PROMISE ME by Richard Paul Evans -Vocabulary

Marcela C. (United States of America)
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  1. peculiar
    beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
  2. slurred
    spoken as if with a thick tongue
  3. wryly
    in a humorously sarcastic or mocking manner
  4. stooped
    having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
  5. crouch
    the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
  6. lethargic
    deficient in alertness or activity
  7. burrow
    a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
  8. committed
    bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a cause or action
  9. nod
    lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
  10. migraine
    a severe, recurring headache
  11. colicky
    suffering from acute abdominal pain
  12. subtle
    difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
  13. dread
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  14. blaring
    unpleasantly loud and penetrating
  15. sobbing
    convulsive gasp made while weeping
  16. screech
    sharp piercing cry
  17. finicky
    fussy, especially about details
  18. gallbladder
    a muscular sac attached to the liver that stores bile (secreted by the liver) until it is needed for digestion
  19. gout
    a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
  20. veneer
    coating consisting of a thin layer of wood
  21. despised
    treated with contempt
  22. peaked
    having or rising to a peak
  23. buggy
    a small lightweight carriage
  24. remorseful
    feeling or expressing pain or sorrow
  25. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  26. smack
    a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
  27. get rid of
    dispose of
  28. homebody
    a person who seldom goes anywhere
  29. dalliance
    the act of delaying and playing instead of working
  30. weep
    shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
  31. spade
    hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot
  32. chalk up
    keep score, as in games
  33. myriad
    a large indefinite number
  34. white-out
    lose daylight visibility in heavy fog, snow, or rain
  35. sparse
    not dense or plentiful
  36. worn out
    drained of energy or effectiveness
  37. ringer
    the throw of a horseshoe so as to encircle a stake or peg
  38. grasp
    hold firmly
  39. gaze
    a long fixed look
  40. awkward
    lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
  41. oblivious
    lacking conscious awareness of
  42. sack
    a bag made of paper or plastic for holding purchases
  43. dully
    without liveliness
  44. cyclical
    recurring in a repeated sequence of events
  45. lean
    incline or bend from a vertical position
  46. riddance
    the act of removing something
  47. grin
    draw the lips back into a smile or snarl
  48. sourpuss
    someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression
  49. sweatshop
    a factory where workers earn low pay in poor conditions
  50. dimple
    any slight depression in a surface
  51. chuckle
    a soft partly suppressed laugh
  52. stalking
    the act of following prey stealthily
  53. broaden
    make wider
  54. faze
    disturb the composure of
  55. matronly
    befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman
  56. utter
    without qualification
  57. dread
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  58. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
  59. assail
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  60. numb
    lacking sensation
  61. shaky
    vibrating slightly and irregularly
  62. tightrope
    tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
  63. harbor
    hold back a thought or feeling about
    " In spite of my fears, in the back of my mind I harbored a far greater one - what if Charlotte was fighting something bigger than anyone had guessed?" pg.98
  64. solitude
    a state of social isolation
  65. betrayal
    the quality of aiding an enemy
  66. precarious
    not secure; beset with difficulties
  67. misstep
    an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
  68. sophomore
    a second-year undergraduate
  69. grimace
    contort the face to indicate a certain mental state
  70. facade
    the front of a building
  71. charade
    a word acted out in an episode of a game
  72. drain
    emptying something by allowing liquid to run out of it
  73. crooked
    dishonest, immoral, or evasive
  74. bombshell
    an explosive bomb or artillery shell
  75. clasp
    hold firmly and tightly
    "Matthew stood patiently, swaying a little to the lobby's music, the large blue vase clasped in his hands" pg.104
  76. sway
    move or walk in a swinging manner
    "Matthew stood patiently, swaying a little to the lobby's music, the large blue vase clasped in his hands" pg.104
  77. quizzically
    in a questioning manner
  78. headbutt
    butt with the head
  79. hunk
    a large piece of something without definite shape
  80. smitten
    affected by something overwhelming
  81. eager
    having or showing keen interest or intense desire
  82. pass out
    give to several people
  83. limp
    walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness
  84. thrive
    grow vigorously
    "Fear thrives best in the shadow of the unknown." pg 118
  85. remission
    the act of absolving
  86. light up
    ignite
  87. ailment
    an often persistent bodily disorder or disease
  88. loafer
    a person who is idle and does no work
  89. hush puppy
    deep-fried cornbread ball (southern)
  90. flicker
    flash intermittently
  91. bribe
    payment made to corrupt a person in a position of trust
  92. fawning
    attempting to win favor by flattery
  93. flatter
    praise somewhat dishonestly
  94. gutsy
    showing courage and determination in the face of difficulty
  95. segue
    proceed without interruption, in music or talk
  96. perk
    an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
  97. bumbling
    lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
  98. spear
    an implement with a shaft and barbed point for catching fish
  99. pewter
    any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
  100. hunch
    an impression that something might be the case
  101. beaver
    large semiaquatic rodent with webbed hind feet and flat tail
  102. pelt
    the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
  103. pull in
    get or bring together
  104. hitch
    hook or entangle
  105. leaning
    the act of deviating from a vertical position
  106. chatter
    talk socially without exchanging too much information
  107. clasp
    hold firmly and tightly
  108. clumsy
    not elegant or graceful in expression
  109. gaze
    a long fixed look
  110. thorn
    a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
    " Every Rose has its thorns"
  111. survey
    look over carefully or inspect
    "After we had surveyed the house, we sat down at the kitchen table with the list of the repairs that need to be done"
  112. overcast
    filled or abounding with clouds
  113. snow flurry
    a light brief snowfall and gust of wind
  114. leotard
    a tight, stretchy garment worn by gymnasts and dancers
  115. hussy
    a woman adulterer
  116. coquettishly
    in a flirtatious manner
  117. skank
    a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees
  118. snowplow
    a vehicle used to push snow from roads
  119. scowl
    frown with displeasure
  120. gasp
    a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
  121. clinking
    like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
  122. whirring
    sound of something in rapid motion
  123. gullible
    naive and easily deceived or tricked
  124. cosignatory
    signing jointly with others
  125. dope
    an ignorant or foolish person
  126. gamble
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
  127. struggling
    engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
  128. trinket
    a small cheap ornament, knickknack, or piece of jewelry
  129. haste
    the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
  130. joust
    fight someone in a tournament on horseback
  131. bleachers
    set of tiered seats from which an audience watches an event
  132. poking
    a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
  133. fumes
    gases ejected from an engine as waste products
  134. ragged
    being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
  135. wag
    a movement from side to side
  136. bizarre
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  137. jagged
    having a sharply uneven surface or outline
  138. coveted
    greatly desired
  139. nestle
    move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
  140. stucco
    a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces
  141. whitewash
    wash consisting of lime and size in water
  142. ivy
    Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
  143. bougainvillea
    any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions
  144. lush
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  145. oleander
    an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions
  146. goner
    a person in desperate straits; someone doomed
  147. cleave
    separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
  148. slammer
    a person who closes things violently
  149. wrack
    smash or break forcefully
  150. handsewn
    sewn by hand rather than machine
  151. sage
    aromatic fresh or dried gray-green leaves used as seasoning
  152. abalone
    a large edible marine gastropod with an ear-shaped shell
  153. utmost
    of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
  154. sullen
    showing a brooding ill humor
  155. shimmer
    shine with a weak or fitful light
  156. facade
    the front of a building
  157. wield
    handle effectively
  158. rein
    one of a pair of long straps used to control a horse
  159. pulsing
    a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state
  160. scolding
    rebuking a person harshly
  161. rebuke
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  162. churn
    be agitated
  163. grim
    harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
  164. brimming
    filled to capacity
  165. leaf
    turn over pages
    He leafed through a few more pages. Pg 301
  166. fly
    hit a baseball that travels up in the air
  167. muss
    make messy or untidy
  168. wassail
    a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
  169. nail
    succeed at easily
  170. have a bun in the oven
    be pregnant with
  171. psychic
    a person sensitive to things beyond natural perception
  172. white elephant
    an unwanted possession that is hard to get rid of or to maintain
  173. floodgate
    a valve or gate that controls the flow of water
Created on 一月 6, 2014 (updated 一月 7, 2014)

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