of Kuwait or its people; a native or inhabitant of Kuwait
orbital
of or relating to the eye socket; of or relating to an orbit
managerial
of or relating to the function or responsibility or activity of management
Hebrew
of or relating to the language of the Hebrews; of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews; the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
pediatric
of or relating to the medical care of children
reciprocal
of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function; concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return; something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else
Martian
of or relating to the planet Mars (or its fictional inhabitants); imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
acoustic
of or relating to the science of acoustics; a remedy for hearing loss or deafness
hydraulic
of or relating to the study of hydraulics; moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil)
collegiate
of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
adoptive
of parents and children; related by adoption; acquired as your own by free choice
rust
of the brown color of rust; any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants; the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
yellow
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk; cowardly or treacherous; changed to a yellowish color by age
avocado
of the dull yellowish green of the meat of an avocado; a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed; tropical American tree bearing large pulpy green fruits
snowy
of the white color of snow; covered with snow; marked by the presence of snow
state
of-the-art - the highest level of development at a particular time (especially the present time)
festive
offering fun and gaiety
outdated
old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable
obsolete
old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; no longer in use
internally
on or from the inside
sinister
on or starting from the wearer's left; threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
horseback
on the back of a horse; the back of a horse; a narrow ridge of hills
one
on-one - being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player; directly between two individuals; (of two persons) in direct encounter
twenty
one - being one more than twenty; the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one; a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the bank up to but not exceeding 21
rafter
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof; someone who travels by raft; provide (a ceiling) with rafters
finger
one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb; any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb); the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
semifinal
one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament
pioneer
one the first colonists or settler in a new territory; someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art; open up and explore a new area
grad
one-hundredth of a right angle; a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
co
op - a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners
overt
open and observable; not secret or hidden
candid
openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness; informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared; characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
terrestrial
operating or living or growing on land; of this earth; concerned with the world or worldly matters
reorganize
organize anew; organize anew, as after a setback
revolt
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another; make revolution; cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
longitudinal
over an extended time; running lengthwise; of or relating to lines of longitude
covered
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
watery
overly diluted; thin and insipid; relating to or resembling or consisting of water; filled with water
irresistible
overpoweringly attractive; impossible to resist; overpowering
cilantro
parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish; Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley
petal
part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
perish
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
infiltrate
pass through an enemy line; in a military conflict; pass into or through by filtering or permeating; cause (a liquid) to enter by penetrating the interstices
spaghetti
pasta in the form of long strings; spaghetti served with a tomato sauce
heed
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); pay close attention to; give heed to
bribe
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment; make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
miraculous
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention; being or having the character of a miracle
improvise
perform without preparation; manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
clearance
permission to proceed; the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them; vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
bewildered
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
judiciary
persons who administer justice; the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government
pictorial
pertaining to or consisting of pictures; evoking lifelike images within the mind; a periodical (magazine or newspaper) containing many pictures
electromagnetic
pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion
might
physical strength
frail
physically weak; easily broken or damaged or destroyed; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings
likeness
picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing; similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
vantage
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective); the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
curtail
place restrictions on; terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
fireman
play in which children pretend to put out a fire; a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires; a pitcher who does not start the game
kindly
pleasant and agreeable; showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity; in a kind manner or out of kindness
nice
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance; done with delicacy and skill; exhibiting courtesy and politeness
fragrant
pleasant-smelling
upbeat
pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic; an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure); a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
amused
pleasantly occupied
sweet
pleasing to the senses; (used of wines) having a high residual sugar content; having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
stud
poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up; bets are placed after each card is dealt; adult male horse kept for breeding; ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
mediocre
poor to middling in quality; moderate to inferior in quality; lacking exceptional quality or ability
unequal
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure; not equal in amount
interrogate
pose a series of questions to; transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
wizard
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers; someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field; one who practices magic or sorcery
cocoa
powder of ground roasted cacao beans with most of the fat removed; a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
modernism
practices typical of contemporary life or thought; genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres; the quality of being current or of the present
flatter
praise somewhat dishonestly
beta
preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product; second in order of importance; the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
shredded
prepared by cutting
rosy
presaging good fortune; of blush color; having the pinkish flush of health
ill
presaging ill fortune; distressing; resulting in suffering or adversity
statutory
prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute; relating to or created by statutes
innate
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development; being talented through inherited qualities; not established by conditioning or learning
villa
pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds; country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard; detached or semidetached suburban house
algae
primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves
sponge
primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies; a porous mass of interlacing fibers the forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used; a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
deterioration
process of changing to an inferior state; a symptom of reduced quality or strength
telling
producing a strong effect; disclosing unintentionally; powerfully persuasive
futile
producing no result or effect; unproductive of success
by
product - a product made during the manufacture of something else; a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence
acquit
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; behave in a certain manner
proportional
properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'; having a constant ratio; (of taxes) increasing as the amount taxed increases
upbringing
properties acquired during a person's formative years; helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
insulate
protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material; place or set apart
proprietary
protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights; an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
shade
protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight; a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment); a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color
narrate
provide commentary for a film, for example; narrate or give a detailed account of
clothe
provide with clothes or put clothes on; furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
nourish
provide with nourishment; give nourishment to
framed
provided with a frame
motivated
provided with a motive or given incentive for action
informative
providing or conveying information; serving to instruct of enlighten or inform; tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
surrogate
providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties; someone who takes the place of another person; a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
rewarding
providing personal satisfaction
camp
providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities; temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; temporary lodgings in the country for travelers or vacationers
entice
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
taut
pulled or drawn tight; subjected to great tension; stretched tight
victimize
punish unjustly; deprive of by deceit; make a victim of
all
purpose - not limited in use or function
rearrange
put into a new order or arrangement
editing
putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
radiant
radiating or as if radiating light
long
range - suitable for or reaching long distances; involving an extended span of time
decipher
read with difficulty; convert code into ordinary language
firsthand
received directly from a source; at first hand or directly
extravagant
recklessly wasteful; unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
resilient
recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like; elastic; rebounds readily
perennial
recurring again and again; lasting three seasons or more; lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal
rhythmic
recurring with measured regularity
raspberry
red or black edible aggregate berries usually smaller than the related blackberries; woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries; a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
dilute
reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity; lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
obliterate
reduced to nothingness; remove completely from recognition or memory; do away with completely, without leaving a trace
choral
related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir; a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune
adjective
relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law; of or relating to or functioning as an adjective; the word class that qualifies nouns
viral
relating to or caused by a virus
Arabic
relating to or characteristic of Arabs; the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
Hungarian
relating to or characteristic of Hungary; the official language of Hungary (also spoken in Rumania); belongs to the Ugric family of languages; a native or inhabitant of Hungary
ballistic
relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity
differential
relating to or showing a difference; involving or containing one or more derivatives; a quality that differentiates between similar things
insanity
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
retarded
relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development; people collectively who are mentally retarded
rodent
relatively small gnawing animals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
relinquish
relinquish to the power of another; yield to the control of another; release, as from one's grip; turn away from; give up
deserted
remote from civilization
oust
remove from a position or office; remove and replace
disarm
remove offensive capability from; take away the weapons from; render harmless; make less hostile; win over
excavate
remove the inner part or the core of; form by hollowing; find by digging in the ground
contaminated
rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution; corrupted by contact or association; contaminated with infecting organisms
delineate
represented accurately or precisely; describe in vivid detail; trace the shape of
billing
request for payment of a debt
necessitate
require as useful, just, or proper; cause to be a concomitant
demanding
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
parachute
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall; jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute
surreal
resembling a dream; characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions
windy
resembling the wind in speed,force, or variability; abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes; using or containing too many words
occupied
resided in; having tenants; held or filled or in use; seized and controlled as by military invasion
homage
respectful deference
gag
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting; a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
derivative
resulting from or employing derivation; (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word; the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
ornate
rich in decorative detail; marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
high
risk - not financially safe or secure
at
riskat-risk
lava
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
beet
round red root vegetable; biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop
stimulating
rousing or quickening activity or the senses; making lively and cheerful; that stimulates
shattered
ruined or disrupted
derail
run off or leave the rails; cause to run off the tracks
scurry
rushing about hastily in an undignified way; to move about or proceed hurriedly
tack
sailing a zigzag course; (nautical) the act of changing tack; a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
authoritative
sanctioned by established authority; having authority or ascendancy or influence; of recognized authority or excellence
covert
secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; (of a wife) being under the protection of her husband; a flock of coots
guaranteed
secured by written agreement
behold
see with attention
continual
seemingly without interruption; chiefly restricted to what recurs regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series; `continual' (meaning seemingly uninterrupted) is often used interchangeably with `continuous' (meaning without interruption)
eclectic
selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas; someone who selects according to the eclectic method
anti
semitism - the intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people
key
serving as an essential component; effective; producing a desired effect; metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
introductory
serving as an introduction or preface; serving to open or begin; serving as a base or starting point
exploratory
serving in or intended for exploration or discovery
prescribed
set down as a rule or guide; formally laid down or imposed; conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
sever
set or keep apart; cut off from a whole
collective
set up on the principle of collectivism or ownership and production by the workers involved usually under the supervision of a government; forming a whole or aggregate; done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
transmitter
set used to broadcast radio or tv signals; any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease; someone who transmits a message
stern
severe and unremitting in making demands; of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect; not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
crackdown
severely repressive actions
stitch
sewing consisting of a link or loop or knot made by drawing a threaded needle through a fabric; a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running; fasten by sewing; do needlework
mend
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); the act of putting something in working order again; heal or recover
sensual
sexually exciting or gratifying; marked by the appetites and passions of the body
vibrate
shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner; feel sudden intense sensation or emotion; move or swing from side to side regularly
reshape
shape anew or differently; shape again or shape differently
shriek
sharp piercing cry; a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; utter a shrill cry
vinyl
shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings; a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
anecdote
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
favorably
showing approval
thoughtfully
showing consideration and thoughtfulness; in a thoughtful manner
speculative
showing curiosity; not based on fact or investigation; not financially safe or secure
stale
showing deterioration from age; lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new; no longer new; uninteresting
discontent
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing; a longing for something better than the present situation; make dissatisfied
tolerant
showing the capacity for endurance; able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress; showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
beckon
signal with the hands or nod; summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture; appear inviting
on
site - taking place or located at the site
dope
slang terms for inside information; street names for marijuana; carbonated drink flavored with extract from Kola nuts (`dope' is a southernism in the United States)
racer
slender fast-moving North American snakes; an animal that races; a fast car that competes in races
chute
sloping channel through which things can descend; rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall; jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute
downhill
sloping down rather steeply; toward the bottom of a hill; toward a lower or inferior state
casket
small and often ornate box for holding jewels or other valuables; box in which a corpse is buried or cremated; enclose in a casket
cubicle
small area set off by walls for special use; small individual study area in a library; small room is which a monk or nun lives
zucchini
small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green; marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
popcorn
small kernels of corn exploded by heat; corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat
bun
small rounded bread either plain or sweet
mole
small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet; a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin; spicy sauce often containing chocolate
greasy
smeared or soiled with grease or oil; containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
visibly
so as to be visible; in a visible manner
numb
so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; lacking sensation; (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive
staggering
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
luminous
softly bright or radiant
interruption
some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
scold
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault; censure severely or angrily; show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
jockey
someone employed to ride horses in horse races; an operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus; ride a racehorse as a professional jockey
stakeholder
someone entrusted to hold the stakes for two or more persons betting against one another; must deliver the stakes to the winner
abuser
someone who abuses
admirer
someone who admires a young woman; a person who admires; someone who esteems or respects or approves; a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
baker
someone who bakes bread or cake; someone who bakes commercially
traitor
someone who betrays his country by committing treason; a person who says one thing and does another
pollster
someone who conducts surveys of public opinion
motorist
someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
invader
someone who enters by force in order to conquer
rapist
someone who forces another to have sexual intercourse
skeptic
someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
pundit
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
smuggler
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
intruder
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
pilot
someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight; a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor; an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
cripple
someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back; deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg; deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
pilgrim
someone who journeys in foreign lands; someone who journeys to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion; one of the colonists from England who sailed to America on the Mayflower and founded the colony of Plymouth in New England in 1620
cheerleader
someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event; an enthusiastic and vocal supporter
lecturer
someone who lectures professionally; a public lecturer at certain universities
steward
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else; an attendant on an airplane; the ship's officer who is in charge of provisions and dining arrangements
magician
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience; one who practices magic or sorcery
rapper
someone who performs rap music; a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door
culprit
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
marketer
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
borrower
someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent
hippie
someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
skater
someone who skates
storyteller
someone who tells lies; someone who tells a story
flier
someone who travels by air; an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; someone who operates an aircraft
biographer
someone who writes an account of a person's life
comer
someone with a promising future; someone who arrives (or has arrived)
charm
something believed to bring good luck; (physics) one of the six flavors of quark; attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
tangle
something jumbled or confused; a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven; twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
belongings
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
showing
something shown to the public; the display of a motion picture
bulge
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; cause to bulge or swell outwards; swell or protrude outwards
grieving
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
mourning
sorrowful through loss or deprivation; state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one; the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief
soundtrack
sound recording on a narrow strip of a motion picture film
bedside
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
emblem
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.; a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
permeate
spread or diffuse through; penetrate mutually or be interlocked; pass through
spreading
spreading by diffusion; act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time; the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
harness
stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart; a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute); exploit the power of
profess
state insincerely; confess one's faith in, or allegiance to; practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
untouched
still full; not having come in contact; not influenced or affected
inspiring
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
milestone
stone post at side of a road to show distances; a significant event in your life (or in a project)
quaint
strange in an interesting or pleasing way; very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance; attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
limiting
strictly limiting the reference of a modified word or phrase; restricting the scope or freedom of action; the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
humanities
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
accomplished
successfully completed or brought to an end; settled securely and unconditionally; highly skilled
blush
sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty); a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health; turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
edible
suitable for use as food; any substance that can be used as food
hanging
supported from above; a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead; decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
favored
supremely favored or fortunate; preferred above all others and treated with partiality; blessed with advantages
confiscate
surrendered as a penalty; taken without permission or consent especially by public authority; take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
coronary
surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart); obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus)
moratorium
suspension of an ongoing activity; a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged
blueberry
sweet edible dark-blue berries of either low-growing or high-growing blueberry plants; any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries
commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; set in motion, cause to start; get off the ground
espouse
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; take in marriage
participating
taking part in an activity
flash
tastelessly showy; a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph; a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification
tense
taut or rigid; stretched tight; pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat'); in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
impart
tell or deposit (information) knowledge; make known; pass on, of information; make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
remedial
tending or intended to rectify or improve; tending to cure or restore to health
contributing
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
breathtaking
tending to cause suspension of regular breathing
deterrent
tending to deter; something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
seductive
tending to entice into a desired action or state
familial
tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity; relating to or having the characteristics of a family
suggestive
tending to suggest or imply; (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
interpretive
that provides interpretation
orbit
the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another; the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom; an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
Navajo
the Athapaskan language spoken by the Navaho; a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah
Cherokee
the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee; a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living in the Appalachian Mountains but now chiefly in Oklahoma
remembrance
the ability to recall past occurrences; a recognition of meritorious service
repeal
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation; annul by recalling or rescinding
seasoning
the act of adding a seasoning to food; something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
impetus
the act of applying force suddenly; a force that moves something along
apprehension
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); painful expectation; fearful expectation or anticipation
arousal
the act of arousing; awakening from sleep; a state of heightened physiological activity
lining
the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.); providing something with a surface of a different material; a protective covering that protects an inside surface
hunch
the act of bending yourself up together; an impression that something might be the case; arch one's back
induction
the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time); an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current; an act that sets in motion some course of events
purchasing
the act of buying
motion
the act of changing location from one place to another; a change of position that does not entail a change of location; a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
relocation
the act of changing your residence or place of business; the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind)
coercion
the act of compelling by force of authority; using force to cause something
experimentation
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation; the testing of an idea
authorization
the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant; official permission or approval; the power or right to give orders or make decisions
imprisonment
the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison); putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment; the state of being imprisoned
consolation
the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
federation
the act of constituting a political unity out of a number of separate states or colonies or provinces so that each member retains the management of its internal affairs; an organization formed by merging several groups or parties; a union of political organizations
containment
the act of containing; keeping something from spreading; (physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor; a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully
continuation
the act of continuing an activity without interruption; the consequence of being lengthened in duration; a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive a line as continuing its established direction
convergence
the act of converging (coming closer); the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit; the occurrence of two or more things coming together
counting
the act of counting
arbitration
the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment; (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
demolition
the act of demolishing; an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
starvation
the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine; a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
excavation
the act of digging; a hole in the ground made by excavating; the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
disapproval
the act of disapproving or condemning; the expression of disapproval; a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
find
the act of discovering something; a productive insight; come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds
enclosure
the act of enclosing something inside something else; artifact consisting of a space that has been enclosed for some purpose; something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
termination
the act of ending something; a coming to an end of a contract period; the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
endowment
the act of endowing with a permanent source of income; natural abilities or qualities; the capital that provides income for an institution
entree
the act of entering; the right to enter; the principal dish of a meal
browse
the act of feeding by continual nibbling; reading superficially or at random; eat lightly, try different dishes
finishing
the act of finishing; a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
flex
the act of flexing; cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; bend a joint
squeeze
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space; the act of gripping and pressing firmly; a twisting squeeze
poisoning
the act of giving poison to a person or animal with the intent to kill; the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
accreditation
the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
clasp
the act of grasping; a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together; hold firmly and tightly
clench
the act of grasping; a small slip noose made with seizing; squeeze together tightly
grope
the act of groping; and instance of groping; fondle for sexual pleasure; feel about uncertainly or blindly
tow
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope; drag behind
infusion
the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality; (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force); the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
rendition
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.; an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
investing
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
lookout
the act of looking out; a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings; an elevated post affording a wide view
marking
the act of making a visible mark on a surface; evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score; a pattern of marks
liberalization
the act of making less strict
unification
the act of making or becoming a single unit; an occurrence that involves the production of a union; the state of being joined or united or linked
alteration
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment); the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification); an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
make
the act of mixing cards haphazardly; a recognizable kind; act in a certain way so as to acquire
waver
the act of moving back and forth; someone who communicates by waving; the act of pausing uncertainly
sighting
the act of observing
communion
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist; sharing thoughts and feelings; (Christianity) a group of Christians with a common religious faith who practice the same rites
falter
the act of pausing uncertainly; move hesitatingly, as if about to give way; be unsure or weak
persecution
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
persuasion
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action; a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
gaming
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
propulsion
the act of propelling; a propelling force
extraction
the act of pulling out (as a tooth); the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means; properties attributable to your ancestry
substitution
the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help"; an event in which one thing is substituted for another
reassurance
the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
detachment
the act of releasing from an attachment or connection; a small unit of troops of special composition; coming apart
transplant
the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location; an operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient); (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient
salvage
the act of rescuing a ship or its crew or its cargo from a shipwreck or a fire; the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction; property or goods saved from damage or destruction
confinement
the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them; the state of being confined; concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of labor to the birth of a child
holding
the act of retaining something; something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
twirl
the act of rotating rapidly; a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight; turn in a twisting or spinning motion
gunshot
the act of shooting a gun
slowdown
the act of slowing down or falling behind
snap
the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand; a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound; a sudden breaking
snore
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound; the rattling noise produced when snoring; breathe noisily during one's sleep
sponsorship
the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)
inauguration
the act of starting a new operation or practice; the ceremonial induction into a position
feeding
the act of supplying food and nourishment; the act of consuming food
ventilation
the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air; a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
recapture
the act of taking something back; a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount; capture again
tickle
the act of tickling; a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking; touch or stroke lightly
annoyance
the act of troubling or annoying someone; something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness; anger produced by some annoying irritation
shampoo
the act of washing your hair with shampoo; cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair; use shampoo on (hair)
wiggle
the act of wiggling; move to and fro
squirm
the act of wiggling; to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
alienation
the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly; (law) the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another; the feeling of being alienated from other people
inscription
the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words; letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something; a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
notation
the activity of representing something by a special system of marks or characters; a technical system of symbols used to represent special things; a comment or instruction (usually added)
handwriting
the activity of writing by hand; something written by hand
socialization
the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; the act of meeting for social purposes; the action of establishing on a socialist basis
fairway
the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short; a tract of ground free of obstacles to movement; the usual course taken by vessels through a harbor or coastal waters
waterfront
the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water
auditorium
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
aerospace
the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole
accessibility
the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with; the quality of being at hand when needed
euro
the basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999); in 2002 twelve European nations (Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Finland) adopted the euro as their basic unit of money and abandoned their traditional currencies
yen
the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen; a yearning for something or to do something; have a desire for something or someone who is not present
biotechnology
the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments; the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
pathology
the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases; any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
psychiatry
the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
optics
the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
candidacy
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
breadth
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics; the extent of something from side to side
crib
the cards discarded by players at cribbage; baby bed with high sides made of slats; a bin or granary for storing grains
fed
the central bank of the United States; incorporates 12 Federal Reserve branch banks and all national banks and state charted commercial banks and some trust companies; any federal law-enforcement officer
heartland
the central region of a country or continent; especially a region that is important to a country or to a culture
gobble
the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock; make a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys; eat hastily without proper chewing
warden
the chief official in charge of a prison
savvy
the cognitive condition of someone who understands; get the meaning of something
finale
the concluding part of any performance; the closing section of a musical composition; the temporal end; the concluding time
challenger
the contestant you hope to defeat
poll
the counting of votes (as in an election); a tame parrot; the part of the head between the ears
carcass
the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
climax
the decisive moment in a novel or play; arrangement of clauses in ascending order of forcefulness; the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
sailing
the departure of a vessel from a port; riding in a sailboat; the activity of flying a glider
lineage
the descendants of one individual; inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline; a rate of payment for written material that is measured according to the number of lines submitted
individualism
the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs; a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence; the quality of being individual
hegemony
the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others
marrow
the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones; large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins; very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
intimidation
the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid; the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.; the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
amazement
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
shortstop
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base; (baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position
livelihood
the financial means whereby one lives
pollen
the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant
buttocks
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
hoof
the foot of an ungulate mammal; the horny covering of the end of the foot in ungulate mammals; dance in a professional capacity
police
the force of policemen and officers; maintain the security of by carrying out a control
amnesty
the formal act of liberating someone; a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment; a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
proclamation
the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice; a formal public statement
warhead
the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
storefront
the front side of a store facing the street; usually contains display windows
barrage
the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target; the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written); address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
chatter
the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys); the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine; noisy talk
stepfather
the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage
larva
the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
taxation
the imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state; government income due to taxation; charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
motherhood
the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
foreclosure
the legal proceedings initiated by a creditor to repossess the collateral for loan that is in default
radius
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere; the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm; a circular region whose area is indicated by the length of its radius
restricted
the lowest level of official classification for documents; restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man'); subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
differentiation
the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function; a discrimination between things as different and distinct; (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
preoccupation
the mental state of being preoccupied by something; an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention; the act of taking occupancy before someone else does
midday
the middle of the day
orgasm
the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse
Judaism
the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud; Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
pant
the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine); a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open; (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
plumbing
the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building); utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage; measuring the depths of the oceans
overflow
the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity; a large flow; flow or run over (a limit or brim)
inner city
the older and more populated and (usually) poorer central section of a city
straddle
the option to buy or sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date; consists of an equal number of put and call options; the act of sitting or standing astride; a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars
metabolism
the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life; the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
manufacture
the organized action of making of goods and services for sale; the act of making something (a product) from raw materials; put together out of components or parts
coastline
the outline of a coast
skyline
the outline of objects seen against the sky; the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
periphery
the outside boundary or surface of something
forefront
the part in the front or nearest the viewer; the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
crown
the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head; an ornamental jewelled headdress signifying sovereignty; a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
backbone
the part of a network that connects other networks together; fortitude and determination; the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved
refrain
the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers; resist doing something; choose not to consume
bowel
the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
calling
the particular occupation for which you are trained
vocation
the particular occupation for which you are trained; a body of people doing the same kind of work
resilience
the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit; an occurrence of rebounding or springing back
internship
the position of a medical intern
lineman
the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage; one of the players on the line of scrimmage; the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole
residency
the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship); the act of dwelling in a place
symbolism
the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning; a system of symbols and symbolic representations; an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
pluralism
the practice of one person holding more than one benefice at a time; the doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements; a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
quotation
the practice of quoting from books or plays etc.; a passage or expression that is quoted or cited; a statement of the current market price of a security or commodity
vigil
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival); a period of sleeplessness; a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
locale
the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
hygiene
the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health; a condition promoting sanitary practices
forestry
the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber
locus
the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions; the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome; the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
doorstep
the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
audio
the sound elements of television; an audible acoustic wave frequency; the audible part of a transmitted signal
muse
the source of an artist's inspiration; in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science; reflect deeply on a subject
racing
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
blindness
the state of being blind or lacking sight
discredit
the state of being held in low esteem; cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; damage the reputation of
captivity
the state of being imprisoned; the state of being a slave
utilization
the state of having been made use of; the act of using
donkey
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874; domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn
dismissal
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart); permission to go; the sending away of someone; official notice that you have been fired from your job
diocese
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
problem solving
the thought processes involved in solving a problem; the area of cognitive psychology that studies the processes involved in solving problems
nighttime
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
menopause
the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
bedtime
the time you go to bed
biomass
the total mass of living matter in a given unit area; plant materials and animal waste used as fuel
distrust
the trait of not trusting others; doubt about someone's honesty; regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
mailing
the transmission of a letter; mail sent by a sender at one time
dialect
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
vista
the visual percept of a region
abandonment
the voluntary surrender of property (or a right to property) without attempting to reclaim it or give it away; the act of giving something up; withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
hardwood
the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)
washing
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water); garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
logging
the work of cutting down trees for timber
wiring
the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device; a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
life
threatening - causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
twenty
three - being three more than twenty; the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one
globally
throughout the world
juggle
throwing and catching several objects simultaneously; the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression; hold with difficulty and balance insecurely
heave
throwing something heavy (with great effort); an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting; the act of lifting something with great effort
terrified
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
intrude
thrust oneself in as if by force; enter uninvited; search or inquire in a meddlesome way
moss
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
faintly
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
notoriously
to a notorious degree
remotely
to a remote degree; in a remote manner
immensely
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
exceedingly
to an extreme degree or extent
hypothesize
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
overstate
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
apiece
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
kinda
to some (great or small) extent
insofar
to the degree or extent that
improbable
too improbable to admit of belief; not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; having a probability too low to inspire belief
microscopic
too small to be seen except under a microscope; extremely precise with great attention to details; of or relating to or used in microscopy
ashore
towards the shore from the water
weather
towards the side exposed to wind; the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; change under the action or influence of the weather
discipline
training to improve strength or self-control; the act of punishing; the trait of being well behaved
traverse
travel across; taking a zigzag path on skis; a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
ascend
travel up, "We ascended the mountain"; slope upwards; go along towards (a river's) source
braid
trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains; a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair; form or weave into a braid or braids
suffering
troubled by pain or loss; very unhappy; full of misery; feelings of mental or physical pain
fend
try to manage without help; withstand the force of something
deflect
turn aside and away from an initial or intended course; turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest; impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
twenty
two - being two more than twenty; a .22 caliber firearm (pistol or rifle); the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
rot
unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements); (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action; a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
timeless
unaffected by time
indispensable
unavoidable; not to be dispensed with; essential; absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
contingent
uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances; determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established; possible but not certain to occur
ambivalent
uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
same
unchanged in character or nature; closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree; same in identity
strained
under great stress; struggling for effect; lacking spontaneity; not natural
ordinarily
under normal conditions
provisional
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
revert
undergo reversion, as in a mutation; go back to a previous state
downplay
understate the importance or quality of; represent as less significant or important
nostalgic
unhappy at being away and longing for familiar things or persons
solid
uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks; incapable of being seen through; having three dimensions
misfortune
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event; an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
needless
unnecessary and unwarranted
vain
unproductive of success; characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
pride
unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins); the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards; a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
mortal
unrelenting and deadly; subject to death; causing or capable of causing death
revel
unrestrained merrymaking; celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities; take delight in
sharing
unselfishly willing to share with others; sharing equally with another or others; a distribution in shares
turbulence
unstable flow of a liquid or gas; a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally); instability in the atmosphere
brilliance
unusual mental ability; the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; great brightness
cover
up - concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public
warm
up - exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
driven
urged or forced to action through moral pressure; compelled forcibly by an outside agency; strongly motivated to succeed
evade
use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid; practice evasion; avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
deplete
use up (resources or materials)
expend
use up, consume fully; pay out
damn
used as expletives; expletives used informally as intensifiers; extremely
rebel
used by Northerners of Confederate soldiers; `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms; a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
imposing
used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person; impressive in appearance
macho
used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner; a male exhibiting or characterized by machismo
elder
used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son; a person who is older than you are; any of various church officers
junior
used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college; including or intended for youthful persons; younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service
booming
used of the voice; very lively and profitable
sparkling
used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide; shining with brilliant points of light like stars; a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
anyhow
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; in any way whatsoever
tedious
using or containing too many words; so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
bilingual
using or knowing two languages; a person who speaks two languages fluently
parrot
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds; a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated; repeat mindlessly
blurt
utter impulsively
pickle
vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar; informal terms for a difficult situation; preserve in a pickling liquid
brisk
very active; quick and energetic; imparting vitality and energy
alert
very attentive or observant; (usually followed by `to') showing acute awareness; mentally perceptive; not unconscious; especially having become conscious
taking
very attractive; capturing interest; the act of someone who picks up or takes something
close up
very close; refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent; unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
welcoming
very cordial
lavish
very generous; characterized by extravagance and profusion; expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
swell
very good; a crescendo followed by a decrescendo; the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
drizzle
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower; moisten with fine drops; rain lightly
cranberry
very tart red berry used for sauce or juice; any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries
dreadful
very unpleasant; causing fear or dread or terror; exceptionally bad or displeasing
havoc
violent and needless disturbance
greedy
wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume; immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
shy
wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things; easily startled or frightened; short
steam
water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere; cook something by letting steam pass over it; clean by means of steaming
rainfall
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
freshwater
water that is not salty
serum
watery fluid of the blood that resembles plasma but contains fibrinogen
one
way - moving or permitting movement in one direction only
two
way - operating or permitting operation in either of two opposite directions; involving two parts or elements; supported by both sides
subside
wear off or die down; sink down or precipitate; sink to a lower level or form a depression
disregard
willful lack of care and attention; lack of attention and due care; give little or no attention to
gritty
willing to face danger; composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
award
winning - having received awards
flop
with a flopping sound; exactly; the act of throwing yourself down
anxiously
with anxiety or apprehension
enthusiastically
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner; in a lavish or enthusiastic manner
squarely
with firmness and conviction; without compromise; firmly and solidly; in a square shape
forcefully
with full force
intimately
with great or especially intimate knowledge; in a close manner
sluggish
with little movement; very slow; slow and apathetic; (of business) not active or brisk
passionately
with passion; in a stormy or violent manner
psychologically
with regard to psychology; in terms of psychology
strategically
with regard to strategy
racially
with respect to race
scientifically
with respect to science; in a scientific way
intently
with strained or eager attention
endlessly
with unflagging resolve; (spatial sense) seeming to have no bounds; continuing forever without end
conceivable
within the bounds of what may be conceived within the framework of nature; capable of being imagined
savage
without civilizing influences; (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; wild and menacing
implicitly
without ever expressing so clearly; without doubting or questioning
hopelessly
without hope; desperate because there seems no possibility of comfort or success; in a hopeless manner; in a dispirited manner without hope
inadvertently
without knowledge or intention
ruthless
without mercy or pity
unprepared
without preparation; not prepared for
emphatically
without question and beyond doubt
outright
without reservation or exception; without reservation or concealment; without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
hearty
without reservation; consuming abundantly and with gusto; endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health
barefoot
without shoes; without shoes on
reflex
without volition or conscious control; an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
satire
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
traveling
working for a short time in different places; the act of going from one place to another
freelance
working for yourself; used of soldiers hired by a foreign army; a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
tattered
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing; ruined or disrupted
trash
worthless people; an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant; nonsensical talk or writing
exemplary
worthy of imitation; serving to warn; being or serving as an illustration of a type
noted
worthy of notice or attention; widely known and esteemed
noteworthy
worthy of notice; worthy of notice
orchestrate
write an orchestra score for; plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
affidavit
written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
sincerely
written formula for ending a letter; with sincerity; without pretense
misguided
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment; poorly conceived or thought out
one
year - completing its life cycle within a year
light
year - the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1 year; 5.88 trillion miles or 9.46 trillion kilometers
bath
you soak and wash your body in a bathtub; a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it); a town in southwestern England on the River Avon; famous for its hot springs and Roman remains
fledgling
young and inexperienced; (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers; young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying
kitten
young domestic cat; have kittens
pup
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf; an inexperienced young person; birth
seedling
young plant or tree grown from a seed
evidence
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; an indication that makes something evident; (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
frost
United States poet famous for his lyrical poems on country life in New England (1874-1963); the formation of frost or ice on a surface; ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
monologue
a (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor; a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation); speech you make to yourself
guru
a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher; a recognized leader in some field or of some movement; each of the first ten leaders of the Sikh religion
bladder
a bag that fills with air; a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas)
hamper
a basket usually with a cover; a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner); prevent the progress or free movement of
shore
a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support; the land along the edge of a body of water; serve as a shore to
berth
a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers; a job in an organization; a place where a craft can be made fast
decoy
a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot); something used to lure victims into danger; lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
cider
a beverage made from juice pressed from apples
naturalist
a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology); an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
caffeine
a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
feud
a bitter quarrel between two parties; carry out a feud
weed
a black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning; any plant that crowds out cultivated plants; street names for marijuana
box
a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
zinc
a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs as zinc sulphide in zinc blende; coat or cover with zinc
lagoon
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
shoreline
a boundary line between land and water
carton
a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top; the quantity contained in a carton
trumpet
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves; utter in trumpet-like sounds; proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
lapse
a break or intermission in the occurrence of something; a failure to maintain a higher state; a mistake resulting from inattention
envoy
a brief stanza concluding certain forms of poetry; a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador; someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
pamphlet
a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet; a small book usually having a paper cover
shard
a broken piece of a brittle artifact
observatory
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena; a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
school
a building where young people receive education; the process of being formally educated at a school; a large group of fish
tavern
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
dealership
a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area
adrenaline
a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
neuron
a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses
receptor
a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response; an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation
alphabet
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language; the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural)
halo
a circle of light around the sun or moon; an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint; a toroidal shape
ulcer
a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
broom
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle; any of various shrubs of the genera Cytisus or Genista or Spartium having long slender branches and racemes of yellow flowers; common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
chaplain
a clergyman ministering to some institution
shepherd
a clergyman who watches over a group of people; a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock; tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats
plaid
a cloth having a crisscross design
compress
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever); squeeze or press together; make more compact by or as if by pressing
fume
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas; be mad, angry, or furious; emit a cloud of fine particles
denim
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric; (usually plural) close-fitting pants of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
martini
a cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth
assortment
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
anthology
a collection of selected literary passages
hypertension
a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
chlorine
a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
disdain
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; reject with contempt
small town
a community of people smaller than a town
makeover
a complete reconstruction and renovation of something; an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance
electrode
a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit
cartel
a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
finalist
a contestant who reaches the final stages of a competition
row
a continuous chronological succession without an interruption; an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; a linear array of numbers side by side
tendon
a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
coaster
a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle); someone who coasts; a resident of a coastal area
misdemeanor
a crime less serious than a felony
gangster
a criminal who is a member of gang
wail
a cry of sorrow and grief; cry weakly or softly; emit long loud cries
rocker
a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro; an ice skate with a curved blade; a trough that can be rocked back and forth; used by gold miners to shake auriferous earth in water in order to separate the gold
buffer
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact; a power tool used to buff surfaces; (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
caretaker
a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person); an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily
undercut
a cut made underneath to remove material; a notch cut in the trunk of tree in order to determine the direction of its fall; the material removed by a cut made underneath
cutter
a cutting implement; a tool for cutting; a sailing vessel with a single mast set further back than the mast of a sloop; someone whose work is cutting (as e.g. cutting cloth for garments)
cynicism
a cynical feeling of distrust
statistic
a datum that can be represented numerically
snag
a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest; a sharp protuberance; an unforeseen obstacle
wallpaper
a decorative paper for the walls of rooms; cover with wallpaper
accused
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
cornerback
a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers
defiance
a defiant act; intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude; a hostile challenge
caliber
a degree or grade of excellence or worth; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
gadget
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
imprint
a device produced by pressure on a surface; a distinctive influence; an impression produced by pressure or printing
stunt
a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention; a creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth; perform a stunt or stunts
anthrax
a disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia; a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people
humility
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; a humble feeling
temper
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking; a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
goodwill
a disposition to kindness and compassion; the friendly hope that something will succeed; (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
streak
a distinctive characteristic; a sudden flash (as of lightning); an unbroken series of events
slum
a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions; visit slums for entertainment or out of curiosity
scroll
a document that can be rolled up (as for storage); a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals); move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen
watchdog
a dog trained to guard property; a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste
bubble
a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plastic; an impracticable and illusory idea; a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
frown
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure; look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
ballpark
a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games); near to the scope or range of something
vineyard
a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
zipper
a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab; close with a zipper
zip
a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab; forceful exertion; a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail
motto
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
plume
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament; the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds; form a plume
remorse
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
gloom
a feeling of melancholy apprehension; a state of partial or total darkness; an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
unrest
a feeling of restless agitation; a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
oasis
a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface); a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
asbestos
a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
outfielder
a fielder in cricket who is stationed in the outfield; (baseball) a person who plays in the outfield
handgun
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
barge
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals); transport by barge on a body of water; push one's way
nipple
a flexible cap on a baby's feeding bottle or pacifier; the small projection of a mammary gland
Presbyterian
a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
hiker
a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)
miss
a form of address for an unmarried woman; a failure to hit (or meet or find etc); a young woman
boot
a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed; footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg; British term for the luggage compartment in a car
tyranny
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.); dominance through threat of punishment and violence
picket
a form of military punishment used by the British in the late 17th century in which a soldier was forced to stand on one foot on a pointed stake; a wooden strip forming part of a fence; a vehicle performing sentinel duty
gin
a form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points; strong liquor flavored with juniper berries; a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers
prom
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
sacrament
a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction
waiver
a formal written statement of relinquishment
fortress
a fortified defensive structure
scam
a fraudulent business scheme; deprive of by deceit
ally
a friendly nation; an associate who provides assistance; become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
gala
a gay festivity
genus
a general kind of something; (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species
cloning
a general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell)
shrug
a gesture involving the shoulders; raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
Pentagon
a government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense; the United States military establishment; a five-sided polygon
wane
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number); decrease in phase; become smaller
portal
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically); a short vein that carries blood into the liver; a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet
herd
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans; a group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra; a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
clone
a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction; an unauthorized copy or imitation; a person who is almost identical to another
swarm
a group of many insects; a moving crowd; move in large numbers
scissors
a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move; a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze; and edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
barber
a hairdresser who cuts hair and shaves beards as a trade; United States composer (1910-1981); perform the services of a barber: cut the hair and/or beard of
wrench
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt; a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; a jerky pulling movement
cellphone
a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver
grit
a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone; fortitude and determination; clench together
blur
a hazy or indistinct representation; become vague or indistinct; make dim or indistinct
pharmacist
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
thump
a heavy blow with the hand; a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects); hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
platinum
a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
cache
a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons); (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics; a secret store of valuables or money
flute
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown; a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column); a tall narrow wineglass
shutter
a hinged blind for a window; a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure; close with shutters
chuck
a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill; the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade; informal terms for a meal
womb
a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
jihad
a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal; a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels
showdown
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
treadmill
a job involving drudgery and confinement; a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps; an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place
knuckle
a joint of a finger when the fist is closed; shoot a marble while keeping one's knuckles on the ground; press or rub with the knuckles
hinge
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other; a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend; attach with a hinge
affirmation
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand; (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds); the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
estimation
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; the respect with which a person is held
presumption
a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming; audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to; (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed
nest
a kind of gun emplacement; furniture pieces made to fit close together; a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
mixer
a kitchen utensil that is used for mixing foods; electronic equipment that mixes two or more input signals to give a single output signal; club soda or fruit juice used to mix with alcohol
plywood
a laminate made of thin layers of wood
jug
a large bottle with a narrow mouth; the quantity contained in a jug; stew in an earthenware jug
shear
a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it; (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves; cut with shears
foyer
a large entrance or reception room or area
iceberg
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier; lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head
peninsula
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
legion
a large military unit; association of ex-servicemen; a vast multitude
flurry
a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that); a rapid active commotion; move in an agitated or confused manner
underline
a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter); draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to; give extra weight to (a communication)
heading
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about; a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine; the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
checklist
a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted
mow
a loft in a barn where hay is stored; cut with a blade or mower; make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip
scorer
a logger who marks trees to be felled; a player who makes a score in a game or contest; an official who records the score during the progress of a game
trudge
a long difficult walk; walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
rake
a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil; a dissolute man in fashionable society; degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
wrapper
a loose dressing gown for women; cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person; the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
blare
a loud harsh or strident noise; make a strident sound; make a loud noise
lad
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy); a boy or man
statesman
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
patriarch
a man who is older and higher in rank than yourself; any of the early biblical characters regarded as fathers of the human race; the male head of family or tribe
courtship
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
override
a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device; the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something; ride (a horse) too hard
chart
a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea; a visual display of information; plan in detail
scar
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue; an indication of damage; mark with a scar
idol
a material effigy that is worshipped; someone who is adored blindly and excessively; an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
banquet
a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed; a ceremonial dinner party for many people; partake in a feast or banquet
grab
a mechanical device for gripping an object; the act of catching an object with the hands; capture the attention or imagination of
syringe
a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids; spray or irrigate (a body part) with a syringe
remedy
a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain; act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil; provide relief for
parishioner
a member of a parish
mogul
a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857; a bump on a ski slope; a very wealthy or powerful businessman
info
a message received and understood
coin
a metal piece (usually a disc) used as money; make up; form by stamping, punching, or printing
kettle
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid; a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it; the quantity a kettle will hold
centimeter
a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
luncheon
a midday meal
outpost
a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops; a settlement on the frontier of civilization; a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
platoon
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant; a team of policemen working under the military platoon system; a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity
microbe
a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
backfire
a miscalculation that recoils on its maker; a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path; a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
seeker
a missile equipped with a device that is attracted toward some kind of emission (heat or light or sound or radio waves); someone making a search or inquiry
omission
a mistake resulting from neglect; neglecting to do something; leaving out or passing over something; any process whereby sounds are left out of spoken words or phrases
puddle
a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry; something resembling a pool of liquid; a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid
template
a model or standard for making comparisons
assassin
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a treacherous surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed; a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders
duo
a musical composition for two performers; a pair who associate with one another; two performers or singers who perform together
guitarist
a musician who plays the guitar
ballad
a narrative poem of popular origin; a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
rift
a narrow fissure in rock; a gap between cloud masses; a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
Finn
a native or inhabitant of Finland
Spaniard
a native or inhabitant of Spain
affinity
a natural attraction or feeling of kinship; inherent resemblance between persons or things; the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule
polymer
a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
waterway
a navigable body of water; a conduit through which water flows
mediator
a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
cadre
a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion; a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement
sight
a optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument; the range of vision; the ability to see; the visual faculty
bundle
a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing; a collection of things wrapped or boxed together; a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit)
rectangle
a parallelogram with four right angles
thermometer
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
sublime
lifted up or set high; inspiring awe; of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
hoist
lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects; raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help; raise
fluffy
like down or as soft as down
dissipate
live a life or pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption; spend frivolously and unwisely; move away from each other
short
lived - lasting a very short time
back
located at or near the back of an animal; related to or located at the back; of an earlier date
after
located farther aft; behind or in the rear; happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
side
located on a side; an extended outer surface of an object; either the left or right half of a body
pew
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
despise
look down on with disdain
good
looking - pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
paralysis
loss of the ability to move a body part
slipper
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors; a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
peel
the rind of a fruit or vegetable; British politician (1788-1850); the tissue forming the hard outer layer (of e.g. a fruit)
subordinate
lower in rank or importance; subject or submissive to authority or the control of another; (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
man
made - not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
handmade
made by hand or a hand process
majestic
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters; having or displaying great dignity or nobility; belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
amuse
make (somebody) laugh; occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
subtract
make a subtraction
etch
make an etching of
neutralize
make chemically neutral; make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; make incapable of military action
pollute
make impure
legalize
make legal
mitigate
make less severe or harsh; lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
publicize
make public; call attention to
stiffen
make stiff or stiffer; become stiff or stiffer; restrict
fabricate
make up something artificial or untrue; put together out of components or parts
aggravate
make worse; exasperate or irritate
sanitation
making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing; the state of being clean and conducive to health
jack
male donkey; any of several fast-swimming predacious fishes of tropical to warm temperate seas; tool for exerting pressure or lifting
perverse
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict; marked by immorality; deviating from what is considered right or proper or good; resistant to guidance or discipline
invasive
marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue; relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision; gradually intrusive without right or permission
flip
marked by casual disrespect; a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water; the act of flipping a coin
poisonous
marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; not safe to eat; having the qualities or effects of a poison
disadvantaged
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
fanatic
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea; a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
hysterical
marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion; characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
close
marked by fidelity to an original; rigorously attentive; strict and thorough; at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
tidy
marked by good order and cleanliness in appearance or habits; large in amount or extent or degree; (of hair) neat and tidy
hilarious
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
smoky
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke; tasting of smoke
ceremonial
marked by pomp or ceremony or formality; a formal event performed on a special occasion
sly
marked by skill in deception
oppressive
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior; weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
wrinkled
marked by wrinkles; marked with wrinkles or furrows; (of linens or clothes) not ironed
stained
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter; having a coating of stain or varnish; especially of reputation
handicapped
markedly unable to function as a consequence of injury or illness; people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
revere
American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818); a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side; love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
snow
English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980); precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals; a layer of snowflakes (white crystals of frozen water) covering the ground
prolong
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; lengthen or extend in duration or space
scant
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; limit in quality or quantity; supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
ivy
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
CD
ROM - a compact disk that is used with a computer (rather than with an audio system); a large amount of digital information can be stored and accessed but it cannot be altered by the user
erratic
liable to sudden unpredictable change; likely to perform unpredictably; having no fixed course
ensue
issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
rejoin
join again; answer back
connected
joined or linked together; plugged in; wired together to an alarm system
sewing
joining or attaching by stitches; needlework on which you are working with needle and thread
objectivity
judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices
poignant
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings; arousing affect
eradicate
kill in large numbers; destroy completely, as if down to the roots
intellect
knowledge and intellectual ability; the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination; a person who uses the mind creatively
lore
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
prophecy
knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source); a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
best
known - most familiar or renowned
called
known or spoken of as; given or having a specified name
hesitant
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly; acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
broke
lacking funds
bare
lacking in amplitude or quantity; completely unclothed; having everything extraneous removed including contents
dim
lacking in light; not bright or harsh; lacking clarity or distinctness; made dim or less bright
shadowy
lacking in substance; filled with shade; lacking clarity or distinctness
worthless
lacking in usefulness or value; morally reprehensible
sloppy
lacking neatness or order; wet or smeared with a spilled liquid or moist material; marked by great carelessness
powerless
lacking power
inexperienced
lacking practical experience or training
insecure
lacking self-confidence or assurance; lacking in security or safety; not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way
bland
lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting; lacking taste or flavor or tang; smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
arid
lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless; lacking sufficient water or rainfall
ridicule
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate; the act of deriding or treating with contempt; subject to laughter or ridicule
casserole
large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served; food cooked and served in a casserole
skate
large edible rays having a long snout and thick tail with pectoral fins continuous with the head; swim by undulating the edges of the pectoral fins; sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs; move along on skates
limo
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
limousine
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
mango
large oval tropical fruit having smooth skin, juicy aromatic pulp, and a large hairy seed; large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit
ballroom
large room used mainly for dancing
pineapple
large sweet fleshy tropical fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated; a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics
crocodile
large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
oversized
larger than normal for its kind
gorilla
largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa
fleeting
lasting for a markedly brief time
ascertain
learn or discover with certainty; be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
emigrate
leave one's country of residence for a new one
outgoing
leaving a place or a position; at ease in talking to others
distance
the property created by the space between two objects or points; size of the gap between two places; indifference by personal withdrawal
shortfall
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
longevity
the property of being long-lived; duration of service
sustainability
the property of being sustainable
overlap
the property of partial coincidence in time; a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; a flap that lies over another part
sweetness
the property of tasting as if it contains sugar; the quality of giving pleasure; a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
greatness
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence; unusual largeness in size or extent or number
irritation
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed; (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation; the act of troubling or annoying someone
fatality
the quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters; a death resulting from an accident or a disaster
shine
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light; be clear and obvious; be distinguished or eminent
divinity
the quality of being divine; white creamy fudge made with egg whites; the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
inconsistency
the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts; the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
individuality
the quality of being individual; the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
usefulness
the quality of being of practical use
orthodoxy
the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion); a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards
decency
the quality of being polite and respectable; the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
vanity
the quality of being valueless or futile; low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup; the trait of being unduly vain and conceited
refinement
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; the result of improving something; a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
proficiency
the quality of having great facility and competence; skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity
inconvenience
the quality of not being useful or convenient; an inconvenient discomfort; a difficulty that causes anxiety
glisten
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light; be shiny, as if wet
blackness
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white); total absence of light
fallout
the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion; any adverse and unwanted secondary effect
voltage
the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts; the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
inference
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
abdomen
the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis; the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm
wreckage
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked