Coca Frequency List 4
pussy
"a purulent wound"; informal terms referring to a domestic cat; obscene terms for female genitals
potted
(British informal) summarized or abridged; preserved in a pot or can or jar; of plants; planted or grown in a pot
RNA
(biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated with microsomes; it transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm and controls certain chemical processes in the cell
antagonism
(biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure; an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility; the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors
rotting
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
CPU
(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
icing
(ice hockey) the act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent's goal; a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes; the formation of frost or ice on a surface
fascism
a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
veranda
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
dredge
a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed; remove with a power shovel, usually from a bottom of a body of water; search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost
fondness
a predisposition to like something; a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love; a positive feeling of liking
nozzle
a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged; informal terms for the nose
recitation
a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance; written matter that is recited from memory; systematic training by multiple repetitions
tint
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color; color lightly
number one
a reference to yourself or myself etc.; `take care of number one' means to put your own interests first; the first element in a countable series; the first or highest in an ordering or series
critter
a regional term for creature (especially domestic animals)
memento
a reminder of past events
grudge
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation; accept or admit unwillingly; bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
grocer
a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
reprisal
a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
boardroom
a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company)
tenement
a rundown apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
slang
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; abuse with coarse language
herbicide
a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth
insecticide
a chemical used to kill insects
coffer
a chest especially for storing valuables; an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
mesa
a city in Arizona just east of Phoenix; originally a suburb of Phoenix; flat tableland with steep edges
blocker
a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process; a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play
crony
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
reek
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant; be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face; smell badly and offensively
diva
a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star
liking
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
collagen
a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling
cornfield
a field planted with corn
ultimatum
a final peremptory demand
craze
a fine crack in a glaze or other surface; state of violent mental agitation; an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
smolder
a fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame; burn slowly and without a flame; have strong suppressed feelings
kerosene
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
piece
a separate part of a whole; an item that is an instance of some type; a distance
aficionado
a serious devotee of some particular music genre or musical performer; a fan of bull fighting
psychoanalysis
a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
trilogy
a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme
meld
a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank; announce for a score; of cards in a card game; mix together different elements
patriarchy
a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
guild
a formal association of people with similar interests
garrison
a fortified military post where troops are stationed; the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place; United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879)
cinder
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
sash
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame; a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
keynote
a fundamental or central idea; the principal theme in a speech or literary work; (music) the first note of a diatonic scale
ember
a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
muffle
a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature; deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping; conceal or hide
parka
a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
toaster
a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread; someone who proposes a toast; someone who drinks to the health of success of someone or some venture
bayonet
a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon; stab or kill someone with a bayonet
doorknob
a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
streetlight
a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street
hustler
a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties; a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
omen
a sign of something about to happen; indicate by signs
buzzer
a signaling device that makes a buzzing sound; a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
saxophone
a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
spank
a slap with the flat of the hand; give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
style
a slender bristlelike or tubular process; a particular kind (as to appearance); editorial directions to be followed in spelling and punctuation and capitalization and typographical display
tad
a slight amount or degree of difference
figurine
a small carved or molded figure
karate
a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent
turban
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head; a small round woman's hat
double digit
a two-digit integer; from 10 to 99
cooker
a utensil for cooking
cultivar
a variety of a plant developed from a natural species and maintained under cultivation
sonnet
a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme; compose a sonnet; praise in a sonnet
tycoon
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
outpouring
a large flow; the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written); the pouring forth of a fluid
bandwagon
a large ornate wagon for carrying a musical band; a popular trend that attracts growing support
bombard
a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family; address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage; throw bombs at or attack with bombs
cello
a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
urn
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet; a large pot for making coffee or tea
cataract
a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice; clouding of the natural lens of the eye
fiat
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
amble
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place); walk leisurely
hiking
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
odyssey
a long wandering and eventful journey; a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy
noose
a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled; a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose; secure with a noose
bathrobe
a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim
yell
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); utter or declare in a very loud voice
appendix
a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch; supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
boardwalk
a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside
crusader
a warrior who engages in a holy war; a disputant who advocates reform
sap
a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant; a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people; a person who lacks good judgment
skylight
a window in a roof to admit daylight
controlling
able to control or determine policy
masterful
able to deal authoritatively with affairs; having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
gall
abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury; a skin sore caused by chafing; the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
pale
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness; very light colored; highly diluted with white
irritable
abnormally sensitive to a stimulus; easily irritated or annoyed; capable of responding to stimuli
microcosm
a miniature model of something
inpatient
a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated
remediation
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
exasperation
actions that cause great irritation (or even anger); an exasperated feeling of annoyance
hydrocarbon
an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
safari
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
spice
any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food; aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative; the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
cockroach
any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests
aspen
any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind
eyelash
any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
balm
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing; semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
vestibule
any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity (as of the ear or vagina); a large entrance or reception room or area
vulture
any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion; someone who attacks in search of booty
elm
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees; hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
at
bat - (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
persevere
be persistent, refuse to stop
rightfully
by right
real
capable of being treated as fact; being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; no less than what is stated; worthy of the name
mobile
capable of changing quickly from one state or condition to another; moving or capable of moving readily (especially from place to place); having transportation available
rubric
category name; a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type; an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
painstaking
characterized by extreme care and great effort
vindicate
clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; maintain, uphold, or defend; show to be right by providing justification or proof
defined
clearly characterized or delimited; clearly defined; showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
drapery
cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds; hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
headdress
clothing for the head
garb
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; provide with clothes or put clothes on
veneer
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood; an ornamental coating to a building; cover with veneer
propane
colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel
brunch
combination breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning; eat a meal in the late morning
blocked
completely obstructed or closed off; closed to traffic
grainy
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
phrase
dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence; an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence; a short musical passage
blackened
darkened by smoke; (of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood
martyrdom
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause; any experience that causes intense suffering
populous
densely populated
hapless
deserving or inciting pity
crazed
driven insane
cameo
engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)
one
fifth - one part in five equal parts
balding
getting bald
lite
having relatively few calories
decimate
kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies; kill in large numbers
murdered
killed unlawfully
little
known - unknown to most people
immediacy
lack of an intervening or mediating agency; the quickness of action or occurrence; immediate intuitive awareness
unmanned
lacking a crew
intangible
lacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seen; hard to pin down or identify; incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
long
lasting - existing for a long time
activation
making active and effective (as a bomb); stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical; the activity of causing to have energy and be active
forlorn
marked by or showing hopelessness
astute
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
exact
marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact; (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct; take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
deviant
markedly different from an accepted norm; a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
sprinkler
mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden
nimble
moving quickly and lightly; mentally quick
unbroken
not broken; whole and intact; in one piece; (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded; marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
veritable
not counterfeit or copied; often used as intensifiers
undeveloped
not developed; (of real estate) not built upon or ready for building upon; undeveloped or unused
Lithuanian
of or relating to or characteristic of Lithuania or its people or language; the official language of Lithuania; belongs to the Baltic branch of Indo-European; a native or inhabitant of Lithuania
Moroccan
of or relating to or characteristic of Morocco or its people; a native or inhabitant of Morocco
Parisian
of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants; a native or resident of Paris
Venezuelan
of or relating to or characteristic of Venezuela or its people; a native or inhabitant of Venezuela
liturgical
of or relating to or in accord with liturgy
intestinal
of or relating to or inside the intestines
spherical
of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere; having the shape of a sphere or ball
offending
offending against or breaking a law or rule
co
opt - take or assume for one's own use; appoint summarily or commandeer; choose or elect as a fellow member or colleague
cod
payable by the recipient on delivery; collecting the charges upon delivery; major food fish of arctic and cold-temperate waters
repayment
payment of a debt or obligation; the act of returning money received previously
discernible
perceptible by the senses or intellect; capable of being seen or noticed; capable of being perceived clearly
high
performance - modified to give superior performance
marquee
permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.; large and often sumptuous tent
tenacity
persistent determination
brooding
persistently or morbidly thoughtful; sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body; persistent morbid meditation on a problem
toothpick
pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth
transfix
pierce with a sharp stake or point; to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
walleye
pike-like freshwater perches; strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward
jogging
running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise
lengthwise
running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing; in the direction of the length
sonic
relating to audible sound; (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
symptomatic
relating to or according to or affecting a symptom or symptoms; characteristic or indicative of e.g. a disease
pulmonary
relating to or affecting the lungs
visceral
relating to or affecting the viscera; obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation
chronological
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
contractual
relating to or part of a binding legal agreement
prosthetic
relating to or serving as a prosthesis; of or relating to prosthetics
optic
relating to or using sight; of or relating to or resembling the eye; the organ of sight
Andean
relating to the Andes and their inhabitants
asking
relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation; the verbal act of requesting
harmonic
relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body; of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm; of or relating to the branch of acoustics that studies the composition of musical sounds
aloof
remote in manner; in an aloof manner
purify
remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation; make pure or free from sin or guilt; become clean or pure or free of guilt and sin
punishing
resulting in punishment; characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
inept
revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse; generally incompetent and ineffectual; not elegant or graceful in expression
unwind
reverse the winding or twisting of; separate the tangles of; cause to feel relaxed
inert
slow and apathetic; unable to move or resist motion; having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
kiosk
small area set off by walls for special use
toothbrush
small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth; slang for a mustache
jumble
small flat ring-shaped cake or cookie; a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas; a confused multitude of things
quail
small gallinaceous game birds; flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised; draw back, as with fear or pain
tit
small insectivorous birds; either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman; the small projection of a mammary gland
sour
smelling of fermentation or staleness; having a sharp biting taste; one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons
snowball
snow pressed into a ball for throwing (playfully); ball of crushed ice with fruit syrup; ball of ice cream covered with coconut and usually chocolate sauce
snuff
snuff colored; of a greyish to yellowish brown; finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nose; a pinch of smokeless tobacco inhaled at a single time
ridiculously
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
deformed
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
antiquated
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
petrified
so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; converted into a mineral; converted into stone
prodigious
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe; far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; of momentous or ominous significance
marinate
soak in marinade
disoriented
socially disoriented; having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity
libertarian
someone who believes the doctrine of free will
wholesaler
someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers
gatekeeper
someone who controls access to something; someone who guards an entrance
choreographer
someone who creates new dances
looter
someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
kidnapper
someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
screenwriter
someone who writes screenplays
importer
someone whose business involves importing goods from outside (especially from a foreign country)
reparation
something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors; compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
hoax
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage; subject to a playful hoax or joke
trivia
something of small importance
judgement
the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event; (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it; the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions
lodging
the act of lodging; structures collectively in which people are housed; the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily
din
the act of making a noisy disturbance; a loud harsh or strident noise; instill (into a person) by constant repetition
rupture
the act of making a sudden noisy break; a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); state of being torn or burst open
immunization
the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)
vacation
the act of making something legally void; leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure; spend or take a vacation
widening
the act of making something wider; an increase in width; a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
divergence
the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; an infinite series that has no limit; a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
haste
the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
nourishment
the act of nourishing; a source of materials to nourish the body
observance
the act of observing; taking a patient look; conformity with law or custom or practice etc.; the act of noticing or paying attention
blocking
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
perseverance
the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; persistent determination
centrist
supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative; a person who takes a position in the political center
outpace
surpass in speed
detract
take away a part from; diminish
opportunistic
taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
trustworthy
taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations; worthy of trust or belief
lanky
tall and thin; tall and thin and having long slender limbs
high
tech - resembling or making use of highly advanced technology or devices
crispy
tender and brittle
corrective
tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition; designed to promote discipline; a device for treating injury or disease
returning
tending to be turned back; tending to return to an earlier state
dismissive
tending to dismiss or reject; showing indifference or disregard
inherited
tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity
penetrating
tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing; having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
unifying
tending to unify; combining into a single unit
crippling
that cripples or disables or incapacitates
parked
that have been left
abolition
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
digging
the act of digging
desegregation
the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community
transfusion
the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another; the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
regeneration
the activity of spiritual or physical renewal; (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs; forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting
increment
the amount by which something increases; a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
flaunt
the act of displaying something ostentatiously; display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
dislocation
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue; an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity; a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)
allotment
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan; a share set aside for a specific purpose
repeating
the act of doing or performing again
levy
the act of drafting into military service; a charge imposed and collected; impose and collect
diversification
the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered); the condition of being varied
jostle
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing); come into rough contact with while moving; make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
hairstyle
the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
witchcraft
the art of sorcery
ambience
the atmosphere of an environment; a particular environment or surrounding influence
riverbank
the bank of a river
format
the general appearance of a publication; the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing); divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data
capitol
the government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet; a building occupied by a state legislature
antithesis
the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance; exact opposite
Apache
the language of the Apache; a Parisian gangster; any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
squirt
the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid); someone who is small and insignificant; wet with a spurt of liquid
ebb
the outward flow of the tide; a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number); fall away or decline
bribery
the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
mainstream
the prevailing current of thought
computation
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods; problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
cooling
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature; a mechanism for keeping something cool
dehydration
the process of extracting moisture; depletion of bodily fluids; dryness resulting from the removal of water
leach
the process of leaching; remove substances from by a percolating liquid; permeate or penetrate gradually
bulk
the property possessed by a large mass; the property of something that is great in magnitude; the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
adequacy
the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule"; the quality of being sufficient for the end in view
fluency
the quality of being facile in speech and writing; skillfulness in speaking or writing; powerful and effective language
sanctity
the quality of being holy
candor
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech; ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
stardom
the status of being acknowledged as a star
swimsuit
tight fitting garment worn for swimming
old
time - attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
sorely
to a great degree; in or as if in pain
speechless
unable to speak temporarily
stylized
using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous
seawater
water containing salts
wastewater
water mixed with waste matter
dew
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
smash
with a loud crash; a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles); a conspicuous success
plunk
with a short hollow thud; (baseball) hitting a baseball so that it drops suddenly; a hollow twanging sound
affectionately
with affection
uneasily
with anxiety or apprehension
gratefully
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
diligently
with diligence; in a diligent manner
discreetly
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
eloquently
with eloquence; in an articulate manner
fatally
with fatal consequences or implications
cheaply
with little expenditure of money; in a cheap manner; in a stingy manner
impromptu
with little or no preparation or forethought; without advance preparation; an extemporaneous speech or remark
chemically
with respect to chemistry; by the use of chemicals
developmentally
with respect to development
ecologically
with respect to ecology
ideologically
with respect to ideology
barbarian
without civilizing influences; a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement; a member of an uncivilized people
effortlessly
without effort or apparent effort
impulsive
without forethought; proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus; characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
expatriate
voluntarily absent from home or country; move away from one's native country and adopt a new residence abroad; expel from a country
philanthropy
voluntary promotion of human welfare
landscaping
working as a landscape gardener; a garden laid out for esthetic effect
frayed
worn away or tattered along the edges
rubbish
worthless material that is to be disposed of; nonsensical talk or writing; attack strongly
honored
worthy of honor; having an illustrious reputation; respected
typing
writing done with a typewriter
shorthand
written in abbreviated or symbolic form; a method of writing rapidly
warp
yarn arranged lengthways on a loom and crossed by the woof; a moral or mental distortion; a shape distorted by twisting or folding
three
year-old - three years of age
swagger
(British informal) very chic; a proud stiff pompous gait; an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work
apostle
(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel; any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people; an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
posting
(bookkeeping) a listing on the company's records; the transmission of a letter; a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
network
(broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs; (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits; a system of intersecting lines or channels
more
(comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree; (comparative of `many' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number; used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
reflected
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
elf
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous; below 3 kilohertz
privy
(followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known; hidden from general view or use; a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
replete
(followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated; filled to satisfaction with food or drink; fill to satisfaction
plurality
(in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes); the state of being plural; a large indefinite number
alibi
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question; a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; exonerate by means of an alibi
remission
(law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court); an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease); the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
postulate
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning; take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; maintain or assert
corollary
(logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition; a practical consequence that follows naturally
asymmetry
(mathematics) a lack of symmetry
interchangeable
(mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged; capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability
firepower
(military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target
fathom
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore; a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth; measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
slur
(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato; a blemish made by dirt; a disparaging remark
fanfare
(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments; a gaudy outward display
exposition
(music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur; an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse; a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
patent
(of a bodily tube or passageway) open; affording free passage; clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment; a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
tranquil
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; not agitated; without losing self-possession
alternating
(of a current) reversing direction; occurring by turns; first one and then the other
tacky
(of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch; tastelessly showy
roomy
(of buildings and rooms) having ample space; an associate who shares a room with you
dull
(of business) not active or brisk; emitting or reflecting very little light; (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted
discursive
(of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects; proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
frosted
(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost
nomadic
(of groups of people) tending to travel and change settlements frequently
cultivated
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing; no longer in the natural state; developed by human care and for human use; marked by refinement in taste and manners
diminished
(of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval; impaired by diminution; (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use
fraternal
(of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova; of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men; like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
unsuspecting
(often followed by `of') not knowing or expecting; not thinking likely; not suspicious
afar
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
pragmatism
(philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value; the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
relativism
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved
oscillation
(physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean; the process of oscillating between states; a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
inertia
(physics) the tendency of a body to maintain is state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force; a disposition to remain inactive or inert
hush
(poetic) tranquil silence; run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals; wash by removing particles
hooker
(rugby) the player in the middle of the front row of the scrum who tries to capture the ball with the foot; a golfer whose shots typically curve left (for right-handed golfers); English theologian (1554-1600)
percentile
(statistics) any of the 99 numbered points that divide an ordered set of scores into 100 parts each of which contains one-hundredth of the total
madly
(used as intensives) extremely; in a desperate manner; in an insane manner
representational
(used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen
gaudy
(used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display; tastelessly showy; a celebratory feast held annually at one of the colleges in a British university
sear
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture; make very hot and dry; cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
every
(used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception; each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified
ultra
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
supple
(used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely; (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable; moving and bending with ease
innocent
(used of things) lacking sense or awareness; lacking intent or capacity to injure; not knowledgeable about something specified
ply
(usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood; one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; use diligently
ovary
(vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone; the organ that bears the ovules of a flower
mill
machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing; English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and utilitarianism (1806-1873); Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism; father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836)
habitual
made a norm or custom or habit; having a habit of long standing; commonly used or practiced; usual
simplified
made easy or uncomplicated
streamlined
made efficient by stripping off nonessentials; designed or arranged to offer the least resistant to fluid flow
woody
made of or containing or resembling wood; made hard like wood as the result of the deposition of lignin in the cell walls; abounding in trees
brazen
made of or resembling brass (as in color or hardness); unrestrained by convention or propriety; face with defiance or impudence
refurbish
make brighter and prettier
calibrate
make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring; measure the caliber of; mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that it can be read in the desired units
infuriate
make furious
sterilize
make infertile; make free from bacteria
divulge
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
normalize
make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard; become normal or return to its normal state; toughen (steel or glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling
personalize
make personal or more personal
predispose
make susceptible
sweeten
make sweeter, more pleasant, or more agreeable; make sweeter in taste
floorboard
a board in the floor; the floor of an automobile
mummy
a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt); informal terms for a mother
jukebox
a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin
tote
a capacious bag or basket; carry with difficulty
inactive
not active physically or mentally; not engaged in full-time work; lacking activity; lying idle or unused
saunter
a careless leisurely gait; a leisurely walk (usually in some public place); walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
freighter
a cargo ship
uncontrolled
not being under control; out of control
biographical
of or relating to or being biography
hormonal
of or relating to or caused by hormones
Algerian
of or relating to or characteristic of Algeria or its inhabitants; a native or inhabitant of Algeria
Guatemalan
of or relating to or characteristic of Guatemala or its residents; a native or inhabitant of Guatemala
Kenyan
of or relating to or characteristic of Kenya or its people; a native or inhabitant of Kenya
exonerate
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
sheltered
protected from danger or bad weather
affliction
a cause of great suffering and distress; a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health; a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
airlock
a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
stockpile
a storage pile accumulated for future use; something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose; have on hand
checkbook
a book issued to holders of checking accounts
cessation
a stopping
archbishop
a bishop of highest rank
throes
violent pangs of suffering
wrest
obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
scrawl
poor handwriting; write carelessly
dumping
selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
cuddle
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace; move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
snuggle
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace; move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; position comfortably
duffel
a coarse heavy woolen fabric; a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
farce
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations; mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley and lots of butter and bound with eggs; fill with a stuffing while cooking
entrant
a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise; one who enters a competition; someone who enters
intercom
a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc
playmate
a companion at play
whimper
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way; cry weakly or softly
metamorphosis
a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft; the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals; a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
gamut
a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"; the entire scale of musical notes
starch
a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles; stiffen with starch
handbook
a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
proverb
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
precondition
a condition that is a prerequisite; an assumption that is taken for granted; an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
aggressor
a confident assertive person who acts as instigator; someone who attacks
nexus
a connected series or group; the means of connection between things linked in series
flag
a conspicuously marked or shaped tail; emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design; stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
shaker
a container in which something can be shaken; a member of Christian group practicing celibacy and communal living and common possession of property and separation from the world; a person who wields power and influence
IPO
a corporation's first offer to sell stock to the public
fiberglass
a covering material made of glass fibers in resins
infraction
a crime less serious than a felony
rung
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair; one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
detriment
a damage or loss
bandwidth
a data transmission rate; the maximum amount of information (bits/second) that can be transmitted along a channel
cheat
a deception for profit to yourself; the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
chasm
a deep opening in the earth's surface
rebuff
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval); an instance of driving away or warding off; reject outright and bluntly
toothpaste
a dentifrice in the form of a paste
monograph
a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
scuba
a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
contraption
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
blower
a device that produces a current of air; large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals; a fan run by an electric motor
accent
a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation; distinctive manner of oral expression; the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
conundrum
a difficult problem
scorch
a discoloration caused by heat; a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues; a surface burn
tranquility
a disposition free from stress or emotion; a state of peace and quiet; an untroubled state; free from disturbances
predisposition
a disposition in advance to react in a particular way; an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way; susceptibility to a pathogen
softness
a disposition to be lenient in judging others; the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded; a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
disrespect
a disrespectful mental attitude; an expression of lack of respect; a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
dermatologist
a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin
precept
a doctrine that is taught; rule of personal conduct
charter
a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation; a contract to hire or lease transportation; grant a charter to
slalom
a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles; race on skis around obstacles
felt
a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers; change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; cover with felt
grinning
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
defect
a failing or deficiency; an imperfection in a bodily system; an imperfection in a device or machine
malfunction
a failure to function normally; fail to function or function improperly
pretension
a false or unsupportable quality; the advancing of a claim; the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
auspice
a favorable omen
fidget
a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion; move restlessly
shyness
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
distaste
a feeling of intense dislike
frosting
a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
stairs
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
linoleum
a floor covering
confluence
a flowing together; a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers); a coming together of people
diaphragm
a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves; a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
compressor
a mechanical device that compresses gasses
radiator
a mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan; heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings; any object that radiates energy
polygraph
a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
neurologist
a medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it
painkiller
a medicine used to relieve pain
rendezvous
a meeting planned at a certain time and place; a place where people meet; a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex
Sioux
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
reservist
a member of a military reserve
nomad
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
deepening
accumulating and becoming more intense; a process of becoming deeper and more profound
refreshment
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; snacks and drinks served as a light meal
embroider
add details to; decorate with needlework
dependent
addicted to a drug; contingent on something else; not independent
gypsy
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America); the Indic language of the Gypsies; a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
zealot
a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans; a fervent and even militant proponent of something
Croat
a member of the Slavic people living in Croatia
aristocrat
a member of the aristocracy
visualization
a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
surmise
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence; infer from incomplete evidence; imagine to be the case or true or probable
weld
a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together; United States abolitionist (1803-1895); European mignonette cultivated as a source of yellow dye; naturalized in North America
jingle
a metallic sound; a comic verse of irregular measure; make a sound typical of metallic objects
MP
a military corps that enforces discipline and guards prisoners; a member of the military police who polices soldiers and guards prisoners
latex
a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air; a water-base paint that has a latex binder
skirmish
a minor short-term fight; engage in a skirmish
fallacy
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
hiatus
a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript); a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure; an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
recoil
a movement back from an impact; the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired; spring back, as from a forceful thrust
conveyor
a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory); a person who conveys (carries or transmits)
phosphorus
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms; a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
medley
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
counterpoint
a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies; write in counterpoint; to show differences when compared; be different
soloist
a musician who performs a solo
violinist
a musician who plays the violin
Swede
a native or inhabitant of Sweden; the large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food; a cruciferous plant with a thick bulbous edible yellow root
gauze
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave; (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
brawl
a noisy fight in a crowd; an uproarious party; to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
ruffle
a noisy fight; a high tight collar; a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
choreography
a notation used by choreographers; the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes; a show involving artistic dancing
tinge
a pale or subdued color; a slight but appreciable addition; affect as in thought or feeling
tarmac
a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar; a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving; surface with macadam; "macadam the road"
corral
a pen for cattle; collect or gather; arrange wagons so that they form a corral
stripper
a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music; a worker who strips the stems from moistened tobacco leaves and binds the leaves together into books; a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish
lull
a period of calm weather; a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; become quiet or less intensive
peacetime
a period of time during which there is no war
sentry
a person employed to watch for something to happen
behemoth
a person of exceptional importance and reputation; someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
mascot
a person or animal that is adopted by a team or other group as a symbolic figure
polluter
a person or organization that causes pollution of the environment
financier
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions; conduct financial operations, often in an unethical manner
loner
a person who avoids the company or assistance of others
purchaser
a person who buys
courier
a person who carries a message
communicator
a person who communicates with others
adventurer
a person who enjoys taking risks; someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
founder
a person who founds or establishes some institution; a worker who makes metal castings; inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
benefactor
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
electrician
a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
interviewee
a person who is interviewed
loyalist
a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
debtor
a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
payer
a person who pays money for something
protege
a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
vocalist
a person who sings
linguist
a person who speaks more than one language; a specialist in linguistics
namesake
a person with the same name as another
cheesecake
a photograph of an attractive woman in minimal attire; made with sweetened cream cheese and eggs and cream baked in a crumb crust
enlargement
a photographic print that has been enlarged; the state of being enlarged; the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
panorama
a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene; the visual percept of a region
visor
a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face; a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
pothole
a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface)
foothold
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing; an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments; an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
hemp
a plant fiber; a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging; any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs
caper
a playful leap or hop; a crime (especially a robbery); pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
accordion
a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player
case
a portable container for carrying several objects; a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home; bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
vortex
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides); the shape of something rotating rapidly
rerun
a program that is broadcast again; cause to perform again; broadcast again, as of a film
blip
a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface; a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption
bustle
a rapid active commotion; a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt; move or cause to move energetically or busily
clatter
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement); make a rattling sound
dizziness
a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
vertigo
a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
knot
a sandpiper that breeds in the arctic and winters in the southern hemisphere; any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object; a tight cluster of people or things
flit
a secret move (to avoid paying debts); a sudden quick movement; move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
hoard
a secret store of valuables or money; save up as for future use; get or gather together
shale
a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
transistor
a semiconductor device capable of amplification
nervousness
a sensitive or highly strung temperament; an uneasy psychological state; the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
migraine
a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
axle
a shaft on which a wheel rotates
swat
a sharp blow; hit swiftly with a violent blow
chirp
a sharp sound made by small birds or insects; make high-pitched sounds; of birds; sing in modulation
holster
a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun; a belt with loops or slots for carrying small hand tools
steamer
a ship powered by one or more steam engines; a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it; an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
outfitter
a shop that provides equipment for some specific purpose; someone who sells men's clothes
florist
a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold; someone who grows and deals in flowers
beep
a short high tone produced as a signal or warning; call, summon, or alert with a beeper; make a loud noise
preface
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book; furnish with a preface or introduction
siding
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass; material applied to the outside of a building to make it weatherproof
crawl
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body; a very slow movement; a swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick
purse
a small bag for carrying money; a sum of money offered as a prize; a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse
freckle
a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin; mark with freckles; become freckled
bistro
a small informal restaurant; serves wine
cove
a small inlet; small or narrow cave in the side of a cliff or mountain
snip
a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off); the act of clipping or snipping; cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
brat
a small pork sausage; a very troublesome child
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles; an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck; a small isolated group of people
dab
a small quantity of something moist or liquid; a light touch or stroke; hit lightly
alcove
a small recess opening off a larger room
domino
a small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots; a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes; a loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume
donut
a small ring-shaped friedcake
nip
a small sharp bite or snip; a tart spicy quality; a small drink of liquor
turret
a small tower extending above a building; a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation
wisp
a small tuft or lock; a flock of snipe; a small bundle of straw or hay
clipboard
a small writing board with a clip at the top for holding papers
smirk
a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure; smile affectedly or derisively
blacksmith
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
cadmium
a soft bluish-white ductile malleable toxic bivalent metallic element; occurs in association with zinc ores
cashmere
a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat; the wool of the Kashmir goat; an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India
crepe
a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface; paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations; small very thin pancake
mire
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot; a difficulty or embarrassment that is hard to extricate yourself from; deep soft mud in water or slush
tingle
a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles; an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; cause a stinging or tingling sensation
transcription
a sound or television recording (e.g., from a broadcast to a tape recording); something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation; (genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA
lander
a space vehicle that is designed to land on the moon or another planet; a town in central Wyoming
glint
a spatially localized brightness; a momentary flash of light; be shiny, as if wet
cardiologist
a specialist in cardiology; a specialist in the structure and function and disorders of the heart
nutritionist
a specialist in the study of nutrition
font
a specific size and style of type within a type family; bowl for baptismal water
stammer
a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds; speak haltingly
stutter
a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds; speak haltingly
vowel
a speech sound made with the vocal tract open; a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel
anal
a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.; of or related to the anus
escalator
a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt; a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index)
newsstand
a stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold
gape
a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open); an expression of openmouthed astonishment; be wide open
quasar
a starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy; many have large red shifts
stagnation
a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation
huff
a state of irritation or annoyance; inhale recreational drugs; blow hard and loudly
malnutrition
a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods
acknowledgement
a statement acknowledging something or someone; the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
understatement
a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said
sidestep
a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing); avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
tombstone
a stone that is used to mark a grave
drove
a stonemason's chisel with a broad edge for dressing stone; a moving crowd; a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
slouch
a stooping carriage in standing and walking; an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions; walk slovenly
repertory
a storehouse where a stock of things is kept; the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation; a collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule
snowstorm
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
oddity
a strange attitude or habit; eccentricity that is not easily explained; something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
rosary
a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
ticking
a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers; a metallic tapping sound
slash
a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument; an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind); a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
gale
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
maize
a strong yellow color; tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
pelvis
a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter; the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates
edifice
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
erection
a structure that has been erected; an erect penis; the act of building or putting up
spade
a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot; a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it; (ethnic slur) extremely offensive name for a Black person
zap
a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact; kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting; strike suddenly and with force
pang
a sudden sharp feeling; a sharp spasm of pain; a mental pain or distress
stipend
a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose
artistry
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
bravado
a swaggering show of courage
swipe
a sweeping stroke or blow; strike with a swiping motion; make off with belongings of others
scaffolding
a system of scaffolds
filibuster
a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches; a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes; obstruct deliberately by delaying; of legislation
spire
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
vat
a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production; a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
outage
a temporary suspension of operation (as of computers); the amount of something (as whiskey or oil) lost in storage or transportation
psychotherapist
a therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders
lymph
a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels
filament
a thin wire (usually tungsten) that is heated white hot by the passage of an electric current; a threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells); the stalk of a stamen
triad
a three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones; three people considered as a unit; a set of three similar things considered as a unit
clock
a timepiece that shows the time of day; measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
postage
a token that postal fees have been paid; the charge for mailing something
eureka
a town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean; an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire
porter
a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley; a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars); a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
retort
a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat; a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); answer back
shimmer
a weak and tremulous light; give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk; shine with a weak or fitful light
tram
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity; a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine; a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
scourge
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor); a person who inspires fear or dread; something causes misery or death
homemaker
a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
fiancee
a woman who is engaged to be married
acronym
a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name
noun
a word that can serve as the subject or object of a verb; a word that can be used to refer to a person or place or thing
shipyard
a workplace where ships are built or repaired
caterpillar
a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth; a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
vis
a-vis - face-to-face; face-to-face with; small sofa that seats two people; a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
thick
abounding; having a lot of; (of darkness) very intense; not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
affluence
abundant wealth
teeming
abundantly filled with especially living things
deductible
acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction); a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount; (taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax)
palatable
acceptable to the taste or mind
befit
accord or comport with
constitutionally
according to the constitution
stored
accumulated until needed
gill
respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water; any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus; a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces
broadband
responding to or operating at a wide band of frequencies; of or relating to or being a communications network in which the bandwidth can be divided and shared by multiple simultaneous signals (as for voice or data or video)
reassess
revise or renew one's assessment
sumptuous
rich and superior in quality
flamboyant
richly and brilliantly colorful; elaborately or excessively ornamented; showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana
patty
round flat candy; small pie or pasty; small flat mass of chopped food
burned
ruined by overcooking; destroyed or badly damaged by fire; injured by intense heat (as of fire or the sun)
scamper
rushing about hastily in an undignified way; to move about or proceed hurriedly
caviar
salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d'oeuvre
perspiration
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands; the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
content
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned; everything that is included in a collection
preserving
saving from harm or loss
navel
scar where the umbilical cord was attached; the center point or middle of something
smuggling
secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
limitless
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent; having no limits in range or scope; without limits in extent or size or quantity
dialysis
separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
self
serving - interested only in yourself
emblematic
serving as a visible symbol for something abstract; being or serving as an illustration of a type
evocative
serving to bring to mind
distinguishing
serving to distinguish or identify a species or group
maiden
serving to set in motion; an unmarried girl (especially a virgin); (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored
lighted
set afire or burning; provided with artificial light
configure
set up for a particular purpose
colonize
settle as colonists or establish a colony (in); settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world
zombie
several kinds of rum with fruit juice and usually apricot liqueur; someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way; a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force
tailored
severely simple in line or design; of clothing
corrugated
shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
commonality
sharing of common attributes; class composed of persons lacking noble or knightly or gentle rank
blackboard
sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
mantel
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
shrapnel
shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight
ghastly
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror; gruesomely indicative of death or the dead
stubble
short stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days; material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
overreact
show an exaggerated response to something
cower
show submission or fear; crouch or curl up
superstitious
showing ignorance or the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
laughing
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
flattering
showing or representing to advantage
unwise
showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom; not appropriate to the purpose
alongside
side by side
cocoon
silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs; wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection; retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment
cordial
sincerely or intensely felt; showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; diffusing warmth and friendliness
widowed
single because of death of the spouse
fore
situated at or toward the bow of a vessel; near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane; front part of a vessel or aircraft
thirty
six - being six more than thirty
full
size - being of the same size as an original
medium
size - intermediate in size
medium
sized - intermediate in size
practiced
skillful after much practice; having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
manipulative
skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage
deft
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
tights
skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
douse
slacken; lower quickly; wet thoroughly
bias
slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric; a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation; a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric
oblique
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled; indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; any grammatical case other than the nominative
dumplings
small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
screaming
so extremely intense as to evoke screams; loud and sustained; shrill and piercing; resembling a scream in effect
fudge
soft creamy candy; fake or falsify; avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
arbiter
someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue; someone with the power to settle matters at will
caseworker
someone employed to provide social services (especially to the disadvantaged)
jeweler
someone in the business of selling jewelry; someone who makes jewelry
scapegoat
someone punished for the errors of others
newlywed
someone recently married
decision maker
someone who administers a business
elitist
someone who believes in rule by an elite group
hairdresser
someone who cuts or beautifies hair
decorator
someone who decorates; a person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and their furnishings
giver
someone who devotes himself completely; person who makes a gift of property
earner
someone who earn wages in return for their labor
sportsman
someone who engages in sports
doorman
someone who guards an entrance
innovator
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
stockholder
someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
philanthropist
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
forecaster
someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
industrialist
someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
exhibitor
someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
speculator
someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains; someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
squatter
someone who settles on land without right or title; someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
sympathizer
someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful; commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
pretext
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason; an artful or simulated semblance
enigma
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; a difficult problem
hump
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; have sexual intercourse with; arch one's back
heirloom
something that has been in a family for generations; (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
hangover
something that has survived from the past; disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol); an official who remains in office after his term
commandment
something that is commanded; a doctrine that is taught
read
something that is read; to hear and understand; interpret something that is written or printed
enumerate
specify individually; determine the number or amount of
converted
spiritually reborn or converted
soft
spoken - having a speaking manner that is not loud or harsh
thickly
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue; with thickness; in a thick manner; with a thick consistency
scattering
spreading by diffusion; a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby; the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
brownie
square or bar of very rich chocolate cake usually with nuts; a junior Girl Scout; (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
restart
start an engine again, for example; take up or begin anew
unhappiness
state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief; emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
tenacious
sticking together; good at remembering; stubbornly unyielding
extant
still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
galvanize
stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock; cover with zinc; to stimulate to action
selfishness
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
stoke
stir up or tend; of a fire
disband
stop functioning or cohering as a unit; cause to break up or cease to function
waving
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air; the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
coke
street names for cocaine; carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal; Coca Cola is a trademarked cola
reassert
strengthen or make more firm
strait
strict and severe; a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water; a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
discord
strife resulting from a lack of agreement; disagreement among those expected to cooperate; lack of agreement or harmony
pummel
strike, usually with the fist
pungent
strong and sharp; "the pungent taste of radishes"; capable of wounding
traditionalist
stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded; one who adheres to traditional views
fluid
subject to change; variable; affording change (especially in social status); in cash or easily convertible to cash
penal
subject to punishment by law; serving as or designed to impose punishment; of or relating to punishment
abused
subjected to cruel treatment; used improperly or excessively especially drugs
finesse
subtly skillful handling of a situation
qualifying
success in satisfying a test or requirement; the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
diabetic
suffering from diabetes; of or relating to or causing diabetes; someone who has diabetes
self
sufficiency - personal independence
lyrical
suitable for or suggestive of singing; expressing deep personal emotion
adobe
sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates; the clay from which adobe bricks are made
spoke
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim; one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
pendant
supported from above; an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring); branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
hare
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes; flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food; run quickly, like a hare
invalidate
take away the legal force of or render ineffective; show to be invalid; declare invalid
supersede
take the place or move into the position of
ingest
take up mentally; serve oneself to, or consume regularly
cautionary
tending to ward off; serving to warn
effluent
that is flowing outward; water mixed with waste matter
stimulant
that stimulates; a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process; any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
doc
the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913; a licensed medical practitioner
masking
the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation; the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; scenery used to block the audience's view of parts of the stage that should not be seen
bloodstream
the blood flowing through the circulatory system
ethnography
the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies
pepper
sweet and hot varieties of fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum; pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground; climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam
custard
sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
epidemiology
the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease
jurisprudence
the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do; the collection of rules imposed by authority
mouthpiece
the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly; the tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth; an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks
infield
the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate
outfield
the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases
readership
the audience reached by written communications (books or magazines or newspapers etc.)
trailhead
the beginning of a trail
retrieval
the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory; (computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory; the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)
eradication
the complete destruction of every trace of something
virginity
the condition or quality of being a virgin
topography
the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features; precise detailed study of the surface features of a region
wrapping
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped; an enveloping bandage
masonry
the craft of a mason; structure built of stone or brick by a mason; Freemasons collectively
upholstery
the craft of upholstering; covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture
underworld
the criminal class; (religion) the world of the dead
hopelessness
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
denominator
the divisor of a fraction
chug
the dull explosive noise made by an engine; make a dull, explosive sound
Marxism
the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism
disobedience
the failure to obey; the trait of being unwilling to obey
displeasure
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
despair
the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well; a state in which everything seems wrong and will turn out badly; abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
brotherhood
the feeling that men should treat one another like brothers; people engaged in a particular occupation; the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
complacency
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
extortion
the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence); unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority); an exorbitant charge
forefinger
the finger next to the thumb
predicate
one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements; (logic) what is predicated of the subject of a proposition; the second term in a proposition is predicated of the first term by means of the copula; affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of
absentee
one that is absent or not in residence
wide
open - lax in enforcing laws; open wide
fiber
optic - of or relating to fiber optics
prism
optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image; a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
finder
optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest; someone who is the first to observe something; someone who comes upon something after searching
overture
orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio; a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
codify
organize into a code or system, such as a body of law
freshness
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel; the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated; an alert and refreshed state
outside
originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"; on or toward an outer edge; leading to or from the outside
time
out - a brief suspension of play
dutifully
out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner
husk
outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds; material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds; remove the husks from
out
outer or outlying; outside or external; no longer fashionable
extracurricular
outside the regular duties of your job or profession; outside the regular academic curriculum; characterized by adultery
exuberance
overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval; joyful enthusiasm
congested
overfull as with blood
cocky
overly self-confident or self-assertive
indebted
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc; under a legal obligation to someone
waffle
pancake batter baked in a waffle iron; pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
stationery
paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes
fluke
parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host; either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean; flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor
leaflet
part of a compound leaf; a thin triangular flap of a heart valve; a small book usually having a paper cover
amnesia
partial or total loss of memory
peat
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
delinquent
past due; not paid at the scheduled time; persistently bad; guilty of a minor misdeed
undisturbed
peaceful without disturbance; untroubled by interference or disturbance
contemplative
persistently or morbidly thoughtful; a person devoted to the contemplative life
avian
pertaining to or characteristic of birds
cosmological
pertaining to the branch of philosophy dealing with the elements and laws and especially the characteristics of the universe such as space and time and causality; pertaining to the branch of astronomy dealing with the origin and history and structure and dynamics of the universe
rattlesnake
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
superimpose
place on top of
misplace
place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position; place (something) where one cannot find it again
juxtapose
place side by side
buried
placed in a grave
choreograph
plan and oversee the development and details of; compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music
seaweed
plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
mocking
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule); abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
gratifying
pleasing to the mind or feeling; occasioning pride; affording satisfaction or pleasure
crunchy
pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed
personalized
pointedly referring to or concerning a person's individual personality or intimate affairs especially offensively; made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual
grouse
popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet; flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil; hunt grouse
self
portrait - a portrait of yourself created by yourself
brave
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; brightly colored and showy; invulnerable to fear or intimidation
manly
possessing qualities befitting a man; characteristic of a man; in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
throbbing
pounding or beating strongly or violently; a sound with a strong rhythmic beat; an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
taxonomy
practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships; (biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification; a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc
extol
praise, glorify, or honor
laud
praise, glorify, or honor
preparatory
preceding and preparing for something
snowfall
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
high
priced - having a high price
tactile
producing a sensation of touch; of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
exhausting
producing exhaustion; having a debilitating effect
labour
productive work (especially physical work done for wages); a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages; a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and the socialization of key industries
toil
productive work (especially physical work done for wages); work hard
hypocritical
professing feelings or virtues one does not have
bastion
projecting part of a rampart or other fortification; a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle; a group that defends a principle
shaded
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow; (of pictures or drawings) drawn or painted with degrees or gradations of shadow
overlay
protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior; put something on top of something else; kill by lying on
fertilize
provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to; make fertile or productive; introduce semen into (a female)
foresight
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future; seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
secluded
providing privacy or seclusion; hidden from general view or use
guarded
prudent
radish
pungent fleshy edible root; Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its edible pungent root usually eaten raw; pungent edible root of any of various cultivated radish plants
push up
push upward; push upward
repress
put down by force or intimidation; put out of one's consciousness; conceal or hide
prompt
quick in apprehending or reacting; characterized by speed and efficiency; performed with little or no delay
vanishing
quickly going away and passing out of sight; suddenly disappearing from sight; a sudden or mysterious disappearance
adjusted
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation; adjusted to demands of daily living; showing emotional stability; (especially of garments) having the fit or style adjusted
exclamation
an abrupt excited utterance; a loud complaint or protest or reproach; an exclamatory rhetorical device
reverie
an abstracted state of absorption; absentminded dreaming while awake
commencement
an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred; the act of starting something; the time at which something is supposed to begin
backlog
an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services); large log at the back of a hearth fire; something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
junction
an act of joining or adjoining things; the place where two or more things come together; something that joins or connects
reprimand
an act or expression of criticism and censure; rebuke formally; censure severely or angrily
blot
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it; a blemish made by dirt; dry (ink) with blotting paper
sin
an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will; violent and excited activity; estrangement from god
angst
an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom
cholera
an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
annex
an addition that extends a main building; attach to; take (territory) as if by conquest
afterthought
an addition that was not included in the original plan; thinking again about a choice previously made
Federalist
an advocate of federalism; a member of a former political party in the United States that favored a strong centralized federal government
morphine
an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
penthouse
an apartment located on the top floors of a building
inlet
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
ballplayer
an athlete who plays baseball
disappearing
quickly going away and passing out of sight; the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
mull
an island in western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides; a term used in Scottish names of promontories; heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink
nag
an old or over-worked horse; someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault; remind or urge constantly
hole
an opening deliberately made in or through something; one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course; an opening into or through something
semblance
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing; an erroneous mental representation
renter
an owner who receives payment for the use of their property by another; someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
monoxide
an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule
boar
an uncastrated male hog; Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
wasteland
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
misstep
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
giveaway
an unintentional disclosure; a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group; a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards
unparalleled
radically distinctive and without equal
doubling
raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2; increase by a factor of two
wide
ranging - including much; widely different
first
rate - of the highest quality; quite well
deduce
reason by deduction; establish by deduction; conclude by reasoning; in logic
celibacy
an unmarried status; abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
indignant
angered at something unjust or wrong
bunch
any collection in its entirety; a grouping of a number of similar things; an informal body of friends
tableau
any dramatic scene; a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
ballast
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship; an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps; an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings
extravaganza
any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment
carcinoma
any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer
polyester
any of a large class of synthetic fabrics; a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer; any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
poplar
any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins; soft light-colored nondurable wood of the poplar
zebra
any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines
snapper
any of several large sharp-toothed marine food and sport fishes of the family Lutjanidae of mainly tropical coastal waters; Australian food fish having a pinkish body with blue spots; flesh of any of various important food fishes of warm seas
sparrow
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects; small brownish European songbird
sclerosis
any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
extremism
any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
carcinogen
any substance that produces cancer
resurface
appear again; cover with a new surface; reappear on the surface
looking
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms; the act of searching visually; the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
assigned
appointed to a post or duty
sporty
appropriate for sport or engagement in a sport; (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display; exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
caribou
arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America
rekindle
arouse again; kindle anew, as of a fire
comical
arousing or provoking laughter
ranked
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
compositional
arranging or grouping
padding
artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
course
as might be expected; a mode of action; education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
spoonful
as much as a spoon will hold
plenty
as much as necessary; a full supply; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
beset
assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"; decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems); annoy continually or chronically
prioritize
assign a priority to
attached
associated in an exclusive sexual relationship; used of buildings joined by common sidewalls; fastened together
anyplace
at or in or to any place
posterior
at or near the hind end in quadrupeds or toward the spine in primates; a tooth situated at the back of the mouth; the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
terminally
at the end
duly
at the proper time
gymnasium
athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training; a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
hypnotic
attracting and holding interest as if by a spell; of or relating to hypnosis; a drug that induces sleep
personify
attribute human qualities to something; represent, as of a character on stage; invest with or as with a body; give body to
laid
back - unhurried and relaxed
mischievous
badly behaved; deliberately causing harm or damage; naughtily or annoyingly playful
web
basedweb-based
labeled
bearing or marked with a label or tag
deflate
become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air; reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices; produce deflation in
fixate
become fixed (on); make fixed, stable or stationary; pay attention to exclusively and obsessively
disengage
become free; release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles; free or remove obstruction from
inflame
become inflamed; get sore; cause inflammation in; arouse or excite feelings and passions
abate
become less in amount or intensity; make less active or intense
befall
become of; happen to; happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance
boyish
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
nascent
being born or beginning
inverted
being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed; (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk
meaty
being on topic and prompting thought; like or containing meat
acidic
being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7); being sour to the taste
nameless
being or having an unknown or unnamed source
attendant
being present (at meeting or event etc.); following as a consequence; a person who is present and participates in a meeting
strident
being sharply insistent on being heard; unpleasantly loud and harsh; of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
twin
being two identical; very similar; a waterfall in the Snake River in southern Idaho
nocturnal
belonging to or active during the night; of or relating to or occurring in the night
sometime
belonging to some prior time; at some indefinite or unstated time
failing
below acceptable in performance; unable to meet financial obligations; failure to reach a minimum required performance
lowered
below the surround or below the normal position
submerged
beneath the surface of the water; under water; e.g. at the bottom of a body of water; growing or remaining under water
glorify
bestow glory upon; cause to seem more splendid; elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration
transcendent
beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding; exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
seethe
boil vigorously; foam as if boiling; be in an agitated emotional state
flask
bottle that has a narrow neck; the quantity a flask will hold
unorthodox
breaking with convention or tradition; independent in behavior or thought
wheeze
breathing with a husky or whistling sound; (Briticism) a clever or amusing scheme or trick; breathe with difficulty
cheery
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
buoy
bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards; mark with a buoy; keep afloat
harmonize
bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing; bring into consonance or accord; bring into consonance or relate harmoniously
revitalization
bringing again into activity and prominence
thorny
bristling with perplexities; having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
blanket
broad in scope or content; bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor
crusty
brusque and surly and forbidding; having a hardened crust as a covering
flooring
building material used in laying floors; the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room or hallway)
take out
buy and consume food from a restaurant or establishment that sells prepared food; remove something from a container or an enclosed space; obtain by legal or official process
traffic
buying and selling; especially illicit trade; the amount of activity over a communication system during a given period of time; the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
implore
call upon in supplication; entreat
adaptable
capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
gripping
capable of arousing and holding the attention
believable
capable of being believed
marketable
capable of being marketed; being in demand by especially employers; fit to be offered for sale
removable
capable of being removed or taken away or dismissed; able to be obliterated completely
observable
capable of being seen or noticed
potency
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse; the power or right to give orders or make decisions
standardize
cause to conform to standard or norm; evaluate by comparing with a standard
crystallize
cause to take on a definite and clear shape; assume crystalline form; become crystallized; cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
diseased
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
pathological
caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition; of or relating to the practice of pathology; caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
aching
causing a dull and steady pain; a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
biting
causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold; capable of wounding
disconcerting
causing an emotional disturbance
dingy
causing dejection; thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot; (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
obnoxious
causing disapproval or protest
distressing
causing distress or worry or anxiety; bad; unfortunate
dreaded
causing fear or dread or terror
fearsome
causing fear or dread or terror
awful
causing fear or dread or terror; exceptionally bad or displeasing; inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
sickening
causing or able to cause nausea
calming
causing to become tranquil; freeing from fear and anxiety; the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
admonition
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger); a firm rebuke
fabled
celebrated in fable or legend
chastise
censure severely
chide
censure severely or angrily
half
century - a period of 50 years
morph
change shape as via computer animation; cause to change shape in a computer animation
worsening
changing for the worse; changing something with the result that it becomes worse; process of changing to an inferior state
grading
changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface; evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score; the act of arranging in a graduated series
conversational
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
psychotic
characteristic of or suffering from psychosis; a person afflicted with psychosis
diligent
characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks; quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
courteous
characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; exhibiting courtesy and politeness
elliptical
characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements; rounded like an egg
tireless
characterized by hard work and perseverance; showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
impassioned
characterized by intense emotion
monolithic
characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity; imposing in size or bulk or solidity
methodical
characterized by method and orderliness
melancholy
characterized by or causing or expressing sadness; grave or even gloomy in character; a feeling of thoughtful sadness
repressed
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
grueling
characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
additive
characterized or produced by addition; designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree; something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine
impeach
charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office; challenge the honesty or veracity of; bring an accusation against; level a charge against
recharge
charge anew; load anew with ammunition, "She reloaded the gun carefully"
denigrate
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; cause to seem less serious; play down
carefree
cheerfully irresponsible; free of trouble and worry and care
scooter
child's two-wheeled vehicle operated by foot; large black diving duck of northern parts of the northern hemisphere; a sailing vessel with runners and a cross-shaped frame; suitable for traveling over ice
daycare
childcare during the day while parents work
abstain
choose not to consume; refrain from voting
integrative
combining and coordinating diverse elements into a whole; tending to consolidate
oppress
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority; cause to suffer
immigrate
come into a new country and change residency; introduce or send as immigrants; migrate to a new environment
succeeding
coming after or following; (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving
descending
coming down or downward
emergent
coming into existence; occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action
fifteenth
coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position; position 15 in a countable series of things
eleventh
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position; position 11 in a countable series of things
thirteenth
coming next after the twelfth in position; position 13 in a countable series of things
flat
commercially inactive; not reflecting light; not glossy; (of a tire) completely or partially deflated
whitetail
common North American deer; tail has a white underside
expressed
communicated in words; precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
annual
completing its life cycle within a year; occurring or payable every year; a reference book that is published regularly once every year
practicality
concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities
esoteric
confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
lawful
conformable to or allowed by law; authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; according to custom or rule or natural law
canonical
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules; reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality; of or relating to or required by canon law
agreeable
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature; prepared to agree or consent; in keeping
juniper
coniferous shrub or small tree with berrylike cones; desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista
linked
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
diligence
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation; persevering determination to perform a task; a diligent effort
appraise
consider in a comprehensive way; place a value on; judge the worth of something
heterogeneous
consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature; originating outside the body
crystalline
consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals; transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity; distinctly or sharply outlined
oceanic
constituting or living in the open sea; resembling the ocean in apparent limitlessness in extent or degree; relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean
physique
constitution of the human body; alternative names for the body of a human being
arched
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches; forming or resembling an arch
modular
constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use
self
contained - constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself; in full control of your faculties
septic
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms; of or relating to or caused by putrefaction
saline
containing salt; an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
complacent
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
nagging
continually complaining or faultfinding
haunting
continually recurring to the mind; having a deeply disquieting or disturbing effect
unlawful
contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law; having no legally established claim; not morally right or permissible
regulated
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law; marked by system or regularity or discipline
decode
convert code into ordinary language
rectify
convert into direct current; set straight or right; math: determine the length of
complimentary
conveying or resembling a compliment; costing nothing
boiled
cooked in hot water
broil
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill); cook under a broiler; heat by a natural force
right
correct in opinion or judgment; (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward; having the axis perpendicular to the base
propriety
correct or appropriate behavior
countdown
counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
furry
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
beaded
covered with beads or jewels or sequins; covered with beads of liquid
forested
covered with forest
frosty
covered with frost; pleasantly cold and invigorating; devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
awash
covered with water
footwear
covering for a person's feet; clothing worn on a person's feet
truffle
creamy chocolate candy; edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber; any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
netting
creating nets; a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
spinning
creating thread
in
currently fashionable; directed or bound inward; holding office
chives
cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning; perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
emblazon
decorate with heraldic arms; decorate with colors
embroidery
decorative needlework; elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
pare
decrease gradually or bit by bit; remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size; strip the skin off
hoarse
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
husky
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion; muscular and heavily built; breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
gully
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
well
defined - accurately stated or described; having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
unspeakable
defying expression or description; exceptionally bad or displeasing; too sacred to be uttered
parting
delivered at the moment of parting as if in flight or retreat; the act of departing politely; a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
discouraging
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action; expressing disapproval
experiential
derived from experience or the experience of existence; relating to or resulting from experience
material
derived from or composed of matter; directly relevant to a matter especially a law case; concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being
epithet
descriptive word or phrase; a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
nonlinear
designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree
pornographic
designed to arouse lust
inflatable
designed to be filled with air or gas
wishful
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement; having or expressing desire for something
whimsical
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
elaboration
developing in intricate and painstaking detail; addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail; marked by elaborately complex detail
atypical
deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal; not representative of a group, class, or type
adapter
device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible; a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
Philharmonic
devoted to or appreciative of music; composing or characteristic of an orchestral group; a large orchestra; can perform symphonies
nationalistic
devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others; fanatically patriotic
cleanliness
diligence in keeping clean; the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
two
dimensional - lacking the expected range or depth; not designed to give an illusion or depth; involving two dimensions
LED
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
dabble
dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid; work with in an amateurish manner; play in or as if in water, as of small children
telltale
disclosing unintentionally; someone who gossips indiscreetly
tarnish
discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation; make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
prudence
discretion in practical affairs; knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
redistribution
distributing again
rowdy
disturbing the public peace; loud and rough; a cruel and brutal fellow
overdo
do something to an excessive degree
rapid
done or occurring in a brief period of time; characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed; a part of a river where the current is very fast
overdose
dose too heavily
misgiving
doubt about someone's honesty; painful expectation; uneasiness about the fitness of an action
run
down - having the spring unwound; worn and broken down by hard use
stalemate
drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check; a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; subject to a stalemate
prune
dried plum; weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
rainwater
drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
sherry
dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif
obedient
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
heavy
duty - designed for heavy work
prior
earlier in time; the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
endeavor
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); attempt by employing effort
cranky
easily irritated or annoyed; (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
likable
easy to like; agreeable; (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
yam
edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food; sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked; any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
well
educated - highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
forty
eight - being eight more than forty
loin
either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds; a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump
posh
elegant and fashionable
stir
emotional agitation and excitement; a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event; a rapid active commotion
self
employed - working for yourself
dispatcher
employee of a transportation company who controls the departures of vehicles according to weather conditions and in the interest of efficient service; the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
lax
emptying easily or excessively; lacking in rigor or strictness; not taut or rigid; not stretched or held tight
encase
enclose in, or as if in, a case
never
ending - uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
high
energy - providing a relatively large amount of energy upon undergoing a chemical reaction; of or relating to elementary particles having energies of hundreds of thousands of electron volts; vigorously energetic or forceful
warring
engaged in war
instil
enter drop by drop
ovation
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
corrosion
erosion by chemical action; a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
predate
establish something as being earlier relative to something else; be earlier in time; go back further; prey on or hunt for
multi
ethnic - involving several ethnic groups
stout
euphemisms for `fat'; dependable; having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
chubby
euphemisms for slightly fat
perpetually
everlastingly; for all time; seemingly uninterrupted
meek
evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; very docile
hateful
evoking or deserving hatred; characterized by malice
religiosity
exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal
idealized
exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence
peruse
examine or consider with attention and in detail
idyllic
excellent and delightful in all respects; suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene
rife
excessively abundant; encountered generally especially at the present time
outcast
excluded from a society; a person who is rejected (from society or home)
impunity
exemption from punishment or loss
reigning
exercising power or authority
pre
existing - existing previously or before something
consensual
existing by consent
pandemic
existing everywhere; epidemic over a wide geographical area; an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world
enlarged
expanded in scope; larger than normal; (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
normalcy
expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common; being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning
alarmed
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
*******ed
expletives used informally as intensifiers; extremely
TNT
explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene
typify
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
deplore
express strong disapproval of; regret strongly
sarcastic
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
genitals
external sex organ
howling
extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers; a long loud emotional utterance
plethora
extreme excess
reactionary
extremely conservative; an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism
fervent
extremely hot; characterized by intense emotion
excruciating
extremely painful
micro
extremely small in scale or scope or capability
perpendicular
extremely steep; intersecting at or forming right angles; at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
distressed
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty; generalized feeling of distress; afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
mum
failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to; secrecy; informal terms for a mother
miscarriage
failure of a plan; a natural loss of the products of conception
flunk
failure to reach a minimum required performance; fail to get a passing grade
ranching
farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
hospitable
favorable to life and growth; disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity; having an open mind
muck
fecal matter of animals; any thick messy substance; remove muck, clear away muck, as in a mine
dung
fecal matter of animals; defecate; used of animals; fertilize or dress with dung
malice
feeling a need to see others suffer; the quality of threatening evil
dam
female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock; a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea; a metric unit of length equal to ten meters
inundate
fill or cover completely, usually with water; fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
appal
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; strike with disgust or revulsion
payback
financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment); the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
weaver
finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests; a craftsman who weaves cloth
sawdust
fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
resolute
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; characterized by quickness and firmness
sixty
five - being five more than sixty
entrench
fix firmly or securely; occupy a trench or secured area; impinge or infringe upon
vested
fixed and absolute and without contingency
carpeting
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
flip
flop - a backward somersault; an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states; a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe
far
flung - remote; distributed over a considerable extent
concomitant
following as a consequence; an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
consequent
following as an effect or result
resultant
following as an effect or result; the final point in a process; a vector that is the sum of two or more other vectors
bran
food prepared from the husks of cereal grains; broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting
paying
for which money is paid; yielding a fair profit
banned
forbidden by law
emphatic
forceful and definite in expression or action; sudden and strong; spoken with emphasis
secession
formal separation from an alliance or federation; the withdrawal of eleven southern states from the Union in 1860 which precipitated the American Civil War; an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s
assembled
formed by fitting or joining components together; brought together into a group or crowd
consolidated
forming a solid mass; joined together into a whole
unremarkable
found in the ordinary course of events
thirty
four - being four more than thirty
quadruple
four times as great or many; having four units or components; a quantity that is four times as great as another
one
fourth - one of four equal parts
lattice
framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal; an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions; small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
mounting
framework used for support or display; an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
tax
free - (of goods or funds) not taxed
toll
free - having no toll levied for its use
fat
free - without fat or fat solids
sanitary
free from filth and pathogens
unrestricted
free of restrictions on conduct; not restricted or modified in meaning; not subject to or subjected to restriction
up
frontup-front
nectar
fruit juice especially when undiluted; a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators; (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal
flavorful
full of flavor
resentful
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
jolly
full of or showing high-spirited merriment; used as an intensifier (`jolly' is used informally in Britain); a happy party
porous
full of pores or vessels or holes; able to absorb fluids; allowing passage in and out
circumstantial
fully detailed and specific about particulars
auxiliary
functioning in a subsidiary or supporting capacity; furnishing added support; someone who acts as assistant
documented
furnished with or supported by documents; officially documented; established as genuine
extrapolate
gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating; estimate the value of; draw from specific cases for more general cases
avant
garde - radically new or original; any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
secrete
generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids; place out of sight; keep secret
postmodernism
genre of art and literature and especially architecture in reaction against principles and practices of established modernism
anemia
genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America; a deficiency of red blood cells; a lack of vitality
procure
get by special effort; arrange for sexual partners for others
restitution
getting something back again; the act of restoring something to its original state; a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
politicize
give a political character to
allot
give out or allot; allow to have; administer or bestow, as in small portions
lying
given to lying; the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
advantageous
giving an advantage; appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
payload
goods carried by a large vehicle; the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
wean
gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk; detach the affections of
glee
great merriment; malicious satisfaction
amplitude
greatness of magnitude; the property of copious abundance; (physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave
greenery
green foliage
heron
grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill; Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
ripen
grow ripe; cause to ripen or develop fully
outgrow
grow too large or too mature for; grow faster than
fast
growing - tending to spread quickly
complicity
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
willful
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition; done by design
dark
haired - covered with dark hair; having hair of a dark color
left
hand - located on or directed toward the left; intended for the left hand
single
handedly - without assistance
recur
happen or occur again; return in thought or speech to something; have recourse to
coincidentally
happening at the same time
periodical
happening or recurring at regular intervals; a publication that appears at fixed intervals
besiege
harass, as with questions or requests; surround so as to force to give up; cause to feel distressed or worried
manned
having a crew
reputable
having a good reputation
signed
having a handwritten signature; used of the language of the deaf
pedigree
having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal; ancestry of a purebred animal; line of descent of a purebred animal
cryptic
having a puzzling terseness; of an obscure nature; having a secret or hidden meaning
glazed
having a shiny surface or coating; fitted or covered with glass; (of foods) covered with a shiny coating by applying e.g. beaten egg or a sugar or gelatin mixture
sloping
having a slanting form or direction; having an oblique or slanted direction
aromatic
having a strong pleasant odor; (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
shaggy
having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags; used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
gathered
having accumulated or become more intense; brought together in one place
rusted
having accumulated rust
spent
having all been spent; drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
mellow
having attained to kindliness or gentleness through age and experience; having attained to kindliness or gentleness through age and experience; having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
charred
having been burned so as to affect color or taste
flattened
having been flattened
over
having come or been brought to a conclusion; throughout a period of time; at or to a point across intervening space etc.
sinful
having committed unrighteous acts; far more than usual or expected; characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
renegade
having deserted a cause or principle; someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw; a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
primordial
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
featured
having facial features as specified; usually used in combination; made a feature or highlight; given prominence
assisted
having help; often used as a combining form
resourceful
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
dripping
having liquid falling in drops; wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears; extremely wet
flimsy
having little substance or significance; lacking solidity or strength and liable to break; resembling cardboard especially in flimsiness
lumpy
having lumps; not smooth and even in texture; like or containing small sticky lumps
unlucky
having or bringing misfortune; marked by or promising bad fortune
soprano
having or denoting a high range; the pitch range of the highest female voice; the highest female voice; the voice of a boy before puberty
consummate
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities
expert
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
noble
having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character; of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times; inert especially toward oxygen
subsidized
having partial financial support from public funds
weighty
having relatively great weight; heavy; weighing heavily on the spirit; causing anxiety or worry; excessively fat
separatist
having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude; an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union)
symmetrical
having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts; exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities
luscious
having strong sexual appeal; extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
predominate
having superior power and influence; be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; appear very large or occupy a commanding position
textured
having surface roughness
spoiled
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention; (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition
caramel
having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown; burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food; firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk
nutty
having the flavor of nuts; informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
cylindrical
having the form of a cylinder
gloved
having the hands covered with gloves
malicious
having the nature of or resulting from malice
unexplained
having the reason or cause not made clear; not explained
uninterrupted
having undisturbed continuity; continuing in time or space without interruption
diversified
having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety
justified
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
stocky
heavy and compact in form or stature
rivet
heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together; ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt); hold (someone's attention)
couture
high fashion designing and dressmaking
seniority
higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service; the property of being long-lived
alluring
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
must
highly recommended; grape juice before or during fermentation; a necessary or essential thing
piracy
hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it; the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
fang
hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake; used to inject its poison; canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey; a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
manslaughter
homicide without malice aforethought
respectability
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
jalapeno
hot green or red pepper of southwestern United States and Mexico; plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red
know
how - the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
mockery
humorous or satirical mimicry; showing your contempt by derision; a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way
Band Aid
hurried repair; trade name for an adhesive bandage to cover small cuts or blisters
pained
hurt or upset
conditional
imposing or depending on or containing a condition; qualified by reservations
impenetrable
impossible to understand; not admitting of penetration or passage into or through; permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
grandiose
impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval; affectedly genteel
majesty
impressiveness in scale or proportion
walk
in - (of e.g. closets or refrigerators) extending very far enough back to allow a person to enter; a small room large enough to admit entrance; an assured victory (especially in an election)
blankly
in a blank manner
cleverly
in a clever manner
coldly
in a cold unemotional manner
coolly
in a composed and unconcerned manner
conceptually
in a conceptual manner
convincingly
in a convincing manner
bravely
in a courageous manner
defensively
in a defensive manner; in an apologetic and defensive manner
exquisitely
in a delicate manner
democratically
in a democratic manner; based on democratic principles
painstakingly
in a fastidious and painstaking manner
forcibly
in a forcible manner
gravely
in a grave and sober manner; to a severe or serious degree
grudgingly
in a grudging manner
hotly
in a heated manner
hurriedly
in a hurried or hasty manner
legitimately
in a lawfully recognized manner; in a manner acceptable to common custom
mechanically
in a machinelike manner; without feeling; in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
magically
in a magical manner
conspicuously
in a manner tending to attract attention; in a prominent way
methodically
in a methodical manner
miserably
in a miserable manner
musically
in a musical manner
philosophically
in a philosophic manner; with respect to philosophy
playfully
in a playful manner
purposefully
in a purposeful manner
rationally
in a rational manner
responsibly
in a responsible manner
shyly
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
sparsely
in a sparse manner
dazed
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
stiffly
in a stiff manner; in a rigid manner
stubbornly
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
vehemently
in a vehement manner
warily
in a wary manner
wearily
in a weary manner
absently
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
ethically
in an ethical manner; from an ethical point of view; according to ethics
idly
in an idle manner
inextricably
in an inextricable manner
intuitively
in an intuitive manner
unequivocally
in an unambiguous manner
unbelievably
in an unbelievable manner; not easy to believe
eerily
in an unnatural eery manner
characteristically
in characteristic manner
dilapidated
in deplorable condition
variously
in diverse ways
apprehensive
in fear or dread of possible evil or harm; mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc; quick to understand
collected
in full control of your faculties; brought together in one place; brought together into a group or crowd
jokingly
in jest; not seriously
centrally
in or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function
beneath
in or to a place that is lower
irrespective
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
herein
in this place or thing or document
father
in-law - the father of your spouse
sister
in-law - the sister of your spouse
daughter
in-law - the wife of your son
wanting
inadequate in amount or degree; not existing
uncontrollable
incapable of being controlled or managed; difficult to solve or alleviate; impossible to repress or control
inexplicable
incapable of being explained or accounted for
invincible
incapable of being overcome or subdued
trusting
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
naming
inclined to or serving for the giving of names; the verbal act of naming; the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
wobbly
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect; a member of the Industrial Workers of the World
rickety
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect; affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets; lacking physical strength or vitality
preposterous
incongruous; inviting ridicule
accelerating
increasing in speed; becoming progressively faster
maverick
independent in behavior or thought; an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it; someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
bode
indicate by signs
implied
indicated by necessary connotation though not expressed directly
tacit
indicated by necessary connotation though not expressed directly
blurry
indistinct or hazy in outline
resonant
inducing resonance; characterized by reverberation
fanciful
indulging in or influenced by fancy; having a curiously intricate quality; not based on fact; dubious
virulent
infectious; having the ability to cause disease; harsh or corrosive in tone; extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
buggy
infested with bugs; informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
smite
inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon; affect suddenly with deep feeling; cause pain or suffering in
traumatize
inflict a trauma upon
enchanted
influenced as by charms or incantations
nuts
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
wacky
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; ludicrous, foolish
scribe
informal terms for journalists; French playwright (1791-1861); a sharp-pointed awl for marking wood or metal to be cut
misinformation
information that is incorrect
hip
informed about the latest trends; either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh; the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum
hereditary
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent; tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity
mainline
inject into the vein
lunatic
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon; an insane person; a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
embedded
inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole; enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass
implement
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end; apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design; pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
chimp
intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests
heartbreak
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
misinterpret
interpret falsely; interpret in the wrong way; interpret wrongly
intersperse
introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions; place at intervals in or among
induct
introduce or initiate; place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; admit as a member
quarantine
isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease; enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease; place into enforced isolation, as for medical reasons
ordain
issue an order; appoint to a clerical posts; invest with ministerial or priestly authority
retardation
lack of normal development of intellectual capacities; the extent to which something is delayed or held back; the act of slowing down or falling behind
unattractive
lacking beauty or charm; lacking power to arouse interest; not appealing to the senses
drab
lacking brightness or color; dull; lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise; causing dejection
puzzling
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity; not clear to the understanding
nondescript
lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting; a person is not easily classified and not very interesting
unworthy
lacking in value or merit; morally reprehensible
unqualified
lacking specific legal qualifications; not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training; not limited or restricted
stereotypical
lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
battleship
large and heavily armoured warship
pheasant
large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere; flesh of a pheasant; usually braised
blackberry
large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus; bramble with sweet edible black or dark purple berries that usually do not separate from the receptacle; pick or gather blackberries
ephemeral
lasting a very short time; anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
legality
lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute
digestion
learning and coming to understand ideas and information; the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body; the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
suede
leather with a napped surface; a fabric made to resemble suede leather
forsake
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
rightful
legally valid; having a legally established claim
full
length - complete; representing the full height of the human figure; accommodating the full height of the human figure
eyeglass
lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles
afterlife
life after death
chunky
like or containing small sticky lumps; short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
snake
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous; something long, thin, and flexible that resembles a snake; a tributary of the Columbia River that rises in Wyoming and flows westward; discovered in 1805 by the Lewis and Clark Expedition
off
limits - barred to a designated group
lifeline
line thrown from a vessel that people can cling to in order to save themselves from drowning; line that raises or lowers a deep-sea diver; support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection)
nightgown
lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
eavesdrop
listen without the speaker's knowledge
archaic
little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type; so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
outlive
live longer than
pep
liveliness and energy
starboard
located on the right side of a ship or aircraft; the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone facing the bow or nose; turn to the right, of helms or rudders
ordering
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement
mane
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck; growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being
absent
lost in thought; showing preoccupation; not in a specified place physically or mentally; go away or leave
uproar
loud confused noise from many sources; a state of commotion and noise and confusion
deafening
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
roaring
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss; very lively and profitable; extremely
baritone
lower in range than tenor and higher than bass; the second lowest brass wind instrument; the second lowest adult male singing voice
devalue
lower the value or quality of; remove the value from; deprive of its value; lose in value
subterranean
lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed); being or operating under the surface of the earth
audiotape
magnetic tape for use in recording sound; a tape recording of sound
brunt
main force of a blow etc
enslave
make a slave of; bring into servitude
feign
make believe with the intent to deceive; make a pretence of
sync
make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
popularize
make understandable to the general public; cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use
mascara
makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes
fertilization
making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure; creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
ratification
making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it
one
man - designed for or restricted to a single person
mismanagement
management that is careless or inefficient
intricacy
marked by elaborately complex detail
negligent
marked by insufficient care or attention; characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
feverish
marked by intense agitation or emotion; having or affected by a fever; of or relating to or characterized by fever
humble
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful; used of unskilled work (especially domestic work); low or inferior in station or quality
deviate
markedly different from an accepted norm; a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior; turn aside; turn away from
revolutionary
markedly new or introducing radical change; advocating or engaged in revolution; relating to or having the nature of a revolution
doe
mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck'; the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
well
meaning - not unfriendly or threatening; marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
shellfish
meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean); invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
pot
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid; street names for marijuana; a container in which plants are cultivated
midterm
middle of an academic term or a political term in office; the middle of the gestation period; an examination administered in the middle of an academic term
mozzarella
mild white Italian cheese
like
minded - of the same turn of mind
obligatory
morally or legally constraining or binding; required by obligation or compulsion or convention
vile
morally reprehensible; causing or able to cause nausea
quickest
most quickly
diverge
move or draw apart; extend in a different direction; have no limits as a mathematical series
lap
movement once around a course; a flap that lies over another part; the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs
ascending
moving or going or growing upward; the act of changing location in an upward direction
agile
moving quickly and lightly; mentally quick
oncoming
moving toward one; the beginning or early stages
eastward
moving toward the east; toward the east; the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
northward
moving toward the north; in a northern direction; the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
burly
muscular and heavily built
veiled
muted or unclear; having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
reciprocity
mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges; a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
interchange
mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information); a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams; reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money especially the currencies of different countries
interdependent
mutually dependent
much
neededmuch-needed
unrelenting
never-ceasing; not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
twenty
nine - being nine more than twenty; the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one
eyesight
normal use of the faculty of vision
inconclusive
not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question; leading to no final results or outcome
indefinite
not decided or not known; vague or not clearly defined or stated
incredulous
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
unfriendly
not disposed to friendship or friendliness; not easy to understand or use; not friendly
infrequent
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
awry
not functioning properly; turned or twisted toward one side; away from the correct or expected course
unsatisfactory
not giving satisfaction
jobless
not having a job
unskilled
not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency; not doing a good job; lacking professional skill or expertise
leisurely
not hurried or forced; in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
anti
not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.); a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.)
unfit
not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; below the required standards for a purpose; physically unsound or diseased
innocuous
not injurious to physical or mental health; not causing disapproval; lacking intent or capacity to injure
undisclosed
not made known
infrequently
not many times
rough
not perfected; (of persons or behavior) lacking refinement or finesse; having or caused by an irregular surface
impractical
not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters; not practical or realizable; speculative
unchecked
not restrained or controlled
unsolved
not solved
unspecified
not stated explicitly or in detail
inconvenient
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs; not conveniently timed
intractable
not tractable; difficult to manage or mold
conjecture
reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence; a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence); a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
retrace
reassemble mentally; to go back over again
reminisce
recall the past
interrelated
reciprocally connected
intone
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm; speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone; utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
acknowledged
recognized or made known or admitted; generally accepted
cobblestone
rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads
panda
reddish-brown Old World raccoon-like carnivore; in some classifications considered unrelated to the giant pandas; large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae
molten
reduced to liquid form by heating
glistening
reflecting light
regenerate
reformed spiritually or morally; restore strength; undergo regeneration
repudiate
refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid; reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust; refuse to recognize or pay
recoup
reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss; retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; regain or make up for
gubernatorial
relating to a governor
elemental
relating to or being an element; relating to severe atmospheric conditions; of or being the essential or basic part
Zionist
relating to or characteristic of a supporter of Zionism; relating to or characteristic of Zionism; a Jewish supporter of Zionism
mystic
relating to or characteristic of mysticism; relating to or resembling mysticism; having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
Celtic
relating to or characteristic of the Celts; a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era
sculptural
relating to or consisting of sculpture; resembling sculpture
glacial
relating to or derived from a glacier; extremely cold; devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
informational
relating to or having the nature of information
categorical
relating to or included in a category or categories; not modified or restricted by reservations
doctrinal
relating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine
observational
relying on observation or experiment
dislodge
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied; remove or force out from a position; change place or direction
polluted
rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution
regroup
reorganize into new groups; organize anew, as after a setback
redundant
repetition of same sense in different words; more than is needed, desired, or required
understate
represent as less significant or important
belie
represent falsely; be in contradiction with
naturalistic
representing what is real; not abstract or ideal
presuppose
require as a necessary antecedent or precondition; take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
painless
requiring little hard work or exertion; not causing physical or psychological pain
mindless
requiring little mental effort; lacking the thinking capacity characteristic of a conscious being; not marked by the use of reason
arcane
requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
sedentary
requiring sitting or little activity
Nordic
resembling peoples of Scandinavia; relating to Germany and Scandinavia; of or relating to or constituting the Scandinavian group of languages
steely
resembling steel in hardness; resembling steel as in hardness
piping
resembling the music of a pipe; (used of heat) extremely; playing a pipe or the bagpipes
buttermilk
residue from making butter from sour raw milk; or pasteurized milk curdled by adding a culture
wayward
resistant to guidance or discipline
contrary
resistant to guidance or discipline; very opposed in nature or character or purpose; of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
index
the finger next to the thumb; an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed; a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
backside
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; the side of an object that is opposite its front
pad
the foot or fleshy cushion-like underside of the toes of an animal; a usually thin flat mass of padding; a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp
mainstay
the forestay that braces the mainmast; a central cohesive source of support and stability; a prominent supporter
agility
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
headline
the heading or caption of a newspaper article; publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline; provide (a newspaper page or a story) with a headline
armpit
the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
federalism
the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units
iconography
the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject
corner
the intersection of two streets; (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone; an interior angle formed be two meeting walls
bigotry
the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
concoction
the invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose; an occurrence of an unusual mixture; any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
putter
the iron normally used on the putting green; a golfer who is putting; move around aimlessly
minister
the job of a head of a government department; a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador; a person appointed to a high office in the government
Basque
the language of the Basque people; of no known relation to any other language; a member of a people of unknown origin living in the western Pyrenees in France and Spain
retina
the light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve
fireball
the luminous center of a nuclear explosion; a ball of fire (such as the sun or a ball-shaped discharge of lightning); a highly energetic and indefatigable person
credence
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; a kind of sideboard or buffet
major league
the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
aristocracy
the most powerful members of a society; a privileged class holding hereditary titles
splatter
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; a small quantity of something moist or liquid; dash a liquid upon or against
spurt
the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid); gush forth in a sudden stream or jet; move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
spate
the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow; a sudden forceful flow; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
mouth
the opening of a jar or bottle; the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening; the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
printout
the output of a computer in printed form
striker
the part of a mechanical device that strikes something; an employee on strike against an employer; someone receiving intensive training for a naval technical rating
tropics
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
hilltop
the peak of a hill
townspeople
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
cull
the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality; remove something that has been rejected; look for and gather
metaphysics
the philosophical study of being and knowing
rigidity
the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending; the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe
apex
the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars; the highest point (of something)
vogue
the popular taste at a given time; a current state of general acceptance and use
vanguard
the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field; the leading units moving at the head of an army; any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
lieu
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
tattoo
the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining; a design on the skin made by tattooing; a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters
brewing
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
fullness
the property of a sensation that is rich and pleasing; greatness of volume; the condition of being filled to capacity
centrality
the property of being central
dissemination
the property of being diffused or dispersed; the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate; the act of dispersing or diffusing something
multiplicity
the property of being multiple; a large number
gradient
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal; a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension
trailing
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
responsiveness
the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events; responsive to stimulation
appropriateness
the quality of being specially suitable; appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
spontaneity
the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
inevitability
the quality of being unavoidable
desirability
the quality of being worthy of desiring; attractiveness to the opposite sex
uniformity
the quality of lacking diversity or variation (even to the point of boredom); a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying
pail
the quantity contained in a pail; a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
mouthful
the quantity that can be held in the mouth; a small amount eaten or drunk
biosphere
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist
causality
the relation between causes and effects
deforestation
the removal of trees; the state of being clear of trees
pulse
the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart; edible seeds of various pod-bearing plants (peas or beans or lentils etc.); the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
uplifting
the rise of something
springtime
the season of growth
distress
the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim; psychological suffering; extreme physical pain
mountainside
the side or slope of a mountain
windowsill
the sill of a window; the horizontal member at the bottom of the window frame
chassis
the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor; a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device; alternative names for the body of a human being
urbanization
the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban; the condition of being urbanized
rebuttal
the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument; (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder
skating
the sport of gliding on skates
paternity
the state of being a father; the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing; the kinship relation between an offspring and the father
parenthood
the state of being a parent
inaction
the state of being inactive
susceptibility
the state of being susceptible; easily affected
nudity
the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
transcendence
the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits; a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience
fatherhood
the status of a father; the status of a religious leader; the kinship relation between an offspring and the father
genealogy
the study or investigation of ancestry and family history; successive generations of kin
roundup
the systematic gathering up of suspects by the police; the activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold; a summary list; as in e.g. "a news roundup"
elasticity
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
semen
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
nightfall
the time of day immediately following sunset
cortex
the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal; the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
filler
the tobacco used to form the core of a cigar; copy to fill space between more important articles in the layout of a magazine or newspaper; 100 filler equal 1 forint in Hungary
austerity
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
apathy
the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally; an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
mistrust
the trait of not trusting others; doubt about someone's honesty; regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
unease
the trait of seeming ill at ease; physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
leakage
the unwanted discharge of a fluid from some container
video
the visible part of a television transmission; a recording of both the video and audio components (especially one containing a recording of a movie or television program); broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
estuary
the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
housekeeping
the work of cleaning and running a house
synergy
the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
brood
the young of an animal cared for at one time; sit on (eggs); think moodily or anxiously about something
over
the-counter - (of securities) not quoted on a stock exchange; purchasable without a doctor's prescription
behind
the-scenes - designed and carried out secretly or confidentially
molasses
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
tweed
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland; (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth
wafer
thin disk of unleavened bread used in a religious service (especially in the celebration of the Eucharist); a small thin crisp cake or cookie; a small adhesive disk of paste; used to seal letters
forbidding
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance; an official prohibition or edict against something
thirty
three - being three more than thirty
discarded
thrown away
old
timer - an elderly man; an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
hummingbird
tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills; wings are specialized for vibrating flight
minimally
to a minimal degree
undeniably
to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
unduly
to an undue degree
doubly
to double the degree; in a twofold manner
interject
to insert between other elements
err
to make a mistake or be incorrect; wander from a direct course or at random
writhe
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
slither
to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly
revamp
to patch up or renovate; repair or restore; provide (a shoe) with a new vamp
back
to-back - one after the other
parched
toasted or roasted slightly; dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
inconceivable
totally unlikely
snowmobile
tracked vehicle for travel on snow having skis in front; ride a snowmobile
download
transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
mistreat
treat badly
deride
treat or speak of with contempt
pamper
treat with excessive indulgence
agitated
troubled emotionally and usually deeply; physically disturbed or set in motion; thrown from side to side
dissuade
turn away from by persuasion
entangle
twist together or entwine into a confusing mass; entrap
sandwich
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them; insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects; make into a sandwich
forty
two - being two more than forty
thirty
two - being two more than thirty
passer
type genus of the Passeridae; (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by throwing a forward pass; a student who passes an examination
stallion
uncastrated adult male horse
bohemian
unconventional in especially appearance and behavior; of or relating to Bohemia or its language or people; a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life
restrained
under restraint; prudent; cool and formal in manner
underfoot
under the feet; in the way and hindering progress
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; compress or concentrate; develop due to condensation
unaffected
undergoing no change when acted upon; free of artificiality; sincere and genuine; emotionally unmoved
aquifer
underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc
untie
undo the ties of; cause to become loose
qualm
uneasiness about the fitness of an action; a mild state of nausea
sickly
unhealthy looking; somewhat ill or prone to illness
spooky
unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
inefficiency
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
instinctive
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
stand
up - requiring a standing position
erect
upright in position or posture; of sexual organs; stiff and rigid; construct, build, or erect
retract
use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ); formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure; pull inward or towards a center
reuse
use again after processing
rework
use again in altered form
leaky
used informally; unable to retain urine; permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases; prone to communicate confidential information
upland
used of high or hilly country; elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
primitive
used of preliterate or tribal or nonindustrial societies; of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style; little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type
mercenary
used of soldiers hired by a foreign army; profit oriented; marked by materialism
futility
uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
fleshy
usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it; of or relating to or resembling flesh
tortoise
usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
winged
very fast; as if with wings; having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
blistering
very fast; capable of quick response and great speed; hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters; marked by harshly abusive criticism
minnow
very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams
diminutive
very small; a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness
minuscule
very small; of or relating to a small cursive script developed from uncial; 7th to 9th centuries; lowercase
knockout
very strong or vigorous; a blow that renders the opponent unconscious; a very attractive or seductive looking woman
undefeated
victorious
vigilance
vigilant attentiveness; the process of paying close and continuous attention
rampage
violently angry and destructive behavior; act violently, recklessly, or destructively
eel
voracious snakelike marine or freshwater fishes with smooth slimy usually scaleless skin and having a continuous vertical fin but no ventral fins; the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled
tiptoe
walking on the tips of ones's toes so as to make no noise; on tiptoe or as if on tiptoe; the tip of a toe
three
way - involving three parties or elements
fading
weakening in force or intensity
proverbial
widely known and spoken of; of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
maniac
wildly disordered; a person who has an obsession with or excessive enthusiasm for something; an insane person
vandalism
willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
game
willing to face danger; disabled in the feet or legs; an amusement or pastime
well
wise or advantageous and hence advisable; in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; resulting favorably
individualistic
with minimally restricted freedom in commerce; marked by or expressing individuality
intrinsically
with respect to its inherent nature
skillfully
with skill
truthfully
with truth
expressly
with_specific_intentions; for the express purpose; in an explicit manner
defection
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility; the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
decentralized
withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities
unfounded
without a basis in reason or fact
informally
without formality; in a casual way; at home; with the use of colloquial expressions
anonymously
without giving a name
sleepless
without having the eyes closed or covered by the eyelids; experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
darkly
without light; in a dark glowering menacing manner
unquestionably
without question; without question and beyond doubt
unregulated
without regulation or discipline; not regulated; not subject to rule or discipline
sarcasm
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
quip
witty remark; a witty saying; make jokes or quips
attune
adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with
weighted
adjusted to reflect value or proportion; made heavy or weighted down with weariness
fictitious
adopted in order to deceive; formed or conceived by the imagination
embroidered
adorned with embroidery
infringe
advance beyond the usual limit; go against, as of rules and laws
checker
one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers; one who checks the correctness of something; an attendant who checks coats or baggage
ovarian
of or involving the ovaries
supervisory
of or limited to or involving supervision
Armenian
of or pertaining to Armenia or the people or culture of Armenia; a writing system having an alphabet of 38 letters in which the Armenian language is written; the Indo-European language spoken predominantly in Armenia
bridal
of or pertaining to a bride; of or relating to a wedding; archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
Anglican
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Anglican church; a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism
nutritious
of or providing nourishment
Jamaican
of or relating to Jamaica (the island or the country) or to its inhabitants; a native or inhabitant of Jamaica
Scandinavian
of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures; the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland; an inhabitant of Scandinavia
budgetary
of or relating to a budget
climatic
of or relating to a climate
mayoral
of or relating to a mayor or the office of mayor
biochemical
of or relating to biochemistry; involving chemical processes in living organisms
confrontational
of or relating to confrontation
epistemological
of or relating to epistemology
futuristic
of or relating to futurism
logistic
of or relating to logistics
macroeconomic
of or relating to macroeconomics
melodic
of or relating to melody; containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
menstrual
of or relating to menstruation or the menses
ontological
of or relating to ontology
Australian
of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants; the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines; a native or inhabitant of Australia
Brazilian
of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil; a native or inhabitant of Brazil
Cambodian
of or relating to or characteristic of Cambodia or its people or language; a native or inhabitant of Cambodia
Spanish
of or relating to or characteristic of Spain or the people of Spain; the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain; the people of Spain
Creole
of or relating to or characteristic of native-born persons of French descent in Louisiana; of or relating to a language that arises from contact between two other languages and has features of both; a mother tongue that originates from contact between two languages
Sudanese
of or relating to or characteristic of the African Republic of the Sudan or its people; a native or inhabitant of Sudan
Norman
of or relating to or characteristic of the Normans; of or relating to or characteristic of Normandy; an inhabitant of Normandy
Filipino
of or relating to or characteristic of the Philippines or its people or customs; a native or inhabitant of the Philippines; official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages
Romanian
of or relating to or characteristic of the country of Romania or its people or languages; an eastern Romance language spoken in Romania; a native or inhabitant of Romania
archival
of or relating to or contained in or serving as an archive
balsamic
of or relating to or containing balsam
orthopedic
of or relating to or employed in orthopedics
dialectic
of or relating to or employing dialectic; any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments; a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction
Pentecostal
of or relating to or occurring at Pentecost; of or relating to or characteristic of any of various Pentecostal religious bodies or their members; any member of a Pentecostal religious body
Somali
of or relating to the African republic of Somalia or its people or their language and culture; the Cushitic language spoken by the Somali; a member of a tall dark (mostly Muslim) people inhabiting Somalia
Trojan
of or relating to the ancient city of Troy or its inhabitants; a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful; a native of ancient Troy
reformed
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran; caused to abandon an evil manner of living and follow a good one
genital
of or relating to the external sex organs
renal
of or relating to the kidneys
pelvic
of or relating to the pelvis
pluralistic
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism
gastrointestinal
of or relating to the stomach and intestines
anatomical
of or relating to the structure of the body; of or relating to the branch of morphology that studies the structure of organisms; an expression that relates to anatomy
veterinary
of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine; a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
approaching
of the relatively near future; the act of drawing spatially closer to something; the temporal property of becoming nearer in time
drop
off - a change downward; a steep high face of rock; a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
brash
offensively bold
smelly
offensively malodorous
apologetic
offering or expressing apology
condemned
officially pronounced unfit for use or consumption; pronounced or proved guilty; officially and strongly disapproved
age
old - belonging to or lasting from times long ago
head
on - characterized by direct opposition; meeting front to front; with the front foremost
externally
on or from the outside; with respect to the outside
custodian
one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
stave
one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket; a crosspiece between the legs of a chair; (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
vertebra
one of the bony segments of the spinal column
jot
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note; a slight but appreciable addition; write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of
newscast
a broadcast of news or commentary on the news
brothel
a building where prostitutes are available
schoolhouse
a building where young people receive education
geek
a carnival performer who does disgusting acts; a person with an unusual or odd personality
stuffy
affected with a sensation of stoppage or obstruction; excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull; lacking fresh air
neurotic
affected with emotional disorder; characteristic of or affected by neurosis; a person suffering from neurosis
manic
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
frenzied
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason; excessively agitated; transported with rage or other violent emotion
somatic
affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
retro
affecting things past; a fashion reminiscent of the past
kissing
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
pleasurable
affording satisfaction or pleasure
participatory
affording the opportunity for individual participation
adrift
afloat on the surface of a body of water; aimlessly drifting; off course, wandering aimlessly
open
air - in the open air
throb
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); a deep pulsating type of pain; pulsate or pound with abnormal force
issuer
an institution that issues something (securities or publications or currency etc.)
dearth
an insufficient quantity or number; an acute insufficiency
skunk
American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled; in some classifications put in a separate subfamily Mephitinae; street names for marijuana; a defeat in a game where one side fails to score
whittle
English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996); cut small bits or pare shavings from
father
God when considered as the first person in the Trinity; a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father); `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military
yearbook
a book published annually by the graduating class of a high school or college usually containing photographs of faculty and graduating students; a reference book that is published regularly once every year
tequila
Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant
confessional
a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions
horseshoe
U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof; game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes; equip (a horse) with a horseshoe or horseshoes
Pulitzer
United States newspaper publisher (born in Hungary) who established the Pulitzer prizes (1847-1911)
duke
a British peer of the highest rank; a nobleman (in various countries) of high rank
Eucharist
a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine
revisionist
a Communist who tries to rewrite Marxism to justify a retreat from the revolutionary position
bushel
a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches; a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 pecks; restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
peck
a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches; a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
dunk
a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket; dip into a liquid while eating; immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
attractiveness
a beauty that appeals to the senses; the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
heresy
a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion; any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
slant
a biased way of looking at or presenting something; degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; present with a bias
reckoning
a bill for an amount due; the act of counting; problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
botanist
a biologist specializing in the study of plants
geneticist
a biologist who specializes in genetics
soot
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink; coat with soot
turquoise
a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate; a shade of blue tinged with green
commune
a body of people or families living together and sharing everything; the smallest administrative district of several European countries; communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity
incinerator
a furnace for incinerating (especially to dispose of refuse)
lacrosse
a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal
landscape
a genre of art dealing with the depiction of natural scenery; painting depicting an expanse of natural scenery; an extensive mental viewpoint
archipelago
a group of many islands in a large body of water
crucifix
a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally; representation of the cross on which Jesus died
screwdriver
a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw; a cocktail made with vodka and orange juice
spatula
a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances; a turner with a narrow flexible blade
hammock
a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swings easily; a small natural hill
cobalt
a hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition
overtone
a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency; (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
grinding
a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears); matter resulting from the process of grinding; the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
cart
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal; wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels; transport something in a cart
bore
a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes; diameter of a tube or gun barrel; a person who evokes boredom
limelight
a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting; a focus of public attention
mainframe
a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room; (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
mannequin
a life-size dummy used to display clothes; a woman who wears clothes to display fashions
affix
a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form; attach or become attached to a stem word; attach to
bibliography
a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
embankment
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
pennant
a long flag; often tapering; the award given to the champion; a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering)
crevice
a long narrow depression in a surface; a long narrow opening
snout
a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose; beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils; informal terms for the nose
furrow
a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow); a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove
whisker
a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat; a very small distance or space; furnish with whiskers
loafer
a low leather step-in shoe; the top resembles a moccasin but it has a broad flat heel; person who does no work
prank
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement; acting like a clown or buffoon; dress up showily
clot
a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid; change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state; cause to change from a liquid to a solid or thickened state
grinder
a machine tool that polishes metal; machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing; grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
chauffeur
a man paid to drive a privately owned car; drive someone in a vehicle
valet
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer; serve as a personal attendant to
pallet
a mattress filled with straw or a pad made of quilts; used as a bed; a hand tool with a flat blade used by potters for mixing and shaping clay; a portable platform for storing or moving goods that are stacked on it
avail
a means of serving; use to one's advantage; take or use
sonar
a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return
truck
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling; a handcart that has a frame with two low wheels and a ledge at the bottom and handles at the top; used to move crates or other heavy objects; convey (goods etc.) by truck
funk
an earthy type of jazz combining it with blues and soul; has a heavy bass line that accentuates the first beat in the bar; United States biochemist (born in Poland) who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term `vitamin' for the chemicals involved (1884-1967); a state of nervous depression
vacuum
an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction; a region that is devoid of matter; the absence of matter
pager
an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged
slope
an elevated geological formation; the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal; be at an angle
blunder
an embarrassing mistake; utter impulsively; make one's way clumsily or blindly
medallion
an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered; a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat); any of various large ancient Greek coins
surveyor
an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures; someone who conducts a statistical survey
tummy
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion; slang for a paunch
bonanza
an especially rich vein of precious ore; a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
etching
an etched plate made with the use of acid; an impression made from an etched plate; making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them
overload
an excessive burden; an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power; place too much a load on
connoisseur
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
condolence
an expression of sympathy with another's grief
allegory
an expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor; a short moral story (often with animal characters); a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
extremity
an external body part that projects from the body; that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso; the outermost or farthest region or point
melodrama
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
utopia
an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal; a work of fiction describing a utopia; a book written by Sir Thomas More (1516) describing the perfect society on an imaginary island
oar
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
VIP
an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
dignitary
an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
prodigy
an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality; an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration; a sign of something about to happen
impotence
an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate; the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
partisanship
an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
vestige
an indication that something has been present
substrate
an indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population; any stratum or layer lying underneath another; a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
innuendo
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
blob
an indistinct shapeless form; make a spot or mark onto
wallow
an indolent or clumsy rolling about; a puddle where animals go to wallow; delight greatly in
acne
an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
mater
an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
euphemism
an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive
madman
an insane person
nerd
an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or studying excessively
mishap
an instance of misfortune; an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
outsource
obtain goods or services from an outside supplier; to contract work out
incessant
occurring so frequently as to seem ceaseless or uninterrupted; uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
instantaneous
occurring with no delay
ruby
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies; a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem; a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers
amber
of a medium to dark brownish yellow color; a deep yellow color; a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin; used for jewelry
austere
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect; severely simple; practicing great self-denial
khaki
of a yellowish brown color; a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms
untold
of an incalculable amount
maroon
of dark brownish to purplish red; an exploding firework used as a warning signal; a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color
wavy
of hair in waves; uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
wiry
of hair that resembles wire in stiffness; of or relating to wire; lean and sinewy
lowly
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense); inferior in rank or status; used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
crumpled
of metal e.g.
ecclesiastical
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
equatorial
of or existing at or near the geographic equator; of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator; of or relating to or at an equator
computational
of or involving computation or computers
approximation
the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue; the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity); an imprecise or incomplete account
switching
the act of changing one thing or position for another
cleavage
the act of cleaving or splitting; the line formed by a groove between two parts (especially the separation between a woman's breasts); (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum
fracture
the act of cracking something; breaking of hard tissue such as bone; (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
dismount
the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.); get off (a horse)
incursion
the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers); the mistake of incurring liability or blame; an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
barring
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
exile
the act of expelling a person from their native land; expelled from home or country by authority; voluntarily absent from home or country
percussion
the act of exploding a percussion cap; the act of playing a percussion instrument; tapping a part of the body for diagnostic purposes
gouge
the act of gouging; and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves; an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
graft
the act of grafting something onto something else; (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient; the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
automation
the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware; equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation; the condition of being automatically operated or controlled
evasion
the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver; nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do; the deliberate act of failing to pay money
drumming
the act of playing drums
launching
the act of propelling with force; the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time; the act of beginning something new
covering
the act of protecting something by covering it; an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it); a natural object that covers or envelops
prowl
the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner); move about in or as if in a predatory manner; loiter about, with no apparent aim
puncture
the act of puncturing or perforating; a small hole made by a sharp object; loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
prick
the act of puncturing with a small point; obscene terms for penis; insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
insertion
the act of putting one thing into another; a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
booking
the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group); employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
rowing
the act of rowing as a sport
rub
the act of rubbing or wiping; an unforeseen obstacle; move over something with pressure
severance
the act of severing; a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
saturation
the act of soaking thoroughly with a liquid; chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue; a condition in which a quantity no longer responds to some external influence
outlay
the act of spending or disbursing money; money paid out
sustenance
the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence; a source of materials to nourish the body; the financial means whereby one lives
inversion
the act of turning inside out; turning upside down; setting on end; a term formerly used to mean taking on the gender role of the opposite sex
brandish
the act of waving; move or swing back and forth; exhibit aggressively
bleach
the act of whitening something by bleaching it (exposing it to sunlight or using a chemical bleaching agent); the whiteness that results from removing the color from something; an agent that makes things white or colorless
wriggle
the act of wiggling; to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
measuring
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
workday
the amount of time that a worker must work for an agreed daily wage; a day on which work is done