Wordly Wise 300 Book 7, Lesson 7

throng

A large number of people gathered together, a crowd.

casualty

A person killed or injured in a war or accident

stringent

Strict, severe

initiate

To put into effect, to bring into use.

inevitable

Unavoidable, bound to happen.

acrid

Unpleasantly sharp or bitter taste or smell

negligent

failing to take proper care of or to give proper attention to

lax

not strictly enforced, undemanding; careless

congested

overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess

smolder

to burn slowly without bursting into flames

impede

to get in the way of, to interfere with the movement of.

cope

to manage problems or difficulties successfully

hurtle

to move with great speed and force

irate

very angry, furious

headlong

with great speed or force, reckless