Words of Champions 2022

moxie

force of character, determination, or nerve

Absolution

forgiveness; pardon; release

erstwhile

former

lucky

fortunate

soothsayer

fortune teller

Nostradamus

fortune teller; (1503-66) French physician and astrologer who wrote a book of rhymed prophecies

parkour

free running

leisure

free time

unmoored

free, unattached, unconnected

gratis

free; without charge

pristine

fresh and clean; uncorrupted

ghastly

frightful, horrible; deathly pale

pear

fruit

fructose

fruit sugar

bustling

full of energetic and noisy activity

fervorous

full of intensity of feeling or expression.

spectral

ghostly

enfranchise

give voting rights

phosphorescent

giving off light without heat

spectacles（spectacle）

glasses

embers

glowing remains of a fire

Lactose

glucose + galactose

target

goal

merchandise

goods that a business purchases to sell

gotcha

got you

nubuck

grain-sueded leather is leather that has been napped on the grain side and has a velvet-like hand

profundity

great depth of intellect, feeling, or meaning

avalanche

great mass of falling snow and ice

gluttonous

greedy for food and drink

Bruschetta

grilled ciabatta bread, whipped ricotta, roma tomatoes, garlic, basil

sardonic

grimly or scornfully mocking, bitterly sarcastic

Bruxism

grinding teeth

heptad

group of seven

gloves

handwear: covers the hand and wrist

consequent

happening as a result of something

gradual

happening over a period of time

joyful

happy

bubbly

happy, outgoing and enthusiastic

injurious

harmful

pollutant

harmful material that can enter the biosphere through the land, air, or water

astringent

harsh; severe

geometric

having a form composed of one or a number of simple shapes, such as triangles, squares, or circles

morose

having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable

gelatinous

having a jellylike consistency

stereotypical

having an idea of what a person is like before knowing them, usually a simple judgement

iridescent

having colors like the rainbow

impecunious

having little or no money

odiferous

having or giving off a smell

wistful

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

kindred

having similar origin, nature, or character

hexagonal

having six angles and six sides

tentacled

having tentacles

filbert

hazelnut

nebulous

hazy; vague; uncertain

salubrious

healthful

whirlybird

helicopter

useful

helpful for doing or achieving something

Phlox

herb w/tall stalks of showy clusters of flowers

faltered

hesitated or stumbled

tentativeness

hesitation, indecision 망설임

singultus

hiccups

soprano

highest female voice

Transmissibility

how easily a pathogen is passed from person to person

ached

hurt or felt sore

effraction

idk

encore

idk

flipperling

idk

quince

idk

windbaggery

idk

cantakerous

ill-tempered and quarrelsome; disagreeable

mulligan

illegal second shot "do over"

sophomoric

immature and overconfident; conceited

aphasia

impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking) or to Wernicke's area (impairing understanding).

scrumptiously

in a delightful or excellent manner

fantastically

in a fabulous manner

widdershins

in a left-handed or contrary direction; counterclockwise

earnestly

in a serious manner

berserk

in a state of violent or destructive rage

also

in addition

furthermore

in addition

probative

in evidence law, tending to prove something

privatim

in private or privately

transference

in psychoanalysis, the patient's transfer to the analyst of emotions linked with other relationships (such as love or hatred for a parent)

basically

in the main or most important ways

chaotic

in utter disorder

irrevocable

incapable of being changed or called back

phelbotomy

incision of a vein

ineffable

inexpressible

keratitis

inflammation of the cornea

gingivitis

inflammation of the gums

tonstillitis

inflammation of the tonsils

manipulable

influencable; controllable

background

information provided to a journalist that will not be attributed to a named source

vaccination

injection of a weakened or mild form of a pathogen to produce immunity

kernel

innermost, essential part; seed grain, often in a shell

ingenuous

innocent, simple; frank, sincere

suture

interlocking line of union between bones

interjected

interrupted

causal

involving a cause

Bacteriolytic

kills and lyses cells

humane

kind, merciful

cardigan

knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper

gnarled

knotted, twisted, lumpy

aware

knowing about something

part

labor, bring forth

nonchalance

lack of concern

superficiality

lack of depth of knowledge or thought or feeling

ataxia

lack of muscle coordination

levity

lack of seriousness

anemic

lacking vigor or energy

shore

land bordering the sea, a lake, or a large river

wildebeest

large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail

raven

large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail

villa

large country home

mastiff

large dog

Zeppelin

large gas-filled balloon

limousine

large luxurious car

stomach

large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food

moose

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male

machete

large, heavy knife

Amazon

large, strong, aggressive woman

kangaroo

largest living marsupial

withered

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness

bent

leaning, inclination, proclivity, tendency

marooned

leave (someone) trapped and isolated in an inaccessible place, especially an island.

romaine

lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head

calisthenics

light exercise designed to promote general fitness

drizzle

light rain

sobriety

living without alcohol

parochial

local; narrow; limited

Nile

longest river in the world

lolled

lounged

foothills

low hills at the base of a mountain range

slow

low speed

moped

low-powered motorized bicycle

lumbar

lower back

allegiance

loyalty

ulterior

lying beyond what is evident, revealed, or claimed

recumbent

lying down

prone

lying face down

rooster

male chicken

son

male child

tongue

manipulates food for chewing and swallowing; a taste organ

melismatic

many notes per syllable

beaucoup

many or much

matrimony

marriage

cornily

mawkishly old-fashioned : tiresomely simple and sentimental

Ulna

medial bone of the forearm

Arborio

medium grain rice often used in risotto

satisfactory

meeting requirements

dulcet

melodious; pleasing to the ear

realtor

member of a private real estate trade organization

peninsular

member of the highest class in Spain's colonies in the Americas

proletarian

member of the working class

leniency

mildness; permissiveness

armaments

military weapons and equipment

mimetic

mimic, copy

adversaria

miscellaneous notes; commonplace books

malfeasance

misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official

wretched

miserable

qualms

misgivings; reservations; causes for hesitancy

deceptively

misleadingly

addle

mix up or confuse

combination

mixture

nouveau

modern or up to date

rectitude

moral uprightness; righteousness

much

more, most

favorite

most liked

Leghorn

most prolific egg laying breed

maternity

motherhood

flapped

moved the wings or arms up and down

retrograde

moving backward

escalator

moving stairs

crumpet

muffin

Lithophone

musical instrument consisting of a piece (or pieces) of rock that, when struck, produce musical pitches

Reciprocity

mutual exchange

avenue

n. an intangible path or approach to something

fleeciness

n. the state of being soft and woolly

nomenclature

naming system

must

necessary

nectarine

nectarine

twitchy

nervous and unable to relax; antsy, tense

fidgeting

nervously moving about or twitching

pleasant

nice

tasteless

no flavor at all

extinct

no longer in existence

Entente

nonbinding agreement to follow common policies

eczema

noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching

incoherent

not able to be understood; nonsensical

closed

not available to public

unchristened

not christened

nonvolatile

not easily vaporized

difficult

not easy

spurious

not genuine, not true, not valid

incompetent

not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully

disproportionate

not in correct relation or balance

infirm

not in good health; not well

absent

not present

irregular

not regular

effortless

not requiring much work

gone

not there

nada

nothing

enoki

noun. An edible Japanese mushroom growing in clusters of slender stems and small caps.

atomic

number of protons

tractability

obedience

ceramics

objects made from clay or other combinations of minerals baked at high temperature

fealty

obligated loyalty or faithfulness

stagestruck

obsessed with a desire to perform before an audience

blatant

obvious

septennial

occurring every seven years

emerald

of a rich green color

gargantuan

of huge or extraordinary size and power

isotopic

of identical chemical composition

intellectual

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

celebratory

of or relating to a party or ceremony

circadian

of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals

vehicular

of or relating to or intended for (motor) vehicles

baptismal

of or relating to the ceremony of admitting one into membership in a Christian church with the use of water by immersion, pouring, or sprinkling.

nobiliary

of or relating to the nobility.

marine

of or relating to the sea

toploftical

of or relating to topology

coeval

of the same time period

panary

of, like or pertaining to bread; bread store

agonistic

of, like or pertaining to or being aggressive or argumentative

filial

of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter

vespertine

of, relating to, or occurring in the evening

votive

offered in fulfillment of a vow or a pledge

frequently

often

protentous

ominous

contrariwise

on the contrary

peripheral

on the edge, not important

antiquarian

one who collects or studies objects of former times

wunderkind

one who excels in a difficult field at an early age

Cinderella

one who gains affluence or recognition after obscurity and neglect, a person or thing whose beauty or worth remains unrecognized; after the fairy-tale heroine who escapes form a life of drudgery through the intervention of a fairy godmother and marries a handsome prince

maverick

one who is independent and resists adherence to a group

guardian

one who protects

recipient

one who receives

companion

one who spends time with or does things with another

usurper

one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another

demonstrative

openly expressive of emotions

antagonistic

opposed; hostile; aggressive

disrepair

opposite of good condition or repair; bad condition

sweltering

oppressively hot and humid

Impasto

painting that applies the pigment thickly so that brush or palette knife marks are visible

flaxen

pale yellow

brochure

pamphlet

pilcrow

paragraph symbol

petrifying

paralyzing with terror

coriander

parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish

rapids

part of a stream where the water flows very swiftly over rocks

midriff

part of the body between the chest and the waist

Peat

partially decayed plant matter found in bogs

fervently

passionately

catalepsy

passive induction of a posture held against gravity

remuneration

payment for work done

jewel

pearl

evacuees

people who are removed from a dangerous area

passersby

people who go by without stopping

standee

person who stands

profiteer

person who takes advantage of a crisis to make money

snitch

person who tells on someone else

varicose

pertaining to a dilated vein

philharmonic

pertaining to a musical organization, such as a symphony orchestra

dietetic

pertaining to diet or to the regulation of the use of food

acoustic

pertaining to hearing

geriatric

pertaining to old age

allergenic

pertaining to the capacity to produce an allergic reaction

uveal

pertaining to the choroid layer of the eye

cutaneous

pertaining to the skin

spinal

pertaining to the spine

tectonic

pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust

postural

pertinent to or affected by body position

apothecary

pharmacist

throat

pharynx

organza

plain weave

dandelion

plant called "tooth of the lion" with dentate leaves

mice

plural of mouse

gushed

poured out in a very fast and forceful way

osteopath

practitioner of osteopathy (treatment of diseases by manipulation of bones, muscles, nerves, etc.)

Kosher

prepared according to Jewish dietary law

gift

present

auspices

protection or support; patronage

goggles

protects eyes from chemical splashes

rubric

protocol, title or heading

glissando

rapid slide up or down a scale

palpitant

rapidly and strongly beating; throbbing

credulity

readiness to believe

genuine

real

opponency

receptors act in opposite ways, 2 pairs of colours

insomnia

recurring problems in falling or staying asleep

raspberry

red or black edible aggregate berries usually smaller than the related blackberries

dwindled

reduced in number or amount

municipal

relating to a city, town, village, or the like with local self-government

professional

relating to or belonging to a profession

leguminous

relating to or consisting of legumes

coercive

relating to or using force or threats.

fiduciary

relating to the governing of property or estate on behalf of others

dependable

reliable

palliative

relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure

scold

remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.

excision

removal by cutting

Atonement

reparation for a wrong or injury

ludicrous

ridiculous, laughable, absurd

fluctuation

rise and fall, continual variation

tandoori

roasted in a charcoal oven

putrid

rotten and foul smelling

circuitous

roundabout, not direct

impolite

rude

boorish

rude; insensitive

treadmill

running machine

limpa

rye bread made with molasses or brown sugar

Scripture

sacred writings

woebegone

sad or miserable in appearance

blurted

said suddenly and without thinking

schooner

sailing vessel used in former times

sailage

sails of a ship

sandal

sandal

astrobleme

scar on the earth's surface from meteorite impact

debris

scattered fragments, wreckage

alma mater

school you graduated from

forensics

scientific study of crime scene evidence

contemptous

scornful

Surreptitous

secret

clandestine

secret

furtive

secretive

tubular

secretory cells form tubes

wholehearted

showing or characterized by complete sincerity and commitment

Shetland

small but very strong ponies from Scotland

spatula

small scoop used to transfer powder and crystal chemicals

bittern

small wading bird

scent

smell

monstrosity

something hideous or frightful

eyesore

something that is unpleasant or offensive to view

entrance

something that provides access; a way to get into something

sustenance

something that provides nourishment; food needed to live

Romeo

son of Montague

salad

sound alike look alike drugs

parenthetic

spoken or written as an aside

spangled

sprinkled with bright or glittering spots

crouched

squatting close to the ground

personnel

staff

prominent

standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known

grotesqueness

state of being distorted or unnatural in shape or appearance

decrepitude

state of collapse or weakness caused by illness or old age

bereavement

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

Demographics

statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

perseverance

steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

bristle

stiffen with fear or anger

tummy

stomach

sarcophagus

stone coffin

hangar

storage area (like garage) for a plane

inclement

stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action

cicada

stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings

reactionary

strongly opposed to change; conservative

scuffle

struggle at close quarters in a rough and confused manner; wrestle; grapple

opinionated

stubborn and often unreasonable in holding to one's own ideas, having a closed mind

tenaciously

stubbornly; persistently

Phycology

study of algae

linguistics

study of language

anglophile

supporter of England or the English

besieged

surrounded by enemies

karst

terrain dominated by limestone bedrock and characterized by rocky ground, caves, sinkholes, underground rivers, and the absence of surface streams and lakes

riddance

the action of getting rid of a troublesome or unwanted person or thing

Redemption

the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

feet

the body parts one uses to walk

bariatrics

the branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obesity and associated diseases

uncle

the brother of your father or mother

commerce

the buying and selling of goods

hydroponic

the growing of plants in water

suet

the hard white fat on the kidneys and loins of cattle, sheep, and other animals, used to make foods including puddings, pastry, and mincemeat.

chancellor

the highest official of a monarch, prime minister

summit

the highest point

topgallant

the highest point

homicide

the killing of one person by another

horizon

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

situation

the location of a place relative to other places

barrels

the long, metal tube that guides a projectile out of a firearm

caboodle

the lot, pack, or crowd

capacity

the maximum amount that something can contain.

quadrillion

the number named by a unit with fifteen zeros after it

surface

the outside layer; the top

floor

the part of a room on which you stand

lapel

the part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar that is folded back on either side of the front opening

listener

the person who receives the speaker's message

resilience

the personal strength that helps most people cope with stress and recover from adversity and even trauma

studio

the place where an artist works

knot

the place where two pieces of string have been tied together

apogee

the point in an orbit most distant from the body being orbited; the highest point

connivery

the practice of cooperating secretly, especially in a wrongful act.

varsity

the principal team representing a high school or college in a sport or other competition.

software

the programs and other operating information used by a computer.

simplicity

the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do

power

the rate at which work is done

logs

the record of events or day to day activities; also a record of a ship's speed, course, and progress

Suffrage

the right to vote

hyrax

the rodentlike animal sometimes called a coney

playlist

the roster or lineup of songs that a radio station can play on the air during a given period of time

emperor

the ruler of an empire

theriatrics

the science of veterinary medicine.

valedictorian

the student who has the highest academic rank in a class and who usually delivers the graduation speech

Cybernetics

the study of information processing, feedback, and control in communication systems

numerology

the study of numbers

divestiture

the transfer of total or partial ownership of some of a firm's operations to investors or to another company

adolescence

the transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from puberty to independence

Ethanol

the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages

modesty

the virtue by which we think, speak, act, and dress in ways that show respect for ourselves and others

phraseology

the way in which something is expressed; style

condition

the way someone or something is

yeanling

the young of a sheep or goat; a lamb or kid

heist

theft

larceny

theft

Einstein

theory of relativity

baleen

thin plates that hang from upper part of a whales mouth, used for straining out water to get krill and plankton

Americana

things associated with America

goals

things you want to accomplish

cog

think, consider

triplicate

three copies

volumetric

three-dimensional in nature

indefatigable

tireless

abrogate

to abolish

revved

to accelerate speed of an engine

pamper

to allow too many privileges, be too generous and easygoing toward

bother

to annoy

originate

to bring or come into being

incinerate

to burn to ashes

whittle

to carve or shape

jettison

to cast overboard; to discard

emerge

to come out

stopped

to come to an end

discombobulate

to confuse

obfuscate

to confuse; to bewilder

purse

to contract into wrinkles or folds; to pucker

tabulate

to count

lambasted

to criticize harshly

emblazoned

to decorate; to display brilliantly

annihilate

to destroy completely

detect

to discover something not easily noticed

bifurcate

to divide into two parts

homework

to do

imbibe

to drink

savor

to enjoy, have a distinctive flavor or smell

recruit

to enlist in the military

expunge

to erase, obliterate, destroy

condemn

to express strong disapproval of

scrounge

to get or find by hunting around; to scrape together

formalize

to give a definite or official form to something

exude

to give off; to emit; to radiate

abandon

to give up

manumit

to grant freedom to slaves; to emancipate

clutch

to grasp and hold tightly

usher

to guide in a certain direction

poor

to have nothing

knock

to hit something (such as a door) with the knuckles of your hand or with a hard object (such as a knocker) in order to get people's attention

single

to isolate; to choose

sprung

to jump

giggle

to laugh in a silly or uncontrolled way

left

to leave, direction

eavesdrop

to listen secretly to private conversations

elucidate

to make clear

season

to make competent through experience; to accustom

reveal

to make known

augment

to make larger, increase

dignify

to make noble or proper

polish

to make shine; to make something better

reduce

to make smaller

postpone

to put off until later

ricochet

to rebound at least once from a surface

skedaddle

to run away hurriedly; flee

reiterate

to say again, repeat

chide

to scold

ferret

to search or drive out

hallucinate

to see things that are not really there

ingnite

to set on fire

calibrate

to set, standardize

whet

to sharpen

truncate

to shorten

slide

to skid smoothly

mumble

to speak in a low voice that is not clear

Metastatize

to spread by transferring a disease-causing agent from the site of the disease to other parts of the body

gossip

to spread rumors or talk about the private matters of others

galvanize

to startle into sudden activity

thawed

to stop being frozen

etude

to study

studied

to study

stupefy

to stun, baffle, or amaze

flabbergast

to surprise so greatly that one is speechless; to amaze

capture

to take by force

flounder

to thrash about in a clumsy or ineffective way

flourish

to thrive, to grow well

lionize

to treat as a celebrity

fido

to trust, believe

unfurl

to unfold

wheedle

to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end

regurgitate

to vomit

squander

to waste

dawdle

to waste time

dillydally

to waste time

erode

to wear away gradually, eat away

yammer

to whine or complain

eradicate

to wipe out; to destroy

cooperate

to work together

denticulate

tooth-like

dentifrice

toothpaste

metatarsal

top of foot

tangible

touchable

strong

tough

elaborative

transform the information into a more meaningful unit. Aids long-term retention.

accolade

tribute; honor; praise

mangrove

tropical tree with roots that extend both above and beneath the water

veracity

truthfulness

teaspoon

tsp

Melody

tune

version

turning

tortoise

turtle

wattles

twigs used for building

contorted

twisted

mink

type of animal

beret

type of cap

parasol

umbrella for protection against the sun

scrawny

unattractively thin and bony

vague

unclear

excavating

uncovering by digging

subcutaneous

under the skin

subterranean

underground

mortician

undertaker

Brandywine

unsuccessful attempt to stop the British from taking Philadelphia

slovenly

untidy, dirty, careless

gullibility

unwariness; trustfulness; being easily fooled

grudgingly

unwillingly

alas

used to express sorrow; regret, or grief

wrenches

used to turn nuts and bolts or keep the nuts and bolts stationary

bootless

useless

futility

uselessness

laconic

using few words

acrostic

verse in which certain letters such as the first in each line form a word or message

ballyhooed

very much excited

diaphanous

very sheer and light

measly

very small or inferior; not enough

astounding

very surprising

miraculous

very wonderful or amazing like a miracle

triumphant

victorious

gusto

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

vendage

vintage

glitterati

wealthy or famous people who conspicuously attend fashionable events

opulent

wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

webisode

web-only television show

impromptu

without preparation

scornfully

without respect

barefoot

without shoes

lupine

wolf-like

marvelous

wonderful

timber

wood

partridge

wood fowl; a brown bird with a round body and a short tail

reimbursable

work expenses

juvenilia

works produced by an author or artist while still young Origin early 17th century: from Latin, neuter plural of juvenilis [see juvenile].

zoolatry

worship of animals

carpal

wrist

lousicide

ˈlau̇səˌsīd a louse-killing insecticide : pediculicide

rabid

(adj.) furious, violently intense, unreasonably extreme; mad; infected with rabies

sterling

(adj.) genuine, excellent; made of silver of standard fineness

taciturn

(adj.) habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little

vituperative

(adj.) harshly abusive, severely scolding

squeamish

(adj.) inclined to nausea; easily shocked or upset; excessively fastidious or refined

churlish

(adj.) lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

abstemious

(adj.) moderate, sparing (as in eating and drinking); characterized by abstinence and self-discipline

myopic

(adj.) nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view of a situation; lacking foresight or discernment

untenable

(adj.) not capable of being held or defended; impossible to maintain

unremitting

(adj.) not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless

frivolous

(adj.) of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously

sartorial

(adj.) of or pertaining to a tailor or his work; having to do with clothes or dress (especially men's)

imperious

(adj.) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling

repentant

(adj.) penitent, sorry (The repentant Dennis apologized profusely for breaking his mother's vase.)

venomous

(adj.) poisonous; spiteful, mean

quizzical

(adj.) puzzled; mocking; odd; equivocal

glib

(adj.) ready and fluent in speech; thoughtless, insincere

germane

(adj.) relevant, appropriate, apropos, fitting

staid

(adj.) serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct

austere

(adj.) severe or stern in manner; without adornment or luxury, simple, plain; harsh or sour in flavor

astute

(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom

oblique

(adj.) slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct

devious

(adj.) straying or wandering from a straight or direct course; done or acting in a shifty or underhanded way

stalwart

(adj.) strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n.) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position

whimsical

(adj.) subject to odd ideas, notions, or fancies; playful; unpredictable

hostile

(adj.) unfriendly; unfavorable; warlike, aggressive

evanescent

(adj.) vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy

illustrious

(adj.) very famous, distinguished

distraught

(adj.) very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or mental conflict

pending

(adj.) waiting to be settled; (prep.) until

callow

(adj.) without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise; without feathers

anyway

(adverb) in whatever manner.

transcription

(genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA

reprieve

(n) a temporary relief or delay; (v) to grant a postponement

plaudits

(n. pl.) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

fabulist

(n.) - a teller of fables; a liar

flattery

(n.) - compliments, sycophancy

bungee

(n.) An elastic cord, usually with hooks or clips on each end.

umbrage

(n.) Shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment; a vague suspicion

brouhaha

(n.) a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified

fondant

(n.) a creamy sugar preparation that is used as a basis for candies or icings

domino

(n.) a flat rectangular block the face of which is divided into two equal parts that are blank or bear from one to six dots, that is used to play in a game

bastion

(n.) a fortified place, stronghold

hiatus

(n.) a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)

amnesty

(n.) a general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution

realm

(n.) a kingdom; a region or field of study

metropolis

(n.) a large city; the chief city of an area

drone

(n.) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee; (v.) to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice

shoji

(n.) a paper screen serving as a wall, partition or sliding door

assailant

(n.) a person who attacks violently (with blows or words)

newbie

(n.) a person who has recently started a particular activity; a beginner

recluse

(n.) a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world

worrywart

(n.) a person who worries too much or who worries for no reason

ewer

(n.) a pitcher with a wide spout

pedantry

(n.) a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details

corollary

(n.) a proposition that follows from one already proven; a natural consequence or result; (adj.) resultant or consequent

residue

(n.) a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed

envoy

(n.) a representative or messenger (as of a government)

vignette

(n.) a short description or sketch; a picture or illustration with edges that gradually shade off; a decorative design on the title page of a book or at the beginning or end of a chapter

jelly

(n.) a soft food made by boiling sugar and fruit juice

bedlam

(n.) a state or scene of uproar and confusion

grouse

(n.) a type of game bird; a complaint; (v.) to complain, grumble

sabotage

(n.) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; (v.) to take such destructive action

mandate

(n.) an authoritative command, formal order, authorization; (v.) to issue such an order

repercussion

(n.) an effect or consequence of some action or event, result; an echo or reverberation

asylum

(n.) an institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a place of safety

talisman

(n.) an object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical powers, an amulet, fetish

epoxy

(n.) any of various sticky, flexible resins that usually become rigid when heated, are resistant to chemicals, and are often used in coatings and adhesives

duress

(n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

leeway

(n.) extra space for moving along a certain route; allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin of error

premonition

(n.) forewarning or foreboding of a future event

verbiage

(n.) language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content, wordiness; a manner of expression

aloha

(n.) love, affection, kindness - often used to express greeting or farewell

propinquity

(n.) nearness in place or time; kinship

drivel

(n.) saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense; (v.) to let saliva flow from the mouth; to utter nonsense or childish twaddle; to waste or fritter away foolishly

acuity

(n.) sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses)

maximum

(n.) the greatest possible amount or degree; (adj.) reaching the greatest possible amount or degree

macrocosm

(n.) the universe considered as a whole; the entire complex structure of something

Macaw

(n.)a large long-tailed parrot that has bright, showy feathers and lives in Central and South America

billabong

(noun) a backwater caused by overflow from a river and forming a stagnant pool,

truffle

(noun) a candy made of chocolate, butter, and sugar that is shaped into balls and coated with cocoa or other toppings.

thyme

(noun) a common garden herb used in seasoning and formerly in medicine.

duvet

(noun) a warm bedcover : a quilt or comforter.

deer

(noun) a wild animal with brown fur, four long, thin legs, hooves and antlers on the males.

cinnamon

(noun) an aromatic spice made from the bark of certain tropical trees and used in cooking.

wildcat

(noun) any of many kinds of small or medium-sized felines.

hazelnut

(noun) any of several brown hard-shelled dry fruits having an interior kernel or meat,

butterscotch

(noun) the flavor of brown sugar and butter cooked together.

vacuousness

(noun) the quality or state of being marked by or indicative of mental emptiness or lack of ideas or intelligence.

sesame

(noun) the small flattish seeds of an herb that are used in cooking and as a source for nilon.

deciduous

(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season

curries

(plural n.) foods that are seasoned with a blend of ground spices.

dim sum

(plural noun) traditional Chinese food made up of a variety of items (as steamed or fried dumplings, pieces of cooked chicken, and rice balls) served in small portions,

cleave

(v.) To cut or split open; to cling to

haggle

(v.) to argue in a petty way, especially about a price

stipulate

(v.) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

ascribe

(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute

bask

(v.) to be in, or expose oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from

upbraid

(v.) to blame, scold, find fault with

seethe

(v.) to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed

amass

(v.) to bring together, collect, gather, especially for oneself; to come together, assemble

nurture

(v.) to bring up, care for, train, nourish; (n.) rearing, training, upbringing

dissipate

(v.) to cause to disappear; to scatter, dispel; to spend foolishly, squander; to be extravagant in pursuit of pleasure

evince

(v.) to display clearly, to make evident, to provoke

succumb

(v.) to give way to superior force, yield

chastise

(v.) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely

ingratiate

(v.) to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others (sometimes used in a critical or derogatory sense)

recoup

(v.) to make up for, regain

rejuvenate

(v.) to make young again; to make like new

botch

(v.) to repair or patch poorly; make a mess of; (n.) a hopelessly bungled job

quaver

(v.) to shake, tremble; to trill

buffet

(v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (n.) a slap, blow

equivocate

(v.) to speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous

vacillate

(v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will

instigate

(v.) to urge on; to stir up, provoke, start, incite

swim

(v.) travel through water.

macchiato

1 shot espresso, 1 dollop foam

terabyte

1 trillion bytes

toddler

1-3 years

mess

1. a condition in which things are dirty or not neat 2. a situation that is full of problems, usually because of a lack of organization or because of mistakes that someone has made

drill

1. a tool or machine with a pointed end for making holes 2. a way of learning something by means of repeated exercises 3. a practice of what to do in an emergency, for example if there is a fire

Intermezzo

1. short musical or dramatic entertainment between the acts of a play 2. short musical piece either standing as an independent work or coming between the main parts of an extended musical composition

dodge

1. to move quickly and suddenly to one side in order to avoid someone or something 2. to avoid doing something, especially in a dishonest way

dodecahedron

12 faces

bubonic

Also called the Black Death was a deadly disease that spread through Europe and killed one out of every three people

trice

3 times

arsenic

As

Basaltic

Describes dense, dark-colored igneous rock formed from magma rich in magnesium and iron and poor in silica.

desolate

Deserted and lonely

Juneteenth

June 19th, the date celebrated as the anniversary of Emancipation Day for enslaved people in Texas

Krypton

Kr

Escarole

L 4605

uncouth

Lacking good manners

plates

Large pieces of earths crust that move due to convection currents ; dishes that are used to hold food

cleat

Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened

Celsius

Metric unit for measuring temperature; On this scale water freezes at zero and boils at 100.

charlotte

North Carolina

brick

a block of hard material used in building

sapphire

a blue gem

welterweight

a boxer who weighs more than 135 pounds, but less than 147 pounds

summary

a brief statement or account of the main points of something.

ogre

a brute; a large monster; a frightful giant

cement

a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay

planetarium

a building or room in which images of stars, planets, etc. are shown on a high, curved ceiling

briefcase

a case with a handle

sofa

a comfortable seat wide enough for two/three people to sit on

platitude

a commonplace, stale, or trite remark

baskets

a compartment used to hold goods

grumbling

a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

idea

a concept, philosophy, image, or issue

turning

a corner where one road meets another

nook

a corner, as in a room

toile

a cotton fabric

Docket

a court's calendar, showing the schedule of cases it is to hear

hat

a covering for the head

centipede

a creature with 100 feet

vault

a curved ceiling made of arches

corduroy

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs

sword

a cutting or thrusting weapon with a long blade

coffee

a dark brown drink made from ground coffee beans and boiled water

headdress

a decorative covering worn on the head, often as a sign of rank

cannoli

a deep-fried tube of pastry filled with sweetened and flavored ricotta cheese

bulwark

a defensive wall

thicket

a dense group of bushes or trees

rocket

a device that expels gas in one direction to move in the opposite direction

spectrometer

a device that spreads light into its different colors

manta

a devil ray

fashionista

a devoted follower of fashion

dilemma

a difficult or perplexing situation or problem

triceratops

a dinosaur with three horns- two long horns above the eyes and one short horn on the nose

salsa

a dip made of tomatoes and onions

slalom

a downhill skiing race over a zigzag course

rosin

a dry powdered resin that melts when heated, used in the aquatint process

loneliness

a feeling of deprivation about existing social relations

abhorrence

a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing

comedienne

a female comedian

heiress

a female who inherits property.

tempeh

a fermented soybean food, rich in protein and fiber.

rictus

a fixed grimace or grin

murmuration

a flock of starlings

dough

a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll

heliotrope

a flower named for its tendency to turn toward the sun

hydrangea

a flower requiring lots of water

refrigerant

a fluid that vaporizes and condenses inside the tubing of a heat pump

pedicure

a foot treatment that could include soaking the feet and polishing the toenails

rugby

a form of football played with an oval ball

complaint

a formal notice that a lawsuit is being brought

doldrums

a frequently windless area near the Equator

churros

a fried bread coated in cinnamon sugar

cricket

a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players

apron

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

scarf

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

syndicate

a gathering of people with a common interest

chart

a graph used to organize data

league

a group of allies

dreadlocks

a hairstyle in which the hair hangs in long thick twisted pieces

graphologist

a handwriting analyst

hardtrack

a hard biscuit made of wheat flour

bonnet

a hat tied under the chin

Hijab

a headscarf worn by Muslim women

pinnacle

a high peak or point

posada

a hotel or inn

kennel

a house for a dog or dogs

spaniel

a kind of dog

alpaca

a kind of llama or fabric made from this hair

Pharoah

a king of ancient Egypt, considered a god as well as a political leader

shindig

a large and noisy party of people

candelabrum

a large branched candlestick or holder for several candles or lamps

wharf

a large dock from which ships may load or unload

banquet

a large meal for many people; a feast

medallion

a large medal

flagon

a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout

bonfire

a large outdoor fire

Goliath

a large person; from the giant from the Philistine city of Gath, slain by David, when he was a shepherd boy

Everglades

a large subtropical swampland in Florida of about 4,000 square miles

exodus

a large-scale departure or flight

Holocaust

a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering

lettuce

a leafy green vegetable used in salads

Referendum

a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

cambric

a lightweight, closely woven white linen or cotton fabric

vinegar

a liquid with a sour taste made from wine or apples, used to add flavor to food or to preserve it

errata

a list of errors in a printed work

scrolls

a long document made from pieces of parchment sewn together

hike

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

scythe

a long-handled, bladed instrument used for harvesting crops

liege

a lord, master, or sovereign

cameist

a maker of cameos

handyman

a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks

groom

a man who is getting married

fabric

a material that is woven or knitted, such as cloth

Aplha

a measurement of a portfolio's risk adjusted return. Use: Often used to measure fund manager's performance.

contraption

a mechanical gadget or device

conference

a meeting that brings people together to exchange views or information

peacenik

a member of a pacifist movement

legionnaire

a member of any legion; legionary

foilble

a minor weakness in character

misconception

a mistaken idea

cenotaph

a monument erected to the memory of the dead, with the dead human body not present

lid

a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening of a container

impetus

a moving force, impulse, stimulus

Quadriceps

a muscle group consisting of four muscles that is located along the front of the thigh

appellation

a name or title

lane

a narrow road in the countryside or in a town

caverns

a naturally formed underground chamber or series of chambers most commonly produced by solution activity in limestone

fracas

a noisy quarrel or brawl

track

a path or trail that is made by people or animals walking through a field, forest, etc.

Idemnity

a payment for damage or loss

bergamot

a pear-shaped orange

stencil

a perforated template allowing ink or paint to pass through to print a design

tercentenary

a period of 300 years

contraction

a period of economic decline marked by falling real GDP

respite

a period of relief or rest

Stagflation

a period of slow economic growth and high unemployment (stagnation) while prices rise (inflation)

genius

a person born with great intelligence

nominee

a person chosen to run in an election

primitive

a person who belongs to early stage of civilization

Plaintiff

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

perpetrator

a person who commits a crime

criminal

a person who commits any type of crime

revenant

a person who has returned, especially supposedly from the dead

veteran

a person who has served in the armed forces

innovator

a person who introduces something new

sluggard

a person who is lazy

navigator

a person who is trained to plan the course of and drive a ship

flimflammer

a person who pretends to be an expert

admirer

a person who respects someone or something

accomplice

a person who takes part in a crime

sunseeker

a person who travels to an area of warmth and sun especially in winter

constituent

a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent

millionaire

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

noggin

a person's head

pianola

a piano equipped to be played automatically using a piano roll

inclusion

a piece of an older rock that becomes part of a new rock

towel

a piece of cloth used for drying things

factoid

a piece of false information accepted as true because it has been repeated in the media; a brief, unimportant fact

island

a piece of land surrounded by water

curtains

a piece of material hung to cover a window, stage, etc

hydrant

a pipe where water may be drawn

repository

a place designated for storage

vantage

a place or position affording a good view of something

Brigadoon

a place that is idyllic, unaffected by time, or remote from reality

shelter

a place that provides protection from weather, such as a house

cidery

a place where cider is made commercially

vineyard

a place where grapevines are planted

shrine

a place where people worship

swannery

a place where swans are bred or kept

eucalyptus

a plant native to Australia designed to withstand very dry periods.

thistle

a plant with prickly leaves and stalks

pedestals

a platform or base supporting a sculpture or other monument

wallet

a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

pulpit

a podium used for preaching

gaff

a pole with a large hook on one end

truncheon

a police officer's stick

pontiff

a pope or bishop

incentive

a positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior

kindergarten

a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school

penitentiary

a prison for criminals

dialysis

a procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function

lawyer

a professional person authorized to practice law

jealousy

a protective reaction to a perceived threat to a valued relationship

adage

a proverb, wise saying

hypochondria

a psychological disorder characterized by the illusory conviction that one is ill or in pain, or likely to become so

mask

a public self designed to strategically veil your private self

citation

a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work.

marathon

a race

curio

a rare, unusual, or intriguing object

curfew

a regulation requiring people to be inside at a certain time

cousin

a relative

bathtub

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

mogul

a rich or powerful person

cupola

a roof in the form of a dome

kitchen

a room in which food is cooked

detour

a roundabout way

kleptocrat

a ruler who uses political power to steal his or her country's resources

burgoo

a savory highly seasoned stew or thick soup containing several kinds of meat and vegetables originally served at political rallies, barbecues, picnics, and community occasions.

bursary

a scholarship to attend a college or university Origin late 17th century [sense 2]: from medieval Latin bursaria, from bursa 'bag, purse' [see bursa].

selfie

a self-photograph placed on a social media website

garniture

a set of decorative accessories, in particular vases

jersey

a shirt that is pulled over the head, made of a soft, knitted cloth

motto

a short statement of beliefs or words to live by

slogan

a short, catchy phrase that conveys an important idea

posse

a sidekick or assistant

specimen

a single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category

mosquito

a slender long-legged fly with aquatic larvae. The bite of the bloodsucking female can transmit a number of serious diseases including malaria and encephalitis.

nuance

a slight or subtle degree of difference

snippet

a small amount, morsel

satchel

a small bag, sometimes with a shoulder strap

freckle

a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin

granules

a small compact particle of a substance.

mulberry

a small deciduous tree with broad leaves, native to East Asia and long cultivated elsewhere.

dumbwaiter

a small elevator used to convey food (or other goods) from one floor of a building to another

pellet

a small hard ball of any substance, often of soft material that has become hard

jalapeno

a small hot pepper

wallaby

a small kangaroo

calculator

a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations

scooter

a small motorbike

cubicle

a small room or compartment

Bonobo

a small species of chimpanzee, closely related to humans

shrimp

a small, pink, sea animal that you can eat, with a curved body and a shell

cove

a small, sheltered inlet from any body of water

fratority

a society or club including both men and women or boys and girls

fedora

a soft felt hat

flannel

a soft light woolen fabric

paisley

a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes

silk

a soft, light, highly valued fabric

musketeers

a soldier armed with a musket

cheese

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

archduke

a son of the emperor of Austria

nephew

a son of your brother or sister

pineapple

a spiky fruit with sweet yellow flesh

skydiving

a sport in which a person jumps from an aircraft and falls for as long as possible before opening a parachute

skiing

a sport in which participants must travel on skis

tennis

a sport in which two or four people hit a small ball to each other over a net

bandana

a square piece of fabric worn on the head or neck

agitation

a state of anxiety or nervous excitement

comparison

a statement of the similarities among two or more people, events, ideas, etc.

escarpment

a steep cliff or slope between a higher and lower land surface

crinoline

a stiff coarse fabric used to stiffen hats or clothing

cobblestone

a stone used for paving streets

yardang

a streamlined rock structure formed by deflation and abrasion; appears elongated and aligned with the most effective wind direction

torrent

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid

hankering

a strong desire to have or do something

furnace

a structure or apparatus in which heat may be generated, as for heating houses or producing steam

academese

a style of writing (or speech) characteristic of people in academic life; writing that is sometimes too attentive to scholarship and elevation of style, and thus difficult to understand

platoon

a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a lieutenant and divided into several sections.

rennet

a substance that curdles milk in making cheese and junket

litmus

a substance used to detect the presence of an acid or a base

tantrum

a sudden short period of angry, unreasonable behavior, especially in a child

biscotti

a sweet

s'mores

a sweet snack consisting of a chocolate bar and toasted marshmallows sandwiched between graham crackers.

Braille

a system of writing that uses raised dots which are read by the fingertips of a blind person

wardrobe

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes

asado

a term used for the range of barbeque techniques

polenta

a thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in stock or water

chowder

a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes

pilferer

a thief who steals without using violence

gruel

a thin porridge

porcelain

a thin, beautiful pottery invented in China

gauze

a thin, transparent fabric with a loose open weave

contrivance

a thing that is created skillfully and inventively to serve a particular purpose

wand

a thing used to cast spells

trefoil

a three leaf clover

hologram

a three-dimensional photograph of a whole object

clock

a timepiece that shows the time of day

halibut

a type of fish

sardine

a type of fish

retriever

a type of hunting dog used for recovering the shot bird, often from water

gelato

a type of ice cream

chia

a type of seed

kilt

a type of skirt traditionally worn by men in Scotland

bushel

a unit of dry measure equal to 32 quarts

sieve

a utensil for sifting or straining

kaleidoscope

a variegated colorful pattern or scene

garlic

a vegetable to add flavor to food

onion

a vegetable with a strong smell and flavour, made up of several layers surrounding each other tightly in a round shape, usually brown or red on the outside and white inside

potato

a vegetable, usually brown on the outside and white on the inside,which grows under the ground; it is used to make French fries

jitney

a vehicle carrying many passengers

carriage

a vehicle with four wheels drawn by two or more horses

fortune

a very large amount of money

iota

a very small part or quantity

archetype

a very typical example of a certain person or thing

storm

a violent disturbance in the atmosphere

missile

a weapon designed to be sent in the direction of a target

Godspeed

a wish for success given to a person

fascinator

a woman's light head scarf usually of crochet or lace.

calligram

a word or piece of text in which the design and layout of the letters creates a visual image related to the meaning of the words themselves.

caterpillar

a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth

missive

a written note or letter

citronella

a yellowish essential oil with lemonlike odor obtained from either of two grasses and used especially as an insect repellent.

muchacha

a young woman

bachelorette

a young woman who is not married

aquisece

accept some thing without protest

kudos

acclaim or praise

praise

acclaim, accolade, aggrandize, encomium, eulogize, extol, fawn, laud/laudatory, venerate/veneration

occupancy

acquisition of title by taking possession of personal property that belongs to no one else

recuperation

act of restoring health or strength

Torsion

act of twisting; stress due to twisting forces exerted on a body

nocturnal

active at night

literally

actually; in fact; true in reality

perspicacous

acutely perceptive

oxygenate

add oxygen

hypnotic

agent that induces sleep

same

alike, similar

throughout

all the way through

omniscient

all-knowing

upon

among

contessa

an Italian countess

frittata

an Italian dish made with fried beaten eggs, resembling a Spanish omelet.

talent

an ability to do something well

plenitude

an abundance

umpirage

an act or instance of deciding in the capacity of one having authority to arbitrate and make a final decision.

invasions

an act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army.

escapade

an adventurous unconventional act

permutation

an alteration; a rearrangement of elements, especially in mathematics

altercation

an angry argument

circus

an arena in ancient Rome; also the show held there

surrealist

an artist belonging to the _______________ movement in the 1920s and later, whose art was inspired by dreams and the subconscious

installation

an artwork created by the assembling and arrangement of objects in a specific location

fellowship

an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

Plutonomy

an economy that a small number of rich people control

dowager

an elderly woman of elevated social status

blooper

an embarrassing mistake

Triglycerides

an energy-rich compound made up of a single molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acid.

impresario

an entertainment producer or manager

Paleozoic

an era occurring between 570 million and 230 million years ago, characterized by the advent of fish, insects, and reptiles

quiddity

an essential quality

soiree

an evening party or celebration

caricature

an exaggerated portrayal of one's features

exemplar

an example or model, especially an ideal one

yippee

an exclamation used to express joy, exultation, or the like.

alibi

an excuse that shows someone was not at a crime scene

rodeo

an exhibition of cowboy skills

pauper

an extremely poor person

blemish

an imperfection, flaw

reprisal

an injury done in return for injury

wasp

an insect with a slender* body and powerful sting

teachers

an instructor

zither

an instrument in which the strings run the length of the body

affront

an insult

Tirimasu

an italian dessert

thing

an object, animal, or quality doesn't have a specific name

registrar

an official responsible for keeping a register

tangerine

an orange-colored citrus fruit

shoe

an outer covering for your foot that usually has a stiff bottom part called a sole with a thicker part called a heel attached to it and an upper part that covers part or all of the top of your foot

eggplant

an oval, purple vegetable that is white inside and is usually eaten cooked

Kiln

an oven used for making pottery

boondoggle

an unnecessary, wasteful project

pain

an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage

genealogical

ancestral

Trepanation

ancient practice of drilling holes in the skull

rage

anger

vexatious

annoying0

matching

any attempt to force a sample to resemble specified attributes of the population

minority

any category of people distinguished by physical or cultural difference that a society sets apart and subordinates

Peony

any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers

verbena

any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers

zebra

any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines

freesia

any of several plants of the genus Freesia valued for their one-sided clusters of usually fragrant yellow or white or pink tubular flowers

whiskers

any of the long, stiff hairs growing on the face of a cat, mouse or other mammal

turtle

any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming

dolphin

any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout

roseola

any rose-colored rash marked by maculae or red spots on the skin

stubble

any short, rough growth, as of beard

ostensibly (adv)

apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually

suitable

appropriate

justiciable

appropriate for court assessment

permission

approval to do something

scorpion

arachnid with a venomous sting

regiment

army unit smaller than a division

sequential

arranged in a sequence; serial

macrobiotics

art of prolonging life by special diet of organic non-meat substances

topiary

art of trimming shrubs

rambunctious

behaving in a wild and unruly manner

mischief

behavior that causes problems for others

membership

belonging to a group

cruciferous

belonging to or having the characteristics of the mustards or related plants.

subliminal

below one's absolute threshold for conscious awareness

optimum

best; most favorable; ideal

cryptozoa

biologist, study small multicellular animals, hidden because they are tiny and live in the soil

robin

bird

beak

bird's mouth

impeachable

blame , to be blame or criticize

beatific

blissfully happy

carnage

bloody and extensive slaughter

cyanosis

bluish discoloration of the skin

bleary

blurred; dimmed

compendium

brief, comprehensive summary

golden

bright and yellow

Luminance

brightness

resplendence

brilliance

alacrity

brisk and cheerful readiness

arpeggio

broken chord

brethren

brothers

tawny

brownish-yellow; tan

contusion

bruise

effervescent

bubbly, lively

concrete

building material made by mixing small stones and sand with limestone, clay, and water

preponderance

bulk

tufts

bunches of feathers, hair, or grass held together at one end

onerous

burdensome

eruption

bursting out

mayhem

chaos

proprietary

characteristic of an owner of property; constituting property

Edenic

characterized by a state of innocence or bliss

charioteer

chariot driver

charismatic

charming

chintzy

cheap, of poor quality

paneer

cheese

endorphin

chemical in the brain that plays a specialized role in pain reduction

thoracic

chest

bureau

chest of drawers

Varicella

chicken pox

cold

chilly, or freezing

yoo-hoo

chocolate milk

Epilepsy

chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity

corral

collect or gather

menagerie

collection of animals

achromatic

colorless

congeniality

compatibility; friendliness; agreeableness; pleasantness

hermetically

completely sealed; airtight

sophisticated

complex or intricate

intricate

complicated; difficult to understand

labyrinthine

complicated; highly convoluted

bumptious

conceited and arrogant; crudely and unpleasantly forward

taxonomic

concerning identification, naming and grouping of living organisms; classification

acceptance

conformity that involves both acting and believing in accord with social pressure

associated

connected

historical

connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not)

valorous

courageous

omnibus

covering many things

graham

crackers

subsequent

following

bread

food made of flour, water, and yeast or another leavening agent, mixed together and baked.

tomfoolery

foolish or silly behavior

paddles

foot files are also known as

gridiron

football field

funnel

for pouring liquid or other substance through a small opening

because

for the reason that

Pinkerton

"Detective" agency or private police hired by the Federal Gov't to spy on the South during the Civil War and used by business owners to intimidate Unions with strong arm tactics.

Merlin

(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor

forefend

(Prevent/Obstruct), Avert, keep away, prevent something bad from happening

owlishly

(adv.) in a manner resembling or suggesting an owl

inundate

(v.) to flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size

millivolt

1/1000 of a volt

junior

16 - 17

forty

40

eighth

8th

Uranium

92

assumption

A belief or statement taken for granted without proof.

indent

A blank space inserted between text and the left or right margin.

excursion

A brief pleasure outing

Census

A complete enumeration of a population.

panoroma

A complete view of a surrounding area

sundae

A dessert consisting of ice cream in a dish, with various sauces and toppings

pedigree

A diagram that shows the occurrence of a genetic trait in several generations of a family.

embassy

A diplomatic center that a nation maintains in a foreign country

obstetrician

A doctor who specializes in pregnancy, labor, and delivery

oasis

A fertile place in a desert where there is water and vegetation

journal

A form for recording transactions in chronological order

scholarship

A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; usually awarded on the basis of academic, athletic or other achievements

dictum

A formal or authoritative statement

Clover

A good-hearted female cart-horse and Boxer's close friend. Clover often suspects the pigs of violating one or another of the Seven Commandments, but she repeatedly blames herself for misremembering the commandments.

oligarchy

A government ruled by a few powerful people

celery

A green stem veg. that has multiple stalks, measuring 12-20" L.

spreadsheet

A grid of rows and columns in which you enter text, numbers, and the results of calculations.

Molecule

A group of atoms bonded together

biome

A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms

System

A group of parts that work together as a whole

Legislature

A group of people who have the power to make laws

genus

A group of similar species

estuary

A habitat in which the fresh water of a river meets the salt water of the ocean.

blizzard

A heavy snowstorm with strong winds

althorn

A horn that plays high notes.

iceberg

A huge block of floating ice broken from a glacier, found in the most northerly and southerly areas of the world's oceans

galaxy

A huge group of single stars, star systems, star clusters, dust, and gas bound together by gravity

Geocaching

A hunt for a cache, the GPS coordinates which are placed on the Internet by other geocachers.

vassal

A knight who promised to support a lord in exchange for land

delta

A landform made of sediment that is deposited where a river flows into an ocean or lake

cathedral

A large and important church

steppe

A large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia.

tiger

A large feline cat that lives in forests.

banana

A long yellow fruit

tuxedo

A man's dress jacket, usually black, worn for formal occasions.

criteria

A means of judging. A standard, rule, or test by which something can be judged.

placoderm

A member of an extinct class of fishlike vertebrates that had jaws and were enclosed in a tough, outer armor.

notification

A message that appears in the upper-right corner of the screen.

skirmish

A minor fight or battle

magma

A molten mixture of rock-forming substances, gases, and water from the mantle

satellite

A nation that dominated politically and economically by more power nation

Neapolitan

A native or inhabitant of Naples

sudoku

A number puzzle originating in Japan

Bias

A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific.

herringbone

A pattern consisting of rows of short, slanted parallel lines with the direction of the slant alternating row by row.

casualty

A person killed or injured in a war or accident

designer

A person who designs any of a variety of things. This usually implies the task of creating drawings or in some ways uses visual cues to organize his or her work.

technician

A person who does skilled practical work using specific equipment

capitalist

A person who has invested personal wealth in business

engineer

A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.

Entrepreneur

A person who organizes, manages, and takes on the risks of a business.

warning

A piece of advice given to somebody to be careful or to stop doing something

casino

A place where games of chance are played for monetary rewards.

Ballad

A poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas

Polypeptide

A polymer (chain) of many amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.

Galahad

A pure and noble man with limited ambition; in the legends of King Arthur, the purest and most virtuous knight of the Round Table, the only knight to find the Holy Grail

element

A pure substance made of only one kind of atom

trapezoid

A quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides

montage

A quick succession of images or impressions used to express an idea.

dialect

A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

Puritan

A religious group who wanted to purify the Church of England. They came to America for religious freedom and settled Massachusetts Bay.

quittance

A repayment; compensation

Seismologist

A scientist who studies earthquakes

malaise

A sense of unease; depression

wizard

A series of dialog boxes that guide you step-by-step through a process.

creak

A sharp, harsh, squeaking sound.

surplus

A situation in which quantity supplied is greater than quantity demanded

technique

A skillful or special way of doing something that may be difficult or complicated

Kodak

A small box camera invented by George Eastman, made it easier for average people to be able to afford to take pictures and own a camera. Invented in 1888.

kiwi

A small fruit with thin brown skin covered with small hairs, soft green flesh and black seeds.

ermine

A soft, white fur

pyramid

A solid shape with a polygon as a base and triangular faces that come to a point (vertex or apex)

requiem

A song or religious service for the dead or lost

knack

A special talent or skill; ability to do something easily

kerchief

A square of linen, silk, or other material, used as a covering for the head or neck.

tapioca

A starch made from the root of the cassava plant that is an effective thickener is

meteor

A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere.

Tributary

A stream or river that flows into a larger river

nationalism

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country

Aqueduct

A structure that carries water over long distances

fluid

A substance that flows

Fluoride

A substance that helps prevent tooth decay

cyclone

A swirling center of low air pressure

calendar

A system of organizing time that defines the beginning, length, and divisions of a year.

Symbol

A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.

Organelle

A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell

tardigrade

A tiny coelomate animal with four pairs of legs; in a dormant state, it can survive extremely adverse conditions.

Mambo

A type of ballroom dance that originated in Cuba

mildew

A type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause human infections in the salon.

granite

A usually light colored igneous rock that is found in continental crust

tropical

A warm air mass that forms in the tropics and has low air pressure

volcano

A weak spot in the crust where magma has come to the surface

expanse

A wide, open area or surface; a stretch

patience

A willingness to wait for someone or something without complaining

adjective

A word that describes a noun

frontier

A zone separating two states in which neither state exercises political control.

buoyancy

Ability to float

burial

Act of placing dead body to rest in the ground

annotate

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph

hollyhock

Alcea rosea

foam

Also known as mousse; a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam and builds moderate body and volume into the hair.

Stevia

Alternative sweetener derived from South American shrub; 100 to 300 times sweeter than sucrose.

invertebrate

An animal without a backbone

troll

An annoying individual who posts irrelevant, controversial, or provocative comments online that may anger fellow users and disrupt a discussion.

Masthead

An area in a newsletter, typically placed on the second page, that includes the publisher's contact information and reprint policy.

Highlands

An area of high or mountainous land

adhesion

An attraction between molecules of different substances

consul

An elected official who led the Roman Republic

Munchkin

An extremely short person

legacy

An inheritance; something handed down from an ancestor or from the past

bailiff

An officer of court having custody of prisoners under arraignment.

cavity

An opening or an empty area

camera

An optical instrument that uses lenses to focus light, and film to record an image of an object.

Pathogen

An organism that causes disease

parasite

An organism that feeds on a living host

Phenotype

An organism's physical appearance, or visible traits.

science

An organized way of gathering and analyzing evidence about the natural world.

petroleum

Another name for oil

brogue

Any dialectic pronunciation of English, especially that of the Irish people.

lorikeet

Any of several small, often brilliantly colored Australasian parrots that feed primarily on soft fruits or the nectar and pollen of flowers and blooming trees.

Striation

Any of the alternate dark and light cross bands of a myofibril of striated muscle

dramaturgy

Approach that depicts human interaction as theatrical performances

Phoenix

Arizona

mosaic

Art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass

pendragon

Arthur's last name

Texas

Austin

kookaburra

Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry

Hawaiian

Banana, Orange, Peach, Strawberry

Thailand

Bangkok

cell

Basic unit of life

dutifully

Behaving respectfully

China

Beijing

defiant

Boldly resistant or challenging

sousaphone

Brass instrument adapted from the tuba with a forward bell that is coiled to rest over the player's shoulder for ease of carrying while marching.

bermudas

Brithish territory

Hungary

Budapest

Wales

Cardiff

periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus

Stimuli

Changes in the environment

wushu

Chinese martial arts

orchestra

Circular dancing place where actors and chorus performed

Ligament

Connects bone to bone

turmeric

Curcuma longa

Holstein

Dairy Cattle

well

Deep hole drilled or dug into the ground to reach a reservoir of groundwater

canopy

Dense covering formed by the leafy tops of tall rain forest trees

Nuggets

Denver

Miscible

Describes two liquids that are soluble in each other

Osmosis

Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane

stegosaur

Dinosaur with small head and heavy, bony plates on its back

boomslang

Dispholidus typus

Longitude

Distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees

Clydesdale

Draft breed developed in Scotland and noted for feathering on feet, large hoof size and a more nervous nature. Foot action, including a high step and a long stride, make it popular as a hitch horse.

silver

Due to the changes in the growing Atlantic economy, by 1581 China was requiring that all land taxes were to be paid for with what form of currency?

Dudley

Dursley

radiation

Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles.

carnation

Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers

scenographer

Europe sets and costumes together like Skip in Tempest

evaluate

Examine and judge carefully.

superlative

Excellent; above all others

elation

Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness

approbatory

Expressing approval.

contradictory

Expressing the opposite; inconsistent

detail

Facts revealed by the author or speaker that support the attitude or tone in the work

pyrite

FeS2

Angora

Fiber that comes from a rabbit

kidney

Filters waste from the blood like urea, water, salt and proteins.

FLOTUS

First Lady of the United States

ostriches

Flightless birds that must move by running

domineering

Forcing others to obey

Secession

Formal withdrawal of states or regions from a nation

cayenne

French Guiana

Napoleon

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

welding

Fusing two pieces of material using a heat process; most commonly used with metal and plastics

Condensation

Gas to liquid

Kaiser

German emperor

Permafrost

Ground that is permanently frozen

Phylum

Group of closely related classes

water

H2O

Minotaur

Half man half bull

oblong

Having an elongated shape, as a rectangle or an oval.

McMansion

Homes referred to as such because of their "super size" and similarity in appearance to other such homes; homes often built in place of tear-downs in American suburbs.

homage

Honor or respect shown publicly

beagle

Hound Group

performance

How well a task is completed

normative

Implying or attempting to establish a norm; expressing value judgments or telling people what to do (rather than merely describing that which is happening)

Typanum

In medieval and later architecture, the area over a door enclosed by an arch and a lintel, often decorated with sculpture or mosaic.

cartoon

In painting, a full-size preliminary drawing from which a painting is made.

millennial

Individuals born between 1980 and 1994; also known as Generation Y.

scumble

Ingrid Law

Lithium

Li

evaporation

Liquid to gas

Feng Shui

Literally "wind-water." The Chinese art and science of placement and orientation of tombs, dwellings, buildings, and cities. Structures and objects are positioned in an effort to channel flows of sheng-chi ("life-breath") in favorable ways.

Stewardship

Looking after something so it can be passed on to the next generation

comportment

Manner in which one acts or behaves

Ronin

Masterless samurai

Toughness

Mechanical property of a material that indicates the ability of the material to handle overloading before it fractures.

puzzles

Menu items that are unpopular but very profitable.

Gypsum

Mineral used in the formation of plaster of Paris and stone

hodgepodge

Mixture of different kinds of things, jumble

Slurry

Mixture of gypsum and water used in the finishing of models

Nirtrate

NO3-

Jadeite

NaAlSi2O6

bric-a-brac

Objects of curiosity or for decoration.

epidermis

Outer layer of skin

climate

Overall weather in an area over a long period of time

osprey

Pandion haliaetus

turbinado

Partially processed raw sugar, surface molasses removed

heredity

Passing of traits from parents to offspring

idiosyncratic

Peculiar to one person; highly individualized

centenary

Pertaining to a 100-year period

modular

Pieces that are well defined with no dependencies on other pieces

shenanigans

Playful mischief or trickery

scrapple

Pork combined with cornmeal

intertidal

Portion of the shoreline that lies between the high and low tide lines

Neptune

Poseidon

Disneyfication

Process of dumbing down media content to attract audiences through entertainment

remedial

Providing a remedy, curative; correcting a deficient skill

ignot

Range in size from hundreds of pounds to 300 tons Rolled Steel

auburn

Reddish-brown, said usually of the hair.

Bengal

Region of northeastern India. It was the first part of India to be conquered by the British in the eighteenth century and remained the political and economic center of British India throughout the nineteenth century. Today this region includes part of Eastern India and all of Bangladesh.

Pancreas

Regulates the level of sugar in the blood

emeritus

Retired from active service but retained to an honorary position.

ferocious

Savage; fierce

Edamame

Seasoned with green tea salt

homesteader

Settlers who acquired free land from the government

Crustaceans

Shells soft bodies, no vertebra &Hard shells.

stoats

Short-tailed weasel

placards

Signage required to be placed on all four sides of highway transport vehicles, railroad tank cars, and other forms of hazardous materials transportation; the sign identifies the hazardous contents of the vehicle, using a standardization system with 10¾-inch diamond-shaped indicators.

Formentation

Soaking a clean towel in the liquid from both an infusion and decoction and applying it to a specific area of the body is known as:

sublety

Something not obvious

honeybee

State Insect

follicle

Structure in the dermis of the skin from which a strand of hair grows.

physicists

Studies motion, forces, and energy to explain the way things work

mousse

Styling foam, a light, airy, whipped styling product that resembles shaving foam, is also called:

Elasticity

The ability of a material to bounce back after being disturbed

omission

The act of leaving out or neglecting

fortification

The addition of nutrients that are not naturally present

environs

The area adjoining or surrounding a place

receptacle

The base of a flower; the part of the stem that is the site of attachment of the floral organs.

Tiffany

The botanical forms of __________ are considered some of the finest examples of Art Nouveau glass

declension

The change of endings in nouns and - to express their different relations of gender.

cornea

The clear tissue that covers the front of the eye

anxiety

The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen

elevator

The controlling surface that regulates an aircraft's pitch.

orientation

The direction that material appears on a page when printed.

Texture

The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface, substance, or fabric.

trope

The generic name for a figure of speech such as image, symbol, simile, and metaphor.

pattern

The geometric or regular arrangement of something in a study area.

conkers

The hard shiny dark brown nut of a horse chestnut tree.

frame

The lines and borders that contain the panels

carnival

The most colorful feast day in Brazil

allocable

The nature of costs that have been assigned to one or more cost objectives, in reasonable and realistic proportion to the benefit provided or other equitable relationship.

hull

The outer covering of a seed

porosity

The percentage of the total volume of a rock or sediment that consists of open spaces.

destination

The place to which something or someone is going

focus

The point beneath Earth's surface where rock breaks under stress and causes an earthquake

tabernacle

The portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant throughout their travels in the desert.

factorial

The product of all whole numbers except zero that are less than or equal to a number

mantra

The repetition of mystic incantations in Hinduism and Buddhism.

genetic

The scientific study of heredity

fission

The splitting of an atomic nucleus to release energy.

Anthropology

The study of humans

scalp

The thick skin covering the cranium, which usually bears hair.

archaism

The use of deliberately old-fashioned language.

sewage

The water and human wastes that are washed down sinks, toilets, and showers

solstice

Time when the Sun is farthest from the equator.

endure

To carry on through despite hardships; to put up with

simmer

To cook gently in a liquid just at or below the boiling point

beguile

To deceive; to charm; to enchant

exaggerate

To describe something as larger or greater than it really is.

intersperse

To distribute in between

inflate

To fill with air or other gas

exoneration

To free, clear of charges.

vouch

To give a guarantee or an assurance

adjudicate

To hear and decide judicially; to judge

hobble

To limp or move with difficulty

winnow

To remove chaff by allowing it to be blown away by the wind.

depose

To remove from office or power

philosophize

To seek ultimate causes and principles.

Iniltrate

To sneak into something so one can spy

Neurotiscism

Traits such as being calm, secure, self-satisfied. Opposites include being: anxious, insecure, and self-pitying.

peddle

Travel around while selling; sell illegally; give out or disseminate

cowlick

Tuft of hair that stands straight up

Acetaminophen

Tylenol

Yankee

Union soldier

dissonance

Unpleasant or unharmonious sound

Columns

Vertical blocks of text in which text flows from the bottom of one column to the top of the next

heroic

Very brave; showing great courage.

Tungsten

W

hedgehog

What sort of animal is the video game character Sonic?

attributive

When the phrase is inside the noun phrase of the noun it modifies. → The beautifully carved frames are worth more than the paintings. (The adjective phrase "The beautifully carved" is attributive because it is inside the noun phrase "The beautifully carved frames".)

whereas

While on the contrary, considering that

Wilco

Will comply

headlong

With great speed or force; reckless

trelis

Wooden or metal framework used to support for fruit and climbing plants

Zirconium

Zr

Egyptian

_______art demonstrated little change for nearly 1000 years.

caftan

a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles

Tai Chi

a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health

hula

a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman

insignia

a badge worn to show official position

impediment

a barrier; obstruction

pigeon

a bird

Scrooge

a bitter and/or greedy person

tarmac

a black material used for making road surfaces, that consists of small stones mixed with tar

Vlogging

a blog that includes video

proviso

a clause or statement that gives instructions for a potential event or situation

terrarium

a clear container housing plants and small land animals

amalgam

a combination of diverse elements; a mixture

fallacy

a false or mistaken idea

barbie

a famous doll

amusement

a feeling of delight at being entertained

jitterbug

a jerky American dance that was popular in the 1940s

restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

proposal

a plan or offer that is usually put down in writing

Parsnips

a plant having a large, whitish edible root

turret

a small tower

gymnastics

a sport in which very difficult exercises are performed

Riviera

a top vacation spot on the Mediterranean coasts of France and Italy

kites

a toy consisting of a light frame with thin material stretched over it, flown in the wind at the end of a long string.

gimmick

a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

mango

a tropical fruit that has a green skin and is orange inside

Plumeria

a tropical tree which bears large, fragrant, and colorful flowers

rotisserie

a turning device on which food is cooked

Irritability

ability to respond to a stimulus

versatile

able to do many things well; capable of many uses

forgeable

able to forge

amphibian

able to live both on land and in water

brusk

abrupt or curt in manner or speech

essential

absolutely necessary

farcical

absurd; ludicrous

reconcilable

adj. Capable of being adjusted or harmonized.

prevenient

adj. coming before; antecedent

post

after

virtually

almost

tickled

amused

okapi

an African mammal, closely related to and resembling the giraffe, but smaller and with a much shorter neck.

harbinger

an omen or sign

Interrogative

asks a question

clerks

assistants to a justice of the Supreme Court

photogenic

attractive in pictures or photographs

reign

authority; rule

car

automobile

volary

aviary

lateral

away from the midline

splenetic

bad-tempered, irritable

symmetrical

balanced

Theomachy

battle among Gods

tolerable

bearable; endurable

drupiferous

bearing drupes

whisk

beat or stir (a substance, especially cream or eggs) with a light, rapid movement.

pretty

beautiful

melted

became liquid through heat

prenuptial

before marriage

novice

beginner

pepita

bounce

pugilist

boxer

thrasonical

bragging, boastful

trumpet

brass

valiant

brave, courageous

emulsify

break up into very small droplets to suspend in a solution

canteen

cafeteria

Fibula

calf bone

applicable

capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

transposable

capable of being interchanged.

surmountable

capable of being overcome

utterable

capable of being uttered in words or sentences

combustible

capable of catching fire or burning

caramel

caramel

feline

cat

wearisome

causing one to feel tired or bored

heavenly

celestial

talons

claws

preened

cleaned

harrumph

clear the throat noisily

distinctive

clearly different from others of the same kind

apparel

clothing

Cumulus

clouds that look like fluffy, rounded piles of cotton

shamrock

clover native to Ireland with yellowish flowers

buffoonery

clowning

klutz

clumsy person

Javas

coffees

meet

come into the presence or company of (someone) by chance or arrangement.

banal

common, ordinary

ramifications

consequences

empty

containing nothing

biscuit

cookie

Maize

corn

accurate

correct in all details; exact.

gumption

courage and initiative; common sense

cuckoo

crazy

scrutiny

critical observation or examination

diadem

crown

cucumber

cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable

perilous

dangerous

Promethean

daring, creative, or heroic on behalf of humanity

metadata

data about data

necrotic

dead tissue

adorned

decorated

festooned

decorated

ornament

decoration

shortfall

deficit

visibility

degree of clearness of the atmosphere, with reference to the distance at which objects can be clearly seen

Virulence

degree of pathogenicity

dedicated

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

scruple

doubt or uneasiness as to what is right or proper

tableau

dramatic scene or picture

frock

dress

crusts

dried areas

raisin

dried grape

fragile

easily broken

reverberant

echoing

knife

edge tool used as a cutting instrument

aubergine

egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow

pageantry

elaborate display or ceremony

effusive

emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative

terminus

end

stamina

endurance

affianced

engaged

large

enormous

vestibule

entrance

quantify

express or measure the quantity of

laudatory

expressing praise

ouster

expulsion, ejection

jingoism

extreme, chauvinistic patriotism, often favoring an aggressive, warlike foreign policy

very

extremely

harrowing

extremely distressing; terrifying

arid

extremely dry

ecstatic

extremely happy

jubilant

extremely joyful, happy

rollicking

exuberantly lively and amusing

visage

face

wafer

faceplate or barrier designed to protect the peristomal skin from the stoma output and to which the pouch is attached

default

failure to pay back a loan

faux

fake

plummet

fall suddenly and steeply

dilapidated

falling apart or ruined, run-down

bogus

false, counterfeit

renowned

famous

spindle

fanlike microtubule structure that helps separate the chromosomes during mitosis

adieu

farewell

trendy

fashionable

Tachycardia

fast heart rate

bulbous

fat, round, or bulging

nepotism

favoritism to relatives

agoraphobia

fear of open spaces

brontophobia

fear of thunder

hydraphobia

fear of water

apprehensive

fearful or anxious, especially about the future

ewe

female sheep

cloudy

full of or covered with clouds

spiteful

full of spite or malice; malicious; malevolent

replete

full; abundant

posterity

future generations

lavished

gave generously

charitable

generous giving

glareous

gravelly; growing on gravel

corridor

hallway

manacle

handcuff

pendulous

hanging down loosely

cinematic

having the qualities of a motion picture

blindfolded

having your eyes covered

hallowed

holy, sacred

hermitage

home of a hermit

frankly

honestly

cornucopia

horn overflowing with fruit and grain; state of abundance

inimical

hostile, unfriendly

Bethesda

house of mercy

bowie

hunting knife

nervily

in a brash cheeky manner

Indie

independent

trivia

insignificant matters

dormitories

institution style buildings where people sleep and live

ebullience

intense enthusiasm

Hebrides

islands of western Scotland in the Atlantic

seclusion

isolation from others, solitude

jocularity

joking good humor

succulent

juicy

acumen

keen insight

ineptitude

lack of skill or ability

failure

lack of success

vulpine

like a fox

buzzworthy

likely to arouse the interest and attention of the public, either by media coverage or word of mouth

squiggles

lines that are curvy or wavy

concatenate

link together

steroid

lipid molecule with four fused carbon rings

vibrant

lively; full of vitality

supine

lying on the back

imagined

made a picture or idea of something in your mind

emboldened

made bold or courageous

optician

maker and seller of eyeglasses

slumgullion

meat stew

depravity

moral corruption

Rutabaga

n. European plant with a thick edible bulbous root

rope

n. a long, thick piece of material made from thinner pieces of material, used for tying

dire

necessary

aardvark

nocturnal burrowing mammal of the grasslands of Africa that feeds on termites

loud

noisy, not quiet

ordinary

normal

Oceanian

oceanic islands

deputy

one chosen to help or take the place of another or to act in that person's absence

monochrome

one color

educand

one that is to be educated : STUDENT

megalomaniac

one who believes him or herself all-powerful or indestructible

speech

oral expression of language

amulet

ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits

obsolete

out-of-date, no longer in use

upshot

outcome

arrogant

overbearingly assuming; insolently proud

Myogoblin

oxygen-binding pigment in muscle

ounce

oz

travails

painful efforts

varnish

paint that provides a hard glossy transparent coating

mauve

pale purple

clairvoyance

perceiving remote events

epoch

period of time

shopaholic

person addicted to shopping

choreographer

person creating and arranging dances for stage performances

trickster

person who cheats people

Avalon

place of magic, where Excalibur was forged, island where King Arthur goes at his death

provenance

place or source of origin

apiary

place where bees are kept

tartan

plaid or checkered material of Scottish origin

marsupial

pouched mammal (like a kangaroo)

spikes

projections that extend from the viral envelope that may aid in attachment to the host cell

chrysalis

pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon

marionette

puppet moved by strings

nudged

pushed or poked gently

exerts

puts energy or power into doing something

naivete

quality of being unsophisticated or innocent

testimony

quotations or paraphrases used to support a point

temerity

rashness, boldness

Physcial

refers to body growth and includes height and weight changes, , muscles an nerve development, and changes in body organs.

invigorating

refreshing; stimulating

Reggae

reggae

divine

related to a god; supremely good or beautiful

vernal

related to spring; fresh

buglarious

relating to burglary

Iteration

repetition

restive

restless

redux

restored

vengeance

revenge

prize

reward

cadence

rhythm

commodious

roomy, spacious

paucity

scarcity

Leviathan

sea monster

condiments

seasonings; spices

scuba

self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

axiomatic

self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle or rule

pomposity

self-important behavior

Memes

self-replicating ideas, fashions, and innovations passed from person to person

smug

self-satisfied

emitting

sending out

Isolation

separation from others; aloneness

inlaid

set into the surface of something

emancipatory

setting people free

colic

severe abdominal pain

migraine

severe, recurring, unilateral, vascular headache

tremulous

shaking or quivering slightly

mutual

shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more

acutely

sharply

acerbity

sharpness of temper

Conch

shell

tibia

shin bone

shimmery

shiny with a soft sparkly light

blurb

short publicity article on book jacket or brochure to promote book

penguin

short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers

deltoidal

shoulder

emotional

showing strong feelings

cringed

shrank back in fear

surrounded

shut in on all sides

serenade

sing and play for somebody

sitcom

situation comedy

cutis

skin

integument

skin

cranium

skull

servitude

slavery, forced labor

noctambulist

sleepwalker

langurous

sluggish

parvo

small

booth

small area set off by walls for special use

lambkin

small or young lamb

hamlet

small village

legato

smooth and connected

janitor

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

laureate

someone honored for great achievements

simpatico

someone likeable and easy to get along with

oracle

someone or something that can predict the future

attendee

someone present (at a meeting or event)

donatee

someone who donates

teenagers

someone who is between 13 and 19 years old

interlocutor

someone who participates in a conversation

illusionist

someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience

magician

someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience

bookworm

someone who spends a great deal of time reading

Ombudsman

someone who supports or promotes the needs and interests of another person

sacrifice

something given up for the sake of another

aberration

something that differs from the norm

exception

something that does not fit into a general rule

lisp

speech defect

splurge

spend a lot of money

chai

spiced milk tea from India

Jambalaya

spicy Creole dish of rice and ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and celery

cactus

spiny plant found in dry regions

echinoderm

spiny skin

malevolent

spiteful, showing ill will

direct

straightforward and honest

weird

strange

digression

straying from main point

sturdy

strong

antipathy

strong dislike

firmly

strongly

botany

study of plants

dolma

stuffed grape leaves

ancillary

subordinate or supplementary

surrogate

substitute

eggcorn

substitution for a word or words that sound similar or identical in the individual's dialect, different to the original but makes sense within context, e.g. "for all intensive purposes" not "all intents and purposes."

abruptly

suddenly

embezzlement

taking for one's own use in violation of trust; stealing (of money placed in one's care)

mutter

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

statuesque

tall and shapely

mitigative

tending to make less severe : alleviating.

inclined

tending toward one direction

principality

territory belonging to a son of a king

espousal

the act of accepting with approval

sternutation

the act of sneezing

chaperonage

the act or the practice of chaperoning : attendance or supervision by or as if by a chaperone

propulsion

the action of driving or pushing forward.

severance

the action of ending a connection or relationship

singing

the activity of making musical sounds with your voice

ventriloquy

the art of projecting your voice so that it seems to come from another source (as from a ventriloquist's dummy)

elocution

the art of public speaking

Isms

the assumption that some groups are better and more deserving of rights than others

vocabulary

the body of words used in a particular language.

rehearsal

the conscious repetition of information, either to maintain it in consciousness or to encode it for storage

netiquette

the correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet.

demoliton

the destroying of something

embryo

the developing human organism from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the second month

vehemence

the display of strong feeling; passion

sabermetrics

the empirical, analytical study of baseball

regalia

the fancy clothing of a king

January

the first month of the year

aviation

the flying or operating of aircraft

facade

the front of a building

deglaciation

the gradual melting away of a glacier from the surface of a landmass

edification

the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually

quintessential

the most typical, ideal, or important

myself

the reflexive form of the pronouns 'me' or 'I'

Hypotenuse

the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

neigh

the sound a horse makes

Phonics

the sounds that letters make and the letters that are used to represent sounds

gutter

the space between framed panels

Carbohydrates

the starches and sugars present in foods

solitude

the state of being alone

notoriety

the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

statusy

the status of someone

twilight

the time of day immediately following sunset

Nanotechnology

the use of single atoms and molecules to construct microscopic devices

solicit

to ask for; to seek

bombard

to attack often with artillery

try

to attempt

expostulate

to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning

Obediental

to be obediant

trounce

to beat severely, defeat

beseech

to beg

entreat

to beg

supplicate

to beg earnestly and humbly

cadge

to beg; sponge

circumflex

to bend around or curve

reflect

to bend or throw back light or heat; to fold or turn back

summoned

to call forth

invoke

to call on for support

traverse

to cross

vandalize

to damage or destroy something on purpose

handle

to deal with

mince

to dice

nourish

to feed; to support or make grow

found

to find

guess

to form an opinion or give an answer about something when you do not know much or anything about it

accumulate

to gather or collect

clobbered

to hit or pound with great force

rush

to hurry

read

to look at and comprehend the meaning of something written

search

to look for something

squints

to look with eyes partly closed

publish

to make a document available to the general public

squirm

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

zoomed

to move quickly

badger

to pester, nag, annoy persistently

juxtapose

to place side by side

shield

to protect

debunk

to prove wrong

quarter

to provide or pay for housing

esteem

to regard highly; a highly favorable opinion or judgement

erase

to remove

substitute

to replace

resuscitate

to revive, bring back to consciousness or existence

pervasive

to spread throughout

monopolize

to use or take so as to prevent others from using or taking

diverge

to vary; go in different directions from the same point

place

uniqueness of a location

wattage

unit of electric power

rattled

unnerved, frightened, or confused

dicey

unpredictable and potentially dangerous

hackneyed

used so often as to lack freshness or originality

diversity

variety

carrot

vegetable

cabbage

vegetable "head"

tarantula

venomous spider

muscular

very strong

martial

warlike

teemed

was full of; swarmed

hydra

water

cascade

waterfall

punily

weakly

frailty

weakness

affluent

wealthy

weaponry

weapons in general

savvy

well-informed; sharp; experienced

famous

well-known

genteel

well-mannered; refined; polite

bedraggled

wet and filthy, as though having been dragged through mud

soppiness

wet through and through

moisture

wetness caused by water

mademoiselle

what we call French speaking women

Turken

what we call people from Turkey as

Appaloosa

white rim eyes, white horse, dark spots, dalmatian of horses

shebang

whole thing

dingoes

wild dogs of Australia

bagpipe

wind instrument

unbated

without any reduction in intensity or strength

discreetly

without drawing attention

apology

words expressing regret; words asking to be excused for an action

whelp

young dog

duckling

young duck

shoulder

your deltoids

fraught

(adj.) full of or loaded with; accompanied by

floridly

flushed with red, ruddy

outright

(adj.) complete; instantaneous; without reservation, thoroughgoing; (adv.) completly, instantaneously

honorific

(adj.) conferring or showing honor or respect (syn.) respectful

pecuniary

(adj.) consisting of or measured in money; of or related to money

raucous

(adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly

frugal

(adj.) economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager

eminent

(adj.) famous, outstanding, distinguished; projecting

redolent

(adj.) fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura

cumbersome

(adj.) clumsy, hard to handle; slow-moving

telepathic

(adj.) - capable of reading minds

unctuous

(adj.) Excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable

harmonious

(adj.) able to get along together well; combining different elements that blend pleasingly; melodious

palatable

(adj.) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption.

seraphic

(adj.) angelic, heavenly, celestial

surly

(adj.) angry and bad-tempered; rude

vitriolic

(adj.) bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)

haphazard

(adj.) by chance; not planned; lacking order

sedentary

(adj.) characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place

tenement

A building in which several families rent rooms or apartments, often with little sanitation or safety

delicacy

A choice item of food

Paramecium

A ciliated (it propels itself via cilia) protist that lives in fresh water and eats other tiny organisms for food.

cartilage

A connective tissue that is more flexible than bone and that protects the ends of bones and keeps them from rubbing together.

Humidistat

A controller sensitive to the degree of moisture in the air.

Protectorate

A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power.

telescope

A device built to observe distant objects by making them appear closer

memorandum

A form on which a brief message is written describing a transaction

Requsition

A form requesting the purchase of merchandise

Medusa

A free-swimming cnidarian with a bell-shaped body and tentacles

declamatory

A full and formal style of utterance.

auditorium

A large room or hall where people gather to hear speakers or view performances

mastodon

A large, extinct, elephant-like mammal

sabbatical

A leave of absence from an organization to renew or develop skills

oil

A liquid fossil fuel formed from marine organisms that is burned to obtain energy and used in the manufacture of plastics.

lobotomy

A now-rare psychosurgical procedure once used to calm uncontrollably emotional or violent patients. The procedure cut the nerves that connect the frontal lobes to the emotion-controlling centers of the inner brain.

decimal

A number with one or more digits to the right of the decimal point

Feudalism

A political system in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to their king, in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on the land

Binomial

A polynomial with two terms

camcorder

A portable camera/recorder combination.

classified

A print advertisement selling or soliciting something

importunate

Extremely demanding; insistent

Psychoanalysis

Freud's theory of personality that attributes thoughts and actions to unconscious motives and conflicts; the techniques used in treating psychological disorders by seeking to expose and interpret unconscious tensions

outrageous

Going beyond proper limits

farewell

Goodbye

freight

Goods carried from place to place, as by plane, boat, truck, or train.

groats

Grain from which the hulls have been removed.

herbaceous

Having the characteristics of green and leafy plants such as herbs

Rabbinic

Having to do with the Rabbis, the leaders of Judaism.

sunflower

Helianthus annuus

screeno

I am not sure

goods

Items purchased to satisfy needs and wants

pachinko

Japanese pinball

koto

Japanese plucked-string instrument with a long rectangular body, thirteen strings, and movable bridges or frets

anime

Japanese style of animation

tempura

Japanese-style breaded and deep-fried vegetables.

Analepsis

flashback

Ibuprofen

Motrin

mister

Mr.

Lincoln

Nebraska

torch

flashlight

Amish

Of German origin, these people were originally Anabaptist and would settle in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. Many today live the same way their ancestors did 200-300 years ago.

sheldrake

Old World gooselike duck slightly larger than a mallard with variegated mostly black-and-white plumage and a red bill

financier

One skilled in or occupied with financial affairs or operations.

developer

One who attempts to put land to its most profitable use through the construction of improvements.

statistician

One who is skilled in collecting and tabulating numerical facts.

scullery

Place to wash dishes

moorage

Place where a ship or boat is secured

macular

flat, red spots on the skin

mackerel

SABA

aforesaid

Said in a preceding part or before.

flotsam

floating debris; homeless, impoverished people

tulip

flower

raptatorial

The first part of this word is from an originally Latin word, and the second part contains English combining forms. (an adjective) preying on other animals.

Jamestown

The first permanent English settlement in North America, found in East Virginia

collegiality

The principle that all the bishops of the Church with the Pope at their head form a single "college," which succeeds in every generation the "college" of the Twelve Apostles, with Peter at their head, which Christ instituted as the administrative foundation of the Church.

Joinery

The process of connecting or joining two pieces of wood together through the use of various forms of wood joints. In fine woodworking, common forms of joinery include dovetail joinery, mortise-and-tenon joinery, biscuit joinery, lap joints, spline joints, etc.

sneer

To look down on with scorn; to mock or insult by words or manner.

discountenance

To look upon with disfavor.

leaven

To make less heavy or serious

neaten

To make or become orderly or tidy

astonish

To surprise or amaze

daresay

To think very likely or almost certain; suppose

duplicitous

deliberately deceptive

abnegation

denial of comfort to oneself

relative

dependent upon

turpitude

depravity, moral corruption

utilitarian

designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive

wanted

desired or wished for or sought

wreaked

destroy, bring something about

lexicon

dictionary

various

different

heterochromia

different colored eyes

elusive

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

obscure

difficult to see, vague

Rules

directives that specify how resources will be distributed or what procedures govern collective activity

cataclysmic

disastrous

neuropathy

disease of the nerves

opprobrious

disgraceful, shameful

downcast

disheartened; dejected; sad; directed downward

crockery

dishes

deceitful

dishonest

consternation

dismay, confusion

riffraff

disreputable or undesirable people

yonder

distant but within sight

schism

division

vertigo

dizziness

pharmacy

drugstore

wizened

dry, shrunken, wrinkled

equivalent

equal

apparatus

equipment

privet

evergreen shrub used for garden hedges

rhododendron

evergreen shrub with large flowers

surveyed

examined; looked at; inspected

vainglorious

excessively proud or boastful; elated by vanity

aerobics

exercises that help the body use oxygen efficiently

egress

exit

reckon

expect, believe, or suppose

phonetician

expert in speech sounds

hackles

feathers on a bird's neck

urgency

feeling the need to urinate immediately

mournful

feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret, or grief.

attitude

feelings, often influenced by our beliefs, that predispose us to respond in a particular way to objects, people, and events

slumped

fell or sunk heavily

colleagues

fellow workers

zygote

fertilized egg

squabbling

fighting noisily over small matters

fisticuffs

fighting with the fists

remorseful

filled with sorrow or guilt

last

finally

pashmina

fine goat's wool fabric used for making shawls

Phalanges

fingers, toes

Jurassic

first birds

duodenum