# shortdefs

word: unlock
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to open the lock on (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to find out about (something that was secret or unknown) : reveal"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) available for use"}]


word: instructor
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who teaches a subject or skill : someone who instructs people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a teacher in a college or university who is not a professor"}]


word: thickly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that makes thick pieces, layers, etc."},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"with a lot of people, trees, etc., close together"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that is difficult to understand"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a large distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thin"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a specified distance from one surface to the opposite surface : having a specified thickness"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having parts that are close together"}]


word: circling
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to form a circle around (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to draw a circle around (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or go around (someone or something) in a circle"}]


word: spoon
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an eating or cooking tool that has a small shallow bowl attached to a handle"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"spoonful—often + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or pick up (food) with a spoon"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to feed (someone) with a spoon"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give someone information in a way that requires or allows no further thinking or effort"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small and cheap restaurant"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"brought into life by the process of birth"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having certain qualities or characteristics from the time of birth"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe the place where someone was born —often used in combination"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the hard pointed parts that grows on the head of some animals (such as cattle, goats, or sheep)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hard pointed part that grows on the nose of a rhinoceros"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the hard material of which horns are made"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the opening through which food passes into the body : the part of the face that includes the lips and the opening behind them"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opening in something—usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place where a river enters the ocean"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made of silver"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"containing silver"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to silver"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a slot or slots"}]


word: variety
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a number or collection of different things or people—usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of having or including many different things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular kind of person or thing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a store that sells many different kinds of products that are not expensive"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not unusual : ordinary or common"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a substance (such as pepper or nutmeg) that is used in cooking to add flavor to food and that comes from a dried plant and is usually a powder or seed —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that adds interest or excitement"}]


word: knot
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part that forms when you tie a piece of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part where something has become twisted or wrapped around itself —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a painful or uncomfortable feeling of tightness in part of your body"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to tie a section of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else so that a knot forms : to make a knot in (something); also : to connect (two or more parts or things) with a knot"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to develop a painful or uncomfortable feeling of tightness—often + up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (the score of a game or contest) equal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a complicated and difficult problem"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of knot that looks similar to a square knot but is much less strong"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"square knot"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong and simple type of knot —called also (chiefly British) reef knot"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a hole or wound in (a person's skin)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a hole) in something by using a sharp tool"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attach (someone or something) to something with a string, rope, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to pass (something, such as a string, ribbon, or rope) around itself in a way that attaches it to something or holds it in place : to make a knot or bow in (something) —often + to —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to close or hold (something) with a string, rope, etc., that is attached to it or wrapped around it"}]


word: sunrise
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the time when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning : dawn or daybreak"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the colors that are in the sky when the sun slowly appears above the horizon"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the time when the sun goes below the horizon in the evening"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the colors that are in the sky when the sun slowly goes below the horizon"}]


word: pet
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an animal (such as a dog, cat, bird, or fish) that people keep mainly for pleasure —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to address someone in a loving or friendly way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very interesting or important to a particular person"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (a cat, dog, child, etc.) with your hand in a loving or friendly way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to kiss and touch someone in a sexual way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a name that a person uses for someone to show love or affection"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that annoys or bothers a person very much —called also (British) pet hate"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a student in a class who is liked by the teacher and who is treated better than other students"}]


word: factor
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that cause something to happen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a number that evenly divides a larger number"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount by which another amount is multiplied or divided"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to consider or include (something) in making a judgment or calculation—+ in or into"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not consider or include (something) in making a judgment or calculation—+ out"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a substance that is present in the red blood cells of most people —called also Rhesus factor"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that increases risk; especially : something that makes a person more likely to get a particular disease or condition"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization—usually + to or toward"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to help to cause something to happen —usually + to"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to write (something, such as a story, poem, or essay) for a magazine"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a choice about (something) : to choose (something) after thinking about it —often followed by to + verb —often + what, where, whether, if, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to choose whether or not to believe (something) after thinking about it : to reach a conclusion about (something) because of evidence"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to end in a particular way : to determine what the result of (something) will be —often used as deciding"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to make choices quickly and confidently"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing something to end in a particular way : determining what the result of something will be"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very clear and obvious"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to officially decide (something) especially because of evidence or facts : to establish (something) exactly or with authority"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be the cause of or reason for (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to learn or find out (something) by getting information"}]


word: gleam
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small, bright light"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bright or shining quality"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small amount or sign of something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shine brightly"}]


word: destroying
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to end or no longer exist : to cause the destruction of (something) : to damage (something) so badly that it cannot be repaired"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to kill (an animal) especially because it is sick, injured, or dangerous"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to defeat (someone or something) easily or completely"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing a person to feel very unhappy or depressed"}]


word: tidy
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"clean and organized : not messy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"keeping things clean and organized"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"fairly large"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) tidy : to make (something) clean and organized —usually + up —+ up"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a container for storing small items"}]


word: character
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves : someone's personality—usually singular —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of qualities that are shared by many people in a group, country, etc.—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of qualities that make a place or thing different from other places or things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an actor who is known for playing many different and unusual characters"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of saying false things about a person usually in order to make the public stop liking or trusting that person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a symbol used in writing, typing, etc., that represents something other than a letter or number"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a bright color or a lot of different colors : full of color"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"interesting or exciting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being physically strong"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to resist being moved or broken by a force"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality that allows someone to deal with problems in a determined and effective way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of questions or problems that are designed to measure a person's knowledge, skills, or abilities"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a careful study of a part of the body or of a substance taken from the body"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a careful study of a small amount of water, soil, air, etc., in order to see if its quality is good, to find out if it contains a dangerous substance, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who sees something (such as a crime) happen —often + to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who makes a statement in a court about what he or she knows or has seen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is present at an event (such as a wedding) and can say that it happened"}]


word: oak
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and that produces acorns —called also oak tree"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the wood of an oak tree"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large type of oak tree that grows in the southern U.S."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a common bush in the western U.S. that causes a very itchy and painful rash on your skin if you touch it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"poison ivy"}]


word: symbol
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality—often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a letter, group of letters, character, or picture that is used instead of a word or group of words —usually + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the symbol ☮ that is used to say that peace is wanted instead of war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually famous person who is very sexually attractive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as an expensive car) that you own and that shows that you are wealthy or have a high social status"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of, relating to, or resembling a penis"}]


word: impossible
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to be done or to happen : not possible"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very difficult"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very difficult to deal with : very irritating or annoying"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an idea or vision that is created in your imagination and that is not real"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that you have wanted very much to do, be, or have for a long time"}]


word: joke
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something said or done to cause laughter"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a brief story with a surprising and funny ending"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is not worth taking seriously"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say things that are meant to cause laughter : to make jokes about someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a joke that is only understood by a particular group of people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a joke involving something that is done rather than said : a trick played on someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"April 1 celebrated as a day on which people play tricks on each other —called also All Fools' Day"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be aware of (sound) through the ear"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to listen to (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be told (something) —often + about"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"located on or near the inner side, edge, or surface of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"coming from someone within a group or organization : relating to or having information that is known only to a special group of people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done by someone within a group or organization"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"for the use of a single person or group : belonging to one person or group : not public"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not relating to a person's official position or job"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not known by the public or by other people : secret"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"operating or flowing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"going on steadily or repeatedly for a long period of time"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made during the course of a process or activity"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"used in or for standing"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done while in a standing position"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not flowing : stagnant"}]


word: lovely
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"attractive or beautiful especially in a graceful way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very good or likable"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very pleasing : fine"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a beautiful woman : a lovely woman"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular minute or hour shown by a clock"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the time in a particular area or part of the world"}]


word: ideal
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"exactly right for a particular purpose, situation, or person : perfect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an idea or standard of perfection or excellence"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is believed to be perfect : someone or something that you admire and want to imitate"}]


word: identify
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to know and say who someone is or what something is"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to find out who someone is or what something is"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show who someone is or what something is"}]


word: chat
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to talk with someone in a casual way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to talk over the Internet by sending messages back and forth in a chat room"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a light and friendly conversation"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a talk held over the Internet by people using a chat room —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a telephone service that people call in order to speak with other people about a certain topic"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a Web site or computer program that allows people to send messages to each other instantly over the Internet"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long narrow mark on a surface"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mark on the ground that shows the edge of the playing area in a sport"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area or border that separates two places —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a radio or television program in which usually well-known people talk about something or are interviewed —called also (British) chat show"}]


word: worried
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about problems or fears : to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen —often + about —sometimes + over —+ that"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) anxious or upset : to cause (someone) to worry"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"affected with a disease or illness : ill —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to people who are ill"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very annoyed or bored by something because you have had too much of it—+ of"}]


word: introduction
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of making a person known to others by name—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of introducing something: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of bringing something into practice or use for the first time"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something) : to require (something) —often used of things"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that some action is necessary —usually followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that it is important and necessary for someone to do something—followed by to + verb"}]


word: attend
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go to and be present at (an event, meeting, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to regularly go to (classes, church services, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to help or care for (someone, such as a patient)"}]


word: dealing
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the actions that are a main part of the relationship between people, groups, organizations, etc. : social or business interactions —often + with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of behaving or of doing business"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give cards to the players in a card game —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (something or an amount of something) to someone —usually + out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to buy and sell (drugs, art, etc.) as a business"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the practice of pretending to do or think one thing while really doing or thinking something different : dishonest or deceptive behavior"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a straight or direct way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in or into a vertical position"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without any delay : directly or immediately"}]


word: safely
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not able or likely to be lost, taken away, or given away"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not involving or likely to involve danger, harm, or loss"}]


word: weakened
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something or someone) weaker, less forceful, less effective, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become weaker, less forceful, less effective, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decrease in value when compared to money from other countries"}]


word: considering
entries:
[{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"when you think about or consider (something)—used to indicate a fact or situation that is being thought of when a statement is made —sometimes used informally in speech without a following object to suggest something that is being thought of without being specifically mentioned"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about (something or someone) carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about (something that is important in understanding something or in making a decision or judgment)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about (a person or a person's feelings) before you do something in order to avoid making someone upset, angry, etc."}]


word: including
entries:
[{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"having (someone or something) as part of a group or total"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have (someone or something) as part of a group or total : to contain (someone or something) in a group or as a part of something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone or something) a part of something"}]


word: mister
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used sometimes in writing instead of Mr."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"husband—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used in speech especially by children to address a man whose name is not known"}]


word: haze
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"dust, smoke, or mist that has filled the air so that you cannot see clearly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state of confusion"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the practice of playing unpleasant tricks on someone or forcing someone to do unpleasant things"}]


word: worthless
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having no financial value"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having no use, importance, or effect"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having no good qualities"}]


word: review
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of carefully looking at or examining the quality or condition of something or someone : examination or inspection —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a report that gives someone's opinion about the quality of a book, performance, product, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a magazine filled mostly with reviews and articles that describe the writer's thoughts or opinions about a subject—often used in titles"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look at or examine (something) carefully especially before making a decision or judgment"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to study or look at (something) again"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to describe or show (a series of things or events from the past)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a process by which a scholarly work (such as a paper or a research proposal) is checked by a group of experts in the same field to make sure it meets the necessary standards before it is published or accepted"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement of enthusiastic praise or approval —often plural in U.S. English —often used in the phrase rave review"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large party that lasts all night in which people dance to electronic dance music"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in or to a lower place than (something) : below or beneath (something) : underneath"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"guided or managed by (a person or group)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"controlled or affected by (something)"}]


word: pattern
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a repeated form or design especially that is used to decorate something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the regular and repeated way in which something happens or is done"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that happens in a regular and repeated way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make or design (something) so that it is similar to something else of the same type—usually used as (be) patterned + on or (US) after"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decorate or mark (something) with a design : to form a pattern on (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a course flown by an aircraft while waiting for permission to land —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way a person or animal acts or behaves"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way something (such as a machine or substance) moves, functions, or reacts"}]


word: unit
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a single thing, person, or group that is a part of something larger"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of a hospital where a particular type of care is provided"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular amount of length, time, money, etc., that is used as a standard for counting or measuring"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"mutual fund"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"garbage disposal"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to dogs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device in a kitchen sink that grinds up food waste so it can be washed down the drain —called also (British) waste disposal unit"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a section of a hospital where special medical equipment and services are provided for patients who are seriously injured or ill; also : the medical care provided in such a section"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of investment in which the money of many people is used to buy stock from many different companies —called also (British) unit trust"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"protected from danger or harm"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"providing protection from danger or harm"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"guarded so that no one can enter or leave without approval"}]


word: uniform
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a special kind of clothing that is worn by all the members of a group or organization (such as an army or team)"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not varying or changing : staying the same at all times, in all places, or for all parts or members"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a military uniform that is worn at formal events"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the letters and symbols (such as http://www.Merriam-Webster.com) that are the address of a Web site"}]


word: personality
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, etc., that makes a person different from other people —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"attractive qualities (such as energy, friendliness, and humor) that make a person interesting or pleasant to be with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"attractive qualities that make something unusual or interesting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a condition in which a person behaves in two very different ways at different times—sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation in which people admire and care about something or someone very much or too much"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small group of very devoted supporters or fans"}]


word: hawk
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a kind of bird that kills other birds and animals for food"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who supports war or the use of military force"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to offer (something) for sale especially by calling out or by going from one person to another : peddle"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to clear (material) from your throat by coughing, making a noise with your voice, etc.—usually + up"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of American hawk that has a reddish tail —called also redtail"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look at (someone or something) for an amount of time and pay attention to what is happening"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give your attention to (a situation, an event, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to care for (someone or something) for a period of time in order to make sure that nothing bad or unwanted happens"}]


word: passenger
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is traveling from one place to another in a car, bus, train, ship, airplane, etc., and who is not driving or working on it —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person in a group who does not do as much work as others"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a railroad car that carries passengers —called also (British) carriage"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front seat of a vehicle (such as a car) where a passenger sits"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bar that goes from one post or support to another and that is used to form a barrier"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bar used to hang something from"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the bars of steel that form a train's track—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of vehicles that travel on a track and are connected to each other and usually to an engine : a connected group of railroad cars —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people, vehicles, or animals that are moving in a line"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an orderly series of events, actions, or ideas"}]


word: lair
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place where a wild animal sleeps"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where someone hides or where someone goes to be alone and to feel safe or comfortable"}]


word: scoring
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get points, goals, runs, etc., in a game or contest"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be worth (a particular number of points) in a game or contest"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to officially record the number of points, goals, runs, etc., that each player or team gets in a game or contest"}]


word: user
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or thing that uses something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who frequently uses illegal drugs"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easy to use or understand"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the person who will eventually use a product"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a program that allows a person to work easily with a computer by using a mouse to point to small pictures and other elements on the screen—abbr. GUI"}]


word: deserter
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a soldier who leaves without permission : a military person who deserts"}]


word: lazy
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not liking to work hard or to be active"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having much activity : causing people to feel that they do not want to be active"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"moving slowly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a round tray that can be turned and that is used for serving food at a table"}]


word: staggering
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very large, shocking, or surprising"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or cause (someone) to move unsteadily from side to side"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shock or surprise (someone) very much"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to arrange (things) in a series of different positions or times"}]


word: belonging
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that someone or something should be in a particular place or situation"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be accepted and liked by the other people in a group"}]


word: achieve
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get or reach (something) by working hard"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become successful : to reach a goal"}]


word: platform
entries:
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word: killer
entries:
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word: arguing
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give reasons for or against something : to say or write things in order to change someone's opinion about what is true, what should be done, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to decide to do or not do something by giving reasons"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to disagree or fight by using angry words : quarrel"}]


word: protecting
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to keep (someone or something) from being harmed, lost, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to save (someone) from financial loss caused by fire, injury, damage, etc.—usually + against"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to stop opponents from scoring at (your goal)"}]


word: vine
entries:
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word: device
entries:
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word: shaken
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word: bearish
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having qualities like a bear—used especially to describe a large man"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"expecting the price of stocks to go down : characterized by falling stock prices"}]


word: depend
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used in speech in phrases like it depends and that depends to say that the answer to a question will be different in different situations"}]


word: lucky
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word: growling
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a deep threatening sound —often + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a low sound like the sound of a growling animal"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in an angry way"}]


word: electricity
entries:
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word: examine
entries:
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word: expedition
entries:
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word: sighting
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of seeing something or someone that is rarely seen or difficult to see—often + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to see (something or someone that is being looked for or that is rarely seen or difficult to see)"}]


word: qualification
entries:
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word: mix
entries:
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word: tunic
entries:
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word: primary
entries:
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word: falter
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop being strong or successful : to begin to fail or weaken"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to begin to walk or move in an unsteady way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to feel doubt about doing something"}]


word: divide
entries:
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word: generous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"freely giving or sharing money and other valuable things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"providing more than the amount that is needed or normal : abundant or ample"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing kindness and concern for others"}]


word: humor
entries:
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word: soil
entries:
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word: due
entries:
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word: pretend
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to act as if something is true when it is not true"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to imagine and act out (a particular role, situation, etc.)"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not real : imaginary"}]


word: candidate
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is trying to be elected —often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is being considered for a job, position, award, etc. —often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who meets all the requirements for something—often + for"}]


word: supple
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to bend or twist easily"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"soft and able to bend or fold easily"}]


word: bending
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to curve out of a straight line or position —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your body so that it is not straight"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of dressing and behaving like a member of the opposite sex"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing changes to the mind or to behavior : mind-altering"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very confusing, exciting, etc. : mind-blowing"}]


word: relative
entries:
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word: impulse
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden strong desire to do something —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small amount of energy that moves from one area to another"}]


word: unpleasant
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not pleasant or enjoyable : causing discomfort or pain"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not friendly"}]


word: mess
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very dirty or untidy state or condition—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something or someone that looks very dirty or untidy"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation that is very complicated or difficult to deal with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thick soup of vegetables and often meat"}]


word: behavior
entries:
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word: atmosphere
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mass of gases that surround a planet or star"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the air in a particular place or area—usually singular"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become clear: such as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go away"}]


word: champion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something (such as a team or an animal) that has won a contest or competition especially in sports —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who fights or speaks publicly in support of a person, belief, cause, etc. —often + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fight or speak publicly in support of (a person, belief, cause, etc.)"}]


word: contrast
entries:
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word: reservation
entries:
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word: bell
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word: clicking
entries:
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word: represent
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to act or speak officially for (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have a government position in which you speak or act for (a particular group, state, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to speak or act for (someone or something) in a court of law"}]


word: vaguely
entries:
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word: happiness
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being happy : joy"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an experience that makes you happy"}]


word: define
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show or describe (someone or something) clearly and completely"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show the shape, outline, or edge of (something) very clearly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a rule or limit that controls what something is or how something should be done—usually plural"}]


word: cheat
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to break a rule or law usually to gain an advantage at something —often + on or at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take something from (someone) by lying or breaking a rule —usually + out of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prevent (someone) from having something that he or she deserves or was expecting to get —usually used in the phrase feel cheated"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who cheats"}]


word: awakening
entries:
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word: growth
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the process of growing: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"natural increase in size —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the process of forming or developing something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to forests that have been growing for a long time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of events or actions that happen again and again in the same order : a repeating series of events or actions —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of regular and repeated actions that are done by a machine as part of a longer process"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bicycle or motorcycle —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of liquid, flame, etc., that comes out of something suddenly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short period of greatly increased effort, activity, or development"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short period of time"}]


word: earthquake
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a shaking of a part of the Earth's surface that often causes great damage —called also quake"}]


word: kissing
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (someone) with your lips as a greeting or as a way of showing love or sexual attraction"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (something) with your lips"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (something) gently or lightly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person and especially a relative who you know well enough to kiss in a formal way when you meet—often used figuratively to describe two things that are similar or closely related"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a kiss made with the mouths open and the tongues touching"}]


word: romantic
entries:
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word: trader
entries:
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word: operation
entries:
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word: smoothly
entries:
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word: luxury
entries:
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word: mentally
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the mind"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"existing or happening in the mind"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to or affected by an illness of the mind"}]


word: tumbling
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fall down suddenly and quickly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fall forward while turning over"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, etc."}]


word: hire
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give work or a job to (someone) in exchange for wages or a salary"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use or get the services of (someone) to do a particular job"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to pay to use (something) : rent"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who has been hired for a job"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"rental —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"installment plan"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of paying for something by making a series of small payments over a long time —called also (British) hire purchase"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to work at (a job, activity, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use (something, such as a tool) with care and skill"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go along the same route regularly : to travel on a particular road, way, etc., regularly"}]


word: brooding
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very serious and sad"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think a lot about something in an unhappy way"}]


word: basis
entries:
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word: typically
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"generally or normally—used to say what normally happens"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in the usual way—used to describe what is normal or expected of a certain place, person, situation, etc."}]


word: outpost
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large military camp that is in another country or that is far from a country's center of activity"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small town in a place that is far away from other towns or cities"}]


word: drunken
entries:
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word: medium
entries:
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word: arrival
entries:
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word: waver
entries:
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word: taper
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become gradually smaller toward one end"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of string covered with wax that is used for lighting lamps, candles, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, thin candle"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the shape of something that becomes gradually smaller toward one end"}]


word: reject
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to refuse to believe, accept, or consider (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decide not to publish (something) or make (something) available to the public because it is not good enough"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to refuse to allow (someone) to join a club, to attend a school, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is not good enough for some purpose : something that cannot be used or accepted"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is not accepted or liked by other people"}]


word: omen
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is believed to be a sign or warning of something that will happen in the future"}]


word: necessarily
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to say that something is necessary and cannot be changed or avoided"}]


word: piper
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who plays a pipe or the bagpipes"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give money for goods or services —often + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give money to (someone) for goods or services —often followed by to + verb —sometimes + in"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (something, such as an amount of money) for goods or services"}]


word: skirmish
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a brief and usually unplanned fight during a war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a minor or brief argument or disagreement"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be involved in a skirmish"}]


word: naturally
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to describe something that happens or exists by itself without being controlled or changed by someone"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"—used to say that something is expected or normal"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"because of a quality or skill that a person or animal is born with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move toward someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go or travel to a place —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be delivered to a place"}]


word: silly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing a lack of thought, understanding, or good judgment : foolish or stupid"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not practical or sensible"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not serious, meaningful, or important"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"to an extreme degree"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to address someone who is being silly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the front part of the head that has the eyes, nose, and mouth on it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a facial expression"}]


word: groaning
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion (such as grief or disappointment)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something that expresses annoyance or unhappiness)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to complain about something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a long, low sound because of pain, unhappiness, or physical pleasure"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to express unhappiness about something : complain"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in a way that shows pain or unhappiness"}]


word: dimly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not bright or clear : not seen clearly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not understood or remembered in a clear way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not likely to be good or successful"}]


word: powerfully
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having the ability to control or influence people or things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a strong effect on someone or something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or producing a lot of physical strength or force"}]


word: complex
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having parts that connect or go together in complicated ways"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not easy to understand or explain : not simple"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"consisting of a main clause and one or more additional clauses"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of buildings, apartments, etc., that are located near each other and used for a particular purpose"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an emotional problem that causes someone to think or worry too much about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of things that are connected in complicated ways"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a belief that you are less worthy or important than other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sexual desire that a child feels toward the parent of the opposite sex along with jealous feelings toward the parent of the same sex"}]


word: pierce
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a hole in or through (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go through or into (something) in a forceful or noticeable way —often + through"}]


word: attach
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fasten or join one thing to another —often used as (be) attached —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be or become joined or connected"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to associate or connect one thing with another—+ to —often used as (be) attached"}]


word: galloping
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"quickly developing or increasing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to run very fast : to run at a gallop"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ride on a galloping horse"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a horse) gallop"}]


word: faintly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very slight or small"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"weak and dizzy"}]


word: prophecy
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement that something will happen in the future : prediction"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the power or ability to know what will happen in the future"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"becoming real or true because it was predicted or expected"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"providing happiness and satisfaction : fulfilling"}]


word: sober
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing a very serious attitude or quality"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"plain in color"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) serious or thoughtful"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"completely or totally"}]


word: forcing
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) do something that he or she does not want to do"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make it necessary for (someone) to do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) necessary"}]


word: twitching
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a slight, sudden movement that is not controlled or deliberate"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or pull (something) with a sudden motion"}]


word: orb
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a planet, the sun, or the moon) that is shaped like a ball"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a gold ball with a cross on top that is carried by a king or queen on formal occasions as a symbol of power and justice"}]


word: canine
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to dogs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pointed tooth —called also canine tooth"}]


word: skewer
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long pointed piece of metal or wood that is pushed through pieces of food to keep them together or hold them in place for cooking"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push a skewer through (food)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to criticize (someone or something) very harshly"}]


word: bowel
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the long tube in the body that helps digest food and carries solid waste out of the body —often plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the deep inner parts of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or process of moving people or things from one place or position to another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of moving from one place or position to another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of moving your body or a part of your body"}]


word: greed
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a selfish desire to have more of something (especially money) —sometimes + for"}]


word: warlike
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"liking or tending to fight in wars or to start wars"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing or suggesting that a country, group, etc., is ready or eager to fight a war"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of, relating to, or useful in war"}]


word: drool
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to let saliva flow out from the mouth"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show admiration or desire for something in an exaggerated way—usually + over"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"saliva that drips from the mouth"}]


word: twilight
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the light from the sky at the end of the day when night is just beginning"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the period when day is ending and night is beginning —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period when something is ending —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mysterious or secret world"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation or an idea that is unclear or confusing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a world of fantasy where things are not real"}]


word: waft
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move lightly through the air"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the threads that run from side to side on a loom or in a woven fabric —called also woof"}]


word: merry
entries:
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word: involuntarily
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not voluntary: such as"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not done or made consciously"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not done by choice"}]


word: reflexively
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing that the action in a sentence or clause happens to the person or thing that does the action"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happening or done without thinking as a reaction to something"}]


word: excite
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause feelings of enthusiasm in (someone) : to make (someone) feel energetic and eager to do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a particular emotion or reaction) to be felt or to happen"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to increase the activity of (something, such as nerve tissue)"}]


word: rainbow
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a curved line of different colors that sometimes appears in the sky when the sun shines through rain"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of, relating to, or including people of different races, cultures, etc."}]


word: exhilarating
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel very happy and excited—usually used as (be) exhilarated"}]


word: spirituality
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters : the quality or state of being spiritual"}]


word: assessment
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of making a judgment about something : the act of assessing something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an idea or opinion about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount that a person is officially required to pay especially as a tax"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or process of judging your own achievements or progress"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"of yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"by, to, with, for, or toward yourself or itself"}]


word: elk
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large kind of North American deer with big antlers"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a European or Asian moose"}]


word: disintegrate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to break apart into many small parts or pieces —often used figuratively"}]


word: stock
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the supply of goods available for sale in a store"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a supply of something that is available for use"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a share of the value of a company which can be bought, sold, or traded as an investment —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have a supply of (something) in a store for sale"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fill (something, such as a room or a building) with a supply of food, drinks, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"regularly used or included with something : standard"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"commonly used and not original or interesting"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"usually available for sale in a store"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a car used for racing that has the same basic structure as a car normally sold to the public but has a more powerful engine, a stronger frame, etc.—often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a company whose ownership is divided into shares that can be bought and sold"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a theater group made up of actors who perform together"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"bouillon cube"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a system or place where shares of various companies are bought and sold"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that someone or something does or makes very well and often"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the business or activity of buying and selling stocks"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a system for buying and selling stocks or a place where stocks are bought and sold"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a right that is given by a company to an employee that lets the employee purchase stock in the company usually for a price that is lower than the normal price—usually plural —called also (British) share option"}]


word: inward
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to a person's mind or spirit"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"directed or moving toward the inside of something"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"toward the inside of something"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"toward the mind or spirit"}]


word: jowl
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"loose flesh on the cheeks, lower jaw, or throat—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an attitude or way of behaving that is rude and does not show proper respect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the two parts of the body that a person sits on : buttocks"}]


word: wrinkled
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having many wrinkles"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to develop wrinkles"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to develop wrinkles"}]


word: myth
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a story that was told in an ancient culture to explain a practice, belief, or natural occurrence"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"such stories as a group"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a story about an unusual event or occurrence that many people believe is true but that is not true —called also urban myth"}]


word: supper
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the evening meal—used especially to refer to an informal meal that you eat at home"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a social event especially for raising money that takes place in the evening and includes a meal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a light meal or snack that is eaten late in the evening"}]


word: doubtfully
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"uncertain or unsure about something —often + about or of"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not likely to be true : not probable —often + that, if, or whether"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"likely to be bad : not worthy of trust"}]


word: intone
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to speak (a prayer, poem, etc.) in a way that sounds like music or chanting"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in a slow and even voice"}]


word: intertwine
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to twist (things) together —often used as (be) intertwined"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be or become very closely involved with each other"}]


word: majority
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a number that is greater than half of a total"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a number of votes that is more than half of the total number"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the group or party that is the greater part of a large group"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the leader of the political party that has the most members in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a political system in which the group that has the most members has the power to make decisions"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very large in size : very big —usually used before a noun"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used in the names of animals that are larger than similar animals"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very large in amount or extent"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a government in which all power belongs to one person : the rule or authority of a tyrant"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a job"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to a person's job"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"suitable to be worn while working"}]


word: conquest
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a country, city, etc., that an army has taken control of through the use of force"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person someone has succeeded in having a romantic and especially a sexual relationship with"}]


word: certainty
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being or feeling certain about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is certain : a fact about which there is no doubt"}]


word: sibling
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a brother or sister"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state or situation in which people or groups are competing with each other"}]


word: senior
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"older in age—usually + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used chiefly in its abbreviated form Sr. to identify a father who has the same name as his son."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"higher in standing or rank than another person in the same position —often + to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is older than another person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is of a higher rank than another person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a student in the final year of high school or college —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an old person : a person who is at least a certain age (such as 55)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a school that includes the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades and often also the 9th grade : high school"}]


word: selfish
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing concern only for yourself and not for the needs or feelings of other people"}]


word: frail
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having less than a normal amount of strength or force : very weak"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easily damaged or destroyed"}]


word: rack
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a frame or stand that has shelves, hooks, slots, etc., in which or on which you place things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a machine used in the past to hurt people by stretching their bodies —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bar with teeth that fit into a gear or a wheel in a machine"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone or something) to suffer pain or damage—usually used as (be) racked"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (balls) in a rack for a game of billiards"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cut of meat from a lamb or pig that includes some of the ribs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being destroyed or ruined"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a rack that you place dishes on so they can dry"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a shelf for storing luggage on a train, bus, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a frame on the roof of a car for carrying luggage —called also roof rack"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe clothes that you can buy in a store in different sizes that are not made to fit a particular person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a frame that is attached to the roof of a vehicle and that is used for holding luggage, bicycles, skis, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a bar on which a towel is hung in a bathroom —called also (US) towel bar, towel rail"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the organ of the body in the head that controls functions, movements, sensations, and thoughts —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to think and reason : intelligence —often plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very intelligent person"}]


word: overlapping
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lie over the edge of (something) : to cover part of the edge of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to happen at the same time as something else —often + with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have parts that are the same as parts of something else —often + with"}]


word: brotherhood
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"feelings of friendship, support, and understanding between people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group or organization of people who have the same interests, jobs, etc. —often used in the names of labor unions"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a man or boy who has promised to be loyal to another man or boy usually in a ceremony in which they mix their blood"}]


word: idealistic
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the attitude of a person who believes that it is possible to live according to very high standards of behavior and honesty"}]


word: hoard
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large amount of something valuable that is kept hidden"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to collect and hide a large amount of (something valuable)"}]


word: outweigh
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be greater than (someone or something) in weight, value, or importance"}]


word: lively
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very active and energetic"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"full of energy, excitement, or feeling"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"full of movement or activity"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to direct your eyes in a particular direction —often + at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to seem to be something especially because of appearance —often used in the phrases look as if, look as though, and look like"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have an appearance that is suitable for (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move in a specified direction by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place : to move somewhere by walking"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put your foot down—usually + in or on"}]


word: rust
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a reddish substance that forms on iron or some other metal usually when it comes in contact with moisture or air"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a disease that causes plants to develop reddish-brown spots"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a reddish-brown color"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to form rust : to become rusty"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause rust to form on (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a band of material (such as leather) that is worn around a person's waist"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a band that runs around wheels or other parts in a machine and that is used for moving or carrying something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a region that has a lot of a particular thing"}]


word: retaliation
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do something bad to someone who has hurt you or treated you badly : to get revenge against someone"}]


word: scenario
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a description of what could possibly happen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a written description of a play, movie, opera, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the day the world ends or is destroyed"}]


word: salvage
entries:
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word: disgustedly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very annoyed or angry about something : feeling or showing disgust"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to have a strong feeling of dislike for something especially because it has a very unpleasant appearance, taste, smell, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel very annoyed and angry"}]


word: vain
entries:
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word: curve
entries:
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word: genuine
entries:
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word: ruffle
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or lift (something) so that it is no longer smooth"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) irritated, annoyed, worried, etc. —usually used as (be) ruffled"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of cloth that is gathered together along one edge and used to decorate something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any one of the light growths that make up the outer covering of the body of a bird"}]


word: swarming
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move in a large group"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be surrounded or filled with a large group of insects, people, etc., moving together"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to surround (something or someone) with a large group"}]


word: initiative
entries:
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word: formation
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of forming or creating something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is formed or created"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an orderly arrangement or group of people, ships, or airplanes—often used after in"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a bone) to separate into two or more pieces"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to open suddenly especially because of pressure from inside"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to form (something) again"}]


word: clobber
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (someone) very hard"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to defeat (a person or team) very easily in a competition"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have a very bad effect on (someone or something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone's clothes, supplies, or equipment"}]


word: getting
entries:
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word: mockery
entries:
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word: flop
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fall, lie, or sit down in a sudden, awkward, or relaxed way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fail completely"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to swing or move in a loose, awkward, or uncontrolled way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a complete failure"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sound made when someone or something suddenly falls, lies, or sits down"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a poorly done dive in which the front of the body lands flat on the surface of the water"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of loose rubber sandal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden change of opinion"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to suddenly or frequently change your opinion"}]


word: firework
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small device that explodes to make a display of light and noise—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a display where fireworks are exploded"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a display of anger"}]


word: disgust
entries:
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word: gauge
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an instrument that is used for measuring something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that can be used to measure or judge something else—usually singular—often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the distance between the rails of a railroad"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a judgment about (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to measure (something) exactly"}]


word: noncommittally
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not telling or showing what you think about something —often + about"}]


word: amiss
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not proper or correct : wrong"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in the wrong way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a failure to hit something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a failure to reach a desired goal or result"}]


word: macabre
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"involving death or violence in a way that is strange, frightening, or unpleasant"}]


word: smug
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing the annoying quality of people who feel very pleased or satisfied with their abilities, achievements, etc."}]


word: guarantee
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually written promise: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a promise that the quality of something (such as a product that is being sold) will be as good as expected"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a promise that something is true or real"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a usually written promise that whatever you are selling, doing, etc., is what you say it is"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to promise to pay for (something) if another person fails to pay for it"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) with great confidence"}]


word: syllable
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any one of the parts into which a word is naturally divided when it is pronounced"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sound or combination of sounds that has a meaning and is spoken or written"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a brief remark or conversation : something that a person says"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an order or command"}]


word: offense
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is wrong or improper—often + to —often + against"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a criminal act"}]


word: testament
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"proof or evidence that something exists or is true"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the legal instructions in which you say who should receive your property, possessions, etc., after you die : will"}]


word: adorn
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone or something) more attractive by adding something beautiful : decorate —often + with"}]


word: pragmatism
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a reasonable and logical way of doing things or of thinking about problems that is based on dealing with specific situations instead of on ideas and theories"}]


word: altogether
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"completely and fully : totally entirely —often used with not —often used for emphasis before another adverb"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"with everything added together : when everything is added up"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a general way : when everything is considered"}]


word: stool
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a seat that fits one person and that has no back or arms"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of furniture that supports the feet of a person who is sitting : footstool"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of solid waste that is released from the body"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a criminal who gives the police information about other criminals"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually short stool with one or two steps"}]


word: farewell
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that you say to a person who is leaving : goodbye"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of leaving"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done when someone is leaving, ending a career, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to bid farewell to (someone who is leaving)"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing love or friendship : affectionate"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"strongly felt"}]


word: deserving
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having good qualities that deserve praise, support, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to say that someone or something should have or be given something—+ of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used to say that someone or something should or should not have or be given something —often followed by to + verb"}]


word: sniffle
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to repeatedly take air into your nose in short breaths that are loud enough to be heard because you are sick or have been crying"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) while crying or sniffling"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act or the sound of sniffling"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a slight or mild cold that causes you to sniffle a lot"}]


word: compose
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come together to form or make (something) —usually used as (be) composed of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to create and write (a piece of music or writing)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to practice the art of writing music"}]


word: splendor
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"great and impressive beauty"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"things that are very beautiful or impressive —often + of"}]


word: unfold
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to spread or cause (something) to spread or straighten out from a folded position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to happen as time passes"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be told or made known"}]


word: blasphemous
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"great disrespect shown to God or to something holy —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something said or done that is disrespectful to God or to something holy"}]


word: odor
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular smell"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unpleasant smell from the body of a person who has been sweating or is not clean—abbr. BO"}]


word: pretense
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a false reason or explanation that is used to hide the real purpose of something : pretext"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act or appearance that looks real but is false"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a claim of having a particular quality, ability, condition, etc.—usually singular"}]


word: ecstasy
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state of very great happiness : extreme delight"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an illegal drug that is used to produce a feeling of excitement and pleasure"}]


word: arcing
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or lie in a curving path : to follow an arc-shaped course"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to form an electric arc"}]


word: tile
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually flat piece of hard clay, stone, or other material that is used for covering walls, floors, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a curved piece of hard clay that is used for covering roofs"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small, flat piece that is used in some board games"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cover (something) with tiles"}]


word: alien
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not familiar or like other things you have known : different from what you are used to —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"from another country : foreign"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"too different from something to be acceptable or suitable—+ to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who was born in a different country and is not a citizen of the country in which he or she now lives"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a creature that comes from somewhere other than the planet Earth"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not allowed by the law : not legal"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not allowed by the rules in a game"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who does not live in a particular town, city, state, or country : a person who is not a resident"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is not staying in a particular hotel"}]


word: lumber
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move in a slow or awkward way —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"wooden boards or logs that have been sawed and cut for use"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"large objects that are no longer used or wanted"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a room for storing old pieces of furniture and other things that are not being used"}]


word: survivor
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who continues to live after an accident, illness, war, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a member of a group who continues to live after other members have died"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a family member who remains alive after another person's death"}]


word: decidedly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"clearly and definitely : in a way that is easy to notice"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that shows that you are certain : in a way that shows that you have no doubt"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"clear and definite : easy to notice"}]


word: tearing
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to separate (something) into parts by pulling it, cutting it, etc. : to rip, split, or open (something) quickly or violently"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a hole or opening) in a piece of clothing, a piece of paper, etc., usually by cutting it on something sharp"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a hole, a path) in a violent or forceful way —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fill with tears —often + up"}]


word: crushed
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to press or squeeze (something) so hard that it breaks or loses its shape"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to break (something) into a powder or very small pieces by pressing, pounding, or grinding it"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to defeat (a person or group that opposes you) by using a lot of force"}]


word: vulture
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any one of several large birds that eat dead animals and have a small and featherless head"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who tries to take advantage of someone who is in a very bad situation"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large American bird that eats dead animals —called also turkey buzzard"}]


word: feast
entries:
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word: peck
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to strike sharply at something with the beak —+ at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) by pecking with the beak"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to kiss (someone) lightly and quickly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of pecking something : a quick, sharp strike with the beak"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick kiss"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a unit for measuring an amount of fruit, vegetables, or grain that is equal to about 8.8 liters in the U.S. and about 9.1 liters in the U.K."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a method of typing that involves looking at the keyboard and using only one finger of each hand to press the keys"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way in which people or things in a group or organization are placed in a series of levels with different importance or status"}]


word: unbelievable
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"difficult or impossible to believe"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe something that is so good, bad, etc., that it is difficult to believe"}]


word: slack
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not stretched or held in a tight position : loose"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not busy : lacking the expected or desired activity"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"doing something poorly because you are not putting enough care or effort into it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a rope, chain, etc., that hangs loosely —sometimes used figuratively to describe a part of something that is available but not used"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"pants or trousers"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give little or no effort or attention to work"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a hole or wound in (a person's skin)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a hole) in something by using a sharp tool"}]


word: fondness
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing love or friendship : affectionate"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"strongly felt"}]


word: bumbling
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to act, move, or speak in an awkward or confusing way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do, make, or handle (something) badly"}]


word: spade
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tool with a heavy metal blade attached to a handle that is used for digging"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a playing card that is marked with a black shape that looks like a pointed leaf"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the suit in a deck of playing cards that consists of spades"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to speak in a loud voice"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to announce or read (something) in a loud voice"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make the sound that is usual for a particular type of bird or animal"}]


word: suffice
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be or provide as much as is needed : to be sufficient"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use your voice to express (something) with words"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to express (an opinion)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to express (a fact) with certainty"}]


word: underneath
entries:
[{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"below or beneath (something) : under"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"on the bottom of (something)"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"hidden below (an outward appearance)"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"below or beneath"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"on the lower side"}]


word: adept
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very good at doing something that is not easy —usually + at"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a highly skilled or well-trained person : someone who is adept at something"}]


word: nag
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to annoy (someone) by often complaining about his or her behavior, appearance, etc. —+ about"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to annoy (someone) with repeated questions, requests, or orders"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel annoyed or worried for a long period of time —often + at"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who nags or complains too often"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a horse that is old and usually in bad condition"}]


word: fairy
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a creature that looks like a very small human being, has magic powers, and sometimes has wings"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a homosexual man"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a woman with magic powers who saves a person from trouble"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a simple children's story about magical creatures —sometimes used figuratively —called also fairy story"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a false story that is meant to trick people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having substance or purpose : not practical"}]


word: circular
entries:
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word: coarse
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made up of large pieces : not fine"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a rough quality"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"rude or offensive"}]


word: latitude
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees up to 90 degrees"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an imaginary line that circles the Earth at a particular latitude and that is parallel to the equator"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"freedom to choose how to act or what to do"}]


word: protege
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a young person who is taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience"}]


word: core
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the central part of a fruit (such as an apple) that contains the seeds"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the central part of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the most important or basic part of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"most important or most basic"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the classes that all the students in a school are required to take or the skills that all students are required to learn"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove a core from (a fruit)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small number of very active and enthusiastic members of a group : the most devoted and active members of a group"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very active and enthusiastic"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing or describing sex acts very openly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing or describing sex acts but not in an extremely open and shocking way—usually used before a noun"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having rotted or decayed and no longer able to be used, eaten, etc. —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very bad or unpleasant"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not well or healthy"}]


word: retrieval
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or process of getting and bringing back something : the act or process of retrieving something"}]


word: daytime
entries:
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word: frigid
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not friendly or loving : lacking emotional warmth"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not wanting to have sex : not enjoying sex"}]


word: barehanded
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"with the hand or hands only : without using a tool, weapon, glove, etc."}]


word: superiority
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being high or higher in quality—often + of or over"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the belief that you are better than other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being larger, stronger, etc., than others"}]


word: eliminate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) : to get rid of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to defeat and remove (a team, player, etc.) from a competition—often used as (be/get) eliminated"}]


word: goose
entries:
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word: removed
entries:
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word: cocky
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing confidence in a way that is annoying to other people"}]


word: twinkle
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick, unsteady movement of light : a sparkle or flicker of light"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shine with an unsteady light : to produce small flashes of light"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have a friendly or happy expression"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body that you see with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an ability to understand and appreciate something seen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to describe the way something looks to you"}]


word: awe
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong feeling of fear or respect and also wonder —often used after in —often used in the phrase in awe of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fill (someone) with awe —often used as (be) awed"}]


word: ascension
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of rising or ascending; especially : the act of moving to a higher or more powerful position"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus Christ's journey to heaven after his death"},{"fl":"unknown","shortdef":"British island in the Atlantic Ocean"}]


word: staircase
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of stairs and its supporting structures"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a set of stairs that winds around a central post or column"}]


word: internal
entries:
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word: buffet
entries:
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word: chime
entries:
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word: plainly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having no pattern or decoration"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having any added or extra things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easy to see or understand"}]


word: deception
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of making someone believe something that is not true : the act of deceiving someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act or statement intended to make people believe something that is not true"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of making yourself believe something that is not true"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"of yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"by, to, with, for, or toward yourself or itself"}]


word: equip
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to provide (someone) with necessary materials or supplies"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to provide (something) with a particular feature or ability"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prepare (someone) for a particular activity or problem"}]


word: croak
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make the deep, harsh sound that a frog makes"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) in a rough, low voice that is hard to understand"}]


word: shallow
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a small distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not going far inward from the outside or the front edge of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not caring about or involving serious or important things"}]


word: arrogance
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an insulting way of thinking or behaving that comes from believing that you are better, smarter, or more important than other people"}]


word: peril
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the possibility that you will be hurt or killed or that something unpleasant or bad will happen : danger —usually used in the phrase in peril"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is likely to cause injury, pain, harm, or loss : danger —usually plural"}]


word: going
entries:
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word: ascend
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go up : to rise or move toward the sky"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to slope or lead upward"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to rise to a higher or more powerful position in a government, company, etc."}]


word: unanswered
entries:
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word: temporary
entries:
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word: breech
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a birth in which a baby is born with the feet or buttocks coming out of the mother first instead of the head —called also breech delivery"}]


word: reckon
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think or suppose (something) : to believe that (something) is true or possible"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to calculate or guess (an amount, number, value, etc.) : to have or form a general idea about (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think of (someone or something) as being something specified—usually used as (be) reckoned"}]


word: reed
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tall, thin grass that grows in wet areas"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thin strip of wood, metal, or plastic inside some musical instruments (such as clarinets and oboes) that makes a sound when you blow over it"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a musical instrument that has a reed"}]


word: sticky
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a substance (such as glue or honey) on it that things easily attach to : covered in a substance that things stick to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"tending to have things attach to it : tending to have things stick to it"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unpleasantly warm and humid"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually round sweet cake made with cinnamon and topped with melted brown sugar and butter"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tendency to steal things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small piece of paper that has a strip of a sticky substance on the back so that it can be attached to a surface"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extremely sweet : too sweet"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of clear tape that is used for sticking things (such as pieces of paper) together : clear adhesive tape"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a difficult situation"}]


word: loaded
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having bullets inside"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having film inside"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put an amount of something in or on (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (an amount of something) into or onto something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to supply (someone or something) with a large amount of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"containing a metal spring that presses one part against another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"any one of a group of large and heavy animals that have thick hair and sharp claws and that can stand on two legs like a person —sometimes used figuratively to describe a large man"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who expects the price of stocks to go down and who sells them to avoid losing money"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is difficult to do or deal with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small cube that is made of plastic, wood, etc., that has one to six dots on each side, and that is used usually in pairs in various games"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a gambling game played with dice"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small cube"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove (something) from a truck, ship, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give away or sell (something unwanted) to someone : to get rid of (something)"}]


word: circuitous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not straight, short, and direct"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not said or done simply or clearly"}]


word: trellis
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a frame with long pieces of wood that cross each other that is used as a support for climbing plants"}]


word: woven
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make something (such as cloth) by crossing threads or other long pieces of material over and under each other"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to create something (such as a story) by combining different things in usually a complicated way —often + together"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move from side to side while going forward especially in order to avoid the people or things that are in front of you"}]


word: phony
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not true, real, or genuine : intended to make someone think something that is not true"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not honest or sincere : saying things that are meant to deceive people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who pretends to be someone else or to have feelings or abilities that he or she does not really have : a person who is not sincere"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is not real or genuine"}]


word: clothe
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to provide (someone) with clothes"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to dress (someone) in a particular type of clothing"}]


word: miserably
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very unhappy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very sick or unwell"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very severe or unpleasant"}]


word: porous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having small holes that allow air or liquid to pass through"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easy to pass or get through"}]


word: defiance
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a refusal to obey something or someone : the act of defying someone or something —often + of"}]


word: finality
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being final or finished and not able to be changed"}]


word: angling
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the activity or sport of fishing for pleasure"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to turn, move, or point something so that it is not straight or flat"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to present (something, such as a news story) in a particular way or from a particular point of view —often used as (be) angled"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fish with a hook and line"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to get what you want in a clever or indirect way —usually + for"}]


word: inhuman
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very fierce or cruel"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing no interest in individual people or their feelings : lacking emotional warmth"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not good enough for people to use or live in : extremely poor, dirty, or unhealthy"}]


word: astounding
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : amazing astonishing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause a feeling of great surprise or wonder in (someone) : amaze astonish"}]


word: gangly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"tall, thin, and awkward"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"long and thin"}]


word: commonly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"belonging to or shared by two or more people or groups"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done by many people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"occurring or appearing frequently : not rare"}]


word: ample
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or providing enough or more than enough of what is needed"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"quite large"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe a person's (especially a woman's) body as being large in usually an attractive way"}]


word: suitor
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a man who wants to marry a particular woman"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a company that wants to take over another company"}]


word: accent
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of pronouncing words that occurs among the people in a particular region or country"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"greater stress or force given to a syllable of a word in speech"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mark (such as ˈ or ˌ) used to show the part of a word that should be given greater stress when it is spoken —called also accent mark"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give special attention to (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (part of a word) with greater stress or force"}]


word: sarcasm
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say especially in order to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny"}]


word: meek
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing a quiet and gentle nature : not wanting to fight or argue with other people"}]


word: savior
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who saves something or someone from danger, harm, failure, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used by Christians to refer to Jesus Christ"}]


word: precisely
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very accurate and exact"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to refer to an exact and particular time, location, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very careful and exact about the details of something"}]


word: graciously
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very polite in a way that shows respect"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing the attractive things (such as charm, good taste, and comfort) that are associated with having a lot of money"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used as an interjection to express mild surprise or for emphasis"}]


word: toast
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"bread that has been sliced and then made crisp and brown by heat"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (food, such as bread) crisp and brown by heat"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to warm (yourself or part of your body) by being close to a fire or some other source of heat"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which words are said that honor someone, express good wishes, etc., and people take a drink to show that they agree with what has been said"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to drink a toast to (someone)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"bread that is covered in a mixture of eggs and milk and fried at low heat"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take a liquid into your mouth and swallow it"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to drink alcohol"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (yourself) into a specified state by drinking alcohol"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to suggest (something, such as a plan or theory) to a person or group of people to consider"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to plan or intend to do (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to suggest (someone) for a job, position, office, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"somewhat hot : not cool or cold"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing or allowing you to feel warm"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing friendship and affection"}]


word: solitude
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state or situation in which you are alone usually because you want to be"}]


word: inheritance
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"money, property, etc., that is received from someone when that person dies"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something from the past that is still important or valuable"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of inheriting something"}]


word: apron
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of clothing that is worn on the front of the body over clothes to keep them from getting dirty"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a stage that is in front of the curtain —called also apron stage"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the paved part of an airport where airplanes load or unload or are turned around"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"either one of a pair of strings that are attached to an apron and are used to keep it close to your body—usually used figuratively"}]


word: brine
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mixture of salty water used especially to preserve or add flavor to food"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the salty water of the ocean"}]


word: soot
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a black powder that is formed when something (such as wood or coal) is burned"}]


word: tag
entries:
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word: phenomenon
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as an interesting fact or event) that can be observed and studied and that typically is unusual or difficult to understand or explain fully"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is very impressive or popular especially because of an unusual ability or quality"}]


word: metallic
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"resembling metal: such as"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"shiny like metal"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"tasting like metal"}]


word: nibble
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to eat slowly or with small bites —often + at —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to bite (something) very gently"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small bite —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an expression of interest in something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"small things to eat before a meal or at a party : snacks or appetizers"}]


word: ashamed
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling shame or guilt —often + of"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not wanting to do something because of shame or embarrassment"}]


word: bosom
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's chest"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's chest when it is thought of as the place where secret thoughts and feelings are kept"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a woman's breasts"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very close : very dear"}]


word: ingrained
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"existing for a long time and very difficult to change : firmly established"}]


word: considered
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"resulting from careful thought"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about (something or someone) carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about (something that is important in understanding something or in making a decision or judgment)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think about (a person or a person's feelings) before you do something in order to avoid making someone upset, angry, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not showing careful thought : ill-advised ill-conceived"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an object whose name is not known or stated"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an object, animal, quality, etc., of a specified kind"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular event, occurrence, or situation"}]


word: mediator
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to work with opposing sides in an argument or dispute in order to get an agreement (US)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get (something, such as a settlement or agreement) by working with opposing sides in a dispute"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have an effect or influence in causing (something) to happen—usually used as (be) mediated"}]


word: watery
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"containing or filled with water or a similar liquid"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very thin and similar to water in appearance, taste, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"pale and seeming to have little substance"}]


word: pinnacle
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a high mountain top"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the best or most important part of something : the point of greatest success or achievement—usually singular —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tower on the roof of a building that comes to a narrow point at the top"}]


word: mustache
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"hair growing on a man's upper lip"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thick, long mustache that curves upward at the ends"}]


word: ornamental
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"used to make something more attractive : used for decoration"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a plant that is grown for its beauty rather than for its fruit, wood, etc. : an ornamental plant"}]


word: trimmed
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cut (something) off something else : to remove (something) by cutting—often + away, from, or off"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) neat by cutting it"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make the size, amount, or extent of (something) smaller"}]


word: seamen
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an experienced sailor"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sailor in the U.S. or British Navy or the U.S. Coast Guard who is not an officer"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sailor who works on a ship involved in trading goods : a member of the merchant marine"}]


word: proximity
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being near —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"near in space : not far away or distant —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"near in time —often + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very similar : almost the same —often + to"}]


word: commanding
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a powerful or important quality that attracts attention, respect, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very likely to result in victory in a race, competition, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"allowing you to see an area very well"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (someone) an order : to tell (someone) to do something in a forceful and often official way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have authority and control over (a group of people, such as soldiers)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to deserve or be able to get or receive (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an officer who is in charge of a group of people in the military or of a military camp or base"}]


word: pecking
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to strike sharply at something with the beak —+ at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) by pecking with the beak"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to kiss (someone) lightly and quickly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way in which people or things in a group or organization are placed in a series of levels with different importance or status"}]


word: peal
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the loud ringing of bells"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud sound or series of sounds"}]


word: noisily
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"making a lot of loud or unpleasant noise"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"full of loud or unpleasant noise"}]


word: crusty
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"harsh and unfriendly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a thick or crisp crust"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a crust : having a hard surface layer"}]


word: jealous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing jealousy: such as"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing an unhappy or angry desire to have what someone else has —often + of"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing unhappiness or anger because you think that someone you love (such as your husband or wife) likes or is liked by someone else"}]


word: extent
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the range, distance, or space that is covered or affected by something or included in something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the point or limit to which something extends or reaches"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to indicate the degree to which something exists, happens, or is true"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having any doubt about something : convinced or sure"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used with it to say that something is known to be true or correct"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to say that something will definitely happen or that someone will definitely do something —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very large in size : very big —usually used before a noun"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used in the names of animals that are larger than similar animals"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very large in amount or extent"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"great in size or amount : big"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not limited in importance, range, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of smaller size"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of less strength, quality, or importance —often used in the phrase to a lesser degree/extent"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to say that something is great in degree, quality, or number"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to say that something has a quality that results in something specified"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of the kind specified"}]


word: clumsy
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"moving or doing things in a very awkward way and tending to drop or break things"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"badly or awkwardly made or done"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"hard to use : awkward to handle"}]


word: moot
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not certain : argued about but not possible for people to prove"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not worth talking about : no longer important or worth discussing"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to introduce (an idea, subject, etc.) for discussion—usually used as (be) mooted"}]


word: session
entries:
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word: dice
entries:
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word: lodging
entries:
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word: sneakily
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"behaving in a secret and usually dishonest manner"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done in a secret and dishonest manner"}]


word: shave
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cut the hair, wool, etc., off (someone or something) very close to the skin"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cut off (hair, wool, a beard, etc.) very close to the skin —often + off"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove a thin layer of (something) from something —usually + off"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of shaving—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"close call"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an escape that was almost not successful —called also close shave"}]


word: feint
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick movement that you make to trick an opponent"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to pretend to make an attack as a trick to fool your opponent : to make a feint"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very slight or small"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"weak and dizzy"}]


word: twirling
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to turn (something) around and around quickly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to turn or spin around and around"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to twist or wrap (something) around something"}]


word: gaily
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a happy and lively way"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a bright and colorful way"}]


word: memories
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the power or process of remembering what has been learned"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is remembered"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the things learned and kept in the mind"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unusual ability to remember things completely and exactly as they were seen, read, etc.—usually singular"}]


word: conniving
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"acting in a dishonest way : using or controlling other people for selfish reasons"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to secretly help someone do something dishonest or illegal"}]


word: proportion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount that is a part of a whole —usually + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two things —usually singular—often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the correct or appropriate relationship between the size, shape, and position of the different parts of something —usually plural"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move with speed or force"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (air or something carried by air) to move"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be moved or affected in a specified way by the wind"}]


word: reflex
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an action or movement of the body that happens automatically as a reaction to something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that you do without thinking as a reaction to something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the natural ability to react quickly"}]


word: spirited
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"full of courage or energy : very lively or determined"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry (someone or something) away secretly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"full of energy or enthusiasm : lively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling sad or depressed"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing a cruel desire to cause harm or pain"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing a desire to help other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who thinks and acts in a free way without worrying about normal social rules"}]


word: enthusiasm
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"strong excitement about something : a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoy"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something causing a feeling of excitement and active interest : a hobby that someone feels enthusiastic about"}]


word: reserve
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to keep (something) for a special or future use"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to choose to do (something) at a later time : defer"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a supply of something that is stored so that it can be used at a later time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a military force that is additional to the regular forces and that is available if it is needed —often plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of land where animals and plants are given special protection"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the lowest price that a seller will accept for the thing that is being sold at an auction"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area where animals and plants are protected and that has few buildings or homes —called also (US) nature preserve"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an official who works for a branch of the U.S. government : a federal agent, officer, or official—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opinion or decision that is based on careful thought"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or process of forming an opinion or making a decision after careful thought : the act of judging something or someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to make good decisions about what should be done"}]


word: slave
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for that person without pay"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is strongly influenced and controlled by something—+ to or of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to work very hard"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who is in charge of slaves and makes them work"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who makes people work very hard"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"work that is done by slaves or by people who are treated like slaves"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"slaves doing work"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state of the U.S. in which slavery was legal until the American Civil War"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the activity or business of buying and selling slaves—used especially to refer to the business of buying and selling people as slaves before the American Civil War"}]


word: rejoin
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become a member of (a group or organization) again"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come together with (something) again"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to reply to (something said or written) especially in a rude or angry way"}]


word: approval
entries:
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word: expense
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount of money that is needed to pay for or buy something —often used after at"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money that must be spent especially regularly to pay for something —usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something on which money is spent"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an arrangement that allows an employee (such as someone who is traveling for business) to pay for things using the company's money instead of the employee's money"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to choose not to punish or harm (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to not destroy or harm (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prevent (someone or something) from experiencing or being affected by something unpleasant, harmful, etc."}]


word: diversion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of changing the direction or use of something : the act of diverting something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that people do because it is enjoyable, entertaining, or pleasant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that takes attention away from what is happening"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of going or traveling to a place along a way that is different from the usual or planned way —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a road, highway, etc., that you travel on when the usual way of traveling cannot be used —called also (British) diversion"}]


word: stateroom
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a private room on a ship or on a railroad car"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large room in a palace or home that is used for special occasions"}]


word: meld
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to blend or mix together"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mixture of things"}]


word: caricature
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a drawing that makes someone look funny or foolish because some part of the person's appearance is exaggerated"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is very exaggerated in a funny or foolish way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do a caricature of (someone or something) : to draw or describe (someone or something) in a funny or exaggerated way"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"of yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"by, to, with, for, or toward yourself or itself"}]


word: aft
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"towards or at the back part of a boat, ship, or airplane"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"located at the back of a boat, ship, or airplane"}]


word: orgy
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a wild party and especially one in which many people have sex together"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is done too much and in a wild way —often + of"}]


word: framed
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) inside an open structure that holds it : to put (something) in a frame"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be around the edge of (something)—usually used as (be) framed"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to produce (something written or spoken) : to express (a question, answer, etc.) in words"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a still, unchanging picture produced in a movie or video"}]


word: cute
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a pleasing and usually youthful appearance"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"attractive in a sexual way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"clever in an appealing way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small, usually round piece of plastic, glass, metal, etc., that is sewn to a piece of clothing and is pushed through a loop or hole to fasten one part of the clothing to another part"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small, usually round sign that has a picture or words on the front and a pin on the back —called also (British) badge"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small part of a machine that you push to make the machine work"}]


word: hem
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded back and sewn down"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to sew down a folded edge of cloth on (something) : to give (something) a hem"}]


word: undertow
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a current in the sea or ocean that is below the surface and that moves away from the shore"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of pulling a vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain—usually singular"}]


word: landscape
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a picture that shows a natural scene of land or the countryside"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of land that has a particular quality or appearance"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular area of activity"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make changes to improve the appearance of (an area of land)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person whose job is to plan and create large outdoor spaces such as gardens, parks, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who designs and creates large gardens"}]


word: bulging
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stick out in a rounded lump —often + out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be completely filled with something"}]


word: stance
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a publicly stated opinion—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of standing—usually singular"}]


word: tragic
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing strong feelings of sadness usually because someone has died in a way that seems very shocking, unfair, etc. —sometimes used in an exaggerated way to describe something that is very bad, unfortunate, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"involving very sad or serious topics : of or relating to tragedy"}]


word: trench
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, narrow hole that is dug in the ground : ditch"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a deep, narrow hole in the ground that is used as protection for soldiers—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, narrow hole in the ocean floor"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually long raincoat with deep pockets and a belt"}]


word: upheaval
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a major change or period of change that causes a lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which a part of the Earth's surface moves up forcefully"}]


word: stickler
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who believes that something is very important and should be done or followed all the time —usually + for"}]


word: attune
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a person, company, etc.) to have a better understanding of what is needed or wanted by a particular person or group—usually + to —often used as (be) attuned"}]


word: uncanny
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or difficult to understand"}]


word: underhand
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made with the hand brought forward and upward from below the shoulder"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"underhanded"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"with an underhand motion"}]


word: vertical
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"positioned up and down rather than from side to side : going straight up"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a structure in which there are top, middle, and bottom levels"}]


word: err
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a mistake"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place, space, or direction that is away from or beyond the center of something —often used with on or to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an outer surface or part of something —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"one of the surfaces of an object that is not the front, back, top, or bottom—often + of"}]


word: unpredictable
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not predictable: such as"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not capable of being known before happening or being done"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not always behaving in a way that is expected"}]


word: altered
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a change to (a piece of clothing) so that it will fit better"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove the sex organs of (an animal) so that the animal is unable to reproduce"}]


word: volcano
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a mountain with a hole in the top or side that sometimes sends out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion (called an eruption)"}]


word: ware
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"things that are made from a particular material or that are designed for a particular use—usually used in combination"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"things that are being sold by someone"}]


word: proposal
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a plan or suggestion) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of presenting a plan, suggestion, etc., to a person or group of people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of asking someone to marry you"}]


word: hopping
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the activity of going from one place to another place of the same kind—usually used in combination"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very busy or active"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"very or extremely—used in the phrase hopping mad"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move by a quick jump or series of jumps"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to jump over (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or go quickly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the activity of using a remote control to change television stations quickly as you look for something to watch —called also channel-hopping"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of people who meet to participate in an activity (such as a sport or hobby)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place where the members of a club meet"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sports team or organization"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very angry"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing severe mental illness : insane"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to think in a clear or sensible way"}]


word: plush
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made of a thick, soft fabric"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"thick and soft"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very fancy and usually expensive : luxurious"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thick, soft fabric"}]


word: royalty
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"members of a royal family"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money that is paid to the original creator of a product, book, or piece of music based on how many copies have been sold—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money that is paid by a mining or oil company to the owner of the land the company is using—usually plural"}]


word: inhibition
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a nervous feeling that prevents you from expressing your thoughts, emotions, or desires —usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of preventing or slowing the activity or occurrence of something"}]


word: obscene
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to sex in an indecent or offensive way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very offensive in usually a shocking way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"so large an amount or size as to be very shocking or unfair"}]


word: approve
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to believe that something or someone is good or acceptable —often + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to officially accept (an idea, action, plan, etc.) —often used as (be) approved"}]


word: incite
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to act in an angry, harmful, or violent way —often + to —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (an angry, harmful, or violent action or feeling)"}]


word: pleadingly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that shows that someone wants something very much"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask for something in a serious and emotional way —often + for —often + with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to prove (a case) in a court of law"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say in court that you are either guilty or not guilty of a crime : to make a plea"}]


word: blister
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a raised area on the skin that contains clear liquid and that is caused by injury to the skin"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a raised area on a surface (such as a painted wall) that is filled with air"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small sore area around or inside the mouth that is caused by a virus"}]


word: scraggly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"growing in a way that is not neat and even : having a ragged appearance"}]


word: forbid
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to order (someone) not to do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say that (something) is not allowed"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a spirit or being that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people : one of various spirits or beings worshipped in some religions —often used informally to suggest that what happens to someone is controlled by gods or by luck"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person and especially a man who is greatly loved or admired"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place where God lives and where good people go after they die according to some religions"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is very pleasant or good"}]


word: unrelenting
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not slowing down, stopping, or growing weaker"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to describe someone who does something in a constant and determined way without stopping or becoming less forceful"}]


word: waylay
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop (someone who is going somewhere)—usually used as (be) waylaid —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attack (someone or something) by surprise from a hidden place"}]


word: newfound
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"recently discovered, acquired, or achieved : newly found or gotten"}]


word: pillage
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take things from (a place, such as a city or town) by force especially during a war : to loot or plunder (a place)"}]


word: diagonal
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"joining two opposite corners of a shape (such as a square or rectangle) especially by crossing the center point of the shape"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not going straight across or up and down"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a diagonal line, direction, or pattern"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thin and usually long cut made with a knife or other sharp object"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a quick movement with a sharp knife or weapon to cut someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a patch or line of bright light or color"}]


word: ladder
entries:
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word: hatchway
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opening or passage into an enclosed space (such as a cellar or an attic)"}]


word: evilly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"morally bad"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing harm or injury to someone"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"marked by bad luck or bad events"}]


word: temporarily
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"continuing for a limited amount of time : not permanent"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"intended to be used for a limited amount of time"}]


word: untangle
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to separate (things that are twisted together) : to remove the twists or knots in (something) —often used figuratively"}]


word: arise
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to begin to occur or to exist"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to begin at a source —usually + from"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get up from sleep or after lying down"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an increase in amount, number, level, etc.—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an upward movement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of advancing to a higher level or position : the process by which something or someone becomes established, popular, successful, etc."}]


word: unbearable
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"too bad, harsh, or extreme to be accepted or endured : not bearable"}]


word: splashing
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move, fall, or hit something in a noisy or messy way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (water or another liquid) to move in a noisy way or messy way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone or something) wet with large drops of water or another liquid"}]


word: deluge
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large amount of rain that suddenly falls in an area"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation in which a large area of land becomes completely covered with water : flood"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large amount of things that come at the same time —often + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give or send (someone) a large amount of things at the same time—usually used as (be) deluged"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to flood (a place) with water"}]


word: befall
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to happen to (someone or something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of falling: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of coming or going down from a high position or from a standing position"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of becoming lower"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to sit on and control the movements of (a horse, motorcycle, bicycle, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to travel to a place as a passenger on or in (something that is moving, such as a bus, a train, or an elevator) (chiefly US)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go on a mechanical ride at an amusement park or similar place"}]


word: pulp
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the inner, juicy part of a fruit or vegetable"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the substance that is left after the liquid has been squeezed from a fruit or vegetable"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a soft, wet substance that is made by crushing something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to crush (something) until it is soft and wet : to make (something) into pulp"}]


word: strew
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to spread or scatter things over or on the ground or some other surface —often used as (be) strewed/strewn —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lie on or cover (something)"}]


word: acceptable
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"capable or worthy of being accepted —sometimes + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"fairly good : satisfactory"}]


word: appendage
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a body part (such as an arm or a leg) connected to the main part of the body : limb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something connected or joined to a larger or more important thing"}]


word: putting
entries:
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word: cinnamon
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sweet spice made from the bark of an Asian tree and used in cooking and baking —often used before another noun"}]


word: festivity
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"celebration and enjoyment"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"enjoyable activities at the time of a holiday or other special occasion : festive activities"}]


word: suspected
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think that (someone) is possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong —often + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think that (something) is possibly the cause of something bad—usually + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think that (a crime) has possibly been committed"}]


word: reef
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long line of rocks or coral or a high area of sand near the surface of the water in the ocean"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"square knot"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long coral reef that is near a shore"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long line of coral that lies in warm, shallow water"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a strong and simple type of knot —called also (chiefly British) reef knot"}]


word: freely
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not costing any money"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not held as a slave or prisoner —often used after set"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not physically held by something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (something) out from your lungs through your mouth or nose —often + out —often + out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take (something) into your lungs through your mouth or nose —often + in —usually + in"}]


word: bombardment
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attack (a place) with bombs, large guns, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit or attack (something or someone) constantly or repeatedly —often used figuratively"}]


word: assign
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give someone a particular job or duty : to require someone to do a particular task"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to send (someone) to a particular group or place as part of a job"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give out something : to provide someone with something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry or move (something) to a place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry and give (something) to a person"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to carry, move, or lead (someone) to a place —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: completion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or process of completing or finishing something : the state of being complete or finished"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a forward pass made to a teammate who catches it"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come closer in space or time to someone or something : approach"}]


word: damaged
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause damage to (something): such as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to physically harm (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause problems in or for (something) : to have a bad effect on (a situation, a person's reputation, etc.)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"products that are broken, cracked, scratched, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is considered to be no longer desirable or valuable because of something that has happened : a person whose reputation is damaged"}]


word: theft
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or crime of stealing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"grand larceny"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the illegal use of someone else's personal identifying information (such as a Social Security number) in order to get money or credit"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"petit larceny"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"petit larceny"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the crime of stealing something that is very valuable —called also grand theft"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the crime of stealing something that does not have a high value —called also petty theft"}]


word: cell
entries:
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word: purchase
entries:
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word: sinister
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having an evil appearance : looking likely to cause something bad, harmful, or dangerous to happen"}]


word: lurch
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a sudden sideways or forward motion"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or walk in an awkward or unsteady way —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sudden sideways or forward movement"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go away from (a place) —often + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go away from (a place) to live in a different place"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go away from (a person)"}]


word: wagon
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a vehicle with four wheels that is used for carrying heavy loads or passengers and that is usually pulled by animals (such as horses)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small, low vehicle with four wheels that children play with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"station wagon"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a railroad car that is used for carrying goods —called also (British) wagon"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a car that has a large open area behind the back seat instead of a trunk and that has a door at the back for loading and unloading things —called also (US) wagon, estate car"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long line of wagons traveling together over land; especially : a line of wagons traveling west in the U.S. during the 1800s"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a wagon carrying a stove and food for cooking for a group of people (such as cowboys)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large wagon with a rounded top made of heavy cloth that was used in the past by people traveling to the western parts of North America"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"patrol wagon"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a truck that is used by the police to carry prisoners —called also (US, informal) paddy wagon"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attach, fasten, or connect (something) with a hook, knot, etc."}]


word: encroach
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to gradually move or go into an area that is beyond the usual or desired limits —usually + on or upon"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to gradually take or begin to use or affect something that belongs to someone else or that someone else is using—usually + on or upon"}]


word: cancer
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a serious disease caused by cells that are not normal and that can spread to one or many parts of the body —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something bad or dangerous that causes other bad things to happen—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the fourth sign of the zodiac that comes between Gemini and Leo and has a crab as its symbol"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"either one of the two imaginary lines that circle the Earth to the north and south of the equator"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the world that is near the equator where the weather is very warm"}]


word: prelude
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that comes before and leads to something else—usually singular—often + to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short piece of music that introduces a longer piece"}]


word: furrow
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long and narrow cut in the ground"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a narrow line or wrinkle in the skin of a person's face"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make furrows in (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to dig into or break up (dirt, soil, land, etc.) with a plow"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use a snowplow to remove snow from a road, parking lot, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move through, over, or across (something) in a forceful and steady way —followed by an adverb or preposition"}]


word: meditative
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very thoughtful : involving or allowing deep thought or meditation"}]


word: unconsciousness
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not conscious: such as"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not awake especially because of an injury, drug, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not aware of something—usually + of"}]


word: fanciful
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"coming from the imagination"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing imagination : unusual and appealing"}]


word: tickle
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to make (someone) laugh by lightly touching a very sensitive part of the body with your fingers, a feather, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have or cause a slightly uncomfortable feeling on a part of your body"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to please or amuse (someone or something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hard white substance that forms the tusks of elephants and other animals"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a slightly yellowish white color"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piano key—usually plural"}]


word: counterattack
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an attack that is made in response to an attack by an enemy or opponent"}]


word: drape
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to loosely place or hang (something) —often + over or around"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hang in a pleasing way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cover (someone or something) with a cloth—usually + with or in —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: gulp
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to eat or swallow (something) quickly or in large amounts —often + down"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take (air) into your lungs quickly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to swallow because of strong emotion (such as fear or shock)"}]


word: welfare
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a government program for poor or unemployed people that helps pay for their food, housing, medical costs, etc. —often used before another noun —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being happy, healthy, or successful : well-being"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a social system in which a government is responsible for the economic and social welfare of its citizens and has policies to provide free health care, money for people without jobs, etc.; also : a country that has such a system"}]


word: slob
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is lazy and dirty or messy"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an ordinary person"}]


word: conspiracy
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a secret plan made by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of secretly planning to do something that is harmful or illegal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a secret agreement made between two or more people to not talk about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a theory that explains an event or situation as the result of a secret plan by usually powerful people or groups"}]


word: motto
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule guiding the behavior of a particular person or group"}]


word: decent
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"polite, moral, and honest"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing kindness : seeming to care about the feelings or problems of other people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"good enough but not the best : adequate or acceptable"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"in the middle between two points"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not total or complete : partial"}]


word: swollen
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become larger than normal —often + up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something, such as a river) larger or more full than normal"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to increase in size or number"}]


word: solitary
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"without anyone or anything else : not involving or including anyone or anything else —sometimes used in negative statements to emphasize a complete lack of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done by a person who is alone"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"separate from other people or things"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"solitary confinement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being kept alone in a prison cell away from other prisoners"}]


word: crisscross
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pattern that is formed by lines crossing each other"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to form a pattern on (something) with lines that cross each other"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go from one side of (something) to the other side and come back again"}]


word: neat
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not messy : clean and orderly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"liking to keep things very clean and orderly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"simple and clever"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who always wants things to be very orderly and clean"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"clean and organized : not messy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"keeping things clean and organized"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"fairly large"}]


word: cure
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a drug or medical treatment) that stops a disease and makes someone healthy again —often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that ends a problem or improves a bad situation : solution —often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of making someone healthy again after an illness"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (someone) healthy again after an illness —often + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to stop (a disease) by using drugs or other medical treatments"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to provide a solution for (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cure or solution for any illness or problem —often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an unusual or wonderful event that is believed to be caused by the power of God"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very amazing or unusual event, thing, or achievement"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or practice of stopping something bad from happening : the act of preventing something"}]


word: resilient
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to return to an original shape after being pulled, stretched, pressed, bent, etc."}]


word: berry
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small fruit (such as a strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry) that has many small seeds"}]


word: slit
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a long, narrow cut or opening in (something) with a sharp object"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, narrow cut or opening in something"}]


word: peel
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove the skin from (a fruit, vegetable, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove (a covering, shell, etc.) from something —often + from —often + off"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come off in pieces"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the skin of a fruit"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long curved fruit with a thick peel that is yellow when it is ripe"}]


word: hone
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to sharpen (something, such as a knife) with a stone"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something, such as a skill) better or more effective"}]


word: notch
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small cut that is shaped like a V and that is made on an edge or a surface"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a narrow passage between mountains"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a slightly higher or lower level in a series of levels that measure something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a small cut in (something, such as wood) : to make a notch in (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to achieve or get (something) —often + up"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of the best quality"}]


word: callus
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hard and thickened area on the skin and especially on the hands or feet"}]


word: upside
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of something that is good or desirable : an advantage or benefit —often + of"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"on or against the side of (something)"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"with the top at the bottom and the bottom at the top : placed so that the end that should be at the top is at the bottom"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cake that is baked with a layer of fruit (such as pineapple) on the bottom and then turned over and served with the fruit side up"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of furniture that people sleep on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is used to sleep on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used in phrases that describe having sexual relations"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to obtain (something): such as"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to receive or be given (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to obtain (something) through effort, chance, etc."},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not agreeing with the facts or truth : incorrect"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"speaking, acting, or judging in a way that does not agree with the facts or truth —often + about —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or person"}]


word: exploit
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an exciting act or action—usually plural"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get value or use from (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use (someone or something) in a way that helps you unfairly"}]


word: perceive
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to notice or become aware of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to think of (someone or something) as being something stated —often used as (be) perceived"}]


word: modesty
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of being modest: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of behaving and especially dressing in ways that do not attract sexual attention"}]


word: dump
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) somewhere in a quick and careless way —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to leave or get rid of (something or someone) quickly or without concern"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to end a romantic relationship with (someone)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where waste (such as trash) is taken and left"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where military supplies are stored"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a messy, dirty, and unpleasant place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large truck usually with a container on the back of it that is used for carrying and unloading loose material —called also (British) dumper truck"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the area between the knees and the hips of a person who is sitting down"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"things that are no longer useful or wanted and that have been thrown out : trash"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"words or ideas that are foolish or untrue"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is worthless, unimportant, or of poor quality"}]


word: trusting
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"tending to believe that other people are honest, good, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to believe that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. : to have confidence in (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to believe that something is true or correct"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hope or expect that something is true or will happen—often used to politely tell someone what you think they should do"}]


word: settler
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who goes to live in a new place where usually there are few or no people"}]


word: guardian
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that watches or protects something—often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who takes care of another person or of another person's property"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an angel believed to watch and protect someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a helpful or protective person"}]


word: basin
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a kitchen sink"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large bowl that is used for mixing, cooking, or serving food"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount contained in a basin"}]


word: upstream
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in the direction opposite to the flow in a stream, river, etc. : toward the source of a stream, river, etc."}]


word: whoop
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shout loudly in an enthusiastic or excited way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a high, loud sound expressing enthusiasm or excitement—usually singular"},{"fl":"interjection","shortdef":"—used in an ironic way to say that something is not important or impressive"}]


word: flanking
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be located on both sides of (something or someone) —usually used as (be) flanked"}]


word: hitting
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move your hand, a bat, etc., quickly so that it touches someone or something in a forceful or violent way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something, such as a ball) to move by hitting it forcefully with a bat, racket, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (something or someone) in a forceful or violent way after moving at a high speed"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very effective or forceful"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a shape that has straight sides and two circular ends"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is shaped like a cylinder: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tube in which a piston of an engine moves"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"batting first at the start of a game or an inning"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to bat in the place of another player"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to act or serve in place of another person : substitute"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a batter who bats right-handed against a left-handed pitcher and left-handed against a right-handed pitcher"}]


word: backtracking
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go back over a course or path"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to return to something that was mentioned before"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to completely change what you think or say about something"}]


word: resident
entries:
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word: deceptive
entries:
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word: stooping
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to bend down or over"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to walk or stand with your head and shoulders bent forward"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do something that is not honest, fair, etc."}]


word: vent
entries:
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word: foamy
entries:
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word: raccoon
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small North American animal with grayish-brown fur that has black fur around its eyes and black rings around its tail"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the fur of a raccoon"}]


word: foam
entries:
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word: sappy
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"sad or romantic in a foolish or exaggerated way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"foolish or silly : not thinking clearly or showing good judgment"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"full of sap"}]


word: camouflage
entries:
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word: vat
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large container (such as a tub or barrel) used especially for holding liquids"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"value-added tax"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tax that is added to products at each stage of their production —called also VAT"}]


word: concoction
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something (such as a food or drink) that is made by mixing together different things"}]


word: restrain
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prevent (a person or animal) from doing something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prevent (a person or animal) from moving by using physical force"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to keep (something) under control"}]


word: stout
entries:
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word: revert
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular kind or group of things or people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular kind of person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"printed letters"}]


word: hangover
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sick feeling or condition that comes after drinking too much alcohol at an earlier time"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decorate (a surface) by hanging something (such as a picture) on it—usually used as (be) hung"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (wallpaper) on a wall"}]


word: foothold
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place where your foot may be placed when you are climbing a cliff, a mountain, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a position that makes it possible to begin an activity or effort"}]


word: barter
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to exchange things (such as products or services) for other things instead of for money —often + for or with —often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a system in which goods or services are exchanged for other goods or services instead of for money"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"goods or services that are exchanged for other goods or services"}]


word: hah
entries:
[{"fl":"interjection","shortdef":"—used especially to express surprise or a feeling of pleasure that you have when you do something or find out about something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"great excitement or concern about something"}]


word: fete
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large party or celebration"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an outdoor event for raising money that usually includes competitions and things for sale"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to honor (a person) or celebrate (something) with a large party or public celebration —often used as (be) feted"}]


word: sheath
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a cover for the blade of a knife, sword, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a protective covering"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thin rubber covering that a man wears on his penis during sex in order to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant or to prevent the spread of diseases —called also rubber, sheath"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something, such as a sword) into a sheath"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cover (something) with something that protects it—usually used as (be) sheathed"}]


word: hound
entries:
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word: weep
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cry because you are very sad or are feeling some other strong emotion"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to produce a liquid slowly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of weeping or a period of time spent weeping"}]


word: diatribe
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an angry and usually long speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something"}]


word: immaculate
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"perfectly clean"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having no flaw or error : perfect"}]


word: underling
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person of low rank who works for a more powerful person : subordinate"}]


word: rightfully
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"according to the law"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"proper or appropriate"}]


word: renegade
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who leaves one group, religion, etc., and joins another that opposes it —usually used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that causes trouble and cannot be controlled —often used before another noun"}]


word: isolate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put or keep (someone or something) in a place or situation that is separate from others —often + from"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to find and deal with (something, such as a problem) by removing other possibilities"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to separate (something, such as a chemical) from another substance : to get (something) or an amount of (something) that is not mixed with or attached to anything else —often + from"}]


word: equate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say or think that (two things) are equal or the same —often + with or and"}]


word: seeking
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to search for (someone or something) : to try to find (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask for (help, advice, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to get or achieve (something)"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"designed to follow the heat from an airplane or rocket in order to destroy it"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"concerned only about getting what you want or need and not caring about what happens to other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of defeating an opponent who has defeated you in the past"}]


word: ears
entries:
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word: disarming
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"tending to remove any feelings of unfriendliness or distrust"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take weapons from (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give up weapons"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a bomb, mine, etc.) harmless"}]


word: rousing
entries:
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word: differ
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be different —often + from"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have opinions that don't agree —often + with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have the same opinion —often + with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say that you will do, accept, or allow something that is suggested or requested by another person —often + to —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decide to accept something after discussing what should or might be done —usually + on or upon (Brit)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask people for money or food"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask (someone) in a very serious and emotional way for something needed or wanted very much —+ of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask for (something needed or wanted very much) in a very serious and emotional way"}]


word: kinship
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being related to the people in your family"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of being close or connected to other people"}]


word: parapet
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a low wall at the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person's mental ability : mind or intellect"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has a specified mental or emotional quality"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push (something usually sharp or pointed) into something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go partly into something : to have a part that has been pushed into something : to be partly inside something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something or someone) in a specified place"}]


word: crotch
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body where the legs join together; also : the part of a piece of clothing that covers this part of the body —called also (British) crutch"}]


word: sheathed
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something, such as a sword) into a sheath"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cover (something) with something that protects it—usually used as (be) sheathed"}]


word: havoc
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a situation in which there is much destruction or confusion"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to produce tears from your eyes often while making loud sounds because of pain, sorrow, or other strong emotions"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to shout or say something loudly —often + for —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make the loud sound that is usual for a particular type of bird or animal"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something very harmful or damaging) —usually + on or upon"}]


word: jabbing
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push something sharp or hard quickly or suddenly into or toward someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be pushed quickly and suddenly into someone or a part of someone's body"}]


word: mischief
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"behavior or activity that is annoying but that is not meant to cause serious harm or damage"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a playful desire to cause trouble"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"harmful behavior"}]


word: capstan
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a machine that turns so that rope or a cable can wind around it and move or lift heavy weights (such as a ship's anchor)"}]


word: conspicuous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very easy to see or notice"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"attracting attention by being great or impressive"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or practice of spending money on expensive things that are not necessary in order to impress other people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a failure to be present at a usual or expected place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a period of time when someone is not present at a place, job, etc."}]


word: stories
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a description of how something happened —often + about or of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a description of imaginary events that is told as a form of entertainment"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the series of events that happen in a story"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of rooms or an area that forms one floor level of a building"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a ridiculous story that is used as an explanation or excuse"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an important story or article that is the main subject shown on the cover of a magazine"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an exaggerated story : a story that is so strange or surprising that it seems very unlikely to be true"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a frightening story about ghosts"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a story about an actual event or experience that is very unpleasant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an experience that is very unpleasant"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long story or joke with an ending that is disappointing or that makes no sense"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short written story usually dealing with few characters : a short work of fiction"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sad story about yourself that you tell in order to make people feel sorry for you"}]


word: precede
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to happen, go, or come before (something or someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do or say something before (something)"}]


word: estimate
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a guess that you make based on the information you have about the size, amount, etc., of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a statement about how much a job will cost"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an opinion or judgment about how good or bad something is"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give or form a general idea about the value, size, or cost of (something) : to make an estimate of (something)"}]


word: swig
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to drink (something) quickly and in large amounts : to swallow a lot of (a drink)"}]


word: confide
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to tell (something that is secret or private) to someone you trust —often + to"}]


word: oppose
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to disagree with or disapprove of (something or someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to compete against (someone) : to be an opponent of (someone)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to stop or defeat (something)"}]


word: holler
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to call out loudly : shout"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make loud or angry complaints"}]


word: wheeze
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to breathe loudly and with difficulty"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a sound like a person who is breathing with difficulty"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sound made by a person who is having difficulty breathing or a similar sound : the sound of wheezing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a clever idea or joke"}]


word: sheepishly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing or feeling embarrassment especially because you have done something foolish or wrong"}]


word: complicate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) more difficult or less simple"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a medical problem) to become more dangerous or harder to treat"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is being done, talked about, or thought about —often used in an ironic way to refer to a difficult or important situation or problem"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the situation or subject that is being discussed or dealt with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the thing that forms physical objects and occupies space"}]


word: garnet
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dark red stone that is used in jewelry"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a dark red color"}]


word: efficiently
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy"}]


word: pitfall
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a danger or problem that is hidden or not obvious at first—usually plural—often + of"}]


word: jester
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a man who in the past was kept by a ruler to amuse people by acting silly and telling jokes"}]


word: foyer
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an open area in a public building (such as a hotel or theater) near the entrance : a lobby or entrance hall"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an open area near the entrance in someone's home"}]


word: corn
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a tall plant that produces yellow seeds (called kernels) that are eaten as a vegetable, used to produce many food products, and used as food for animals —called also (US) maize"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the seeds of the corn plant eaten as a vegetable —called also (British) sweetcorn"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a plant (such as wheat or barley) that produces seeds which are used for food; also : the seeds of such a plant : grain"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a painful hard spot on the skin of the foot"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a kind of bread or cake that is made with cornmeal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small, flat piece of fried cornmeal that is eaten cold as a snack"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hot dog covered with a mixture of cornmeal that is fried and served on a stick"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"fed with grain —sometimes used figuratively in U.S. English"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"cornstarch"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of oil made from corn (sense 1) and used in foods and soap"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sweet, thick liquid made from corn (sense 1)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"corn that has seeds (called kernels) of several different colors on each ear and that is used for decoration"}]


word: fugitive
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is running away to avoid being captured; especially : a person who is trying to escape being arrested by the police—often + from"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"running away to avoid being captured"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"lasting a very short time"}]


word: familiarity
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being familiar with something : the state of having knowledge about something—usually + with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a friendly and informal way of acting or talking"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a lack of respect for or fear of something that is usually respected or feared"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"speech or behavior that does not show proper respect to a court or judge"}]


word: garner
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to collect or gather (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get or receive (something wanted or valued)"}]


word: infinite
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having no limits : endless"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extremely large or great"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the natural ability to understand things that most other people cannot understand"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"knowledge of what is proper or reasonable : good sense or judgment"}]


word: collide
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit something or each other with strong force : to crash together or to crash into something —often + with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used of situations in which people or groups disagree or are very different from each other —often + with"}]


word: ant
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a kind of small insect that lives in an organized social group"},{"fl":"noun suffix","shortdef":"a person or thing that does a specified thing"},{"fl":"adjective suffix","shortdef":"doing a specified thing or behaving in a specified way"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of ant that gives a very painful bite"}]


word: redemption
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act, process, or result of redeeming something or someone: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of making something better or more acceptable"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of exchanging something for money, an award, etc."}]


word: grant
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to agree to do, give, or allow (something asked for or hoped for)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (something) legally or formally"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to admit (something) although it does not agree with or support your opinion —often used in the form granted or granting to introduce a clause —often used in the form granted as an adverb"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money that is given to someone by a government, a company, etc., to be used for a particular purpose (such as scientific research)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of land that is given to someone by a government"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money given to a court to allow a prisoner to leave jail and return later for a trial"}]


word: arse
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a foolish, stupid, or stubborn person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body above the legs that is used for sitting : buttocks"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used in various phrases"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"sexual intercourse"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"smart-aleck"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (someone) with your lips as a greeting or as a way of showing love or sexual attraction"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (something) with your lips"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch (something) gently or lightly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to understand (something) : to have a clear and complete idea of (something) —usually + how, why, where, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have learned (something, such as a skill or a language) —often + how"}]


word: converge
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move toward one point and join together : to come together and meet"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to meet or come together to form a crowd or group —often + on"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come together and have one interest, purpose, or goal"}]


word: homage
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"respect or honor"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is done to honor someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give money for goods or services —often + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give money to (someone) for goods or services —often followed by to + verb —sometimes + in"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (something, such as an amount of money) for goods or services"}]


word: swear
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to state (something) very strongly and sincerely"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to promise very strongly and sincerely to do or not do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use offensive words when you speak —often + at"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a spirit or being that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people : one of various spirits or beings worshipped in some religions —often used informally to suggest that what happens to someone is controlled by gods or by luck"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person and especially a man who is greatly loved or admired"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being good: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being kind, honest, generous, helpful, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being useful or effective"}]


word: aimlessly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having a goal or purpose"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a goal or purpose"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to hit a target"}]


word: deter
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to decide not to do something —often + from"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prevent (something) from happening"}]


word: nip
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to bite or pinch (someone or something) lightly —+ at"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to defeat (someone or something) by a small amount"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to go to a place quickly or for a short period of time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of cold"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a light bite or pinch"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small amount of liquor"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very small bottle of liquor"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"so close that the lead changes quickly and very often from one person or team to another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small part that grows on a plant and develops into a flower, leaf, or new branch"}]


word: bet
entries:
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word: suffocate
entries:
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word: disciplined
entries:
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word: misshapen
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"badly shaped : having an ugly shape"},{"fl":"prefix","shortdef":"badly : wrongly"},{"fl":"prefix","shortdef":"bad : wrong"},{"fl":"prefix","shortdef":"opposite or lack of"}]


word: enthusiastically
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing strong excitement about something : filled with or marked by enthusiasm"}]


word: lately
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in the recent period of time : recently"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who has recently joined a group, started a new activity, etc. : newcomer"}]


word: lord
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word: skilled
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having the training, knowledge, and experience that is needed to do something : having a lot of skill"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"requiring training"}]


word: hustle
entries:
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word: herb
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who uses herbs to treat illness"}]


word: swerved
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change direction suddenly especially to avoid hitting someone or something"}]


word: affair
entries:
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word: forewarn
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to warn (someone) before something happens—usually used as (be) forewarned"}]


word: defined
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show or describe (someone or something) clearly and completely"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to show the shape, outline, or edge of (something) very clearly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not easy to see or understand"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easy to see or understand"}]


word: uncompromising
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not willing to change a decision, opinion, method, etc. : not willing to make or accept a compromise"}]


word: wearily
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep : tired"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"bored or annoyed by something because you have seen it, heard it, done it, etc., many times or for a long time —often + of —sometimes used in combination"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing you to feel tired"}]


word: illusion
entries:
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word: observation
entries:
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word: jostle
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push against (someone) while moving forward in a crowd of people —often + for —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: insignia
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a badge or sign which shows that a person is a member of a particular group or has a particular rank —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: reconcile
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to find a way of making (two different ideas, facts, etc.) exist or be true at the same time"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause people or groups to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement —often used as (be) reconciled"}]


word: concoct
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (a food or drink) by mixing different things together"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone"}]


word: crest
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the highest part or point of something (such as a hill or wave) —usually + of —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of decorative feathers at the top of a bird's head; also : a decorative bunch of hair on the head of another animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a special symbol used especially in the past to represent a family, group, or organization"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to reach the highest part or point of (a mountain, wave, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to rise to a high level before going back down —often used figuratively"}]


word: diving
entries:
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word: hatchet
entries:
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word: peg
entries:
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word: strung
entries:
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word: unleash
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to allow or cause (something very powerful) to happen suddenly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to remove a leash from (an animal) so that it can freely run, attack someone, etc."}]


word: abandoned
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"left without needed protection or care"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"left by the owner"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"no longer held or thought of : given up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to leave and never return to (someone who needs protection or help)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to leave and never return to (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to leave (a place) because of danger"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a false reason or explanation that is used to hide the real purpose of something : pretext"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act or appearance that looks real but is false"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a claim of having a particular quality, ability, condition, etc.—usually singular"}]


word: fro
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"into a state of being awake or conscious"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"into a position that is closed or almost closed"}]


word: smother
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to kill (someone) by covering the face so that breathing is not possible"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cover (something) in order to keep it from growing or spreading —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to keep (something) from happening : to try to stop doing (something)"}]


word: southwestern
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"in, toward, or from the southwest"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the southwest"}]


word: spotted
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"marked with spots"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to see or notice (someone or something that is difficult to see or find)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (an opponent) a specified advantage at the beginning of a race, game, etc., in order to make a competition more even"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lend (someone) a small amount of money"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hot dessert that is like a moist cake made with suet and currants or raisins"}]


word: bittersweet
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having both bitter and sweet flavors"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"combining sadness and happiness"}]


word: disagreeable
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not pleasing : unpleasant or offensive"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"difficult to deal with : easily angered or annoyed"}]


word: rotted
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to slowly decay or cause (something) to decay —often used figuratively —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: shear
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cut the hair, wool, etc., off (an animal)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cut off (an animal's hair, wool, etc.) —often + off"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cut off a person's hair—usually used as (be) shorn"}]


word: pommel
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a high, round part on the front of a saddle"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large piece of equipment used in gymnastics that is like a very thick bench with two handles on top of it —called also horse"}]


word: tendril
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the thin stem of a climbing plant that attaches to walls, fences, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is thin and curly"}]


word: perk
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something extra that someone receives in addition to regular pay for doing a job—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a good thing that you have or get because of your situation—usually plural"}]


word: playfully
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"happy and full of energy : eager to play"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing that you are having fun and not being serious"}]


word: endanger
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone or something) to be in a dangerous place or situation"}]


word: blindly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without seeing"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without noticing or seeming to see anything"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without thinking or questioning"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to see"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unable to notice or judge something—usually + to"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"accepting the actions or decisions of someone or something without any questions or criticism"}]


word: bedside
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the place next to a person's bed —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the way a doctor or nurse behaves with patients"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a piece of furniture that people sleep on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is used to sleep on"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used in phrases that describe having sexual relations"}]


word: cohesive
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"closely united"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing people to be closely united"}]


word: whining
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to complain in an annoying way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a high, crying sound"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a high and unpleasant sound that continues for a long time"}]


word: amusement
entries:
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word: inconvenience
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"trouble or problems"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that causes trouble or problems : something that is inconvenient"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause trouble or problems for (someone)"}]


word: slamming
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to close (something) in a forceful way that makes a loud noise"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to set or throw (something) in a forceful way that makes a loud noise —usually + down"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit something with a lot of force"}]


word: spurt
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to pour out or come out quickly and suddenly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move at a fast speed for a short distance"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of liquid, flame, etc., that comes out of something suddenly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short period of greatly increased effort, activity, or development"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a short period of time"}]


word: traitor
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who is not loyal to his or her own country, friends, etc. : a person who betrays a country or group of people by helping or supporting an enemy"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move around a central point —often + around"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause your body or a part of your body to face a different direction"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something or a side of something) to face an opposite or different direction"}]


word: cowardice
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"fear that makes you unable to do what is right or expected : lack of courage"}]


word: precaution
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is done to prevent possible harm or trouble from happening in the future"}]


word: thump
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit or beat something or someone and make a loud, deep sound"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to beat forcefully"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to walk or run with loud, heavy steps"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud, deep sound made especially when a heavy object hits something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of hitting someone or something"}]


word: significant
entries:
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word: budding
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"beginning to develop"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"beginning to become successful"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to produce buds"}]


word: unhindered
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able or allowed to happen or continue without being slowed, stopped, or made more difficult"}]


word: plod
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to walk slowly and usually heavily : trudge"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to progress or develop slowly"}]


word: idly
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"without much thought, effort, or concern"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not working, active, or being used"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having any real purpose or value"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having much activity"}]


word: clump
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small ball or mass of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of things or people that are close together"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a loud, heavy sound made by footsteps"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to form a mass or clump"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to walk with loud, heavy steps"}]


word: stooge
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a weak or unimportant person who is controlled by a powerful person, organization, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a performer in a show who says and does foolish things that other performers make jokes about"}]


word: stony
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"full of stones"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"made of stone or hard like stone"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing no emotion or friendliness"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not having any money"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing no emotion"}]


word: illumination
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"light that comes into a room, that shines on something, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"knowledge or understanding"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a gold or colored decoration in an old book"}]


word: afterlife
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a life that some people believe exists after death —often used with the"}]


word: otherworldly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"suggesting a world that is different from the world we know : seeming to belong to or come from another world"}]


word: diabolical
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extremely evil"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very unpleasant, bad, or annoying"}]


word: trudge
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to walk slowly and heavily because you are tired or working very hard"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, slow walk that makes you tired"}]


word: charged
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having an amount of electricity"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing or causing strong feelings —often + up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give an amount of electricity to (something) : to put electricity into a battery so that a machine or device will run"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give a job or responsibility to (a person or group) : to make (a person or group) responsible for something—usually used as (be) charged—usually + with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to formally accuse (someone) of a crime—usually + with"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"two times as many or as much"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"two times—usually used in combination"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"responsible for committing a crime or doing something bad or wrong —often + of —sometimes used informally in a joking way"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing that you know you have done something bad or wrong"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling bad because you have done something bad or wrong or because you believe you have done something bad or wrong"}]


word: dent
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area on a surface that is lower than the rest of the surface especially because of being hit or pushed in"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a dent in (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to decrease (something) : to make (something) weaker"}]


word: ramming
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to forcefully hit something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to forcefully hit something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to push (something) into a position or place with force —sometimes used figuratively"}]


word: gully
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, narrow cut or low area in the ground that water moves through when it rains"}]


word: armband
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a band worn around the arm; especially : one that is worn around the upper part of a sleeve to show who you are or to show that you are in mourning"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"water wings"}]


word: dripping
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the fat and juices that come out of meat during cooking (US) (Brit)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to fall in drops"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to let drops of (a liquid) fall —often + with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have or show a large amount of something—usually + with"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"covered or soaked with water or another liquid : not dry"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a lot of rain : rainy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not yet dry : still moist or sticky"}]


word: whack
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hit (someone or something) with great force"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to reduce (something) by a large amount : slash"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to murder or kill (someone)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of hitting someone or something with great force"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sound made when something is hit hard"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a share or portion of something"}]


word: grate
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a metal frame with bars across it that is used in a fireplace or to cover an opening"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cut (food) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a special tool (called a grater)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a harsh, unpleasant noise by rubbing against something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to have an annoying effect —often + on"}]


word: swishing
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move with or cause (something) to move with a soft sweeping or brushing sound"}]


word: spew
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to flow out of something in a fast and forceful way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to flow out in a fast and forceful way —often used figuratively"}]


word: repertoire
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"all the plays, songs, dances, etc., that a performer or group of performers knows and can perform"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"all the things that a person is able to do —often + of"}]


word: budge
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move slightly—usually used in negative statements"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to change your opinion or decision—usually used in negative statements"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a unit of measurement equal to 1/3₆ yard or 1/12 of a foot (2.54 centimeters)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small amount, distance, or degree"}]


word: stalagmite
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pointed piece of rock that sticks up from the floor of a cave and that is formed by dripping water which contains minerals"}]


word: conduit
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a pipe or tube through which something (such as water or wire) passes"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone or something that is used as a way of sending something (such as information or money) from one place or person to another —often + for"}]


word: rotate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or turn in a circle"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to regularly change the person who does a particular job so that all the members of a group do it at different times"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to regularly change the place or position of things or people so that each takes the place of another"}]


word: starkness
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a very plain and often cold or empty appearance"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very obvious : very plain and easily seen"}]


word: buck
entries:
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word: impetuous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"acting or done quickly and without thought : controlled by emotion rather than thought : impulsive"}]


word: contradiction
entries:
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word: intervene
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to come or occur between two times or events"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become involved in something (such as a conflict) in order to have an influence on what happens —often + in"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to happen as an unrelated event that causes a delay or problem"}]


word: sustain
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to provide what is needed for (something or someone) to exist, continue, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hold up the weight of (something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to deal with or experience (something bad or unpleasant) : suffer"}]


word: grinding
entries:
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word: ranking
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word: overseer
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who watches and directs the work of other people in order to be sure that a job is done correctly"}]


word: dedication
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of very strong support for or loyalty to someone or something : the quality or state of being dedicated to a person, group, cause, etc. —often + to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a message at the beginning of a book, song, etc., saying that it was written or is being performed in order to honor or express affection for someone—often + to"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of officially saying that something (such as a new building) was created for a particular purpose (such as worship) or to remember or honor a particular person —sometimes used before another noun"}]


word: leak
entries:
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word: divert
entries:
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word: distinction
entries:
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word: explicit
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very clear and complete : leaving no doubt about the meaning"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing or referring very openly to nudity, violence, or sexual activity"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"openly shown"}]


word: sphere
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a round object : globe"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a three-dimensional shape that looks like a ball"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an area of influence or activity"}]


word: dense
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having parts that are close together"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"crowded with people"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not smart : not able to understand things easily"}]


word: induce
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone or something) to do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (something) to happen or exist"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give (a pregnant woman) special medicine in order to make her give birth : to cause (labor or birth) to begin by giving special drugs to a pregnant woman"}]


word: span
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the period of time between two dates or events —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of a bridge or other structure that goes across a space from one support to another"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the width of something from one side to the other—often + of"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to continue throughout (a period of time)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cover or include (a wide area, a large number of things, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cross over (something)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the length of time during which someone is able to think about or remain interested in something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount of time that a person or animal actually lives —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very clean and neat"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a particular minute or hour shown by a clock"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the time in a particular area or part of the world"}]


word: threshold
entries:
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word: empathy
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions : the ability to share someone else's feelings"}]


word: timber
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"trees that are grown in order to produce wood"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used as an interjection to warn people nearby that a cut tree is about to fall"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large piece of wood that is used to form a part of a building"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"lumberyard"}]


word: scope
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the area that is included in or dealt with by something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"space or opportunity for action, thought, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an instrument (such as a telescope or microscope) that is used to look at things"}]


word: revelation
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a usually secret or surprising fact that is made known"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act of making something known : an act of revealing something in usually a surprising way —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that surprises you —often + to"}]


word: noon
entries:
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word: mutual
entries:
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word: vague
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not clear in meaning : stated in a way that is general and not specific"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not thinking or expressing your thoughts clearly or precisely"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not completely formed or developed"}]


word: nonetheless
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in spite of what has just been said : nevertheless"},{"fl":"pronoun","shortdef":"not any of a group of people or things : no amount or part of something"}]


word: remainder
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc. —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the number that is left when one number is subtracted from another number"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the number that is left over when one number does not divide evenly into another number"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to sell (a book) at a reduced price because not many copies are being sold and no more copies will be produced"}]


word: ironically
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"using words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"strange or funny because something (such as a situation) is different from what you expected"}]


word: dimension
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the length, width, height, or depth of something : a measurement in one direction (such as the distance from the ceiling to the floor in a room)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the amount or number of things that something affects or influences—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a part of something"}]


word: indignantly
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry"}]


word: substitute
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or thing that takes the place of someone or something else —often + for"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a player who takes the place of another player during a game"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"substitute teacher"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put or use (someone or something) in place of someone or something else —often + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do the job of someone else or serve the function of something else —often + for"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to replace (one person or thing) with another —often used as (be) substituted"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a teacher who teaches a class when the usual teacher is not available —called also (US) sub, substitute, supply teacher"}]


word: devil
entries:
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word: skeptical
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the part of the body that you see with"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an ability to understand and appreciate something seen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"—used to describe the way something looks to you"}]


word: lobby
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building (such as a hotel or theater)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an organized group of people who work together to influence government decisions that relate to a particular industry, issue, etc."},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to influence government officials to make decisions for or against something —often followed by to + verb"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to get something you want by talking to the people who make decisions"}]


word: acutely
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very serious or dangerous : requiring serious attention or action"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very strong and sensitive : highly developed"}]


word: bouncing
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very healthy and active"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (a ball, rock, etc.) to hit against a surface and quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move in one direction, hit a surface (such as a wall or the floor), and then quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction—usually + off"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move with a lot of energy and excitement"}]


word: yelling
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say (something) very loudly especially because you are angry, surprised, or are trying to get someone's attention —often + at —often + out"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a sudden, loud cry —often + out"}]


word: kidney
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"either of two organs in your body that remove waste products from your blood and make urine —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an animal kidney used as food"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a type of large and dark red bean"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a hard object like a small stone that sometimes forms in a kidney and that can cause great pain"}]


word: frustrated
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very angry, discouraged, or upset because of being unable to do or complete something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"trying to do something or gain a skill but not successful"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause (someone) to feel angry, discouraged, or upset because of not being able to do something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to prevent (efforts, plans, etc.) from succeeding : to keep (someone) from doing something"}]


word: endure
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to continue to exist in the same state or condition"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to experience (pain or suffering) for a long time"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to deal with or accept (something unpleasant) —often used in negative statements"}]


word: pirate
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who attacks and steals from a ship at sea —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"someone who illegally copies a product or invention without permission —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person or organization that illegally makes television or radio broadcasts—usually used before another noun"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to illegally copy (something) without permission"}]


word: tossing
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to throw (something) with a quick, light motion"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move or lift (something, such as a part of your body) quickly or suddenly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move (something) back and forth or up and down"}]


word: gravely
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very serious : requiring or causing serious thought or concern"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"serious and formal in appearance or manner"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having the form `"}]


word: elevate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to lift (something) up"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to increase the level of (something) : to make (something) higher"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to raise (someone) to a higher rank or level"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"works created by artists : paintings, sculptures, etc., that are created to be beautiful or to express important ideas or feelings —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the methods and skills used for painting, sculpting, drawing, etc. —often used before another noun"}]


word: precision
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of being precise : exactness or accuracy —often used after with"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"designed for very accurate measurement or operation"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"done in a very careful and exact way"}]


word: magnetic
entries:
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word: refuge
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"shelter or protection from danger or trouble —often + in or from —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place that provides shelter or protection —often + for"}]


word: absent
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not present at a usual or expected place —often + from"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not present at all : not existing —sometimes + from"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing that a person is thinking about something else : showing a lack of attention to what is happening or being said"},{"fl":"preposition","shortdef":"in the absence of (something) : without"}]


word: discard
entries:
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word: applaud
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to strike the hands together over and over to show approval or praise"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to express approval of or support for (something or someone)"}]


word: nonsense
entries:
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word: tenderness
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very loving and gentle : showing affection and love for someone or something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"easy to chew or bite : not tough"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"painful when touched : sore"}]


word: vow
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a serious promise to do something or to behave in a certain way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make a serious promise to do something or to behave in a certain way—often followed by to + verb —often + that"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of not having sex with anyone : the quality or state of being chaste"}]


word: hostile
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to an enemy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not friendly : having or showing unfriendly feelings"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"unpleasant or harsh"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an occurrence in which a person, company, etc., takes control of something"}]


word: privilege
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a special opportunity to do something that makes you proud"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the advantage that wealthy and powerful people have over other people in a society"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give an advantage that others do not have to (someone or something)"}]


word: hail
entries:
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word: callous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people"}]


word: efficiency
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy : the quality or degree of being efficient (technical)"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"efficiency apartment"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small apartment that usually includes furniture and has a small and simple kitchen area"}]


word: catalogue
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a book containing a list of things that you can buy, use, etc., and often pictures"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of similar or related things"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to list or describe (something) in an organized way"}]


word: justification
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an acceptable reason for doing something : something that justifies an action"}]


word: precedent
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a similar action or event that happened at an earlier time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something done or said that can be used as an example or rule to be followed in the future"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the usual or traditional way of doing something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) in a place or position"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to put (something) into the surface of something —often used as (be) set"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to attach (something, such as a jewel) to a piece of jewelry or other decoration —often used as (be) set"}]


word: elevation
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the height of a place"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an act or result of lifting or raising someone or something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a place (such as a hill) that is higher than the area around it"}]


word: varied
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having many forms or types : including many different things"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to be different or to become different : change"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) different : to make changes to (something) so that it is not always the same"}]


word: acceptance
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of accepting something or someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to discover (something or someone) without planning or trying to : to discover (something or someone) by chance"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to get or discover (something or someone that you are looking for)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to discover or learn (something) by studying about it"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"of yourself or itself"},{"fl":"combining form","shortdef":"by, to, with, for, or toward yourself or itself"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a spoken expression of ideas, opinions, etc., that is made by someone who is speaking in front of a group of people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the ability to speak"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"spoken language"}]


word: embed
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to place or set (something) firmly in something else —often used figuratively"}]


word: absently
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not present at a usual or expected place —often + from"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"not present at all : not existing —sometimes + from"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"showing that a person is thinking about something else : showing a lack of attention to what is happening or being said"}]


word: consistency
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or fact of being consistent: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or fact of staying the same at different times; especially : the quality or fact of being good each time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or fact of having parts that agree with each other"}]


word: thankfully
entries:
[{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"in a way that makes you feel thankful"},{"fl":"adverb","shortdef":"with a feeling of thanks"}]


word: inflict
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to cause someone to experience or be affected by (something unpleasant or harmful) —often + on or upon"}]


word: insulting
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"rude or offensive : showing a lack of respect —sometimes + to"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do or say something that is offensive to (someone) : to do or say something that shows a lack of respect for (someone)"}]


word: infamous
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"well-known for being bad : known for evil acts or crimes"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing people to think you are bad or evil"}]


word: relinquish
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give up (something) : to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group"}]


word: executioner
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a person who performs executions : a person who executes people who have been sentenced to death"}]


word: conceal
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to hide (something or someone) from sight"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to keep (something) secret"}]


word: raging
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very wild and violent"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very great, strong, or impressive"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing a lot of pain or distress"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to talk in an extremely angry way : to shout loudly and angrily"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to happen or continue in a destructive, violent, or intense way —often + on"}]


word: intimate
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a very close relationship : very warm and friendly"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very personal or private"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"involving sex or sexual relations"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a very close and trusted friend : an intimate friend"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say or suggest (something) in an indirect way"}]


word: integrity
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of being honest and fair"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the state of being complete or whole"}]


word: sheerest
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"—used to emphasize the large amount, size, or degree of something"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"complete and total"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very steep : almost straight up and down"}]


word: philosophical
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of, relating to, or based on philosophy"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"having a calm attitude toward a difficult or unpleasant situation"}]


word: shrink
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to become smaller in amount, size, or value"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) smaller in amount, size, or value"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to quickly move away from something shocking, frightening, or disgusting"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a psychiatrist or psychologist"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"tough, clear, thin plastic that is placed around a product (such as a book or a package of food) and shrunk in order to wrap it tightly"}]


word: toll
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money that you are required to pay for the use of a road or bridge"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount of money paid for a long-distance telephone call"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the number of people who are killed or injured in an accident, disaster, war, etc.—usually singular"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ring slowly"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to make (something) known by ringing"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the sound of bells being rung slowly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a single sound made by a ringing bell"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long-distance telephone call for which you must pay an extra amount of money —called also (British) trunk call"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"allowing you to make a long-distance telephone call without having to pay a toll"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the number of people who die in an accident, disaster, war, etc.—usually singular"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a partially enclosed area or a small and usually temporary building where things are sold or displayed or services are provided"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a small area that is enclosed in order to provide privacy for one person"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an enclosed area for some kinds of workers that provides shelter and keeps them separated from the public"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to demand and get (something, such as payment or revenge) especially by using force or threats"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"—used in phrases like exact a terrible toll and exact a high/heavy price to say that something has caused a lot of suffering, loss, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a sound of a bell when it is rung slowly because someone has died"}]


word: massacre
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the violent killing of many people"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a game or competition in which one person or team easily defeats another"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to violently kill (a group of people) : slaughter"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to easily defeat (someone or something)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do (something) very badly : to ruin (something) because of lack of skill"}]


word: abuse
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to treat (a person or animal) in a harsh or harmful way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use or treat (something) in a way that causes damage"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to use (something) wrongly"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act or practice of abusing someone or something: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"harmful treatment of a person or animal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the use or treatment of something in a way that causes damage"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"things that you do that harm your own body or health"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"masturbation"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"fully grown and developed and ready to be eaten —sometimes used figuratively"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"ready or suitable for something—usually + for"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"brought to full flavor or the best state by being stored for a period of time"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a material of a particular kind"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a drug that is considered harmful and whose use is controlled by law or made illegal"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality of being meaningful, useful, or important"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to or consisting of words"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"spoken rather than written"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"relating to or formed from a verb"}]


word: interference
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"involvement in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted : the act of interfering"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"additional signals that weaken or block the main signal in a radio or television broadcast"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of illegally hitting or getting in the way of an opponent"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to move with your legs at a speed that is faster than walking —often used figuratively"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to leave a place quickly by running —often + away —often + off"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to run as part of a sport, for exercise, or in a race"}]


word: forthcoming
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"appearing, happening, or arriving soon"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"readily available"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"honest and open"}]


word: compassion
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, hungry, in trouble, etc."}]


word: ignorance
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a lack of knowledge, understanding, or education : the state of being ignorant —often + of"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"complete happiness"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"extremely or completely happy : full of or causing bliss"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask for something in a serious and emotional way —often + for —often + with"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to try to prove (a case) in a court of law"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to say in court that you are either guilty or not guilty of a crime : to make a plea"}]


word: probe
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to ask a lot of questions in order to find secret or hidden information about someone or something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to touch or reach into (something) by using your finger, a long tool, etc., in order to see or find something"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to look into or examine (something) carefully"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a careful examination or investigation of something"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a thin, long instrument that is used especially for examining parts of the body"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"space probe"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device that is used to obtain information from outer space and send it back to Earth"}]


word: disposal
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of disposing of something: such as"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of throwing something away"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the act of giving control or ownership of land, possessions, etc., to someone"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a device in a kitchen sink that grinds up food waste so it can be washed down the drain —called also (British) waste disposal unit"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"garbage disposal"}]


word: violate
entries:
[{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to do something that is not allowed by (a law, rule, etc.)"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to take away, interfere with, or ignore (something, such as a person's rights or privacy) in an unfair or illegal way"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to abuse or show disrespect for (something, such as a holy place) usually by damaging it"}]


word: trio
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of three singers or musicians who perform together; also : a piece of music for such a group"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a group of three people or things"}]


word: compromise
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute —often used before another noun"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that combines the qualities of two different things—often + between"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a change that makes something worse and that is not done for a good reason"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to give up something that you want in order to reach an agreement : to settle differences by means of a compromise —often + on"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to expose (something) to risk or danger : endanger"},{"fl":"verb","shortdef":"to damage or weaken (something) : impair"}]


word: decisive
entries:
[{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"able to make choices quickly and confidently"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"causing something to end in a particular way : determining what the result of something will be"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"very clear and obvious"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that cause something to happen"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a number that evenly divides a larger number"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"an amount by which another amount is multiplied or divided"}]


word: warfare
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"military fighting in a war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"activity that is done as part of a struggle between competing groups, companies, etc."},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the use of harmful living things (such as germs that cause disease) as weapons in a war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the use of chemical substances (such as poisonous gases) as weapons in a war"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"biological warfare"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the mind : mental"},{"fl":"adjective","shortdef":"of or relating to the study of the mind : of or relating to psychology"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, narrow hole that is dug in the ground : ditch"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a deep, narrow hole in the ground that is used as protection for soldiers—usually plural"},{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"a long, narrow hole in the ocean floor"}]


word: stoicism
entries:
[{"fl":"noun","shortdef":"the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion"}]


