"The Sea Farer" Vocabulary

Allegra Hayward (United States of America)
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  1. parched
    extremely thirsty
    The worst drought in a generation has parched the nation’s crop belt. New York Times (Aug 25, 2012)
  2. wretched
    deserving or inciting pity
    Digging his hands into the yielding soil, the wretched man raised himself another two feet. Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
  3. kinsman
    a male relative
    He was respected and loved by his kinsmen to a remarkable degree. Stark, James H.
  4. desolation
    sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned
    For the first few days, in spite of the utter desolation of his surroundings, the boy was contented, even happy. Seaman, Augusta Huiell
  5. admonish
    counsel in terms of someone's behavior
    At times, he was admonished by the judge to simply answer questions and refrain from making speeches.
  6. sentinel
    a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
    But Kurzweil says he is not worried about deploying the sentinels.
  7. exile
    the act of expelling a person from their native land
    Cuban exile groups in the US say the reform does not go far enough.
  8. ravenous
    extremely hungry
    At least two candy stores have been burglarized this summer by ravenous, drought-starved bears.
  9. fervent
    characterized by intense emotion
    Their pasts, trials and fervent ambitions are illuminated through an appealing score pungent with blues-rock authenticity. New York Times (Jun 5, 2012)
  10. rancor
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
    Despite rancor over the territorial dispute, trade between the two countries has been thriving. Time (Sep 18, 2012)
  11. flourish
    grow vigorously
    Businesses flourished in this district brimming with stately architectural styles, from Richardson Romanesque to High Victorian. New York Times (Aug 3, 2012)
Created on 十月 29, 2012 (updated 十月 29, 2012)

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