1. abandon verb. to leave behind
2. abbreviation noun. to represent by a shortened form
3. ability noun. skill or knowledge to do something
4. absorb verb. to take in liquid
5. abstain verb. to choose not to do
6. absurd adjective. laughably senseless
7. academic adjective. having to do with learning
8. accelerate verb. to increase speed
9. accept verb. to take something offered
10. accessible adjective. able to be reached easily
11. accidentally adverb. caused by an unpredictable element
12. accommodate verb. to provide with somewhere to stay
13. accompaniment noun. something that happens or exists at the same time as something else
14. accomplice noun. a person who helps a lawbreaker commit an illegal act
15. accumulate verb. to collect or gather at an increasing quantity
16. achievement noun. something accomplished
17. acknowledgement noun. something recognized as valid or legal
18. acquaintance noun. someone who one knows slightly
19. acquiesce verb. to accept or agree to
20. acquittal noun. declaration of innocence
21. adolescent noun. stage of development between child and adult
22. advantageous adjective. giving help or benefit
23. advise verb. suggestions of what should be done in a particular situation
24. aerial adjective. inhabiting or frequenting the air
25. agility noun. sill in performing quickly and with ease
26. amateur noun. person who is rather unskilled in an activity
27. ambassador noun. a diplomat of the highest rank
28. ambulance noun. a vehicle specially equipped for carrying sick or injured people
29. amnesty noun. a general pardon
30. amphitheater noun. a round building without a roof
31. analysis noun. a detailed examination of structure and content
32. ancestor noun. a person from whom one is descended
33. ancient adjective. dating from very long ago
34. anxious adjective. worried, nervous, or fearful about what will or might happen
35. apostrophe noun. a punctuation mark used to show the omission of a letter or letters
36. apparatus noun. equipment
37. appearance noun. the way a person or thing looks
38. applaud verb. to show approval by clapping
39. applicant noun. a person applying for a job
40. appreciate verb. to be grateful or thankful
41. approach verb. the act of coming near
42. approximately adjective. not exact or accurate
43. archeology noun. the excavation and study of the remains of earlier civilizations
44. architect noun. a person who designs buildings
45. argued verb. heated exchange of views
46. arithmetic noun. a branch of mathematics
47. arrangement noun. in proper or previously planned
48. artificial adjective. made by human effort; nor occurring naturally
49. asphalt noun. a brown or black semisolid material
50. asthma noun. a respiratory disorder
51. athlete noun. a person who is good at sports
52. attendance noun. the act of being present
53. attract verb. to draw or pull by a physical force
54. audience noun. a group of spectators or listeners
55. authentic adjective. not false, genuine
56. autumn noun. the season between summer and winter; fall
57. auxiliary additional; supplementary
58. average a typical or usual amount
59. avoid to keep clear of
60. awesome inspiring or characterized by awe
61. awkward lacking skill; clumsy
62. bagel a doughnut –shaped bread
63. bankruptcy the state of being subject to legal process due to insolvency
64. beige a light grayish brown
65. beliefs something believed
66. belligerent engaged in warfare
67. benevolent characterized by goodwill
68. binoculars an optical device, for use with both eyes, consisting of two small telescopes
69. biscuit a small, soft, leavened bread
70. bizarre markedly unusual or odd
71. blasphemous exhibiting blasphemy; irreverent; profane.
72. blown inflated; destroyed
73. bough a large branch of a tree
74. bouquet a bunch of flowers
75. budget an estimate of expected income and expenses
76. bureau a chest of drawers
77. burglary breaking and entering a building with intent to steal
78. calendar a table with the days of each month and week in a year
79. callous thickened and hardened, as skin
80. camouflage the disguising of a military installation to conceal it from the enemy
81. campaign a series of military operations for a specific objective
82. canine of or like a dog
83. canyon a deep valley with steep sides
84. capable having ability
85. capably when something is done with ability
86. catastrophe a sudden and widespread disaster
87. category any division in a system of classification
88. caution alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation
89. cavalcade a procession of automobiles
90. cease to stop; discontinue
91. celery a plant with stiff, edible leafstalks
92. cemetery a burial ground for the dead
93. chameleon a lizard with the ability to change color
94. chandelier a decorative light fixture suspended from the ceiling
95. changeable liable to change or to be changed; variable
96. channel the deeper part of a river
97. chaotic completely confused or disordered
98. chaperone an older person who accompanies young unmarried couples
99. characteristic distinctive; typical
100. chasm a deep cleft in the earth’s surface; gorge
101. chiefs the leaders of an organized body of people
102. choir a group of singers
103. chronic habitual or continuing a long time
104. cinnamon the aromatic inner bark of an Indian tree, used as a spice
105. circle a curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center
106. cleanse to clean or purify
107. climate the prevailing weather conditions of a region
108. coarse composed of relatively large particles
109. cocoon a protective covering woven by certain insects
110. coincide to correspond exactly
111. colleague a fellow worker
112. colonel a military officer ranking above lieutenant colonel
113. colossal gigantic; huge
114. comfortable affording physical comfort or ease
115. comply to act in accordance with requests
116. conceivable capable of being conceived; imaginable
117. conductor the person in charge of a train
118. confetti small bits of paper thrown at festive events
119. congratulations an expression of pleasure in the success or good fortune of another
120. conscientious meticulous; careful
121. consciousness the state of being conscious; full activity of the mind and senses
122. consequence the result of an earlier occurrence
123. contagious transmitted by contact, as a disease
124. contrary opposite in character
125. contribute to give together with others
126. controlled held in check
127. controversial polemical
128. cooperation act of working together for a common purpose
129. copies imitations, reproductions of an original
130. correspondence communication by exchange of letters
131. corroborate to make more certain; confirm
132. counsel advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another
133. coupon a portion of an advertisement, entitling the holder to something, as a gift or discount
134. coyote a carnivorous, wolflike mammal of North America
135. creature anything created, whether animate or inanimate
136. criminal of the nature of or involving crime
137. cringe to shrink, bend, or crouch, especially in fear or servility; cower
138. critique an article or essay criticizing a literary or other work; review
139. crypt a subterranean chamber or vault used as a burial place
140. culprit a person guilty of or responsible for an offense or fault
141. cupboard a closet with shelves for dishes, cups
142. curiosity the desire to learn or know about anything
143. curious eager to learn or know
144. curriculum the regular or a particular course of study in a school
145. cushion a soft bag of cloth, or other material filled with feathers, air, foam, on which to sit
146. damaged something that has been injured or harmed, reducing value or usefulness
147. dangerous full of danger or risk
148. deficiency the state of being deficient; lacking
149. definitely in a clear and definite manner; positively
150. delivery the carrying and turning over of letters, goods, etc., to a designated recipient
151. democracy a state of society characterized by formal equality of rights and privileges
152. demonstrate to establish by arguments or reasoning; prove
153. departure divergence or deviation, as from a standard or rule
154. depth the quality of being deep
155. derelict left or deserted, as by the owner or guardian; abandoned
156. desolate barren or laid waste; devastated
157. dessert cake, pie, fruit, pudding, ice cream, etc., served as the final course of a meal
158. deterrent something used to discourage or restrain from proceeding
159. diagnosis the process of determining the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition
160. dialogue conversation between two or more persons
161. diameter a straight line passing from side to side of any figure or body, through its center
162. diamond a pure, extremely hard form of carbon, naturally crystallized
163. diaries daily records, usually private, especially of the writer's own experiences, feelings
164. dilemma any difficult or perplexing situation
165. disastrous causing great distress or injury
166. discrepancy an instance of inconsistency
167. dismissal a spoken or written order of discharge from employment, service, enrollment, etc.
168. distinction a marking off or distinguishing as different
169. distinctly in a clear manner
170. distributed given out
171. dormitory a room containing a number of beds and serving as communal sleeping quarters
172. drudgery distasteful, dull, or hard work
173. dyed tinted with a coloring material
174. earliest something occurring early or in the first period of time
175. echoes repetitions of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from an obstruction
176. economics the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods
177. electricity the science dealing with electric charges and currents
178. elevator a moving platform for carrying passengers or freight from one level to another
179. elimination the act of getting rid of something
180. embargo a restraint or hindrance
181. emergency an unexpected occurrence requiring immediate action
182. emphasize ay stress upon
183. encircle to form a circle around; surround
184. encouragement the act of inspiring with spirit or confidence
185. endeavor a strenuous effort
186. endurance the ability to continue despite adverse conditions
187. energy the capacity for activity; available power
188. engrossed occupied completely as the mind or attention
189. envelope a flat paper container, as for a letter usually having means of closure
190. envious expressing a feeling of covetousness with regard to another's things
191. environment the set of surrounding things, conditions
192. equator the great circle of the earth that is equidistant from the North Pole and South Pole
193. equilibrium a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces
194. equinox time when the sun crosses the earth's equator, making night and day of equal length
195. equipment anything kept, furnished, or provided for a specific purpose
196. equity something that is fair and just
197. escalator a continuously moving stairway on an endless loop for carrying passengers
198. espionage the act of spying
199. etiquette conventional requirements as to social behavior
200. exaggeration an overstatement
201. examination a careful inspection
202. excellent possessing outstanding quality
203. executive a person having administrative authority in an organization
204. exemplary worthy of imitation
205. exercise bodily or mental exertion, especially for the sake of training or improvement of health
206. exhausted drained of strength or energy
207. exhilaration invigorating condition
208. expedient fit or suitable for a purpose
209. expensive very high-priced; costly
210. experience a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something
211. exterior situated outside
212. extraordinary beyond what is usual
213. extremely in an exceedingly great degree
214. extricate to free or release from entanglement
215. facilitate to make easier
216. facsimile an exact copy, as of a book, painting, or manuscript
217. factory a building with facilities for the manufacture of goods
218. fallacy a deceptive or false notion
219. familiar commonly known or seen
220. fascinating of great interest
221. fashionable conforming to the fashion; stylish
222. fatigue weariness from bodily or mental exertion
223. faucet any device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe by opening or closing an orifice
224. faulty having defects or imperfections
225. feasible capable of being done
226. fiasco a complete failure
227. fictitious created by the imagination
228. fierce menacingly wild
229. finesse extreme delicacy or subtlety in action
230. fireproof resistant to destruction by fire
231. flamboyant strikingly bold or brilliant; showy
232. fluorescent strikingly bright
233. forbearance a refraining from something
234. forehead the part of the face above the eyebrows
235. foreign derived from another country
236. forgery the production of a spurious work that is claimed to be genuine
237. fossilize to convert into a fossil
238. fraction a very small part or segment of anything
239. frantic desperate or wild with excitement
240. frivolous self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose
241. frugal prudently saving or sparing
242. frustrate to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat
243. fulfill to carry out, or bring to realization
244. futility ineffectiveness; uselessness
245. future something that will exist or happen in time to come
246. galaxy a large system of stars held together by mutual gravitation
247. garbled to confuse unintentionally
248. gauge to appraise, estimate, or judge
249. genuine properly so called
250. ghastly shockingly frightful
251. ghetto a section of a city, inhabited by a minority, as a result of social or economic hardships
252. gorgeous splendid in appearance
253. gossiping idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others
254. governor a person charged with the direction or control of an institution, society, etc.
255. graffiti markings, written, spray-painted, or sketched on a public area
256. grammatically done pertaining to grammar, or a standard usage
257. grasp to hold firmly
258. grief keen mental suffering over affliction or loss
259. grievance resentment against an unfair act
260. grotesque odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character
261. guarantee something that assures a particular outcome or condition
262. gymnasium a room designed and equipped for indoor sports
263. habitat the natural environment of an organism
264. handkerchief a small piece of fabric, used especially for wiping one's face
265. hangar structure used for housing airplanes
266. haphazard characterized by lack of order
267. harass to disturb persistently
268. havoc great destruction or devastation
269. hazardous full of risk
270. headache a pain located in the head
271. heritage something that belongs to one by reason of birth
272. heroic characteristic of a hero
273. hindrance an impediment
274. honorary given for honor only, without the usual requirements
275. hostile characteristic of an enemy
276. hunger a compelling need for food
277. hygiene the science that deals with the preservation of health
278. hyphen a short line used to connect the parts of a compound word
279. hypocritical of the nature of hypocrisy
280. idle not active
281. illegal forbidden by law
282. imaginary existing only in the imagination; not real
283. immobilize to make immobile; to render ineffective
284. impartial not biased; fair
285. impasse a situation from which there is no escape
286. importance quality of being of great significance
287. impossibility condition of being impossible
288. impropriety an unsuitable act or expression
289. incapacitate to deprive of ability
290. incessant continuing without interruption
291. inconvenience quality or state of being not easily accessible
292. indispensable absolutely necessary
293. indisputable unquestionably real
294. individual a single human being, as distinguished from a group
295. infallible absolutely trustworthy
296. infamous having an extremely bad reputation
297. influence process of producing effects on the actions of another
298. influential having great influence
299. ingredient something that enters as an element into a mixture
300. inherit to receive by succession or will
301. innumerable: adj. Too many to be counted
302. inspiration: noun. a supposed power that stimulates the mind.
303. insufficient: adj. not enough or not adequate.
304. intelligent: adj. Good or quick at learning and understanding.
305. interrogate: verb. To question closely and thoroughly.
306. interruption: noun. To divide by passing or cutting through.
307. interview: noun. A conversation that aims at obtaining information.
308. inventory: noun. A formal and complete list of the articles found in a particular place.
309. invisible: adj. That cannot be seen.
310. involvement: noun. To take part or be implicated in.
311. irate: adj. Very angry.
312. irreconcilable: adj. Not agreeing or able to be brought into agreement.
313. irrelevant: adj. Not applicable or pertinent.
314. irresistible: adj. Too tempting to be resisted.
315. island: noun. An area of land entirely surrounded by water.
316. jealous: adj. Envious of someone else.
317. jewelry: noun. Articles worn for personal adornment
318. journey: noun: the process of traveling from one place to another.
319. judicious: adj. shrewd, sensible, wise or tactful.
320. junior: adj. a low or lower rank.
321. justifiable: adj. able to be proven or shown to be right.
322. juvenile: adj. young, youthful.
323. knitting: verb. to produce a fabric composed of interlocking loops of yarn.
324. laboratory: noun. a room or building equipped for conducting scientific experiments and
research.
325. laborious: adj. requiring hard work or effort.
326. labyrinth: noun. a complicated network of passages.
327. legal: adj. allowed by the law.
328. legibly: adv. clear enough to be read.
329. leisure: noun. freedom from the demands of work or duty.
330. liaison: noun. the contact maintained between military and organizational units.
331. lieutenant: noun. a naval officer ranking above a lieutenant junior grade.
332. liquidation: noun. to settle or pay a debt.
333. loaves: noun. portions of bread baked in an oblong mass.
334. logical: adj. according to the principles of logic.
335. longevity: noun. long life.
336. luggage: noun. suitcases, trunks, etc.
337. lunar: adj. of the moon.
338. luncheon: noun. a formal lunch.
339. machinery: noun. machines, collectively.
340. maintenance: noun. to keep in due condition.
341. malady: noun. a disorder or disease of the body.
342. malicious: adj. a desire to inflict harm or suffering upon another.
343. mammal: noun. a warm blooded vertebrate of the class that nourishes it’s young with milk
from maternal mammary glands.
344. management: noun. the act or process of managing.
345. mandatory: adj. containing or being a command.
346. maneuver: noun. a planned movement of troops, warships, etc.
347. manor: noun. a feudal estate.
348. marriage: noun. the state of being married.
349. marvelous: adj. superbly fine.
350. mayonnaise: noun. a thick dressing of eggs, vinegar or lemon.
351. meander: v. to proceed by a winding course.
352. mechanic: noun. a person who repairs machinery.
353. melee: n. a confused hand-to-hand fight.
354. messenger: noun. a person who conveys messages or parcels.
355. metamorphosis: noun. a change in form from one stage to the next in the life of an
organism.
356. meteor: noun. a meteoroid that has entered the earth’s atmosphere.
357. meticulous: adj. taking or showing extreme care about minute details.
358. mileage: noun. the aggregate number of miles traveled in a given time.
359. miniature: noun. a representation of something on a small or reduced scale.
360. minute: adj. extremely small.
361. miscellaneous: adj. consisting of members or elements of different kinds.
362. mischievous: adj. causing annoyance.
363. misspelled: adj. to be spelled incorrectly.
364. misunderstand: verb. to interpret incorrectly.
365. mortgage: noun. a conveyance of an interest in property as security for the payment of a
loan.
366. mosquito: noun. an insect, the female of which suck the blood of humans.
367. mourn: verb. to feel or express sorrow or grief.
368. murmur: noun. a low and indistinct continuous sound.
369. muscle: noun. bodily tissue composed of elongated cells that contract and produce
movement.
370. museum: noun. a building or place where where objects of permanent value, as works of art,
are kept and displayed.
371. musical: adj. of or producing music.
372. mute: adj. not speaking or silent.
373. myth: noun. a traditional or legendary story, especially one that involves gods and heroes
and explains a cultural practice or natural phenomenon.
374. nationality: noun. the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization.
375. nausea: noun. sickness at the stomach, accompanied by an involuntary impulse to vomit.
376. necessity: noun. something necessary or indispensable.
377. negligent: adj. guilty of or characterized by neglect.
378. negligible: adj. so small or unimportant as to be safely disregarded.
379. negotiate: verb. to deal or bargain with another or others.
380. neighborhood: noun. a district or locality, often with reference to it’s character.
381. neutral: adj. not taking the part in either side of a dispute or war.
382. newsstand: noun. a stall or stand in which newspapers and periodicals are sold.
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noncommittal: adj. having or giving no particular view, feeling, etc.
nostalgia: noun. a sentimental longing for something in the past.
noticeable: adj. attracting notice or attention.
notoriety: noun. the quality or state of being notorious.
novel: a narrative prose of considerable length.
novice: noun. a person who is new to a situation or position.
nuisance: noun. an annoying person, thing, etc.
numerator: noun. the term of a fraction written above the line.
nurture: verb. to feed and protect.
oases: fertile areas in a desert region.
oasis: noun. a fertile area in a desert region.
obedient: adj. compliant with or submissive to authority.
obsolete: adj. no longer in general use.
obstinate: adj. stubborning adhering to a purpose opinion.
occasion: noun. a particular time especially as marked by certain occurrences.
occasionally: adv. from time to time.
occurring: verb. happening, taking place.
official: noun. a person holding an office or charged with certain duties.
ominous: adj. portending evil or harm.
omitted: adj. left out, not included.
omnipotent: adj. having unlimited authority or power.
opinion: noun. a belief based on grounds insufficient to produce certainty.
ordinarily: adv. generally, usually.
oscillate: verb. to swing to and fro.
outrageous: adj. of or involving gross injury or wrong.
overwhelming: adj. overpowering in mind or feeling.
pageant: noun. a costumed procession or parade forming part of public festivities.
pamphlet: noun. a short unbound publication, often of a contemporary or controversial
subject.
pandemonium: noun. wild uproar or disorder.
parachute: noun. a folding umbrellalike device for allowing a person, object, etc., to descend
slowly from a height.
parallel: adj. extending in the same direction, equidistant at all points.
parliament: noun. the national legislature in various countries.
passenger: a person traveling in a mode of transport who is not the operator.
pastime: noun. something as a hobby, that makes time pas agreeably.
pattern: noun. a decorative design composed of elements in a regular arrangement.
pedestrian: noun. a person who travels on foot.
pediatrician: noun. a doctor concerned with the development, care, and diseases of children.
penalties: noun. punishments for a violation of a law or rule.
penicillin: noun. any of several antibiotics widely used to prevent and treat bacterial infection
and other diseases.
percent: noun. one one-hundredth part.
peril: noun. grave risk, jeopardy.
perseverance: noun. to insist on pursuing something in spite of obstacles.
personal: adj. of or concerning a particular person.
persuade: verb. to induce to believe.
pessimism: noun. the tendency to see only what is gloomy.
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phantom: noun. an apparition or specter.
phenomenon: noun. a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable.
physical: adj. of the body.
piano: adj. soft.
picturesque: adj. visually charming, as if resembling a painting.
plaintiff: noun. one who brings a suit in a court.
playwright: noun. a writer of plays.
plumber: noun. a person who installs and repairs pipes.
politician: noun. a person who is active in politics.
pollution: noun. something harmful or unclean.
popularity: noun. to be approved or favored by people in general.
potential: adj. possible, as opposed to actual.
potpourri: noun. a fragrant mix of dried flower petals and spices.
precipice: noun. a cliff with a vertical or overhanging face.
predecessor: noun. a person who precedes another in an office.
preferable: adj. more desirable.
prestigious: adj. with reputation or influence arising from success.
principal: adj. first in rank, importance, value, etc.
privilege: noun. a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed by a particular person or group.
profitable: adj. able to leave a monetary surplus after all expenses of a business transaction
or venture have been met.
pronunciation: noun. the conventional patterns of treatment of the sounds of a language.
propeller: noun. a device having a revolving hub with rotating blades.
prosperous: adj. having or characterized by success or wealth.
protein: noun. any of numerous organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of
every life form.
proximity: noun. nearness in place, time, relation, etc.
pseudonym: noun. a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identity.
psychiatry: noun. the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment
of mental disorders.
psychologist: noun. a specialist in the science of the mind.
puny: adj. of less than normal size and length.
putter: verb. to occupy oneself in a leisurely manner.
qualifying: verb. proving with proper or necessary skills , knowledge, or credentials.
qualm: noun. a sudden feeling of a prehension.
quibble: noun. a petty criticism.
radius: noun. a straight line extending from the center of a circle to the circumference.
raisin: noun. a dried sweet grape.
ratio: noun. the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times
the first contains the second.
recipe: noun. a set of instructions for preparing food or drink.
recipient: one that receives.
reciprocate: verb. to give or feel in return.
recruit: noun. a new member, especially a newly enlisted member of the armed forces.
recurrent: adj. occurring or appearing again.
recyclable: adj. fit to treat or process so as to make suitable for reuse.
referred: verb. directed to a person or place, as for information or aid.
regular: adj. usual, customary.
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rehearsal: noun. a usual private practice session in preparation for a public performance.
reign: noun. the period in which a sovereign occupies a throne.
relevant: adj. bearing upon the matter at hand.
relieve: verb. to free or ease from pain.
remarkable: adj. notably unusual.
remembrance: noun. a recollection, memory.
replacement: noun. a person or thing that replaces another.
reptile: noun. an air breathing vertebrate characterized by a bony skeleton and a covering of
dry scales or horny plates.
requirement: noun. a need of something.
retrieve: verb. to recover or regain.
rhythmic: adj. periodic, as motion.
roam: verb. to walk or travel without purpose or direction.
roommate: noun. a person who shares a room or apartment with another.
routine: noun. a customary or regular course of procedure.
rural: adj. of or characteristic of the country.
rustic: of or appropriate for the country.
sabotage: noun. deliberate damage of equipment or interference with production.
safety: noun. the state of being safe.
saga: a narrative of heroic exploits.
salute: noun. a formal gesture of respect.
satisfactorily: adj. giving or affording satisfaction.
satisfy: verb. to fulfill the desires, needs, or demands of something.
scarcity: noun. insufficiency to satisfy a need or demand.
scavenger: noun. an animal that feeds on dead organic mater.
scenery: noun. all the features that give character to a landscape.
schism: noun. division or disunion.
scientific: adj. systematic or accurate in the manner of an exact science.
scissors: noun. a cutting instrument consisting of two blades pivoted together.
scourge: noun. a whip or lash.
secretary: noun. a person in charge of records and correspondence for an organization.
seethe: verb. to surge or form as if boiling.
senior: adj. older or elder.
sentence: noun. a juridical decision decreeing punishment to be inflicted.
separately: adv. kept apart or divided by barrier.
service: noun. an act of helpful activity.
serviceable: adj. being useful.
shampoo: noun. a special cleansing preparation that produces suds.
shear: verb. to cut.
sieve: noun. a utensil with a meshed or perforated surface for sifting or straining.
significance: noun. importance, consequence.
simile: noun. a figure of speech in which two distinct things are compared by using “like” or
“as” .
sincerely: adv. free of deceit or hypocrisy.
skeptical: adj. questioning the validity or truth of religion or religious tenets.
sketch: noun. a simply or hastily executed drawing.
skirmish: noun. a fight between small bodies of groups.
solar: adj. of, or determined by, or proceeding from the sun.
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solemn: adj. grave, serious.
sophomore: noun. a student in the second year of high school or college.
southern: adj. in or toward the south.
souvenir: noun. an article kept as a reminder, as of a place visited.
spacious: adj. containing much space.
spaghetti: noun. pasta in the shape of long strings.
spasmodic: adj. of or characterized by spasms.
specific: adj. clearly specified, precise, or explicit.
sponge: noun. an aquatic animal with a porous skeleton.
spontaneous: adj. coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency.
stationery: noun. writing materials.
statistics: noun. the science that deals with the analysis and interpretation of numerical data.
statues: noun. a carved, molded, cast, or sculpted three-dimensional work of art.
strenuous: adj. characterized by or calling for vigorous exertion.
struggling: noun. an act or instance of struggle.
studios: noun. the work-rooms of an artist.
studious: adj. disposed or given to diligent study.
subsequent: adj. following in order.
succinct: adj. characterized by brevity.
superintendent: noun. a person who oversees or directs.
supersede: verb. to replace, as in power or authority.
surface: noun. the outermost or uppermost layer or area of something.
surgeon: noun. a physician who specializes in operating on the body with instruments.
surveillance: noun. a watch kept over someone or something as a suspect.
susceptible: adj. liable or subject to influence.
suspicious: adj. tending to cause suspicion.
swelter: verb. to suffer from oppressive heat.
sword: noun. a weapon with a long, sharp-edged blade affixed to a hilt.
synthesis: noun. the combining of elements into a single unified entity.
systematic: adj. having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan.
technically: adv. peculiar to or characteristic of a particular art, science, profession, trade,
etc.
technician: noun. a person skilled in the technique of an art or science.
telephones: noun. an apparatuses or systems for transmission of sound to a distant point,
especially by electric devices.
thicken: verb. to make or become more profound or intricate.
thoughtful: adj. showing consideration for others.
threat: noun. a declaration of an intention to cause harm.
tomatoes: noun. plural. large, pulpy berries, red when ripe, eaten as a vegetable.
tongue: noun. a movable organ in the mouth, functioning in tasting, eating, and, in humans,
speaking.
traitor: noun. a person who betrays another, a cause or any trust.
transferring: verb. conveying or removing from one person or place to another.
treasure: noun. accumulated wealth, as money or jewels.
tremor: noun. involuntary shaking of the body.
trophies: noun. plural. anything taken in war, competition, etc.
tunnel: noun. an underground passage.
turbulent: adj. being in a state of agitation.
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tutor: noun. a person employed to instruct another.
ubiquitous: adj. existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time.
unanimous: adj. being in or showing complete agreement.
unbelievable: adj. too improbable to be believed.
unconscious: adj. lacking awareness, sensation, or cognition.
uncouth: adj. awkward, clumsy, or unmannerly.
underneath: prep. directly beneath.
undoubtedly: adv. not disputed.
unenforceable: adj. unable to be put or kept in force.
unforgettable: adj. impossible to forget.
unique: adj. existing as the only one of a kind.
unmistakeable: adj. not able to be mistaken, obvious.
unsuccessful: adj. not achieving or not attended with success.
vaccinate: verb. to inoculate with a vaccine.
vacuum: noun. a space entirely devoid of matter.
valuable: adj. having considerable monetary worth.
variegated: adj. made varied in appearance.
variety: noun. the state of being diversified.
vegetable: noun. a plant whose fruits, seeds, roots, tubers, bulbs, stems, leaves, or flower
plants are used as food.
vein: noun. one of the system of branching vessels or tubes conveying blood from various
parts of the body to the heart.
vengeance: noun. infliction of injury, harm, or humiliation in return for an injury or offense.
venom: noun. the poisonous fluid secreted by some animals, and introduced into the victim
by bitting or stinging.
versatile: adj. capable or turning easily from one thing to another.
vigilant: adj. keenly watchful.
vigorously: adv. strongly; actively; robustly.
villain: noun. a cruelly malicious person.
violation noun to break a law, promise or rule; to treat with disrespect
violence noun an unjust physical action of force or power
visualize verb to form a clear mental image
vivacious adj. attractively lively and animated
voucher n. piece of paper that can be exchanged for goods or services
vulnerable adj. easily attacked
whoever pron. a person referred to
withhold v. to refuse to give
wives n. plural of wife
wrestling v. fighting with someone with struggle
wrinkle n. small fold or line in the skin
yield v. to allow