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Affinity a natural attraction or feeling of kinship

fledgling young and inexperienced

hackneyed overused, cliched

incessant never stopping

opulence wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

proximity nearness, closeness

sagacious having or showing acute mental discernment and keenpractical sense; shrewd

supplant to take the place of, supersede

unassailable impossible to dispute or disprove; undeniable

voluminous large in volume or bulk

brusque Abrupt, blunt, with no formalities

dispassionate impartial; calm, free from emotion

effervescent bubbly, lively

indefatigable tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired

misanthrope someone who dislikes people in general

morose Gloomy; sullen

nonchalance indifference, a showing of little interest

progeny descendants, offspring, children, followers, disciples

stoic seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain

voracious having a huge appetite, greedy, ravenous; excessivelyeager

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coalesce combine; fuse

decadence decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period ofdecline or decay; excessive selfindulgence

exemplary outstanding, an example to others

exuberance joyful enthusiasm

incidental not essential; minor

insolvent unable to pay bills; bankrupt

parsimonious Excessively thrifty, stingy

prodigal wasteful, a person given to extravagance

surreptitious secret, stealthy

writhe twist in coils; contort in pain

brevity conciseness; shortness of duration

clemency mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

frivolous not serious in content or attitude or behavior

heist commit a burglary

lampoon ridicule with satire

querulous inclined to complain; irritable

reproach a mild rebuke or criticism

respite a pause for relaxation

torpor dormancy; sluggishness; inactivity; drowziness

unscathed wholly unharmed, not injured

copious large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

dearth a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

eloquent persuasive and moving, especially in speech

jargon specialized technical terminology characteristic of aparticular subject

levity lightness of manner



meander To wind and turn while proceeding in a course.

peripheral marginal; outer

substantiate to establish by evidence, prove; to give concrete orsubstantial form to

unobstrusive Acting in a manner that does not attract attention

vacillate To sway from one side to the other; oscillate

appall dismay; shock deeply

cognizant aware; conscious

commiserate to feel or express sympathy or compassion

expedient serving to promote your interest

hindrance block; obstacle

kindle start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse

lavish generous; extravagant

ludicrous ridiculous, laughable, absurd

obtuse dull of mind, insensitive, stupid

opaque not clear

paucity an insufficient quantity or number; scarcity; dearth

recapitulate to summarize; to repeat briefly

accolade award of merit; strong praise and approval

assuage make less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy(hunger); soothe (anger)

cacophony loud confusing disagreeable sounds

censure rebuke formally

diatribe bitter verbal attack

edifice a very large building

gravity seriousness, importance

infraction a breaking of a law or obligation



profane showing disrespect toward God or sacred things

somber dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit; morose

negligent careless

scrutinize To examine closely

clamor utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

contract squeeze or press together

duplicity doubledealing, hypocrisy

equivocal ambiguous; intentionally vague

irresolute uncertain how to act or proceed

rescind repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement)

stagnant not moving

uniform consistent; unchanging; the same for everyone

untenable not able to be defended

vilify to speak evil of, defame

affable easygoing; friendly

apocryphal of questionable authority or authenticity

desultory without a plan or purpose; disconnected; random

garbled confused, mixed up

irascible irritable, easily angered

loquacious talkative, wordy; fond of talking

blasphemy speech which offends religious sentiments

enmity deepseated hostility, often mutual

erroneous incorrect, containing mistakes

garner to gather and store

heretic someone who goes against accepted religious beliefs

incite provoke or stir up



languish lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

peruse to read thoroughly and carefully

recluse hermit; loner

renounce leave (a job, post, post, or position) voluntarily

indelible Cannot be removed, washed away or erased

duty work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legalreasons

messy dirty and disorderly

mend the act of putting something in working order again

heal provide a cure for, make healthy again

demise a death, especially of a person in a lofty position

depleted emptied; drained; used up

neat clean or orderly

ruminate ponder, reflect, mull over, muse

shrink decrease in size, range, or extent

footstool a low stool to rest the feet of a seated person

likely has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

sway move back and forth or sideways

mull reflect deeply on a subject

resemble appear like

concealed put out of sight; hidden

wisdom the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience withcommon sense and insight

wool a fabric made from the hair of sheep

blazing a strong flame that burns brightly

drowziness state of being in torpor, sleepy

catering providing food and services



wise having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

deceive to make someone believe something that is not true

shiv a knife used as a weapon

flunk fail to get a passing grade

impart to make known, tell; to give, pass something on

knob a round handle

fright cause fear in

vanish become invisible or unnoticeable

roll out launch new products

seizing the act of gripping something firmly with the hands

stem cell unspecialized cell that can develop into a specialized cellunder the right conditions

trite repeated too often

embrace take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, ofsomeone and use it as one's own

remain continue in a place, position, or situation

inmate a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

lame disabled in the feet or legs

slight insult to one's dignity; snub

among in, into, or through the midst of more than twopoints,objects, etc.

ease make easier

snub ignore, to treat with disdain or contempt

chimera a grotesque product of the imagination

cease put an end to a state or an activity

swath A path or strip; the space created by the swing of ascythe or the cut of a mowing machine

ruse an action designed to confuse or mislead, a trick



donor person who makes a gift of property

snore breathe noisily during one's sleep

muck fecal matter of animals, fertilization

hold dear be fond of, love

swamp low land that is seasonally flooded

poultry flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised forfood

stark Strong, severe

stage any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doingsomething

sage having wisdom that comes with age and experience

stripes Rayas, lines

hatch emerge from the eggs

fast abstaining from food

dye a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g.fabrics or hair

grief something that causes great unhappiness

smear spread, cover or spot with a sticky substance

breed to raise and mate animals

decay a gradual decrease

leery suspicious; distrustful

dimple a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin

blast an explosion (as of dynamite)

pledge give as a guarantee

deed the official document transferring ownership from sellerto buyer

rot (biology) decaying caused by bacterial or fungal action

mole a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin



groan an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

blister (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

wart (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin

callus thickened layer of skin

burden Problem, trouble, an onerous or difficult concern

loaf a shaped mass of baked bread

shriking making a annoying noise

harsh extremely unkind or cruel

rash hasty, incautious, reckless

overwhelming very intense

crotch the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs wherethey join the human trunk

blade the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has acutting edge

seam joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

upsetting causing an emotional disturbance

screech a highpitched noise resembling a human cry

edge the boundary of a surface

wedge a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of aheavy object

hedge a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs orbushes

lease a contract granting use or occupation of property duringa specified time for a specified payment

worthy having high moral qualities

rekindle to restart as in restarting a fire

sovereignty power attributted to a country

burst the act of exploding or bursting something

slaughter kill a large number of people indiscriminately



gorgeous magnificent, wonderful

stretch make long, longer or bigger

spree a lively or wild outburst of activity

bout an occasion for excessive activity

captivity the state of being imprisoned

spotter a person employed to watch for something to happen

bobbing moving up and down

gravel rock fragments and pebbles

sentient aware; conscious; able to perceive

binge an occasion for excessive eating or drinking

blow forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

harm any physical damage to the body caused by violence oraccident or fracture etc.

plea a humble request for help from someone in authority

claim ask for legally, according to one's rights, as of debts, forexample

pulled attracted

haggle to argue in a petty way, especially about a price

endowed given from birth

thrifty careful about money; economical

struck (used in combination) affected by somethingoverwhelming

sulky (adj.) in a bad or nasty mood, resentful; gloomy; somber

tuckered tired, exhausted

grim stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel

grudge to be unwilling to give

dire causing fear or dread or terror



blunt characterized by directness in manner or speech

stingy selfishly unwilling to share with others

snail freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod molluskusually having an external enclosing spiral shell

slug any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongatedslimy body and no external shell

dentures artificial teeth

rinds the chewy or crunchy outside layers on fruit. cheese, ormeat

upbeat pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

fizz an effervescent beverage (usually alcoholic), make ahissling noise

gerbil a small rodent that is often kept as a pet

wreck smash or break forcefully

stale showing deterioration from age

put up with endure, tolerate, accept

steep having a sharp inclination

wilted to become limp from lack of water or too much heat

shed pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops orsmall quantities

slope an elevated geological formation

admonition a firm rebuke

mere nothing more than; only

hermit one who lives in solitude, alone

mischievous deliberately causing harm or damage

throw up eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

loony informal or slang terms for mentally irregular, lunatic,insane

prank childish trick



squalid sordid; wretched and dirty as from neglect; morallydegraded

whinning crying like a child

stroll a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

clever showing inventiveness and skill

puddle something resembling a pool of liquid

greedy wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonablyconsume

rough lacking refinement or finesse

keen having a sharp cutting edge or point

dull not having a sharp edge or point

soaked when a cloth takes in water and becomes wet

dreary depressing in character or appearance; gloomy

bribe payment made to a person in a position of trust tocorrupt his judgment

gloomy depressingly dark; dreary

hen female chicken

lagging hang back or fall behind in movement, progress,development

wipe to rub something lightly with a cloth or one's hand inorder to clean it

frantic excessively agitated

cock adult male chicken

sate fill to satisfaction

ribbing the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously(especially by ridicule)

bear endure, support or hold in a certain manner

offspring the immediate descendants of a person

dean an administrator in charge of a division of a university orcollege



pouring flowing profusely

barely by a small margin

hasty excessively quick

flaw a slight fault, defect, crack

progeny descendants, offspring, children, followers, disciples

couch an upholstered seat for more than one person

screw cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion

repent feel remorse for

brash presumptuously daring

thick not thin

sly stealthy, insidious, or secret; mischievous; foxy

spouting propelled violently in a usually narrow stream

outnumber be larger in number

squirm to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especiallywhen struggling)

weird strikingly odd or unusual

wriggle to twist to and from; to squirm

regret sadness associated with some wrong done or somedisappointment

retreat pull back or move away or backward; withdrawal

veal meat from a calf

fidget a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion,move restlessly

hollow having nothing inside

beg call upon in supplication

bet the act of gambling

beef meat from an adult domestic bovine



peel the rind of a fruit or vegetable

pinch squeeze tightly between the fingers

calf young of domestic cattle

lean to incline or bend from a vertical position

shelter a structure that provides privacy and protection fromdanger

misleading tending to give a wrong idea, often on purpose

stooped bend's one's head or body forward or downward

bend form a curve

stir to mix gently with a spoon in a rotary motion

maize a type of corn

stiff lacking ease in bending

rug floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric(usually with nap or pile)

cartons a box made of cardboard

hurtle to move with great force and speed

mock to laugh at, make fun of, or imitate in a teasing way

convey make known

dairy food made from milk

shore support by placing against something solid or rigid

outward toward the outside

flair a natural talent

flare brief blaze of light, signal light; outbreak

udder mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats)

swallow pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

stride the distance covered by a step

mood a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state offeeling



welfare a contented state of being happy and healthy andprosperous

bolster to provide support or reinforcement

limb any projection that is thought to resemble an arm

soothed calmed or comforted

relieve alleviate or remove

concern something that interests you because it is important oraffects you

ailing somewhat ill or prone to illness

trustworthy worthy of trust or belief

grip the friction between a body and the surface on which itmoves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

herd a group of animals of a single kind

widen extend in scope or range or area

obey be obedient to

preach to speak puplicly in church; to deliver a sermon, to give alecture

whipping beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form ofpunishment

mug rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence

clam burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud

gut the part of the alimentary canal between the stomachand the anus

burglary breaking and entering for the purpose of committing acrime

crop the yield from plants in a single growing season

cattle domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless ofsex or age

orchard garden consisting of a small cultivated wood withoutundergrowth

turd obscene terms for feces



harvest the gathering of a ripened crop

quarrel an angry dispute

hassle an angry disturbance

steady firmly fixed, constant, not subject to change or variationespecially in behavior

strain a lineage or race of people

clutch a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotatingshaft and a driving mechanism

stubborn persisting in a reactionary stand

peak the highest point (of something)

glazed (of foods) covered with a shiny coating by applying e.g.beaten egg or a sugar or gelatin mixture

ground broken or pounded into small fragments

dazzling shining intensely

ripe fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten orused

doze sleep lightly; nap

dumb lacking the power of human speech

deaf lacking the sense of hearing wholly or in part

lead a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element

rouse to wake or provoke

sober not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

sticky having the properties of glue

unpleasant desagradable

grated To reduce something to small shreds by rubbing it on agrater.

arousal Activation of the central nervous system, the autonomicnervous system, and the muscles and glands

copper a ductile malleable reddishbrown corrosionresistant



diamagnetic metallic element

shoplift steal in a store

rebuke an act or expression of criticism and censure

thorn a sharppointed tip on a stem or leaf

lump a compact mass

settle become established

mold a fungus that produces a superficial growth on variouskinds of damp or decaying organic matter

lurches makes and uncontrolled series of movements

faint a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused byinsufficient blood to the brain

churning moving with or producing or produced by vigorousagitation

draped covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

trousers (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waistto the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

wholly Completely.

sparkle to give off small flashes of light

dare a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

waist the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

flood a large flow

bared uncovered; exposed; revealed

savants individuals with mental retardation who are extremelytalented in one domain

slum a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior livingconditions

sweepings the act of cleaning with a broom

slump fall heavily or suddenly

dawn the earliest period, the first light of day



shingles viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves andcauses blisters on the skin

endure to carry on through despite hardships; to put up with

roaring a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

craze an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

hindsight understanding the nature of an event after it has actuallyhappened

bind fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

squeeze to compress with violence, out of natural shape orcondition

pursuit the act of chasing or seeking

silk a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certaininsect larvae

feather the light horny waterproof structure forming the externalcovering of birds

stare a fixed look with eyes open wide

deter try to prevent

bend form a curve

denim a coarse durable twillweave cotton fabric

partake to take part; participate. Share.

slippers low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily

coeds a female student at a school for males and females.

miff badtempered mood

curl hair that is wrapped around the roller

scrawl write carelessly

fancy very nice looking; expensive

slash a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument

weeds any plant that grows where yhou dont want it to

prudish exaggeratedly proper



stunt a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat

feat a notable achievement

puffy breathing heavily

defy to challenge to do something considered impossible;refuse to obey

rely have confidence or faith in

dainty something considered pleasant to eat

dart a small narrow piece of iron; move quickly

fair a traveling show

cumbersome difficult to handle or use especially because of size orweight

garments an article of clothing

rage something that is desired intensely

rave praise enthusiastically

vogue the popular taste at a given time

fad something that is very popular for a short time, thenforgotten

thigh the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

leniency mercifulness as a consequence of being tolerant

mild moderate in type or degree or effect or force

complaisant showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

loosely without regard to specific details or exceptions

heel the back part of the human foot

sew create (clothes) with cloth

awash covered with water

tide the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under thegravitational pull of the moon

wool a fabric made from the hair of sheep



knack a special talent or skill; ability to do something easily

whalebone a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales

uncanny strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation

weave create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric,such as wool or cotton

groping acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence

folly the quality of being rash and foolish

gauntlet a glove with long sleeve

culprit one guilty of a crime

leather an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removingthe hair and then tanning

brag an instance of boastful talk

boast speaking of yourself in superlatives

paw a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped

aisles spaces for walking between row of seats

nave the central area of a church

clumsy lacking grace in movement or posture

silly lacking seriousness

moss tiny leafystemmed flowerless plants

praise an expression of approval and commendation

devise arrange by systematic planning and united effort

hobbling walking awkwardly

limp walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

fetter a shackle for the ankles or feet

shackle A ring or band put around the arm or leg to prevent freemovement

groovy (British informal) very chic

wax type of structural lipid consisting of a long fatty acid chain



joined to a long alcohol chain

chuckle laugh quietly or with restraint

giggle to laugh in a silly or uncontrolled way

tickle touch (the body) lightly so as to cause laughter; please

jiggle a slight irregular shaking motion

undergo to endure; to experience

popsicle ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick

skewer a long pin for holding meat in position while it is beingroasted

downwind towards the side away from the wind

porch a structure attached to the exterior of a building oftenforming a covered entrance

bequest (law) a gift of personal property by will

amenable disposed or willing to comply

come about happen

adamant very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem

trustee a person who manages another's property

haphazard random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner

comprised included; consisted of

haunt be a regular or frequent visitor to a certain place

besiege surround so as to force to give up

vex to confuse or annoy

amidst Surrounded by; in the middle of

eerie so strange as to inspire a feeling of fear

snap the noise produced by the rapid movement of a fingerfrom the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

ridge A long, narrow chain of hills or mountains

fulfill accomplish, satisfy, meet, suit



convict find or declare guilty

stony showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings

hail precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising aircurrents

fringe an ornamental border consisting of short lengths ofhanging threads or tassels

spurious intended to deceive, lacking authenticity or validity; false;counterfeit

intricate complicated; difficult to understand

beneath in a lower place; under; below

distress psychological suffering

underneath under or below an object or a surface

pun a humorous play on words

touchy irritable and looking for trouble

disgruntled in bad humor; displeased; discontented

lousy infested with lice

jeopardy danger, risk, hazard, peril

drizzling (of rain) falling lightly in very small drops

rust the formation of reddishbrown ferric oxides on iron bylowtemperature oxidation in the presence of water

deputy an assistant with power to act when his superior isabsent

haze atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causesreduced visibility

seal make tight; stamp

odorless having no odor

riddle a difficult problem

poised marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness foraction

ladder steps consisting of two parallel members connected by



rungs

hue the quality of a color as determined by its dominantwavelength

stickler perfectionist; person who insists things be exactly right

onset a start or a beginning

clash a state of conflict between persons, colors, objects

aftermath the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophicevent)

stun to shock; to daze

rehearse practice for a performance, repetition of items to beremembered.

crap obscene terms for feces

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