Coca Frequency List 3

bowl

a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods; a round vessel that is open at the top; used for holding fruit or liquids or for serving food; a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco

impatience

a dislike of anything that causes delay; a restless desire for change and excitement; a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

tantrum

a display of bad temper

serenity

a disposition free from stress or emotion; the absence of mental stress or anxiety

propensity

a disposition to behave in a certain way; a natural inclination; an inclination to do something

vibe

a distinctive emotional atmosphere; sensed intuitively

scowl

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure; frown with displeasure

marina

a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers

euphoria

a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation

mite

any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods; a slight but appreciable addition

carnival

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions; a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.; a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment

loop

a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane; an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop; a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied

treatise

a formal exposition

pessimism

a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things; the feeling that things will turn out badly

ale

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

caress

a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

burrow

a hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter; move through by or as by digging

pun

a humorous play on words; make a play on words

cashier

a person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant); an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money; discharge with dishonor, as in the army

evangelist

a preacher of the Christian gospel; (when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

lug

a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something; ancient Celtic god; marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait

rarity

a rarified quality; noteworthy scarcity; something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

newsroom

a reading room (in a library or club) where newspapers and other periodicals can be read; an office in which news is processed by a newspaper or news agency or television or radio station; the staff of a newspaper or the news department of a periodical

ashtray

a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

interdependence

a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)

ledger

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded; an accounting journal as a physical object

quad

a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings; (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words; a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg

cadence

a recurrent rhythmical series; the close of a musical section; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

battleground

a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought

rapport

a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people

combo

a small band of jazz musicians

vignette

a small illustrative sketch (as sometimes placed at the beginning of chapters in books); a photograph whose edges shade off gradually; a brief literary description

wad

a small mass of soft material; a wad of something chewable as tobacco; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

sailboat

a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast

shingle

a small signboard outside the office of a lawyer or doctor, e.g.; coarse beach gravel of small waterworn stones and pebbles (or a stretch of shore covered with such gravel); building material used as siding or roofing

slot

a small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail); a slot machine that is used for gambling; (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board

pebble

a small smooth rounded rock

idiom

an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up; the style of a particular artist or school or movement; a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

escalation

an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy

connector

an instrumentality that connects

obscenity

an obscene act; the trait of behaving in an obscene manner; an offensive or indecent word or phrase

serpent

an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake; a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited; limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

binge

an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; any act of immoderate indulgence; overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

party

an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment; a group of people gathered together for pleasure; an organization to gain political power

sitter

an organism (person or animal) that sits; Dutch astronomer who calculated the size of the universe and suggested that it is expanding (1872-1934); a domestic hen ready to brood

Islamist

an orthodox Muslim; a scholar who knowledgeable in Islamic studies

bleachers

an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached

rout

an overwhelming defeat; a disorderly crowd of people; cause to flee

sputter

an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage); the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed

chrome

another word for chromium when it is used in dyes or pigments; treat with a chromium compound; plate with chromium

gimmick

any clever maneuver; something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

eater

any green goods that are good to eat; someone who consumes food for nourishment

imperialism

any instance of aggressive extension of authority; a political orientation that advocates imperial interests; a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries

blitz

a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment; (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line; attack suddenly and without warning

thrash

a swimming kick used while treading water; give a thrashing to; beat hard; beat the seeds out of a grain

sneeze

a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose; exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose

conformity

acting according to certain accepted standards; correspondence in form or appearance; orthodoxy in thoughts and belief

overcoat

an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish); a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

branch

an administrative division of some larger or more complex organization; a stream or river connected to a larger one; a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant

insert

an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted; a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication; (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film

stylist

an artist who is a master of a particular style; someone who cuts or beautifies hair

dumbbell

an exercising weight; two spheres connected by a short bar that serves as a handle; an ignorant or foolish person

rodeo

an exhibition of cowboy skills; an enclosure for cattle that have been rounded up

geographer

an expert on geography

gloss

an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text; an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; the property of being smooth and shiny

dynamite

an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp; blow up with dynamite

credit card

a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered

tsunami

a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption

gutter

a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater; a tool for gutting fish; a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.)

preschooler

a child who attends a preschool or kindergarten

workstation

a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer

spec

a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work

LCD

a digital display that uses liquid crystal cells that change reflectivity in an applied electric field; used for portable computer displays and watches etc.

meltdown

a disaster comparable to a nuclear meltdown; severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping

tunic

any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees; an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue

tentacle

any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion; something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold

toad

any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

microorganism

any organism of microscopic size

sunflower

any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays

biceps

any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm)

hanger

anything from which something can be hung; a worker who hangs something

crutch

anything that serves as an expedient; a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

seeming

appearing as such but not necessarily so

clerical

appropriate for or engaged in office work; of or relating to the clergy; of or relating to clerks

naughty

badly behaved; suggestive of sexual impropriety

gnaw

bite or chew on with the teeth; become ground down or deteriorate

manually

by hand

privatize

change from governmental to private control or ownership

melted

changed from a solid to a liquid state

paternal

characteristic of a father; belonging to or inherited from one's father; relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

murderous

characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being

white

collar - of or designating salaried professional or clerical work or workers

wrestler

combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground

solace

comfort in disappointment or misery; the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

twelfth

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position; position 12 in a countable series of things; one part in twelve equal parts

ambient

completely enveloping

immaculate

completely neat and clean; free from stain or blemish; without fault or error

labyrinth

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost; a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium

formality

compliance with formal rules; a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; a requirement of etiquette or custom

solo

composed or performed by a single voice or instrument; without anybody else; a flight in which the aircraft pilot is unaccompanied

healthful

conducive to good health of body or mind; free from filth and pathogens

clandestine

conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

teamwork

cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective)

subdue

correct by punishment or discipline; to put down by force or authority; make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

prosthesis

corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body

submerge

cover completely or make imperceptible; put under water; sink below the surface; go under or as if under water

drench

cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; force to drink; permeate or impregnate

weaving

creating fabric

perjury

criminal offense of making false statements under oath

transatlantic

crossing the Atlantic Ocean

desolate

crushed by grief; providing no shelter or sustenance; devastate or ravage

malignant

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

treacherous

dangerously unstable and unpredictable; tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans

sullen

darkened by clouds; showing a brooding ill humor

antler

deciduous horn of a member of the deer family

distraught

deeply agitated especially from emotion

lifeless

deprived of life; no longer living; not having the capacity to support life; destitute or having been emptied of life or living beings

deceptive

designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently; causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true

wanted

desired or wished for or sought; characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

aspiring

desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

subvert

destroy completely; cause the downfall of; of rulers; destroy property or hinder normal operations

grotesque

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous; ludicrously odd; art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants

unnerve

disturb the composure of

remodel

do over, as of (part of) a house; cast or model anew

skillful

done with delicacy and skill; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

cooperative

done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement; involving the joint activity of two or more

elongated

drawn out or made longer spatially; having notably more length than width; being long and slender

dreamy

dreamy in mood or nature; lacking spirit or liveliness

knowing

evidencing the possession of inside information; highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; alert and fully informed

pat

exactly suited to the occasion; having only superficial plausibility; completely or perfectly

re

examine - question after cross-examination by opposing counsel

condone

excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

certain

exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance; established beyond doubt or question; definitely known; having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

truthful

expressing or given to expressing the truth; conforming to truth

agonizing

extremely painful

wide

eyed - (used of eyes) fully open or extended; exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

stow

fill by packing tightly

dependable

financially sound; consistent in performance or behavior; worthy of being depended on

loathe

find repugnant

pouring

flowing profusely

thankfully

for which you are thankful

bogus

fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

benevolent

generous in providing aid to others; intending or showing kindness; generous in assistance to the poor

nibble

gentle biting; a small byte; eat intermittently; take small bites of

handout

giving money or food or clothing to a needy person; an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

booty

goods or money obtained illegally

rumor

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth; tell or spread rumors

dwindling

gradually decreasing until little remains; a becoming gradually less

predominant

having superior power and influence; most frequent or common

dummy

having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity to function; a figure representing the human form; a person who does not talk

driving

having the power of driving or impelling; acting with vigor; the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal

determining

having the power or quality of deciding

determinant

having the power or quality of deciding; a determining or causal element or factor; a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations

medicinal

having the properties of medicine

alike

having the same or similar characteristics; in a like manner; equally

crackle

having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks, as in crackleware; glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface; the sharp sound of snapping noises

silver

having the white lustrous sheen of silver; made from or largely consisting of silver; expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

silvery

having the white lustrous sheen of silver; resembling or reminiscent of silver; of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver

double

having two meanings with intent to deceive; large enough for two; twice as great or many

almighty

having unlimited power; terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

victorious

having won; experiencing triumph

bathing

immersing the body in water or sunshine; the act of washing yourself (or another person)

selectively

in a selective manner

reintroduce

introduce anew

conceptualization

inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally; an elaborated concept

nonverbal

involving little use of language; lacking verbal skill; concerned with numbers rather than words

medically

involving medical practice

interracial

involving or composed of different races; between races

concerted

involving the joint activity of two or more

triangular

involving three parties or elements; having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle; having three sides

analytic

of a proposition that is necessarily true independent of fact or experience; expressing a grammatical category by using two or more words rather than inflection; using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its elemental parts or basic principles)

incarcerate

lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

arson

malicious burning to destroy property

leukemia

malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer

preferential

manifesting partiality

discriminatory

manifesting partiality; containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice; being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand

behaviour

manner of acting or controlling yourself; (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation; (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

oftentimes

many times at short intervals

assured

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence; characterized by certainty or security

cool

marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional; fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept; (used of a number or sum) without exaggeration or qualification

intimate

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity; thoroughly acquainted through study or experience; involved in a sexual relationship

smug

marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

temperate

not extreme in behavior; (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate; not extreme

baggy

not fitting closely; hanging loosely

stagnant

not growing or changing; without force or vitality; not circulating or flowing

unmarked

not having an identifying mark; not taken into account

unimportant

not important; not important or noteworthy

unheard

not necessarily inaudible but not heard

waterproof

not permitting the passage of water; any fabric impervious to water; a water-resistant coat

flush

of a surface exactly even with an adjoining one, forming the same plane; having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value; squarely or solidly

shrill

of colors that are bright and gaudy; being sharply insistent on being heard; having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

measurable

of distinguished importance; capable of being measured

idealistic

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

eminent

of imposing height; especially standing out above others; having achieved eminence; standing above others in quality or position

topical

of interest at the present time; pertaining to the surface of a body part; of or relating to or arranged by topics

bent

of metal e.g.; used especially of the head or upper back; fixed in your purpose

involuntary

not subject to the control of the will; controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control

unwelcome

not welcome; not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

unborn

not yet brought into existence

yolk

nutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg); the yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the albumen

horribly

of a dreadful kind

beige

of a light greyish-brown color; a very light brown

vaginal

of or relating to the vagina

borderline

of questionable or minimal quality; a line that indicates a boundary

lowland

of relatively low or level country; low level country

stately

of size and dignity suggestive of a statue; refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; impressive in appearance

prize

of superior grade; something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; something given as a token of victory

reactive

participating readily in reactions; tending to react to a stimulus

allusion

passing reference or indirect mention

overdue

past due; not paid at the scheduled time

macaroni

pasta in the form of slender tubes; a British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms

weave

pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric; interlace by or as it by weaving; create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton

reimburse

pay back for some expense incurred; reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

tributary

paying tribute; of a stream; flowing into a larger stream; tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

idiosyncratic

peculiar to the individual

populace

people in general considered as a whole

recital

performance of music or dance especially by soloists; a detailed account or description of something; a detailed statement giving facts and figures

overhaul

periodic maintenance on a car or machine; the act of improving by renewing and restoring; make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

durability

permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

consent

permission to do something; give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

insistent

persistently continual; demanding attention

multivariate

pertaining to any procedure involving two or more variables

high

pitched - set at a sharp or high angle or slant; used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

hospitalization

placing in medical care in a hospital; the condition of being treated as a patient in a hospital; a period of time when you are confined to a hospital

recognized

provided with a secure reputation; generally approved or compelling recognition

decorated

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

incite

provoke or stir up; urge on; cause to act; give an incentive for action

promulgate

put a law into effect by formal declaration; state or announce

discontinue

put an end to a state or an activity; come or be at an end; prevent completion

enrage

put into a rage; make violently angry

accentuate

put stress on; utter with an accent; to stress, single out as important

subdued

quieted and brought under control; lacking in light; not bright or harsh; not brilliant or glaring

high

ranking - at an elevated level in rank or importance

deduct

reason by deduction; establish by deduction; make a subtraction; retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

sporadic

recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances

compressed

reduced in volume by pressure; pressed tightly together; flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes)

meditate

reflect deeply on a subject; think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

forgo

refrain from consuming; lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime; do without or cease to hold or adhere to

shadow

refuge from danger or observation; a premonition of something adverse; an inseparable companion

cervical

relating to or associated with the neck; of or relating to the cervix of the uterus

thematic

relating to or constituting a topic of discourse; of or relating to a melodic subject

existential

relating to or dealing with existence (especially with human existence); of or as conceived by existentialism; derived from experience or the experience of existence

contextual

relating to or determined by or in context

inward

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts; directed or moving inward or toward a center; toward the center or interior

patchwork

sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern; a quilt made by sew patches of different materials together; a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

bisexual

sexually attracted to both sexes; having an ambiguous sexual identity; a person who is sexually attracted to both sexes

sculpt

shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it; create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material

shaped

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort); having the shape of

pane

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors; street name for lysergic acid diethylamide; a panel or section of panels in a wall or door

quicken

show signs of life; give life or energy to; give new life or energy to

grizzly

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair; powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

timid

showing fear and lack of confidence; lacking conviction or boldness or courage; lacking self-confidence

parchment

skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on; a superior paper resembling sheepskin

uphill

sloping upward; upward on a hill or incline; against difficulties

soggy

slow and apathetic; having the consistency of dough because of insufficient leavening or improper cooking; (of soil) soft and watery

fluent

smooth and unconstrained in movement; expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

colossal

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

pedagogy

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; the profession of a teacher; the principles and methods of instruction

multiculturalism

the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country

casing

the enclosing frame around a door or window opening; the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire; the housing or outer covering of something

deportation

the expulsion from a country of an undesirable alien; the act of expelling a person from their native land

triumph

the exultation of victory; a successful ending of a struggle or contest; to express great joy

astonishment

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

childbirth

the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child

ration

the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel); a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity); distribute in rations, as in the army

manpower

the force of workers available

shin

the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle; the 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet; a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg

image

the general impression that something (a person or organization or product) presents to the public; an iconic mental representation; a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

whereabouts

the general location where something is

emerald

the green color of an emerald; a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem; a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

entourage

the group following and attending to some important person

spearhead

the head and sharpened point of a spear; the leading military unit in an attack; someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.)

fundamentalism

the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth

lastly

the item at the end

candlelight

the light provided by a burning candle

vagina

the lower part of the female reproductive tract; a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus

underside

the lower side of anything

revoke

the mistake of not following suit when able to do so; annul by recalling or rescinding; fail to follow suit when able and required to do so

grandma

the mother of your father or mother

matchup

the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition

English

speaking - able to communicate in English

jargon

specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject; a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon

squander

spend extravagantly; spend thoughtlessly; throw away

adherent

sticking fast; someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

intermittent

stopping and starting at irregular intervals; stopping and starting at regular intervals

contrasting

strikingly different; tending to contrast

appalled

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

censored

suppressed or subject to censorship

divergent

tending to move apart in different directions; diverging from another or from a standard

mutant

tending to undergo or resulting from mutation; an animal that has undergone mutation; (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

permissible

that may be permitted especially as according to rule; that may be accepted or conceded

chi

the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet; the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health

pounce

the act of pouncing; move down on as if in an attack

jut

the act of projecting out from something; something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; extend out or project in space

reconnaissance

the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)

abort

the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed; terminate a pregnancy by undergoing an abortion; cease development, die, and be aborted

awakening

the act of waking

snug

well and tightly constructed; offering safety; well protected or concealed; enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space

bog

wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel; get stuck while doing something; cause to slow down or get stuck

blindly

without preparation or reflection; without a rational basis; without seeing or looking

unsalted

without salt or seasoning

unsuccessfully

without success

firewood

wood used for fuel

renaissance

the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries; the revival of learning and culture

heyday

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

sack

the plundering of a place by an army or mob; usually involves destruction and slaughter; a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases; a woman's full loose hiplength jacket

apprenticeship

the position of apprentice

stewardship

the position of steward

allure

the power to entice or attract through personal charm; dispose or incline or entice to

real world

the practical world as opposed to the academic world

sludge

the precipitate produced by sewage treatment; any thick messy substance

debut

the presentation of a debutante in society; the act of beginning something new; appear for the first time in public

condition

the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition; an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else; (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement

acculturation

the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure; all the knowledge and values shared by a society; the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture

ooze

the process of seeping; any thick messy substance; release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities

ingenuity

the property of being ingenious; the power of creative imagination

dribble

the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks; saliva spilling from the mouth; flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

regularity

the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate; a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles

totality

the quality of being complete and indiscriminate; the whole amount; the state of being total and complete

rationality

the quality of being consistent with or based on logic; the state of having good sense and sound judgment

subtlety

the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze; a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

feasibility

the quality of being doable

grandeur

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct

uniqueness

the quality of being one of a kind

dissolution

the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations); separation into component parts; the termination of a meeting

countertop

the top side of a counter

femininity

the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women

unwillingness

the trait of being unwilling

up

to-date - reflecting the latest information or changes; in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style

innumerable

too numerous to be counted

prematurely

too soon; in a premature manner; (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation

venom

toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions); feeling a need to see others suffer

riding

traveling by wheeled vehicle such as bicycle or automobile e.g.; to be carried on horseback as a means of transportation; the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

reverberate

treat, process, heat, melt, or refine in a reverberating furnace; be reflected as heat, sound, or light or shock waves; have a long or continuing effect

waxed

treated with wax

delve

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

hindsight

understanding the nature of an event after it has happened

offensive

unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses; causing anger or annoyance; for the purpose of attack rather than defense

raucous

unpleasantly loud and harsh; disturbing the public peace; loud and rough

disarray

untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance); a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; bring disorder to

runner

up - the competitor who finishes second

exertion

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

graphite

used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors

tarp

waterproofed canvas

weaponry

weapons considered collectively

parable

(New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message; a short moral story (often with animal characters)

bagel

(Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust

ethos

(anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era

pinnacle

(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower; a lofty peak; the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

culmination

(astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon; a concluding action; the decisive moment in a novel or play

fastball

(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity

clinch

(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily; the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet; a small slip noose made with seizing

utmost

(comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order; highest in extent or degree; of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

fair

(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored; free of clouds or rain; (of a baseball) hit between the foul lines

inventive

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

unarmed

(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms; (used of plants or animals) lacking barbs or stings or thorns

figurative

(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech; consisting of or forming human or animal figures

anti

American - opposed to the United States and its policies; a person who is opposed to the United States and its policies

jeep

a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain

yearning

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

coupe

a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment

mammogram

X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast

overestimate

a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high; an appraisal that is too high; make too high an estimate of

baptism

a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

thorn

a Germanic character of runic origin; something that causes irritation and annoyance; a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

methane

a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel

suitor

a man who courts a woman

knack

a special way of doing something

baptize

administer baptism to

reindeer

arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America

wrong

based on or acting or judging in error; used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward; not in accord with established usage or procedure

assertive

confidently aggressive; inclined to bold and confident assertion; aggressively self-assured

conceptualize

have the idea for

Medicaid

health care for the needy; a federally and state-funded program

earthy

hearty and lusty; not far removed from or suggestive of nature; of or consisting of or resembling earth

subjectivity

judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts

veal

meat from a calf

unpack

remove from its packing

shank

a poor golf stroke in which the heel of the club hits the ball; the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole; cylinder forming the part of a bit by which it is held in the drill

camcorder

a portable television camera and videocassette recorder

eagerness

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something; prompt willingness

litany

a prayer consisting of a series of invocations by the priest with responses from the congregation; any long and tedious address or recital

prognosis

a prediction of the course of a disease; a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop

itinerary

a proposed route of travel; a guidebook for travelers; an established line of travel or access

sheath

a protective covering for a knife or sword; an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part; a dress suitable for formal occasions

mulch

a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion; cover with mulch

strut

a proud stiff pompous gait; brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression; to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

manifesto

a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)

magistrate

a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

ammonia

a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3); a water solution of ammonia

mail order

a purchase negotiated by mail

felon

a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail; someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime

doorbell

a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed

sincerity

a quality of naturalness and simplicity; the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical; the trait of being serious

bravery

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear; feeling no fear

fill

a quantity sufficient to satisfy; any material that fills a space or container; plug with a substance

breaker

a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone; a device that trips like a switch and opens the circuit when overloaded; waves breaking on the shore

jab

a quick short straight punch; a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow); the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

freestyle

a race (as in swimming) in which each contestant has a free choice of the style to use

wildfire

a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration

twinkle

a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash; merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

blink

a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly; briefly shut the eyes; force to go away by blinking

convent

a religious residence especially for nuns; a community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together

antidote

a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

guinea

a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958; a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings; a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world

notification

a request for payment; an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative; informing by words

experimenter

a research worker who conducts experiments; a person who enjoys testing innovative ideas

prerogative

a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

liturgy

a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship; a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine

wand

a rod used by a magician or water diviner; a thin supple twig or rod; a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

button

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes; any artifact that resembles a button; a round flat badge displaying information and suitable for pinning onto a garment

detour

a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked); travel via a detour

lobe

a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure; (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part; the enhanced response of an antenna in a given direction as indicated by a loop in its radiation pattern

shortcut

a route shorter than the usual one

RBI

a run that is the result of the batter's performance

murmur

a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant; a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone; a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

geology

a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

tally

a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely; the act of counting; a bill for an amount due

spreadsheet

a screen-oriented interactive program enabling a user to lay out financial data on the screen

backseat

a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile); a secondary or inferior position or status

sandstone

a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)

timeline

a sequence of related events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line (usually drawn left to right or top to bottom)

chain

a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament; a necklace made by a stringing objects together; anything that acts as a restraint

housekeeper

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

gunner

a serviceman in the artillery

outfit

a set of clothing (with accessories); any cohesive unit such as a military company; gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose

subset

a set whose members are members of another set; a set contained within another set

rut

a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape; a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels); applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

bookshelf

a shelf on which to keep books

nook

a sheltered and secluded place; an interior angle formed be two meeting walls

squeak

a short high-pitched noise; something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin; make a high-pitched, screeching noise

dagger

a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing; a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote

fable

a short moral story (often with animal characters); a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events; a deliberately false or improbable account

sidebar

a short news story presenting sidelights on a major story; (law) a courtroom conference between the lawyers and the judge that is held out of the jury's hearing

campground

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

campsite

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

craftsman

a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft; a creator of great skill in the manual arts; a professional whose work is consistently of high quality

landslide

a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming electoral victory

glimmer

a slight suggestion or vague understanding; a flash of light (especially reflected light); shine brightly, like a star or a light

sinking

a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength); a descent as through liquid (especially through water); a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension

destroyer

a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship; a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to

calculator

a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

campfire

a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)

pellet

a small sphere; a solid missile discharged from a firearm

splinter

a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal; break up into splinters or slivers; divide into slivers or splinters

spore

a small usually single-celled asexual reproductive body produced by many nonflowering plants and fungi and some bacteria and protozoans and that are capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion

stroller

a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around; someone who walks at a leisurely pace

subculture

a social group within a national culture that has distinctive patterns of behavior and beliefs

flannel

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing; (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth; bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body

chuckle

a soft partly suppressed laugh; laugh quietly or with restraint

plutonium

a solid silvery grey radioactive transuranic element whose atoms can be split when bombarded with neutrons; found in minute quantities in uranium ores but is usually synthesized in nuclear reactors; 13 isotopes are known with the most important being plutonium 239

spaceship

a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)

want

a specific feeling of desire; anything that is necessary but lacking; the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

vice

a specific form of evildoing; moral weakness

creak

a squeaking sound; make a high-pitched, screeching noise

proton

a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron

bliss

a state of extreme happiness

anarchy

a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

trance

a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep; a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation; attract; cause to be enamored

truce

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

ANOVA

a statistical method for making simultaneous comparisons between two or more means; a statistical method that yields values that can be tested to determine whether a significant relation exists between variables

bristle

a stiff hair; a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic; react in an offended or angry manner

smother

a stifling cloud of smoke; a confused multitude of things; conceal or hide

garner

a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed; store grain; assemble or get together

impasse

a street with only one way in or out; a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

whiff

a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike; a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil; a short light gust of air

cramp

a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together; a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued; a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

adversity

a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event; a state of misfortune or affliction

penchant

a strong liking

workman

an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

calamity

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

juncture

an event that occurs at a critical time; a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

vice president

an executive officer ranking immediately below a president; may serve in the president's place under certain circumstances

rave

an extravagantly enthusiastic review; a dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played; praise enthusiastically

connotation

an idea that is implied or suggested; what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression

equator

an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles; a circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts

flail

an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing; move like a flail; thresh about; give a thrashing to; beat hard

utensil

an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

insomnia

an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness

incline

an inclined surface connecting two levels; an elevated geological formation; lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow

factor

an independent variable in statistics; anything that contributes causally to a result; any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together

craving

an intense desire for some particular thing

fad

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

schema

an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world; a schematic or preliminary plan

clarification

an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; the act of removing solid particles from a liquid

primer

an introductory textbook; the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface; any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

tremor

an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear); a small earthquake; shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)

superstition

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

mania

an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action; a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently

itch

an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch; a strong restless desire; a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

aperture

an man-made opening; usually small; a device that controls amount of light admitted; a natural opening in something

hallucination

an object perceived during a hallucinatory episode; illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder; a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea

treasurer

an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds

registry

an official written record of names or events or transactions

raccoon

an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America; the fur of the North American racoon

aberration

an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image; a disorder in one's mental state; a state or condition markedly different from the norm

sinus

any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull; a wide channel containing blood; does not have the coating of an ordinary blood vessel; an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface

pool

any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets; an excavation that is (usually) filled with water; an organization of people or resources that can be shared

jig

any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping; a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it; a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water

primate

any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet; a senior clergyman and dignitary

pore

any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal; any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas); a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass

enamel

any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze; a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish; hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth

exodus

a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment; the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus

rummage

a jumble of things to be given away; a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion); search haphazardly

mover

a company that moves the possessions of a family or business from one site to another; someone who moves; workman employed by a moving company

songwriter

a composer of words or music for popular songs

cyberspace

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

handbag

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

grimace

a contorted facial expression; contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state

swivel

a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin; turn on a pivot

deference

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; courteous regard for people's feelings; a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

tablecloth

a covering spread over a dining table

plumber

a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances

potter

a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln; work lightly; move around aimlessly

sunscreen

a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn

treason

a crime that undermines the offender's government; disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior; an act of deliberate betrayal

tyrant

a cruel and oppressive dictator; any person who exercises power in a cruel way; in ancient Greece, a ruler who had seized power without legal right to it

boo

a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt; show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

snowflake

a crystal of snow; white arctic bunting

planter

a decorative pot for house plants; the owner or manager of a plantation; a worker who puts or sets seeds or seedlings into the ground

ravine

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

gorge

a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it); the passage between the pharynx and the stomach; a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)

sabotage

a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged; destroy property or hinder normal operations

thicket

a dense growth of bushes

treasury

a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely; the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues; the British cabinet minister responsible for economic strategy

depot

a depository for goods; station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

grace

a disposition to kindness and compassion; (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God; elegance and beauty of movement or expression

stench

a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

pastime

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

epiphany

a divine manifestation; twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus

veterinarian

a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

pathologist

a doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis

dogma

a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative; a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

fresco

a durable method of painting on a wall by using watercolors on wet plaster; a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster; paint onto wet plaster on a wall

darn

a euphemism for `damn'; sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); something of little value

sneer

a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls; a contemptuous or scornful remark; smile contemptuously

nickname

a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name); a descriptive name for a place or thing; give a nickname to

gallop

a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously; ride at a galloping pace; cause to move at full gallop

glitch

a fault or defect in a system or machine

animosity

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

indignation

a feeling of righteous anger

yarn

a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving; the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; tell or spin a yarn

baffle

a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy; check the emission of (sound); be a mystery or bewildering to

bag

a flexible container with a single opening; a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

slam

a forceful impact that makes a loud noise; the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects; winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

rainforest

a forest with heavy annual rainfall

immersion

a form of baptism in which part or all of a person's body is submerged; the act of wetting something by submerging it; complete attention; intense mental effort

petition

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority; reverent petition to a deity; write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing

polo

a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball; Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)

skirt

a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women; cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist; informal terms for a (young) woman

warship

a government ship that is available for waging war

barley

a grain of barley; cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain

ponytail

a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail

ta

a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite

wellness

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

thud

a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects); strike with a dull sound; make a dull sound

squeal

a high-pitched howl; utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs; confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

screech

a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; sharp piercing cry; utter a harsh abrupt scream

smallpox

a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars

hijacker

a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it; someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination

uterus

a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus

washer

a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically; seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage; someone who washes things for a living

gulp

a large and hurried swallow; a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing; utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly

munch

a large bite; Norwegian painter (1863-1944); chew noisily

bale

a large bundle bound for storage or transport; a city in northwestern Switzerland; make into a bale

cavern

a large cave or a large chamber in a cave; any large dark enclosed space; hollow out as if making a cavern

bullpen

a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily; a place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a game

throng

a large gathering of people; press tightly together or cram

censor

a person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable; someone who censures or condemns; subject to political, religious, or moral censorship

mourner

a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

attendee

a person who is present and participates in a meeting

accomplice

a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)

coward

a person who shows fear or timidity; English dramatist and actor and composer noted for his witty and sophisticated comedies (1899-1973)

sinner

a person who sins (without repenting)

POW

a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war

charisma

a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others

cameraman

a photographer who operates a movie camera

shrink

a physician who specializes in psychiatry; decrease in size, range, or extent; become smaller or draw together

spoon

a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food; formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face; as much as a spoon will hold

dish

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food; directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation; a particular item of prepared food

bookcase

a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

revolver

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets); a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings

reliever

a pitcher who does not start the game; a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies; someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

airfield

a place where planes take off and land

stucco

a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces; coat with stucco; decorate with stucco work

kicker

a player who kicks the football

teeter

a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end; move unsteadily, with a rocking motion

braille

a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals; French educator who lost his sight at the age of three and who invented a system of writing and printing for sightless people (1809-1852); transcribe in Braille

quartet

a musical composition for four performers; four people considered as a unit; a set of four similar things considered as a unit

duet

a musical composition for two performers; two performers or singers who perform together; (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)

quirk

a narrow groove beside a beading; a strange attitude or habit; twist or curve abruptly

Dane

a native or inhabitant of Denmark

flair

a natural talent; distinctive and stylish elegance; a shape that spreads outward

intermediary

a negotiator who acts as a link between parties

fray

a noisy fight; wear away by rubbing; cause friction

bystander

a nonparticipant spectator

exploit

a notable achievement; use or manipulate to one's advantage; draw from; make good use of

obituary

a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography

shame

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt; a state of dishonor; an unfortunate development

conduit

a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass

passageway

a passage between rooms or between buildings; a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass

collage

a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image; any collection of diverse things

beggar

a pauper who lives by begging; reduce to beggary; be beyond the resources of

respite

a pause from doing something (as work); a pause for relaxation; the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

creep

a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot; a slow longitudinal movement or deformation; someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric

chime

a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument; emit a sound

delegate

a person appointed or elected to represent others; give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person); transfer power to someone

third party

a political party organized in opposition to the major parties in a two-party system; someone other than the principals who are involved in a transaction

optimist

a person disposed to take a favorable view of things

sweetie

a person loved by another person

Frenchman

a person of French nationality

convict

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison; a person who has been convicted of a criminal offence; find or declare guilty

horseman

a person who breeds and cares for horses; a man skilled in equitation

captor

a person who captures and holds people or animals

cartoonist

a person who draws cartoons

foreman

a person who exercises control over workers; a man who is foreperson of a jury

logger

a person who fells trees

secretary general

a person who is a chief administrator (as of the United Nations)

partner

a person who is a member of a partnership; an associate who works with others toward a common goal; a person's partner in marriage

duel

any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups); a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor; fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman

creed

any system of principles or beliefs; the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

concussion

any violent blow; injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness

breathless

appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse; not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty; tending to cause suspension of regular breathing

circumvent

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); beat through cleverness and wit; surround so as to force to give up

stealth

avoiding detection by moving carefully

economical

avoiding waste; using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness; of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

fancy

not plain; decorative or ornamented; a kind of imagination that was held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination; something many people believe that is false

undeniable

not possible to deny

latent

not presently active; potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

unpublished

not published

worrisome

not reassuring; tending to cause anxiety; causing distress or worry or anxiety

insensitive

not responsive to physical stimuli; deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive

immortal

not subject to death; a person (such as an author) of enduring fame; any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

express

not tacit or implied; without unnecessary stops; by express

untrue

not true to an obligation or trust; not according with the facts; (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful

undue

not yet payable; not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances; lacking justification or authorization

breast feeding

nourishing at the breast

incidental

not of prime or central importance; (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence; following as a consequence

peacekeeping

of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces; the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)

auditory

of or relating to the process of hearing

reference

the act of referring or consulting; the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to; the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to

standoff

the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand; the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided

diet

the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods); the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal); a prescribed selection of foods

refund

the act of returning money received previously; money returned to a payer; pay back

attrition

the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction; a wearing down to weaken or destroy; sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

forage

the act of searching for food and provisions; animal food for browsing or grazing; wander and feed

ignition

the act of setting something on fire; the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine; the process of initiating combustion or catching fire

spit

the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva); a skewer for holding meat over a fire; a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea

stabilization

the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable; the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn

swallow

the act of swallowing; small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations; a small amount of liquid food

journey

the act of traveling from one place to another; undertake a journey or trip; travel upon or across

swerve

the act of turning aside suddenly; an erratic deflection from an intended course; turn sharply; change direction abruptly

aversion

the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away; a feeling of intense dislike

validation

the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something; the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof

gratification

the act or an instance of satisfying; state of being gratified; great satisfaction

coloring

the act or process of changing the color of something; a digestible substance used to give color to food; a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

deterrence

the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety; a communication that makes you afraid to try something; a negative motivational influence

transgression

the action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit; the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle; the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata

moderation

the action of lessening in severity or intensity; quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes; the trait of avoiding excesses

mitigation

the action of lessening in severity or intensity; to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious; a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances

crotch

the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk; external sex organ; the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches

borrowing

the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source; obtaining funds from a lender

crossover

the appropriation of a new style (especially in popular music) by combining elements of different genres in order to appeal to a wider audience; a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other; a voter who is registered as a member of one political party but who votes in the primary of another party

cheekbone

the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek

galley

the area for food preparation on a ship; the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner; (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars

fencing

the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules); a barrier that serves to enclose an area; material for building fences

eyeball

the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye; look at

gun

the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies; a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel); a pedal that controls the throttle valve

diaspora

the dispersion or spreading of something that was originally localized (as a people or language or culture); the dispersion of the Jews outside Israel; from the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem in 587-86 BC when they were exiled to Babylonia up to the present time; the body of Jews (or Jewish communities) outside Palestine or modern Israel

infancy

the earliest state of immaturity; the early stage of growth or development

milieu

the environmental condition

professionalism

the expertness characteristic of a professional person

big time

the highest level of an occupation (especially in entertainment)

upside

the highest or uppermost side of anything

chancellor

the honorary or titular head of a university; the person who is head of state (in several countries)

rustle

the light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind; make a dry crackling sound; take illegally

sweatshirt

cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity

paved

covered with a firm surface

astonished

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

unauthorized

not endowed with authority; without official authorization

ploy

a maneuver in a game or conversation; an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

butler

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table; English poet (1612-1680); English novelist who described a fictitious land he called Erewhon (1835-1902)

MBA

a master's degree in business

gauge

a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.; the thickness of wire; the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train

propeller

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

symposium

a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations

angle

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Saxons and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians; a biased way of looking at or presenting something

panelist

a member of a panel

fielder

a member of the cricket team that is fielding rather than batting; a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat

dog

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; informal term for a man; metal supports for logs in a fireplace

spook

a mental representation of some haunting experience; someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric; frighten or scare, and often provoke into a violent action

shopkeeper

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

telegram

a message transmitted by telegraph

bearer

a messenger who bears or presents; someone whose employment involves carrying something; the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it

modality

a method of therapy that involves physical or electrical therapeutic treatment; a particular sense; a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility

liter

a metric unit of capacity equal to the volume of 1 kilogram of pure water at 4 degrees centigrade and 760 mm of mercury (or approximately 1.76 pints)

millimeter

a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter

alloy

a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something; make an alloy of

blackout

a momentary loss of consciousness; the failure of electric power for a general region; darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft)

ore

a monetary subunit in Denmark and Norway and Sweden; 100 ore equal 1 krona; a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined

glucose

a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy

whirlwind

a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

bandit

an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band

quarrel

an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges; an angry dispute; have a disagreement over something

weight

an artifact that is heavy; sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms; the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

illustrator

an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)

diving

an athletic competition that involves diving into water; a headlong plunge into water

mystique

an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing

clamber

an awkward climb; climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

bumpy

covered with or full of bumps; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

bedding

coverings that are used on a bed; material used to provide a bed for animals

parity

functional equality; (physics) parity is conserved in a universe in which the laws of physics are the same in a right-handed system of coordinates as in a left-handed system; (mathematics) a relation between a pair of integers: if both integers are odd or both are even they have the same parity; if one is odd and the other is even they have different parity

weakly

lacking physical strength or vitality; in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree

unprotected

lacking protection or defense

giddy

lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

feeble

lacking strength; pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness; lacking physical strength or vitality

woodland

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

grassland

land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows and is the dominant form of plant life

replay

(television) showing again some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on video tape; something (especially a game) that is played again; play again

limbo

(theology) in Roman Catholicism, the place of unbaptized but innocent or righteous souls (such as infants and virtuous individuals); an imaginary place for lost or neglected things; the state of being disregarded or forgotten

salted

(used especially of meats) preserved in salt

stricken

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming; grievously affected especially by disease; put out of action (by illness)

whopping

(used informally) very large; extremely

shameful

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

chap

(usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs; a crack in a lip caused usually by cold; a boy or man

bunny

(usually informal) especially a young rabbit; a young waitress in a night club whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit

ravage

(usually plural) a destructive action; devastate or ravage; make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes

trappings

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

inhibition

(psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires; the quality of being inhibited; (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part

appellate

of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals)

covenant

(Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return; a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action; enter into a covenant or formal agreement

phase

(astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun); (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary; a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle

trump

(bridge or whist) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand; a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps; a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

better

(comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable; (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another; (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness

ASCII

(computer science) a code for information exchange between computers made by different companies; a string of 7 binary digits represents each character; used in most microcomputers

stormy

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion; characterized by violent emotions or behavior

kickoff

(football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score; a start given to contestants; the time at which something is supposed to begin

punt

(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole; formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence

herald

(formal) a person who announces important news; an indication of the approach of something or someone; praise vociferously

therein

(formal) in or into that thing or place

birdie

(golf) a score of one stroke under par on a hole; badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers; to shoot in one stroke under par

medalist

(golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament; someone who has won a medal

fault

(sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area); responsibility for a bad situation or event; (electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)

fixation

(histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body; the activity of fastening something firmly in position; an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone

caveat

(law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing; a warning against certain acts

verification

(law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement; additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

tort

(law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought

proprietor

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

away

(of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter; used of an opponent's ground; not present; having left

placid

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; living without undue worry; taking life easy; not easily irritated

nonstop

(of a journey especially a flight) occurring without stops; at all times; without stopping

untreated

(of a specimen for study under a microscope) not treated with a reagent or dye; not subjected to chemical or physical treatment; not given medical care or treatment

wasted

(of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use; very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; not used to good advantage

senseless

(of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment; unresponsive to stimulation; lacking import

threatened

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

taxable

(of goods or funds) subject to taxation

pop

(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people); like a pop or with a pop; a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork

relieved

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

seated

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

stinging

(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character; causing or experiencing a painful shivering feeling as from many tiny pricks; a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung

nonstick

(of surfaces especially of cooking utensils) permitting easy removal of adherent food particles

unfavorable

(of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose; not encouraging or approving or pleasing; not favorable

slew

(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; turn sharply; change direction abruptly

overrun

(often followed by `with' or used in combination) troubled by or encroached upon in large numbers; too much production or more than expected; run beyond or past

blister

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid; get blistered; cause blisters to from on

spasm

(pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel); a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

materialism

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality; a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters

abduction

(physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body; the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife

pedagogical

of or relating to pedagogy

fright

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight); cause fear in

scoff

showing your contempt by derision; treat with contemptuous disregard; laugh at with contempt and derision

admiral

any of several brightly colored butterflies; the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

appreciative

having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion; feeling or expressive of gratitude

scholastic

of or relating to schools; of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of scholasticism; a Scholastic philosopher or theologian

handlebar

the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle

bloodshed

the shedding of blood resulting in murder; indiscriminate slaughter

polity

shrewd or crafty management of public affairs; a politically organized unit; the form of government of a social organization

one

sided - involving only one part or side; favoring one person or side over another; not reversible or capable of having either side out

sesame

East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil

exaggeration

the act of making something more noticeable than usual; making to seem more important than it really is; extravagant exaggeration

marching

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

rushing

the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

mating

the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

flagship

the ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag; the chief one of a related group

seaside

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

mate

South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate; the officer below the master on a commercial ship; informal term for a friend of the same sex

sub

Saharan - of or relating to or situated in the region south of the Sahara Desert

manhood

the status of being a man; the state of being a man; manly qualities; the quality of being human

crop

the stock or handle of a whip; the output of something in a season; a collection of people or things appearing together

budge

United States tennis player who in 1938 was the first to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles championship in the same year (1915-2000); move very slightly

crease

a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade; a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; an angular or rounded shape made by folding

tango

a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin; music written in duple time for dancing the tango; dance a tango

barricade

a barrier (usually thrown up hastily so as to impede the advance of an enemy); a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.; block off with barricades

roadblock

a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

fender

a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth; an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

meander

a bend or curve, as in a stream or river; an aimless amble on a winding course; to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

ecologist

a biologist who studies the relation between organisms and their environment

abyss

a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)

fella

a boy or man

spree

a brief indulgence of your impulses; engage without restraint in an activity and indulge, as when shopping

morgue

a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation

repository

a burial vault (usually for some famous person); a person to whom a secret is entrusted; a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

exporter

a businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale)

harp

a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers; a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade; a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole

brim

a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat; the top edge of a vessel or other container; fill as much as possible

saliva

a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches

riddle

a coarse sieve (as for gravel); a difficult problem; set a difficult problem or riddle

treasure

a collection of precious things; any possession that is highly valued by its owner; accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

dormitory

a college or university building containing living quarters for students; a large sleeping room containing several beds

victor

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals; the contestant who wins the contest

airliner

a commercial airplane that carries passengers

airway

a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers; a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines); the passages through which air enters and leaves the body

refill

a commercial product that refills a container with its appropriate contents; a prescription drug that is provided again; fill something that had previously been emptied

hamlet

a community of people smaller than a village; the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who hoped to avenge the murder of his father; a settlement smaller than a town

bonfire

a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

hunk

a large piece of something without definite shape; a well-built sexually attractive man

billow

a large sea wave; rise and move, as in waves or billows; rise up as if in waves

hangar

a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

marshal

a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law; (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank; arrange in logical order

doze

a light fitful sleep; sleep lightly or for a short period of time

magnesium

a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine)

potassium

a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite

titanium

a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

shroud

a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute; burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped; (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

stretcher

a litter for transporting people who are ill or wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles; a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it; a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting

flora

a living organism lacking the power of locomotion; all the plant life in a particular region or period

cayenne

a long and often twisted hot red pepper; ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum; plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red

contemplation

a long and thoughtful observation; a calm lengthy intent consideration

waft

a long flag; often tapering; be driven or carried along, as by the air; blow gently

slit

a long narrow opening; a narrow fissure; obscene terms for female genitals

trough

a long narrow shallow receptacle; a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed); a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

skewer

a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted; drive a skewer through

pipe

a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.; a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco; a small fipple flute that is played with the left hand while the right hand is free to beat a tabor

outcry

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; shout louder than

absurdity

a ludicrous folly; a message whose content is at variance with reason

dishwasher

a machine for washing dishes; someone who washes dishes

simulator

a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research

countryman

a man from your own country; a man who lives in the country and has country ways

Englishman

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

fiance

a man who is engaged to be married

tar

a man who serves as a sailor; any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue; coat with tar

arcade

a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns; a covered passageway; often between streets with shops or stalls

tower

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building; a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships; anything tall and relatively thin that approximates the shape of a column or tower

stupidity

a stupid mistake; a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience

accompaniment

a subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts; an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another; the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them

inhibitor

a substance that retards or stops an activity

cascade

a succession of stages or operations or processes or units; a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower

onslaught

a sudden and severe onset of trouble; (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

fiasco

a sudden and violent collapse

budget

a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them; a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose; make a budget

prowess

a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

amputation

a surgical removal of all or part of a limb; a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs

locality

a surrounding or nearby region

acrylic

a synthetic fabric; used especially by artists; a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives

powerhouse

a team considered to be the best of its class; a highly energetic and indefatigable person; an electrical generating station

hive

a teeming multitude; a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees; a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree

fieldwork

a temporary fortification built by troops in the field

tenderness

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling; warm compassionate feelings; a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)

burglar

a thief who enters a building with intent to steal

sliver

a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something; a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal; form into slivers

baton

a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir; a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race; a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette

artichoke

a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart; Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head

checkup

a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person

tripod

a three-legged rack used for support

timer

a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end; a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times; (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed

droplet

a tiny drop

restroom

a toilet that is available to the public

tamper

a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.); play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly; intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly

taco

a tortilla rolled cupped around a filling; offensive terms for a person of Mexican descent

lighthouse

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

gridlock

a traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible

flashback

a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story; an unexpected but vivid recurrence of a past experience (especially a recurrence of the effects of an hallucinogenic drug taken much earlier)

epoch

a unit of geological time; (astronomy) the precise date that is the point of reference for which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is referred; a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

horsepower

a unit of power equal to 746 watts

throttle

a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine; a pedal that controls the throttle valve; reduce the air supply

accelerator

a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine; a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles; a pedal that controls the throttle valve

horde

a vast multitude; a nomadic community; a moving crowd

tundra

a vast treeless plain in the arctic regions between the ice cap and the tree line

mast

a vertical spar for supporting sails; any sturdy upright pole; nuts of forest trees used as feed for swine

stairwell

a vertical well around which there is a stairway

helium

a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas)

bellow

a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); United States novelist (born in Canada in 1915); make a loud noise, as of animal

arsenic

a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar; a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer

baron

a very wealthy or powerful businessman; a British peer of the lowest rank; a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

torrent

a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid); a heavy rain; an overwhelming number or amount

demo

a visual presentation showing how something works; show or demonstrate something to an interested audience

blockade

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy; prevents access or progress; impose a blockade on

bike

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals; a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame; ride a bicycle

trolley

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

boulevard

a wide street or thoroughfare

mentor

a wise and trusted guide and advisor; serve as a teacher or trusted counselor

midwife

a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies

peg

a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface; a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing; regulator that can be turned to regulate the pitch of the strings of a stringed instrument

temp

a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

memorandum

a written proposal or reminder

schoolchild

a young person attending school (up through senior high school)

bloated

abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas

fidelity

accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal; the quality of being faithful

learned

acquired by learning; highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; established by conditioning or learning

optimize

act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world; modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost; make optimal; get the most out of; use best

turning

act of changing in practice or custom; the activity of shaping something on a lathe; the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe

disarmament

act of reducing or depriving of arms

recourse

act of turning to for assistance; something or someone turned to for assistance or security

coding

act of writing in code or cipher

fortify

add nutrients to; enclose by or as if by a fortification; make strong or stronger

axe

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle; chop or split with an ax; terminate

sham

adopted in order to deceive; something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be; a person who makes deceitful pretenses

rooster

adult male chicken

astonish

affect with wonder

astound

affect with wonder

relaxing

affording or marked by rest or repose

smog

air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog

humankind

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

homogeneous

all of the same or similar kind or nature

fauna

all the animal life in a particular region or period; a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

ax

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle; terminate; chop or split with an ax

neutrino

an elementary particle with zero charge and zero mass

UFO

an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins

Amish

an American follower of the Mennonite religion

borough

an English town that forms the constituency of a member of parliament; one of the administrative divisions of a large city

apparition

an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly; something existing in perception only; the appearance of a ghostlike figure

occupancy

an act of being a tenant or occupant; the act of occupying or taking possession of a building

purge

an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements; the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge; excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)

influenza

an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease

polio

an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord

opium

an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

buy

an advantageous purchase; accept as true; obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

booze

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented; consume alcohol

impossibility

an alternative that is not available; incapability of existing or occurring

commando

an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory; a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids

snarl

an angry vicious expression; a vicious angry growl; something jumbled or confused

feeder

an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening; an animal that feeds on a particular source of food; a branch that flows into the main stream

homecoming

an annual school or university reunion for graduates; a coming to or returning home

delinquency

an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor; a tendency to be negligent and uncaring; nonpayment of a debt when due

pendulum

an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity

devotee

an ardent follower and admirer

acreage

an area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming)

showroom

an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed

ATM

an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used; a means of digital communications that is capable of very high speeds; suitable for transmission of images or voice or video as well as data; a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade

suspense

an uncertain cognitive state; excited anticipation of an approaching climax; apprehension about what is going to happen

precipitation

an unexpected acceleration or hastening; the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height; the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)

pitfall

an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty; a trap in the form of a concealed hole

gush

an unrestrained expression of emotion; a sudden rapid flow (as of water); praise enthusiastically

wobble

an unsteady rocking motion; move unsteadily; tremble or shake

easel

an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)

schizophrenia

any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact

bask

be exposed; derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

troll

angling by drawing a baited line through the water; a fisherman's lure that is used in trolling; (Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains

poppy

annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

apprehend

anticipate with dread or anxiety; get the meaning of something; take into custody

nitrate

any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid); treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nitrate

ligament

any connection or unifying bond; a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs

resin

any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules

silicone

any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation

daisy

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

cypress

any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones; wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus

tulip

any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower

medic

any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves; a medical practitioner in the armed forces

mistaken

arising from error; wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

torpedo

armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target; a small explosive device that is placed on a railroad track and fires when a train runs over it; the sound of the explosion warns the engineer of danger ahead; a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface

launcher

armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket; a device that launches aircraft from a warship

oregano

aromatic Eurasian perennial; pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets

cumin

aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family; dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seeds

substitute

artificial and inferior; being a replacement or substitute for a regular member of a team; capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team

diagonal

at an angle; especially connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face; having an oblique or slanted direction; (mathematics) a set of entries in a square matrix running diagonally either from the upper left to lower right entry or running from the upper right to lower left entry

defending

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

captivate

attract; cause to be enamored

cunning

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; showing inventiveness and skill; marked by skill in deception

ascribe

attribute or credit to

eschew

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

detonate

burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction; "the bomb detonated at noon"; cause to burst with a violent release of energy

haunted

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something; inhabited by or as if by apparitions; showing emotional affliction or disquiet

mythical

based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity

gilded

based on pretense; deceptively pleasing; having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; made from or covered with gold

essential

basic and fundamental; absolutely required and not to be used up or sacrificed; absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

pertain

be a part or attribute of; have to do with or be relevant to

inaugurate

be a precursor of; commence officially; open ceremoniously or dedicate formally

outperform

be or do something to a greater degree

sympathize

be understanding of; share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of; to feel or express sympathy or compassion

fluctuate

be unstable; move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern; cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern

dated

bearing a date; marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

prolific

bearing in abundance especially offspring; intellectually productive

named

bearing the author's name; given or having a specified name

languish

become feeble; lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief; have a desire for something or someone who is not present

befriend

become friends with

lengthen

become long or longer; make longer

polarize

become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation; cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions; cause to vibrate in a definite pattern

solidify

become solid; make solid or more solid; cause to solidify

crumple

become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; to gather something into small wrinkles or folds; fold or collapse

contracting

becoming infected

decreasing

becoming less or smaller; music

falling

becoming lower or less in degree or value; decreasing in amount or degree; coming down freely under the influence of gravity

diminishing

becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so

childlike

befitting a young child; exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

budding

beginning to develop; reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent

abnormality

behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality; marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal; retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence

edgy

being in a tense state

rudimentary

being in the earliest stages of development; not fully developed in mature animals; being or involving basic facts or principles

unnamed

being or having an unknown or unnamed source

cavernous

being or suggesting a cavern; filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood

aforementioned

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

dichotomy

being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses

regal

belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler

aristocratic

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

wry

bent to one side; humorously sarcastic or mocking

interstellar

between or among stars

queer

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; homosexual or arousing homosexual desires; offensive terms for an openly homosexual man

congregate

brought together into a group or crowd; come together, usually for a purpose

accumulated

brought together into a group or crowd; periodically accumulated over time

toasted

browned over by exposure to heat

oppressed

burdened psychologically or mentally

laden

burdened psychologically or mentally; filled with a great quantity; fill or place a load on

contraception

birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery

strife

bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension; lack of agreement or harmony

puffy

blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts; abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas; being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

full

blown - having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness; fully ripe; at the height of bloom

afloat

borne on the water; floating; covered with water; aimlessly drifting

pawn

borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan; (chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank; an article deposited as security

fiddle

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow; play on a violin; play the violin or fiddle

dazzle

brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily; amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill; to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light

ludicrous

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce; incongruous; inviting ridicule

ruined

brought to ruin; destroyed physically or morally; doomed to extinction

deliberate

by conscious design or purpose; marked by careful consideration or reflection; with care and dignity

verbally

by means of language; as a verb

technologically

by means of technology

religiously

by religion; with extreme conscientiousness

aback

by surprise; having the wind against the forward side of the sails

bye

bye - a farewell remark

proficient

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

pious

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity; devoutly religious

stillness

calmness without winds; (poetic) tranquil silence; a state of no motion or movement

compatibility

capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination; a feeling of sympathetic understanding

foreseeable

capable of being anticipated

workable

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

imaginable

capable of being imagined

inaccessible

capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all; not capable of being obtained

solvent

capable of meeting financial obligations; a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

speaking

capable of or involving speech or speaking; the utterance of intelligible speech; delivering an address to a public audience

contraceptive

capable of preventing conception or impregnation; an agent or device intended to prevent conception

elastic

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; able to adjust readily to different conditions; a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material

vigilant

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

watchful

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger; experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

calculated

carefully thought out in advance

engrave

carve, cut, or etch a design or letters into; carve, cut, or etch into a block used for printing or print from such a block; impress or affect deeply

quiver

case for holding arrows; the act of vibrating; an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

latch

catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove; spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key; fasten with a latch

saturate

cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance; infuse or fill completely

institutionalize

cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution

rouse

cause to become awake or conscious; cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; force or drive out

proliferate

cause to grow or increase rapidly; grow rapidly

wreak

cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

persecute

cause to suffer

delayed

caused to be slower or later; not as far along as normal in development

estranged

caused to be unloved

creepy

causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin; annoying and unpleasant

cohesive

causing cohesion; cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated

dreary

causing dejection; lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

horrendous

causing fear or dread or terror

heartbreaking

causing or marked by grief or anguish

depressive

causing or suggestive of sorrow or gloom; someone suffering psychological depression

irritating

causing physical discomfort; (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite; causing irritation or annoyance

wag

causing to move repeatedly from side to side; a witty amusing person who makes jokes; move from side to side

hardened

converted to solid form (as concrete); protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons); used of persons; emotionally hardened

revolutionize

change radically; fill with revolutionary ideas; overthrow by a revolution, of governments

agitate

change the arrangement or position of; cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; try to stir up public opinion

redirect

channel into a new direction

swinging

characterized by a buoyant rhythm; changing location by moving back and forth

totalitarian

characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control; of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life; an adherent of totalitarian principles or totalitarian government

Byzantine

characterized by elaborate scheming and intrigue; devious; highly complex or intricate; of or relating to or characteristic of the Byzantine Empire or the ancient city of Byzantium

plush

characterized by extravagance and profusion; a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet

conscientious

characterized by extreme care and great effort; guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong

cherished

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

utopian

characterized by or aspiring to impracticable perfection; of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia; of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia

strenuous

characterized by or performed with much energy or force; taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

wretched

characterized by physical misery; deserving or inciting pity; morally reprehensible

tumultuous

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

crimson

characterized by violence or bloodshed; (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion; of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

poach

cook in a simmering liquid; hunt illegally

first

class - of the highest quality; by first-class conveyance; with first-class accommodations

mop

cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors; make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip; to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

specified

clearly and explicitly stated

manifest

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment; a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane; reveal its presence or make an appearance

shawl

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

enclosed

closed in or surrounded or included within

bosom

cloth that covers the chest or breasts; a person's breast or chest; the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

fodder

coarse food (especially for cattle and horses) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal crop; give fodder (to domesticated animals)

cornmeal

coarsely ground corn

oily

coated or covered with oil; smeared or soiled with grease or oil; containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

terrorize

coerce by violence or with threats; fill with terror; frighten greatly

steamed

cooked in steam; aroused to impatience or anger

roasting

cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)

simmering

cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil

eyepiece

combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments

synthesize

combine so as to form a more complex, product; combine and form a synthesis

fourteenth

coming next after the thirteenth in position; position 14 in a countable series of things

backstage

concealed from the public audience; in or to a backstage area of a theater; out of view of the public; behind the scenes

national

concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country; limited to or in the interests of a particular nation; owned or maintained for the public by the national government

correctional

concerned with or providing correction

tubing

conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

correctness

conformity to fact or truth; the quality of conformity to social expectations

birch

consisting of or made of wood of the birch tree; a switch consisting of a twig or a bundle of twigs from a birch tree; used to hit people as punishment; any betulaceous tree or shrub of the genus Betula having a thin peeling bark

binary

consisting of two (units or components or elements or terms) or based on two; of or pertaining to a number system have 2 as its base; a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation

egregious

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

vulgar

conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language; of or associated with the great masses of people

build

constitution of the human body; alternative names for the body of a human being; develop and grow

scuttle

container for coal; shaped to permit pouring the coal onto the fire; an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship; to move about or proceed hurriedly

mountainous

containing many mountains; like a mountain in size and impressiveness; having hills and crags

erroneous

containing or characterized by error

infinitely

continuing forever without end; without bounds

streamline

contour economically or efficiently

illegitimate

contrary to or forbidden by law; of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful; the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents

self

control - the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior; the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

usable

convenient for use or disposal; fit or ready for use or service; capable of being put to use

encode

convert ordinary language into code

busy

crowded with or characterized by much activity; actively or fully engaged or occupied; (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line)

cross

cultural - dealing with or comparing two or more cultures

clear

cut - clearly or sharply defined to the mind; having had all the trees removed at one time; clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

dissect

cut open or cut apart; make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features

discretionary

having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment; (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed

patterned

having patterns (especially colorful patterns)

Jesuit

having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism; a member of the Jesuit order

deserving

having sufficient worth

overriding

having superior power and influence

contagious

easily diffused or spread as from one person to another; (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

inspirational

imparting a divine influence on the mind and soul

adamant

impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason; very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem

dishonest

deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive; lacking truthfulness; lacking honesty and oblivious to what is honorable

mounted

decorated with applied ornamentation; often used in combination; assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

reset

device for resetting instruments or controls; set to zero; set anew

camouflage

device or stratagem for concealment or deceit; fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background; the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance

reflector

device that reflects radiation; optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece

frigid

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain; extremely cold; sexually unresponsive

devout

devoutly religious; earnest

iris

diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening; muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil; it forms the colored portion of the eye; plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

arduous

difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill; characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort; taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

cumbersome

difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight; not elegant or graceful in expression

incomprehensible

difficult to understand; incapable of being explained or accounted for

probing

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

backward

directed or facing toward the back or rear; (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature; retarded in intellectual development

aloft

in the higher atmosphere above the earth; at or to great height; high up in or into the air; upward

sexist

discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women); a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women

sexism

discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex

hassle

disorderly fighting; an angry disturbance; annoy continually or chronically

spirited

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness; made lively or spirited; willing to face danger

contested

disputed or made the object of contention or competition

apricot

downy yellow to rosy-colored fruit resembling a small peach; Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach; a shade of pink tinged with yellow

homestead

dwelling that is usually a farmhouse and adjoining land; land acquired from the United States public lands by filing a record and living on and cultivating it under the homestead law; the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

anterior

earlier in time; of or near the head end or toward the front plane of the body; a tooth situated at the front of the mouth

heartfelt

earnest

cutting

edge - in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style

scallop

edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions; edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces; one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.)

veggie

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

enlightenment

education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge; a movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions; (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness

mayonnaise

egg yolks and oil and vinegar

twenty

eight - being eight more than twenty; the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one

pee

informal terms for urination; liquid excretory product; eliminate urine

quirky

informal terms; strikingly unconventional

dugout

either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game; a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground; a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log

headphone

electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear

loudspeaker

electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance

classy

elegant and fashionable

deluxe

elegant and sumptuous; rich and superior in quality

epitomize

embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

aptitude

inherent ability

disable

injure permanently; make unable to perform a certain action

bruised

injured without breaking the skin

disturbed

emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships; having the place or position changed; affected with madness or insanity

drained

emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid); drained of electric charge; discharged; very tired

pre

emptive - designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence

animate

endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life; belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings; endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness

authorized

endowed with authority; sanctioned by established authority

stamina

enduring strength and energy

re

enter - enter again

instill

enter drop by drop; impart gradually; fill, as with a certain quality

acclaim

enthusiastic approval; praise vociferously; clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

seduction

enticing someone astray from right behavior; an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone

even

equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced; being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with); divisible by two

midway

equally distant from the extremes; at half the distance; at the middle; naval battle of World War II (June 1942); American planes based on land and on carriers decisively defeated a Japanese fleet on its way to invade the Midway Islands

entrenched

established firmly and securely; dug in

replenish

fill something that had previously been emptied

hazy

filled or abounding with fog or mist; indistinct or hazy in outline

fraught

filled with or attended with; marked by distress

topping

excellent; best possible; a flavorful addition on top of a dish

hasty

excessively quick; done with very great haste and without due deliberation

stirring

exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions; capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement; agitating a liquid with an implement

forbidden

excluded from use or mention

aerobics

exercise that increases the need for oxygen

insightful

exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception

harmonious

existing together in harmony; exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities; musically pleasing

inflated

expanded by (or as if by) gas or air; enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness; increased especially to abnormal levels

exhale

expel air; give out (breath or an odor)

evict

expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process; expel or eject without recourse to legal process

decry

express strong disapproval of

mute

expressed without speech; especially because words would be inappropriate or inadequate; lacking power of speech; unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

insulting

expressing offensive reproach; expressing extreme contempt

metaphorical

expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another

articulate

expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language; consisting of segments held together by joints; express or state clearly

adultery

extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations

wondrous

extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers; (used as an intensifier) extremely well

hugely

extremely

heady

extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic; marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

steaming

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist; (used of heat) extremely

downfall

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation; a sudden decline in strength or number or importance; the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)

negligence

failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances; the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

egalitarian

favoring social equality; a person who believes in the equality of all people

suffocate

feel uncomfortable for lack of fresh air; be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen; suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of

steamy

feeling great sexual desire; hot or warm and humid; filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

fervor

feelings of great warmth and intensity; the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

fennel

fennel seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixture; leaves used for seasoning; aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads

staunch

firm and dependable especially in loyalty; stop the flow of a liquid

stiffness

firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action; the property of moving with pain or difficulty; the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend

seventy

five - being five more than seventy

full

fledged - (of persons e.g.) having gained full status; (of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly

puree

food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender; rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender

chiefly

for the most part

inequity

injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards

taboo

forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands; excluded from use or mention; an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

repel

force or drive back; cause to move back by force or influence; be repellent to; cause aversion in

prophetic

foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention

civility

formal or perfunctory politeness; the act of showing regard for others

modesty

formality and propriety of manner; freedom from vanity or conceit

GNP

former measure of the United States economy; the total market value of goods and services produced by all citizens and capital during a given period (usually 1 yr)

tinker

formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living; a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts; small mackerel found nearly worldwide

conclusive

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question; final and deciding; expressing finality with no implication of possible change

formative

forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning; capable of forming new cells and tissues; susceptible to alteration by development and experience

muzzle

forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose; a leather or wire restraint that fits over an animal's snout (especially a dog's nose and jaws) and prevents it from eating or biting; restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

low

level - occurring at a relatively low altitude; not intense; at a low level in rank or importance

perilous

fraught with danger

frequent

frequently encountered; coming at short intervals or habitually; be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place

otter

freshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur; the fur of an otter

windfall

fruit that has fallen from the tree; a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

bustling

full of energetic and noisy activity

joyous

full of or characterized by joy

joyful

full of or producing joy; full of high-spirited delight

outstretched

fully extended especially in length

hind

located at or near the back of an animal; female red deer; any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

coalesce

fuse or cause to grow together; mix together different elements

earned

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

man

game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games; one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea; an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

aggregate

gathered or tending to gather into a mass or whole; formed of separate units in a cluster; a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together

windmill

generator that extracts usable energy from winds; a mill that is powered by the wind

staging

getting rid of a stage of a multistage rocket; travel by stagecoach; a system of scaffolds

balancing

getting two things to correspond

transpire

give off (water) through the skin; come about, happen, or occur; come to light; become known

enlighten

give spiritual insight to; in religion; make understand; make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

embodiment

giving concrete form to an abstract concept; a new personification of a familiar idea; a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept

antelope

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

major

greater in number or size or amount; greater in scope or effect; of full legal age

coveted

greatly desired

accrue

grow by addition; come into the possession of

underwrite

guarantee financial support of; protect by insurance

approximate

located close together; very close in resemblance; not quite exact or correct

right

hand - most helpful and reliable; located on or directed toward the right; intended for the right hand

floppy

hanging limply; a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer

postoperative

happening or done after a surgical operation

nutmeg

hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground; East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace

stony

hard as granite; showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings; abounding in rocks or stones

Parmesan

hard dry sharp-flavored Italian cheese; often grated

adjoining

having a common boundary or edge; touching

flowering

having a flower or bloom; the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms; a developmental process

pricey

having a high price

acutely

having a rapid onset; in an acute manner; in a shrewd manner

relational

having a relation or being related

silky

having a smooth, gleaming surface

twisting

having a twisting or snake-like or wormlike motion; marked by repeated turns and bends; the act of rotating rapidly

utilitarian

having a useful function; having utility often to the exclusion of values; someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility

versatility

having a wide variety of skills

skew

having an oblique or slanting direction or position; turn or place at an angle

glittering

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

detergent

having cleansing power; a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension; a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering

primal

having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state; serving as an essential component

priceless

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

masked

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

purposeful

having meaning through having an aim; serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal

fateful

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance; ominously prophetic; controlled or decreed by fate; predetermined

impersonal

having no personal preference; not relating to or responsive to individual persons

barbed

having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.; capable of wounding

prickly

having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.; very irritable

affectionate

having or displaying warmth or affection

self

help - the act of helping or improving yourself without relying on anyone else

rehabilitate

help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute; restore to a state of good condition or operation; reinstall politically

concealed

hidden on any grounds for any motive; not accessible to view

beak

horny projecting mouth of a bird; beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles); informal terms for the nose

antisocial

hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior; shunning contact with others

ex

husband - a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband

earmark

identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal; a distinctive characteristic or attribute; give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

debilitating

impairing the strength and vitality

penalize

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

inescapable

impossible to avoid or evade:"inescapable conclusion"

unavoidable

impossible to avoid or evade:"inescapable conclusion"

unforgettable

impossible to forget

idealism

impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are; (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality; elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued

toughness

impressive difficulty; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking; the property of being big and strong

misuse

improper or excessive use; change the inherent purpose or function of something; apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

bluntly

in a blunt direct manner

briskly

in a brisk manner

cheerfully

in a cheerful manner

clinically

in a clinical manner

aptly

in a competent capable manner

densely

in a concentrated manner; in a stupid manner

confidently

in a confident manner

conveniently

in a convenient manner

creatively

in a creative manner

mysteriously

in a cryptic manner

deftly

in a deft manner; with dexterity; in a dexterous manner

dimly

in a dim indistinct manner; with a dim light; in a manner lacking interest or vitality

faithfully

in a faithful manner

reliably

in a faithful manner

elegantly

in a gracefully elegant manner; with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner

solemnly

in a grave and sedate manner

grimly

in a grim implacable manner

grossly

in a gross manner

harshly

in a harsh or unkind manner; in a harsh and grating manner

helplessly

in a helpless manner

horizontally

in a horizontal direction

keenly

in a keen and discriminating manner

logically

in a logical manner; according to logical reasoning

marginally

in a marginal manner

meticulously

in a meticulous manner

miraculously

in a miraculous manner

mistakenly

in a mistaken manner

modestly

in a modest manner

noticeably

in a noticeable manner

powerfully

in a powerful manner; in a manner having a powerful influence

predictably

in a predictable manner or to a predictable degree

realistically

in a realistic manner; in a realistic manner

respectfully

in a respectful manner

richly

in a rich and lavish manner; in a rich manner; to an ample degree or in an ample manner

securely

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger; in an invulnerable manner; in a manner free from fear or risk

chronically

in a slowly developing and long lasting manner; in a habitual and longstanding manner

spontaneously

in a spontaneous manner; without advance preparation

disgruntled

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

strikingly

in a striking manner

symbolically

in a symbolic manner; by means of symbols

tragically

in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences

uniformly

in a uniform manner

unilaterally

in a unilateral manner

vertically

in a vertical direction

warmly

in a warm manner; in a hearty manner

gladly

in a willing manner

adversely

in an adverse manner

sweetly

in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')

alternately

in an alternating sequence or position

empirically

in an empirical manner

excitedly

in an excited manner

impatiently

in an impatient manner

improperly

in an improper way

incorrectly

in an incorrect manner; in an incorrect manner

falsely

in an incorrect manner; in an insincerely false manner

decisively

in an indisputable degree; with finality; conclusively; with firmness

overtly

in an overt manner

flatly

in an unqualified manner

coarsely

in coarse pieces

subversive

in opposition to a civil authority or government; a radical supporter of political or social revolution

Appalachian

in or relating to Appalachia; a native or inhabitant of Appalachia

uncomfortably

in physical discomfort

sequential

in regular succession without gaps

shaman

in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination

pointedly

in such a manner as to make something clearly evident

pointless

lacking import; not having a point especially a sharp point; serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

immature

lacking in development; not yet mature; characteristic of a lack of maturity

corrupt

lacking in integrity; touched by rot or decay; containing errors or alterations

upstream

in the direction against a stream's current; toward the source or against the current

clockwise

in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock; in the direction that the hands of a clock move

son

in-law - the husband of your daughter

dormant

inactive but capable of becoming active; of e.g. volcanos; not erupting and not extinct; in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

deficient

inadequate in amount or degree; falling short of some prescribed norm; of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

intolerable

incapable of being put up with

irreversible

incapable of being reversed

forgiving

inclined or able to forgive and show mercy; providing absolution

secretive

inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

incorporation

including by incorporating; consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body; learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself

annuity

income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments

childish

indicating a lack of maturity

star

indicating the most important performer or role; (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior; any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night

mesmerize

induce hypnosis in; attract strongly, as if with a magnet

hepatitis

inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin

mommy

informal terms for a mother

pitiful

inspiring mixed contempt and pity; deserving or inciting pity; bad; unfortunate

dashboard

instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls; protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.

microprocessor

integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system

chimpanzee

intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests

left

intended for the left hand; of or belonging to the political or intellectual left; being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north

fraudulent

intended to deceive

unreal

lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria; not actually such; being or seeming fanciful or imaginary; lacking material form or substance; unreal

undocumented

lacking necessary documents (as for e.g. permission to live or work in a country)

low

key - restrained in style or quality

extinguish

kill in large numbers; put an end to; kill; extinguish by crushing

slay

kill intentionally and with premeditation

literate

knowledgeable and educated in one or several fields; versed in literature; dealing with literature; able to read and write

predicted

known beforehand

incompetence

lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications; inability of a part or organ to function properly

neglected

lacking a caretaker; disregarded

random

lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance; taken haphazardly

illiterate

lacking culture, especially in language and literature; not able to read or write; uneducated in the fundamentals of a given art or branch of learning; lacking knowledge of a specific field

lapel

lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar

hem

lap that forms a cloth border doubled back and stitched down; utter `hem' or `ahem'; fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

pavilion

large and often sumptuous tent

leopard

large feline of African and Asian forests usually having a tawny coat with black spots; the pelt of a leopard

watermelon

large oblong or roundish melon with a hard green rind and sweet watery red or occasionally yellowish pulp; an African melon

bulldozer

large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground

beaver

large semiaquatic rodent with webbed hind feet and a broad flat tail; construct complex dams and underwater lodges; a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material); a movable piece of armor on a medieval helmet used to protect the lower face

grapefruit

large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half; citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp

momentary

lasting for a markedly brief time

in

law - a relative by marriage

wasteful

laying waste; tending to squander and waste; inefficient in use of time and effort and materials

eject

leave an aircraft rapidly, using an ejection seat or capsule; eliminate (substances) from the body; cause to come out in a squirt

vacate

leave behind empty; move out of; leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily; annul by recalling or rescinding

dampen

lessen in force or effect; check; keep in check (a fire); make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

depress

lessen the activity or force of; lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; lower (prices or markets)

pro

life - advocating full legal protection of embryos and fetuses (especially opposing the legalization of induced abortions)

whiteness

lightness or fairness of complexion; the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black); the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil

blazer

lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school

hard

line - firm and uncompromising

strand

line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable; a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole; a street in west central London famous for its theaters and hotels

predatory

living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey; living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain; characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

coherence

logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts; the state of cohering or sticking together

anesthesia

loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness

clamor

loud and persistent outcry from many people; a loud harsh or strident noise; make loud demands

piercing

loud and sharp; having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones; suitable for cutting or piercing

adorable

lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

swamp

low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog; a situation fraught with difficulties and imponderables; drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

goofy

ludicrous, foolish; a cartoon character created by Walt Disney

individualized

made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual

publicized

made known; especially made widely known

decreased

made less in size or amount or degree

localized

made local or oriented locally; confined or restricted to a particular location

changed

made or become different in some respect; made or become different in nature or form; changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism

woven

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

stable

maintaining equilibrium; not taking part readily in chemical change; firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation

concoct

make a concoction (of) by mixing; prepare or cook by mixing ingredients; devise or invent

retaliate

make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil; take revenge for a perceived wrong

customize

make according to requirements; make to specifications

stipulate

make an oral contract or agreement in the verbal form of question and answer that is necessary to give it legal force; specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement; give a guarantee or promise of

finalize

make final; put the last touches on; put into final form

refresh

make fresh again; make (to feel) fresh; become or make oneself fresh again

legislate

make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation

legitimize

make legal

madden

make mad; drive up the wall; go on someone's nerves; cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind

embellish

make more beautiful; add details to; make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

appease

make peace with; overcome or allay; cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

construe

make sense of; assign a meaning to

disqualify

make unfit or unsuitable; declare unfit

sadden

make unhappy; come to feel sad

knead

make uniform; manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

destabilize

make unstable; become unstable

policy

making - concerned with policy, not administration

engraving

making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them; a block or plate that has been engraved; a print made from an engraving

exhilarating

making lively and cheerful; making lively and joyful

ferocious

marked by extreme and violent energy

meticulous

marked by extreme care in treatment of details; marked by precise accordance with details

waking

marked by full consciousness or alertness; the state of remaining awake

hectic

marked by intense agitation or emotion

shrewd

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; used of persons

discreet

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; heedful of potential consequences; unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

spruce

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners; any coniferous tree of the genus Picea; light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

defective

markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior; having a defect; not working properly

remarry

marry, not for the first time

buck

mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope); United States author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in China (1892-1973); a framework for holding wood that is being sawed

oatmeal

meal made from rolled or ground oats; porridge made of rolled oats

shabby

mean and unworthy and despicable; showing signs of wear and tear

intersect

meet at a point

dementia

mental deterioration of organic or functional origin

suggested

mentioned as worthy of acceptance

canister

metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour; a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm

emigration

migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)

mash

mixture of ground animal feeds; a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing; reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

marinade

mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking; soak in marinade

virtuous

morally excellent; in a state of sexual virginity

further

more distant in especially degree; to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense); in addition or furthermore

quicker

more quickly

optimum

most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; most favorable condition or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances

gull

mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs; a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of; fool or hoax

gravitate

move due to the pull of gravitation; be attracted to; move toward

hurtle

move with or as if with a rushing sound; throw forcefully; make a thrusting forward movement

onward

moving toward a position ahead; in a forward direction; forward in time or order or degree

westward

moving toward the west; toward the west; the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees

propagate

multiply sexually or asexually; cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering; transmit or cause to broaden or spread

prelude

music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera; something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; play as a prelude

endemic

native to or confined to a certain region; of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality; originating where it is found

marine

native to or inhabiting the sea; of or relating to the sea; of or relating to military personnel who serve both on land and at sea (specifically the U.S. Marine Corps)

requisite

necessary for relief or supply; anything indispensable

irregularity

not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals; an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern; behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

unconditional

not conditional; not contingent; not determined or influenced by someone or something else; not modified or restricted by reservations

provocation

needed encouragement; unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment; something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action

bullying

noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others; the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

neutrality

nonparticipation in a dispute or war; pH value of 7; tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement

alright

nonstandard usage; in a satisfactory or adequate manner; an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence

sanity

normal or sound powers of mind

artificially

not according to nature; not by natural means

pagan

not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam; a person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion (not a Christian or Muslim or Jew); a person who does not acknowledge your god

airtight

not allowing air or gas to pass in or out; having no weak points

loose

not bound or fastened or gathered together; not compact or dense in structure or arrangement; (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player

indistinguishable

not capable of being distinguished or differentiated; exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

inseparable

not capable of being separated

impeccable

not capable of sin; without fault or error

missed

not caught with the senses or the mind

unethical

not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior; not adhering to ethical or moral principles

undesirable

not desirable; not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse); one whose presence is undesirable

fearless

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them; invulnerable to fear or intimidation

foggy

obscured by fog; filled or abounding with fog or mist; indistinct or hazy in outline

hourly

occurring every hour or payable by the hour; every hour

prenatal

occurring or existing before birth

concurrent

occurring or operating at the same time

reddish

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

violet

of a color intermediate between red and blue; a variable color that lies beyond blue in the spectrum; any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

pink

of a light shade of red; a light shade of red; any of various flowers of plants of the genus Dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers

Georgian

of or relating to the Hanoverian kings of England; of or relating to or characteristic of the American state of Georgia or its inhabitants; of or relating to or characteristic of the Asian republic of Georgia or its people or language

perceptual

of or relating to the act of perceiving

thereof

of or concerning this or that; from that circumstance or source

microbial

of or involving or caused by or being microbes

Baltic

of or near or on the Baltic Sea; of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Baltic States or their peoples or languages; a branch of the Indo-European family of languages related to the Slavonic languages; Baltic languages have preserved many archaic features that are believed to have existed in Proto-Indo European

Chinese

of or pertaining to China or its peoples or cultures; of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language; any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

cinematic

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the cinema

Albanian

of or relating to Albania or its people or language or culture; the Indo-European language spoken by the people of Albania; a native or inhabitant of Albania

Antarctic

of or relating to Antarctica; at or near the south pole; the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

Arabian

of or relating to Arabian horses; relating to or associated with Arabia or its people; a spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia

Caucasian

of or relating to Caucasian people; of or relating to the geographical region of Caucasia; a number of languages spoken in the Caucasus that have no known affiliations to languages spoken elsewhere

galactic

of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way); inconceivably large

generational

of or relating to a generation

paramilitary

of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like (or in aid of) a military unit; a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops)

adjunct

of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another; furnishing added support; a construction that can be used to extend the meaning of a word or phrase but is not one of the main constituents of a sentence

spectral

of or relating to a spectrum; resembling or characteristic of a phantom

fungal

of or relating to fungi

geopolitical

of or relating to geopolitics

locomotive

of or relating to locomotion; a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

logistical

of or relating to logistics

semantic

of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning

Argentine

of or relating to or characteristic of Argentina or its people; any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes

Californian

of or relating to or characteristic of California or its inhabitants; a native or resident of California

Chilean

of or relating to or characteristic of Chile or its people; a native or inhabitant of Chile

Croatian

of or relating to or characteristic of Croatia or its people or language; a member of the Slavic people living in Croatia

Finnish

of or relating to or characteristic of Finland or the people of Finland; the official language of Finland; belongs to the Baltic Finnic family of languages

Jordanian

of or relating to or characteristic of Jordan or its people; a native or inhabitant of Jordan

Tibetan

of or relating to or characteristic of Tibet or its people or their language; Himalayish language spoken in Tibet; a native or inhabitant of Tibet

Venetian

of or relating to or characteristic of Venice or its people; a resident of Venice

Welsh

of or relating to or characteristic of Wales or its people or their language; a breed of dual-purpose cattle developed in Wales; a Celtic language of Wales

juvenile

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people; displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity; a youthful person

Philippine

of or relating to or characteristic of the Philippines or its people or customs; official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages

Taiwanese

of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language; a native or inhabitant of Taiwan; any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province

quarterly

of or relating to or consisting of a quarter; in three month intervals; in diagonally opposed quarters of an escutcheon

sociological

of or relating to or determined by sociology

skeletal

of or relating to or forming or attached to a skeleton; very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

vascular

of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids

Nigerian

of or relating to the people of Nigeria; of or relating to Nigeria; a native or inhabitant of Nigeria

unruly

of persons; noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline; unwilling to submit to authority

ace

of the highest quality; a serve that the receiver is unable to reach; one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face

quiet

of the sun; characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sun spots e.g.; not showy or obtrusive; free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

buff

of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather; an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring); bare skin; naked

momentous

of very great significance

cosmopolitan

of worldwide scope or applicability; composed of people from or at home in many parts of the world; especially not provincial in attitudes or interests; growing or occurring in many parts of the world

ecumenical

of worldwide scope or applicability; concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions

vinaigrette

oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic

helplessness

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; a feeling of being unable to manage; the state of needing help from something

listed

on a list; officially entered in a roll or list

upstairs

on or of upper floors of a building; on a floor above; with respect to the mind

underdog

one at a disadvantage and expected to lose

tandem

one behind the other; an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another; a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats

stratum

one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock); an abstract place usually conceived as having depth

hamstring

one of the tendons at the back of the knee; cripple by cutting the hamstring; make ineffective or powerless

detractor

one who disparages or belittles the worth of something

patriot

one who loves and defends his or her country

sufferer

one who suffers for the sake of principle; a person suffering from an illness

taker

one who takes a bet or wager; one who accepts an offer

scorn

open disrespect for a person or thing; lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; reject with contempt

counteract

oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; destroy property or hinder normal operations; act in opposition to

wasp

social or solitary hymenopterans typically having a slender body with the abdomen attached by a narrow stalk and having a formidable sting; a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination

troupe

organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)

all

out - using all available resources

coupling

the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects; a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together

jumping

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump; the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground

overpower

overcome by superior force; overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

quell

overcome or allay; suppress or crush completely

owing

owed as a debt; owed as a debt

stuffing

padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture; a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables

undress

partial or complete nakedness; get undressed; remove (someone's or one's own) clothes

rebellious

participating in organized resistance to a constituted government; resisting control or authority; discontented as toward authority

metropolis

people living in a large densely populated municipality; a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

seamless

perfectly consistent and coherent; used especially of skin; not having or joined by a seam or seams

perpetrate

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

amino

pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia; the radical -NH2

seminal

pertaining to or containing or consisting of semen; containing seeds of later development

crushing

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination; forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

teddy

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials); a woman's sleeveless undergarment

looting

plundering during riots or in wartime

pocketbook

pocket-sized paperback book; your personal financial means; a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

blah

pompous or pretentious talk or writing

fantasize

portray in the mind; indulge in fantasies

teapot

pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle

supremacy

power to dominate or defeat

high

powered - (used of microscopes) capable of a high degree of magnification; vigorously energetic or forceful

pet

preferred above all others and treated with partiality; a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement; a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)

groundwork

preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation; lowest support of a structure; the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

prep

preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)

papal

proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

physiology

processes and functions of an organism; the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms

manufactured

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

exuberant

produced or growing in extreme abundance; unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings; joyously unrestrained

fruitful

productive or conducive to producing in abundance; productive of profit

apocalyptic

prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom; of or relating to an apocalypse

negate

prove negative; show to be false; make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; deny the truth of

refute

prove to be false or incorrect; overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

horrifying

provoking horror

abduct

pull away from the body; take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

headset

receiver consisting of a pair of headphones

interplay

reciprocal action and reaction

mischief

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others; the quality or nature of being harmful or evil

recurrent

recurring again and again

cyclical

recurring in cycles

scoot

run or move very quickly or hastily

overlapping

related by having something in common with or coinciding with; laid overlapping (not flush); covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)

leek

related to onions; white cylindrical bulb and flat dark-green leaves; plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum

atheist

related to or characterized by or given to atheism; someone who denies the existence of god

fascist

relating to or characteristic of fascism; an adherent of fascism or other right-wing authoritarian views

Alaskan

relating to or characteristic of the state or people of Alaska; a native or resident of Alaska

rotary

relating to or characterized by rotation; marked by or moving in a circle; electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa

iconic

relating to or having the characteristics on an icon

mythic

relating to or having the nature of myth; based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity

digestive

relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion; any substance that promotes digestion

autobiographical

relating to or in the style of an autobiography; of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer

arithmetic

relating to or involving arithmetic; the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations

communist

relating to or marked by communism; a socialist who advocates communism; a member of the communist party

parochial

relating to or supported by or located in a parish; narrowly restricted in outlook or scope

agrarian

relating to rural matters

biomedical

relating to the activities and applications of science to clinical medicine

methodological

relating to the methodology of some discipline

protracted

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

exude

release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities; make apparent by one's mood or behaviour

marginalize

relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of specific groups of people

front

runner - a competitor thought likely to win

juxtaposition

the act of positioning close together (or side by side); a side-by-side position

cede

relinquish possession or control over; give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another

net

remaining after all deductions; conclusive in a process or progression; an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

rationalize

remove irrational quantities from; think rationally; employ logic or reason; structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

defuse

remove the triggering device from

refinance

renew the financing of

gross

repellently fat; lacking fine distinctions or detail; before any deductions

dramatize

represent something in a dramatic manner; put into dramatic form; add details to

quintessential

representing the perfect example of a class or quality

simulated

reproduced or made to resemble; imitative in character; not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

flower

reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts; a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms; the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

blossom

reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts; the period of greatest prosperity or productivity; develop or come to a promising stage

prerequisite

required as a prior condition or course of study; something that is required in advance

compulsory

required by rule

brute

resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility; a living organism characterized by voluntary movement; a cruelly rapacious person

enigmatic

resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought; not clear to the understanding

flaming

resembling flame in brilliance or color; lighted up by or as by fire or flame; very intense

ghostly

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

crescent

resembling the new moon in shape; any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

reinstate

restore to the previous state or rank; bring back into original existence, use, function, or position

reassuring

restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

leash

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal; a figurative restraint; fasten with a rope

tether

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal; tie with a tether

obligate

restricted to a particular condition of life; commit in order to fulfill an obligation; bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

repressive

restrictive of action

ingenious

showing inventiveness and skill; skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

paraphrase

rewording for the purpose of clarification; express the same message in different words

sushi

rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed

piety

righteousness by virtue of being pious

high

rise - used of buildings of many stories equipped with elevators; tall; tower consisting of a multistoried building of offices or apartments

rotor

rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils; the rotating armature of a motor or generator; the revolving bar of a distributor

burnt

ruined by overcooking; destroyed or badly damaged by fire; hardened by subjecting to intense heat

overrule

rule against

etiquette

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

small

scale - created or drawn on a small scale; limited in size or scope

full

scale - using all available resources

after

school - outside regular school hours

boiler

sealed vessel where water is converted to steam; a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

subtitle

secondary or explanatory title; translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen; supply (a movie) with subtitles

taped

secured or held in place by tape; recorded on tape

paradoxical

seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

hijack

seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination; seize control of; take arbitrarily or by force

elite

selected as the best; a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status

appointed

selected for a job; provided with furnishing and accessories (especially of a tasteful kind); fixed or established especially by order or command

peddle

sell or offer for sale from place to place

retail

selling or related to selling direct to the consumer; at a retail price; the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale

tuxedo

semiformal evening dress for men

impartial

showing lack of favoritism; free from undue bias or preconceived opinions

anti

semitic - relating to or characterized by anti-Semitism; hating Jews

skyrocket

sends a firework display high into the sky; propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon; shoot up abruptly, like a rocket

transmitted

sent electronically as by wire or radio; tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity

segregated

separated or isolated from others or a main group

ornamental

serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

cardinal

serving as an essential component; being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order; crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male

coercive

serving or intended to coerce

explanatory

serving or intended to explain or make clear

instructive

serving to instruct of enlighten or inform

scheduling

setting an order and time for planned events

twenty

seven - being seven more than twenty; the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

incest

sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child)

handcuff

shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs; confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

blinding

shining intensely

glaring

shining intensely; conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

flickering

shining unsteadily

gruesome

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

penguin

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

baby

sit - work or act as a baby-sitter; take watchful responsibility for

baby

sitter - a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home

inland

situated away from an area's coast or border; towards or into the interior of a region

twenty

six - being six more than twenty; the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one

shallot

small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning; type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning; aggregated bulb of the multiplier onion

drum

small to medium-sized bottom-dwelling food and game fishes of shallow coastal and fresh waters that make a drumming noise; a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end; a cylindrical metal container used for shipping or storage of liquids

mammoth

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth; any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene; extremely large with hairy coats and long upcurved tusks

hideous

so extremely ugly as to be terrifying; grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

negligible

so small as to be meaningless; insignificant; not worth considering

padded

softened by the addition of cushions or padding

bedrock

solid unweathered rock lying beneath surface deposits of soil; principles from which other truths can be derived

substantiate

solidify, firm, or strengthen; establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; make real or concrete; give reality or substance to

janitor

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

assailant

someone who attacks

trucker

someone who drives a truck as an occupation

surfer

someone who engages in surfboarding

accuser

someone who imputes guilt or blame

dick

someone who is a detective; obscene terms for penis

trainee

someone who is being trained

dreamer

someone who is dreaming; a person who escapes into a world of fantasy; someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations

segregate

someone who is or has been segregated; separate or isolate (one thing) from another and place in a group apart from others; divide from the main body or mass and collect

junkie

someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; a narcotics addict

onlooker

someone who looks on

bidder

someone who makes an offer; someone who makes a bid at cards

facilitator

someone who makes progress easier

moderator

someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence; someone who presides over a forum or debate; in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly

author

someone who originates or causes or initiates something; writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay); be the author of

pimp

someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce); arrange for sexual partners for others

trafficker

someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

publicist

someone who publicizes

rescuer

someone who saves something from danger or violence; a person who rescues you from harm or danger

serviceman

someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force

conservationist

someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution

cement

something that hardens to act as adhesive material; a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar; concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

guidebook

something that offers basic information or instruction

binder

something used to tie or bind; holds loose papers or magazines; a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves

ailing

somewhat ill or prone to illness

poorly

somewhat ill or prone to illness; (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

instrumentation

the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation; the instruments called for in a musical score or arrangement for a band or orchestra; the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments

wholesome

sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind; conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

separated

spaced apart; no longer connected or joined; separated at the joint

upwards

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position; to a later time

intertwine

spin or twist together so as to form a cord; make a loop in; make lacework by knotting or looping

pervade

spread or diffuse through

diffuse

spread out; not concentrated in one place; lacking conciseness; (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

generalized

spread throughout a body or system; not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment

intervening

standing between or separating two objects or areas; occurring or falling between events or points in time

co

star - one of two actors who are given equal status as stars in a play or film; be the co-star in a performance; feature as the co-star in a performance

swan

stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult; sweep majestically; to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

precedence

status established in order of importance or urgency; the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony); preceding in time

constant

steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; continually recurring or continuing without interruption; uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

composure

steadiness of mind under stress

drone

stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen; a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone; an aircraft without a pilot that is operated by remote control

meteorite

stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface

wake up

stop sleeping; cause to become awake or conscious

espresso

strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans

compulsive

strongly motivated to succeed; caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion; a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things

sill

structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure; (geology) a flat (usually horizontal) mass of igneous rock between two layers of older sedimentary rock

disputed

subject to disagreement and debate

seismic

subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration

elective

subject to popular election; not compulsory; a course that the student can select from among alternatives

analyse

subject to psychoanalytic treatment; make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features; consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

moody

subject to sharply varying moods; showing a brooding ill humor; United States evangelist (1837-1899)

processed

subjected to a special process or treatment; prepared or converted from a natural state by subjecting to a special process; freed from impurities by processing

antioxidant

substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides

delicacy

subtly skillful handling of a situation; smallness of stature; refined taste; tact

connecting

syntactically connecting sentences or elements of a sentence

self

sufficient - able to provide for your own needs without help from others

imbue

suffuse with color; fill, soak, or imbue totally; spread or diffuse through

picturesque

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture; strikingly expressive

uncanny

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; surpassing the ordinary or normal

thyroid

suggestive of a thyroid disorder; of or relating to the thyroid gland; located near the base of the neck

corroborate

support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; give evidence for

warlord

supreme military leader exercising civil power in a region especially one accountable to nobody when the central government is weak

forfeit

surrendered as a penalty; the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.; a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

lemonade

sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice

protrude

swell or protrude outwards; bulge outward; extend out or project in space

torment

the act of harassing someone; a severe affliction; intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

supplant

take the place or move into the position of

admonish

take to task; admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; warn strongly; put on guard

tasting

taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality; a small amount (especially of food or wine); a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds

conducive

tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

counterproductive

tending to hinder the achievement of a goal

intrusive

tending to intrude (especially upon privacy); thrusting inward; of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock

sobering

tending to make sober or more serious

shutdown

termination of operations

hire

the act of hiring something or someone; a newly hired employee; engage or hire for work

gamma

the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet; a unit of magnetic field strength equal to one-hundred-thousandth of an oersted; Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524)

delta

the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet; a low triangular area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water

imposition

the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo); an uncalled-for burden

redevelopment

the act of improving by renewing and restoring

articulation

the act of joining things in such a way that motion is possible; expressing in coherent verbal form; the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech

commotion

the act of making a noisy disturbance; confused movement; a disorderly outburst or tumult

academia

the academic world

bombardment

the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays); an attack by dropping bombs; the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

trimming

the act of adding decoration; a decoration or adornment on a garment; cutting down to the desired size or shape

agitation

the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously); disturbance usually in protest; the feeling of being agitated; not calm

shrinking

the act of becoming less; process or result of becoming less or smaller

grazing

the act of brushing against while passing; the act of grazing

cancellation

the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement; the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void

chip

the act of chipping something; a low running approach shot; electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit

colonization

the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies

reunification

the act of coming together again

compilation

the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list); something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)

ambush

the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise; wait in hiding to attack; hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

fabrication

the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery); the act of making something (a product) from raw materials; writing in a fictional form

retribution

the act of correcting for your wrongdoing; a justly deserved penalty; the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

depletion

the act of decreasing something markedly; the state of being depleted

delusion

the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas; a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea; (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

drilling

the act of drilling; the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum

penetration

the act of entering into or through something; the act (by a man) of inserting his penis into the vagina of a woman; an attack that penetrates into enemy territory

magnification

the act of expanding something in apparent size; the ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object; a photographic print that has been enlarged

expulsion

the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting; the act of forcing out someone or something; squeezing out by applying pressure

ransom

the act of freeing from captivity or punishment; payment for the release of someone; money demanded for the return of a captured person

procurement

the act of getting possession of something

pretense

the act of giving a false appearance; imaginative intellectual play; pretending with intention to deceive

pairing

the act of grouping things or people in pairs; the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

citizenry

the body of citizens of a state or country

priesthood

the body of ordained religious practitioners

cosmology

the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe; the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe

calculus

the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions; a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body; an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums

say

the chance to speak; indicate; communicate or express nonverbally

exec

the chief executive department of the United States government

boyhood

the childhood of a boy

kernel

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; a single whole grain of a cereal; the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

esteem

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); an attitude of admiration or esteem; a feeling of delighted approval and liking

groin

the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals; a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away; build with groins

honk

the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this); cry like a goose; use the horn of a car

lunchtime

the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch

incision

the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation); a depression scratched or carved into a surface

illumination

the degree of visibility of your environment; painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts); the luminous flux incident on a unit area

toxicity

the degree to which something is poisonous; grave harmfulness or deadliness

kill

the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile; the act of terminating a life; destroy a vitally essential quality of or in

chronology

the determination of the actual temporal sequence of past events; a record of events in the order of their occurrence; an arrangement of events in time

industrialization

the development of industry on an extensive scale

corpus

the main part of an organ or other bodily structure; a collection of writings; capital as contrasted with the income derived from it

wording

the manner in which something is expressed in words

algebra

the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

rind

the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating); the tissue forming the hard outer layer (of e.g. a fruit)

thumb

the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb; the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb; a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

intestine

the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus

soil

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock; the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state; material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

enactment

the passing of a law by a legislative body; acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture; a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

purport

the pervading meaning or tenor; the intended meaning of a communication; have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

polarization

the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration; the condition of having or giving polarity

peacekeeper

the pistol of a law officer in the old West; someone who keeps peace; a member of a military force that is assigned (often with international sanction) to preserve peace in a trouble area

birthplace

the place where someone was born; where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence

incense

the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned; a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned; make furious

cork

the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle); a port city in southern Ireland; outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

cognition

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

auction

the public sale of something to the highest bidder; a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge; sell at an auction

heroism

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

bounce

the quality of a substance that is able to rebound; rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts); a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

camaraderie

the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability

profitability

the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit

splendor

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; a quality that outshines the usual

originality

the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else); the ability to think and act independently

relativity

the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else; (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts

specificity

the quality of being specific rather than general; the quality of being specific to a particular organism

infidelity

the quality of being unfaithful

nobility

the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct; a privileged class holding hereditary titles; the state of being of noble birth

maternity

the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother; the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother; the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

glitter

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light; the occurrence of a small flash or spark; be shiny, as if wet

immortality

the quality or state of being immortal; perpetual life after death

dosage

the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time

indulgence

the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; the act of indulging or gratifying a desire; a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

replication

the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion; (law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer; (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division

rebirth

the revival of learning and culture; a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life; a second or new birth

Koran

the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina

carnage

the savage and excessive killing of many people

vaccination

the scar left following inoculation with a vaccine; taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease

fragmentation

the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes; (computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk; the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships

assemblage

the social act of assembling; a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose; several things grouped together or considered as a whole

redwood

the soft reddish wood of either of two species of sequoia trees; either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae

dock

the solid bony part of the tail of an animal as distinguished from the hair; landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out; an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

whack

the sound made by a sharp swift blow; the act of hitting vigorously; hit hard

trample

the sound of heavy treading or stomping; injure by trampling or as if by trampling; walk on and flatten

specialization

the special line of work you have adopted as your career; the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose; (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function

diffusion

the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another; (physics) the process of diffusing; the intermingling of molecules in gases and liquids as a result of random thermal agitation; the act of dispersing or diffusing something

taint

the state of being contaminated; contaminate with a disease or microorganism; place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

oblivion

the state of being disregarded or forgotten; total forgetfulness

primacy

the state of being first in importance

incarceration

the state of being imprisoned

obscurity

the state of being indistinct or indefinite for lack of adequate illumination; an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known; the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

notoriety

the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

entirety

the state of being total and complete

infertility

the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate

companionship

the state of being with someone

preparedness

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

imperfection

the state or an instance of being imperfect

homelessness

the state or condition of having no home (especially the state of living in the streets)

espionage

the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets

Buddhism

the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth; a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha

loan

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest); a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English; give temporarily; let have for a limited time

puberty

the time of life when sex glands become functional

tabletop

the top horizontal work surface of a table

masculinity

the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men; the properties characteristic of the male sex

volatility

the trait of being unpredictably irresolute; the property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor; being easily excited

psychotherapy

the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means; the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods

hitch

the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg; a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

hobble

the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg; a shackle for the ankles or feet; hamper the action or progress of

folklore

the unwritten literature (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture

palate

the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

utterance

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

sheen

the visual property of something that shines with reflected light

summertime

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

prime

used of the first or originating agent; being at the best stage of development; of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

mini

used of women's clothing; very short with hemline above the knee; a very short skirt

stepmother

the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage

mayhem

the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person; violent and needless disturbance

cub

the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear or wolf or lion; a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy); an awkward and inexperienced youth

up

used up; (used of computers) operating properly; open

butt

thick end of the handle; the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking); a large cask (especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 hogsheads or 126 gallons)

ketchup

thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes

layer

thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells; a hen that lays eggs; single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

menacing

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

threatening

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; darkened by clouds

two

time - carry on a romantic relationship with two people at the same time

real

time - of or relating to computer systems that update information at the same rate they receive information

infinity

time without end

bittersweet

tinged with sadness; having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness; twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds

impossibly

to a degree impossible of achievement; in a manner or to a degree not possible of conceiving

disproportionately

to a disproportionate degree; out of proportion

excessively

to an excessive degree

coerce

to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"

compulsion

using force to cause something; an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid; an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions against your will

spoken

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

disintegration

total destruction; the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation; separation into component parts

unimaginable

totally unlikely

cartilage

tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults

converse

turned about in order or relation; of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other; a proposition obtained by conversion

ram

uncastrated adult male sheep; a tool for driving or forcing something by impact; the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible

cop

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman; take into custody; take by theft

sunken

under water; e.g. at the bottom of a body of water; having a sunken area

metabolic

undergoing metamorphosis; of or relating to metabolism

inadequacy

unsatisfactoriness by virtue of being inadequate; lack of an adequate quantity or number; a lack of competence

spam

unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk); a canned meat made largely from pork; send unwanted or junk e-mail

clutter

unwanted echoes that interfere with the observation of signals on a radar screen; a confused multitude of things; fill a space in a disorderly way

migratory

used of animals that move seasonally; habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work

detached

used of buildings; standing apart from others; no longer connected or joined; not fixed in position

highland

used of high or hilly country; elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

tonic

used of syllables; relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale; employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words

boon

very close and convivial; a desirable state

soaked

very drunk; wet through and through; thoroughly wet

wee

very early; (used informally) very small; a short time

faraway

very far away in space or time; far removed mentally

ultrasound

very high frequency sound; used in ultrasonography; using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs

raging

very severe; (of the elements) as if showing violent anger; characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

petite

very small; a garment size for short or slender women

tenuous

very thin in gauge or diameter; having thin consistency; having little substance or significance

exhaustive

very thorough; exhaustively complete

unjust

violating principles of justice; not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception; not equitable or fair

blank

void of expression; (of a surface) not written or printed on; not charged with a bullet

misty

wet with mist; filled or abounding with fog or mist

shuffling

walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet; the act of mixing cards haphazardly

watering

wetting with water; shedding tears

fondly

with fondness; with love

bourbon

whiskey distilled from a mash of corn and malt and rye and aged in charred oak barrels; a European royal line that ruled in France (from 1589-1793) and Spain and Naples and Sicily; a member of the European royal family that ruled France

termite

whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood

lovingly

with fondness; with love

knowingly

with full knowledge and deliberation

squid

widely distributed fast-moving ten-armed cephalopod mollusk having a long tapered body with triangular tail fins; (Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food

wildflower

wild or uncultivated flowering plant

adventurous

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

urgently

with great urgency

purposely

with intention; in an intentional manner

left

wing - believing in or supporting tenets of the political left

covet

wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

plop

with a short hollow thud; the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash; drop with the sound of something falling into water

doubtless

with certainty

gingerly

with extreme care or delicacy; in a gingerly manner

objectively

with objectivity

layered

with one layer on top of another

biologically

with respect to biology

ethnically

with respect to ethnicity

geographically

with respect to geography

domestically

with respect to home or family; with respect to the internal affairs of a government

militarily

with respect to the military

solidly

with strength and soundness; as an undiversified whole

suspiciously

with suspicion

stranded

with the bottom lodged on a reef or shoal in shallow water; cut off or left behind

gaping

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

wither

wither, as with a loss of moisture; lose freshness, vigor, or vitality

intravenous

within or by means of a vein

conceivably

within the realm of possibility

flawless

without a flaw

unnecessarily

without any necessity; in an unnecessary manner

unconsciously

without awareness

wrongly

without justice or fairness; in an incorrect manner

unwittingly

without knowledge or intention

wicker

work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches); slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

workload

work that a person is expected to do in a specified time

touring

working for a short time in different places

insidious

working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way; intended to entrap; beguiling but harmful

farm

workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit; collect fees or profits; be a farmer; work as a farmer

weathered

worn by exposure to the weather

muffled

wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy; being or made softer or less loud or clear

crayon

writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing; write, draw, or trace with a crayon

handwritten

written by hand

first

year - used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college)

five