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  1. establishment
    the act of forming something
  2. unkempt
    not properly maintained or cared for
  3. sashay
    walk with a lofty proud gait, often to impress others
  4. preliminary
    preceding or in preparation for something more important
  5. onus
    a burdensome or difficult concern
  6. feverishly
    in a feverish manner
  7. capillary
    a minute blood vessel connecting arterioles with venules
  8. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  9. suffrage
    a legal right to vote
  10. bombastic
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  11. pedicure
    professional care for the feet and toenails
  12. desolate
    providing no shelter or sustenance
  13. vintage
    the oldness of wines
  14. sanitary
    free from filth and pathogens
  15. counterclockwise
    in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move
  16. zoology
    the branch of biology that studies animals
  17. speculate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  18. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
  19. rhombus
    a parallelogram with four equal sides
  20. engineer
    a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve problems
  21. semester
    one of two divisions of an academic year
  22. exoskeleton
    the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
  23. tangential
    of superficial relevance if any
  24. misinterpret
    construe wrongly
  25. gimmick
    any clever maneuver
  26. enzyme
    a complex protein produced by cells that acts as a catalyst
  27. solicit
    request urgently or persistently
  28. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  29. grievance
    a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment
  30. ultramarine
    blue pigment made of powdered lapis lazuli
  31. thespian
    a theatrical performer
  32. literacy
    the ability to read and write
  33. whisperer
    one who speaks in a whisper
  34. yokel
    a person who is not intelligent or interested in culture
  35. testimony
    something that serves as evidence
  36. indomitable
    impossible to subdue
  37. despicable
    morally reprehensible
  38. raspberry
    a thorny shrub that produces edible berries
  39. prejudice
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  40. adorned
    decorated or dressed up to be more beautiful or distinct
  41. intellectual
    of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
  42. abracadabra
    gibberish and nonsense
  43. delicacy
    the quality of being exquisitely fine in appearance
  44. unanimous
    in complete agreement
  45. impromptu
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  46. supremacy
    power to dominate or defeat
  47. grammarian
    a linguist who specializes in the study of syntax
  48. unchangeable
    not changeable or subject to change
  49. medallion
    a round piece of metal given as an award or commemoration
  50. inoculate
    inject or treat with the germ of a disease to render immune
  51. feral
    wild and menacing
  52. kelvin
    the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
  53. aborigine
    an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
  54. cistern
    a sac or cavity containing fluid
  55. elocution
    an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice
  56. succinct
    briefly giving the gist of something
  57. quotient
    the number obtained by division
  58. yeti
    a large hairy creature said to live in the Himalayas
  59. monstrosity
    a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
  60. rambunctious
    noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
  61. surmountable
    capable of being surmounted or overcome
  62. curmudgeon
    an irascible, cantankerous person full of stubborn ideas
  63. herringbone
    a pattern that looks like zigzagging V's
  64. millennium
    a span of 1000 years
  65. convivial
    occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
  66. papyrus
    tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber
  67. impudent
    improperly forward or bold
  68. legalese
    the specialized words and expressions used by law professionals
  69. concomitant
    following or accompanying as a consequence
  70. jalapeno
    hot green or red pepper
  71. lugubrious
    excessively mournful
  72. Olympiad
    one of the four-year intervals between Olympic Games
  73. woebegone
    affected by or full of grief
  74. supplicate
    ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer
  75. abacus
    a manual calculator with counters on rods or in grooves
  76. uvula
    a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
  77. peripheral
    on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary
  78. hexagonal
    having six sides or divided into hexagons
  79. affectation
    a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
  80. effervescent
    giving off bubbles
  81. propaganda
    information that is spread to promote some cause
  82. cinematographer
    a specialist in charge of filming a movie
  83. narcoleptic
    of a disorder characterized by episodes of deep sleep
  84. quizzical
    perplexed
  85. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
  86. magnificently
    extremely well
  87. decaffeinate
    remove caffeine from (coffee)
  88. gigabyte
    a unit of information equal to 1000 megabytes or 10^9 bytes
  89. entrepreneur
    someone who organizes a business venture
  90. hypochondria
    abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
  91. variegated
    having an assortment of colors
  92. biscuit
    small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
  93. preferable
    more desirable than another
  94. multitude
    a large indefinite number
  95. satchel
    luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom
  96. linear
    involving a single dimension
  97. fasten
    attach to
  98. procedure
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  99. nectar
    a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
  100. quarterback
    the football player who directs the team's offensive play
  101. kerchief
    a square scarf folded into a triangle and worn over the head
  102. wounded
    suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
  103. cascade
    a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls
  104. ignite
    cause to start burning
  105. officer
    a member of a police force
  106. desirable
    worth having or seeking or achieving
  107. giddiness
    an impulsive scatterbrained manner
  108. laser
    an optical device that produces an intense beam of light
  109. maimed
    having a part of the body crippled or disabled
  110. celery
    widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
  111. sensibility
    mental responsiveness and awareness
  112. uncouth
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  113. healthy
    free from infirmity or disease
  114. narrate
    provide commentary for a film, for example
  115. reversible
    capable of being returned to the original condition
  116. wrestle
    the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
  117. peekaboo
    a game played with young children
  118. novice
    someone new to a field or activity
  119. cashier
    a person responsible for receiving payments for goods
  120. lawful
    conformable to or allowed by a legal code
  121. magnate
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  122. oxygen
    a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for respiration
  123. crocodile
    a large aquatic reptile with a long snout and sharp teeth
  124. dandruff
    a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp
  125. penalty
    the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action
  126. environs
    the area in which something exists or lives
  127. thorax
    the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
  128. necessity
    the condition of being essential or indispensable
  129. rhinestone
    an imitation jewel made from crystal, glass, or paste
  130. notorious
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  131. stamina
    enduring strength and energy
  132. backgammon
    a board game for two played with dice and counters
  133. hydrant
    a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
  134. salary
    fixed payment for services
  135. ferryboat
    a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
  136. navigator
    the officer in charge of guiding a ship
  137. fortification
    the act of increasing the strength of something
  138. omission
    leaving out or passing over something
  139. monetary
    relating to or involving money
  140. slogan
    a favorite saying of a sect or political group
  141. bellyache
    an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
  142. gnash
    grind together
  143. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
  144. yoga
    discipline training the consciousness for spiritual insight
  145. quench
    satisfy, as thirst
  146. neckwear
    articles of clothing worn about the neck
  147. heartthrob
    an object of infatuation
  148. whittle
    cut small bits or pare shavings from
  149. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  150. yearning
    prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
  151. eavesdrop
    listen without the speaker's knowledge
  152. furious
    marked by extreme anger
  153. optimism
    the hopeful feeling that all is going to turn out well
  154. innocent
    free from sin
  155. wrench
    a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
  156. funnel
    a conically shaped utensil with a narrow tube at one end
  157. infectious
    relating to the invasion of germs that cause disease
  158. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state
  159. dignify
    confer honor upon
  160. ferret
    a small domesticated mammal with a flexible, elongated body
  161. clearance
    vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
  162. triumph
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
  163. gallant
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  164. warrior
    someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
  165. auburn
    (of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
  166. salute
    a formal military gesture of respect
  167. designer
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something
  168. fortnight
    a period of fourteen consecutive days
  169. hamlet
    a community of people smaller than a village
  170. meteor
    a small, solid space object that has entered Earth's atmosphere
  171. destination
    the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey
  172. cavity
    a space that is enclosed or surrounded by something
  173. poach
    hunt illegally
  174. knowingly
    with full understanding or intention
  175. station
    a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel
  176. infinity
    time without end
  177. niece
    a daughter of your sibling
  178. letterhead
    a sheet of stationery with name and address of the organization printed at the top
  179. umbrella
    a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
  180. castle
    a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
  181. listener
    someone who listens attentively
  182. feud
    a bitter quarrel between two parties
  183. envision
    imagine, conceive of, or see in one's mind
  184. magical
    possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
  185. unify
    join or combine
  186. serenely
    in a peacefully serene manner
  187. quaint
    attractively old-fashioned
  188. visibility
    quality or degree of being able to be seen
  189. enthusiasm
    a feeling of excitement
  190. sabotage
    a deliberate act of destruction or disruption
  191. incendiary
    capable of causing fires or catching fire spontaneously
  192. quadrilateral
    a four-sided polygon
  193. mauve
    a moderate purple
  194. intermittent
    stopping and starting at irregular intervals
  195. Pompeii
    ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
  196. regurgitate
    pour or rush back
  197. pestilence
    any epidemic disease with a high death rate
  198. malleable
    capable of being shaped or bent
  199. annexation
    incorporation by joining or uniting
  200. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  201. endocrine
    of or belonging to glands that secrete hormones
  202. duodenum
    the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
  203. grotesqueness
    ludicrous or incongruous unnaturalness or distortion
  204. flagellum
    a lash-like appendage used for locomotion
  205. nepotism
    favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power
  206. resplendence
    brilliant, radiant beauty
  207. cytoplasm
    the substance inside a cell, not including the nucleus
  208. phalanx
    any closely ranked crowd of people
  209. elucidate
    make clear and comprehensible
  210. arabesque
    position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind
  211. bereavement
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  212. virulently
    in a virulent manner
  213. jingoism
    fanatical patriotism
  214. polypeptide
    a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
  215. crepuscular
    like or relating to twilight; dim
  216. serotonin
    a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory
  217. aquiline
    curved down like an eagle's beak
  218. seismologist
    a scientist who studies earthquakes
  219. euphonious
    having a pleasant sound
  220. hermetically
    in an airtight manner
  221. ululate
    emit long loud cries
  222. plantigrade
    walking on the whole sole of the foot
  223. effulgent
    radiating or as if radiating light
  224. tenebrific
    dark and gloomy
  225. silhouette
    a filled-in drawing of the outline of an object
  226. leviathan
    the largest or most massive thing of its kind
  227. kinesiology
    the study of the mechanics and anatomy of human movement
  228. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  229. cumulonimbus
    a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
  230. oscillation
    a complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
  231. yeoman
    a free man who cultivates his own land
Created on 一月 31, 2011 (updated 二月 1, 2011)

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