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  1. den
    the habitation of wild animals
  2. now
    at the present moment
  3. ace
    a playing card in a deck having a single pip on its face
  4. mug
    with handle and usually cylindrical
  5. bell
    a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
  6. cage
    an enclosure made of wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
  7. few
    a small number of the persons or things being discussed
  8. walk
    use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
  9. kick
    drive or propel with the foot
  10. band
    an unofficial association of people or groups
  11. case
    an occurrence of something
  12. king
    a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
  13. odd
    not divisible by two
  14. team
    a cooperative unit
  15. alike
    having the same or similar characteristics
  16. gang
    an association of criminals
  17. stuff
    the tangible substance that goes into a physical object
  18. host
    a person who invites guests to a social event
  19. free
    able to act at will
  20. kind
    having a tender and considerate and helpful nature
  21. sticky
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  22. goal
    the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve
  23. fear
    an emotion in anticipation of some specific pain or danger
  24. skim
    remove from the surface
  25. note
    a brief written record
  26. bowl
    a round vessel that is open at the top
  27. cold
    having a low or inadequate temperature
  28. dawn
    the first light of day
  29. wall
    an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
  30. black
    being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness
  31. life
    the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms
  32. crew
    an organized group of workers
  33. water
    compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear liquid
  34. slush
    partially melted snow
  35. rosy
    having the pinkish flush of health
  36. kitten
    young domestic cat
  37. buff
    a soft thick undyed leather
  38. skate
    sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
  39. zany
    ludicrous or foolish
  40. robin
    a small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
  41. bottle
    a vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids
  42. worm
    any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
  43. think
    judge or regard; look upon; judge
  44. yard
    enclosed land around a house or other building
  45. soon
    in the near future
  46. chime
    a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
  47. sister
    a female person who has the same parents as another person
  48. otter
    freshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur
  49. child
    a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
  50. fifth
    coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position
  51. turtle
    any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
  52. stem
    cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
  53. town
    an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
  54. fray
    wear away by rubbing
  55. firm
    not soft or yielding to pressure
  56. uphill
    upward on a hill or incline
  57. bunt
    act of hitting a baseball lightly without swinging the bat
  58. once
    on one occasion
  59. flipper
    the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming
  60. crowd
    a large number of things or people considered together
  61. bitter
    causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
  62. chest
    the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
  63. jade
    a semiprecious gemstone that is usually green
  64. bond
    a connection that fastens things together
  65. sandal
    a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
  66. warp
    bend or twist out of shape
  67. glide
    move smoothly and effortlessly
  68. yawn
    an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
  69. boom
    a deep prolonged loud noise
  70. prowl
    move about in or as if in a predatory manner
  71. swing
    change direction with a swinging motion; turn
  72. dial
    the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
  73. troll
    supernatural creature thought to live in caves or mountains
  74. scold
    censure severely or angrily
  75. cheek
    either side of the face below the eyes
  76. grasp
    hold firmly
  77. extra
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  78. twin
    either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
  79. icing
    a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
  80. clasp
    hold firmly and tightly
  81. merry
    full of or showing high-spirited joy
  82. greedy
    immoderately desirous of acquiring something
  83. hawk
    a bird of prey with rounded wings and a long tail
  84. prime
    of or relating to the first or originating agent
  85. hitch
    hook or entangle
  86. tomb
    a place for the burial of a corpse
  87. chuckle
    a soft partly suppressed laugh
  88. third
    one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
  89. jolly
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  90. litter
    rubbish carelessly dropped or left about
  91. fight
    be engaged in a contest or struggle
  92. rainbow
    an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
  93. mouth
    the opening through which food is taken in
  94. teeth
    the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
  95. pretty
    pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
  96. badly
    to a severe or serious degree
  97. flunk
    fail to get a passing grade
  98. dribble
    flowing in drops
  99. rough
    having or caused by an irregular surface
  100. nightcap
    an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic
  101. hammer
    a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle
  102. stool
    a simple seat without a back or arms
  103. final
    an exam administered at the end of an academic term
  104. begin
    set in motion, cause to start
  105. endless
    having no known beginning and presumably no end
  106. gene
    part of DNA controlling physical characteristics and growth
  107. board
    a stout length of sawn timber
  108. pilot
    someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
  109. shift
    move very slightly
  110. purse
    a container used for carrying money and small personal items
  111. acid
    a sour water-soluble compound with a pH of less than 7
  112. lipstick
    makeup that is used to color the lips
  113. oath
    a solemn promise regarding your future acts or behavior
  114. pitch
    the high or low quality of a sound
  115. sunny
    bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
  116. jumping
    the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
  117. empty
    holding or containing nothing
  118. status
    the condition or someone or something at a particular time
  119. groom
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
  120. worry
    a strong feeling of anxiety
  121. jacket
    a short coat
  122. solar
    relating to the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
  123. bonus
    extra pay or reward given to employees for good performance
  124. mighty
    having or showing great strength, force, or intensity
  125. heart
    the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum
  126. poetic
    of or relating to verse, or literature in metrical form
  127. watch
    look attentively
  128. delay
    time during which some action is awaited
  129. soccer
    a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
  130. beeline
    the most direct route
  131. length
    the linear extent in space from one end to the other
  132. epic
    a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
  133. midway
    at half the distance; at the middle
  134. former
    the first of two or the first mentioned of two
  135. burning
    a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
  136. durable
    existing for a long time
  137. tennis
    a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
  138. pocketbook
    a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
  139. kettle
    a metal pot with a lid for stewing or boiling
  140. mellow
    having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
  141. twilight
    the time of day immediately following sunset
  142. bubbly
    emitting or filled with gas, as from carbonation
  143. almond
    small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa
  144. speech
    communication by word of mouth
  145. wedge
    something solid that can be pushed between two things
  146. golden
    made from or covered with gold
  147. eyelid
    either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
  148. floral
    relating to or associated with flowers
  149. worldwide
    spanning or extending throughout the entire world
  150. gentle
    soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
  151. makeshift
    done or made using whatever is available
  152. wonder
    the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
  153. reject
    refuse to accept or acknowledge
  154. nudge
    push against gently
  155. keepsake
    something of sentimental value
  156. beetle
    insect having biting mouthparts
  157. driven
    compelled forcibly by an outside agency
  158. ghost
    the visible disembodied soul of a dead person
  159. tickle
    (archaic) touch a body part lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
  160. carton
    a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top
  161. opal
    a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica
  162. neon
    a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
  163. dwelling
    housing that someone is living in
  164. suitcase
    a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
  165. digit
    a finger or toe, or a corresponding body part
  166. nozzle
    a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
  167. civics
    the study of the duties and rights of citizenship
  168. dental
    of or relating to the teeth
  169. ideal
    a principle or value that one hopes to attain or conform to
  170. griddle
    a flat heated surface on which food is cooked
  171. alien
    from another place or part of the world
  172. leapfrog
    a game in which one child bends down and another leaps over
  173. grinding
    a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)
  174. ooze
    pass gradually or leak or as if through small openings
  175. hamburger
    a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients
  176. rotten
    having decayed or disintegrated
  177. organic
    having properties characteristic of living beings
  178. wrong
    not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
  179. feast
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
  180. storage
    the act of keeping something for future use
  181. youth
    a person who is not yet old
  182. January
    the first month of the year
  183. expire
    lose validity
  184. vision
    the ability to see
  185. worthy
    an important, honorable person
  186. background
    the part of a scene behind objects in the front
  187. standard
    a basis for comparison
  188. lantern
    a light in a transparent protective case
  189. rookie
    an awkward and inexperienced youth
  190. service
    an act of help or assistance
  191. cheerful
    being full of or promoting cheer
  192. poison
    any substance that causes injury or illness or death
  193. mention
    make reference to
  194. volley
    rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
  195. tasteless
    lacking flavor
  196. favorite
    preferred above all others and treated with partiality
  197. reek
    give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
  198. dillydally
    waste time or postpone doing what one should be doing
  199. invention
    the act of making something new
  200. slogan
    a favorite saying of a sect or political group
  201. bellyache
    an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
  202. gnash
    grind together
  203. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
  204. yoga
    discipline training the consciousness for spiritual insight
  205. quench
    satisfy, as thirst
  206. neckwear
    articles of clothing worn about the neck
  207. heartthrob
    an object of infatuation
  208. whittle
    cut small bits or pare shavings from
  209. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  210. yearning
    prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
  211. eavesdrop
    listen without the speaker's knowledge
  212. furious
    marked by extreme anger
  213. optimism
    the hopeful feeling that all is going to turn out well
  214. innocent
    free from sin
  215. wrench
    a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
  216. funnel
    a conically shaped utensil with a narrow tube at one end
  217. infectious
    relating to the invasion of germs that cause disease
  218. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state
  219. dignify
    confer honor upon
  220. ferret
    a small domesticated mammal with a flexible, elongated body
  221. clearance
    vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
  222. triumph
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
  223. gallant
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  224. warrior
    someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
  225. penguin
    a flightless seabird often found in cold regions
  226. auburn
    (of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
  227. salute
    a formal military gesture of respect
  228. designer
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something
  229. fortnight
    a period of fourteen consecutive days
  230. hamlet
    a community of people smaller than a village
  231. meteor
    a small, solid space object that has entered Earth's atmosphere
  232. destination
    the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey
  233. cavity
    a space that is enclosed or surrounded by something
  234. poach
    hunt illegally
  235. knowingly
    with full understanding or intention
  236. station
    a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel
  237. infinity
    time without end
  238. niece
    a daughter of your sibling
  239. letterhead
    a sheet of stationery with name and address of the organization printed at the top
  240. umbrella
    a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
  241. castle
    a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
  242. listener
    someone who listens attentively
  243. feud
    a bitter quarrel between two parties
  244. envision
    imagine, conceive of, or see in one's mind
  245. magical
    possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
  246. unify
    join or combine
  247. serenely
    in a peacefully serene manner
  248. quaint
    attractively old-fashioned
  249. visibility
    quality or degree of being able to be seen
  250. biscuit
    small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
  251. abolitionist
    a reformer who favors putting an end to slavery
  252. preferable
    more desirable than another
  253. multitude
    a large indefinite number
  254. satchel
    luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom
  255. linear
    involving a single dimension
  256. fasten
    attach to
  257. procedure
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  258. nectar
    a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
  259. quarterback
    the football player who directs the team's offensive play
  260. kerchief
    a square scarf folded into a triangle and worn over the head
  261. wounded
    suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
  262. cascade
    a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls
  263. ignite
    cause to start burning
  264. officer
    a member of a police force
  265. desirable
    worth having or seeking or achieving
  266. giddiness
    an impulsive scatterbrained manner
  267. laser
    an optical device that produces an intense beam of light
  268. maimed
    having a part of the body crippled or disabled
  269. celery
    widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
  270. sensibility
    mental responsiveness and awareness
  271. uncouth
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  272. healthy
    free from infirmity or disease
  273. narrate
    provide commentary for a film, for example
  274. reversible
    capable of being returned to the original condition
  275. wrestle
    the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
  276. peekaboo
    a game played with young children
  277. novice
    someone new to a field or activity
  278. cashier
    a person responsible for receiving payments for goods
  279. lawful
    conformable to or allowed by a legal code
  280. magnate
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  281. oxygen
    a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for respiration
  282. crocodile
    a large aquatic reptile with a long snout and sharp teeth
  283. dandruff
    a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp
  284. penalty
    the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action
  285. environs
    the area in which something exists or lives
  286. thorax
    the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
  287. necessity
    the condition of being essential or indispensable
  288. rhinestone
    an imitation jewel made from crystal, glass, or paste
  289. notorious
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  290. stamina
    enduring strength and energy
  291. backgammon
    a board game for two played with dice and counters
  292. hydrant
    a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
  293. salary
    fixed payment for services
  294. ferryboat
    a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
  295. navigator
    the officer in charge of guiding a ship
  296. fortification
    the act of increasing the strength of something
  297. omission
    leaving out or passing over something
  298. monetary
    relating to or involving money
  299. establishment
    the act of forming something
  300. unkempt
    not properly maintained or cared for
  301. sashay
    walk with a lofty proud gait, often to impress others
  302. preliminary
    preceding or in preparation for something more important
  303. onus
    a burdensome or difficult concern
  304. feverishly
    in a feverish manner
  305. capillary
    a minute blood vessel connecting arterioles with venules
  306. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  307. suffrage
    a legal right to vote
  308. bombastic
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  309. pedicure
    professional care for the feet and toenails
  310. desolate
    providing no shelter or sustenance
  311. vintage
    the oldness of wines
  312. sanitary
    free from filth and pathogens
  313. counterclockwise
    in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move
  314. zoology
    the branch of biology that studies animals
  315. speculate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  316. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
  317. rhombus
    a parallelogram with four equal sides
  318. engineer
    a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve problems
  319. semester
    one of two divisions of an academic year
  320. 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
  321. tangential
    of superficial relevance if any
  322. misinterpret
    construe wrongly
  323. gimmick
    any clever maneuver
  324. enzyme
    a complex protein produced by cells that acts as a catalyst
  325. solicit
    request urgently or persistently
  326. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  327. grievance
    a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment
  328. ultramarine
    blue pigment made of powdered lapis lazuli
  329. thespian
    a theatrical performer
  330. literacy
    the ability to read and write
  331. whisperer
    one who speaks in a whisper
  332. yokel
    a person who is not intelligent or interested in culture
  333. testimony
    something that serves as evidence
  334. indomitable
    impossible to subdue
  335. despicable
    morally reprehensible
  336. raspberry
    a thorny shrub that produces edible berries
  337. prejudice
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  338. adorned
    decorated or dressed up to be more beautiful or distinct
  339. intellectual
    of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
  340. abracadabra
    gibberish and nonsense
  341. delicacy
    the quality of being exquisitely fine in appearance
  342. unanimous
    in complete agreement
  343. impromptu
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  344. supremacy
    power to dominate or defeat
  345. grammarian
    a linguist who specializes in the study of syntax
  346. unchangeable
    not changeable or subject to change
  347. medallion
    a round piece of metal given as an award or commemoration
  348. inoculate
    inject or treat with the germ of a disease to render immune
  349. feral
    wild and menacing
  350. kelvin
    the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
  351. aborigine
    an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
  352. cistern
    a sac or cavity containing fluid
  353. elocution
    an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice
  354. succinct
    briefly giving the gist of something
  355. quotient
    the number obtained by division
  356. yeti
    a large hairy creature said to live in the Himalayas
  357. monstrosity
    a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
  358. rambunctious
    noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
  359. surmountable
    capable of being surmounted or overcome
  360. curmudgeon
    an irascible, cantankerous person full of stubborn ideas
  361. herringbone
    a pattern that looks like zigzagging V's
  362. millennium
    a span of 1000 years
  363. convivial
    occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
  364. papyrus
    tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber
  365. impudent
    improperly forward or bold
  366. legalese
    the specialized words and expressions used by law professionals
  367. concomitant
    following or accompanying as a consequence
  368. jalapeno
    hot green or red pepper
  369. lugubrious
    excessively mournful
  370. woebegone
    affected by or full of grief
  371. supplicate
    ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer
  372. abacus
    a manual calculator with counters on rods or in grooves
  373. uvula
    a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
  374. peripheral
    on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary
  375. hexagonal
    having six sides or divided into hexagons
  376. affectation
    a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
  377. effervescent
    giving off bubbles
  378. propaganda
    information that is spread to promote some cause
  379. cinematographer
    a specialist in charge of filming a movie
  380. narcoleptic
    of a disorder characterized by episodes of deep sleep
  381. quizzical
    perplexed
  382. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
  383. magnificently
    extremely well
  384. lackadaisical
    idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
  385. decaffeinate
    remove caffeine from (coffee)
  386. gigabyte
    a unit of information equal to 1000 megabytes or 10^9 bytes
  387. entrepreneur
    someone who organizes a business venture
  388. hypochondria
    abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
  389. variegated
    having an assortment of colors
  390. sabotage
    a deliberate act of destruction or disruption
  391. pestilence
    any epidemic disease with a high death rate
  392. incendiary
    capable of causing fires or catching fire spontaneously
  393. malleable
    capable of being shaped or bent
  394. annexation
    incorporation by joining or uniting
  395. quadrilateral
    a four-sided polygon
  396. reticulate
    resembling or forming a network
  397. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  398. endocrine
    of or belonging to glands that secrete hormones
  399. mauve
    a moderate purple
  400. intermittent
    stopping and starting at irregular intervals
  401. duodenum
    the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
  402. grotesqueness
    ludicrous or incongruous unnaturalness or distortion
  403. flagellum
    a lash-like appendage used for locomotion
  404. Pompeii
    ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
  405. nepotism
    favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power
  406. resplendence
    brilliant, radiant beauty
  407. cytoplasm
    the substance inside a cell, not including the nucleus
  408. phalanx
    any closely ranked crowd of people
  409. elucidate
    make clear and comprehensible
  410. arabesque
    position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind
  411. regurgitate
    pour or rush back
  412. bereavement
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  413. virulently
    in a virulent manner
  414. jingoism
    fanatical patriotism
  415. polypeptide
    a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
  416. crepuscular
    like or relating to twilight; dim
  417. serotonin
    a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory
  418. aquiline
    curved down like an eagle's beak
  419. seismologist
    a scientist who studies earthquakes
  420. euphonious
    having a pleasant sound
  421. hermetically
    in an airtight manner
  422. ululate
    emit long loud cries
  423. effulgent
    radiating or as if radiating light
  424. plantigrade
    walking on the whole sole of the foot
  425. tenebrific
    dark and gloomy
  426. silhouette
    a filled-in drawing of the outline of an object
  427. leviathan
    the largest or most massive thing of its kind
  428. kinesiology
    the study of the mechanics and anatomy of human movement
  429. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  430. cumulonimbus
    a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
  431. oscillation
    a complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
  432. yeoman
    a free man who cultivates his own land
  433. photosynthesis
    formation of compounds in plants aided by radiant energy
  434. ineffable
    defying expression or description
  435. fallacy
    a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
  436. psychoanalysis
    a method for exploring mental phenomena and disorders
  437. vengeance
    harming someone in retaliation for something they have done
  438. aggrandizement
    the act of increasing the prestige or power of something
  439. labyrinth
    complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
  440. cajolery
    flattery intended to persuade
  441. rotisserie
    an oven or broiler equipped with a rotating spit on which meat cooks as it turns
  442. omniscient
    knowing, seeing, or understanding everything
  443. circuitous
    deviating from a straight course
  444. anticoagulant
    medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood
  445. conundrum
    a difficult problem
  446. palatable
    acceptable to the taste or mind
  447. analogize
    draw a comparison to show a similarity in some respect
  448. infatuation
    a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love
  449. enfranchise
    grant freedom to, as from slavery or servitude
  450. analgesia
    absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
  451. latitudinarian
    unwilling to accept authority or dogma
  452. adieu
    a farewell remark
  453. paramecium
    a freshwater ciliate protozoan
  454. adjudicate
    hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
  455. calisthenics
    light exercises designed to promote general fitness
  456. brigadier
    a general officer ranking below a major general
  457. anemone
    a marine polyp that resembles a flower
  458. pigeon
    a large, usually gray and white bird commonly seen in cities
  459. competitive
    involving rivalry over something
  460. scholarship
    profound learned knowledge
  461. apprentice
    someone who works for an expert to learn a trade
  462. exhaust
    wear out completely
  463. monopolize
    have or exploit an exclusive control of something
  464. scruple
    an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
  465. agricultural
    relating to or used in or promoting farming
  466. encore
    an extra performance in response to audience demand
  467. suburban
    relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
  468. quarantine
    isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease
  469. oblige
    force somebody to do something
  470. hysterical
    characterized by a state of violent mental agitation
  471. miraculous
    peculiarly fortunate, as if by divine intervention
  472. affiliation
    the act of becoming formally connected or joined
  473. subterranean
    being or operating under the surface of the earth
  474. luxury
    something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
  475. indelible
    not able to be forgotten, removed, or erased
  476. rutabaga
    a cruciferous plant with a thick bulbous edible yellow root
  477. supplement
    an additional component that improves capability
  478. patience
    good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
  479. centennial
    of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years
  480. financier
    a person skilled in large-scale monetary transactions
  481. larynx
    the structure containing the vocal cords
  482. accomplice
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
  483. chemical
    produced by reactions involving atomic or molecular changes
  484. tolerant
    showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
  485. successful
    having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
  486. commentary
    a written explanation or criticism or illustration
  487. significant
    rich in implication
  488. routine
    an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
  489. fertilize
    provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
  490. casserole
    large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served
  491. mildew
    a fungus that produces a superficial white growth
  492. punctuation
    the use of marks to clarify meaning of written material
  493. artificial
    contrived by art rather than nature
  494. centipede
    a long, venomous insect-like creature with many pairs of legs
  495. dynamite
    an explosive that contains nitroglycerin
  496. apology
    an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
  497. immature
    not yet fully developed
  498. guidance
    the act of showing the way
  499. velocity
    distance traveled per unit time in one direction
  500. denominator
    the divisor of a fraction
  501. accurate
    characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth
  502. monarch
    a nation's ruler usually by hereditary right
  503. pharmacy
    a retail shop where medications are sold
  504. condemn
    express strong disapproval of
  505. tutor
    a person who gives private instruction
  506. article
    one of a class of artifacts
  507. faucet
    a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid
  508. across
    to the opposite side
  509. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
  510. again
    anew
  511. agreeable
    pleasing to one's own tastes, feelings, or nature
  512. allot
    give out
  513. already
    prior to a specified or implied time
  514. answer
    a statement made to reply to a question or criticism
  515. apparent
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  516. athlete
    a person trained to compete in sports
  517. balloon
    a small thin inflatable rubber bag
  518. believable
    capable of being accepted as true
  519. bureau
    an administrative unit of government
  520. business
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
  521. college
    an institution of higher education
  522. commitment
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  523. concede
    give over
  524. conscientious
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  525. cousin
    the child of your aunt or uncle
  526. debt
    the state of owing something, especially money
  527. definite
    precise; explicit and clearly defined
  528. different
    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree
  529. eligible
    qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
  530. embarrass
    cause to feel self-conscious
  531. exceed
    be or do something to a greater degree
  532. exhilarate
    fill with sublime emotion
  533. familiar
    a friend who is frequently in the company of another
  534. February
    the month following January and preceding March
  535. foreign
    not deriving from the essential nature of something
  536. forty
    the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four
  537. grammar
    the branch of linguistics that deals with sentence structure
  538. half
    one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
  539. independence
    freedom from control or influence of another or others
  540. interesting
    catching or holding your attention
  541. knowledge
    the result of perception, learning, and reasoning
  542. laboratory
    a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
  543. laugh
    produce laughter
  544. league
    an association of states or individuals for common action
  545. maintenance
    activity involved in keeping something in good working order
  546. minute
    a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
  547. misspell
    write the letters of incorrectly
  548. noticeable
    capable of being detected
  549. occurrence
    an instance of something happening
  550. often
    many times at short intervals
  551. parallel
    being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
  552. pastime
    an interest or pursuit that someone pursues regularly
  553. possess
    have ownership of
  554. privilege
    a special advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all
  555. probably
    with considerable certainty; without much doubt
  556. ready
    completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
  557. receipt
    the act of receiving
  558. recommend
    express a good opinion of
  559. said
    being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
  560. satellite
    any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
  561. schedule
    a list of times at which things are planned to occur
  562. secretary
    an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work
  563. separate
    standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
  564. sheriff
    the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
  565. sincerely
    without pretense
  566. succeed
    attain success or reach a desired goal
  567. sure
    having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty
  568. trouble
    a source of difficulty
  569. truly
    in accordance with fact or reality
  570. usually
    under normal conditions
  571. vacuum
    an empty area or space
  572. vegetable
    any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower
  573. villain
    someone who does evil deliberately
  574. visible
    capable of being seen or open to easy view
  575. Wednesday
    the fourth day of the week; the third working day
  576. weird
    strikingly odd or unusual
  577. accept
    receive willingly something given or offered
  578. except
    prevent from being included or considered or accepted
  579. aisle
    a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
  580. isle
    a small island
  581. born
    brought into existence
  582. sensor
    a device that responds to a signal or stimulus
  583. cereal
    grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat
  584. serial
    pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series
  585. coarse
    rough to the touch
  586. course
    a connected series of events or actions or developments
  587. colonel
    a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
  588. kernel
    a single whole grain of a cereal
  589. complement
    something added to embellish or make perfect
  590. compliment
    a remark expressing praise and admiration
  591. council
    a body serving in an administrative capacity
  592. counsel
    something that provides direction or advice
  593. elicit
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  594. illicit
    contrary to accepted morality or convention
  595. forth
    forward in time, order, or degree
  596. fourth
    following the third position
  597. herd
    a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals
  598. heard
    detected or perceived via the auditory sense
  599. horse
    solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
  600. hoarse
    deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness
  601. lean
    incline or bend from a vertical position
  602. lien
    the right to take and hold the property of a debtor
  603. lead
    take somebody somewhere
  604. naval
    connected with an organization of military vessels
  605. navel
    a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
  606. principal
    main or most important
  607. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
  608. recede
    pull back or move away or backward
  609. reseed
    seed again or anew
  610. weather
    atmospheric conditions such as temperature and precipitation
  611. straight
    having no deviations
  612. stationary
    not capable of being moved
  613. illusion
    an erroneous mental representation
  614. immoral
    deliberately violating principles of right and wrong
  615. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  616. biennial
    occurring every second year
  617. climatic
    of or relating to weather in some location over time
  618. collaborate
    work together on a common enterprise or project
  619. conscience
    motivation deriving from ethical or moral principles
  620. conscious
    having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
  621. convince
    make realize the truth or validity of something
  622. persuade
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief
  623. desert
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  624. dessert
    a dish served as the last course of a meal
  625. immigrate
    come into a new country and change residency
  626. emigrate
    leave one's country of residence for a new one
  627. founder
    a person who establishes some institution
  628. flounder
    move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
  629. imply
    express or state indirectly
  630. irritate
    cause annoyance in
  631. aggravate
    make worse
  632. later
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
  633. latter
    the second of two or the second mentioned of two
  634. liable
    subject to legal action
  635. marital
    of or relating to the state of marriage
  636. martial
    suggesting war or military life
  637. mute
    expressed without speech
  638. nauseous
    causing a sick feeling
  639. nauseated
    feeling queasy, as though one is about to vomit
  640. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
  641. prospective
    of or concerned with or related to the future
  642. proceed
    move ahead; travel onward in time or space
  643. precede
    be earlier in time
  644. proscribe
    command against
  645. prescribe
    issue commands or orders for
  646. quite
    to the greatest extent; completely
  647. quiet
    characterized by an absence of agitation or activity
  648. recall
    bring to mind
  649. recount
    narrate or give a detailed account of
  650. tenant
    someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else
  651. lethargy
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  652. biopsy
    the removal and examination of tissue from a living body
  653. enthusiasm
    a feeling of excitement
  654. odyssey
    a long wandering and eventful journey
  655. synonym
    a word that expresses the same or similar meaning
  656. calypso
    lively Caribbean music with fun rhythms and storytelling
  657. character
    a property that defines the individual nature of something
  658. eclectic
    selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
  659. chronology
    an arrangement of events in time
  660. cosmetic
    serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
  661. cynical
    believing the worst of human nature and motives
  662. hypothesis
    a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
  663. antibiotic
    a substance used to kill microorganisms and cure infections
  664. hydraulic
    moved or operated or effected by liquid
  665. semantics
    the study of language meaning
  666. cosmos
    the universe considered as a whole
  667. paradox
    a statement that contradicts itself
  668. sarcasm
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  669. nemesis
    a personal foe or rival that cannot be easily defeated
  670. topography
    the configuration of a surface and its features
  671. geranium
    any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
  672. xylophone
    a bright-toned wooden bar instrument played with hard-headed mallets
  673. epiphany
    a usually sudden insight, perception, or understanding of something
  674. amnesia
    partial or total loss of memory
  675. strategy
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
  676. matriarch
    a female head of a family or tribe
  677. rhetoric
    study of the technique for using language effectively
  678. dogma
    a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
  679. dyslexia
    impaired ability to learn to read
  680. pragmatic
    concerned with practical matters
  681. tragic
    very sad, especially involving grief or death or destruction
  682. notochord
    a flexible rodlike structure that forms the supporting axis of the body in the lowest chordates and lowest vertebrates and in embryos of higher vertebrates
  683. mathematics
    a science dealing with the logic of quantity and arrangement
  684. rhinoceros
    a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
  685. pyre
    wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite
  686. tritium
    a radioactive isotope of hydrogen
  687. geode
    a hollow rock with an interior cavity lined with crystals
  688. amphibious
    relating to vertebrates that live on land but breed in water
  689. periphery
    the outside boundary or surface of something
  690. android
    a moving mechanical device that looks like a person
  691. irony
    incongruity between what might be expected and what occurs
  692. synopsis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
  693. megalopolis
    a very large urban complex
  694. orthodox
    adhering to what is commonly accepted
  695. patriarch
    the male head of family or tribe
  696. isobar
    (meteorology)an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time
  697. melancholy
    a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
  698. eulogy
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
  699. Spartan
    of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
  700. homonym
    a word pronounced or spelled the same with another meaning
  701. academy
    a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
  702. diatribe
    thunderous verbal attack
  703. trauma
    an emotional wound or shock having long-lasting effects
  704. thesaurus
    a book containing a classified list of synonyms
  705. protagonist
    the principal character in a work of fiction
  706. synchronous
    occurring or existing at the same time
  707. ephemeral
    anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day
  708. syntax
    the study of the rules for forming admissible sentences
  709. panic
    an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  710. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
  711. dynamic
    characterized by action or forcefulness of personality
  712. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  713. philanthropy
    the act of donating money or time to promote human welfare
  714. diagnosis
    identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
  715. endemic
    native to or confined to a certain region
  716. eponym
    the person for whom something is named
  717. idiom
    expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from its words
  718. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  719. hydrology
    the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere
  720. biblical
    of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
  721. tachometer
    measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation
  722. hyphen
    a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a word
  723. herpetology
    the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians
  724. hedonism
    an ethical system that values the pursuit of pleasure
  725. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
  726. chronic
    long-lasting or characterized by long suffering
  727. automaton
    a mechanism that can move independently of external control
  728. homogeneous
    all of the same or similar kind or nature
  729. acme
    the highest point of something
  730. aristocracy
    a privileged class holding hereditary titles
  731. hierarchy
    a series of ordered groupings within a system
  732. asterisk
    a star-shaped character used in printing
  733. stoic
    seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
  734. didactic
    instructive, especially excessively
  735. geothermal
    of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth
  736. cryptic
    having a secret or hidden meaning
  737. pentathlon
    an athletic contest consisting of five different events
  738. etymology
    a history of a word
  739. hygiene
    a condition promoting sanitary practices
  740. phenomenon
    any state or process known through the senses
  741. acronym
    a word formed from the initial letters of several words
  742. misanthropy
    hatred of mankind
  743. polygon
    a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
  744. Eureka
    a town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean
  745. apostrophe
    a mark used to indicate the omission of one or more letters
  746. spherical
    relating to a round, three-dimensional closed surface
  747. myriad
    a large indefinite number
  748. synergy
    the working together of two or more things to produce an effect
  749. democracy
    the orientation of those who favor government by the people
  750. topical
    pertaining to the surface of a body part
  751. analysis
    abstract separation of something into its various parts
  752. agnostic
    a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable
  753. thermal
    relating to or associated with heat
  754. allegory
    a short moral story
  755. protocol
    forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by officials
  756. polymer
    a naturally occurring or synthetic compound
  757. ergonomic
    designed to maximize workers' comfort and efficiency
  758. protein
    an organic compound essential to living cells
  759. autopsy
    an examination and dissection of a dead body
  760. angelic
    relating to spiritual beings attendant upon God
  761. demotic
    of or for the common people
  762. periscope
    an instrument providing a view of an obstructed field
  763. monotonous
    sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
  764. macron
    a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound
  765. hippopotamus
    a large plant-eating animal often found near African rivers
  766. hypocrisy
    pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not have
  767. metamorphosis
    striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
  768. paradigm
    a standard or typical example
  769. pneumatic
    relating to or using air or a similar gas
  770. burrito
    a flour tortilla folded around a filling
  771. alligator
    an amphibious reptile related to crocodiles
  772. chinchilla
    small rodent with soft pearly grey fur
  773. pueblo
    a Native American village in the southwestern United States
  774. quesadilla
    a tortilla that is filled with cheese and heated
  775. flamenco
    a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies
  776. cabana
    a small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or pool
  777. filibuster
    a tactic for delaying legislation by making long speeches
  778. cilantro
    Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley
  779. mesa
    flat tableland with steep edges
  780. cafeteria
    a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
  781. mantilla
    a woman's silk or lace scarf
  782. gazpacho
    a cold soup made with tomatoes
  783. cedilla
    a diacritical mark (,) placed below the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced as an s
  784. Amarillo
    a city in the northern panhandle of Texas
  785. bolero
    a Spanish dance in triple time accompanied by guitar
  786. embargo
    a government order imposing a trade barrier
  787. mariachi
    a group of traditional Mexican folk musicians
  788. canasta
    a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers
  789. machismo
    exaggerated masculinity
  790. hacienda
    the main house on a ranch or large estate
  791. flotilla
    a fleet of small craft
  792. vigilante
    a person who takes the law into his or her own hands
  793. tortilla
    thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour
  794. fiesta
    a public celebration or party
  795. bongo
    a small drum; played with the hands
  796. oregano
    aromatic Eurasian perennial
  797. buffalo
    a ruminant mammal resembling an ox
  798. Alamo
    a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836
  799. Argentine
    of or relating to or characteristic of Argentina or its people
  800. cordovan
    a fine leather originally made in Cordoba, Spain
  801. tomatillo
    Mexican annual naturalized in eastern North America having yellow to purple edible fruit resembling small tomatoes
  802. sierra
    a range of mountains
  803. junta
    a group of officers who rule a country after seizing power
  804. sombrero
    a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim
  805. bonanza
    a sudden happening that brings good fortune
  806. enchilada
    filled tortilla baked in chili-seasoned tomato sauce
  807. fandango
    a provocative Spanish courtship dance in triple time
  808. tornado
    a violently destructive windstorm occurring over land
  809. adios
    a farewell remark
  810. peccadillo
    a petty misdeed
  811. vanilla
    any of numerous climbing plants having fleshy leaves
  812. anchovy
    small herring-like fish often canned whole or as paste
  813. junco
    small North American finch seen chiefly in winter
  814. castanets
    pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone made to click together
  815. lariat
    a long looped rope used to catch animals
  816. renegade
    someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
  817. barrio
    a district in a Spanish-speaking country
  818. bolivar
    the basic unit of money in Venezuela; equal to 100 centimos
  819. desperado
    a bold outlaw
  820. duenna
    a woman chaperon
  821. sassafras
    yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America
  822. novillero
    a bullfighter who is required to fight bulls less than four years of age
  823. punctilio
    a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
  824. picaresque
    (of fiction) involving clever rogues or adventurers
  825. vaquero
    a cowboy or cattle driver
  826. sarsaparilla
    any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves
  827. conquistador
    a 16th-century Spanish conqueror of Peru and Mexico
  828. ninja
    a member of the ninja who were trained in martial arts and hired for espionage or sabotage or assassinations; a person skilled in ninjutsu
  829. shogun
    a hereditary military dictator of Japan
  830. samurai
    feudal Japanese military aristocracy
  831. tsunami
    a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave
  832. mikado
    the emperor of Japan
  833. geisha
    a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing
  834. kudzu
    a type of fast-growing vine
  835. sumo
    a Japanese form of wrestling
  836. geta
    footwear usually with wooden soles
  837. sushi
    cold rice and vinegar topped or rolled with raw fish
  838. honcho
    a manager or person who is in charge
  839. teriyaki
    meat or seafood marinated in soy sauce and grilled or broiled
  840. haiku
    an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines
  841. wasabi
    A Japanese plant with a thick green root
  842. banzai
    a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph
  843. koan
    a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution
  844. Kami
    one the Shinto deities
  845. miso
    a fermented soybean paste used in Japanese food
  846. sayonara
    a farewell remark
  847. tofu
    a soft, white, cheeselike food made from soybeans
  848. karate
    a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat
  849. sashimi
    very thinly sliced raw fish
  850. origami
    the art of folding paper
  851. tycoon
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  852. satori
    (Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden spiritual enlightenment
  853. sukiyaki
    a hot pot dish with beef, vegetables, tofu, and broth
  854. karaoke
    singing popular songs accompanied by a recording
  855. Nisei
    a person born in the United States of parents who emigrated from Japan
  856. staccato
    (music) separating the notes
  857. semolina
    milled product of durum wheat used in pasta
  858. piazza
    a public square with room for pedestrians
  859. spinet
    a small and compactly built upright piano
  860. vendetta
    a blood feud between members of opposing parties
  861. graffiti
    unauthorized drawings or writing on walls in public places
  862. falsetto
    a male singing voice with artificially high tones
  863. extravaganza
    any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment
  864. gondola
    long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled by a single rower
  865. Galleria
    a genus of Pyralidae
  866. balcony
    a platform projecting from the wall of a building
  867. libretto
    the words of an opera or musical play
  868. maestro
    an artist of consummate skill
  869. stucco
    a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces
  870. malaria
    a disease caused by parasites transmitted by mosquito bite
  871. allegro
    in a quick and lively tempo
  872. piccolo
    a small flute; pitched an octave above the standard flute
  873. pesto
    a sauce made of basil and typically served with pasta
  874. salami
    highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried
  875. finale
    the closing section of a musical composition
  876. palmetto
    any of several low-growing palms with fan-shaped leaves
  877. cameo
    engraving or carving in low relief on a stone
  878. ballot
    a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
  879. influenza
    an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
  880. cadenza
    a solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music
  881. cantata
    a musical composition for voices and orchestra
  882. contraband
    distributed or sold illicitly
  883. credenza
    a flat-topped piece of furniture for storage
  884. ditto
    a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated
  885. scampi
    large shrimp sauteed in oil or butter and garlic
  886. rotunda
    a building having a circular plan and a dome
  887. regatta
    a series of boat races
  888. portfolio
    a large, thin case for loose papers or drawings or maps
  889. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  890. bravura
    brilliant and showy technical skill
  891. inferno
    a very intense and uncontrolled fire
  892. grotto
    a small cave, usually with attractive features
  893. ravioli
    small circular or square cases of dough with savory fillings
  894. aria
    an elaborate song for solo voice
  895. Parmesan
    hard dry sharp-flavored Italian cheese; often grated
  896. scenario
    a postulated sequence of possible events
  897. concerto
    a composition for orchestra and a soloist
  898. bandit
    an outlaw who is (usually) a member of a group
  899. sonata
    a musical composition of movements of contrasting forms
  900. confetti
    small bits of colored paper thrown for festive occasions
  901. cavalry
    troops trained to fight on horseback
  902. pistachio
    small tree of southern Europe and Asia Minor bearing small hard-shelled nuts
  903. incognito
    without revealing one's identity
  904. mascara
    makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes
  905. parapet
    a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
  906. belladonna
    perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine
  907. cauliflower
    a plant having an edible head of crowded white buds
  908. antipasto
    an appetizer or course of appetizers in an Italian meal
  909. harmonica
    a small rectangular instrument into which air is blown
  910. fresco
    a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
  911. ballerina
    a female ballet dancer
  912. harpsichord
    a musical instrument with strings plucked by plectra
  913. spaghetti
    pasta in the form of long strings
  914. vibrato
    slight, rapid variations in pitch above or below a musical note
  915. bambino
    a young child
  916. oratorio
    a musical composition for voices and orchestra
  917. contrapuntal
    having independent but harmonically related melodic parts
  918. macaroni
    pasta in the form of slender tubes
  919. fiasco
    a complete failure or collapse
  920. coloratura
    singing with florid ornamentation
  921. scherzo
    a fast movement (usually in triple time)
  922. zucchini
    marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
  923. charlatan
    a flamboyant deceiver
  924. ocarina
    egg-shaped terra cotta wind instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes
  925. vivace
    lively, in music
  926. intaglio
    a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate
  927. adagio
    slowly
  928. capricious
    determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
  929. maraschino
    distilled from fermented juice of bitter wild marasca cherries
  930. mozzarella
    mild white Italian cheese
  931. prosciutto
    Italian salt-cured ham usually sliced paper thin
  932. cappelletti
    small circular or square cases of dough with savory fillings
  933. paparazzo
    a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities
  934. garibaldi
    a loose high-necked blouse with long sleeves
  935. pizzicato
    with a light plucking staccato sound
  936. condor
    the largest flying bird in the western hemisphere
  937. muskrat
    beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur
  938. pampas
    the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
  939. bayou
    a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake
  940. poi
    Hawaiian dish of taro root pounded to a paste and often allowed to ferment
  941. totem
    emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant
  942. cacao
    a tropical tree producing beans used to make chocolate
  943. chipotle
    a ripe jalapeno pepper that is dried and used in cooking
  944. chocolate
    a food made from roasted ground cacao beans
  945. tomato
    mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable
  946. jaguar
    a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
  947. succotash
    fresh corn and lima beans with butter or cream
  948. mole
    a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
  949. iguana
    large tropical American arboreal lizard with a spiny crest
  950. hogan
    a Navajo lodge covered with earth
  951. hominy
    hulled corn with the bran and germ removed
  952. caribou
    Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes
  953. quinine
    a bitter extract from cinchona bark, used to treat malaria
  954. coyote
    small wolf native to western North America
  955. cashew
    a kidney-shaped nut
  956. mahimahi
    large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
  957. tuckahoe
    perennial herb of the eastern United States having arrowhead-shaped leaves and an elongate pointed spathe and green berries
  958. skunk
    American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled; in some classifications put in a separate subfamily Mephitinae
  959. muumuu
    a woman's loose unbelted dress
  960. maraca
    a rattle-like instrument that is shaken to make noise
  961. buccaneer
    someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea
  962. caucus
    meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
  963. toucan
    a brilliantly colored bird with a large beak
  964. hurricane
    a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds
  965. jerky
    marked by abrupt starts and stops
  966. wigwam
    a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape
  967. toboggan
    a long narrow sled without runners
  968. powwow
    a council of or with Native Americans
  969. tamale
    corn and cornmeal dough stuffed with a meat mixture then wrapped in corn husks and steamed
  970. luau
    an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party
  971. hickory
    an American hardwood tree bearing edible nuts
  972. toboggan
    a long narrow sled without runners
  973. powwow
    a council of or with Native Americans
  974. tamale
    corn and cornmeal dough stuffed with a meat mixture then wrapped in corn husks and steamed
  975. luau
    an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party
  976. hickory
    an American hardwood tree bearing edible nuts
  977. pecan
    tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts
  978. woodchuck
    a reddish brown North American rodent
  979. puma
    large American feline resembling a lion
  980. petunia
    any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers
  981. llama
    a cud-chewing, South American animal related to the camel
  982. wampum
    small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency
  983. opossum
    nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
  984. ipecac
    a medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting
  985. terrapin
    any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water
  986. coati
    omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America
  987. menhaden
    shad-like North American marine fishes used for fish meal and oil and fertilizer
  988. ocelot
    nocturnal wildcat of Central America and South America having a dark-spotted buff-brown coat
  989. jacamar
    tropical American insectivorous bird having a long sharp bill and iridescent green or bronze plumage
  990. sachem
    a chief of a North American tribe or confederation
  991. quell
    suppress or crush completely
  992. bower
    a framework that supports climbing plants
  993. keen
    intense or sharp
  994. alderman
    a member of a city or town government
  995. cleanser
    a preparation used to remove dirt or unwanted substances
  996. sallow
    unhealthy looking
  997. gristle
    tough elastic tissue found in meat
  998. nestle
    move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
  999. abide
    dwell
  1000. gospel
    the written body of teachings accepted by a religious group
  1001. nether
    lower
  1002. farthing
    a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
  1003. wanton
    a lewd or immoral person
  1004. mattock
    a kind of pick that is used for digging
  1005. behoove
    be appropriate or necessary
  1006. hustings
    the activities involved in political campaigning
  1007. anvil
    a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
  1008. hassock
    a cushion for kneeling on
  1009. watery
    filled with water
  1010. earthenware
    ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
  1011. bookkeeping
    the activity of recording business transactions
  1012. daily
    of or belonging to or occurring every day
  1013. stringy
    consisting of or containing string or strings
  1014. newfangled
    needlessly modern, different, or innovative
  1015. knavery
    lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
  1016. hundredth
    position 100 in a countable series of things
  1017. barrow
    a cart for carrying small loads
  1018. paddock
    a pen for horses
  1019. mongrel
    derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine
  1020. whirlpool
    a powerful circular current of water
  1021. dreary
    lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
  1022. dross
    worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
  1023. earwig
    any of numerous insects of the order Dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen
  1024. fennel
    any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems
  1025. behest
    an authoritative command or request
  1026. furlong
    a unit of length equal to 220 yards
  1027. threshold
    the starting point for a new state or experience
  1028. loam
    a rich soil consisting of sand, clay and organic materials
  1029. hawthorn
    a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
  1030. forlorn
    marked by or showing hopelessness
  1031. aspen
    any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind
  1032. barley
    a plant grown for forage and grain
  1033. orchard
    a small cultivated area where fruit trees are planted
  1034. fiend
    an evil supernatural being
  1035. windily
    in a verbose manner
  1036. fiery
    like or suggestive of a flame
  1037. creepy
    causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin
  1038. gnat
    any of various small biting flies
  1039. dairy
    a farm where dairy products are produced
  1040. timely
    done or happening at the appropriate moment
  1041. womanly
    befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
  1042. worrisome
    causing distress or anxiety
  1043. hurdle
    a light barrier that competitors must leap over in races
  1044. icicle
    ice resembling a pendent spear formed by dripping water
  1045. hue
    the quality of a color determined by its dominant wavelength
  1046. dearth
    an insufficient quantity or number
  1047. blithe
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  1048. reckless
    marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
  1049. belay
    turn a rope around something in order to secure it
  1050. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  1051. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
  1052. fickle
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  1053. nostril
    either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
  1054. slaughter
    the killing of animals, as for food
  1055. linseed
    the seed of flax used as a source of oil
  1056. nightingale
    European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
  1057. kith
    your friends and acquaintances
  1058. yield
    give or supply
  1059. quiver
    shake with fast, tremulous movements
  1060. mermaid
    a mythical sea creature that is half woman and half fish
  1061. linden
    any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber
  1062. hearth
    a built-in space in a wall where a fire can be built
  1063. goatee
    a small chin beard trimmed to a point
  1064. dealership
    a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area
  1065. learned
    having or showing profound knowledge
  1066. errand
    a short trip taken in the performance of a necessary task
  1067. broadleaf
    having relatively broad rather than needlelike or scalelike leaves
  1068. rendezvous
    a meeting planned at a certain time and place
  1069. workmanship
    skill in an occupation or trade
  1070. dogged
    stubbornly unyielding
  1071. manhandle
    handle roughly
  1072. roughhewn
    (of stone or timber) shaped or cut crudely
  1073. kipper
    salted and smoked herring
  1074. pinafore
    a sleeveless dress resembling an apron
  1075. heifer
    young cow
  1076. kirtle
    a garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages
  1077. chary
    characterized by great caution
  1078. mistletoe
    Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas
  1079. Wiccan
    of or relating to Wicca
  1080. salve
    a preparation applied externally as a soothing remedy
  1081. cockatoo
    a white or light-colored crested parrot often kept as a pet
  1082. furlough
    a temporary leave of absence, especially from military duty
  1083. holster
    a sheath for carrying a handgun
  1084. trawl
    a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)
  1085. cruller
    a small cake formed into twisted strips and fried
  1086. brackish
    slightly salty
  1087. buckwheat
    an annual Asian plant with edible seeds and pinkish-white flowers
  1088. crimp
    make ridges into by pinching together
  1089. floss
    a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth
  1090. catkin
    a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence
  1091. ravel
    disentangle or separate out
  1092. trek
    any long and difficult trip
  1093. gruff
    blunt and unfriendly or stern
  1094. blister
    an elevation of the skin filled with fluid
  1095. muddle
    make clouded as with sediment
  1096. staple
    material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
  1097. screen
    partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
  1098. Netherlander
    a native or inhabitant of Holland
  1099. ticket
    a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
  1100. boodle
    a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until the sequence stops; the player who plays a card matching one in the layout wins all the chips on that card
  1101. loiter
    linger, remain, or wait around for no apparent reason
  1102. wintergreen
    any of several evergreen perennials of the genus Pyrola
  1103. bruin
    large ferocious bear of Eurasia
  1104. spoor
    the trail left by a person or an animal
  1105. pickle
    vegetables preserved in brine or vinegar
  1106. bowery
    like a bower; leafy and shady
  1107. freebooter
    someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
  1108. uproar
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  1109. yacht
    an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power
  1110. decoy
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  1111. walrus
    either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
  1112. bluff
    a high steep bank
  1113. cruiser
    a large fast warship
  1114. polder
    low-lying land that has been reclaimed and is protected by dikes (especially in the Netherlands)
  1115. splice
    join the ends of
  1116. huckster
    an aggressive and dishonest seller or advertiser
  1117. tattle
    divulge confidential information or secrets
  1118. scrabble
    grope, scratch, or feel searchingly
  1119. isinglass
    any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity
  1120. rabbit
    any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
  1121. handsome
    pleasing in appearance
  1122. gulden
    the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents
  1123. guilder
    the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents
  1124. dune
    a ridge of sand created by the wind
  1125. guy
    an informal term for a youth or man
  1126. potash
    a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry
  1127. trigger
    lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
  1128. skipper
    the naval officer in command of a military ship
  1129. mizzle
    very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
  1130. snuff
    inhale audibly through the nose
  1131. harpoon
    a spear with a barbed point for catching large fish
  1132. easel
    an upright tripod for displaying something
  1133. waffle
    a batter cake baked and pressed between two patterned metal plates
  1134. beleaguer
    annoy persistently
  1135. wiseacre
    an irritating person who is or pretends to be smart
  1136. caboose
    a car on a freight train for use of the train crew
  1137. howitzer
    a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
  1138. stipple
    engrave by means of dots and flicks
  1139. hustle
    move or cause to move energetically or busily
  1140. bundle
    a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
  1141. Flemish
    of or relating to Flanders or its people or language or culture
  1142. frolic
    play boisterously
  1143. scum
    a film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid
  1144. clapboard
    a long thin board with one edge thicker than the other
  1145. excise
    remove by cutting
  1146. package
    a wrapped container
  1147. foist
    force onto another
  1148. mart
    an area in town where goods are set up for purchase
  1149. etch
    carve or cut a design or letters into
  1150. croon
    sing softly
  1151. hock
    joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals
  1152. daffodil
    any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
  1153. scow
    any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
  1154. stripe
    a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
  1155. school
    an educational institution
  1156. maelstrom
    a powerful circular current of water
  1157. hartebeest
    a large African antelope with lyre-shaped horns that curve backward
  1158. witloof
    widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green
  1159. schipperke
    breed of small stocky black dogs originally used as watchdogs on boats in the Netherlands and Belgium
  1160. flense
    strip the blubber or skin from (a whale or seal)
  1161. springbok
    a South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air
  1162. keeshond
    a spitz-like dog having a shaggy greyish coat and tightly curled tail originating in Holland
  1163. hollandaise
    a sauce made from melted butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice
  1164. apartheid
    a social policy of racial segregation
  1165. wainscot
    wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room
  1166. gulag
    a Russian prison camp for political prisoners
  1167. sable
    marten of northern Asian forests having dark brown fur
  1168. polka
    a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time
  1169. sputnik
    a Russian artificial satellite
  1170. babushka
    a headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin
  1171. baba
    a small cake leavened with yeast
  1172. parka
    a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
  1173. samovar
    a metal urn with a spigot at the base
  1174. slave
    a person who is forcibly held in servitude
  1175. tundra
    a vast treeless plain where subsoil is permanently frozen
  1176. glasnost
    a Soviet policy allowing freer discussion of social problems
  1177. kasha
    boiled or baked buckwheat
  1178. Bolshevik
    a Russian member of the left-wing majority group that followed Lenin and eventually became the Russian communist party
  1179. knish
    a baked or fried turnover filled with potato or meat
  1180. Soviet
    of or relating to or characteristic of the former Soviet Union or its people
  1181. babka
    a coffee cake often flavored with chocolate, nuts, or dried fruit
  1182. Cossack
    a member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill; they formed an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia
  1183. Slav
    any member of the people of eastern Europe or Asian Russia who speak a Slavonic language
  1184. kremlin
    citadel of a Russian town
  1185. mammoth
    extinct elephant widely distributed in the Pleistocene
  1186. Permian
    the geologic period from about 299 to 252 million years ago
  1187. paprika
    a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos
  1188. nebbish
    (Yiddish) a timid unfortunate simpleton
  1189. vampire
    a corpse rising at night to drink the blood of the living
  1190. cravat
    a scarf or band of cloth worn around the neck
  1191. borzoi
    tall fast-moving dog breed
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