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{
"monk:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society",
"source": "MW"
},
"goblin:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an ugly and sometimes evil creature that likes to cause trouble",
"source": "MW"
},
"elf:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small creature in stories usually with pointed ears and magical powers",
"source": "MW"
},
"sword:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a weapon with a long metal blade that has a sharp point and edge",
"source": "MW"
},
"centaur:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a creature in Greek mythology that is part human and part horse",
"source": "MW"
},
"perhaps:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) possibly but not certainly : maybe",
"source": "MW"
},
"dactyl:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a metrical foot consisting of one long and two short syllables or of one stressed and two unstressed syllables (as in tenderly)",
"source": "MW"
},
"suddenly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) very quickly in usually an unexpected way : in a sudden way",
"source": "MW"
},
"powrie:noun": {
"def": "powrie",
"source": "fallback"
},
"powries:noun": {
"def": "powries",
"source": "fallback"
},
"forest:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a thick growth of trees and bushes that covers a large area —often used before another noun —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"nearly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) not completely : almost but not quite",
"source": "MW"
},
"huge:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very large : very great in size, amount, or degree",
"source": "MW"
},
"stone:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of rock used for a particular purpose",
"source": "MW"
},
"giant:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a legendary creature usually thought of as being an extremely large and powerful person",
"source": "MW"
},
"side:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) of or located on the side of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"against:preposition": {
"def": "(preposition) in competition with (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"such:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to make a description more forceful",
"source": "MW"
},
"reply:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something said, written, or done as an answer or response",
"source": "MW"
},
"realize:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to understand or become aware of (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"master:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone (especially a man) who has a servant or slave",
"source": "MW"
},
"ground:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause a ship or boat to hit the ground below the water so that it cannot move",
"source": "MW"
},
"indeed:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used in response to a statement that is regarded as doubtful or surprising",
"source": "MW"
},
"creature:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an imaginary or very strange kind of animal",
"source": "MW"
},
"human:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"fight:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be involved in (a battle, struggle, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"fear:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to be afraid and worried",
"source": "MW"
},
"nod:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a movement of your head up and down especially as a way of answering \"yes\" or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval : an act of nodding",
"source": "MW"
},
"low:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a low point or level",
"source": "MW"
},
"magic:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) having the power to make impossible things happen : having supernatural power",
"source": "MW"
},
"voice:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to speak",
"source": "MW"
},
"wide:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) to the side of something by a large distance —usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"smile:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) with a smile",
"source": "MW"
},
"consider:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think about (a person or a person's feelings) before you do something in order to avoid making someone upset, angry, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"shoulder:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move forward by pushing through something with the shoulders",
"source": "MW"
},
"hit:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to touch (something or someone) in a forceful or violent way after moving at a high speed",
"source": "MW"
},
"along:preposition": {
"def": "(adverb) in a forward direction —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"step:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place",
"source": "MW"
},
"deep:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) far into or inside something",
"source": "MW"
},
"bear:verb": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"alone:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling unhappy because of being separated from other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"cry:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a loud sound made by an animal or bird",
"source": "MW"
},
"bow:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) the act of bending forward at the neck or waist in order to greet someone or show respect : the act of bowing",
"source": "MW"
},
"dead:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) no longer alive or living : no longer having life",
"source": "MW"
},
"sight:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to see (something or someone that is being looked for or that is rarely seen or difficult to see)",
"source": "MW"
},
"hardly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) barely scarcely—used to say that something was almost not possible or almost did not happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"edge:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to be on the edge of (something) —usually used as (be) edged",
"source": "MW"
},
"force:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make it necessary for (someone) to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"remark:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of noticing or making a comment about something",
"source": "MW"
},
"arrow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a mark (such as →) that is shaped like an arrow and that is used to show direction",
"source": "MW"
},
"surprise:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel surprised",
"source": "MW"
},
"monster:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a strange or horrible imaginary creature",
"source": "MW"
},
"weapon:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a gun, knife, club, or bomb) that is used for fighting or attacking someone or for defending yourself when someone is attacking you",
"source": "MW"
},
"spirit:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the force within a person that is believed to give the body life, energy, and power",
"source": "MW"
},
"rush:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause or force (someone) to do something too quickly —often + into",
"source": "MW"
},
"sense:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a particular feeling : an emotion that you are aware of —usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"spot:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to see or notice (someone or something that is difficult to see or find)",
"source": "MW"
},
"power:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) having great strength or power",
"source": "MW"
},
"roll:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of rolling something",
"source": "MW"
},
"breath:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to breathe freely",
"source": "MW"
},
"thick:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that makes thick pieces, layers, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"shake:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move sometimes violently back and forth or up and down with short, quick movements",
"source": "MW"
},
"least:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in or to the smallest degree",
"source": "MW"
},
"ahead:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) to or toward the place where someone is going",
"source": "MW"
},
"straight:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a straight part of a racecourse : straightaway—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"strength:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to resist being moved or broken by a force",
"source": "MW"
},
"enemy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who hates another : someone who attacks or tries to harm another",
"source": "MW"
},
"companion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person or animal you spend time with or enjoy being with —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"attack:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an attempt by a military force to defeat an enemy : a military offensive",
"source": "MW"
},
"folk:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a certain kind of people",
"source": "MW"
},
"dwarf:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) look very small or unimportant when compared with something else—usually used as (be) dwarfed",
"source": "MW"
},
"clear:verb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a clear manner—used in the phrase loud and clear",
"source": "MW"
},
"image:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a picture that is produced by a camera, artist, mirror, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"finally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) at the end of a period of time : after a long time",
"source": "MW"
},
"battle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to fight or argue with someone over something",
"source": "MW"
},
"heart:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the heart thought of as the place where emotions are felt",
"source": "MW"
},
"lift:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of raising or lifting something",
"source": "MW"
},
"mind:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers",
"source": "MW"
},
"bit:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a brief comic performance or joke",
"source": "MW"
},
"drop:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to lie down or fall down suddenly",
"source": "MW"
},
"valley:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area of low land between hills or mountains",
"source": "MW"
},
"grab:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to quickly take and hold (someone or something) with your hand or arms",
"source": "MW"
},
"wonder:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"whisper:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to speak very softly or quietly",
"source": "MW"
},
"heavy:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in a heavy way : heavily",
"source": "MW"
},
"among:preposition": {
"def": "(preposition) in the presence of (a group of people)",
"source": "MW"
},
"beyond:preposition": {
"def": "(preposition) on or to the farther part or side of (something) : at a greater distance than (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"push:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to force or try to force or persuade (someone) to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"doubt:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to have no confidence in (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"tear:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a drop of liquid that comes from your eyes especially when you cry : teardrop",
"source": "MW"
},
"dozen:noun": {
"def": "(noun) large numbers of people or things —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"trail:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to be pulled behind someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"surely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a confident way",
"source": "MW"
},
"staff:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to work for (an organization or business) as a member of a staff —often used as (be) staffed",
"source": "MW"
},
"beside:preposition": {
"def": "(preposition) by the side of (someone or something) : next to (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"pain:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the physical feeling caused by disease, injury, or something that hurts the body",
"source": "MW"
},
"scream:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to suddenly cry out in a loud and high voice because of pain, surprise, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"strike:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) in a forceful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"scramble:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of scrambling: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"wind:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a natural movement of air outside",
"source": "MW"
},
"almost:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) only a little less than : nearly",
"source": "MW"
},
"sky:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the space over the Earth where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds appear",
"source": "MW"
},
"somehow:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that is not known or certain",
"source": "MW"
},
"slowly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a slow way or at a low speed",
"source": "MW"
},
"hematite:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a reddish-brown to black mineral consisting of ferric oxide, constituting an important iron ore, and occurring in crystals or as earthy red ocher",
"source": "MW"
},
"magical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very pleasant or exciting",
"source": "MW"
},
"quietly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a quiet manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"sudden:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) happening, coming, or done very quickly in a way that is usually not expected",
"source": "MW"
},
"none:noun": {
"def": "(pronoun) not any of a group of people or things : no amount or part of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"dagger:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sharp pointed knife that is used as a weapon",
"source": "MW"
},
"cave:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a large hole that was formed by natural processes in the side of a cliff or hill or under the ground",
"source": "MW"
},
"fomorian:singular": {
"def": "fomorian",
"source": "fallback"
},
"shrug:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about something",
"source": "MW"
},
"simply:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) without any question—used to stress the simple truth of a description or statement",
"source": "MW"
},
"slip:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to lose your balance especially on a slippery surface —often + on",
"source": "MW"
},
"expression:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way someone's face looks that shows emotions and feelings",
"source": "MW"
},
"hop:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to jump over (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"pause:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stop doing something for a short time before doing it again",
"source": "MW"
},
"glance:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to look at someone or something very quickly",
"source": "MW"
},
"ship:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to send (someone) to a place that is usually far away",
"source": "MW"
},
"wound:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to injure (someone or something) by cutting or breaking the skin",
"source": "MW"
},
"spin:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to turn or cause someone or something to turn around repeatedly",
"source": "MW"
},
"recognize:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience",
"source": "MW"
},
"easily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an easy manner : without difficulty",
"source": "MW"
},
"branch:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to divide into smaller parts : to separate into branches",
"source": "MW"
},
"movement:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of moving your body or a part of your body",
"source": "MW"
},
"charge:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to formally accuse (someone) of a crime—usually + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"blade:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the flat sharp part of a weapon or tool that is used for cutting",
"source": "MW"
},
"blood:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the red liquid that flows through the bodies of people and animals",
"source": "MW"
},
"cover:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be over much or all of the surface of (something) —usually used as (be) covered",
"source": "MW"
},
"brush:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a situation in which you briefly experience or almost experience something bad, dangerous, exciting, etc.—+ with",
"source": "MW"
},
"forward:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) moving or directed ahead or toward the front",
"source": "MW"
},
"finger:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to touch (something) with your fingers",
"source": "MW"
},
"powerful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or producing a lot of physical strength or force",
"source": "MW"
},
"lip:noun": {
"def": "(noun) either one of the two soft parts that surround the mouth",
"source": "MW"
},
"except:preposition": {
"def": "(conjunction) —used to introduce a statement that indicates the only person or thing that is not included in or referred to by a previous statement",
"source": "MW"
},
"physical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) relating to the body of a person instead of the mind",
"source": "MW"
},
"hide:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the skin of a usually large animal",
"source": "MW"
},
"knee:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (a person) with your knee",
"source": "MW"
},
"rest:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to give rest to (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"shift:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to change or to cause (something) to change to a different opinion, belief, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"truly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an honest manner : sincerely",
"source": "MW"
},
"blow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is done to fight for or against something",
"source": "MW"
},
"memory:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is remembered",
"source": "MW"
},
"shadow:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to cover (something) with a shadow—usually used as (be) shadowed",
"source": "MW"
},
"likely:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) without much doubt : probably",
"source": "MW"
},
"perfectly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) without errors, mistakes, or flaws : in a perfect way",
"source": "MW"
},
"slope:noun": {
"def": "(noun) ground that slants downward or upward : ground that slopes",
"source": "MW"
},
"guard:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a person whose job or duty is to watch and protect someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"leap:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to jump over (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"tip:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of lightly pushing or hitting a moving ball or hockey puck to make it change direction",
"source": "MW"
},
"immediately:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) with no person or thing in between",
"source": "MW"
},
"truth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being true",
"source": "MW"
},
"chest:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"army:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of a country's military forces that includes soldiers who are trained to fight on land —usually capitalized when a specific army is being referred to —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"gaze:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to look at someone or something in a steady way and usually for a long time",
"source": "MW"
},
"simple:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having few parts : not complex or fancy",
"source": "MW"
},
"direction:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the course or path on which something is moving or pointing —often used after in",
"source": "MW"
},
"path:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a track that is made by people or animals walking over the ground",
"source": "MW"
},
"single:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a hit that allows the batter to reach first base",
"source": "MW"
},
"notice:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become aware of (something or someone) by seeing, hearing, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"captain:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is in charge of a ship or an airplane",
"source": "MW"
},
"clearly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a clear manner : in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand",
"source": "MW"
},
"burn:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an injury caused by fire, heat, acid, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"cross:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to go from one side of (something) to the other : to go across (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"score:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the number of points, goals, runs, etc., that each player or team has in a game or contest",
"source": "MW"
},
"corner:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to force (a person or animal) into a place or position from which escape is very difficult or impossible",
"source": "MW"
},
"duty:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that you must do because it is morally right or because the law requires it",
"source": "MW"
},
"angle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to turn, move, or point something so that it is not straight or flat",
"source": "MW"
},
"spear:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to push a spear or other pointed object into (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"care:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to feel affection for someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"enter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to begin to be in (an organization, school, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"kick:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of hitting someone or something with your foot : a sudden forceful movement with your foot",
"source": "MW"
},
"measure:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to judge the importance, value, or extent of (something) —often + against",
"source": "MW"
},
"approach:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move or become near or nearer in time to something",
"source": "MW"
},
"wood:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) made of wood : wooden",
"source": "MW"
},
"distance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a point or place that is far away from another point or place —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"field:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an open area of land without trees or buildings",
"source": "MW"
},
"wing:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the wing of a bird and especially a chicken eaten as food—often plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"kiss:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of kissing someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"admit:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say usually in an unwilling way that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"tight:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in a tight way",
"source": "MW"
},
"barely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) hardly or scarcely—used to say that something was almost not possible or almost did not happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"deck:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to knock (someone) down by hitting very hard",
"source": "MW"
},
"swing:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of moving something with a quick, sweeping motion : an act of swinging a bat, fist, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"accept:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to take (something) as payment",
"source": "MW"
},
"gray:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to become gray",
"source": "MW"
},
"growl:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) in an angry way",
"source": "MW"
},
"protest:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an event at which people gather together to show strong disapproval about something",
"source": "MW"
},
"howl:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"narrow:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) less wide",
"source": "MW"
},
"glow:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to shine with a steady light",
"source": "MW"
},
"ridge:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the place where two sloping surfaces meet",
"source": "MW"
},
"pace:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the speed at which something happens",
"source": "MW"
},
"darkness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state in which little or no light can be seen : a dark state or condition",
"source": "MW"
},
"motion:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make a movement of your hand, head, etc., that tells someone to move or act in a certain way",
"source": "MW"
},
"forth:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) out into notice or view : out",
"source": "MW"
},
"certainly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) without doubt : definitely —sometimes used for emphasis",
"source": "MW"
},
"view:verb": {
"def": "(noun) —used to say that something can or cannot be seen",
"source": "MW"
},
"position:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to put (something or someone) in a particular position",
"source": "MW"
},
"friar:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a member of a men's Roman Catholic group who is poor and studies or teaches about Christianity",
"source": "MW"
},
"grove:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small group of trees; especially : a group of trees that produce fruit or nuts —sometimes used in street names",
"source": "MW"
},
"soldier:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is in the military : a member of an army",
"source": "MW"
},
"knowing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing that you have special knowledge",
"source": "MW"
},
"stallion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an adult male horse and especially one that is used for breeding",
"source": "MW"
},
"apparently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known",
"source": "MW"
},
"softly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a soft manner; gently.",
"source": "free"
},
"firmly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) (manner) In a firm or definite or strong manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"tiny:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very small",
"source": "MW"
},
"desperately:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that involves despair, extreme measures, or rashness : in a desperate manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"less:noun": {
"def": "(pronoun) a smaller number or amount",
"source": "MW"
},
"energy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) natural enthusiasm and effort",
"source": "MW"
},
"muscle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a body tissue that can contract and produce movement —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"obviously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to emphasize that you are talking about something that is easy to see, understand, or recognize",
"source": "MW"
},
"wave:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move your hand or something held in your hand usually in a repeated motion in order to signal or greet someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"snap:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of snapping your fingers or the sound made when you snap your fingers",
"source": "MW"
},
"chance:noun": {
"def": "(verb) —used to describe something that happens because of luck or chance—followed by to + verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"pine:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year —called also pine tree",
"source": "MW"
},
"rock:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move (someone or something) back and forth or from side to side",
"source": "MW"
},
"ring:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of jewelry that is worn usually on a finger",
"source": "MW"
},
"crew:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the people who work on a ship except the officers and captain",
"source": "MW"
},
"beast:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an animal; especially : a wild animal that is large, dangerous, or unusual",
"source": "MW"
},
"attention:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"abbey:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a monastery run by an abbot",
"source": "MW"
},
"shoot:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to wound or kill (a person or animal) with a bullet, arrow, etc., that is shot from a weapon",
"source": "MW"
},
"tone:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the quality of a person's voice",
"source": "MW"
},
"stumble:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hit your foot on something when you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall : trip",
"source": "MW"
},
"merchant:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who buys and sells goods especially in large amounts",
"source": "MW"
},
"steal:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of stealing a base",
"source": "MW"
},
"choice:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of choosing : the act of picking or deciding between two or more possibilities",
"source": "MW"
},
"gentle:propernoun": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent",
"source": "MW"
},
"command:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the power that someone (such as a military officer) has to give orders and to control a group of people",
"source": "MW"
},
"touch:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of touching someone or something—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"soft:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in a soft or gentle way",
"source": "MW"
},
"wild:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a large area of land where people do not live and where plants, trees, etc., grow freely : wilderness",
"source": "MW"
},
"figure:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to appear likely to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"bolt:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) with the back in a very straight position",
"source": "MW"
},
"target:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place, thing, or person at which an attack is aimed —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"solid:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a solid substance : a substance that is not a gas or a liquid",
"source": "MW"
},
"chapter:noun": {
"def": "(noun) one of the main sections of a book",
"source": "MW"
},
"throat:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the tube inside the neck that leads to the stomach and lungs",
"source": "MW"
},
"rope:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to catch (an animal) by throwing a circle of rope around it : lasso",
"source": "MW"
},
"gain:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to gradually get (something) or more of (something) as time passes",
"source": "MW"
},
"demand:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say or ask (something) in a very forceful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"notion:singular": {
"def": "(noun) an idea about doing something : a sudden wish or desire",
"source": "MW"
},
"launch:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to throw (something) forward in a forceful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"death:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the ending of a particular person's life",
"source": "MW"
},
"rise:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an upward movement",
"source": "MW"
},
"insist:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) in a way that is very forceful and does not allow disagreement —usually + that",
"source": "MW"
},
"sweep:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of cleaning an area with a broom or brush—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"mirror:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of glass that reflects images",
"source": "MW"
},
"camp:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a town that has been set up so people can live there and work nearby",
"source": "MW"
},
"respect:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to act in a way which shows that you are aware of (someone's rights, wishes, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"prove:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to show the existence, truth, or correctness of (something) by using evidence, logic, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"snort:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to express dislike, disapproval, anger, or surprise by snorting",
"source": "MW"
},
"sheer:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very steep : almost straight up and down",
"source": "MW"
},
"top:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) located at the highest part or position",
"source": "MW"
},
"argue:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to disagree or fight by using angry words : quarrel",
"source": "MW"
},
"destroy:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to defeat (someone or something) easily or completely",
"source": "MW"
},
"promise:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future",
"source": "MW"
},
"gift:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to present (someone) with a gift",
"source": "MW"
},
"glad:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing happiness and joy : pleasant",
"source": "MW"
},
"block:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stop (someone or something) from moving through or going by",
"source": "MW"
},
"stride:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the distance covered by a long step",
"source": "MW"
},
"escape:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of escaping from a place, situation, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"desire:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of wanting to have sex with someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"faith:noun": {
"def": "(noun) strong belief or trust in someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"sigh:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make a sound like sighing",
"source": "MW"
},
"slap:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) with the front or back of your open hand",
"source": "MW"
},
"focus:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something, such as attention) to be directed at something specific—+ on",
"source": "MW"
},
"hole:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an opening into or through something",
"source": "MW"
},
"task:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of work that has been given to someone : a job for someone to do",
"source": "MW"
},
"training:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job",
"source": "MW"
},
"circle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an arrangement of people or things that forms a circle",
"source": "MW"
},
"base:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the bottom or lowest part of something : the part on which something rests or is supported—usually singular —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"calm:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) not angry, upset, excited, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"tumble:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of falling or tumbling",
"source": "MW"
},
"thus:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) because of this : therefore",
"source": "MW"
},
"concern:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of worry usually shared by many people",
"source": "MW"
},
"suspect:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think that (a crime) has possibly been committed",
"source": "MW"
},
"tale:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a story about imaginary events : an exciting or dramatic story",
"source": "MW"
},
"yell:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) very loudly especially because you are angry, surprised, or are trying to get someone's attention —often + at —often + out",
"source": "MW"
},
"matter:verb": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"lock:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become fastened with a lock",
"source": "MW"
},
"stick:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a cut or broken branch or twig",
"source": "MW"
},
"trap:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to catch (an animal) in a trap",
"source": "MW"
},
"catapult:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to throw (something) with a catapult",
"source": "MW"
},
"dawn:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the time of day when sunlight first begins to appear",
"source": "MW"
},
"source:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the cause of something (such as a problem)—usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"danger:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the possibility that you will be hurt or killed",
"source": "MW"
},
"couple:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to join (something) to something else : connect",
"source": "MW"
},
"bright:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a very light and strong color",
"source": "MW"
},
"inside:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in or into the inner part of a building, room, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"save:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stop (something) from ending or failing : to make (something that is in danger of failing) successful",
"source": "MW"
},
"skin:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or animal",
"source": "MW"
},
"roar:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)",
"source": "MW"
},
"weight:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a heavy object that is lifted during exercising",
"source": "MW"
},
"neck:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long and narrow part of something : a part that is shaped like a neck",
"source": "MW"
},
"manage:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to direct the professional career of (someone, such as an entertainer or athlete)",
"source": "MW"
},
"gather:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to choose and collect (things)",
"source": "MW"
},
"merely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) only just—used to say that someone or something is small, unimportant, etc. —used to describe the only reason for something or the only effect of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"vale:noun": {
"def": "(noun) valley, dale",
"source": "MW"
},
"grimly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a grim manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"nearby:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not far away : located at a short distance from someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"gently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a gentle manner",
"source": "free"
},
"remind:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) think about something again : to cause (someone) to remember something",
"source": "MW"
},
"grin:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to smile widely",
"source": "MW"
},
"instead:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to say that one thing is done or that one thing or person is chosen when another is not chosen, cannot be done, etc. —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"curiously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a curious manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"elvish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to elves",
"source": "MW"
},
"warrior:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who fights in battles and is known for having courage and skill —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"completely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) (manner) In a complete manner",
"source": "free"
},
"candle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) wax that has been formed into a stick or another shape and has a string in the middle that can be burned",
"source": "MW"
},
"laughter:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the action or sound of laughing",
"source": "MW"
},
"calmly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a calm manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"lava:noun": {
"def": "(noun) melted rock from a volcano",
"source": "MW"
},
"diamond:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a playing card that is marked with a red diamond shape",
"source": "MW"
},
"mad:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very angry",
"source": "MW"
},
"moving:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) relating to the activity or process of moving to a different place to live or work",
"source": "MW"
},
"punch:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) hard with your fist",
"source": "MW"
},
"pole:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move (a boat) by using a pole to push against the bottom of a river, lake, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"control:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to direct the actions of someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"thrust:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something sharp) to enter or go through something else by pushing",
"source": "MW"
},
"particularly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to indicate someone or something that deserves special mention",
"source": "MW"
},
"clutch:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to hold onto (someone or something) tightly with your hand",
"source": "MW"
},
"balance:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to move or to remain in a position without losing control or falling",
"source": "MW"
},
"evil:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the force of things that are morally bad",
"source": "MW"
},
"dive:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to swim underwater usually while using special equipment to help you breathe",
"source": "MW"
},
"appear:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become visible : to begin to be seen",
"source": "MW"
},
"cloud:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a white or gray mass in the sky that is made of many very small drops of water",
"source": "MW"
},
"secret:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a fact or piece of information that is kept hidden from other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"further:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) to or at a more distant place or time : farther",
"source": "MW"
},
"certain:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not having any doubt about something : convinced or sure",
"source": "MW"
},
"connect:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to think of (something or someone) as being related to or involved with another person, thing, event, or idea —often used as (be) connected",
"source": "MW"
},
"wish:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to want (someone) to be in a particular state",
"source": "MW"
},
"hill:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area of sloping ground on a road, path, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"familiar:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) possibly known but not clearly remembered",
"source": "MW"
},
"aim:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to hit a target",
"source": "MW"
},
"warn:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to tell (someone) to do or not to do something in order to avoid danger or trouble —usually + against",
"source": "MW"
},
"defeat:verb": {
"def": "(noun) failure to succeed or to win —usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"settle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make a final decision about (something) : decide —often used as (be) settled",
"source": "MW"
},
"slam:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a loud noise that is made when something is closed in a forceful way—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"empty:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to become empty",
"source": "MW"
},
"war:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state or period of fighting between countries or groups —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"jump:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a sudden movement because of surprise or shock—usually used in the phrase give a jump",
"source": "MW"
},
"search:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to carefully look through the clothing of (someone) for something that may be hidden",
"source": "MW"
},
"sail:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large piece of strong cloth that is connected to a ship or boat and that is used to catch the wind that moves the ship or boat through the water",
"source": "MW"
},
"hang:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the way in which something hangs",
"source": "MW"
},
"sharp:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a thin edge that is able to cut things or a fine point that is able to make a hole in things",
"source": "MW"
},
"lay:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to place (something) into position on or along a surface : to build or set (something) on or in the ground or another surface —often + down —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"inch:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to move very slowly or by a small amount in a specified direction or manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"vision:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that you imagine : a picture that you see in your mind",
"source": "MW"
},
"corridor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, narrow passage inside a building or train with doors that lead to rooms on each side",
"source": "MW"
},
"sign:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to write your name on (something) especially to show that you accept, agree with, or will be responsible for something",
"source": "MW"
},
"roof:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the top of the inside of a tunnel, cave, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"lightning:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the flashes of light that are produced in the sky during a storm",
"source": "MW"
},
"previous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) existing or happening before the present time",
"source": "MW"
},
"crack:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a thin line in the surface of something that is broken but not separated into pieces —often + in",
"source": "MW"
},
"assure:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to tell someone in a very strong and definite way that something will happen or that something is true",
"source": "MW"
},
"aside:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) to or toward the side —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"utter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (a particular sound)",
"source": "MW"
},
"fool:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) believe something that is not true : to trick (someone) —often + into —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"blanket:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a covering made of cloth that is used especially on a bed to keep you warm",
"source": "MW"
},
"mere:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"flee:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to run away from danger",
"source": "MW"
},
"stab:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a wound made by a pointed weapon (such as a knife)",
"source": "MW"
},
"instruct:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to give an order or an explanation of a law to (a jury)",
"source": "MW"
},
"race:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a group of related or similar animals or plants",
"source": "MW"
},
"mark:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to write a note about (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"respond:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to have a good or desired reaction to something",
"source": "MW"
},
"bar:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a building or room where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served",
"source": "MW"
},
"tower:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to another building or structure",
"source": "MW"
},
"smoke:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to produce smoke",
"source": "MW"
},
"flow:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move in a steady and continuous way —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"apart:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) separated by an amount of space —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"private:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) private parts",
"source": "MW"
},
"bend:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved",
"source": "MW"
},
"throne:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the position of king or queen",
"source": "MW"
},
"desperate:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) done with all of your strength or energy and with little hope of succeeding",
"source": "MW"
},
"precious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) greatly loved, valued, or important",
"source": "MW"
},
"mount:verb": {
"def": "(noun) mountain—used chiefly in names",
"source": "MW"
},
"twist:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of turning or twisting",
"source": "MW"
},
"rage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a strong feeling of anger that is difficult to control",
"source": "MW"
},
"leader:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who guides other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"running:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) following or happening one after the other",
"source": "MW"
},
"alive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having life : living : not dead",
"source": "MW"
},
"cause:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a reason for doing or feeling something —often + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"level:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an amount of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"storm:noun": {
"def": "(verb) —used with it to say that a storm (sense 1) is happening",
"source": "MW"
},
"manner:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way that something is done or happens —often used after in",
"source": "MW"
},
"gasp:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open because of surprise, shock, or pain",
"source": "MW"
},
"flame:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state of burning brightly",
"source": "MW"
},
"anger:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) angry",
"source": "MW"
},
"slight:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very small in degree or amount",
"source": "MW"
},
"spike:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, thin rod that ends in a point and is often made of metal",
"source": "MW"
},
"beneath:preposition": {
"def": "(adverb) in or to a lower position : below",
"source": "MW"
},
"shape:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to influence the development of (something) : to help (something) become what it is",
"source": "MW"
},
"track:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to follow and try to find (an animal) by looking for its tracks and other signs that show where it has gone",
"source": "MW"
},
"speed:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move (someone or something) somewhere very quickly",
"source": "MW"
},
"region:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"silently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a silent manner; making no noise.",
"source": "free"
},
"gradually:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.",
"source": "free"
},
"villager:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who lives in a village",
"source": "MW"
},
"chin:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck",
"source": "MW"
},
"metal:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a substance (such as gold, tin, or copper) that usually has a shiny appearance, is a good conductor of electricity and heat, can be melted, and is usually capable of being shaped —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"barrelboat:noun": {
"def": "barrelboat",
"source": "fallback"
},
"refugee:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who has been forced to leave a country because of war or for religious or political reasons",
"source": "MW"
},
"graphite:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a shiny black substance that is used in pencils",
"source": "MW"
},
"tightly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a tight manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"chuckle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to laugh in a quiet way",
"source": "MW"
},
"closely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a close manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"northern:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to the north",
"source": "MW"
},
"tug:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a strong pulling force—usually singular —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"effort:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something produced by work",
"source": "MW"
},
"bury:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to put (a dead person or animal) in a grave",
"source": "MW"
},
"mutter:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to complain in a quiet or indirect way",
"source": "MW"
},
"regard:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to look at (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"loose:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) less tight : loosen",
"source": "MW"
},
"defense:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of speaking or writing in support of someone or something that is being attacked or criticized —often used in the phrase in defense —usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"widen:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) wide or wider : broaden",
"source": "MW"
},
"grasp:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to understand (something that is complicated or difficult)",
"source": "MW"
},
"drift:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a slow and gradual movement or change from one place, condition, etc., to another",
"source": "MW"
},
"slash:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a quick movement with a sharp knife or weapon to cut someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"fit:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an uncontrolled expression of strong emotion",
"source": "MW"
},
"disappear:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stop being visible : to pass out of sight",
"source": "MW"
},
"dream:verb": {
"def": "(noun) something that you have wanted very much to do, be, or have for a long time",
"source": "MW"
},
"shield:singular": {
"def": "(noun) something that defends or protects someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"mostly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to say that a statement you are making is true or correct at most times or that it describes a usual situation or condition",
"source": "MW"
},
"heat:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to become warm or hot",
"source": "MW"
},
"trouble:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to disturb or bother (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"protect:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to keep (someone or something) from being harmed, lost, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"mist:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cover (something) with mist",
"source": "MW"
},
"crouch:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to lower your body to the ground by bending your legs",
"source": "MW"
},
"belly:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of an animal's body that is like a person's belly",
"source": "MW"
},
"glare:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to look directly at someone in an angry way",
"source": "MW"
},
"breathe:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to send (something) out from your lungs through your mouth or nose —often + out —often + out",
"source": "MW"
},
"distant:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe a relative who is not closely related to you",
"source": "MW"
},
"deny:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to refuse to accept or admit (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"bent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a shape that is changed by bending : not straight",
"source": "MW"
},
"discern:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to see, hear, or notice (something) with difficulty or effort",
"source": "MW"
},
"chamber:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a usually large room where members of a government group (such as a legislature) have meetings",
"source": "MW"
},
"patrol:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a group of people, vehicles, etc., that go through an area to make sure that it is safe : a group that patrols an area",
"source": "MW"
},
"blast:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a mass of air that moves very quickly and forcefully",
"source": "MW"
},
"bottom:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) in the lowest position",
"source": "MW"
},
"loud:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) noisy in a way that bothers other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"gate:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place in a wall or a fence that has a movable part which can be opened or closed like a door; also : the movable part itself",
"source": "MW"
},
"beat:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of beating",
"source": "MW"
},
"cap:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cover the top or end of (something) : to put a cap on (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"obvious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) easy for the mind to understand or recognize",
"source": "MW"
},
"pray:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to speak to God especially in order to give thanks or to ask for something —often + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"caravan:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a group of people or animals traveling together on a long journey especially through the desert",
"source": "MW"
},
"prisoner:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is kept in a prison",
"source": "MW"
},
"deadly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing or able to cause death",
"source": "MW"
},
"doom:noun": {
"def": "(noun) death or ruin",
"source": "MW"
},
"stare:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of looking directly at someone or something for a long time : the act of staring",
"source": "MW"
},
"scout:noun": {
"def": "(noun) girl scout",
"source": "MW"
},
"steady:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in a steady way",
"source": "MW"
},
"lean:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to rest on or against something or someone for support",
"source": "MW"
},
"sting:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an injury caused when an insect or animal stings you",
"source": "MW"
},
"ease:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make (tension, a problem, etc.) less severe or troubling",
"source": "MW"
},
"toss:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of throwing or tossing something with a quick, light motion",
"source": "MW"
},
"crystal:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a special type of glass that is very clear —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"awake:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to stop sleeping : to wake up",
"source": "MW"
},
"armor:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a hard covering that protects something (such as a vehicle or an animal) —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"purpose:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the reason why something is done or used : the aim or intention of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"wildly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an uncontrolled or excited way : in a wild way",
"source": "MW"
},
"feature:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"sort:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of separating things and putting them in a particular order : the act of sorting things",
"source": "MW"
},
"collect:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to get (one or more things) from a place",
"source": "MW"
},
"horror:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality of something that causes feelings of fear, dread, and shock : the horrible or shocking quality or character of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"southern:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) located in or toward the south",
"source": "MW"
},
"ghost:noun": {
"def": "(verb) ghostwrite",
"source": "MW"
},
"press:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to push (something) with strong or steady force",
"source": "MW"
},
"groan:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to complain about something",
"source": "MW"
},
"length:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being long",
"source": "MW"
},
"indicate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to direct attention to (someone or something) usually by pointing",
"source": "MW"
},
"yard:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a unit of measurement equal to 3 feet (0.9144 meters) or 36 inches —abbr. yd.",
"source": "MW"
},
"grim:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unpleasant or shocking to see or think about",
"source": "MW"
},
"wrap:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of clothing that is wrapped around a person's shoulders, waist, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"fully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) at least—used to stress the large size of a number or amount",
"source": "MW"
},
"tunnel:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make a tunnel",
"source": "MW"
},
"stern:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) expressing strong disapproval or criticism",
"source": "MW"
},
"rank:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a high position in a society, organization, group, etc.—usually used after of",
"source": "MW"
},
"hook:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to catch (something, such as a fish) with a hook",
"source": "MW"
},
"craft:noun": {
"def": "(noun) objects made by skillful use of the hands",
"source": "MW"
},
"tremendous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very large or great",
"source": "MW"
},
"horizon:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky",
"source": "MW"
},
"halfway:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) in the middle between two points",
"source": "MW"
},
"bare:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not covered by clothing, shoes, a hat, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"weave:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make something (such as cloth) by crossing threads or other long pieces of material over and under each other",
"source": "MW"
},
"overwhelm:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to have too many things to deal with",
"source": "MW"
},
"size:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cover (something, such as paper) with a sticky substance (called sizing) in order to make it stiff or smooth or to attach something else to it",
"source": "MW"
},
"bone:noun": {
"def": "(noun) any one of the hard pieces that form the frame (called a skeleton) inside a person's or animal's body —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"belt:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a band of material (such as leather) that is worn around a person's waist",
"source": "MW"
},
"possibility:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a chance that something might exist, happen, or be true : the state or fact of being possible —usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"response:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is done as a reaction to something else",
"source": "MW"
},
"stagger:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an unsteady movement while walking or standing",
"source": "MW"
},
"dart:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small object that has a sharp point at one end and that is thrown in the game of darts or used as a weapon —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"ruby:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a deep red stone that is used in jewelry",
"source": "MW"
},
"curious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"behemoth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something very big and powerful",
"source": "MW"
},
"fighting:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) fit to fight",
"source": "MW"
},
"malachite:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a green mineral that is a basic carbonate of copper used especially for making ornamental objects",
"source": "MW"
},
"carefully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) Sorrowfully.",
"source": "free"
},
"aloud:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that can be clearly heard : in a voice that can be heard",
"source": "MW"
},
"fiercely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a fierce or vehement manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"emotion:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a strong feeling (such as love, anger, joy, hate, or fear)",
"source": "MW"
},
"boulder:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very large stone or rounded piece of rock",
"source": "MW"
},
"openly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a direct and honest way : without hiding feelings or opinions",
"source": "MW"
},
"foolish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing a lack of good sense or judgment : stupid silly",
"source": "MW"
},
"steadily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a steady manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"foe:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an enemy in war",
"source": "MW"
},
"sunstone:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A translucent form of feldspar having flakes of hematite, used as an ornamental stone.",
"source": "free"
},
"rockman:noun": {
"def": "rockman",
"source": "fallback"
},
"forearm:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist",
"source": "MW"
},
"stocky:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) short and heavy or broad",
"source": "MW"
},
"dismiss:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to send (someone) away : to cause or allow (someone) to leave",
"source": "MW"
},
"comfort:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc. : to give comfort to (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"threat:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the possibility that something bad or harmful could happen —usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"frustration:singular": {
"def": "(noun) something that causes feelings of anger and annoyance",
"source": "MW"
},
"hint:noun": {
"def": "(noun) information about something given in an indirect way; especially : a statement that suggests something that you do not want to say in a direct way",
"source": "MW"
},
"defensive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) defending or protecting someone or something from attack : helping to keep a person or thing safe",
"source": "MW"
},
"sacred:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) worthy of religious worship : very holy —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"pack:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a bag or bundle of objects that is carried on a person's or animal's back",
"source": "MW"
},
"blink:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to close and then open your eyes very quickly",
"source": "MW"
},
"height:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the condition of being tall",
"source": "MW"
},
"square:hyphenated": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe a measurement that is produced by multiplying something's length and width",
"source": "MW"
},
"guide:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to direct or control the path or course of (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"general:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a military officer of very high rank",
"source": "MW"
},
"middle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a middle part, point, or position",
"source": "MW"
},
"state:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the overall physical condition of something : the ability of something to be used, enjoyed, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"knock:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (something or someone) in a forceful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"poke:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to push your finger or something thin or pointed into or at someone or something —often + at",
"source": "MW"
},
"hunt:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an occasion when people hunt wild animals",
"source": "MW"
},
"confuse:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) uncertain or unable to understand something —often used as (be) confused",
"source": "MW"
},
"bite:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of biting",
"source": "MW"
},
"claim:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a statement saying that something happened a certain way or will happen a certain way : a statement saying that something is true when some people may say it is not true",
"source": "MW"
},
"range:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to live or grow in a particular area",
"source": "MW"
},
"warning:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as an action or a statement) that tells someone about possible danger or trouble",
"source": "MW"
},
"shelter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be in a place that provides protection from danger, bad weather, etc. : to take shelter",
"source": "MW"
},
"tease:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a person who teases other people—usually singular; especially : a person who seems to be sexually interested in someone but who is not serious about having a sexual relationship",
"source": "MW"
},
"slide:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of moving along or over a surface by sliding—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"trust:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an organization that results from the creation of a trust",
"source": "MW"
},
"monstrous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very ugly, cruel, or vicious",
"source": "MW"
},
"opening:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe the time when something is performed or shown for the first time",
"source": "MW"
},
"tragedy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very bad event that causes great sadness and often involves someone's death",
"source": "MW"
},
"pursuit:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of following or chasing someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"retrieve:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to get and bring (something) back from a place",
"source": "MW"
},
"mighty:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing great strength or power",
"source": "MW"
},
"cloak:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cover (someone or something)—usually used as (be) cloaked",
"source": "MW"
},
"torch:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to set fire to (something, such as a building) deliberately : to cause (something) to burn",
"source": "MW"
},
"sparkle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to produce small flashes of light",
"source": "MW"
},
"thinking:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) able to think intelligently about complicated things",
"source": "MW"
},
"case:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to study or watch (a house, store, etc.) with plans to rob it—often used in the phrase case the joint",
"source": "MW"
},
"smooth:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) smooth —often + back or down",
"source": "MW"
},
"directly:adverb": {
"def": "(conjunction) immediately after : as soon as",
"source": "MW"
},
"robe:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, loose piece of clothing that is worn on top of other clothes to show that someone has a high rank or an important job —often plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"possibly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to say something might happen, exist, or be true but is not certain",
"source": "MW"
},
"bother:verb": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something that is annoying or that causes trouble",
"source": "MW"
},
"fairly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : to a reasonable or moderate extent",
"source": "MW"
},
"witness:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a person who sees something (such as a crime) happen —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"bellow:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to shout in a deep voice",
"source": "MW"
},
"reveal:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to show (something) plainly or clearly : to make (something that was hidden) able to be seen",
"source": "MW"
},
"kingdom:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a country whose ruler is a king or queen —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"beam:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to send out beams of light or energy",
"source": "MW"
},
"swift:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) moving or able to move very fast",
"source": "MW"
},
"sweet:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very gentle, kind, or friendly",
"source": "MW"
},
"scene:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a view or sight that looks like a picture",
"source": "MW"
},
"knowledge:noun": {
"def": "(noun) awareness of something : the state of being aware of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"whole:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having all the parts : not divided or cut into parts or pieces",
"source": "MW"
},
"support:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of helping someone by giving love, encouragement, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"refuse:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer)",
"source": "MW"
},
"shout:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make a sudden, loud cry —often + out",
"source": "MW"
},
"squarely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in the exact location or position that is mentioned : exactly, right",
"source": "MW"
},
"gem:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a valuable stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry",
"source": "MW"
},
"thunder:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to produce thunder",
"source": "MW"
},
"shining:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) producing or reflecting a bright, steady light",
"source": "MW"
},
"excitement:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a quality that causes feelings of eager enthusiasm : an exciting quality",
"source": "MW"
},
"confirm:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to state or show that (something) is true or correct",
"source": "MW"
},
"parry:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to defend yourself by turning or pushing aside (a punch, a weapon, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"loss:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the experience of having something taken from you or destroyed—usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"silent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not speaking or making noise : quiet",
"source": "MW"
},
"survive:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to remain alive after the death of (someone) : outlive —often used as (be) survived",
"source": "MW"
},
"ignore:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to refuse to show that you hear or see (something or someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"zombie:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a dead person who is able to move because of magic according to some religions and in stories, movies, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"extend:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something, such as your arm or leg) to straighten out or to stretch out",
"source": "MW"
},
"weakness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being weak",
"source": "MW"
},
"float:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to rest on top of a liquid : to cause (something) to float",
"source": "MW"
},
"deeply:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) far into or below the surface of something —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"minor:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not very serious : not causing much trouble or damage",
"source": "MW"
},
"elbow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of a piece of clothing that covers the elbow",
"source": "MW"
},
"declare:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) in a strong and confident way",
"source": "MW"
},
"beg:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to ask for (something needed or wanted very much) in a very serious and emotional way",
"source": "MW"
},
"cheek:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth",
"source": "MW"
},
"basket:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the amount contained in a basket",
"source": "MW"
},
"rail:noun": {
"def": "(noun) one of the bars of steel that form a train's track—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"descend:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to go down : to go or move from a higher to a lower place or level",
"source": "MW"
},
"momentum:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the strength or force that something has when it is moving",
"source": "MW"
},
"curiosity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the desire to learn or know more about something or someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"instinct:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is not learned : a natural desire or tendency that makes you want to act in a particular way",
"source": "MW"
},
"loudly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a loud manner; at a high volume.",
"source": "free"
},
"awaken:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stop sleeping : to wake up —often used as (be) awakened —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"hesitation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) an act or instance of hesitating",
"source": "MW"
},
"trapper:plural": {
"def": "(noun) someone who catches animals in traps; especially : someone who catches wild animals in traps and kills them for their fur",
"source": "MW"
},
"obsidian:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a dark natural glass that forms when lava cools",
"source": "MW"
},
"agony:noun": {
"def": "(noun) extreme mental or physical pain",
"source": "MW"
},
"repeatedly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) again and again",
"source": "MW"
},
"courage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous",
"source": "MW"
},
"bade:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To issue a command; to tell.",
"source": "free"
},
"serpentine:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) having many bends and turns",
"source": "MW"
},
"encampment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the place where a group (such as a body of troops) is encamped",
"source": "MW"
},
"magma:noun": {
"def": "(noun) hot liquid rock below the surface of the Earth",
"source": "MW"
},
"eager:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very excited and interested : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something",
"source": "MW"
},
"helplessly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) Without protection or assistance.",
"source": "free"
},
"vast:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very great in size, amount, or extent",
"source": "MW"
},
"entire:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part",
"source": "MW"
},
"abruptly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an abrupt manner : in a sudden and unexpected way",
"source": "MW"
},
"thoroughly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a complete or thorough manner : to a complete or thorough extent",
"source": "MW"
},
"grip:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of grabbing or holding something—often + on",
"source": "MW"
},
"fate:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the things that will happen to a person or thing : the future that someone or something will have",
"source": "MW"
},
"color:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a quality such as red, blue, green, yellow, etc., that you see when you look at something",
"source": "MW"
},
"round:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to have a round shape—often + off",
"source": "MW"
},
"hurt:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling or showing emotional pain",
"source": "MW"
},
"hug:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of putting your arms around someone or something as a way of showing love or friendship",
"source": "MW"
},
"smell:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to notice something because of its smell",
"source": "MW"
},
"particular:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to indicate that one specific person or thing is being referred to and no others",
"source": "MW"
},
"dryly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a funny but quiet or serious way",
"source": "MW"
},
"series:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a set of regularly presented television shows involving the same group of characters or the same subject",
"source": "MW"
},
"occasion:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a particular time when something happens —often used after on",
"source": "MW"
},
"mystery:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality of being difficult to understand or explain : the quality of being mysterious",
"source": "MW"
},
"row:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of rowing a boat",
"source": "MW"
},
"heavily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a slow or heavy way",
"source": "MW"
},
"soul:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person's deeply felt moral and emotional nature",
"source": "MW"
},
"barrier:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a fence or natural obstacle) that prevents or blocks movement from one place to another",
"source": "MW"
},
"perspective:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a condition in which a person knows which things are important and does not worry or think about unimportant things —often used after in or into",
"source": "MW"
},
"slump:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to sit or fall down suddenly and heavily",
"source": "MW"
},
"seek:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to search for (someone or something) : to try to find (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"bid:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to offer to pay (a particular amount of money) for something that is being sold : to make a bid at an auction",
"source": "MW"
},
"burst:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to open suddenly",
"source": "MW"
},
"smash:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (something) violently and very hard",
"source": "MW"
},
"experience:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to do or see (something) or have (something) happen to you : to feel or be affected by (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"warmth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being warm in temperature",
"source": "MW"
},
"individual:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or existing as just one member or part of a larger group",
"source": "MW"
},
"fail:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to not succeed : to end without success —followed by to + verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"exactly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used in speech to say that what someone has said is exactly correct or that you agree with it completely",
"source": "MW"
},
"somewhere:adverb": {
"def": "(noun) a place not known, named, or specified",
"source": "MW"
},
"term:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to give a particular name or description to (something) : to call (something) by a particular name or to describe (something) in a particular way",
"source": "MW"
},
"avoid:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to keep yourself from doing (something) or participating in (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"jaw:noun": {
"def": "(noun) either one of the two bones of the face where teeth grow —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"determine:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to officially decide (something) especially because of evidence or facts : to establish (something) exactly or with authority",
"source": "MW"
},
"responsibility:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being the person who caused something to happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"stalk:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to follow (an animal or person that you are hunting or trying to capture) by moving slowly and quietly",
"source": "MW"
},
"stubborn:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing something",
"source": "MW"
},
"suffer:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to experience pain, illness, or injury —often + from",
"source": "MW"
},
"brute:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very strong or forceful",
"source": "MW"
},
"stretch:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become longer or wider when pulled",
"source": "MW"
},
"slender:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) thin especially in an attractive or graceful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"secure:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) guarded so that no one can enter or leave without approval",
"source": "MW"
},
"cabin:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small, simple house made of wood",
"source": "MW"
},
"passage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of moving or passing from one place or state to another",
"source": "MW"
},
"prompt:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"posture:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way in which your body is positioned when you are sitting or standing",
"source": "MW"
},
"crash:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an accident in which a vehicle is seriously damaged or destroyed by hitting something",
"source": "MW"
},
"relief:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a pleasant and relaxed feeling that someone has when something unpleasant stops or does not happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"heel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of a shoe or sock that covers the heel of your foot",
"source": "MW"
},
"presence:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the area that is close to someone—used to describe being in the same place as someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"rub:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of rubbing a surface with your hands or an object—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"aboard:adjective": {
"def": "(preposition) on or into (a train, ship, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"bounce:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act or action of bouncing off the ground or another surface",
"source": "MW"
},
"subtle:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing skill at recognizing and understanding things that are not obvious : perceptive",
"source": "MW"
},
"insult:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a rude or offensive act or statement : something that insults someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"bolster:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) stronger or better : to give support to (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"crawl:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move slowly",
"source": "MW"
},
"peace:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a period of time when there is no war or fighting",
"source": "MW"
},
"especially:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) more than usually : very extremely",
"source": "MW"
},
"anyway:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) despite something that has been stated before",
"source": "MW"
},
"beauty:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the qualities in a person or a thing that give pleasure to the senses or the mind",
"source": "MW"
},
"uncomfortable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing a feeling of physical discomfort",
"source": "MW"
},
"dodge:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move quickly to one side in order to avoid being hit by (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"exchange:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to direct (words, looks, etc.) at each other",
"source": "MW"
},
"frame:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to put (something) inside an open structure that holds it : to put (something) in a frame",
"source": "MW"
},
"ceremony:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion",
"source": "MW"
},
"joy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of great happiness",
"source": "MW"
},
"peer:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to look closely or carefully especially because something or someone is difficult to see",
"source": "MW"
},
"silence:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to stop speaking or making noise : to cause (someone or something) to become silent",
"source": "MW"
},
"counter:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) less effective or ineffective",
"source": "MW"
},
"prod:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of pushing someone or something with your finger or a pointed object : poke",
"source": "MW"
},
"spit:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a narrow piece of land that goes out into a body of water",
"source": "MW"
},
"ledge:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a flat rock surface that sticks out from a cliff",
"source": "MW"
},
"mission:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a specific military or naval task",
"source": "MW"
},
"fiend:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an evil spirit : a demon or devil",
"source": "MW"
},
"skid:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a sudden, uncontrolled sliding movement",
"source": "MW"
},
"skip:pasttense": {
"def": "(noun) a short, quick step and jump forward",
"source": "MW"
},
"raid:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of going into a place (such as a bank) in order to steal something : heist",
"source": "MW"
},
"stem:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to remove the stem from (a fruit, leaf, flower, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"pit:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large, deep hole in the ground from which stones or minerals are dug out",
"source": "MW"
},
"retreat:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move back to get away from danger, attack, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"echo:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be filled with sounds and especially with echoes",
"source": "MW"
},
"weary:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) very tired",
"source": "MW"
},
"claw:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sharp curved part on the toe of an animal (such as a cat or bird) —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"fortress:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place that is protected against attack : a fortified place",
"source": "MW"
},
"evergreen:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) having leaves that remain green all year long",
"source": "MW"
},
"monastery:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place where monks live and work together",
"source": "MW"
},
"damned:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) complete, utter —often used as an intensive",
"source": "MW"
},
"dais:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a raised platform in a large room or hall that people stand on when performing or speaking to an audience",
"source": "MW"
},
"normally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time",
"source": "free"
},
"kneel:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move your body so that one or both of your knees are on the floor : to be in a position in which both of your knees are on the floor",
"source": "MW"
},
"remaining:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) left over after a part has been destroyed, taken, used, or lost",
"source": "MW"
},
"rolling:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having gentle slopes or hills",
"source": "MW"
},
"torso:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the main part of the human body not including the head, arms, and legs : trunk",
"source": "MW"
},
"corpse:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a dead body",
"source": "MW"
},
"willingly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) Of ones own free will; freely and spontaneously.",
"source": "free"
},
"terrify:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be extremely afraid : to frighten (someone) very much",
"source": "MW"
},
"skinny:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very thin or too thin",
"source": "MW"
},
"finest:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the police officers of a specified city or area",
"source": "MW"
},
"gold:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) gold coins —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"clearing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an open area of land in which there are no trees",
"source": "MW"
},
"ill:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a sickness or disease —usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"suppose:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to believe (something) to be possible—usually used following the pronoun I",
"source": "MW"
},
"clench:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to hold (something) tightly",
"source": "MW"
},
"nowhere:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) not in or at any place",
"source": "MW"
},
"taste:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to put a small amount of (food or drink) in your mouth in order to find out what its flavor is",
"source": "MW"
},
"deal:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an agreement between two or more people or groups that helps each in some way",
"source": "MW"
},
"disaster:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, plane crash, etc.) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people",
"source": "MW"
},
"earn:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to deserve or get (something) because of something you have done",
"source": "MW"
},
"glowing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a warm color",
"source": "MW"
},
"liquid:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) capable of flowing freely like water : not a solid or a gas",
"source": "MW"
},
"wicked:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing slightly bad thoughts in a way that is funny or not serious",
"source": "MW"
},
"chill:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to become cold or cool",
"source": "MW"
},
"judge:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a person who makes a decision or judgment",
"source": "MW"
},
"proud:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing someone to feel very happy and pleased : causing a feeling of pride",
"source": "MW"
},
"leading:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) most important : foremost",
"source": "MW"
},
"dirt:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a substance (such as mud or dust) that makes things unclean",
"source": "MW"
},
"entrance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a door) that is used for entering something",
"source": "MW"
},
"concentrate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something, such as a liquid) stronger by removing water",
"source": "MW"
},
"novice:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who has just started learning or doing something",
"source": "MW"
},
"safety:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place that is free from harm or danger : a safe place",
"source": "MW"
},
"drunk:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is drunk or who often gets drunk",
"source": "MW"
},
"somewhat:adverb": {
"def": "(pronoun) —used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite",
"source": "MW"
},
"tough:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) physically and emotionally strong : able to do hard work, to deal with harsh conditions, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"rocky:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) full of rocks : having many rocks",
"source": "MW"
},
"chant:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to sing words and especially religious prayers by using a small number of musical notes that are repeated many times",
"source": "MW"
},
"bloody:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) bloody",
"source": "MW"
},
"split:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a narrow break, tear, or crack",
"source": "MW"
},
"shriek:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make a loud, high-pitched cry",
"source": "MW"
},
"hesitate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be unwilling to do something because of doubt or uncertainty",
"source": "MW"
},
"blur:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that you cannot see clearly—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"pitiful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) deserving or causing feelings of pity or sympathy",
"source": "MW"
},
"swipe:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to reach toward and try to hit (something) with a swinging motion —usually + at",
"source": "MW"
},
"handle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to manage or control (something) with your hands",
"source": "MW"
},
"satisfy:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be happy or pleased",
"source": "MW"
},
"attempt:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of trying to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"smack:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to slap or hit (someone or something) hard",
"source": "MW"
},
"delicate:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) attractive and made up of small or fine parts",
"source": "MW"
},
"fierce:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very violent",
"source": "MW"
},
"rear:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to rise high in the air",
"source": "MW"
},
"sack:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to destroy and take things from (a place, such as a city or town) especially during a war",
"source": "MW"
},
"halt:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stop (something or someone) from moving or continuing",
"source": "MW"
},
"squeeze:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of squeezing something—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"grave:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) —used to talk about death",
"source": "MW"
},
"consciousness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person's mind and thoughts —usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"intensity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being intense : extreme strength or force",
"source": "MW"
},
"thin:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that makes thin pieces, layers, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"scar:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to mark (something) with a scar",
"source": "MW"
},
"separate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (two or more people or things) to stop being together, joined, or connected : to make (people or things) separate",
"source": "MW"
},
"act:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to behave in a particular way",
"source": "MW"
},
"king:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a boy or man who is awarded the highest honor for an event or contest",
"source": "MW"
},
"advantage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a good position or condition) that helps to make someone or something better or more likely to succeed than others",
"source": "MW"
},
"strange:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not known, heard, or seen before : unfamiliar",
"source": "MW"
},
"tie:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to close or hold (something) with a string, rope, etc., that is attached to it or wrapped around it",
"source": "MW"
},
"discover:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to show the presence of (something hidden or difficult to see) : to make (something) known",
"source": "MW"
},
"column:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long post made of steel, stone, etc., that is used as a support in a building",
"source": "MW"
},
"destiny:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a power that is believed to control what happens in the future",
"source": "MW"
},
"shudder:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to shake violently",
"source": "MW"
},
"murder:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the crime of deliberately killing a person —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"western:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) located in or toward the west",
"source": "MW"
},
"youth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the time of life when someone is young : the time when a young person has not yet become an adult",
"source": "MW"
},
"frighten:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid",
"source": "MW"
},
"announce:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say in a formal or official way that something or someone has arrived or is present or ready",
"source": "MW"
},
"border:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a boundary between places",
"source": "MW"
},
"wink:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of closing and opening one eye very quickly often as a way of giving a secret signal or private message to someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"confident:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something : having confidence",
"source": "MW"
},
"poison:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (a person or animal) to die or to become very sick with poison",
"source": "MW"
},
"contact:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to call or write to (someone or something) : to communicate with (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"curl:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to twist or form (something) into a round or curved shape",
"source": "MW"
},
"chase:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to try very hard to get (someone or something) —+ after",
"source": "MW"
},
"flash:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move or pass very quickly",
"source": "MW"
},
"visible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) known to or noticed by the public",
"source": "MW"
},
"existence:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of continuing to be or to live",
"source": "MW"
},
"retort:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to reply to something in a quick and often angry way",
"source": "MW"
},
"tangle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become or cause (something) to become twisted together —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"relieve:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (a problem) less serious",
"source": "MW"
},
"shore:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the land along the edge of an area of water (such as an ocean, lake, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"instant:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very short period of time : moment",
"source": "MW"
},
"brace:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to give added physical support or strength to (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"cudgel:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) with a club—usually used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"depth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area that exists far below a surface or far inside something : a deep place or area—usually plural —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"implication:plural": {
"def": "(noun) something that is suggested without being said directly : something that is implied",
"source": "MW"
},
"intense:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very great in degree : very strong",
"source": "MW"
},
"firm:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not weak or uncertain",
"source": "MW"
},
"rushing:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the act of advancing a football by running plays : the use of running plays; also : yardage gained by running plays",
"source": "MW"
},
"gemstone:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a stone that can be used in jewelry when it is cut and polished",
"source": "MW"
},
"cairn:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a pile of stones that marks a place (such as the place where someone is buried or a battle took place) or that shows the direction of a trail",
"source": "MW"
},
"stubbornly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a stubborn manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"ridiculous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) extremely silly or unreasonable",
"source": "MW"
},
"sidelong:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) made to the left or right or out of the corner of your eye",
"source": "MW"
},
"forcefully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a forceful, powerful, or emphatic manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"fireball:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a huge mass of fire",
"source": "MW"
},
"hillock:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small hill",
"source": "MW"
},
"silverel:noun": {
"def": "silverel",
"source": "fallback"
},
"molten:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) melted by heat",
"source": "MW"
},
"smiling:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) That smiles or has a smile.",
"source": "free"
},
"usual:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) done, found, or used most of the time or in most cases : normal or regular",
"source": "MW"
},
"hilt:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the handle of a sword or dagger",
"source": "MW"
},
"aid:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of helping someone : help or assistance given to someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"furious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very angry",
"source": "MW"
},
"mortal:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) possibly causing death",
"source": "MW"
},
"handful:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something that is difficult to control",
"source": "MW"
},
"grief:noun": {
"def": "(noun) deep sadness caused especially by someone's death",
"source": "MW"
},
"lightly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) with little weight or force",
"source": "MW"
},
"serious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having an important or dangerous possible result",
"source": "MW"
},
"discussion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of talking about something with another person or a group of people : a conversation about something",
"source": "MW"
},
"coast:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the land along or near a sea or ocean",
"source": "MW"
},
"peek:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to look at someone or something secretly especially from a hidden place",
"source": "MW"
},
"decision:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a choice that you make about something after thinking about it : the result of deciding",
"source": "MW"
},
"hall:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a usually long, narrow passage inside a building with doors that lead to rooms on the sides",
"source": "MW"
},
"nature:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way that a person or animal behaves : the character or personality of a person or animal",
"source": "MW"
},
"route:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to send (someone or something) along a particular route",
"source": "MW"
},
"explanation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a statement or fact) that explains something —often + for or of",
"source": "MW"
},
"replace:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to do the job or duty of (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"fork:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a place where something (such as a road or river) divides into two parts",
"source": "MW"
},
"complain:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something that expresses annoyance or unhappiness)",
"source": "MW"
},
"fair:hyphenated": {
"def": "(noun) a large public event at which there are various kinds of competitions, games, rides, and entertainment; especially, US : such an event at which farm products and farm animals are shown and judged",
"source": "MW"
},
"grass:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cover (an area) with grass —often + over",
"source": "MW"
},
"engine:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the vehicle that pulls a train : locomotive",
"source": "MW"
},
"ceiling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the inside surface at the top of a room —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"harden:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) hard : to make (someone) less emotional and less likely to feel sorry for other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"curse:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say or think bad things about (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"cunning:noun": {
"def": "(noun) cleverness or skill especially at tricking people in order to get something",
"source": "MW"
},
"hunter:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who hunts wild animals",
"source": "MW"
},
"proper:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in a complete way",
"source": "MW"
},
"tongue:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to touch or lick something with your tongue",
"source": "MW"
},
"rogue:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a man who causes trouble in a playful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"ugly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) offensive or disgusting",
"source": "MW"
},
"waste:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an action or use that results in the unnecessary loss of something valuable",
"source": "MW"
},
"convince:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to believe that something is true",
"source": "MW"
},
"pour:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to flow in a steady stream from or into a container or place —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"canopy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the highest layer of branches in a forest or on a tree",
"source": "MW"
},
"appreciate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone) : to admire and value (something or someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"heal:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) healthy or well again",
"source": "MW"
},
"hollow:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to remove the inside of (something) —often used as (be) hollowed",
"source": "MW"
},
"shock:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe something that surprises and usually upsets people",
"source": "MW"
},
"pose:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be or create (a possible threat, danger, problem, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"resist:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to prevent yourself from doing something that you want to do",
"source": "MW"
},
"shin:verb": {
"def": "(verb) shinny—+ up or down",
"source": "MW"
},
"wise:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing wisdom or knowledge usually from learning or experiencing many things",
"source": "MW"
},
"pride:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people : self-respect",
"source": "MW"
},
"wretched:pasttense": {
"def": "(adjective) very bad or unpleasant",
"source": "MW"
},
"protection:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc. : the state of being protected —often + against —often + from",
"source": "MW"
},
"trunk:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the thick main stem of a tree",
"source": "MW"
},
"struggle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move with difficulty or with great effort",
"source": "MW"
},
"rescue:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) an act of saving someone or something from danger, harm, or trouble —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"surround:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be on every side of (someone or something) —often used as (be) surrounded",
"source": "MW"
},
"recall:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to remember what has been learned or experienced in the past",
"source": "MW"
},
"breeze:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a gentle wind",
"source": "MW"
},
"clarify:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) clear or clearer: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"pile:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very large amount of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"ruin:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a state of complete destruction : a state of being ruined",
"source": "MW"
},
"fellow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a male person : a boy or man",
"source": "MW"
},
"wounded:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) injured by a weapon",
"source": "MW"
},
"splash:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) wet with large drops of water or another liquid",
"source": "MW"
},
"tune:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to adjust (a radio or television) so that it receives a broadcast clearly —often used as (be) tuned —+ to",
"source": "MW"
},
"handsome:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) pleasing to look at : attractive; especially, of a person : having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"voyage:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to take a long journey usually by ship or boat",
"source": "MW"
},
"beard:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the hair that grows on a man's cheeks and chin",
"source": "MW"
},
"swish:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move with or cause (something) to move with a soft sweeping or brushing sound",
"source": "MW"
},
"sensation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to feel things through your physical senses",
"source": "MW"
},
"outrage:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) very angry —often used as (be) outraged",
"source": "MW"
},
"flesh:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the skin of a person",
"source": "MW"
},
"dip:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly—usually + in or into",
"source": "MW"
},
"venture:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"assault:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the crime of trying or threatening to hurt someone physically",
"source": "MW"
},
"barrel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the amount of something in a barrel",
"source": "MW"
},
"torture:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that causes mental or physical suffering : a very painful or unpleasant experience",
"source": "MW"
},
"noise:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sound that someone or something makes",
"source": "MW"
},
"crowd:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to fill (something) so that there is little or no room for anyone or anything else : to take up much or most of the space in (an area or space)",
"source": "MW"
},
"stupid:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not sensible or logical : foolish",
"source": "MW"
},
"weak:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having little power or force",
"source": "MW"
},
"relationship:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other",
"source": "MW"
},
"sway:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a slow movement back and forth",
"source": "MW"
},
"seat:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to give (a person) a place to sit —often used as (be) seated",
"source": "MW"
},
"broken:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) separated into parts or pieces by being hit, damaged, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"increase:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"argument:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an angry disagreement : quarrel",
"source": "MW"
},
"remove:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move or take (something) away from a place",
"source": "MW"
},
"effect:preposition": {
"def": "(noun) a change that results when something is done or happens : an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause",
"source": "MW"
},
"badly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a bad manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"burning:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) on fire : producing or having a flame",
"source": "MW"
},
"rough:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in a rough way",
"source": "MW"
},
"frontier:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a distant area where few people live",
"source": "MW"
},
"wary:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"caribou:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large type of deer that lives in northern parts of the world",
"source": "MW"
},
"apparent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) easy to see or understand",
"source": "MW"
},
"sentry:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a soldier who guards a door, gate, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"turned:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) (heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.",
"source": "free"
},
"enchanted:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) placed under or as if under a magic spell : having or seeming to have a magical quality",
"source": "MW"
},
"townsfolk:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the people who live in a town : townspeople",
"source": "MW"
},
"intently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an intent or concentrated manner : with great effort, attention, or concentration",
"source": "MW"
},
"swiftly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a swift manner : with speed : quickly",
"source": "MW"
},
"clothing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the things that people wear to cover their bodies —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"mud:noun": {
"def": "(noun) soft, wet dirt",
"source": "MW"
},
"corporeal:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or consisting of a physical body or form",
"source": "MW"
},
"stunned:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Unable to act or respond; dazed; shocked.",
"source": "free"
},
"moss:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a type of green plant that has very small leaves and no flowers and that grows on rocks, bark, or wet ground",
"source": "MW"
},
"pas:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the right of precedence",
"source": "MW"
},
"magnificent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very beautiful or impressive : very great",
"source": "MW"
},
"reputation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the common opinion that people have about someone or something : the way in which people think of someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"dazed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not able to think or act normally because you have been surprised, injured, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"incredulously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an incredulous manner; tending to disbelieve: skeptically.",
"source": "free"
},
"living:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) people who are alive",
"source": "MW"
},
"pipe:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to carry or move (something, such as water or oil) in a pipe—often used as (be) piped",
"source": "MW"
},
"lack:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state or condition of not having any or enough of something : the state or condition of lacking something",
"source": "MW"
},
"punishment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being punished",
"source": "MW"
},
"spread:verb": {
"def": "(noun) growth or increase that causes something to cover a larger area, affect a larger number of people, etc.—often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"confused:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unable to understand or think clearly",
"source": "MW"
},
"passion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a strong sexual or romantic feeling for someone —often + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"honor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) respect that is given to someone who is admired",
"source": "MW"
},
"sailor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who works on a boat or ship as part of the crew",
"source": "MW"
},
"supply:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the process or system by which something is provided to a person, place, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"treasure:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something valuable (such as money, jewels, gold, or silver) that is hidden or kept in a safe place",
"source": "MW"
},
"confusion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state or situation in which many things are happening in a way that is not controlled or orderly",
"source": "MW"
},
"scoff:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to laugh at and talk about someone or something in a way that shows disapproval and a lack of respect",
"source": "MW"
},
"jumble:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (things) to be mixed together in a way that is not neat or orderly—often + together —often + up",
"source": "MW"
},
"rose:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a flower with a sweet smell that is usually white, yellow, red, or pink and that grows on a bush which has thorns on the stems",
"source": "MW"
},
"melt:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to change or to cause (something) to change from a solid to a liquid usually because of heat",
"source": "MW"
},
"interrupt:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to not be even or continuous : to change or stop the sameness or smoothness of (something) —often used as (be) interrupted",
"source": "MW"
},
"breast:noun": {
"def": "(noun) either one of the two soft parts on a woman's chest that produce milk when she has a baby—often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"feather:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to put a feather in or on (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"opponent:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person, team, group, etc., that is competing against another in a contest",
"source": "MW"
},
"confidence:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something —often + in",
"source": "MW"
},
"farther:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) to or at a more distant place or time or a more advanced point : further",
"source": "MW"
},
"wander:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move around or go to different places usually without having a particular purpose or direction",
"source": "MW"
},
"pure:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not mixed with anything else",
"source": "MW"
},
"hip:noun": {
"def": "(interjection) —used in a cheer",
"source": "MW"
},
"gulf:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land—often used in proper names —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"pitch:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of throwing a baseball to a batter or the ball that is thrown to a batter",
"source": "MW"
},
"shot:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of shooting a gun",
"source": "MW"
},
"soar:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to rise quickly upward to a great height —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"limb:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large branch of a tree",
"source": "MW"
},
"alert:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) aware of something —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"vulnerable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) open to attack, harm, or damage —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"whip:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (a person or animal) with a whip or with something that is like a whip",
"source": "MW"
},
"congratulate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to tell (someone) that you are happy because of his or her success or good luck",
"source": "MW"
},
"strain:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be pulled or stretched in a forceful way —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"guilt:noun": {
"def": "(noun) responsibility for a crime or for doing something bad or wrong",
"source": "MW"
},
"count:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act or process of saying numbers in order until a particular number is reached —usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"mention:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to refer to or suggest (someone) as having a possible role or status",
"source": "MW"
},
"fearful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing or caused by fear",
"source": "MW"
},
"direct:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to turn, move, or point in a particular way",
"source": "MW"
},
"wet:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to become wet —often + down",
"source": "MW"
},
"earth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) land as opposed to the sea, the air, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"straighten:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) organized or tidy : to put (something) in order—usually + out or up",
"source": "MW"
},
"double:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) of a size that is twice as big as usual : of an amount that is twice as much as usual",
"source": "MW"
},
"belong:verb": {
"def": "(verb) —used to say that someone or something should be in a particular place or situation",
"source": "MW"
},
"safe:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in a safe way",
"source": "MW"
},
"fog:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cover or fill (something) with small drops of water : to make (something) foggy",
"source": "MW"
},
"pouch:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small bag",
"source": "MW"
},
"layer:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a bird that lays eggs",
"source": "MW"
},
"reality:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the true situation that exists : the real situation",
"source": "MW"
},
"treat:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think of and act toward (someone or something) in a specified way",
"source": "MW"
},
"standard:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is very good and that is used to make judgments about the quality of other things",
"source": "MW"
},
"deflect:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to hit something and suddenly change direction",
"source": "MW"
},
"properly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that is accurate or correct",
"source": "MW"
},
"huddle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to come close together in a group",
"source": "MW"
},
"surface:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to put a surface on (something, such as a road)",
"source": "MW"
},
"damage:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause damage to (something): such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"agreement:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of agreeing",
"source": "MW"
},
"net:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to catch (something) in a net —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"challenge:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a difficult task or problem : something that is hard to do",
"source": "MW"
},
"stranger:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who is in a new and unfamiliar place",
"source": "MW"
},
"entertain:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to provide or be entertainment for (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"immediate:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) important now",
"source": "MW"
},
"cord:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) made of corduroy",
"source": "MW"
},
"hue:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a color or a shade of a color",
"source": "MW"
},
"diminutive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) indicating small size",
"source": "MW"
},
"fumble:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to handle something in an awkward or clumsy way —usually + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"waist:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of a piece of clothing that fits around your waist",
"source": "MW"
},
"grumble:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to complain quietly about something : to talk in an unhappy way",
"source": "MW"
},
"logical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) agreeing with the rules of logic : sensible or reasonable",
"source": "MW"
},
"mug:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the liquid that is contained in a mug",
"source": "MW"
},
"bond:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to join to something else",
"source": "MW"
},
"jolt:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a sudden, rough movement",
"source": "MW"
},
"massive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very large and heavy",
"source": "MW"
},
"potential:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) capable of becoming real : possible",
"source": "MW"
},
"terror:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that causes very strong feelings of fear : something that is terrifying",
"source": "MW"
},
"blind:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be unable to see : to make (someone) blind",
"source": "MW"
},
"determination:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of finding out or calculating something —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"flail:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to strike or hit (something or someone) in a wild and uncontrolled way",
"source": "MW"
},
"quiver:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to shake because of fear, cold, nervousness, etc. : tremble —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"root:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) unable to move —usually used as (be) rooted",
"source": "MW"
},
"rid:verb": {
"def": "(verb) save, rescue",
"source": "MW"
},
"furiously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a furious manner; angrily.",
"source": "free"
},
"horde:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large group of people",
"source": "MW"
},
"considerable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) large in size, amount, or quantity",
"source": "MW"
},
"darkfern:noun": {
"def": "darkfern",
"source": "fallback"
},
"bowstring:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the strong, tight string that is used on a bow for shooting arrows",
"source": "MW"
},
"yerself:noun": {
"def": "yerself",
"source": "fallback"
},
"pleased:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) happy or satisfied —often + with —often followed by to + verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"smoking:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the activity of smoking a cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"determinedly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a determined manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"leather:noun": {
"def": "(noun) animal skin that is chemically treated to preserve it and that is used in making clothes, shoes, furniture, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"slightly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a very small amount or degree : a little",
"source": "MW"
},
"wickedly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a wicked manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"wince:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to have an expression on your face for a very short time which shows that you are embarrassed or in pain",
"source": "MW"
},
"copse:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a thicket, grove, or growth of small trees —called also coppice",
"source": "MW"
},
"minion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who is not powerful or important and who obeys the orders of a powerful leader or boss",
"source": "MW"
},
"deserve:verb": {
"def": "(verb) —used to say that someone or something should or should not have or be given something —often followed by to + verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"constantly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) with regular occurrence : incessantly",
"source": "MW"
},
"demeanor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person's appearance and behavior : the way someone seems to be to other people—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"hearth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the floor in front of or inside a fireplace",
"source": "MW"
},
"cliff:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a high, steep surface of rock, earth, or ice",
"source": "MW"
},
"courtyard:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an open space that is surrounded completely or partly by a building or group of buildings",
"source": "MW"
},
"bough:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a main branch of a tree",
"source": "MW"
},
"comfortably:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a comfortable manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"inevitably:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an inevitable way",
"source": "MW"
},
"crewmen:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A member of a crew, especially the crew of a ship.",
"source": "free"
},
"exhaust:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to use all of someone's mental or physical energy : to tire out or wear out (someone) completely",
"source": "MW"
},
"swallow:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an amount that is swallowed at one time : the act of swallowing something",
"source": "MW"
},
"bush:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a plant that has stems of wood and is smaller than a tree",
"source": "MW"
},
"melodic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a pleasant musical sound or melody",
"source": "MW"
},
"turquoise:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a bluish-green stone used in jewelry",
"source": "MW"
},
"jewel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something that is highly valued or admired",
"source": "MW"
},
"trough:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, shallow container from which animals (such as cows, pigs, horses, etc.) eat or drink",
"source": "MW"
},
"strand:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc. —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"ally:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a country that supports and helps another country in a war",
"source": "MW"
},
"midst:noun": {
"def": "(noun) —used to say that someone is among the people in a group",
"source": "MW"
},
"bulk:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the large size of someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"patch:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cover a hole in (something) with a piece of material",
"source": "MW"
},
"overlook:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to fail to see or notice (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"reasoning:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment",
"source": "MW"
},
"stun:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to suddenly become very confused, very dizzy, or unconscious",
"source": "MW"
},
"inspect:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to officially visit a school, hospital, etc., in order to see if rules are being followed and things are in their proper condition",
"source": "MW"
},
"diminish:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to lessen the authority or reputation of (someone or something) : to describe (something) as having little value or importance",
"source": "MW"
},
"shatter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to break suddenly into many small pieces",
"source": "MW"
},
"flicker:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very small amount of something : a slight hint or suggestion of something (such as an emotion or quality)",
"source": "MW"
},
"structure:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way that something is built, arranged, or organized",
"source": "MW"
},
"necessary:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) whatever is needed for some purpose",
"source": "MW"
},
"holding:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the illegal act of using your hands or arms to slow or stop the movement of an opponent in sports like ice hockey and American football",
"source": "MW"
},
"closed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) covering an opening : having an opening that is covered",
"source": "MW"
},
"pocket:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) carried in a pocket",
"source": "MW"
},
"tool:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to shape, form, or finish (something) with a tool",
"source": "MW"
},
"invite:verb": {
"def": "(noun) invitation",
"source": "MW"
},
"progress:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to improve or develop over a period of time",
"source": "MW"
},
"worry:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a problem or concern : something that causes you to be worried",
"source": "MW"
},
"exact:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) —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.",
"source": "MW"
},
"pop:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to suddenly break open or come away from something often with a short, loud noise",
"source": "MW"
},
"disagree:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to have a different opinion : to fail to agree —often + with —often + on, about, or over",
"source": "MW"
},
"flask:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a container that is shaped like a flattened bottle and that is used to carry alcohol —called also hip flask",
"source": "MW"
},
"leaf:noun": {
"def": "(noun) one of the flat and typically green parts of a plant that grow from a stem or twig",
"source": "MW"
},
"victim:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is cheated or fooled by someone else",
"source": "MW"
},
"value:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to think that (someone or something) is important or useful",
"source": "MW"
},
"release:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stop holding (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"bee:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a black and yellow flying insect that can sting and that is often kept in hives for the honey that it produces —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"deliver:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to take (something) to a person or place",
"source": "MW"
},
"worth:verb": {
"def": "(preposition) —used to indicate the value of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"pleasure:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something or someone that causes a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction",
"source": "MW"
},
"mental:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to the mind",
"source": "MW"
},
"brave:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling or showing no fear : not afraid",
"source": "MW"
},
"property:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of land often with buildings on it that is owned by a person, business, etc. —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"eastern:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) located toward the east",
"source": "MW"
},
"fiery:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or producing fire",
"source": "MW"
},
"resolve:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to find an answer or solution to (something) : to settle or solve (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"foul:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (a substance, place, etc.) dirty",
"source": "MW"
},
"awkward:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not graceful : clumsy",
"source": "MW"
},
"mock:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to criticize and laugh at (someone or something) for being bad, worthless, or unimportant",
"source": "MW"
},
"accord:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a situation or state in which people or things agree",
"source": "MW"
},
"vibration:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a continuous slight shaking movement : a series of small, fast movements back and forth or from side to side",
"source": "MW"
},
"hopefully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a hopeful manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"defend:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to speak or write in support of (someone or something that is being challenged or criticized)",
"source": "MW"
},
"dig:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move soil, sand, snow, etc., in order to create a hole",
"source": "MW"
},
"heaven:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the place where God lives and where good people go after they die according to some religions",
"source": "MW"
},
"possess:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to enter into and control (someone)—often used as (be) possessed",
"source": "MW"
},
"distinct:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) different in a way that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. : noticeably different",
"source": "MW"
},
"conscious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) awake and able to understand what is happening around you",
"source": "MW"
},
"retract:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to pull (something) back into something larger that usually covers it",
"source": "MW"
},
"appropriate:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to take or use (something) especially in a way that is illegal, unfair, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"grunt:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) with a grunt",
"source": "MW"
},
"perception:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the way that you notice or understand something using one of your senses",
"source": "MW"
},
"recover:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to get (something, such as an ability or feeling) again",
"source": "MW"
},
"streak:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make long lines of a different color on or in (something) —often used as (be) streaked with",
"source": "MW"
},
"chop:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of hitting something with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"tension:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax",
"source": "MW"
},
"encounter:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a usually brief experience with another person",
"source": "MW"
},
"flank:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to be located on both sides of (something or someone) —usually used as (be) flanked",
"source": "MW"
},
"prospect:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an opportunity for something to happen—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"intrigue:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) want to know more about something : to cause (someone) to become interested —often used as (be) intrigued",
"source": "MW"
},
"shark:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large and often dangerous sea fish with very sharp teeth",
"source": "MW"
},
"paw:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to touch or hit (someone or something) with a paw or foot —usually + at",
"source": "MW"
},
"brutal:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) extremely cruel or harsh",
"source": "MW"
},
"occasional:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) happening or done sometimes but not often : not happening or done in a regular or frequent way",
"source": "MW"
},
"intact:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not broken or damaged : having every part",
"source": "MW"
},
"oblivious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not conscious or aware of someone or something —usually + of or to",
"source": "MW"
},
"ember:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a glowing piece of coal or wood from a fire—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"fist:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the hand with its fingers bent down into the palm",
"source": "MW"
},
"opportunity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done : chance",
"source": "MW"
},
"refer:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to send (someone or something) to a particular person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc. —usually + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"nervously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a nervous manner; feeling or displaying nervousness.",
"source": "free"
},
"bluntly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a blunt manner; without delicacy, or the usual forms of civility.",
"source": "free"
},
"breathing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) either of the marks ' and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence",
"source": "MW"
},
"destination:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a place to which a person is going or something is being sent",
"source": "MW"
},
"wielder:noun": {
"def": "wielder",
"source": "fallback"
},
"potion:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a drink that is meant to have a special or magical effect on someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"crackle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make a series of short, sharp noises —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"vantage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view",
"source": "MW"
},
"piety:noun": {
"def": "(noun) devotion to God : the quality or state of being pious",
"source": "MW"
},
"beret:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a round hat with a tight band around the head and a top that is flat, soft, and loose",
"source": "MW"
},
"mysterious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) strange, unknown, or difficult to understand",
"source": "MW"
},
"instinctively:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) Innately; by instinct; without being taught.",
"source": "free"
},
"sincerely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) genuinely or truly : in a sincere or truthful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"chrysoberyl:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a yellowish beryl",
"source": "MW"
},
"sarcastically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a sarcastic manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"teasing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of teasing; making fun of or making light of.",
"source": "free"
},
"useless:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not at all useful : not doing or able to do what is needed : not producing or able to produce the effect you want",
"source": "MW"
},
"threatening:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) expressing or suggesting a threat of harm, danger, etc. : indicating or suggesting the approach of possible trouble or danger",
"source": "MW"
},
"frantically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a frantic manner : in a nervously hurried, desperate, or panic-stricken way",
"source": "MW"
},
"settlement:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of settling an argument or disagreement",
"source": "MW"
},
"gathering:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an occasion when people come together as a group",
"source": "MW"
},
"grace:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a way of moving that is smooth and attractive and that is not stiff or awkward",
"source": "MW"
},
"suspicion:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of doubt",
"source": "MW"
},
"harmony:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound —often used after in",
"source": "MW"
},
"compel:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to force (someone) to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"loom:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be close to happening : to be about to happen—used especially of unpleasant or frightening things",
"source": "MW"
},
"tolerate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to allow (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) to exist, happen, or be done",
"source": "MW"
},
"strip:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, narrow piece of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"careful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) using care",
"source": "MW"
},
"nervous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing someone to feel worried and afraid : making someone nervous",
"source": "MW"
},
"brighten:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) more colorful or cheerful —often + up",
"source": "MW"
},
"goal:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that you are trying to do or achieve",
"source": "MW"
},
"wooden:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) made of wood",
"source": "MW"
},
"instruction:plural": {
"def": "(noun) the action or process of teaching : the act of instructing someone —often + in",
"source": "MW"
},
"helpless:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not able to be controlled",
"source": "MW"
},
"physically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) related to or involving the body or physical form",
"source": "MW"
},
"twin:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe children who are twins",
"source": "MW"
},
"faint:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) weak and dizzy",
"source": "MW"
},
"luck:noun": {
"def": "(noun) good fortune : good luck",
"source": "MW"
},
"daily:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to one day",
"source": "MW"
},
"perform:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to entertain an audience by singing, acting, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"unusual:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) different or strange in a way that attracts attention",
"source": "MW"
},
"item:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a separate piece of news or information",
"source": "MW"
},
"working:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to a person's job",
"source": "MW"
},
"react:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to change after coming into contact with another substance—often + with —often + together",
"source": "MW"
},
"appearance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way that someone or something looks",
"source": "MW"
},
"option:plural": {
"def": "(noun) something that can be chosen : a choice or possibility",
"source": "MW"
},
"summon:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to order (someone) to appear in a court of law—often used as (be) summoned",
"source": "MW"
},
"reflect:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to show (something) : to make (something) known",
"source": "MW"
},
"reaction:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to act and move quickly in order to avoid sudden danger",
"source": "MW"
},
"rare:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not common or usual : not often done, seen, or happening",
"source": "MW"
},
"servant:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is hired to do household or personal duties such as cleaning and cooking",
"source": "MW"
},
"host:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person (especially a man) who is entertaining guests socially or as a job",
"source": "MW"
},
"agile:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) able to move quickly and easily",
"source": "MW"
},
"honestly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a genuine way : without pretending",
"source": "MW"
},
"reference:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of looking at or in something for information",
"source": "MW"
},
"string:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, thin piece of twisted thread that you use to attach things, tie things together, or hang things",
"source": "MW"
},
"current:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a continuous movement of water or air in the same direction",
"source": "MW"
},
"shove:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) a strong, forceful push",
"source": "MW"
},
"trick:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a clever and skillful action that someone performs to entertain or amuse people",
"source": "MW"
},
"hurry:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a need to do something more quickly than usual : rush",
"source": "MW"
},
"bat:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to close and open (your eyes or eyelashes) very quickly several times especially as a way of flirting",
"source": "MW"
},
"hoof:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the hard covering on the foot of an animal (such as a horse or pig)",
"source": "MW"
},
"ultimate:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to refer to the original or basic source or cause of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"cock:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to turn, tip, or raise (part of your body or face) upward or to one side",
"source": "MW"
},
"swarm:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to be surrounded or filled with a large group of insects, people, etc., moving together",
"source": "MW"
},
"display:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to put (something) where people can see it —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"incident:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an event or disagreement that is likely to cause serious problems in relations between countries",
"source": "MW"
},
"swirl:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) a twisting or swirling movement, form, or object",
"source": "MW"
},
"trance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state that is like being asleep except that you can move and respond to questions and commands like a person who is awake",
"source": "MW"
},
"hurl:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say or shout (something, such as an insult) in a loud and forceful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"pursue:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to try to get or do (something) over a period of time",
"source": "MW"
},
"wisdom:noun": {
"def": "(noun) knowledge of what is proper or reasonable : good sense or judgment",
"source": "MW"
},
"comrade:noun": {
"def": "(noun) —used as a title for a member of a communist party",
"source": "MW"
},
"excuse:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a reason that you give to explain a mistake, bad behavior, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"exit:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to go out of a place or situation : to make an exit",
"source": "MW"
},
"enchantment:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a magic spell",
"source": "MW"
},
"palm:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the leaf of a palm especially when it is carried as a symbol of victory or in celebration of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"nerve:noun": {
"def": "(noun) one of the many thin parts that control movement and feeling by carrying messages between the brain and other parts of the body",
"source": "MW"
},
"threaten:verb": {
"def": "(verb) —used to say that something bad or harmful appears likely or possible",
"source": "MW"
},
"battered:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) badly injured by being hit many times",
"source": "MW"
},
"stroke:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move your hand over (someone or something) gently and in one direction",
"source": "MW"
},
"maneuver:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move (something or someone) in a careful and usually skillful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"rapid:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) moving quickly",
"source": "MW"
},
"estimation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of judging the size, amount, cost, etc., of something : the act of estimating something",
"source": "MW"
},
"combination:singular": {
"def": "(noun) an act of combining two or more things",
"source": "MW"
},
"bang:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a hard hit or blow",
"source": "MW"
},
"swell:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an upward and downward movement of the water in the sea",
"source": "MW"
},
"bog:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area of soft, wet land : marsh —often used figuratively to refer to a situation that is complicated or difficult",
"source": "MW"
},
"extract:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a substance that you get from something by using a machine or chemicals",
"source": "MW"
},
"broad:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) large from one side to the other side : wide",
"source": "MW"
},
"accompany:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to happen or occur at the same time as or along with (something)—usually used as (be) accompanied",
"source": "MW"
},
"concentration:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to give your attention or thought to a single object or activity : the ability to concentrate",
"source": "MW"
},
"singular:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing or indicating no more than one thing —abbr. sing.",
"source": "MW"
},
"quartz:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a mineral that is often found in the form of a hard crystal and that is used especially to make clocks and watches",
"source": "MW"
},
"destruction:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of damaging something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired : the act or process of destroying something —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"broach:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to introduce (a subject, issue, etc.) for discussion",
"source": "MW"
},
"endless:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having no end : seeming to have no end : lasting or taking a long time",
"source": "MW"
},
"youngster:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a young person",
"source": "MW"
},
"tighten:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) tight or tighter or to become tight or tighter",
"source": "MW"
},
"politely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a polite manner",
"source": "free"
},
"continuing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) needing no renewal : enduring",
"source": "MW"
},
"harmlessly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a harmless manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"lessen:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become less or to cause (something) to become less",
"source": "MW"
},
"impressive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) deserving attention, admiration, or respect : making a good impression",
"source": "MW"
},
"rarely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) not very often",
"source": "MW"
},
"intention:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose",
"source": "MW"
},
"assassin:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who kills someone (such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons or for money : a person who assassinates someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"unnoticed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not seen or noticed",
"source": "MW"
},
"unexpected:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not expected",
"source": "MW"
},
"taunt:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to say insulting things to (someone) in order to make that person angry",
"source": "MW"
},
"unexpectedly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an unexpected manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"amaze:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to surprise and sometimes confuse (someone) very much : to fill (someone) with wonder",
"source": "MW"
},
"expanse:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large and usually flat open space or area —usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"amazement:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of being very surprised or amazed",
"source": "MW"
},
"greatly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) to a great extent or degree : very much",
"source": "MW"
},
"comforting:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Giving comfort.",
"source": "free"
},
"skitter:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to move quickly and lightly along a surface",
"source": "MW"
},
"squirm:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to make a lot of twisting movements because you are nervous, uncomfortable, bored, etc. —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"neatly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a neat manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"cot:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a narrow, light bed often made of cloth stretched over a folding frame —called also (British) camp bed",
"source": "MW"
},
"drew:noun": {
"def": "(biographical name) John 1853—1927 son of John Drew American actor",
"source": "MW"
},
"folly:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the lack of good sense or judgment : foolishness",
"source": "MW"
},
"hatch:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to break open as a young bird, insect, fish, etc., is born",
"source": "MW"
},
"forfeit:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) given up or taken away as a punishment or because of a rule or law",
"source": "MW"
},
"amethyst:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a clear purple or bluish-purple stone that is used as a gem",
"source": "MW"
},
"naked:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not wearing any clothes : not covered by clothing",
"source": "MW"
},
"invasion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of invading something: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"sake:noun": {
"def": "(noun) —used in phrases with for to express anger, annoyance, surprise, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"lament:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something",
"source": "MW"
},
"intensify:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become stronger or more extreme : to become more intense",
"source": "MW"
},
"patron:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"realization:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the state of understanding or becoming aware of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"quest:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a journey made in search of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"creep:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a strange person who you strongly dislike",
"source": "MW"
},
"crush:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to press or squeeze (something) so hard that it breaks or loses its shape",
"source": "MW"
},
"normal:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) usual or ordinary : not strange",
"source": "MW"
},
"lend:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to give (something) to (someone) to be used for a period of time and then returned",
"source": "MW"
},
"hood:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a cloth covering worn over the entire head to hide a person's face",
"source": "MW"
},
"following:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) coming next",
"source": "MW"
},
"fighter:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a warrior or soldier",
"source": "MW"
},
"stomach:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to eat (something) without getting a sick or unpleasant feeling in your stomach",
"source": "MW"
},
"moon:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun",
"source": "MW"
},
"towering:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very powerful or intense",
"source": "MW"
},
"tremble:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be afraid or nervous",
"source": "MW"
},
"crime:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government",
"source": "MW"
},
"muddy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) similar to mud",
"source": "MW"
},
"bubble:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to form or produce bubbles",
"source": "MW"
},
"consume:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to destroy (something) with fire",
"source": "MW"
},
"tend:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to give your attention to and take care of (something or someone) —+ to",
"source": "MW"
},
"mood:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way someone feels : a person's emotional state",
"source": "MW"
},
"sharply:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) suddenly and by a large amount",
"source": "MW"
},
"intercept:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to catch or receive (a pass made by an opponent)",
"source": "MW"
},
"painful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing emotional pain",
"source": "MW"
},
"impact:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act or force of one thing hitting another",
"source": "MW"
},
"conjure:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to create or imagine (something) —usually + up",
"source": "MW"
},
"signal:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be a sign of (something) : to show the existence of (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"forever:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) at all times : constantly",
"source": "MW"
},
"horrible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing horror : very shocking and upsetting",
"source": "MW"
},
"limit:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to stop (someone) from having or doing more : to place a limit on (someone) —often used as (be) limited to",
"source": "MW"
},
"technique:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way that a person performs basic physical movements or skills",
"source": "MW"
},
"explosion:plural": {
"def": "(noun) the sudden, loud, and violent release of energy that happens when something (such as a bomb) breaks apart in a way that sends parts flying outward",
"source": "MW"
},
"dock:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to bring a ship or boat into a dock",
"source": "MW"
},
"consequence:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions",
"source": "MW"
},
"issue:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to announce (something) in a public and official way",
"source": "MW"
},
"dust:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) clean by brushing or wiping dirt and dust from the surface —often + off or down",
"source": "MW"
},
"inner:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to a person's mind or spirit",
"source": "MW"
},
"grand:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) involving or including many people or things : very large in scope : intended to have an important or impressive result",
"source": "MW"
},
"nightmare:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a dream that frightens a sleeping person : a very bad dream",
"source": "MW"
},
"anxious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) afraid or nervous especially about what may happen : feeling anxiety",
"source": "MW"
},
"hunting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the activity or sport of chasing and killing wild animals —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"hardy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) able to live through difficult conditions (such as a cold winter or a drought)",
"source": "MW"
},
"golden:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) made of gold",
"source": "MW"
},
"startle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move or jump suddenly because something surprises you or frightens you",
"source": "MW"
},
"universe:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area of space or a world that is similar to but separate from the one that we live in",
"source": "MW"
},
"urge:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a strong need or desire to have or do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"blush:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the red color that spreads over your face when you are ashamed, embarrassed, confused, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"steep:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) almost straight up and down : rising or falling very sharply",
"source": "MW"
},
"nasty:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unpleasant and unkind",
"source": "MW"
},
"nestle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to lie comfortably close to or against someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"fume:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to show or feel anger",
"source": "MW"
},
"lower:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to move to a lower position",
"source": "MW"
},
"known:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) familiar to people—used with little, widely, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"besides:preposition": {
"def": "(preposition) in addition to (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"inform:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to give information to (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"overcome:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to affect (someone) very strongly or severely—usually used as (be) overcome",
"source": "MW"
},
"sympathetic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having pleasant or appealing qualities : causing feelings of sympathy",
"source": "MW"
},
"whimper:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a quiet crying sound",
"source": "MW"
},
"shaft:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to treat (someone) unfairly or harshly",
"source": "MW"
},
"shadowy:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) full of shade or shadows",
"source": "MW"
},
"widely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) by a large number of people",
"source": "MW"
},
"frantic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a lot of wild and hurried activity",
"source": "MW"
},
"recite:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to read (something) out loud or say (something) from memory usually for an audience",
"source": "MW"
},
"heed:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to pay attention to (advice, a warning, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"barkeep:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A bartender",
"source": "free"
},
"trained:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Having undergone a course of training (sometimes in combination).",
"source": "free"
},
"horizontal:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) positioned from side to side rather than up and down : parallel to the ground",
"source": "MW"
},
"futilely:adverb": {
"def": "futilely",
"source": "fallback"
},
"crossbow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a weapon that shoots arrows and that consists of a short bow attached to a longer piece of wood",
"source": "MW"
},
"burly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) strong and heavy : husky",
"source": "MW"
},
"intrusion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of intruding or the state of being intruded; especially : the act of wrongfully entering upon, seizing, or taking possession of the property of another",
"source": "MW"
},
"huff:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) in a way that shows you are annoyed or angry",
"source": "MW"
},
"resemble:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to look or be like (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"amid:preposition": {
"def": "(preposition) in or into the middle of (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"heighten:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to increase the amount, degree, or extent of (something) : increase",
"source": "MW"
},
"careen:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to go forward quickly without control",
"source": "MW"
},
"winding:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the act of one that winds",
"source": "MW"
},
"sailing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the sport or activity of traveling on water in a sailboat",
"source": "MW"
},
"wedding:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a ceremony at which two people are married to each other —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"flowing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) moving smoothly and continuously in or as if in a stream",
"source": "MW"
},
"boldly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a bold manner; with confidence.",
"source": "free"
},
"eagerly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an eager manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"violently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a violent manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"vivid:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very bright in color",
"source": "MW"
},
"solidly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a solid or firm manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"weariness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) Exhaustion, fatigue or tiredness.",
"source": "free"
},
"lone:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) standing, acting, or being alone",
"source": "MW"
},
"miserable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very severe or unpleasant",
"source": "MW"
},
"sincere:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing true feelings that are expressed in an honest way",
"source": "MW"
},
"recognition:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of accepting that something is true or important or that it exists",
"source": "MW"
},
"tingle:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to feel an emotion (such as excitement) very strongly",
"source": "MW"
},
"tense:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to become nervous or tense",
"source": "MW"
},
"freedom:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being free: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"jab:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a quick or sudden hit with something sharp or hard —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"whore:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a woman who has sex with a lot of people",
"source": "MW"
},
"moan:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, low sound that someone makes because of pain, unhappiness, or physical pleasure",
"source": "MW"
},
"headlong:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) with the head leading : headfirst",
"source": "MW"
},
"spar:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to box with someone as a form of training or practice",
"source": "MW"
},
"buckle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to bend or collapse from pressure, heat, etc. —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"bulky:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) large and fat or muscular",
"source": "MW"
},
"flick:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move (something) with a short, quick movement",
"source": "MW"
},
"eternal:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having no beginning and no end in time : lasting forever",
"source": "MW"
},
"linger:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to continue to exist as time passes —often + on",
"source": "MW"
},
"stake:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a pointed stick or post that is pushed into the ground especially to mark a place or to support something",
"source": "MW"
},
"graceful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) polite or kind",
"source": "MW"
},
"cutting:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unpleasantly cold",
"source": "MW"
},
"spectacle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a pair of lenses set into a frame and worn over the eyes : glasses",
"source": "MW"
},
"grind:verb": {
"def": "(noun) —used to describe the size of the pieces of something that has been ground",
"source": "MW"
},
"mercy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly",
"source": "MW"
},
"profound:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) difficult to understand : requiring deep thought or wisdom",
"source": "MW"
},
"vessel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a ship or large boat",
"source": "MW"
},
"succession:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a series of people or things that come one after the other—usually singular—usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"standing:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) done while in a standing position",
"source": "MW"
},
"stir:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a state of excitement, anger, or surprise among a group of people",
"source": "MW"
},
"reverse:verb": {
"def": "(noun) reverse gear —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"tide:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the flow of the ocean's water as the tide rises or falls",
"source": "MW"
},
"bind:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to tie the hands or feet of a person to prevent escape or movement —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"descent:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of descending: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"ancient:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of, coming from, or belonging to a time that was long ago in the past",
"source": "MW"
},
"silver:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) made of silver",
"source": "MW"
},
"incredible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) difficult or impossible to believe",
"source": "MW"
},
"hero:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities",
"source": "MW"
},
"credit:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to give honor or recognition to (someone or something) for doing something or for making something happen —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"organize:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to gather (people) into a group that will work on something together",
"source": "MW"
},
"board:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cover or close (something) with pieces of wood —usually + up",
"source": "MW"
},
"speech:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a spoken expression of ideas, opinions, etc., that is made by someone who is speaking in front of a group of people",
"source": "MW"
},
"feed:verb": {
"def": "(noun) food for animals",
"source": "MW"
},
"thud:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) a loud, dull sound made especially when a heavy object hits something : thump",
"source": "MW"
},
"female:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) having members who are all girls or women",
"source": "MW"
},
"possession:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is owned or possessed by someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"harbor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place of safety and comfort : haven—often used in the phrase safe harbor",
"source": "MW"
},
"guest:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is invited to a place or an event as a special honor",
"source": "MW"
},
"pat:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of lightly touching someone or something with your hand to show affection or approval",
"source": "MW"
},
"method:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a way of doing something",
"source": "MW"
},
"awful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing feelings of fear and wonder : awesome",
"source": "MW"
},
"flying:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) moving or able to move in the air",
"source": "MW"
},
"instrument:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a device that is used to make music",
"source": "MW"
},
"stuff:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to fill (something) so that there is no room for anything else —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"fold:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a group of people who have a shared faith or interest",
"source": "MW"
},
"scatter:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a small number or group of things placed or found apart from each other—usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"complaint:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something to be unhappy about : something that people complain about",
"source": "MW"
},
"weigh:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to find how heavy (someone or something) is : to measure the weight of (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"poverty:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being poor",
"source": "MW"
},
"unlike:preposition": {
"def": "(preposition) —used to indicate how someone or something is different from other people or things",
"source": "MW"
},
"perch:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a tree branch) that a bird sits on",
"source": "MW"
},
"sink:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to go down below the surface of water, mud, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"attitude:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a way of thinking and behaving that people regard as unfriendly, rude, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"flinch:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to move suddenly because you are afraid of being hit or hurt",
"source": "MW"
},
"despair:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to no longer have any hope or belief that a situation will improve or change —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"keen:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something",
"source": "MW"
},
"determined:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not weak or uncertain : having or showing determination to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"risk:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to do something that could result in (something bad or unpleasant)",
"source": "MW"
},
"locate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to find the place or position of (something or someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"friendship:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a friendly feeling or attitude : kindness or help given to someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"gentleman:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a man who treats other people in a proper and polite way",
"source": "MW"
},
"glide:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move in a smooth way",
"source": "MW"
},
"smart:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing intelligence or good judgment : wise",
"source": "MW"
},
"valuable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) important and limited in amount",
"source": "MW"
},
"pin:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to prevent or stop (someone or something) from moving by holding or pressing firmly against something —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"slice:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cut something with a sharp object (such as a knife) —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"absolute:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) complete and total —often used informally to make a statement more forceful —sometimes used with the most",
"source": "MW"
},
"squat:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a position in which your knees are bent and your body lowered so that you are close to your heels or sitting on your heels",
"source": "MW"
},
"perimeter:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket",
"source": "MW"
},
"capture:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of capturing someone or something: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"glee:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction",
"source": "MW"
},
"humanoid:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) looking or acting like a human",
"source": "MW"
},
"forehead:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of the face above the eyes",
"source": "MW"
},
"riverbank:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the ground at the edge of a river",
"source": "MW"
},
"translucent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not completely clear or transparent but clear enough to allow light to pass through",
"source": "MW"
},
"specter:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a ghost or spirit of a dead person",
"source": "MW"
},
"logically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a logical manner, with logic.",
"source": "free"
},
"carnage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the killing of many people",
"source": "MW"
},
"dying:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) happening as someone dies : relating to someone's death",
"source": "MW"
},
"encircle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to form a circle around (someone or something) : to surround (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"scamper:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to run or move quickly and often playfully",
"source": "MW"
},
"adopted:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having been adopted: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"lewd:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) sexual in an offensive or rude way",
"source": "MW"
},
"alley:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a narrow street or passage between buildings",
"source": "MW"
},
"accuse:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to blame (someone) for something wrong or illegal : to say that someone is guilty of a fault or crime —often + of —sometimes used humorously",
"source": "MW"
},
"predictably:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a manner that can be predicted",
"source": "MW"
},
"disappoint:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) unhappy by not being as good as expected or by not doing something that was hoped for or expected",
"source": "MW"
},
"kin:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person's relatives",
"source": "MW"
},
"torn:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.",
"source": "free"
},
"approaching:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of coming closer; an approach.",
"source": "free"
},
"archer:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who shoots with a bow and arrow",
"source": "MW"
},
"breastplate:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of metal that covers a person's chest and that was part of the protective clothing (called armor) that soldiers wore in the past",
"source": "MW"
},
"profoundly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) (manner) With depth, meaningfully.",
"source": "free"
},
"terrain:noun": {
"def": "(noun) land of a particular kind",
"source": "MW"
},
"inquire:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to ask for information —usually + about",
"source": "MW"
},
"ominous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future",
"source": "MW"
},
"missile:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon; especially : a rocket that explodes when it hits a distant target",
"source": "MW"
},
"defensively:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a defensive manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"thunderous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) making a loud noise like the sound of thunder : very loud",
"source": "MW"
},
"trembling:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To shake, quiver, or vibrate.",
"source": "free"
},
"ankle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the joint where the foot joins the leg",
"source": "MW"
},
"stiff:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) very much : to an extreme degree",
"source": "MW"
},
"scold:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a person who often criticizes other people in an angry way : someone who scolds other people too often",
"source": "MW"
},
"heavenly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to heaven : divine or blessed",
"source": "MW"
},
"pant:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to breathe hard and quickly —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"cast:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to throw or move (something) in a forceful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"shade:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area of slight darkness that is produced when something blocks the light of the sun",
"source": "MW"
},
"spruce:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the wood of a spruce tree",
"source": "MW"
},
"stew:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a dish of vegetables and usually meat cooked in hot liquid for a long time",
"source": "MW"
},
"cue:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to give (someone) a signal to do something during a performance",
"source": "MW"
},
"constant:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) staying the same : not changing",
"source": "MW"
},
"shuffle:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of mixing the order of playing cards : the act of shuffling cards",
"source": "MW"
},
"thrill:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel very excited or happy",
"source": "MW"
},
"dull:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something, such as a feeling) less sharp, strong, or severe",
"source": "MW"
},
"necessity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that you must have or do : something that is necessary",
"source": "MW"
},
"footstep:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the sound of a foot making a step—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"dot:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to appear at many different places on the surface of (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"reward:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to give money or another kind of payment to (someone or something) for something good that has been done —often + for or with —often used as (be) rewarded",
"source": "MW"
},
"wealth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large amount of money and possessions",
"source": "MW"
},
"proof:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act or process of showing that something is true",
"source": "MW"
},
"flutter:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move or flap the wings quickly without flying",
"source": "MW"
},
"belch:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to let out air from the stomach through the mouth very loudly",
"source": "MW"
},
"self:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the person that someone normally or truly is—used to describe the way someone acts or feels",
"source": "MW"
},
"char:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to burn or cook (something) until it is black",
"source": "MW"
},
"whine:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to make a high, crying sound",
"source": "MW"
},
"maintain:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to exist or continue without changing",
"source": "MW"
},
"strengthen:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) stronger, more forceful, more effective, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"floating:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) continually moving or changing position",
"source": "MW"
},
"erupt:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to happen or begin suddenly and violently",
"source": "MW"
},
"predictable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) behaving in a way that is expected",
"source": "MW"
},
"frustrate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel angry, discouraged, or upset because of not being able to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"sputter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to speak quickly or in a confused way because you are upset, surprised, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"sweat:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the state or condition of someone who is sweating —usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"roughly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that is not gentle or careful",
"source": "MW"
},
"sitting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a period of time during which someone sits and does a particular activity",
"source": "MW"
},
"stoic:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion",
"source": "MW"
},
"drag:verb": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something that makes action or progress slower or more difficult—usually + on",
"source": "MW"
},
"telltale:noun": {
"def": "(noun) tattletale",
"source": "MW"
},
"owe:verb": {
"def": "(verb) —used to say that something should be done for or given to someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"puff:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of breathing something (such as smoke or medicine) into your lungs",
"source": "MW"
},
"usher:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to lead (someone) to a place",
"source": "MW"
},
"muse:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to think or say (something) in a thoughtful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"trample:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause damage or pain by walking or stepping heavily on something or someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"mightily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) with great force or strength",
"source": "MW"
},
"glory:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that brings praise or fame to someone or something : something that is a source of great pride",
"source": "MW"
},
"domain:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a section of the Internet that is made up of computers or sites that are related in some way (such as by use or source)",
"source": "MW"
},
"stark:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience",
"source": "MW"
},
"dignity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality of being worthy of honor or respect",
"source": "MW"
},
"prominent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) important and well-known",
"source": "MW"
},
"anchor:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to connect (something) to a solid base : to hold (something) firmly in place—usually used as (be) anchored —often used figuratively with in",
"source": "MW"
},
"passing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to talk about time that is going past",
"source": "MW"
},
"fluid:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing a smooth and easy style : graceful",
"source": "MW"
},
"spark:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to start or happen —sometimes + off",
"source": "MW"
},
"glimpse:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to look at or see (something or someone) for a very short time —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"filter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to pass (something, such as a gas or liquid) through a filter to remove something unwanted",
"source": "MW"
},
"tender:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) painful when touched : sore",
"source": "MW"
},
"substantial:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) large in amount, size, or number",
"source": "MW"
},
"superior:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a person of higher rank or status than another",
"source": "MW"
},
"blend:verb": {
"def": "(noun) something produced by mixing or combining different things",
"source": "MW"
},
"striking:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention",
"source": "MW"
},
"proclaim:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say or state (something) in a public, official, or definite way : to declare or announce (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"log:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, heavy section of a tree that has fallen or been cut down",
"source": "MW"
},
"guidance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) help or advice that tells you what to do : the act or process of guiding someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"elite:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is a member of an elite : a successful and powerful person—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"rip:pasttense": {
"def": "(noun) a long tear in something",
"source": "MW"
},
"gloom:noun": {
"def": "(noun) partial or total darkness",
"source": "MW"
},
"process:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to deal with (something, such as an official document or request) by using a particular method or system",
"source": "MW"
},
"service:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to provide (someone) with something that is needed or wanted",
"source": "MW"
},
"shut:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become closed",
"source": "MW"
},
"birth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) —used to describe the kind of family a person comes from",
"source": "MW"
},
"hawkish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) resembling or suggesting a hawk or the beak of a hawk in appearance",
"source": "MW"
},
"singing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.",
"source": "free"
},
"brow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the upper edge of a steep slope",
"source": "MW"
},
"ponder:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think about or consider (something) carefully —+ on, over, or about",
"source": "MW"
},
"admiration:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of great respect and approval",
"source": "MW"
},
"willpower:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to control yourself : strong determination that allows you to do something difficult (such as to lose weight or quit smoking)",
"source": "MW"
},
"goblins:verb": {
"def": "(noun) One of various hostile supernatural creatures, now especially (fantasy literature) a malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid.",
"source": "free"
},
"breathlessly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a breathless manner, usually due to excitement, exertion, etc.",
"source": "free"
},
"mounting:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) something on which something else is or can be attached",
"source": "MW"
},
"lung:noun": {
"def": "(noun) either one of the two organs that people and animals use to breathe air",
"source": "MW"
},
"envision:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think of (something that you believe might exist or happen in the future) : to picture (something) in your mind",
"source": "MW"
},
"comprehend:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to understand (something, such as a difficult or complex subject) —often used in negative statements",
"source": "MW"
},
"noted:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) famous or well-known —often + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"martial:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to war or soldiers",
"source": "MW"
},
"boredom:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being bored",
"source": "MW"
},
"messenger:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who delivers a message or does other small jobs that involve going somewhere",
"source": "MW"
},
"chieftain:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a leader of a tribe or clan",
"source": "MW"
},
"skull:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the structure of bones that form the head and face of a person or animal",
"source": "MW"
},
"consciously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally.",
"source": "free"
},
"imposing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very large or impressive",
"source": "MW"
},
"impossibly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) to an improbable degree : unbelievably",
"source": "MW"
},
"decipher:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to find the meaning of (something that is difficult to read or understand)",
"source": "MW"
},
"facedown:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) with the face down",
"source": "MW"
},
"desperation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a strong feeling of sadness, fear, and loss of hope",
"source": "MW"
},
"lying:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) marked by or containing untrue statements : false",
"source": "MW"
},
"pointedly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that is very easy to see or notice",
"source": "MW"
},
"understood:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) agreed upon",
"source": "MW"
},
"stinging:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act by which someone receives a sting.",
"source": "free"
},
"lumbering:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the activity or business of making lumber from logs",
"source": "MW"
},
"fan:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move air on or toward (someone or something) with a fan",
"source": "MW"
},
"ocean:noun": {
"def": "(noun) one of the five large areas of salt water that cover much of the Earth's surface",
"source": "MW"
},
"oil:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to put oil in or on (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"prevent:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) not do something : to stop (someone or something) from doing something —often used without from in British English",
"source": "MW"
},
"amount:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a quantity of something —usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"community:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a group of people who have the same interests, religion, race, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"material:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a substance that has a particular quality",
"source": "MW"
},
"knife:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a usually sharp blade attached to a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon",
"source": "MW"
},
"darken:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) dark or to become dark or darker in color",
"source": "MW"
},
"understanding:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the knowledge and ability to judge a particular situation or subject—usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"desert:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to leave and stop helping or supporting (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"perish:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to die or be killed",
"source": "MW"
},
"role:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the character played by an actor",
"source": "MW"
},
"freeze:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become blocked or unable to move because of ice",
"source": "MW"
},
"sob:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cry noisily while taking in short, sudden breaths",
"source": "MW"
},
"organized:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) arranged into a formal group with leaders and with rules for doing or planning things",
"source": "MW"
},
"hack:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cut (something or someone) many times and usually in a rough and violent way",
"source": "MW"
},
"belief:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that something is true —often + in —often + that",
"source": "MW"
},
"combine:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to mix (two or more things) together to form a single thing",
"source": "MW"
},
"practical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) relating to what is real rather than to what is possible or imagined",
"source": "MW"
},
"explode:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to suddenly break apart in a violent way with parts flying outward",
"source": "MW"
},
"slay:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to kill (someone)—used especially in newspaper stories and headlines—usually used as (be) slain",
"source": "MW"
},
"punish:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) suffer for a crime or for bad behavior",
"source": "MW"
},
"trade:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of exchanging one thing for another",
"source": "MW"
},
"clue:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that helps a person find something, understand something, or solve a mystery or puzzle",
"source": "MW"
},
"innocent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not guilty of a crime or other wrong act",
"source": "MW"
},
"port:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place where ships can find shelter from a storm",
"source": "MW"
},
"setting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the place and conditions in which something happens or exists",
"source": "MW"
},
"flex:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to bend (a body part)",
"source": "MW"
},
"steam:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to produce steam",
"source": "MW"
},
"fare:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to do something well or badly",
"source": "MW"
},
"mane:noun": {
"def": "(noun) long, thick hair growing from the neck of a horse or around the neck of a lion",
"source": "MW"
},
"jealousy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an unhappy or angry feeling caused by the belief that someone you love (such as your husband or wife) likes or is liked by someone else",
"source": "MW"
},
"distract:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to stop thinking about or paying attention to someone or something and to think about or pay attention to someone or something else instead",
"source": "MW"
},
"corral:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area that is surrounded by a fence and that is used for holding animals (such as cows and horses) on a farm or ranch",
"source": "MW"
},
"troop:noun": {
"def": "(noun) soldiers in a group",
"source": "MW"
},
"rim:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to form or put a rim around (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"panic:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to be overcome with extreme fear : to be affected by panic",
"source": "MW"
},
"inland:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) in, into, or toward the middle of a country : away from the coast",
"source": "MW"
},
"emotional:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing emotion—used especially to describe someone who is crying because of strong emotion",
"source": "MW"
},
"distraction:singular": {
"def": "(noun) something that makes it difficult to think or pay attention",
"source": "MW"
},
"tire:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to lose energy : to make (someone) tired —often + out",
"source": "MW"
},
"vital:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) extremely important : crucial",
"source": "MW"
},
"squash:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move into a space that is very tight or crowded —often used as (be) squashed",
"source": "MW"
},
"engage:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to get and keep (someone's attention, interest, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"churn:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to stir or mix something (such as water or mud) with force —often + up",
"source": "MW"
},
"hoot:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (a horn) to hoot",
"source": "MW"
},
"slab:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a thick, flat piece of a hard material (such as stone or wood)",
"source": "MW"
},
"rib:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of meat from an animal that includes a rib and that is used as food",
"source": "MW"
},
"backtrack:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to return to something that was mentioned before",
"source": "MW"
},
"tap:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) lightly especially with a small sound",
"source": "MW"
},
"jerk:pasttense": {
"def": "(noun) a sudden sharp movement",
"source": "MW"
},
"favor:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to prefer (someone) especially in an unfair way : to show that you like or approve of (someone) more than others",
"source": "MW"
},
"select:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to choose (someone or something) from a group —often used as (be) selected",
"source": "MW"
},
"sympathy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the feeling that you care about and are sorry about someone else's trouble, grief, misfortune, etc. : a sympathetic feeling —often + for —often + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"impress:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest —often used as (be) impressed",
"source": "MW"
},
"ache:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a pain that is not sharp but continues for a long time —often used in combination with parts of the body —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"steel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"upward:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) moving or going toward the ceiling, sky, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"wriggle:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to twist from side to side with small quick movements like a worm",
"source": "MW"
},
"cradle:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to hold (something or someone) gently in your arms or hands",
"source": "MW"
},
"haul:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) the act of pulling or dragging something with effort : the act of hauling something",
"source": "MW"
},
"likewise:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in the same way",
"source": "MW"
},
"spur:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to urge (a horse) to go faster by pushing spurs into its sides",
"source": "MW"
},
"preparation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) things that are done to make something ready or to become ready for something —often + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"failure:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act or result of failing: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"trial:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a formal meeting in a court in which evidence about crimes, disagreements, etc., is presented to a judge and often a jury so that decisions can be made according to the law",
"source": "MW"
},
"arid:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very dry : having very little rain or water",
"source": "MW"
},
"barb:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a clever insult or criticism",
"source": "MW"
},
"hoist:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a machine used for lifting heavy loads",
"source": "MW"
},
"boggle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (the mind) unable to think clearly : to amaze or overwhelm (the mind)",
"source": "MW"
},
"surly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) rude and unfriendly",
"source": "MW"
},
"subsequent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) happening or coming after something else —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"spinning:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a method of fishing in which a lure is cast by use of a light flexible rod, a spinning reel, and a light line",
"source": "MW"
},
"diagonally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a diagonal manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"leer:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to look at someone in an evil or unpleasantly sexual way",
"source": "MW"
},
"balanced:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having good or equal amounts of all the necessary parts of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"uncontrollable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not able to be controlled",
"source": "MW"
},
"eyebrow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the line of hair that grows over your eye",
"source": "MW"
},
"ashore:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) on or to the shore of an ocean, sea, lake, or river",
"source": "MW"
},
"seclude:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to keep (someone) away from other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"hillside:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the side of a hill —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"fern:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a type of plant that has large, delicate leaves and no flowers",
"source": "MW"
},
"waterskin:noun": {
"def": "waterskin",
"source": "fallback"
},
"shack:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small house or building that is not put together well",
"source": "MW"
},
"campfire:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a fire that is built outdoors at a camp or picnic area",
"source": "MW"
},
"rumor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true",
"source": "MW"
},
"fleeing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of one who flees.",
"source": "free"
},
"vigilant:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) carefully noticing problems or signs of danger",
"source": "MW"
},
"permission:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide if it will be allowed or permitted",
"source": "MW"
},
"reaching:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).",
"source": "free"
},
"recent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) happening or beginning not long ago",
"source": "MW"
},
"attacker:noun": {
"def": "(noun) Someone who attacks.",
"source": "free"
},
"privately:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a private manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"totally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) completely or entirely",
"source": "MW"
},
"incredibly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an incredible manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"unable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not able to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"taint:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hurt or damage the good condition of (something)—often used as (be) tainted",
"source": "MW"
},
"coax:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to do something by making a careful and continual effort",
"source": "MW"
},
"intruder:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who enters a place illegally",
"source": "MW"
},
"batter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (something or someone) forcefully many times in a way that causes much damage or injury —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"harm:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause hurt, injury, or damage to (someone or something) : to cause harm to (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"swoon:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become very excited about someone or something—usually + over",
"source": "MW"
},
"arch:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the raised area on the bottom of the foot that is formed by a curved section of bones",
"source": "MW"
},
"whale:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an often very large animal that lives in the ocean and that is a mammal rather than a fish",
"source": "MW"
},
"spout:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to say or talk about (something) in a way that is boring or annoying —often + off —often + off",
"source": "MW"
},
"flaming:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) burning with bright flames",
"source": "MW"
},
"finished:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having reached the end of an activity, job, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"sturdy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) strongly made",
"source": "MW"
},
"crease:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to fold, press, or crush (something, such as cloth or a piece of paper) so that a line or mark is formed : to put a crease in (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"emanate:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to come out from a source",
"source": "MW"
},
"heave:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of lifting or pulling something with effort",
"source": "MW"
},
"flatten:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become flat or flatter",
"source": "MW"
},
"saddle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a leather-covered seat that is put on the back of a horse",
"source": "MW"
},
"newcomer:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who has recently arrived somewhere or who has recently started a new activity—often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"reflection:singular": {
"def": "(noun) an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface",
"source": "MW"
},
"await:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to wait for (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"straightforward:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) easy to do or understand : not complicated",
"source": "MW"
},
"mob:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move close to (someone) in an excited way : to crowd around (someone) in an aggressive, excited, or annoying way —often used as (be) mobbed",
"source": "MW"
},
"logic:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a proper or reasonable way of thinking about or understanding something",
"source": "MW"
},
"worthy:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) an important or respected person—often used in a joking or disapproving way to refer to people who think of themselves as important",
"source": "MW"
},
"suck:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of sucking",
"source": "MW"
},
"blessing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) approval that allows or helps you to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"execution:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of killing someone especially as punishment for a crime",
"source": "MW"
},
"harsh:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having an unpleasant or harmful effect because of great strength or force : too intense or powerful",
"source": "MW"
},
"hopeful:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a person who hopes to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"fade:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to disappear gradually",
"source": "MW"
},
"vicious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very dangerous",
"source": "MW"
},
"loop:pasttense": {
"def": "(noun) something that is shaped like a loop",
"source": "MW"
},
"betray:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hurt (someone who trusts you, such as a friend or relative) by not giving help or by doing something morally wrong",
"source": "MW"
},
"enact:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to perform (something, such as a scene in a play)",
"source": "MW"
},
"asleep:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) in a state of sleep : sleeping",
"source": "MW"
},
"successful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having gotten or achieved wealth, respect, or fame",
"source": "MW"
},
"suit:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be proper or suitable for (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"regular:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way : occurring every day, week, month, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"plate:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the food that is served on a plate",
"source": "MW"
},
"link:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a relationship between people, groups, nations, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"strangely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to say that something is strange or surprising",
"source": "MW"
},
"anywhere:adverb": {
"def": "(noun) any place—usually used after from —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"scrap:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to get rid of (something) because it is damaged, no longer useful, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"shiver:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small shaking movement caused by cold or strong emotion",
"source": "MW"
},
"invitation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of inviting someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"specific:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) relating to a particular person, situation, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"stamp:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to bring (your foot) down heavily and noisily",
"source": "MW"
},
"sheet:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large piece of cloth that is used to cover something",
"source": "MW"
},
"condition:singular": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something, such as hair or leather) softer and less dry by applying a liquid",
"source": "MW"
},
"stair:noun": {
"def": "(noun) one of the steps in a set of stairs",
"source": "MW"
},
"survey:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of measuring and examining an area of land",
"source": "MW"
},
"comment:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make a statement about someone or something : to make a comment —usually + on",
"source": "MW"
},
"castle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large building usually with high, thick walls and towers that was built in the past to protect against attack",
"source": "MW"
},
"pinch:pasttense": {
"def": "(noun) the act of pinching someone or something—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"gap:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a hole or space where something is missing",
"source": "MW"
},
"prize:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is very valuable or desirable and that is difficult to get",
"source": "MW"
},
"ordinary:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) normal or usual : not unusual, different, or special",
"source": "MW"
},
"toe:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is shaped like a toe",
"source": "MW"
},
"generation:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a group of people born and living during the same time",
"source": "MW"
},
"identity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) who someone is : the name of a person",
"source": "MW"
},
"scan:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of looking at something carefully or quickly—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"trot:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a horse's way of moving that is faster than a walk but slower than a gallop",
"source": "MW"
},
"departure:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of departing: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"equal:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to produce something that is as good as (something else) or to do something as well as (someone else)",
"source": "MW"
},
"temptation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a strong urge or desire to have or do something —often followed by to + verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"shine:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to give off light",
"source": "MW"
},
"wield:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hold (something, such as a tool or weapon) in your hands so that you are ready to use it",
"source": "MW"
},
"judgment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an opinion or decision that is based on careful thought",
"source": "MW"
},
"celebration:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the activity of doing special, enjoyable things for an important occasion, achievement, etc. : the activity of celebrating",
"source": "MW"
},
"function:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to work or operate",
"source": "MW"
},
"honest:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to stress that a statement is true —sometimes used in the phrases honest to God or honest to goodness",
"source": "MW"
},
"payment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of giving money for something : the act of paying",
"source": "MW"
},
"lunge:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move or reach forward in a sudden, forceful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"personally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to say that someone knows a person or thing from personal experience and not because of someone else",
"source": "MW"
},
"ravine:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small, deep, narrow valley",
"source": "MW"
},
"preparedness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the fact of being ready for something : the state of being prepared",
"source": "MW"
},
"stammer:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to speak with many pauses and repetitions because you have a speech problem or because you are very nervous, frightened, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"cavern:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large cave",
"source": "MW"
},
"snicker:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make a short, quiet laugh in a way that shows disrespect—usually + at",
"source": "MW"
},
"wisely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a wise manner; using good judgement.",
"source": "free"
},
"outcome:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that happens as a result of an activity or process : result",
"source": "MW"
},
"numerous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) existing in large numbers",
"source": "MW"
},
"concerning:adjective": {
"def": "(preposition) relating to (something or someone) : about",
"source": "MW"
},
"disbelief:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling that you do not or cannot believe or accept that something is true or real",
"source": "MW"
},
"spiked:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having sharp points : formed into points",
"source": "MW"
},
"squirrel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small animal with a long tail and soft fur that lives in trees",
"source": "MW"
},
"horrify:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel horror or shock : to greatly upset and shock (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"sternly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a stern manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"accentuate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) more noticeable",
"source": "MW"
},
"vesper:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a bell (as of a church) rung at the canonical hour of vespers",
"source": "MW"
},
"incredulous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not able or willing to believe something : feeling or showing a lack of belief",
"source": "MW"
},
"tingling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A tingling sensation; pins and needles.",
"source": "free"
},
"evident:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) clear to the sight or mind : obvious",
"source": "MW"
},
"commotion:singular": {
"def": "(noun) noisy excitement and confusion",
"source": "MW"
},
"tentatively:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) with hesitancy or uncertainty : in a tentative manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"berate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to yell at (someone) : to criticize (someone) in a loud and angry way",
"source": "MW"
},
"prowess:noun": {
"def": "(noun) great ability or skill",
"source": "MW"
},
"burned:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To cause to be consumed by fire.",
"source": "free"
},
"chosen:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) selected to do or receive something special",
"source": "MW"
},
"flit:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to move or fly quickly from one place or thing to another",
"source": "MW"
},
"chide:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to express mild disapproval of (someone) : to scold (someone) gently",
"source": "MW"
},
"indication:singular": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a sign or signal) that points out or shows something",
"source": "MW"
},
"boisterous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very noisy and active in a lively way",
"source": "MW"
},
"distastefully:adverb": {
"def": "distastefully",
"source": "fallback"
},
"caravel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) any of several sailing ships; specifically : a small 15th and 16th century ship that has usually three masts with lateen sails",
"source": "MW"
},
"taffrail:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a rail around the stern of a ship",
"source": "MW"
},
"sprite:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a small creature that has magical powers : an elf or fairy",
"source": "MW"
},
"bandage:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cover or wrap (something) with a bandage",
"source": "MW"
},
"outlaw:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who has broken the law and who is hiding or running away to avoid punishment",
"source": "MW"
},
"taut:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) firm and strong : not loose or flabby",
"source": "MW"
},
"thumb:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the short, thick finger on the side of your hand",
"source": "MW"
},
"savor:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a good taste or smell—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"cackle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to laugh noisily",
"source": "MW"
},
"former:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to say what someone or something was in the past",
"source": "MW"
},
"hunger:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a strong desire : a strong desire for something or to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"outrun:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to run or move faster than (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"eternity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state that comes after death and never ends",
"source": "MW"
},
"unknown:verb": {
"def": "(noun) something that is not known or not yet discovered",
"source": "MW"
},
"briefly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) for a short period of time",
"source": "MW"
},
"clap:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a sound made by clapping your hands",
"source": "MW"
},
"patience:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality of being patient: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"blanch:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to suddenly have less color in your face because you are afraid, embarrassed, etc. —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"cheer:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to express enthusiastic approval of or support for (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"extension:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of extending something: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"smoky:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a flavor, taste, or appearance of smoke",
"source": "MW"
},
"spiritual:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to a person's spirit",
"source": "MW"
},
"discipline:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders",
"source": "MW"
},
"unfortunate:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) coming or happening by bad luck",
"source": "MW"
},
"muscular:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to muscles",
"source": "MW"
},
"spare:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to not destroy or harm (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"bald:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not covered with hair",
"source": "MW"
},
"survival:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state or fact of continuing to live or exist especially in spite of difficult conditions —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"wretch:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very bad or unpleasant person",
"source": "MW"
},
"reinforcement:noun": {
"def": "(noun) people and supplies that are sent to help or support an army, military force, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"screaming:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) very noticeable and difficult to ignore",
"source": "MW"
},
"foundation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a usually stone or concrete structure that supports a building from underneath",
"source": "MW"
},
"whistle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move, pass, or go very fast with a high sound",
"source": "MW"
},
"bucket:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the amount contained in a bucket",
"source": "MW"
},
"exotic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not living or growing naturally in a particular area : from another part of the world",
"source": "MW"
},
"satisfied:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) completely certain or sure about something : convinced",
"source": "MW"
},
"marvel:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to feel great surprise, wonder, or admiration —usually + at or over",
"source": "MW"
},
"sequence:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a group of things that come one after the other : series",
"source": "MW"
},
"overhead:verb": {
"def": "(adverb) above someone's head : in the sky or space above someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"mass:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a usually large amount of a substance that has no particular shape —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"sour:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an alcoholic drink that has a sour taste",
"source": "MW"
},
"inspire:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause someone to have (a feeling or emotion)",
"source": "MW"
},
"joint:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a point where two bones meet in the body",
"source": "MW"
},
"puzzle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) jigsaw puzzle—often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"stutter:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a speech problem that causes someone to repeat the beginning sounds of some words",
"source": "MW"
},
"adjust:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to change the position of (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"circuit:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the complete path that an electric current travels along",
"source": "MW"
},
"bob:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cut (something, such as an animal's tail) shorter",
"source": "MW"
},
"pip:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a person or thing that is liked or admired very much",
"source": "MW"
},
"flare:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to shine or burn suddenly and briefly",
"source": "MW"
},
"proceed:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to continue to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"upper:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) located toward the north",
"source": "MW"
},
"victory:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of defeating an opponent or enemy",
"source": "MW"
},
"potent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a very powerful effect or influence on someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"starry:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) having a shape like a star",
"source": "MW"
},
"crisp:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) crisp or to become crisp",
"source": "MW"
},
"gutter:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, hollow device that is attached to the edges of a roof to catch rain and carry it away from a building",
"source": "MW"
},
"absorb:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way —often used as (be) absorbed",
"source": "MW"
},
"rake:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a man who leads an immoral life and is mainly interested in pleasure",
"source": "MW"
},
"squeal:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) in a high and excited voice",
"source": "MW"
},
"depart:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to leave a place especially to start a journey (US)",
"source": "MW"
},
"blessed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to make a statement more forceful",
"source": "MW"
},
"tuck:verb": {
"def": "(verb) —used as tucked to indicate the quiet or hidden place where something is located —often + away",
"source": "MW"
},
"topple:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to become unsteady and fall —often + over",
"source": "MW"
},
"flip:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to turn (something) over by throwing it up in the air with a quick movement",
"source": "MW"
},
"advance:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move (someone or something) forward",
"source": "MW"
},
"satisfaction:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of providing what is needed or desired : the act of satisfying a need or desire",
"source": "MW"
},
"veil:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to cover (something) with a veil or with something that is like a veil : to hide or partly hide (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"flap:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to move (something) up and down or back and forth",
"source": "MW"
},
"backhand:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a way of hitting a ball in tennis and similar games in which the back of the hand holding the racket is turned in the direction of the ball —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"handmaiden:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a female servant or maid—usually used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"foolhardy:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) foolishly doing things that are too dangerous or risky",
"source": "MW"
},
"yach:noun": {
"def": "yach",
"source": "fallback"
},
"increasingly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) more and more : to an increasing degree",
"source": "MW"
},
"cavalry:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of an army that in the past had soldiers who rode horses and that now has soldiers who ride in vehicles or helicopters —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"archery:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the sport or skill of shooting with a bow and arrow—often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"fearfully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a fearful manner; characterized by fear.",
"source": "free"
},
"untamed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) wild and not controlled by people : not tamed",
"source": "MW"
},
"southland:noun": {
"def": "(noun) land in the south : the south of a country",
"source": "MW"
},
"roan:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a horse that has white hairs mixed in with hairs of a darker color",
"source": "MW"
},
"kosio:noun": {
"def": "kosio",
"source": "fallback"
},
"endlessly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an endless manner; continuously without limit.",
"source": "free"
},
"skeptically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a skeptical manner, with skepticism.",
"source": "free"
},
"magically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a magical manner; by magic, or as if by magic.",
"source": "free"
},
"pragmatic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) dealing with the problems that exist in a specific situation in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on ideas and theories",
"source": "MW"
},
"devastation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.",
"source": "free"
},
"condescending:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"cautiously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a cautious manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"reminder:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that causes you to remember or to think about something",
"source": "MW"
},
"dilemma:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a situation in which you have to make a difficult choice",
"source": "MW"
},
"surprising:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unexpected or unusual : causing surprise",
"source": "MW"
},
"ability:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the power or skill to do something —often followed by to + verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"surprisingly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a surprising manner : to a surprising degree",
"source": "MW"
},
"scrambling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) An act of scrambling.",
"source": "free"
},
"surprised:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing the feeling that people get when something unexpected or unusual happens : feeling or showing surprise —often followed by to + verb —often + at or by",
"source": "MW"
},
"seriousness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being serious",
"source": "MW"
},
"dusk:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the time when day changes into night and the sky begins to get darker",
"source": "MW"
},
"brightly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a bright manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"resting:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) taken or measured when you are relaxed and not moving much",
"source": "MW"
},
"childhood:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the period of time when a person is a child —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"undergrowth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) underbrush",
"source": "MW"
},
"battling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A growing fat, or the process of causing to grow fat; a fattening.",
"source": "free"
},
"expected:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur",
"source": "free"
},
"sinking:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.",
"source": "free"
},
"twisted:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) strange and unpleasant : not normal",
"source": "MW"
},
"relent:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing",
"source": "MW"
},
"wail:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make a loud, long cry of sadness or pain",
"source": "MW"
},
"blame:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say or think that a person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened",
"source": "MW"
},
"outline:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a line that is drawn around the edges of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"regret:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to feel sad or sorry about (something that you did or did not do) : to have regrets about (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"philosophy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc. —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"commander:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is in charge of a group of people —often used as a title",
"source": "MW"
},
"gel:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to change into a gel : to change into a thick substance that is like jelly",
"source": "MW"
},
"signpost:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sign beside a road showing the direction and distance to a place —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"bronze:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) made of bronze",
"source": "MW"
},
"plateau:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large flat area of land that is higher than other areas of land that surround it",
"source": "MW"
},
"abandon:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to leave (a place) because of danger",
"source": "MW"
},
"humanity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) all people : humankind",
"source": "MW"
},
"soak:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) very wet with water or another liquid",
"source": "MW"
},
"screw:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to fit onto or into something by being turned",
"source": "MW"
},
"gravity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the natural force that tends to cause physical things to move towards each other : the force that causes things to fall towards the Earth",
"source": "MW"
},
"concede:infinitive": {
"def": "(verb) to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : to admit (something) usually in an unwilling way",
"source": "MW"
},
"charm:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is believed to have magic powers and especially to prevent bad luck",
"source": "MW"
},
"confirmation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of giving official approval to something or someone —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"prey:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an animal that is hunted or killed by another animal for food",
"source": "MW"
},
"loyalty:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a loyal feeling : a feeling of strong support for someone or something—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"ray:noun": {
"def": "(noun) one of the lines of light that you can see coming from an object",
"source": "MW"
},
"overwhelming:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe something that is so confusing, difficult, etc., that you feel unable to do it",
"source": "MW"
},
"peak:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the pointed top of a mountain",
"source": "MW"
},
"plunge:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of suddenly beginning to be in a particular condition or situation—usually + into",
"source": "MW"
},
"conscience:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the part of the mind that makes you aware of your actions as being either morally right or wrong —usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"odds:noun": {
"def": "(noun) two numbers that show how much a person can win by betting a certain amount of money",
"source": "MW"
},
"exaggerate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think of or describe something as larger or greater than it really is",
"source": "MW"
},
"surrender:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an agreement to stop fighting, hiding, resisting, etc., because you know that you will not win or succeed : an act of surrendering",
"source": "MW"
},
"presume:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to accept legally or officially that something is true until it is proved not true",
"source": "MW"
},
"mask:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a covering used to hide or disguise your face",
"source": "MW"
},
"spine:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the row of connected bones down the middle of the back : backbone",
"source": "MW"
},
"forge:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move forward slowly and steadily —usually + ahead",
"source": "MW"
},
"greet:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to meet (someone who has just arrived) with usually friendly and polite words and actions : welcome",
"source": "MW"
},
"happily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a happy way or state",
"source": "MW"
},
"holder:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who holds or owns something",
"source": "MW"
},
"typical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) happening in the usual way",
"source": "MW"
},
"brain:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (someone) on the head very hard",
"source": "MW"
},
"heap:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to put (something) in a large pile —often used as (be) heaped",
"source": "MW"
},
"dash:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to break or destroy (something) by throwing or hitting it against something",
"source": "MW"
},
"burrow:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move or press under, through, or into something",
"source": "MW"
},
"sore:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a sore or painful spot on the body",
"source": "MW"
},
"dry:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to become dry",
"source": "MW"
},
"original:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) happening or existing first or at the beginning",
"source": "MW"
},
"bruise:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to hurt (someone's confidence, feelings, etc.) through speech or actions —usually used as (be) bruised",
"source": "MW"
},
"speaker:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who speaks a particular language",
"source": "MW"
},
"fashion:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to form (something) into something else : to make (something) from something else",
"source": "MW"
},
"fix:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to attach (something) in such a way that it will not move : to connect or join (things) physically —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"snarl:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of growling and showing the teeth—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"error:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is not correct : a wrong action or statement : mistake",
"source": "MW"
},
"comfortable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not causing any physically unpleasant feelings : producing physical comfort",
"source": "MW"
},
"transport:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to carry (someone or something) from one place to another",
"source": "MW"
},
"rumble:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move along with a low, heavy, continuous sound",
"source": "MW"
},
"evidence:singular": {
"def": "(noun) material that is presented to a court of law to help find the truth about something",
"source": "MW"
},
"missing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unable to be found : not in a usual or expected place —often + from —sometimes used in the phrase go missing",
"source": "MW"
},
"contain:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to have (something) inside",
"source": "MW"
},
"birch:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the punishment of being hit with a birch stick",
"source": "MW"
},
"driving:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) falling or blowing with great force and speed",
"source": "MW"
},
"helm:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a handle or wheel that is used to steer a ship or boat",
"source": "MW"
},
"pale:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) light in color",
"source": "MW"
},
"nudge:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to push (someone) gently with your elbow in order to get that person's attention",
"source": "MW"
},
"iron:hyphenated": {
"def": "(adjective) made of iron",
"source": "MW"
},
"cruel:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe people who hurt others and do not feel sorry about it",
"source": "MW"
},
"connection:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of connecting two or more things or the state of being connected",
"source": "MW"
},
"collection:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a group of interesting or beautiful objects brought together in order to show or study them or as a hobby —often + of —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"blocking:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.",
"source": "free"
},
"glade:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a grassy open space in a forest",
"source": "MW"
},
"embarrassed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling or showing a state of self-conscious confusion and distress",
"source": "MW"
},
"gleaming:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Having a bright sheen.",
"source": "free"
},
"fingernail:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the hard covering at the end of your fingers",
"source": "MW"
},
"undeniably:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an undeniable manner, or to an undeniable extent.",
"source": "free"
},
"demonic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) caused or done by a demon : of, relating to, or like a demon",
"source": "MW"
},
"barrelboats:noun": {
"def": "barrelboats",
"source": "fallback"
},
"severely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a severe manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"resignedly:adverb": {
"def": "resignedly",
"source": "fallback"
},
"sentinel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) sentry —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"gigantic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) extremely large",
"source": "MW"
},
"emotionally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.",
"source": "free"
},
"insignificant:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) small or unimportant : not significant",
"source": "MW"
},
"fend:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to keep or ward off : repel —often used with off",
"source": "MW"
},
"dan:noun": {
"def": "(noun) master, sir",
"source": "MW"
},
"futile:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) having no result or effect : pointless or useless",
"source": "MW"
},
"terrifying:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing great fear",
"source": "MW"
},
"gingerly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) very carefully",
"source": "MW"
},
"unnerve:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel afraid or upset and unable to think clearly",
"source": "MW"
},
"humming:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The sound of something that hums; a hum.",
"source": "free"
},
"midday:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the middle of the day : noon —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"befit:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to be suitable to or proper for (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"subsequently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) at a later or subsequent time",
"source": "MW"
},
"needed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Necessary; being required.",
"source": "free"
},
"wondrous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing wonder or amazement : very beautiful or impressive",
"source": "MW"
},
"engulf:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to flow over and cover (someone or something) —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"distinctly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a distinct manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"humour:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The quality of being amusing, comical, funny.",
"source": "free"
},
"reverence:singular": {
"def": "(noun) honor or respect that is felt for or shown to (someone or something) —often + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"stench:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very bad smell : stink —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"rubble:noun": {
"def": "(noun) broken pieces of stone, brick, etc., from walls or buildings that have fallen",
"source": "MW"
},
"nephew:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a son of your brother or sister",
"source": "MW"
},
"slumber:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a light sleep",
"source": "MW"
},
"knuckle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) any one of the thick, bony parts (called joints) in your fingers",
"source": "MW"
},
"snatch:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to take (something or someone) suddenly from a person or place often by using force —sometimes + away —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"murmur:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a quiet expression of an opinion or feeling",
"source": "MW"
},
"aware:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists —often + of —often + that",
"source": "MW"
},
"breathless:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unable to take enough air into your lungs : breathing very hard because you are trying to get more air",
"source": "MW"
},
"intelligence:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations",
"source": "MW"
},
"account:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to think of (someone or something) in a specified way—usually used as (be) accounted",
"source": "MW"
},
"court:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place where legal cases are heard",
"source": "MW"
},
"admire:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to feel respect or approval for (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"unlikely:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not likely—used to say that something probably will not happen or is not true",
"source": "MW"
},
"sand:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area of sand",
"source": "MW"
},
"entry:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of entering something",
"source": "MW"
},
"fence:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to put a fence around (a place or area)",
"source": "MW"
},
"gallop:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to run very fast : to run at a gallop",
"source": "MW"
},
"torment:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to feel extreme physical or mental pain —often used as (be) tormented by",
"source": "MW"
},
"angular:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having little flesh so that the shapes of your bones can be seen : thin and bony",
"source": "MW"
},
"pointed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) clearly directed toward a particular person or group",
"source": "MW"
},
"wage:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to start and continue (a war, battle, etc.) in order to get or achieve something",
"source": "MW"
},
"puncture:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a hole or wound made by a sharp point",
"source": "MW"
},
"trace:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a mark or an object) which shows that someone or something was in a particular place",
"source": "MW"
},
"spill:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an accident in which liquid is spilled or an amount of liquid that is spilled",
"source": "MW"
},
"legend:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true",
"source": "MW"
},
"fitting:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of a kind that is appropriate for the situation or purpose",
"source": "MW"
},
"gallant:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) showing courage : very brave",
"source": "MW"
},
"animated:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) full of life and energy",
"source": "MW"
},
"bushy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very thick and full",
"source": "MW"
},
"feral:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe an animal (such as a cat or dog) that has escaped and become wild",
"source": "MW"
},
"bask:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to enjoy the attention and good feelings expressed by others",
"source": "MW"
},
"exception:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a case where a rule does not apply",
"source": "MW"
},
"promptly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a prompt manner : without delay",
"source": "MW"
},
"bluster:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to speak in a loud and aggressive or threatening way",
"source": "MW"
},
"chew:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of chewing something",
"source": "MW"
},
"nick:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cut or damage a small part of the surface of (something) : to put a nick in (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"envy:verb": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something that causes envy—used in the phrase the envy of",
"source": "MW"
},
"bore:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) tired and annoyed by being uninteresting or too much the same",
"source": "MW"
},
"sleeve:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of a shirt, jacket, etc., that covers all or part of your arm",
"source": "MW"
},
"balcony:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a raised platform that is connected to the side of a building and surrounded by a low wall or railing",
"source": "MW"
},
"millennium:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a period of 1,000 years",
"source": "MW"
},
"concept:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an idea of what something is or how it works",
"source": "MW"
},
"controlled:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not overly angry or emotional",
"source": "MW"
},
"delight:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) very happy : to give (someone) great pleasure or satisfaction",
"source": "MW"
},
"tapestry:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and that is used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"trim:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of trimming something (such as hair)—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"armed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) involving the use of weapons",
"source": "MW"
},
"recede:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move away gradually",
"source": "MW"
},
"fireside:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place next to a fire : an area close to a fireplace, campfire, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"obstacle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that makes it difficult to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"embrace:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of holding someone in your arms : the act of embracing someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"parallel:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to be parallel to (something) : to go or extend in the same direction as (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"bash:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) very hard or forcefully",
"source": "MW"
},
"mercifully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a kind or merciful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"scoop:pasttense": {
"def": "(noun) something that is shaped like a bowl or bucket and used to pick up and move things",
"source": "MW"
},
"offensive:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large military attack—usually singular —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"sideways:verb": {
"def": "(adverb) with one side facing forward",
"source": "MW"
},
"puny:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) small and weak",
"source": "MW"
},
"volley:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large number of bullets, arrows, stones, etc., that are shot or thrown at the same time",
"source": "MW"
},
"debate:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to compete against (someone) in a debate : to argue against another person's opinions as part of an organized event",
"source": "MW"
},
"initial:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a first letter of a name",
"source": "MW"
},
"digest:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think over and try to understand (news, information, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"unconscious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not conscious: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"upright:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe something that is tall rather than wide",
"source": "MW"
},
"maiden:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a young girl or woman who is not married",
"source": "MW"
},
"sensitive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) likely to cause people to become upset",
"source": "MW"
},
"embarrass:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (a person, group, government, etc.) look foolish in public",
"source": "MW"
},
"defensible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) able to be defended or protected : able to be kept safe from damage or harm",
"source": "MW"
},
"overtake:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to happen to or affect (someone) in a sudden and unexpected way",
"source": "MW"
},
"unceremoniously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an unceremonious manner, abruptly, without the due formalities.",
"source": "free"
},
"celestite:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a usually white mineral consisting of the sulfate of strontium",
"source": "MW"
},
"ferocity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very fierce or violent quality : the quality or state of being ferocious",
"source": "MW"
},
"underbrush:noun": {
"def": "(noun) plants, bushes, and small trees growing under larger trees in a forest : undergrowth",
"source": "MW"
},
"veer:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to change direction quickly or suddenly —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"solemnly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a solemn manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"marvelous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) extremely good or enjoyable : wonderful",
"source": "MW"
},
"truthfully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) (manner) In a truthful manner",
"source": "free"
},
"equinox:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a day when day and night are the same length",
"source": "MW"
},
"paramount:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) very important : of highest rank or importance",
"source": "MW"
},
"derisively:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.",
"source": "free"
},
"widespread:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) common over a wide area or among many people",
"source": "MW"
},
"nobleman:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a man who is a member of the nobility",
"source": "MW"
},
"mesmerize:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hold the attention of (someone) entirely : to interest or amaze (someone) so much that nothing else is seen or noticed—usually used as (be) mesmerized",
"source": "MW"
},
"purely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) completely or only",
"source": "MW"
},
"lovemaking:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) sexual activity : the act of making love : sexual intercourse",
"source": "MW"
},
"akin:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) similar or related —usually + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"tis:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A syllable used in solfège to represent the seventh note of a major scale.",
"source": "free"
},
"perceptive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to understand or notice something easily or quickly",
"source": "MW"
},
"protector:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person or thing that protects someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"combatant:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person, group, or country that fights in a war or battle —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"wed:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to bring or join (two things) together",
"source": "MW"
},
"agonize:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think or worry very much about something—usually + about or over",
"source": "MW"
},
"coursed:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To run or flow (especially of liquids and more particularly blood).",
"source": "free"
},
"undeniable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) clearly true : impossible to deny",
"source": "MW"
},
"returned:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To come or go back (to a place or person).",
"source": "free"
},
"tenet:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a belief or idea that is very important to a group",
"source": "MW"
},
"revelry:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a wild and noisy celebration",
"source": "MW"
},
"deftly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a deft manner; quickly and neatly in action.",
"source": "free"
},
"visage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person's face",
"source": "MW"
},
"bowyer:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a maker of shooting bows",
"source": "MW"
},
"bracer:noun": {
"def": "(noun) one that braces, binds, or makes firm",
"source": "MW"
},
"propel:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to push or drive (someone or something) forward or in a particular direction —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"stealthy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) quiet and secret in order to avoid being noticed",
"source": "MW"
},
"hellish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very bad, unpleasant, or shocking",
"source": "MW"
},
"viciously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a vicious manner; ferociously or maliciously.",
"source": "free"
},
"ominously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an ominous manner; with sinister foreboding.",
"source": "free"
},
"slant:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to not be level or straight up and down",
"source": "MW"
},
"moonlight:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the light of the moon",
"source": "MW"
},
"perfection:singular": {
"def": "(noun) something that cannot be improved : something that is perfect",
"source": "MW"
},
"sneer:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to express dislike and a lack of respect for someone or something in a very open way —usually + at",
"source": "MW"
},
"silvery:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) shiny and white or light gray in color like silver",
"source": "MW"
},
"continual:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) happening again and again within short periods of time",
"source": "MW"
},
"sculpt:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (a part of your body) more muscular by doing exercises",
"source": "MW"
},
"slick:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a thin layer of liquid that makes a surface very slippery; especially : oil slick",
"source": "MW"
},
"tackle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to forcefully seize (someone) and cause that person to fall to the ground",
"source": "MW"
},
"bulge:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a sudden increase",
"source": "MW"
},
"blaze:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to burn very brightly and intensely",
"source": "MW"
},
"rump:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of meat that comes from the rump of a cow —called also rump steak",
"source": "MW"
},
"fantasy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a book, movie, etc., that tells a story about things that happen in an imaginary world",
"source": "MW"
},
"anticipation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"contest:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to struggle or fight for or against something",
"source": "MW"
},
"amuse:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make someone laugh or smile : to entertain (someone) in a light and pleasant way",
"source": "MW"
},
"finding:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the results of an investigation—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"scent:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a smell that is left by an animal or person and that can be sensed and followed by some animals (such as dogs) —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"anticipate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to do something before someone else",
"source": "MW"
},
"whirl:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to turn rapidly in circles : spin",
"source": "MW"
},
"plain:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a large area of flat land without trees",
"source": "MW"
},
"fell:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) very fierce or cruel",
"source": "MW"
},
"mischievous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) intended to harm someone or someone's reputation",
"source": "MW"
},
"crinkle:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a small, thin line that appears on a surface—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"sweeping:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) an act of cleaning an area with a broom or brush",
"source": "MW"
},
"lookout:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who watches an area and warns others if there is danger",
"source": "MW"
},
"construct:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to build or make (something physical, such as a road, bridge, or building)",
"source": "MW"
},
"critical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) using or involving careful judgment about the good and bad parts of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"fin:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a part on a machine (such as a car or airplane) that is shaped like a fish's fin",
"source": "MW"
},
"gurgle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make a sound like a liquid boiling or bubbling",
"source": "MW"
},
"terribly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) very or extremely",
"source": "MW"
},
"barrage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a heavy and continuous firing of weapons during a battle",
"source": "MW"
},
"plummet:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, etc. : plunge",
"source": "MW"
},
"pedestal:noun": {
"def": "(noun) —used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"merciful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) treating people with kindness and forgiveness : not cruel or harsh : having or showing mercy",
"source": "MW"
},
"grit:verb": {
"def": "(noun) very small pieces of sand or stone",
"source": "MW"
},
"triangular:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) shaped like a triangle",
"source": "MW"
},
"rouse:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to wake (someone) from sleep —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"actual:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) real and not merely possible or imagined : existing in fact",
"source": "MW"
},
"intended:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) in your mind as a purpose or goal",
"source": "MW"
},
"rot:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the process of rotting or the condition that results when something rots —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"treachery:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of harming someone who trusts you",
"source": "MW"
},
"cache:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a group of things that have been hidden in a secret place because they are illegal or have been stolen",
"source": "MW"
},
"equine:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) resembling a horse",
"source": "MW"
},
"delay:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a situation in which something happens later than it should",
"source": "MW"
},
"carbuncle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a jewel (such as a garnet) that is cut into a rounded shape",
"source": "MW"
},
"shortly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a very brief and unfriendly way",
"source": "MW"
},
"debt:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, company, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"swoop:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to fly down through the air suddenly—usually + down",
"source": "MW"
},
"harness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a set of straps that are placed on an animal (such as a horse) so that it can pull something heavy",
"source": "MW"
},
"visor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of a hat or cap that sticks out in front to protect or shade your eyes",
"source": "MW"
},
"align:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to change (something) so that it agrees with or matches something else",
"source": "MW"
},
"breed:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a particular kind of dog, cat, horse, etc. : a kind of animal that has been produced by breeding",
"source": "MW"
},
"suppress:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to not allow yourself to feel, show, or be affected by (an emotion)",
"source": "MW"
},
"melody:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a pleasing series of musical notes that form the main part of a song or piece of music",
"source": "MW"
},
"contemplation:plural": {
"def": "(noun) the act of thinking deeply about something",
"source": "MW"
},
"resistance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) effort made to stop or to fight against someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"encouragement:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that makes someone more determined, hopeful, or confident",
"source": "MW"
},
"crude:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) rude in a way that makes people uncomfortable; especially : talking about sexual matters in a rude way",
"source": "MW"
},
"gut:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) affecting people's emotions",
"source": "MW"
},
"bleed:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to lose or release blood because of a cut, injury, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"pledge:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to formally promise to give or do (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"bless:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer",
"source": "MW"
},
"countless:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) too many to be counted : very many",
"source": "MW"
},
"respective:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) belonging or relating to each one of the people or things that have been mentioned",
"source": "MW"
},
"comply:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to do what you have been asked or ordered to do —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"beloved:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very much loved : dearly loved",
"source": "MW"
},
"absurd:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) extremely silly, foolish, or unreasonable : completely ridiculous",
"source": "MW"
},
"continually:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a continual manner : without stopping or interruption : in a constantly repeated manner : over and over",
"source": "MW"
},
"fateful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having important results : producing a serious and usually bad result",
"source": "MW"
},
"inviting:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) attractive in a way that makes you want to do something, go somewhere, be near someone, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"hideous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very ugly or disgusting",
"source": "MW"
},
"recently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) during the period of time that has just passed : not long ago",
"source": "MW"
},
"lowly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) low in rank, position, or importance : humble",
"source": "MW"
},
"hopelessness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The lack of hope; despair",
"source": "free"
},
"lifting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The action or process by which something is lifted; elevation",
"source": "free"
},
"differently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a different manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"correctly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a correct manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"fortunately:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to say that something good or lucky has happened",
"source": "MW"
},
"shouting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The action of the verb to shout.",
"source": "free"
},
"lake:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large area of water that is surrounded by land —often used in names",
"source": "MW"
},
"stepping:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.",
"source": "free"
},
"priest:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who has the authority to lead or perform ceremonies in some religions and especially in some Christian religions",
"source": "MW"
},
"importance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being important : value or significance",
"source": "MW"
},
"grateful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling or showing thanks : feeling or showing thanks to someone for some helpful act",
"source": "MW"
},
"charging:noun": {
"def": "(noun) An act or process of charging (as of a battery).",
"source": "free"
},
"tent:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a portable shelter that is used outdoors, is made of cloth (such as canvas or nylon), and is held up with poles and ropes",
"source": "MW"
},
"frozen:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) treated, affected, or crusted over by freezing",
"source": "MW"
},
"clutching:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of one who clutches.",
"source": "free"
},
"gliding:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The action or motion of something that glides.",
"source": "free"
},
"jagged:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a sharp, uneven edge or surface",
"source": "MW"
},
"ward:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a section in a hospital for patients needing a particular kind of care",
"source": "MW"
},
"haunt:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to keep coming back to the mind of (someone) especially in a way that makes the person sad or upset",
"source": "MW"
},
"alike:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in the same way",
"source": "MW"
},
"appoint:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to decide (the time or place at which something will happen or be done)—usually used as appointed",
"source": "MW"
},
"ritual:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) done as part of a ceremony or ritual",
"source": "MW"
},
"tactic:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an action or method that is planned and used to achieve a particular goal",
"source": "MW"
},
"assert:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to state (something) in a strong and definite way",
"source": "MW"
},
"pump:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of pumping something",
"source": "MW"
},
"pond:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area of water that is surrounded by land and that is smaller than a lake",
"source": "MW"
},
"elusive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) hard to find or capture",
"source": "MW"
},
"replacement:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of replacing something",
"source": "MW"
},
"favorable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) expressing approval : giving or providing what is desired",
"source": "MW"
},
"treacherous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very dangerous and difficult to deal with",
"source": "MW"
},
"burden:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) hold or carry something heavy or accept or deal with something difficult : to put a heavy burden on (someone) —usually used as (be) burdened",
"source": "MW"
},
"sacrifice:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a person or animal that is killed in a sacrifice",
"source": "MW"
},
"facilitate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) easier : to help cause (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"wipe:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of cleaning or drying something by using a towel, your hand, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"trailing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having stems that hang downward or rest on the ground",
"source": "MW"
},
"seize:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to get or take (something) in a forceful, sudden, or violent way",
"source": "MW"
},
"boom:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) in a deep and loud voice",
"source": "MW"
},
"protective:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) used to protect someone or something : giving or meant to give protection",
"source": "MW"
},
"hull:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to remove the outer covering of (a fruit or seed)",
"source": "MW"
},
"carpet:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to put a carpet on the floor of a room",
"source": "MW"
},
"maple:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the wood of a maple tree",
"source": "MW"
},
"frown:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make a frown in anger, concentration, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"habit:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a usual way of behaving : something that a person does often in a regular and repeated way —often followed by of + -ing verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"adventure:plural": {
"def": "(noun) an exciting or dangerous experience —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"sprint:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to run or go very fast for a short distance",
"source": "MW"
},
"receive:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to get or be given (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"express:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (your thoughts and feelings) known by doing something other than talking or writing",
"source": "MW"
},
"schedule:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to plan (something) at a certain time —often used as (be) scheduled",
"source": "MW"
},
"hiss:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to produce a sound like a long \"s\" : to make a hiss",
"source": "MW"
},
"sunset:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the time when the sun goes below the horizon in the evening",
"source": "MW"
},
"misty:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) full of mist",
"source": "MW"
},
"drawing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of choosing something (such as a winning ticket) from a group without knowing which one you are choosing —often + for —called also (chiefly British) draw",
"source": "MW"
},
"wheel:verb": {
"def": "(noun) one of the round parts underneath a car, wagon, etc., that rolls and allows something to move",
"source": "MW"
},
"benefit:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something extra (such as vacation time or health insurance) that is given by an employer to workers in addition to their regular pay : fringe benefit —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"polite:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing good manners or respect for other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"twig:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small branch of a tree or bush",
"source": "MW"
},
"store:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a large building in which something is kept for future use",
"source": "MW"
},
"limp:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a slow and awkward way of walking caused by an injury to a leg or foot",
"source": "MW"
},
"accident:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sudden event (such as a crash) that is not planned or intended and that causes damage or injury",
"source": "MW"
},
"crossing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of going across something",
"source": "MW"
},
"hum:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to sing the notes of a song while keeping your lips closed",
"source": "MW"
},
"peaceful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) quiet and calm : without noise, excitement, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"afford:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to supply or provide (something needed or wanted) to someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"hanging:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of killing someone by hanging that person from a rope tied around the neck",
"source": "MW"
},
"cloth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) material that is made by weaving together threads of cotton, wool, nylon, etc., and that is used to make clothes, sheets, etc. —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"encourage:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident —often used as (be) encouraged —sometimes followed by to + verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"fur:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of clothing (such as a coat) made with fur",
"source": "MW"
},
"remote:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) far away from other people, houses, cities, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"seriously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a serious way",
"source": "MW"
},
"total:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the number or amount of everything counted : sum",
"source": "MW"
},
"thigh:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of your leg that is above the knee",
"source": "MW"
},
"injured:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having been treated unfairly",
"source": "MW"
},
"flint:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a hard type of rock that produces a small piece of burning material (called a spark) when it is hit by steel",
"source": "MW"
},
"content:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of being pleased and satisfied : the state of being content",
"source": "MW"
},
"regularly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) very often",
"source": "MW"
},
"prepared:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) ready for something : in a suitable condition for some purpose or activity —often + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"addition:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of adding numbers",
"source": "MW"
},
"security:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being protected or safe from harm —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"plot:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to plan secretly to do something usually illegal or harmful —usually + against",
"source": "MW"
},
"tax:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to require a lot from (something or someone) : to put demands on (something or someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"central:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) in the middle of something : located in the center of a thing or place",
"source": "MW"
},
"painfully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that causes pain",
"source": "MW"
},
"talent:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a special ability that allows someone to do something well",
"source": "MW"
},
"religious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) believing in a god or a group of gods and following the rules of a religion",
"source": "MW"
},
"intend:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to plan or want to do (something) : to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal —usually followed by to + verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"conclude:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to form or state (an opinion) : to decide (something) after a period of thought or research",
"source": "MW"
},
"shy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) tending to avoid something because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc. —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"pressure:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) the action of pressing or pushing against something",
"source": "MW"
},
"pleasant:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing a feeling of happiness or pleasure",
"source": "MW"
},
"kicking:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The action of the verb to kick.",
"source": "free"
},
"praying:noun": {
"def": "(noun) An act of saying a prayer.",
"source": "free"
},
"transform:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to change (something) completely and usually in a good way",
"source": "MW"
},
"measured:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) done with thought and care",
"source": "MW"
},
"reverently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a reverent manner",
"source": "free"
},
"covet:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to want (something that you do not have) very much",
"source": "MW"
},
"aura:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a special quality or feeling that seems to come from a person, place, or thing—usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"fluster:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) nervous and confused",
"source": "MW"
},
"confusing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) difficult to understand",
"source": "MW"
},
"sloping:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Having a slope.",
"source": "free"
},
"venison:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the meat of a deer",
"source": "MW"
},
"noose:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large loop at the end of a rope that gets smaller when you pull the rope and that is used to hang people, to capture animals, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"outnumber:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be more than (someone or something) in number",
"source": "MW"
},
"slain:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to kill violently, wantonly, or in great numbers; broadly : to strike down : kill",
"source": "MW"
},
"interject:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to interrupt what someone else is saying with (a comment, remark, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"classmate:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a member of the same class in a school, college, or university",
"source": "MW"
},
"uneventful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having nothing exciting, interesting, or unusual happening : not eventful",
"source": "MW"
},
"surmise:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to form an opinion about something without definitely knowing the truth : guess",
"source": "MW"
},
"grimace:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a facial expression in which your mouth and face are twisted in a way that shows disgust, disapproval, or pain",
"source": "MW"
},
"weirdly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a weird manner : in a strange way",
"source": "MW"
},
"thrashing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a severe beating or flogging",
"source": "MW"
},
"daze:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a state in which someone (such as a person who has been surprised or injured) is not able to think or act normally—used in the phrase in a daze",
"source": "MW"
},
"casually:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a casual manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"appropriately:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.",
"source": "free"
},
"sincerity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being sincere : honesty of mind : freedom from hypocrisy",
"source": "MW"
},
"healing:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) The process where the cells in the body regenerate and repair themselves.",
"source": "free"
},
"musing:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) thoughtfully abstracted : meditative",
"source": "MW"
},
"midsummer:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the middle of summer —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"uncomfortably:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an uncomfortable manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"melodious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a pleasing melody : having or making a pleasant musical sound",
"source": "MW"
},
"blurt:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) suddenly and without thinking about how people will react —usually + out",
"source": "MW"
},
"grating:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a frame with bars across it that is used to cover an opening",
"source": "MW"
},
"shared:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) used, done, belonging to, or experienced by two or more individuals",
"source": "MW"
},
"visualize:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to form a mental picture of (someone or something) : imagine",
"source": "MW"
},
"titter:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to laugh in a quiet and nervous way",
"source": "MW"
},
"marriage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a ceremony in which two people are married to each other",
"source": "MW"
},
"coin:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make (money in the form of coins)",
"source": "MW"
},
"pounce:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to suddenly jump toward and take hold of someone or something —usually + on —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"madness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) behavior or thinking that is very foolish or dangerous",
"source": "MW"
},
"loosen:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become less tight or firm : to become loose or looser",
"source": "MW"
},
"responsible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe the person or thing that causes something to happen —usually + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"location:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of finding where something or someone is : the act of locating something or someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"hover:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to float in the air without moving in any direction",
"source": "MW"
},
"dim:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (a light) less bright or to become less bright",
"source": "MW"
},
"ambush:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of hiding, waiting for others to appear, and then suddenly attacking them : a surprise attack",
"source": "MW"
},
"effective:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) producing a result that is wanted : having an intended effect",
"source": "MW"
},
"bluff:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a false threat or claim that is meant to get someone to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"shorten:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become shorter",
"source": "MW"
},
"tangible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) able to be touched or felt",
"source": "MW"
},
"agitate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to disturb, excite, or anger (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"lump:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to form lumps : to become lumpy",
"source": "MW"
},
"dominate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be much more powerful or successful than others in a game, competition, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"tribe:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a group of people that includes many families and relatives who have the same language, customs, and beliefs",
"source": "MW"
},
"stain:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to be marked or damaged by a stain",
"source": "MW"
},
"labor:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to do work",
"source": "MW"
},
"sponge:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a type of sea animal from which natural sponges are made",
"source": "MW"
},
"ascent:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of rising, moving, or climbing up—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"carcass:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the body of a dead animal",
"source": "MW"
},
"badger:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to ask or tell someone many times to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"snare:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to catch (an animal) in a snare —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"brief:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a brief statement or report",
"source": "MW"
},
"wrestle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to struggle to move, deal with, or control something —+ with",
"source": "MW"
},
"stoop:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to walk or stand with your head and shoulders bent forward",
"source": "MW"
},
"zone:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area that is different from other areas in a particular way",
"source": "MW"
},
"craftsmanship:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality of something made with great skill",
"source": "MW"
},
"recollection:plural": {
"def": "(noun) the act of remembering something or the ability to remember something",
"source": "MW"
},
"resounding:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) leaving no doubt : very definite",
"source": "MW"
},
"myriad:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very large number of things —often plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"chimney:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a part of a building through which smoke rises into the outside air; especially : the part that sticks up above the roof",
"source": "MW"
},
"imagination:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to imagine things that are not real : the ability to form a picture in your mind of something that you have not seen or experienced",
"source": "MW"
},
"temper:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the tendency of someone to become angry",
"source": "MW"
},
"manhood:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the qualities (such as strength and courage) that are expected in a man",
"source": "MW"
},
"dizzy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling that you are turning around in circles and are going to fall even though you are standing still",
"source": "MW"
},
"caress:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to touch (someone or something) in a gentle way",
"source": "MW"
},
"mingle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move around during a party, meeting, etc., and talk informally with different people —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"litany:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a prayer in a Christian church service in which the people at the service respond to lines spoken by the person who is leading the service",
"source": "MW"
},
"collapse:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a situation or occurrence in which someone suddenly falls down or becomes unconscious because of being sick or exhausted —usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"gash:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, deep cut",
"source": "MW"
},
"dismay:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel very worried, disappointed, or upset",
"source": "MW"
},
"stifle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to not allow yourself to do or express (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"vomit:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the food, liquid, etc., that comes out of your body through your mouth when you vomit",
"source": "MW"
},
"thrash:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to move about violently",
"source": "MW"
},
"alter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to change (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"mumble:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) quietly in an unclear way that makes it difficult for people to know what you said",
"source": "MW"
},
"fortune:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that happens by chance : luck",
"source": "MW"
},
"clamp:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to press or squeeze (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"securely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) not loosely : so as not to move or be removed : firmly",
"source": "MW"
},
"crank:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move (something) by turning a crank—usually + up or down",
"source": "MW"
},
"tan:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a light brown color",
"source": "MW"
},
"lure:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a device used for attracting and catching animals, birds, or especially fish",
"source": "MW"
},
"assume:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to take or begin to have (power, control, etc.) in a job or situation",
"source": "MW"
},
"aspect:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a part of something —usually + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"polished:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) made smooth and shiny by polishing",
"source": "MW"
},
"alternate:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to place or do (different things) so that one follows the other in a repeated series —often + with —often + with —often + between",
"source": "MW"
},
"volume:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an amount of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"register:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to put your name on an official list —often + at or for",
"source": "MW"
},
"horrid:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very unpleasant",
"source": "MW"
},
"ounce:noun": {
"def": "(noun) fluid ounce",
"source": "MW"
},
"riddle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to fill (something) with something that is bad or unpleasant—usually used as (be) riddled with",
"source": "MW"
},
"sometime:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) at an unspecified or unknown time in the past",
"source": "MW"
},
"exposed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not protected or covered",
"source": "MW"
},
"sapling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a young tree",
"source": "MW"
},
"methodically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a methodical manner; with order.",
"source": "free"
},
"rivalry:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state or situation in which people or groups are competing with each other",
"source": "MW"
},
"nighttime:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the time of darkness between one day and the next : the time of day when no light from the sun can be seen —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"serene:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) calm and peaceful",
"source": "MW"
},
"staring:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of one who stares.",
"source": "free"
},
"maniacal:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) characterized by ungovernable excitement or frenzy : frantic",
"source": "MW"
},
"verge:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area along the edge of a road, path, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"exertion:singular": {
"def": "(noun) physical or mental effort",
"source": "MW"
},
"unpreparedness:noun": {
"def": "unpreparedness",
"source": "fallback"
},
"unseen:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not seen or able to be seen",
"source": "MW"
},
"promising:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) likely to succeed or to be good : full of promise",
"source": "MW"
},
"deceivingly:adverb": {
"def": "deceivingly",
"source": "fallback"
},
"groin:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the area of the body where your legs come together",
"source": "MW"
},
"agility:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity",
"source": "MW"
},
"populous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a large population",
"source": "MW"
},
"predicament:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a difficult or unpleasant situation",
"source": "MW"
},
"garish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) too bright or colorful",
"source": "MW"
},
"baldric:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) an often ornamented belt worn over one shoulder to support a sword or bugle",
"source": "MW"
},
"perilous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) full of danger : dangerous",
"source": "MW"
},
"mainmast:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sailing ship's principal mast",
"source": "MW"
},
"sparring:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of one who spars.",
"source": "free"
},
"faraway:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) very distant",
"source": "MW"
},
"feathered:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) having feathers",
"source": "MW"
},
"chewing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act by which something is chewed on; mastication.",
"source": "free"
},
"smelly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a bad smell",
"source": "MW"
},
"solace:verb": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something that gives a feeling of comfort to a person who is sad, depressed, etc. : a source of comfort —often + in",
"source": "MW"
},
"nightshirt:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, loose shirt that you wear in bed",
"source": "MW"
},
"forsake:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to give up or leave (someone or something) entirely",
"source": "MW"
},
"dirk:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to stab with a dirk",
"source": "MW"
},
"borne:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) carried by : spread by—used in combination",
"source": "MW"
},
"remarkable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unusual or surprising : likely to be noticed",
"source": "MW"
},
"bartender:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who serves drinks at a bar or restaurant",
"source": "MW"
},
"lazily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a lazy manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"prow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the front of a ship",
"source": "MW"
},
"swimmer:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who swims : a person who is swimming",
"source": "MW"
},
"loincloth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of cloth worn to cover the sexual organs especially by men in very hot parts of the world",
"source": "MW"
},
"dorsal:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a dorsally located part; especially : a thoracic vertebra",
"source": "MW"
},
"anxiously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an anxious manner; with painful uncertainty; solicitously.",
"source": "free"
},
"snapping:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The sound or action of a snap.",
"source": "free"
},
"mutiny:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a situation in which a group of people (such as sailors or soldiers) refuse to obey orders and try to take control away from the person who commands them",
"source": "MW"
},
"loved:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Being the object of love.",
"source": "free"
},
"ballista:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an ancient military engine often in the form of a crossbow for hurling large missiles",
"source": "MW"
},
"slaughter:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the violent killing of a large number of people",
"source": "MW"
},
"attentive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) thinking about or watching something carefully : paying careful attention to something —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"petty:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) committing crimes that are not very serious",
"source": "MW"
},
"strict:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) carefully obeying the rules or principles of a religion or a particular way of life",
"source": "MW"
},
"depression:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state of feeling sad",
"source": "MW"
},
"sear:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to burn and damage the surface of (something) with strong and sudden heat —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"bathe:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to wash (someone) in a container filled with water : to give a bath to (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"scowl:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an expression on someone's face that shows anger or disapproval",
"source": "MW"
},
"lush:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) covered with healthy green plants",
"source": "MW"
},
"replay:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an occurrence in which something happens or is done again : repeat—often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"detachment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) lack of emotion or of personal interest",
"source": "MW"
},
"icy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) covered with ice",
"source": "MW"
},
"wad:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to crush or press (something, such as paper) into a small, tight ball—usually + up",
"source": "MW"
},
"lick:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of passing your tongue over something : the act of licking something",
"source": "MW"
},
"load:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is lifted and carried",
"source": "MW"
},
"erase:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to remove (something written) by rubbing or scraping so that it can no longer be seen",
"source": "MW"
},
"bustle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) noisy or busy activity",
"source": "MW"
},
"apology:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a statement saying that you are sorry about something : an expression of regret for having done or said something wrong",
"source": "MW"
},
"pelt:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the skin of a dead animal especially with its hair, wool, or fur still on it",
"source": "MW"
},
"orphan:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a child whose parents are dead —sometimes used of animals",
"source": "MW"
},
"splinter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to break (something) into small pieces or splinters",
"source": "MW"
},
"offend:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to do wrong : to be against what people believe is acceptable or proper—often + against",
"source": "MW"
},
"impart:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) known to someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"observe:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to watch and sometimes also listen to (someone or something) carefully",
"source": "MW"
},
"elm:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the wood of an elm",
"source": "MW"
},
"stature:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the level of respect that people have for a successful person, organization, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"overrun:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an amount of money that is spent and that is more than the expected or planned amount",
"source": "MW"
},
"abrupt:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very sudden and not expected",
"source": "MW"
},
"pivot:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the action of turning around a point : the action of pivoting—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"bold:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing or needing confidence or lack of fear",
"source": "MW"
},
"rigging:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the ropes and chains that are used on a ship to help support the masts and sails",
"source": "MW"
},
"clasp:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to hold (someone or something) tightly with your hands or arms",
"source": "MW"
},
"league:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a group or organization of nations or people united for a purpose",
"source": "MW"
},
"impose:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to establish or create (something unwanted) in a forceful or harmful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"twirl:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to turn (something) around and around quickly",
"source": "MW"
},
"stabbing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an attack in which someone is wounded with a pointed weapon (such as a knife)",
"source": "MW"
},
"pluck:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to remove some or all of the feathers or hairs from (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"proclamation:plural": {
"def": "(noun) the act of saying something in a public, official, or definite way : the act of proclaiming something",
"source": "MW"
},
"gown:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, formal dress that a woman wears especially during a special event",
"source": "MW"
},
"tack:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to turn a ship or boat so that the wind is coming at it from the opposite side",
"source": "MW"
},
"ram:noun": {
"def": "(noun) battering ram",
"source": "MW"
},
"quarrel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an angry argument or disagreement",
"source": "MW"
},
"uncommon:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not often found, seen, or experienced : unusual",
"source": "MW"
},
"dangle:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to hang down loosely especially in a way that makes it possible to swing freely —often + from",
"source": "MW"
},
"dissipate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to spread out and disappear",
"source": "MW"
},
"bunch:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a group of people or things that are together or are associated with each other in some way—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"spray:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of putting a liquid on something in a stream of small drops : the act of spraying something",
"source": "MW"
},
"decree:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an official decision made by a court of law",
"source": "MW"
},
"salve:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a creamy substance that you put on a wound to heal it or to make it less painful",
"source": "MW"
},
"dispatch:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to kill (a person or animal) quickly",
"source": "MW"
},
"silhouette:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a dark shape in front of a light background",
"source": "MW"
},
"ignite:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to begin burning : to catch fire",
"source": "MW"
},
"sizzle:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to make a hissing sound like the sound water makes when it hits hot metal",
"source": "MW"
},
"succumb:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stop trying to resist something —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"mend:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a place where something (such as a piece of clothing) has been repaired",
"source": "MW"
},
"coil:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a wire wound into circles that carries electricity",
"source": "MW"
},
"magnetite:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a black isometric mineral of the spinel group that is an oxide of iron and an important iron ore",
"source": "MW"
},
"gratitude:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of appreciation or thanks",
"source": "MW"
},
"jag:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a short period of time when you do something in an uncontrolled way",
"source": "MW"
},
"soggy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) heavy with water or moisture : completely wet and usually soft",
"source": "MW"
},
"hallway:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an entrance hall",
"source": "MW"
},
"woodland:noun": {
"def": "(noun) land covered with trees and bushes : forest —often used before another noun —often plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"midair:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a region in the air not close to the ground —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"trapping:noun": {
"def": "(noun) caparison —usually used in plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"dislodge:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to forcefully remove (something or someone) from a place or position",
"source": "MW"
},
"befallen:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To fall upon; fall all over; overtake",
"source": "free"
},
"hamlet:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small village",
"source": "MW"
},
"brutish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) cruel, violent, and stupid : resembling or suggesting a beast",
"source": "MW"
},
"desertion:singular": {
"def": "(noun) an act of deserting; especially : the abandonment without consent or legal justification of a person, post, or relationship and the associated duties and obligations",
"source": "MW"
},
"unaware:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not having knowledge about something : not aware—often + that —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"emanation:plural": {
"def": "(noun) the action of emanating",
"source": "MW"
},
"emissary:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is sent on a mission to represent another person or organization",
"source": "MW"
},
"telepathically:adverb": {
"def": "telepathically",
"source": "fallback"
},
"guided:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) led by a guide",
"source": "MW"
},
"nicker:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the cry of a horse : whinny, neigh",
"source": "MW"
},
"creak:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make a long, high sound : to make a sound like the sound made by an old door when it opens or closes",
"source": "MW"
},
"dizzying:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing or likely to cause dizziness",
"source": "MW"
},
"dizziness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The state of being dizzy; the sensation of instability.",
"source": "free"
},
"puddle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small amount of water, mud, etc., on the ground",
"source": "MW"
},
"unmistakable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood",
"source": "MW"
},
"lodestone:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a magnetic rock—sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"passageway:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, narrow space that connects one place to another",
"source": "MW"
},
"hatred:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very strong feeling of dislike : hate",
"source": "MW"
},
"crawling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The motion of something that crawls.",
"source": "free"
},
"eagerness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.",
"source": "free"
},
"latter:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) coming or happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc. : later",
"source": "MW"
},
"cryptic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) difficult to understand : having or seeming to have a hidden meaning",
"source": "MW"
},
"laden:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) loaded heavily with something : having or carrying a large amount of something —usually + with —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"heritage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"fleeting:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) not lasting : lasting for only a short time",
"source": "MW"
},
"drifting:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the act or activity of steering an automobile so that it makes a controlled skid sideways through a turn with the front wheels pointed in a direction opposite to that of the turn; also : a sport in which drivers compete at this activity",
"source": "MW"
},
"disturbing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing feelings of worry, concern, or anxiety",
"source": "MW"
},
"wholly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) completely or fully",
"source": "MW"
},
"circumvent:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to avoid being stopped by (something, such as a law or rule) : to get around (something) in a clever and sometimes dishonest way",
"source": "MW"
},
"descending:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A descent.",
"source": "free"
},
"harshly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a harsh manner; severely.",
"source": "free"
},
"scattered:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) placed or found far apart",
"source": "MW"
},
"extraordinary:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) extremely good or impressive",
"source": "MW"
},
"daylight:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the light of the sun and sky during the day : the natural light of day",
"source": "MW"
},
"inflection:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a rise or fall in the sound of a person's voice : a change in the pitch or tone of a person's voice",
"source": "MW"
},
"military:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) controlled or supported by armed forces",
"source": "MW"
},
"sever:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cut off (something) : to remove or separate (something) by cutting",
"source": "MW"
},
"escort:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a group of vehicles, ships, or planes that provide protection",
"source": "MW"
},
"meager:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not having enough of something (such as money or food) for comfort or happiness",
"source": "MW"
},
"meander:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to have a lot of curves instead of going in a straight or direct line : to follow a winding course",
"source": "MW"
},
"jolly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very pleasant or enjoyable",
"source": "MW"
},
"hind:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) at or near the back of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"fault:noun": {
"def": "(noun) responsibility for a problem, mistake, bad situation, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"forgive:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stop feeling anger about (something) : to forgive someone for (something wrong)",
"source": "MW"
},
"tentative:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not definite : still able to be changed",
"source": "MW"
},
"plump:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to sit, fall, or lie down in a sudden, awkward, or relaxed way : plop",
"source": "MW"
},
"whereabouts:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the location of a person or thing —used with both singular and plural verbs",
"source": "MW"
},
"fortify:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to strengthen (a place) by building military defenses (such as walls, trenches, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"conventional:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) common and ordinary : not unusual",
"source": "MW"
},
"underestimate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think of (someone or something) as being lower in ability, influence, or value than that person or thing actually is",
"source": "MW"
},
"sidestep:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to avoid walking into or being hit by (someone or something) by stepping to the right or left",
"source": "MW"
},
"flurry:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large amount of something that happens or comes suddenly—+ of",
"source": "MW"
},
"prop:verb": {
"def": "(noun) something that is used to support something and keep it in position",
"source": "MW"
},
"repay:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to pay back (money that you have borrowed)",
"source": "MW"
},
"bark:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to shout or say (something) in a loud and angry way —often + out",
"source": "MW"
},
"stampede:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) an occurrence in which a large group of frightened or excited animals or people run together in a wild and uncontrolled way to escape from something, get out of a place, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"thorn:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a tree or bush that has thorns",
"source": "MW"
},
"sin:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to do something that is considered wrong according to religious or moral law : to commit a sin",
"source": "MW"
},
"embarrassment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something or someone that causes a person or group to look or feel foolish",
"source": "MW"
},
"legendary:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) told about in a legend",
"source": "MW"
},
"recount:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to tell someone about (something that happened) : to describe or give an account of (an event)",
"source": "MW"
},
"binding:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a narrow strip of cloth attached along the edge of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"shed:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to take off (something you are wearing)",
"source": "MW"
},
"humble:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel less important or proud : to make (someone) humble",
"source": "MW"
},
"divine:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to discover or understand (something) without having direct evidence",
"source": "MW"
},
"meditation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of spending time in quiet thought : the act or process of meditating",
"source": "MW"
},
"invisible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) impossible to see : not visible",
"source": "MW"
},
"misery:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very unhappy or painful time or experience",
"source": "MW"
},
"carve:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something, such as a sculpture or design) by cutting off pieces of the material it is made of —often + out of or from",
"source": "MW"
},
"carving:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act or skill of creating carved objects, designs, or figures",
"source": "MW"
},
"remains:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the parts of something that are left when the other parts are gone or used",
"source": "MW"
},
"lap:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to drink by licking with the tongue —often + up —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"contemplate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think about doing (something) : consider",
"source": "MW"
},
"fleet:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) a group of ships or vehicles that move or work together or that are controlled or owned by one company",
"source": "MW"
},
"boundary:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a river, a fence, or an imaginary line) that shows where an area ends and another area begins",
"source": "MW"
},
"cling:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hold onto something or someone very tightly —usually + to or onto",
"source": "MW"
},
"attain:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to accomplish or achieve (something) : to succeed in getting or doing (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"establishment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of establishing something or someone: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"sentiment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an attitude or opinion",
"source": "MW"
},
"flourish:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to hold up and show (something) in an excited or proud way",
"source": "MW"
},
"calculation:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a process or result of calculating something",
"source": "MW"
},
"volatile:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) likely to change in a very sudden or extreme way",
"source": "MW"
},
"compensation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) payment given for doing a job",
"source": "MW"
},
"plead:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to ask for something in a serious and emotional way —often + for —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"verbal:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) spoken rather than written",
"source": "MW"
},
"conviction:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a strong belief or opinion",
"source": "MW"
},
"harvest:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the season when crops are gathered from the fields or the activity of gathering crops",
"source": "MW"
},
"wit:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny",
"source": "MW"
},
"confront:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to deal with (something, such as a problem or danger); especially : to deal with (something) in an honest and direct way",
"source": "MW"
},
"appreciation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) an ability to understand the worth, quality, or importance of something : an ability to appreciate something —usually + of or for",
"source": "MW"
},
"strap:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to wrap (an injured or broken part of the body) with bandages—often + up",
"source": "MW"
},
"softness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The quality of being soft.",
"source": "free"
},
"grayish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) somewhat gray",
"source": "MW"
},
"anymore:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in the recent or present period of time",
"source": "MW"
},
"cloudless:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) without clouds",
"source": "MW"
},
"fearing:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.",
"source": "free"
},
"numbness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) Absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation.",
"source": "free"
},
"bravely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a brave manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"weightless:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having no weight or seeming to have no weight",
"source": "MW"
},
"grayness:noun": {
"def": "grayness",
"source": "fallback"
},
"rising:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a violent attempt by a group of people in a country to remove a leader or government : uprising",
"source": "MW"
},
"crowded:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) filled with too many people or things —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"formally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a formal manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"beating:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of repeatedly hitting someone to cause pain or injury : the act of beating someone —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"predict:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say that (something) will or might happen in the future",
"source": "MW"
},
"gaping:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) wide open : very large",
"source": "MW"
},
"hopelessly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a hopeless manner —used especially as an intensifier",
"source": "MW"
},
"seeming:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) appearing to be true but not being true or certain : apparent",
"source": "MW"
},
"skyward:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) toward the sky : up into the sky",
"source": "MW"
},
"covering:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an object or substance that goes over or on top of something especially in order to hide or protect it",
"source": "MW"
},
"sparse:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) present only in small amounts : less than necessary or normal; especially : thinly covering an area : not thick or full",
"source": "MW"
},
"knocking:noun": {
"def": "(noun) An act in which something is knocked on, or the sound thus produced",
"source": "free"
},
"pulling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act by which something is pulled.",
"source": "free"
},
"bowling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a game played by rolling a large, heavy ball down a smooth floor (called a lane) towards a set of pins in order to knock down as many pins as possible —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"sorely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) very much : badly",
"source": "MW"
},
"secretive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not letting people see or know what you are doing or thinking : tending to act in secret",
"source": "MW"
},
"thief:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who steals something",
"source": "MW"
},
"stupidly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a stupid manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"wilderness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a wild and natural area in which few people live —often used before another noun —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"injure:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to harm or damage (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"reluctantly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a reluctant manner : with aversion or hesitation",
"source": "MW"
},
"statue:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a figure usually of a person or animal that is made from stone, metal, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"portly:adverb": {
"def": "(adjective) having a round and somewhat fat body",
"source": "MW"
},
"experienced:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having skill or knowledge from doing something : having experience",
"source": "MW"
},
"resourceful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) able to deal well with new or difficult situations and to find solutions to problems",
"source": "MW"
},
"defiantly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a defiant manner : in a way that is full of or shows a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight",
"source": "MW"
},
"frightening:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing fear",
"source": "MW"
},
"righteousness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The quality or state of being righteous.",
"source": "free"
},
"pressing:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) very important and needing immediate attention : urgent",
"source": "MW"
},
"innocently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an innocent manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"briskly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) Fast, quickly, swiftly.",
"source": "free"
},
"keenly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a keen manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"sparkling:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) shining with or reflecting bright points of light",
"source": "MW"
},
"blank:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to behave in an unfriendly way toward (someone you have been friendly with in the past) : to ignore or refuse to talk to (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"competition:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of trying to get or win something (such as a prize or a higher level of success) that someone else is also trying to get or win : the act or process of competing",
"source": "MW"
},
"underground:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) in or into a place that is hidden or secret : out of the view of the public",
"source": "MW"
},
"sweetness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality of tasting or smelling sweet",
"source": "MW"
},
"buzz:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a low sound caused by many people talking at the same time",
"source": "MW"
},
"involve:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be associated with someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"gallery:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a room or building in which people look at paintings, sculptures, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"quality:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a characteristic or feature that someone or something has : something that can be noticed as a part of a person or thing —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"cursed:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) affected by a curse that causes bad things to happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"numb:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) unable to think, feel, or react normally",
"source": "MW"
},
"mast:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long pole that supports the sails of a boat or ship",
"source": "MW"
},
"exist:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to have actual being : to be real",
"source": "MW"
},
"society:noun": {
"def": "(noun) people in general thought of as living together in organized communities with shared laws, traditions, and values",
"source": "MW"
},
"disease:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a problem that a person, group, organization, or society has and cannot stop",
"source": "MW"
},
"supporting:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) holding something up : keeping something from falling down",
"source": "MW"
},
"background:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a position that attracts little attention",
"source": "MW"
},
"average:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not unusually large or small",
"source": "MW"
},
"greeting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a message that expresses good wishes to someone—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"social:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) an informal social event for members of a group",
"source": "MW"
},
"develop:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to create (something) over a period of time",
"source": "MW"
},
"patient:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"damp:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) somewhat or slightly wet : dampen",
"source": "MW"
},
"suggestion:singular": {
"def": "(noun) an idea about what someone should do or how someone should behave",
"source": "MW"
},
"reduce:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to be in a specified form by breaking it, burning it, etc.—+ to",
"source": "MW"
},
"strategy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the skill of making or carrying out plans to achieve a goal",
"source": "MW"
},
"roaring:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very loud, active, or strong",
"source": "MW"
},
"serving:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) used to serve or give out food",
"source": "MW"
},
"boil:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act or state of boiling",
"source": "MW"
},
"chip:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small piece of candy or chocolate used in baking",
"source": "MW"
},
"audience:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a group of people who gather together to listen to something (such as a concert) or watch something (such as a movie or play) : the people who attend a performance",
"source": "MW"
},
"hammer:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (something or someone) in a very forceful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"ringing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) like the sound a bell or alarm makes",
"source": "MW"
},
"oddly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to say that something is strange, odd, or surprising",
"source": "MW"
},
"piping:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the music of a pipe or pipes",
"source": "MW"
},
"sensible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing good sense or judgment : reasonable",
"source": "MW"
},
"discount:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think of (something) as having little importance or value",
"source": "MW"
},
"similarly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to say that two situations, actions, statements, etc., are alike",
"source": "MW"
},
"crumble:verb": {
"def": "(noun) small pieces of something that has been crumbled",
"source": "MW"
},
"absolutely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) completely or totally —often used to make a statement more forceful",
"source": "MW"
},
"influence:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to affect or change (someone or something) in an indirect but usually important way : to have an influence on (someone or something) —sometimes followed by to + verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"retire:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone, such as a military officer) to end a job or career—usually used as (be) retired",
"source": "MW"
},
"volunteer:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a person who does work without getting paid to do it",
"source": "MW"
},
"flood:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a large amount of things that come or happen at the same time",
"source": "MW"
},
"practically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) almost or nearly",
"source": "MW"
},
"click:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of selecting something on a computer screen by pressing a button on a mouse or some other device",
"source": "MW"
},
"fancy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not plain or ordinary",
"source": "MW"
},
"beckon:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to signal (someone) with your arm or hand in order to tell that person to come closer or follow",
"source": "MW"
},
"investigate:infinitive": {
"def": "(verb) to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"forceful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) expressed in a way that is effective and that influences people's thoughts and ideas",
"source": "MW"
},
"conclusion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a final decision or judgment : an opinion or decision that is formed after a period of thought or research",
"source": "MW"
},
"comparison:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of suggesting that two or more things are similar or in the same category",
"source": "MW"
},
"lurk:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be in a hidden place : to wait in a secret or hidden place especially in order to do something wrong or harmful —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"channel:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to express (your ideas, thoughts, feelings, energy, etc.) through a particular behavior or action —often + into",
"source": "MW"
},
"highly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an amount or number that is greater than usual : to a high degree",
"source": "MW"
},
"sexual:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to males and females",
"source": "MW"
},
"union:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of joining two or more things together",
"source": "MW"
},
"explore:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to learn about (something) by trying it",
"source": "MW"
},
"tail:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of an animal's body that extends from the animal's back end",
"source": "MW"
},
"aged:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having reached a specified age",
"source": "MW"
},
"deceive:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) believe something that is not true",
"source": "MW"
},
"smoothness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The condition of being smooth; the degree or measure of said condition.",
"source": "free"
},
"feign:infinitive": {
"def": "(verb) to pretend to feel or be affected by (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"confidently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively.",
"source": "free"
},
"leafless:adjective": {
"def": "leafless",
"source": "fallback"
},
"wandering:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) characterized by aimless, slow, or pointless movement: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"rend:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to tear (something) into pieces with force or violence —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"grown:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) no longer a child : adult",
"source": "MW"
},
"reddish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) somewhat red",
"source": "MW"
},
"humanlike:noun": {
"def": "humanlike",
"source": "fallback"
},
"scurry:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move quickly and with short steps",
"source": "MW"
},
"dismissively:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a dismissive manner",
"source": "free"
},
"enchanting:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) powerfully pleasing, appealing, or delightful : charming",
"source": "MW"
},
"turmoil:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state of confusion or disorder",
"source": "MW"
},
"horrifying:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Tending to inspire horror; that horrifies; horrific.",
"source": "free"
},
"barefoot:verb": {
"def": "(adverb) without shoes : with the feet bare",
"source": "MW"
},
"legged:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) having legs of a specified type or number—usually used in combination with another adjective",
"source": "MW"
},
"deciduous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having leaves that fall off every year",
"source": "MW"
},
"oft:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) often—often used in combination with a past participle",
"source": "MW"
},
"derisive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn : expressing or causing derision",
"source": "MW"
},
"blazing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very hot, fast, or powerful",
"source": "MW"
},
"locked:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Having undergone locking; secured by a lock.",
"source": "free"
},
"grueling:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very difficult : requiring great effort",
"source": "MW"
},
"testing:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) difficult to deal with",
"source": "MW"
},
"eyelid:noun": {
"def": "(noun) either one of the two movable pieces of skin that cover your eye when it is closed",
"source": "MW"
},
"momentary:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) lasting a very short time : lasting only a moment",
"source": "MW"
},
"dramatically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a dramatic manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"gruesome:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing horror or disgust",
"source": "MW"
},
"wariness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) Vigilance or the condition of being alert",
"source": "free"
},
"respectfully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a respectful manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"uneventfully:adverb": {
"def": "uneventfully",
"source": "fallback"
},
"urgency:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a force or impulse that impels or constrains : urge",
"source": "MW"
},
"formerly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) at an earlier time : in the past",
"source": "MW"
},
"pointy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a somewhat sharp end : ending in a point",
"source": "MW"
},
"overrule:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to decide that (something or someone) is wrong : to rule against (something or someone) —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"immaculates:verb": {
"def": "immaculates",
"source": "fallback"
},
"commit:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say that (someone or something) will definitely do something : to make (someone or something) obligated to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"definite:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) confident or certain about doing something or that something will happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"lonely:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not visited by or traveled on by many people",
"source": "MW"
},
"powder:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very fine, dry substance that is put on your body or face especially to make it dry or less shiny",
"source": "MW"
},
"deepen:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become or to cause (something, such as a feeling or emotion) to become stronger or more powerful",
"source": "MW"
},
"impression:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an idea or belief that is usually not clear or certain",
"source": "MW"
},
"chain:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a chain that is attached to the arms or legs of a prisoner—usually plural —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"difficulty:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality of something that makes it hard to do : the difficult nature of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"evade:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to avoid dealing with or facing (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"rent:noun": {
"def": "(noun) money that you pay in return for being able to use property and especially to live in an apartment, house, etc., that belongs to someone else",
"source": "MW"
},
"effectively:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an indirect way—used to say that one thing has the same effect or result as something else",
"source": "MW"
},
"access:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to gain access to (something): such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"bounty:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an amount of money given to someone as a reward for catching a criminal",
"source": "MW"
},
"substance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a drug that is considered harmful and whose use is controlled by law or made illegal",
"source": "MW"
},
"gust:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to blow strongly for a short time : to blow in gusts",
"source": "MW"
},
"stirring:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the beginning of a motion, activity, feeling, idea, etc.—+ of",
"source": "MW"
},
"hooked:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) shaped like a hook",
"source": "MW"
},
"sickening:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing a strong feeling of disgust",
"source": "MW"
},
"muffle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"nickname:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to give (someone) a name that is not that person's real name : to give a nickname to (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"illuminate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to supply (something) with light : to shine light on (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"feverish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) involving intense emotion or activity : feeling or showing great or extreme excitement",
"source": "MW"
},
"crunch:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the sound made when something hard is being chewed or crushed : a crunching sound",
"source": "MW"
},
"relish:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of liking something",
"source": "MW"
},
"northeastern:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to the northeast",
"source": "MW"
},
"chatter:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) a series of fast usually high-pitched sounds",
"source": "MW"
},
"prickly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) caused or seeming to be caused by something that has many small, sharp points",
"source": "MW"
},
"crook:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a dishonest person",
"source": "MW"
},
"credence:singular": {
"def": "(noun) belief that something is true",
"source": "MW"
},
"snag:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to catch, capture, or get (something or someone) by quick action or good luck",
"source": "MW"
},
"olive:hyphenated": {
"def": "(noun) a yellowish-green color —called also olive green",
"source": "MW"
},
"gesture:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something said or done to show a particular feeling or attitude",
"source": "MW"
},
"voluminous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) using large amounts of fabric : very full",
"source": "MW"
},
"southeastern:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) located in or toward the southeast",
"source": "MW"
},
"solemn:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very serious or formal in manner, behavior, or expression",
"source": "MW"
},
"toil:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to work very hard for a long time",
"source": "MW"
},
"mortality:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being a person or thing that is alive and therefore certain to die : the quality or state of being mortal",
"source": "MW"
},
"windblown:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) carried through the air by the wind",
"source": "MW"
},
"compliment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an action that expresses admiration or approval",
"source": "MW"
},
"sympathize:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to feel sorry for someone who is in a bad situation : to feel sympathy for someone because you understand that person's problems —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"luster:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the shiny quality of a surface that reflects light",
"source": "MW"
},
"bump:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of something hitting against something else",
"source": "MW"
},
"wag:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) a movement from side to side : a wagging movement",
"source": "MW"
},
"unreal:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe something that is so good, bad, etc., that it is difficult to believe",
"source": "MW"
},
"expectation:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"rag:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of cloth that is old and no longer in good condition : a scrap of cloth",
"source": "MW"
},
"loll:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to lie or sit in a relaxed or lazy manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"sag:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to bend or hang down in the middle especially because of weight or weakness",
"source": "MW"
},
"grotesque:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very strange or ugly in a way that is not normal or natural",
"source": "MW"
},
"butt:hyphenated": {
"def": "(verb) to hit or push (something) forcefully with the head",
"source": "MW"
},
"choke:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to stop breathing by squeezing the throat",
"source": "MW"
},
"impatient:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing that you do not want to wait : showing a lack of patience",
"source": "MW"
},
"speck:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very small piece or spot",
"source": "MW"
},
"squint:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to look at something with your eyes partly closed",
"source": "MW"
},
"chore:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small job that is done regularly",
"source": "MW"
},
"lust:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to have a strong sexual desire for someone—usually + after —sometimes + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"commission:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a group of people who have been given the official job of finding information about something or controlling something : committee",
"source": "MW"
},
"herald:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to greet (someone or something) with enthusiasm—usually used as (be) heralded",
"source": "MW"
},
"disappointment:singular": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something that disappoints people : a disappointing person or thing",
"source": "MW"
},
"oval:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that has the shape of an egg",
"source": "MW"
},
"portal:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large door or gate to a building (such as a church)",
"source": "MW"
},
"latch:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to close or fasten (something, such as a door) with a latch",
"source": "MW"
},
"hinge:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to attach (a door, gate, or cover) by hinges—usually used as (be) hinged",
"source": "MW"
},
"effortlessly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) Without effort; without difficulty or struggle.",
"source": "free"
},
"tenfold:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) ten times as much or as many",
"source": "MW"
},
"slanting:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Out of the perpendicular, not perpendicular.",
"source": "free"
},
"casting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something made from material that hardens in a mold",
"source": "MW"
},
"flustered:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) upset or nervous",
"source": "MW"
},
"soothing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) producing feelings of comfort or relief",
"source": "MW"
},
"pirouette:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a full turn on the front of one foot in ballet",
"source": "MW"
},
"astonish:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise in (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"vigorously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a vigorous manner : with force and energy",
"source": "MW"
},
"accusing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) directing blame or responsibility toward someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"urgently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) With great haste, with a sense of urgency, because it is very important.",
"source": "free"
},
"onlooker:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who watches an activity or event without being involved in it",
"source": "MW"
},
"horizontally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a horizontal direction or position.",
"source": "free"
},
"wharf:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a flat structure that is built along the shore of a river, ocean, etc., so that ships can load and unload cargo or passengers",
"source": "MW"
},
"semiconscious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) partially conscious : only somewhat awake and able to understand what is happening around you",
"source": "MW"
},
"mossy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) resembling moss",
"source": "MW"
},
"aroma:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a noticeable and usually pleasant smell",
"source": "MW"
},
"proved:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To proofread.",
"source": "free"
},
"solidity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being solid",
"source": "MW"
},
"treetop:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the highest part of a tree —usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"angrily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an angry manner; under the influence of anger.",
"source": "free"
},
"godliness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The condition and quality of being godly, pious, scrupulously observant of all the teachings of one's religion, practicing virtue and avoiding sin.",
"source": "free"
},
"considerably:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) Significantly; to a degree worth considering.",
"source": "free"
},
"stoically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering or expressing complaint.",
"source": "free"
},
"bobbing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The motion of something that bobs.",
"source": "free"
},
"solstice:noun": {
"def": "(noun) one of the two times during the year when the sun is farthest north or south of the equator",
"source": "MW"
},
"coward:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who is too afraid to do what is right or expected : someone who is not at all brave or courageous",
"source": "MW"
},
"tantalizing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) possessing a quality that arouses or stimulates desire or interest; also : mockingly or teasingly out of reach",
"source": "MW"
},
"sip:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to drink (a liquid) slowly by taking only small amounts into your mouth —sometimes + at",
"source": "MW"
},
"fluidity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being fluid",
"source": "MW"
},
"recognizable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Able to be recognized",
"source": "free"
},
"smirk:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself, glad about someone else's trouble, etc. —often + at",
"source": "MW"
},
"buttock:noun": {
"def": "(noun) either of the two soft parts of the body that a person sits on —usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"unsuspecting:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not knowing about or expecting something bad that is going to happen or that could happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"unthreatening:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not presenting a threat : not threatening",
"source": "MW"
},
"subtly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) With subtleness, in a subtle manner; with cleverness rather than brute force.",
"source": "free"
},
"rooftop:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the upper surface of a roof —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"unsettling:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) making you upset, nervous, worried, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"isle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) island —often used in proper nouns",
"source": "MW"
},
"garment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of clothing",
"source": "MW"
},
"glisten:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to shine with light reflected off a wet surface",
"source": "MW"
},
"curt:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) said or done in a quick and impolite way",
"source": "MW"
},
"crystalline:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) clear and shining like crystal —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"astronomical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to astronomy",
"source": "MW"
},
"girdle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to form a circle around (something) or to surround (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"groove:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, narrow cut or low area in a surface",
"source": "MW"
},
"lever:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to lift or move (something) with a lever —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"whispering:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something spoken in a very soft or quiet way—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"hidden:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not seen or known",
"source": "MW"
},
"multitude:noun": {
"def": "(noun) ordinary or common people as a group —often plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"stiffen:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become painful to move or use—often + up",
"source": "MW"
},
"uncertain:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not exactly known or decided : not definite or fixed",
"source": "MW"
},
"exhaustion:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being extremely tired : the state of being exhausted",
"source": "MW"
},
"moist:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) slightly or barely wet : not completely dry",
"source": "MW"
},
"transfer:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move (someone or something) from one place to another",
"source": "MW"
},
"lace:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to be tied or fastened with a lace",
"source": "MW"
},
"chief:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the person who is the leader of a group of people, of an organization, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"navigate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to find the way to get to a place when you are traveling in a ship, airplane, car, etc. —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"dread:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) causing great fear",
"source": "MW"
},
"mishap:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small mistake or amount of bad luck",
"source": "MW"
},
"severe:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very harsh",
"source": "MW"
},
"procedure:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order : an established or accepted way of doing something",
"source": "MW"
},
"distinguish:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to notice or recognize a difference between people or things",
"source": "MW"
},
"rival:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something or someone that is as good or almost as good as another person or thing",
"source": "MW"
},
"surf:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to ride on ocean waves using a special board (called a surfboard)",
"source": "MW"
},
"drip:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a drop of liquid that falls from something",
"source": "MW"
},
"dunk:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to push (someone or something) under water or other liquid for a short amount of time",
"source": "MW"
},
"discomfort:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an uncomfortable or painful feeling in the body",
"source": "MW"
},
"perpetual:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping",
"source": "MW"
},
"bony:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) resembling bone",
"source": "MW"
},
"raw:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) in a natural state : not treated or prepared",
"source": "MW"
},
"brook:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small stream",
"source": "MW"
},
"anxiety:noun": {
"def": "(noun) fear or nervousness about what might happen —usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"conduct:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way that a person behaves in a particular place or situation",
"source": "MW"
},
"beacon:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something (such as a country) that guides or gives hope to others",
"source": "MW"
},
"ragged:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) wearing clothes that are torn and in poor condition",
"source": "MW"
},
"singsong:noun": {
"def": "(noun) sing-along",
"source": "MW"
},
"hardship:noun": {
"def": "(noun) pain and suffering",
"source": "MW"
},
"chilly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) noticeably cold",
"source": "MW"
},
"leafy:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) consisting mostly of leaves",
"source": "MW"
},
"zip:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to close, open, or connect something with a zipper",
"source": "MW"
},
"entangle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to get caught in or twisted with something else : tangle—usually used as (be/get) entangled",
"source": "MW"
},
"isolated:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) separate from others",
"source": "MW"
},
"rein:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a strap that is fastened to a device (called a bridle) placed on the head of an animal (such as a horse) and that is used to guide and control the animal—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"frequent:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) to visit or go to (a place) often",
"source": "MW"
},
"coo:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to talk in a soft, quiet, and loving way",
"source": "MW"
},
"tray:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a thin, flat, and often rectangular piece of plastic, metal, wood, etc., that has a low rim and that is used for carrying things",
"source": "MW"
},
"tow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of pulling a vehicle behind another vehicle with a rope or chain—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"inspired:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very good or clever",
"source": "MW"
},
"slug:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) hard with your fist, a bat, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"gag:verb": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a piece of cloth) that is put into or over someone's mouth in order to prevent speech",
"source": "MW"
},
"salute:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act or ceremony that shows respect for someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"civilize:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (a group of people) to have a more highly organized and modern way of living",
"source": "MW"
},
"leverage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the increase in force gained by using a lever",
"source": "MW"
},
"ferocious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very fierce or violent",
"source": "MW"
},
"stud:verb": {
"def": "(noun) one of the upright pieces of wood that are used to build the frame of a wall",
"source": "MW"
},
"crop:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the amount of a crop that is gathered at one time or in one season",
"source": "MW"
},
"disturb:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to worry or upset (someone) —often used as (be) disturbed",
"source": "MW"
},
"skittish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) easily frightened or excited",
"source": "MW"
},
"twitch:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) a sudden and quick movement or change",
"source": "MW"
},
"clockwise:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in the direction that the hands of a clock move when you look at it from the front",
"source": "MW"
},
"permanent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing",
"source": "MW"
},
"slyly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a sly manner, cunningly.",
"source": "free"
},
"contemptuously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.",
"source": "free"
},
"meself:verb": {
"def": "(pronoun) (reflexive pronoun) Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject.",
"source": "free"
},
"bawdy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) dealing with sex in a way that is meant to be funny",
"source": "MW"
},
"jiggle:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to move or cause (something) to move with quick, short movements up and down or side to side",
"source": "MW"
},
"riotously:adverb": {
"def": "riotously",
"source": "fallback"
},
"sensual:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) relating to, devoted to, or producing physical or sexual pleasure",
"source": "MW"
},
"crestfallen:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very sad and disappointed",
"source": "MW"
},
"regal:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or suitable for a king or queen",
"source": "MW"
},
"unintelligible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) impossible to understand : not intelligible —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"potentially:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a potential or possible state or condition —used to describe the possible results or effects of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"belowdecks:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) inside or into the superstructure of a boat : down to a lower deck",
"source": "MW"
},
"weird:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unusual or strange",
"source": "MW"
},
"vainly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a vain pursuit; to no avail; She searched vainly for her reflection in the shattered mirror.",
"source": "free"
},
"viewpoint:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a way of looking at or thinking about something : point of view",
"source": "MW"
},
"inhabitant:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person or animal that lives in a particular place",
"source": "MW"
},
"oar:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long pole that is flat and wide at one end and that is used for rowing and steering a boat",
"source": "MW"
},
"unfamiliar:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not frequently seen, heard, or experienced —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"companionship:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the good feeling that comes from being with someone else",
"source": "MW"
},
"overhand:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) made with the hand brought forward and down from above the shoulder",
"source": "MW"
},
"partly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) somewhat but not completely : to some extent or in some degree",
"source": "MW"
},
"rapidly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) With speed; in a rapid manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"tiring:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing you to feel tired",
"source": "MW"
},
"etch:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to produce a pattern, design, etc., by using a powerful liquid (called an acid) to cut the surface of metal or glass —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"wench:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a young woman; especially : a young woman who is a servant",
"source": "MW"
},
"gentlemen:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A man of gentle but not noble birth, particularly a man of means (originally ownership of property) who does not work for a living but has no official status in a peerage; an armiferous man ranking below a knight.",
"source": "free"
},
"nightgown:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a loose dress that is worn in bed especially by women and girls",
"source": "MW"
},
"emptiness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The state or feeling of being empty.",
"source": "free"
},
"starboard:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the right when you are looking toward the front",
"source": "MW"
},
"damnation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being in hell as punishment after death",
"source": "MW"
},
"crazed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) wild and uncontrolled",
"source": "MW"
},
"leaning:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a preference for something or tendency to do something—often + toward —often plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"lagoon:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area of sea water that is separated from the ocean by a reef or sandbar",
"source": "MW"
},
"purplish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) somewhat purple",
"source": "MW"
},
"overwhelmed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) completely overcome or overpowered by thought or feeling",
"source": "MW"
},
"grumbling:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) expressing discontent especially by muttering",
"source": "MW"
},
"remorse:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of being sorry for doing something bad or wrong in the past : a feeling of guilt —often + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"surrounding:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) near or around someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"inanimate:singular": {
"def": "(adjective) not living : not capable of life",
"source": "MW"
},
"pursuing:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.",
"source": "free"
},
"dasada:noun": {
"def": "dasada",
"source": "fallback"
},
"intricate:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) having many parts",
"source": "MW"
},
"unending:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) lasting forever",
"source": "MW"
},
"initially:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) at the beginning : at first",
"source": "MW"
},
"fearsome:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing fear : very frightening",
"source": "MW"
},
"coastline:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the land along the edge of a coast",
"source": "MW"
},
"resign:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to give up (a job or position) in a formal or official way",
"source": "MW"
},
"unprepared:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not ready to deal with something : not prepared",
"source": "MW"
},
"frond:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large, long leaf",
"source": "MW"
},
"uneven:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not even: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"elude:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to avoid or escape (someone or something) by being quick, skillful, or clever",
"source": "MW"
},
"stealth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a secret, quiet, and clever way of moving or behaving",
"source": "MW"
},
"fury:noun": {
"def": "(noun) wild and dangerous force",
"source": "MW"
},
"reasonable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) fair and sensible",
"source": "MW"
},
"diva:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a famous and successful woman who is very attractive and fashionable; especially : an attractive and successful female performer or celebrity",
"source": "MW"
},
"timing:hyphenated": {
"def": "(noun) the time when something happens or is done especially when it is thought of as having a good or bad effect on the result",
"source": "MW"
},
"heartily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an enthusiastic and energetic way : in a hearty way",
"source": "MW"
},
"nobility:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being noble in character or quality",
"source": "MW"
},
"avenue:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a way of achieving something or of reaching a goal",
"source": "MW"
},
"lash:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a hit with a whip",
"source": "MW"
},
"fathom:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a unit of length equal to six feet (about 1.8 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water",
"source": "MW"
},
"scratch:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a shallow and narrow cut in the skin that is caused by something sharp",
"source": "MW"
},
"misplace:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to put (something) in the wrong place",
"source": "MW"
},
"accurate:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) able to produce results that are correct : not making mistakes",
"source": "MW"
},
"marker:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that shows the presence or existence of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"upstart:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who has recently begun an activity, become successful, etc., and who does not show proper respect for older and more experienced people",
"source": "MW"
},
"plop:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to sit or lie down in a heavy or careless way : to allow your body to drop heavily or carelessly",
"source": "MW"
},
"virgin:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) obtained from the first light pressing of olives",
"source": "MW"
},
"blond:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of a yellow or very light brown color; also : having blond hair",
"source": "MW"
},
"glassy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) smooth and shiny : resembling glass",
"source": "MW"
},
"intimacy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) emotional warmth and closeness",
"source": "MW"
},
"pedal:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to push the pedals of (something, such as a bicycle)",
"source": "MW"
},
"tarry:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be slow in going : to stay somewhere : linger",
"source": "MW"
},
"bound:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) unlikely or unable to change, develop, move, etc., because of being held or controlled by something —often used in combination",
"source": "MW"
},
"tread:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to walk —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"greasy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) covered with grease or oil : dirty from grease or oil",
"source": "MW"
},
"uneasy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) awkward and uncomfortable : not relaxed",
"source": "MW"
},
"cough:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a physical condition or illness that causes someone to cough",
"source": "MW"
},
"withstand:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to not be harmed or affected by (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"splatter:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to hit something and break apart",
"source": "MW"
},
"remnant:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small piece of cloth that is left after the rest of the cloth has been sold",
"source": "MW"
},
"dramatic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) sudden and extreme",
"source": "MW"
},
"unyielding:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not flexible or soft",
"source": "MW"
},
"retain:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to keep (someone) in a position, job, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"emerald:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a bright or rich green color —called also emerald green",
"source": "MW"
},
"recoil:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to quickly move away from something that is shocking, frightening, or disgusting : to react to something with shock or fear —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"wager:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to risk losing something (such as money) if your guess about what will happen is wrong : bet",
"source": "MW"
},
"chapel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a room or small building that is used for private church services or prayer by a family or group",
"source": "MW"
},
"creation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of making or producing something that did not exist before : the act of creating something",
"source": "MW"
},
"ebb:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the time when the tide flows out from the land",
"source": "MW"
},
"auction:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a public sale at which things are sold to the people who offer to pay the most",
"source": "MW"
},
"cone:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that looks like a cone",
"source": "MW"
},
"interpretation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act or result of explaining or interpreting something : the way something is explained or understood",
"source": "MW"
},
"sliver:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cut or break (something) into small, thin pieces",
"source": "MW"
},
"significance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the meaning of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"hence:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) later than the present time",
"source": "MW"
},
"consistent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of the same quality; especially : good each time",
"source": "MW"
},
"underworld:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the place where dead people go in Greek myths",
"source": "MW"
},
"tied:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having an equal number of points in a contest : having an equal number of points for each side",
"source": "MW"
},
"swordsman:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who fights with a sword",
"source": "MW"
},
"overbalanced:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To throw (someone or something) off balance.",
"source": "free"
},
"cauldron:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large pot —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"shortage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state in which there is not enough of something that is needed —often + of (chiefly Brit)",
"source": "MW"
},
"accustom:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become adjusted to or familiar with something—+ to",
"source": "MW"
},
"stolen:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) That has been stolen.",
"source": "free"
},
"grapnel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small anchor with usually four or five flukes used especially to recover a sunken object or to anchor a small boat",
"source": "MW"
},
"protrude:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stick out",
"source": "MW"
},
"outdistance:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to go far ahead of or beyond (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"struggling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of one who struggles.",
"source": "free"
},
"straggler:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a person or animal that moves slower than others and becomes separated from them",
"source": "MW"
},
"avenge:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to harm or punish someone who has harmed you or someone or something that you care about",
"source": "MW"
},
"assistance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of helping or assisting someone : help or support",
"source": "MW"
},
"sourly:adverb": {
"def": "sourly",
"source": "fallback"
},
"mirth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) happiness and laughter",
"source": "MW"
},
"joined:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To connect or combine into one; to put together.",
"source": "free"
},
"ensure:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) sure, certain, or safe",
"source": "MW"
},
"detect:infinitive": {
"def": "(verb) to discover or notice the presence of (something that is hidden or hard to see, hear, taste, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"instantly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) without delay : immediately",
"source": "MW"
},
"din:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a loud, confusing mixture of noises that lasts for a long time",
"source": "MW"
},
"plausible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) possibly true : believable or realistic",
"source": "MW"
},
"appreciated:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Recognized as having value",
"source": "free"
},
"unerringly:adverb": {
"def": "unerringly",
"source": "fallback"
},
"evergreens:verb": {
"def": "(verb) (pharmaceuticals) To extend the term of a patent beyond the normal legal limit, usually through repeated small modifications.",
"source": "free"
},
"whinny:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make a gentle, high sound",
"source": "MW"
},
"muscled:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) having large muscles or muscles of a specified kind",
"source": "MW"
},
"reclusive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) marked by seclusion or retirement : solitary",
"source": "MW"
},
"maraud:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to roam about and raid in search of plunder",
"source": "MW"
},
"contort:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to twist into an unusual appearance or shape",
"source": "MW"
},
"brawl:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to fight noisily in usually a public place",
"source": "MW"
},
"adversary:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an enemy or opponent",
"source": "MW"
},
"outcropping:noun": {
"def": "(noun) An outcrop.",
"source": "free"
},
"moonlit:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) lighted by the moon",
"source": "MW"
},
"jerkin:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a type of short jacket that has no sleeves and that was worn in the past",
"source": "MW"
},
"hoofbeats:noun": {
"def": "hoofbeats",
"source": "fallback"
},
"shawno:propernoun": {
"def": "shawno",
"source": "fallback"
},
"invading:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To move into.",
"source": "free"
},
"advancing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of proceeding forward; an advance.",
"source": "free"
},
"cracking:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) very good or impressive",
"source": "MW"
},
"serenity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude",
"source": "MW"
},
"jutting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) That which juts or protrudes.",
"source": "free"
},
"deafen:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) unable to hear",
"source": "MW"
},
"implement:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an object used to do work : tool",
"source": "MW"
},
"pliable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) too easily influenced or controlled by other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"praise:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an expression of thanks to or love and respect for God",
"source": "MW"
},
"stripe:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, narrow line of color",
"source": "MW"
},
"scrub:noun": {
"def": "(noun) land that is covered with small bushes and trees",
"source": "MW"
},
"demise:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the end of something that is thought of as being like a death",
"source": "MW"
},
"tilt:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move (your head, chin, etc.) up, down, or to one side",
"source": "MW"
},
"don:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to put on (a piece of clothing)",
"source": "MW"
},
"territory:noun": {
"def": "(noun) one of the parts of the United States that is not a state",
"source": "MW"
},
"justify:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to provide a good reason for the actions of (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"begrudge:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to give or allow (something) in a reluctant or unwilling way",
"source": "MW"
},
"swath:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area of grass or grain that has been cut or mowed —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"muzzle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to put a muzzle on (a dog) : to place a covering on (the mouth of a dog) to stop biting",
"source": "MW"
},
"brew:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a drink (such as beer or ale) that is made by brewing",
"source": "MW"
},
"loin:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area on the back of an animal's body near the tail",
"source": "MW"
},
"emblem:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an object or picture used to suggest a thing that cannot be shown",
"source": "MW"
},
"ramble:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a long speech or piece of writing that goes from one subject to another without any clear purpose or direction",
"source": "MW"
},
"brisk:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) pleasantly cool or cold",
"source": "MW"
},
"dire:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very bad : causing great fear or worry",
"source": "MW"
},
"sift:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to go through (something) very carefully in order to find something useful or valuable",
"source": "MW"
},
"lamb:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the meat of a lamb",
"source": "MW"
},
"mixed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) including or involving people of both sexes",
"source": "MW"
},
"snore:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of snoring or the sound made when someone is snoring",
"source": "MW"
},
"breadth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the distance from one side to the other side of something : width",
"source": "MW"
},
"captive:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) someone who is captured and kept as a prisoner",
"source": "MW"
},
"wry:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) humorous in a clever and often ironic way",
"source": "MW"
},
"converse:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to talk usually informally with someone : to have a conversation —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"herd:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to gather and move (a group of animals)",
"source": "MW"
},
"tutor:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to teach a single student : to teach someone as a tutor",
"source": "MW"
},
"urgent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very important and needing immediate attention",
"source": "MW"
},
"resonate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to continue to produce a loud, clear, deep sound for a long time",
"source": "MW"
},
"barricade:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a temporary wall, fence, or similar structure that is built to prevent people from entering a place or area",
"source": "MW"
},
"nook:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a quiet place that is sheltered by a tree, rock, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"rowdy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who causes trouble in a noisy way—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"graze:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (animals) to graze",
"source": "MW"
},
"scare:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a situation in which a lot of people become afraid because of some threat, danger, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"extended:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) longer than usual or typical : unusually long",
"source": "MW"
},
"improvise:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to speak or perform without preparation",
"source": "MW"
},
"unearthly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very strange, unnatural, and frightening",
"source": "MW"
},
"pitchfork:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to lift and throw (something) with a pitchfork",
"source": "MW"
},
"avalanche:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sudden great amount of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"stomp:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to walk or move with very heavy or noisy steps",
"source": "MW"
},
"unblinking:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) looking at or describing something in a very honest and accurate way",
"source": "MW"
},
"rustle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make a soft, light sound because parts of something are touching or rubbing against each other",
"source": "MW"
},
"dome:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a structure that looks like the dome of a building",
"source": "MW"
},
"extinguish:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to stop burning",
"source": "MW"
},
"sanctuary:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place where someone or something is protected or given shelter —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"slush:noun": {
"def": "(noun) partly melted snow",
"source": "MW"
},
"occupied:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) controlled by foreign soldiers or a foreign government",
"source": "MW"
},
"wedge:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) to use a wedge or similar object to keep (something, such as a door or window) in an open or closed position",
"source": "MW"
},
"focused:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having very clear and definite goals and ambitions",
"source": "MW"
},
"unsteady:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not steady: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"devour:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to quickly eat all of (something) especially in a way that shows that you are very hungry",
"source": "MW"
},
"scour:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to search (something) carefully and thoroughly",
"source": "MW"
},
"crackling:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the crisp skin of a roasted animal (such as a pig) eaten as food",
"source": "MW"
},
"horn:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a hard pointed part that grows on the nose of a rhinoceros",
"source": "MW"
},
"devastate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to destroy much or most of (something) : to cause great damage or harm to (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"fading:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant.",
"source": "free"
},
"intriguing:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) extremely interesting : fascinating",
"source": "MW"
},
"brutally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a brutal manner; viciously, barbarically.",
"source": "free"
},
"somberly:adverb": {
"def": "somberly",
"source": "fallback"
},
"partially:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) somewhat but not completely : to some extent or in some degree : partly",
"source": "MW"
},
"rationally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a rational manner",
"source": "free"
},
"feat:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill",
"source": "MW"
},
"utterly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) to an absolute or extreme degree : to the full extent : in an utter manner : absolutely, entirely, totally",
"source": "MW"
},
"raiding:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of carrying out a raid.",
"source": "free"
},
"widening:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Growing wider or farther apart.",
"source": "free"
},
"soaring:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of soaring; specifically : the act or sport of flying a heavier-than-air craft without power by utilizing ascending air currents",
"source": "MW"
},
"layout:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the design or arrangement of something : the way something is laid out",
"source": "MW"
},
"opt:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to choose one thing instead of another—often + for —often followed by to + verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"twisting:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the use of misrepresentation or trickery to get someone to lapse a life insurance policy and buy another usually in another company",
"source": "MW"
},
"wistful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing sad thoughts and feelings about something that you want to have or do and especially about something that made you happy in the past",
"source": "MW"
},
"cargo:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is carried from one place to another by boat, airplane, etc. —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"ensue:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to come at a later time : to happen as a result",
"source": "MW"
},
"accusation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal : a charge that someone has committed a fault or crime",
"source": "MW"
},
"supposedly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) according to what someone has said or what is generally believed to be true or real",
"source": "MW"
},
"trepidation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate because you think something bad or unpleasant is going to happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"swinging:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) lively or exciting",
"source": "MW"
},
"thereafter:verb": {
"def": "(adverb) after that",
"source": "MW"
},
"glancing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) hitting so as to glance off",
"source": "MW"
},
"scrutinize:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way",
"source": "MW"
},
"tempt:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to do or want to do something even though it may be wrong, bad, or unwise —often + into —often followed by to + verb —often used as (be) tempted",
"source": "MW"
},
"shapely:adverb": {
"def": "(adjective) having an attractive shape or form",
"source": "MW"
},
"tomb:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a building or chamber above or below the ground in which a dead body is kept",
"source": "MW"
},
"everywhere:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in or to every place",
"source": "MW"
},
"aching:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) that aches",
"source": "MW"
},
"figuring:noun": {
"def": "(noun) Calculation.",
"source": "free"
},
"brilliantly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a brilliant manner; with brilliance.",
"source": "free"
},
"circling:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To travel around along a curved path.",
"source": "free"
},
"brightness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being bright; also : an instance of such a quality or state",
"source": "MW"
},
"rally:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (people) to join together to publicly support or oppose something",
"source": "MW"
},
"absence:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a failure to be present at a usual or expected place",
"source": "MW"
},
"vibrant:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing great life, activity, and energy",
"source": "MW"
},
"somber:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very sad and serious",
"source": "MW"
},
"denial:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a condition in which someone will not admit that something sad, painful, etc., is true or real —often used in the phrase in denial",
"source": "MW"
},
"accomplishment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the successful completion of something : the act of accomplishing something",
"source": "MW"
},
"realm:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a country that is ruled by a king or queen",
"source": "MW"
},
"fatal:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing death",
"source": "MW"
},
"lad:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a boy or young man",
"source": "MW"
},
"rotation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of moving or turning around a central point",
"source": "MW"
},
"declaration:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of making an official statement about something : the act of declaring something",
"source": "MW"
},
"interior:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of a country that is far from the coast",
"source": "MW"
},
"offering:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of giving a religious offering",
"source": "MW"
},
"revenge:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you",
"source": "MW"
},
"drain:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become empty of a liquid",
"source": "MW"
},
"homeland:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the country where someone was born or grew up",
"source": "MW"
},
"resignation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) an act of giving up a job or position in a formal or official way",
"source": "MW"
},
"devilish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) evil and cruel",
"source": "MW"
},
"caution:noun": {
"def": "(noun) care taken to avoid danger or risk : a careful attitude or way of behaving",
"source": "MW"
},
"overturn:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to turn (something) over",
"source": "MW"
},
"distress:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to worry or upset (someone) —usually used as (be) distressed",
"source": "MW"
},
"charter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to give a charter to (a government, corporation, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"cease:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stop happening : to end",
"source": "MW"
},
"execute:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to do or perform (an action or movement that requires skill)",
"source": "MW"
},
"vanish:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to disappear entirely without a clear explanation",
"source": "MW"
},
"virtue:noun": {
"def": "(noun) morally good behavior or character",
"source": "MW"
},
"dispute:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to argue about (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"raider:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who suddenly and unexpectedly attacks a place or group",
"source": "MW"
},
"sanction:singular": {
"def": "(verb) to officially accept or allow (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"dumb:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not showing or having good judgment or intelligence : stupid or foolish",
"source": "MW"
},
"occurrence:singular": {
"def": "(noun) something that happens",
"source": "MW"
},
"carriage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) baby carriage",
"source": "MW"
},
"peasant:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a poor farmer or farm worker who has low social status—used especially to refer to poor people who lived in Europe in the past or to poor people who live in some countries around the world today —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"attendance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the number of people present at an event, meeting, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"provision:plural": {
"def": "(verb) to supply (someone or something) with provisions and especially with food",
"source": "MW"
},
"plea:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a statement in which a person says that he or she is guilty of a particular crime : a plea of guilty",
"source": "MW"
},
"seal:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become closed tightly",
"source": "MW"
},
"suspicious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly : feeling or showing suspicion —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"spy:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to try secretly to get information about a country, organization, etc. : to act as a spy —often + on",
"source": "MW"
},
"rod:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a pole with a line and usually a reel that is used in fishing",
"source": "MW"
},
"sullen:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe an angry or unhappy person who does not want to talk, smile, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"disastrous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very bad or unfortunate",
"source": "MW"
},
"irony:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny",
"source": "MW"
},
"encompass:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cover or surround (an area)",
"source": "MW"
},
"inspection:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of looking at something closely in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc. : the act of inspecting something",
"source": "MW"
},
"intent:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) showing concentration or great attention",
"source": "MW"
},
"mill:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to produce (something) in a mill especially by grinding, crushing, or cutting it",
"source": "MW"
},
"regain:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to get back to (something) : to reach (a place) again",
"source": "MW"
},
"landmark:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognize",
"source": "MW"
},
"readily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that shows you are willing to do something : without hesitation or complaint",
"source": "MW"
},
"sorrow:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to feel or express sorrow",
"source": "MW"
},
"repair:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of repairing something",
"source": "MW"
},
"male:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to the sex that cannot produce young or lay eggs",
"source": "MW"
},
"formal:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a social gathering (such as a dance) that requires formal dress and manners : a formal event",
"source": "MW"
},
"illness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a specific condition that prevents your body or mind from working normally : a sickness or disease",
"source": "MW"
},
"arrangement:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way that things or people are organized for a particular purpose or activity : the way that things or people are arranged",
"source": "MW"
},
"vest:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sleeveless piece of clothing with buttons down the front that is worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket —called also (chiefly British) waistcoat",
"source": "MW"
},
"favorite:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) most liked",
"source": "MW"
},
"unlock:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to find out about (something that was secret or unknown) : reveal",
"source": "MW"
},
"instructor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who teaches a subject or skill : someone who instructs people",
"source": "MW"
},
"thickly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) with a lot of people, trees, etc., close together",
"source": "MW"
},
"spoon:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move or pick up (food) with a spoon",
"source": "MW"
},
"variety:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a particular kind of person or thing",
"source": "MW"
},
"knot:noun": {
"def": "(verb) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"sunrise:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the colors that are in the sky when the sun slowly appears above the horizon",
"source": "MW"
},
"pet:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) very interesting or important to a particular person",
"source": "MW"
},
"factor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that cause something to happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"destroying:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To damage beyond use or repair.",
"source": "free"
},
"worried:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling or showing fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"fitful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not regular or steady",
"source": "MW"
},
"safely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else.",
"source": "free"
},
"weakened:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Reduced, made less strong.",
"source": "free"
},
"considering:noun": {
"def": "(preposition) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"helplessness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The state of being helpless.",
"source": "free"
},
"including:noun": {
"def": "(preposition) having (someone or something) as part of a group or total",
"source": "MW"
},
"crimson:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a deep purplish-red color",
"source": "MW"
},
"shrub:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a plant that has stems of wood and is smaller than a tree : bush",
"source": "MW"
},
"purposeful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a clear aim or purpose",
"source": "MW"
},
"scoring:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.",
"source": "free"
},
"deserting:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.",
"source": "free"
},
"deserter:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a soldier who leaves without permission : a military person who deserts",
"source": "MW"
},
"staggering:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very large, shocking, or surprising",
"source": "MW"
},
"belonging:noun": {
"def": "(noun) possession —usually used in plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"arguing:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.",
"source": "free"
},
"protecting:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.",
"source": "free"
},
"vine:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a plant that has very long stems and that grows along the ground or up and around something (such as a wall or tree)",
"source": "MW"
},
"shaken:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) In a state of shock or trauma.",
"source": "free"
},
"depend:pasttense": {
"def": "(verb) —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",
"source": "MW"
},
"growling:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) marked by a growl",
"source": "MW"
},
"shiny:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a smooth, shining, bright appearance",
"source": "MW"
},
"sighting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an act of seeing something or someone that is rarely seen or difficult to see—often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"gentleness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being gentle; especially : mildness of manners or disposition",
"source": "MW"
},
"ashen:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a pale light gray color because of sickness, fear, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"previously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) (with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.",
"source": "free"
},
"peacefully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a peaceful manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"defiant:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) refusing to obey something or someone : full of defiance",
"source": "MW"
},
"bending:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.",
"source": "free"
},
"strode:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To walk with long steps.",
"source": "free"
},
"gusting:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To blow in gusts.",
"source": "free"
},
"clicking:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The sound or action of a click.",
"source": "free"
},
"awakening:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a revival of interest in something (such as religion)",
"source": "MW"
},
"occur:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to appear or exist : to be found",
"source": "MW"
},
"gleam:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a bright or shining quality",
"source": "MW"
},
"tidy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) fairly large",
"source": "MW"
},
"character:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves : someone's personality—usually singular —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"oak:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the wood of an oak tree",
"source": "MW"
},
"symbol:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality—often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"impossible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very difficult",
"source": "MW"
},
"joke:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something said or done to cause laughter",
"source": "MW"
},
"lovely:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) attractive or beautiful especially in a graceful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"ideal:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something that is believed to be perfect : someone or something that you admire and want to imitate",
"source": "MW"
},
"identify:infinitive": {
"def": "(verb) to know and say who someone is or what something is",
"source": "MW"
},
"chat:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to talk with someone in a casual way",
"source": "MW"
},
"introduction:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of introducing something: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"attend:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to go to and be present at (an event, meeting, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"dealing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the actions that are a main part of the relationship between people, groups, organizations, etc. : social or business interactions —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"mister:noun": {
"def": "(noun) —used sometimes in writing instead of Mr.",
"source": "MW"
},
"haze:noun": {
"def": "(noun) dust, smoke, or mist that has filled the air so that you cannot see clearly",
"source": "MW"
},
"worthless:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having no good qualities",
"source": "MW"
},
"review:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to look at or examine (something) carefully especially before making a decision or judgment",
"source": "MW"
},
"pattern:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the regular and repeated way in which something happens or is done",
"source": "MW"
},
"unit:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a single thing, person, or group that is a part of something larger",
"source": "MW"
},
"uniform:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a special kind of clothing that is worn by all the members of a group or organization (such as an army or team)",
"source": "MW"
},
"personality:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, etc., that makes a person different from other people —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"hawk:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a kind of bird that kills other birds and animals for food",
"source": "MW"
},
"passenger:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"lair:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place where someone hides or where someone goes to be alone and to feel safe or comfortable",
"source": "MW"
},
"user:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person or thing that uses something",
"source": "MW"
},
"lazy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) moving slowly",
"source": "MW"
},
"achieve:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to get or reach (something) by working hard",
"source": "MW"
},
"platform:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a flat surface that is raised higher than the floor or ground and that people stand on when performing or speaking",
"source": "MW"
},
"killer:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person or thing that kills someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"device:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a weapon that explodes",
"source": "MW"
},
"bearish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having qualities like a bear—used especially to describe a large man",
"source": "MW"
},
"lucky:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having good luck : fortunate",
"source": "MW"
},
"electricity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a form of energy that is carried through wires and is used to operate machines, lights, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"examine:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to test or look carefully at (something or someone) for signs of illness or injury",
"source": "MW"
},
"expedition:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a group of people who travel together to a distant place : a group of people who go on an expedition",
"source": "MW"
},
"qualification:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable to do a particular job or activity—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"mix:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a combination of different kinds of things : mixture —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"tunic:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a loose piece of clothing usually without sleeves that reaches to the knees and that was worn by men and women in ancient Greece and Rome",
"source": "MW"
},
"primary:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) an election in which members of the same political party run against each other for the chance to be in a larger and more important election —called also (US) primary election",
"source": "MW"
},
"falter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to begin to walk or move in an unsteady way",
"source": "MW"
},
"divide:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a separation of people into two or more groups that is caused by different opinions or beliefs or by a disagreement—usually singular —usually + among or between",
"source": "MW"
},
"generous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing kindness and concern for others",
"source": "MW"
},
"humor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to be funny or to be amused by things that are funny",
"source": "MW"
},
"soil:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place where something begins or develops",
"source": "MW"
},
"due:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) directly or exactly—followed by north, south, east, or west",
"source": "MW"
},
"pretend:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to act as if something is true when it is not true",
"source": "MW"
},
"candidate:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who meets all the requirements for something—often + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"supple:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) able to bend or twist easily",
"source": "MW"
},
"relative:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) something that belongs to the same group as something else because of shared characteristics, qualities, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"impulse:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sudden strong desire to do something —often followed by to + verb",
"source": "MW"
},
"unpleasant:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not pleasant or enjoyable : causing discomfort or pain",
"source": "MW"
},
"mess:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a situation that is very complicated or difficult to deal with",
"source": "MW"
},
"behavior:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the way a person or animal acts or behaves",
"source": "MW"
},
"atmosphere:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the air in a particular place or area—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"champion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"contrast:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a difference between people or things that are being compared",
"source": "MW"
},
"reservation:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something —often plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"bell:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a flower) that is shaped like a bell",
"source": "MW"
},
"represent:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to have a government position in which you speak or act for (a particular group, state, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"vaguely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that is not clearly stated or expressed",
"source": "MW"
},
"happiness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being happy : joy",
"source": "MW"
},
"define:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to show or describe (someone or something) clearly and completely",
"source": "MW"
},
"cheat:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a person who cheats",
"source": "MW"
},
"growth:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the process of growing: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"earthquake:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a shaking of a part of the Earth's surface that often causes great damage —called also quake",
"source": "MW"
},
"feigning:noun": {
"def": "(noun) Act of one who feigns; fakery; deceit.",
"source": "free"
},
"kissing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of giving a kiss.",
"source": "free"
},
"trader:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who buys, sells, or exchanges goods",
"source": "MW"
},
"mentally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in the mind : using the mind",
"source": "MW"
},
"tumbling:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) tipped or slanted out of the vertical —used especially of a cattle brand",
"source": "MW"
},
"brooding:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very serious and sad",
"source": "MW"
},
"hut:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small and simple house or building",
"source": "MW"
},
"omen:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is believed to be a sign or warning of something that will happen in the future",
"source": "MW"
},
"merciless:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing no mercy : very cruel or harsh",
"source": "MW"
},
"necessarily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) —used to say that something is necessary and cannot be changed or avoided",
"source": "MW"
},
"piper:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who plays a pipe or the bagpipes",
"source": "MW"
},
"groaning:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A low sound associated with extended suffering, sorrow, and toil.",
"source": "free"
},
"dimly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a dim manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"powerfully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a powerful manner : to a strong or powerful extent",
"source": "MW"
},
"ghostly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to a ghost : suggesting a ghost",
"source": "MW"
},
"admiring:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling or showing esteem and admiration",
"source": "MW"
},
"galloping:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) quickly developing or increasing",
"source": "MW"
},
"faintly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a faint manner; very quietly or lightly.",
"source": "free"
},
"forcing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The art of raising plants at an earlier season than is normal, especially by using a hotbed",
"source": "free"
},
"gradual:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) moving or changing in small amounts : happening in a slow way over a long period of time",
"source": "MW"
},
"twitching:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The motion of something that twitches.",
"source": "free"
},
"stasis:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a state or condition in which things do not change, move, or progress",
"source": "MW"
},
"encase:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to completely cover (something) —often used as (be) encased",
"source": "MW"
},
"batlike:noun": {
"def": "batlike",
"source": "fallback"
},
"throe:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a hard or painful struggle",
"source": "MW"
},
"resonating:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To vibrate or sound, especially in response to another vibration.",
"source": "free"
},
"greed:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a selfish desire to have more of something (especially money) —sometimes + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"morrow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the next day",
"source": "MW"
},
"waft:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to move lightly through the air",
"source": "MW"
},
"eerily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a strange and eerie manner : mysteriously, weirdly",
"source": "MW"
},
"teen:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who is between 13 and 19 years old : teenager",
"source": "MW"
},
"outfight:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to outdo or surpass in fighting or competing : to fight or compete harder or more skillfully than",
"source": "MW"
},
"involuntarily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an involuntary manner; done without conscious thought.",
"source": "free"
},
"reflexively:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a reflexive manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"perceptible:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) able to be seen or noticed : able to be perceived",
"source": "MW"
},
"dell:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small valley with trees and grass growing in it",
"source": "MW"
},
"exhilarating:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling",
"source": "MW"
},
"spirituality:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters : the quality or state of being spiritual",
"source": "MW"
},
"disintegrate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to break apart into many small parts or pieces —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"flapping:noun": {
"def": "(noun) An instance where one flaps.",
"source": "free"
},
"jowl:noun": {
"def": "(noun) loose flesh on the cheeks, lower jaw, or throat—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"wrinkled:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having many wrinkles",
"source": "MW"
},
"disperse:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to go or move in different directions : to spread apart",
"source": "MW"
},
"goblinkind:noun": {
"def": "goblinkind",
"source": "fallback"
},
"doubtfully:adverb": {
"def": "doubtfully",
"source": "fallback"
},
"sibling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a brother or sister",
"source": "MW"
},
"selfish:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing concern only for yourself and not for the needs or feelings of other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"unified:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) brought together as one",
"source": "MW"
},
"unintentional:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not done in a way that is planned or intended : not intentional",
"source": "MW"
},
"overlapping:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) That overlaps something else",
"source": "free"
},
"interlock:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to connect or lock (two or more things) together",
"source": "MW"
},
"idealistic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) believing in ideals",
"source": "MW"
},
"romantic:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a writer, musician, or artist whose work stresses emotion and imagination : a writer, musician, or artist of Romanticism",
"source": "MW"
},
"operation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a process in which a doctor cuts into someone's body in order to repair or remove a damaged or diseased part",
"source": "MW"
},
"smoothly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a smooth way: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"luxury:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a condition or situation of great comfort, ease, and wealth —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"hire:verb": {
"def": "(noun) someone who has been hired for a job",
"source": "MW"
},
"basis:singular": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as an idea or set of ideas) from which another thing develops or can develop —usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"typically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in the usual way—used to describe what is normal or expected of a certain place, person, situation, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"outpost:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large military camp that is in another country or that is far from a country's center of activity",
"source": "MW"
},
"drunken:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) involving people who are drunk",
"source": "MW"
},
"medium:hyphenated": {
"def": "(noun) something that is sold in a medium size : something that is the middle size when compared with things that are larger and smaller",
"source": "MW"
},
"arrival:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something that has come to a place : someone or something that has arrived",
"source": "MW"
},
"waver:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become unsteady because of weakness, emotion, tiredness, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"taper:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the shape of something that becomes gradually smaller toward one end",
"source": "MW"
},
"reject:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is not accepted or liked by other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"skirmish:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a brief and usually unplanned fight during a war",
"source": "MW"
},
"naturally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) because of a quality or skill that a person or animal is born with",
"source": "MW"
},
"silly:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) —used to address someone who is being silly",
"source": "MW"
},
"complex:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) an emotional problem that causes someone to think or worry too much about something",
"source": "MW"
},
"pierce:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make a hole in or through (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"attach:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to associate or connect one thing with another—+ to —often used as (be) attached",
"source": "MW"
},
"prophecy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a statement that something will happen in the future : prediction",
"source": "MW"
},
"sober:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) serious or thoughtful",
"source": "MW"
},
"orb:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a planet, the sun, or the moon) that is shaped like a ball",
"source": "MW"
},
"canine:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a pointed tooth —called also canine tooth",
"source": "MW"
},
"skewer:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to push a skewer through (food)",
"source": "MW"
},
"bowel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the long tube in the body that helps digest food and carries solid waste out of the body —often plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"warlike:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) liking or tending to fight in wars or to start wars",
"source": "MW"
},
"drool:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to let saliva flow out from the mouth",
"source": "MW"
},
"twilight:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the light from the sky at the end of the day when night is just beginning",
"source": "MW"
},
"merry:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very happy and cheerful : feeling or showing joy and happiness",
"source": "MW"
},
"excite:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause feelings of enthusiasm in (someone) : to make (someone) feel energetic and eager to do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"rainbow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a curved line of different colors that sometimes appears in the sky when the sun shines through rain",
"source": "MW"
},
"assessment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of making a judgment about something : the act of assessing something",
"source": "MW"
},
"elk:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large kind of North American deer with big antlers",
"source": "MW"
},
"stock:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to fill (something, such as a room or a building) with a supply of food, drinks, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"inward:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) toward the inside of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"myth:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true",
"source": "MW"
},
"supper:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a light meal or snack that is eaten late in the evening",
"source": "MW"
},
"intone:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to speak (a prayer, poem, etc.) in a way that sounds like music or chanting",
"source": "MW"
},
"intertwine:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to twist (things) together —often used as (be) intertwined",
"source": "MW"
},
"majority:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the group or party that is the greater part of a large group",
"source": "MW"
},
"conquest:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force",
"source": "MW"
},
"certainty:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is certain : a fact about which there is no doubt",
"source": "MW"
},
"senior:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is older than another person",
"source": "MW"
},
"frail:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having less than a normal amount of strength or force : very weak",
"source": "MW"
},
"rack:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to suffer pain or damage—usually used as (be) racked",
"source": "MW"
},
"brotherhood:noun": {
"def": "(noun) feelings of friendship, support, and understanding between people",
"source": "MW"
},
"outweigh:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be greater than (someone or something) in weight, value, or importance",
"source": "MW"
},
"troublesome:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing problems or worry : causing trouble",
"source": "MW"
},
"retaliation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) Violent or otherwise punitive response to an act of harm or perceived injustice; a hitting back; revenge.",
"source": "free"
},
"disgustedly:adverb": {
"def": "disgustedly",
"source": "fallback"
},
"joyful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling, causing, or showing great happiness : full of joy",
"source": "MW"
},
"horrified:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Struck with horror.",
"source": "free"
},
"swarming:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To move as a swarm.",
"source": "free"
},
"bedsheets:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen.",
"source": "free"
},
"catastrophe:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a terrible disaster",
"source": "MW"
},
"valiant:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing courage : very brave or courageous",
"source": "MW"
},
"getting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.",
"source": "free"
},
"skidding:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.",
"source": "free"
},
"jut:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to stick out, up, or forward —often + out —usually + out",
"source": "MW"
},
"overcoat:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long coat that is worn to keep a person warm during cold weather",
"source": "MW"
},
"temperament:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the usual attitude, mood, or behavior of a person or animal",
"source": "MW"
},
"noncommittally:adverb": {
"def": "noncommittally",
"source": "fallback"
},
"overt:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) easily seen : not secret or hidden : obvious",
"source": "MW"
},
"macabre:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) involving death or violence in a way that is strange, frightening, or unpleasant",
"source": "MW"
},
"despise:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to dislike (something or someone) very much",
"source": "MW"
},
"inhumanity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being cruel to other people or to animals",
"source": "MW"
},
"smug:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing the annoying quality of people who feel very pleased or satisfied with their abilities, achievements, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"stairwell:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a space in a building where stairs are located",
"source": "MW"
},
"syllable:noun": {
"def": "(noun) any one of the parts into which a word is naturally divided when it is pronounced",
"source": "MW"
},
"cushiony:noun": {
"def": "cushiony",
"source": "fallback"
},
"trinket:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of jewelry or an ornament that has little value",
"source": "MW"
},
"adorn:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) more attractive by adding something beautiful : decorate —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"pragmatism:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"enwrap:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to wrap in a covering : enfold",
"source": "MW"
},
"blasphemous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) impiously irreverent : profane",
"source": "MW"
},
"odor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a particular smell",
"source": "MW"
},
"arcing:hyphenated": {
"def": "(verb) To move following a curved path.",
"source": "free"
},
"carrion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the flesh of dead animals",
"source": "MW"
},
"guttural:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) formed or pronounced in the throat",
"source": "MW"
},
"sunlight:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the light of the sun : sunshine",
"source": "MW"
},
"preferable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) better or more desirable —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"tearing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) hasty, violent",
"source": "MW"
},
"crushed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Pulverized, rendered into small, disconnected fragments.",
"source": "free"
},
"bedraggle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to wet thoroughly",
"source": "MW"
},
"northernmost:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) furthest to the north",
"source": "MW"
},
"carralee:noun": {
"def": "carralee",
"source": "fallback"
},
"fondness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) tender affection",
"source": "MW"
},
"bumbling:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) awkwardly blundering or faltering : prone to or marked by foolish mistakes",
"source": "MW"
},
"suffice:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be or provide as much as is needed : to be sufficient",
"source": "MW"
},
"stamen:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of a flower that produces pollen",
"source": "MW"
},
"distaste:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a strong feeling of not liking someone or something —usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"seamanship:noun": {
"def": "(noun) skill in sailing or operating a ship",
"source": "MW"
},
"reputed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) said to be true, to exist, to have a specified identity, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"protege:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a young person who is taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience",
"source": "MW"
},
"retrieval:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of getting and bringing back something : the act or process of retrieving something",
"source": "MW"
},
"hoard:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large amount of something valuable that is kept hidden",
"source": "MW"
},
"lively:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) full of energy, excitement, or feeling",
"source": "MW"
},
"rust:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to form rust : to become rusty",
"source": "MW"
},
"scenario:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a description of what could possibly happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"salvage:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of saving something (such as a building, a ship, or cargo) that is in danger of being completely destroyed",
"source": "MW"
},
"vain:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) too proud of your own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc. : conceited",
"source": "MW"
},
"curve:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to form a curve",
"source": "MW"
},
"genuine:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) sincere and honest",
"source": "MW"
},
"ruffle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) irritated, annoyed, worried, etc. —usually used as (be) ruffled",
"source": "MW"
},
"initiative:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the power or opportunity to do something before others do",
"source": "MW"
},
"formation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) an orderly arrangement or group of people, ships, or airplanes—often used after in",
"source": "MW"
},
"clobber:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to have a very bad effect on (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"mockery:noun": {
"def": "(noun) behavior or speech that makes fun of someone or something in a hurtful way : mocking behavior or speech",
"source": "MW"
},
"flop:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to swing or move in a loose, awkward, or uncontrolled way",
"source": "MW"
},
"firework:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a display where fireworks are exploded",
"source": "MW"
},
"disgust:noun": {
"def": "(noun) annoyance and anger that you feel toward something because it is not good, fair, appropriate, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"gauge:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make a judgment about (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"amiss:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) in the wrong way",
"source": "MW"
},
"guarantee:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to promise to pay for (something) if another person fails to pay for it",
"source": "MW"
},
"offense:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset",
"source": "MW"
},
"testament:noun": {
"def": "(noun) proof or evidence that something exists or is true",
"source": "MW"
},
"altogether:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a general way : when everything is considered",
"source": "MW"
},
"stool:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a piece of furniture that supports the feet of a person who is sitting : footstool",
"source": "MW"
},
"farewell:expression": {
"def": "(verb) to bid farewell to (someone who is leaving)",
"source": "MW"
},
"deserving:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to say that someone or something should have or be given something—+ of",
"source": "MW"
},
"sniffle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to say (something) while crying or sniffling",
"source": "MW"
},
"compose:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to come together to form or make (something) —usually used as (be) composed of",
"source": "MW"
},
"splendor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) great and impressive beauty",
"source": "MW"
},
"unfold:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to happen as time passes",
"source": "MW"
},
"pretense:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a false reason or explanation that is used to hide the real purpose of something : pretext",
"source": "MW"
},
"ecstasy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an illegal drug that is used to produce a feeling of excitement and pleasure",
"source": "MW"
},
"tile:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cover (something) with tiles",
"source": "MW"
},
"alien:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a creature that comes from somewhere other than the planet Earth",
"source": "MW"
},
"lumber:noun": {
"def": "(noun) wooden boards or logs that have been sawed and cut for use",
"source": "MW"
},
"survivor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a member of a group who continues to live after other members have died",
"source": "MW"
},
"decidedly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that shows that you are certain : in a way that shows that you have no doubt",
"source": "MW"
},
"vulture:plural": {
"def": "(noun) any one of several large birds that eat dead animals and have a small and featherless head",
"source": "MW"
},
"feast:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) a special meal with large amounts of food and drink : a large formal dinner —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"peck:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) by pecking with the beak",
"source": "MW"
},
"unbelievable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe something that is so good, bad, etc., that it is difficult to believe",
"source": "MW"
},
"slack:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to give little or no effort or attention to work",
"source": "MW"
},
"spade:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a tool with a heavy metal blade attached to a handle that is used for digging",
"source": "MW"
},
"underneath:preposition": {
"def": "(adverb) below or beneath",
"source": "MW"
},
"adept:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a highly skilled or well-trained person : someone who is adept at something",
"source": "MW"
},
"nag:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel annoyed or worried for a long period of time —often + at",
"source": "MW"
},
"fairy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a creature that looks like a very small human being, has magic powers, and sometimes has wings",
"source": "MW"
},
"circular:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) shaped like a circle or part of a circle",
"source": "MW"
},
"coarse:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a rough quality",
"source": "MW"
},
"latitude:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an imaginary line that circles the Earth at a particular latitude and that is parallel to the equator",
"source": "MW"
},
"core:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the central part of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"daytime:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the time of day when the sky is light",
"source": "MW"
},
"barehanded:pasttense": {
"def": "(adjective) Having no covering on the hands.",
"source": "free"
},
"serpent:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a usually large snake",
"source": "MW"
},
"cocky:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing confidence in a way that is annoying to other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"dreary:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing unhappiness or sad feelings : not warm, cheerful, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"staircase:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a set of stairs and its supporting structures",
"source": "MW"
},
"eavesdrop:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to listen secretly to what other people are saying—usually + on",
"source": "MW"
},
"unintentionally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an unintentional manner; not intentionally.",
"source": "free"
},
"upraise:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to raise or lift up : elevate",
"source": "MW"
},
"awestruck:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) filled with feelings of fear and wonder : filled with awe",
"source": "MW"
},
"chrysotile:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a mineral consisting of a fibrous silky variety of serpentine and constituting a common form and principal source of asbestos",
"source": "MW"
},
"disparate:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) different from each other",
"source": "MW"
},
"thrum:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to make a low, steady sound",
"source": "MW"
},
"heartfelt:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) deeply felt : very sincere",
"source": "MW"
},
"ridgeline:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a line marking or following a ridgetop",
"source": "MW"
},
"unmoving:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Not moving; still; static.",
"source": "free"
},
"plainly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a plain manner; simply; basically.",
"source": "free"
},
"shimmer:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to shine with a light that seems to move slightly",
"source": "MW"
},
"arrogance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an insulting way of thinking or behaving that comes from believing that you are better, smarter, or more important than other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"exaggerated:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) enlarged or increased beyond the normal : greater than normal",
"source": "MW"
},
"bloodline:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the ancestors of a person or animal",
"source": "MW"
},
"breech:noun": {
"def": "(noun) short pants covering the hips and thighs and fitting snugly at the lower edges at or just below the knee",
"source": "MW"
},
"flavored:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having an added flavor or a specified flavor",
"source": "MW"
},
"trellis:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a frame with long pieces of wood that cross each other that is used as a support for climbing plants",
"source": "MW"
},
"woven:hyphenated": {
"def": "(noun) a woven fabric",
"source": "MW"
},
"fletchings:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The process of attaching fins, such as halved feathers, to a projectile in order to stabilize its flight.",
"source": "free"
},
"cowards:adverb": {
"def": "(noun) A person who lacks courage.",
"source": "free"
},
"miserably:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a miserable manner",
"source": "free"
},
"veritable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) true or real—used to emphasize a description",
"source": "MW"
},
"bard:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to furnish (a horse's neck, breast, or flank) with a piece of armor or ornament : to furnish with bards",
"source": "MW"
},
"defiance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a refusal to obey something or someone : the act of defying someone or something —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"finality:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being final or finished and not able to be changed",
"source": "MW"
},
"angling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the activity or sport of fishing for pleasure",
"source": "MW"
},
"illogic:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being illogical : illogicality",
"source": "MW"
},
"astounding:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : amazing astonishing",
"source": "MW"
},
"proprietor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who owns a business or property",
"source": "MW"
},
"reputedly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) according to reputation or general belief",
"source": "MW"
},
"commonly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) As a rule; frequently; usually",
"source": "free"
},
"unrivaled:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) better than anyone or anything else",
"source": "MW"
},
"sarcasm:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"meek:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing a quiet and gentle nature : not wanting to fight or argue with other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"barmaid:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a woman who serves drinks at a bar",
"source": "MW"
},
"precisely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a precise manner : exactly —often used to emphasize the precision of something (such as a measurement, time, description, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"graciously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a gracious manner; with grace and courtesy.",
"source": "free"
},
"solitude:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a state or situation in which you are alone usually because you want to be",
"source": "MW"
},
"affectionately:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an affectionate manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"soot:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a black powder that is formed when something (such as wood or coal) is burned",
"source": "MW"
},
"namesake:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something that has the same name as another person or thing",
"source": "MW"
},
"squirming:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The motion of something that squirms.",
"source": "free"
},
"ingrained:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) existing for a long time and very difficult to change : firmly established",
"source": "MW"
},
"considered:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) resulting from careful thought",
"source": "MW"
},
"mediator:noun": {
"def": "(noun) one that mediates; especially : one that mediates between disputing parties",
"source": "MW"
},
"mustache:noun": {
"def": "(noun) hair growing on a man's upper lip",
"source": "MW"
},
"trimmed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) That has been trimmed",
"source": "free"
},
"frigid:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not friendly or loving : lacking emotional warmth",
"source": "MW"
},
"superiority:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the belief that you are better than other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"eliminate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to defeat and remove (a team, player, etc.) from a competition—often used as (be/get) eliminated",
"source": "MW"
},
"goose:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the meat of a goose used as food",
"source": "MW"
},
"removed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) away from something : distant",
"source": "MW"
},
"twinkle:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) a quick, unsteady movement of light : a sparkle or flicker of light",
"source": "MW"
},
"awe:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to fill (someone) with awe —often used as (be) awed",
"source": "MW"
},
"ascension:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of rising or ascending; especially : the act of moving to a higher or more powerful position",
"source": "MW"
},
"internal:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) coming from inside",
"source": "MW"
},
"buffet:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (something) with great force many times —often used as (be) buffeted —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"chime:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make the sound of a ringing bell",
"source": "MW"
},
"deception:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act of making someone believe something that is not true : the act of deceiving someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"equip:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to provide (something) with a particular feature or ability",
"source": "MW"
},
"croak:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make the deep, harsh sound that a frog makes",
"source": "MW"
},
"shallow:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not going far inward from the outside or the front edge of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"peril:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"going:noun": {
"def": "(noun) —used to describe a situation in which you are trying to make progress or do something",
"source": "MW"
},
"ascend:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to go up : to rise or move toward the sky",
"source": "MW"
},
"unanswered:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) without a reply : not answered",
"source": "MW"
},
"temporary:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) continuing for a limited amount of time : not permanent",
"source": "MW"
},
"reckon:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to think of (someone or something) as being something specified—usually used as (be) reckoned",
"source": "MW"
},
"reed:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a musical instrument that has a reed",
"source": "MW"
},
"sticky:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a substance (such as glue or honey) on it that things easily attach to : covered in a substance that things stick to",
"source": "MW"
},
"loaded:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having bullets inside",
"source": "MW"
},
"circuitous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not straight, short, and direct",
"source": "MW"
},
"phony:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not true, real, or genuine : intended to make someone think something that is not true",
"source": "MW"
},
"clothe:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to provide (someone) with clothes",
"source": "MW"
},
"porous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) easy to pass or get through",
"source": "MW"
},
"inhuman:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) very fierce or cruel",
"source": "MW"
},
"gangly:adverb": {
"def": "(adjective) tall, thin, and awkward",
"source": "MW"
},
"ample:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe a person's (especially a woman's) body as being large in usually an attractive way",
"source": "MW"
},
"suitor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a man who wants to marry a particular woman",
"source": "MW"
},
"accent:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a way of pronouncing words that occurs among the people in a particular region or country",
"source": "MW"
},
"savior:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who saves something or someone from danger, harm, failure, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"toast:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to drink a toast to (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"inheritance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of inheriting something",
"source": "MW"
},
"apron:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part of a stage that is in front of the curtain —called also apron stage",
"source": "MW"
},
"brine:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the salty water of the ocean",
"source": "MW"
},
"tag:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of causing a base runner to be out by touching the runner with the ball : the act of tagging a runner",
"source": "MW"
},
"phenomenon:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"metallic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) tasting like metal",
"source": "MW"
},
"nibble:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to bite (something) very gently",
"source": "MW"
},
"ashamed:pasttense": {
"def": "(adjective) not wanting to do something because of shame or embarrassment",
"source": "MW"
},
"bosom:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person's chest when it is thought of as the place where secret thoughts and feelings are kept",
"source": "MW"
},
"watery:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very thin and similar to water in appearance, taste, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"pinnacle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the best or most important part of something : the point of greatest success or achievement—usually singular —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"ornamental:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) used to make something more attractive : used for decoration",
"source": "MW"
},
"untended:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) not watched and taken care of",
"source": "MW"
},
"seamen:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A mariner or sailor, one who mans a ship. Opposed to landman or landsman.",
"source": "free"
},
"proximity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being near —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"pecking:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To strike or pierce with the beak or bill (of a bird).",
"source": "free"
},
"noisily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a noisy manner; in such a way as to create a great deal of noise or sound",
"source": "free"
},
"joyous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling, causing, or showing great happiness : joyful",
"source": "MW"
},
"misstep:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an action or decision that is a mistake",
"source": "MW"
},
"fumbling:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To handle nervously or awkwardly.",
"source": "free"
},
"lodging:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place where a person (such as a traveler) can stay for usually a short period of time : a place to sleep —usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"sneakily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a sneaky manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"counterclockwise:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in the direction opposite to movement of a clock's hands",
"source": "MW"
},
"twirling:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To perform a twirl.",
"source": "free"
},
"accusingly:adverb": {
"def": "accusingly",
"source": "fallback"
},
"memories:verb": {
"def": "(noun) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.",
"source": "free"
},
"conniving:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) acting in a dishonest way : using or controlling other people for selfish reasons",
"source": "MW"
},
"acquaint:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to know and become familiar with something",
"source": "MW"
},
"gait:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a particular way of walking",
"source": "MW"
},
"enhance:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to increase or improve (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"impressed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Strongly affected, especially favourably",
"source": "free"
},
"sarcastic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) using or showing sarcasm",
"source": "MW"
},
"spirited:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) full of courage or energy : very lively or determined",
"source": "MW"
},
"toothy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or showing many teeth",
"source": "MW"
},
"unknowing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not aware of what is really happening",
"source": "MW"
},
"bien:propernoun": {
"def": "bien",
"source": "fallback"
},
"delouisa:noun": {
"def": "delouisa",
"source": "fallback"
},
"amble:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to walk slowly in a free and relaxed way",
"source": "MW"
},
"shipboard:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) happening or existing on a ship",
"source": "MW"
},
"framed:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a frame : set in a frame",
"source": "MW"
},
"mankind:noun": {
"def": "(noun) all people thought of as one group : humankind",
"source": "MW"
},
"undertow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a current in the sea or ocean that is below the surface and that moves away from the shore",
"source": "MW"
},
"uncharacteristic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not typical or usual : not characteristic",
"source": "MW"
},
"bulging:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) swollen with contents",
"source": "MW"
},
"stickler:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who believes that something is very important and should be done or followed all the time —usually + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"attune:verb": {
"def": "(verb) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"uncanny:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or difficult to understand",
"source": "MW"
},
"err:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make a mistake",
"source": "MW"
},
"altered:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) made different in some way",
"source": "MW"
},
"earthquakes:verb": {
"def": "(noun) A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.",
"source": "free"
},
"thunderstorm:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a storm with lightning and thunder",
"source": "MW"
},
"volcano:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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)",
"source": "MW"
},
"brothel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a building in which prostitutes are available : bordello",
"source": "MW"
},
"mansion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large and impressive house : the large house of a wealthy person",
"source": "MW"
},
"hesitance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act or state of hesitating.",
"source": "free"
},
"pleadingly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a way that shows that someone wants something very much",
"source": "MW"
},
"leathery:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) looking or feeling like leather",
"source": "MW"
},
"scraggly:adverb": {
"def": "(adjective) growing in a way that is not neat and even : having a ragged appearance",
"source": "MW"
},
"newfound:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) recently discovered, acquired, or achieved : newly found or gotten",
"source": "MW"
},
"pillage:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to take things from (a place, such as a city or town) by force especially during a war : to loot or plunder (a place)",
"source": "MW"
},
"commanding:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a powerful or important quality that attracts attention, respect, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"peal:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the loud ringing of bells",
"source": "MW"
},
"crusty:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a crust : having a hard surface layer",
"source": "MW"
},
"jealous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling or showing jealousy: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"extent:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the point or limit to which something extends or reaches",
"source": "MW"
},
"clumsy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) moving or doing things in a very awkward way and tending to drop or break things",
"source": "MW"
},
"moot:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not certain : argued about but not possible for people to prove",
"source": "MW"
},
"session:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a period of time that is used to do a particular activity",
"source": "MW"
},
"dice:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a gambling game played with dice",
"source": "MW"
},
"shave:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of shaving—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"feint:plural": {
"def": "(verb) to pretend to make an attack as a trick to fool your opponent : to make a feint",
"source": "MW"
},
"gaily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a happy and lively way",
"source": "MW"
},
"proportion:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the correct or appropriate relationship between the size, shape, and position of the different parts of something —usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"reflex:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the natural ability to react quickly",
"source": "MW"
},
"enthusiasm:noun": {
"def": "(noun) strong excitement about something : a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoy",
"source": "MW"
},
"reserve:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area of land where animals and plants are given special protection",
"source": "MW"
},
"crewman:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a member of a crew: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"slave:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for that person without pay",
"source": "MW"
},
"rejoin:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to come together with (something) again",
"source": "MW"
},
"approval:noun": {
"def": "(noun) permission to do something : acceptance of an idea, action, plan, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"expense:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something on which money is spent",
"source": "MW"
},
"diversion:plural": {
"def": "(noun) the act of changing the direction or use of something : the act of diverting something",
"source": "MW"
},
"stateroom:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a private room on a ship or on a railroad car",
"source": "MW"
},
"meld:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a mixture of things",
"source": "MW"
},
"caricature:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to do a caricature of (someone or something) : to draw or describe (someone or something) in a funny or exaggerated way",
"source": "MW"
},
"aft:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) towards or at the back part of a boat, ship, or airplane",
"source": "MW"
},
"orgy:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a wild party and especially one in which many people have sex together",
"source": "MW"
},
"cute:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a pleasing and usually youthful appearance",
"source": "MW"
},
"hem:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to sew down a folded edge of cloth on (something) : to give (something) a hem",
"source": "MW"
},
"landscape:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an area of land that has a particular quality or appearance",
"source": "MW"
},
"stance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a publicly stated opinion—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"tragic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) involving very sad or serious topics : of or relating to tragedy",
"source": "MW"
},
"trench:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a deep, narrow hole in the ground that is used as protection for soldiers—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"upheaval:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an occurrence in which a part of the Earth's surface moves up forcefully",
"source": "MW"
},
"underhand:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) with an underhand motion",
"source": "MW"
},
"vertical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) positioned up and down rather than from side to side : going straight up",
"source": "MW"
},
"unpredictable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not always behaving in a way that is expected",
"source": "MW"
},
"ware:noun": {
"def": "(noun) things that are being sold by someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"proposal:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of asking someone to marry you",
"source": "MW"
},
"hopping:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) very or extremely—used in the phrase hopping mad",
"source": "MW"
},
"plush:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a thick, soft fabric",
"source": "MW"
},
"royalty:noun": {
"def": "(noun) members of a royal family",
"source": "MW"
},
"inhibition:plural": {
"def": "(noun) the act of preventing or slowing the activity or occurrence of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"obscene:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) so large an amount or size as to be very shocking or unfair",
"source": "MW"
},
"approve:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to believe that something or someone is good or acceptable —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"incite:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (an angry, harmful, or violent action or feeling)",
"source": "MW"
},
"blister:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a raised area on the skin that contains clear liquid and that is caused by injury to the skin",
"source": "MW"
},
"forbid:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say that (something) is not allowed",
"source": "MW"
},
"unrelenting:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) —used to describe someone who does something in a constant and determined way without stopping or becoming less forceful",
"source": "MW"
},
"waylay:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to stop (someone who is going somewhere)—usually used as (be) waylaid —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"diagonal:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) a diagonal line, direction, or pattern",
"source": "MW"
},
"ladder:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a device used for climbing that has two long pieces of wood, metal, or rope with a series of steps or rungs between them",
"source": "MW"
},
"hatchway:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an opening or passage into an enclosed space (such as a cellar or an attic)",
"source": "MW"
},
"evilly:adverb": {
"def": "evilly",
"source": "fallback"
},
"spindly:adverb": {
"def": "(adjective) long and thin and usually weak",
"source": "MW"
},
"temporarily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) during a limited time",
"source": "MW"
},
"untangle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to separate (things that are twisted together) : to remove the twists or knots in (something) —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"roundhouse:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a blow delivered with a wide swing",
"source": "MW"
},
"spittle:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the liquid produced in your mouth : saliva or spit",
"source": "MW"
},
"conical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) shaped like a cone",
"source": "MW"
},
"vegetation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) plants in general : plants that cover a particular area",
"source": "MW"
},
"unbearable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) too bad, harsh, or extreme to be accepted or endured : not bearable",
"source": "MW"
},
"agitation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a state or feeling of being agitated and restless : a state of excessive psychomotor activity accompanied by increased tension and irritability",
"source": "MW"
},
"splashing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) An action that splashes.",
"source": "free"
},
"foliage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the leaves of a plant or of many plants",
"source": "MW"
},
"pitifully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a pitiful manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"befall:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to happen to (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"permanently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a permanent manner : in a way that continues without changing or ending : in a way that is not brief or temporary",
"source": "MW"
},
"putting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) Instigation or incitement; enticement.",
"source": "free"
},
"inexperienced:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) Not experienced; lacking knowledge or experience; green.",
"source": "free"
},
"cinnamon:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sweet spice made from the bark of an Asian tree and used in cooking and baking —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"suspected:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Believed to be a cause or at fault.",
"source": "free"
},
"reef:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long line of rocks or coral or a high area of sand near the surface of the water in the ocean",
"source": "MW"
},
"freely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in a free manner: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"bombardment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of bombing, especially towns or cities",
"source": "free"
},
"idealism:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the attitude of a person who believes that it is possible to live according to very high standards of behavior and honesty",
"source": "MW"
},
"damaged:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Suffered a damage.",
"source": "free"
},
"theft:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act or crime of stealing",
"source": "MW"
},
"sinister:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having an evil appearance : looking likely to cause something bad, harmful, or dangerous to happen",
"source": "MW"
},
"carnallite:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a mineral consisting of hydrous potassium-magnesium chloride that is an important source of potassium",
"source": "MW"
},
"meditative:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very thoughtful : involving or allowing deep thought or meditation",
"source": "MW"
},
"unconsciousness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The state of lacking consciousness, of being unconscious",
"source": "free"
},
"swordsmen:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A person skilled at using swords in sport or combat; a fencer.",
"source": "free"
},
"counterattack:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an attack that is made in response to an attack by an enemy or opponent",
"source": "MW"
},
"purposefully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a purposeful manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"indenture:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to bind (someone, such as an apprentice) by or as if by indentures",
"source": "MW"
},
"sympathetically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) Owing to or showing evidence of \"sympathy\", or affinity; happening through or demonstrating correspondences, whether occult or physiological.",
"source": "free"
},
"walkway:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a passage or path for walking",
"source": "MW"
},
"outwardly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) on the outside : in a way that can be seen",
"source": "MW"
},
"grabby:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) tending to take things in a quick and selfish way : greedy",
"source": "MW"
},
"lass:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a girl or young woman",
"source": "MW"
},
"motto:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule guiding the behavior of a particular person or group",
"source": "MW"
},
"swollen:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease).",
"source": "free"
},
"gracefully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a graceful manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"berry:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small fruit (such as a strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry) that has many small seeds",
"source": "MW"
},
"crafting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act by which something is crafted.",
"source": "free"
},
"callus:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a hard and thickened area on the skin and especially on the hands or feet",
"source": "MW"
},
"broadsword:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large, heavy sword that has a wide blade used for cutting",
"source": "MW"
},
"northland:noun": {
"def": "(noun) land in the north : the north of a country",
"source": "MW"
},
"trusting:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) tending to believe that other people are honest, good, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"settler:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a person who goes to live in a new place where usually there are few or no people",
"source": "MW"
},
"upstream:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) in the direction opposite to the flow in a stream, river, etc. : toward the source of a stream, river, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"eeyan:noun": {
"def": "eeyan",
"source": "fallback"
},
"flanking:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To attack the flank(s) of.",
"source": "free"
},
"hitting:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A series of hits or blows directed at a person or object.",
"source": "free"
},
"backtracking:noun": {
"def": "(noun) (countable, uncountable) The act of one who, or that which, backtracks; a retracing of one's steps.",
"source": "free"
},
"outskirt:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a part remote from the center : border —usually used in plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"arise:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to begin to occur or to exist",
"source": "MW"
},
"deluge:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a situation in which a large area of land becomes completely covered with water : flood",
"source": "MW"
},
"pulp:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to crush (something) until it is soft and wet : to make (something) into pulp",
"source": "MW"
},
"strew:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to spread or scatter things over or on the ground or some other surface —often used as (be) strewed/strewn —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"acceptable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) capable or worthy of being accepted —sometimes + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"appendage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a body part (such as an arm or a leg) connected to the main part of the body : limb",
"source": "MW"
},
"festivity:plural": {
"def": "(noun) celebration and enjoyment",
"source": "MW"
},
"assign:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to send (someone) to a particular group or place as part of a job",
"source": "MW"
},
"fond:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) feeling or showing love or friendship : affectionate",
"source": "MW"
},
"completion:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act or process of completing or finishing something : the state of being complete or finished",
"source": "MW"
},
"cell:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small room that one person (such as a monk or a nun) lives in",
"source": "MW"
},
"purchase:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of buying something",
"source": "MW"
},
"lurch:pasttense": {
"def": "(noun) a sudden sideways or forward movement",
"source": "MW"
},
"wagon:noun": {
"def": "(noun) station wagon",
"source": "MW"
},
"encroach:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to gradually move or go into an area that is beyond the usual or desired limits —usually + on or upon",
"source": "MW"
},
"cancer:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"prelude:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a short piece of music that introduces a longer piece",
"source": "MW"
},
"furrow:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a narrow line or wrinkle in the skin of a person's face",
"source": "MW"
},
"fanciful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) coming from the imagination",
"source": "MW"
},
"tickle:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to have or cause a slightly uncomfortable feeling on a part of your body",
"source": "MW"
},
"drape:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to cover (someone or something) with a cloth—usually + with or in —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"invade:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to enter (a place, such as a foreign country) in order to take control by military force",
"source": "MW"
},
"gulp:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to take (air) into your lungs quickly",
"source": "MW"
},
"welfare:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being happy, healthy, or successful : well-being",
"source": "MW"
},
"slob:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who is lazy and dirty or messy",
"source": "MW"
},
"conspiracy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of secretly planning to do something that is harmful or illegal",
"source": "MW"
},
"decent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) polite, moral, and honest",
"source": "MW"
},
"solitary:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) done by a person who is alone",
"source": "MW"
},
"crisscross:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to go from one side of (something) to the other side and come back again",
"source": "MW"
},
"neat:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not messy : clean and orderly",
"source": "MW"
},
"cure:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act of making someone healthy again after an illness",
"source": "MW"
},
"resilient:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens",
"source": "MW"
},
"slit:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make a long, narrow cut or opening in (something) with a sharp object",
"source": "MW"
},
"peel:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to remove the skin from (a fruit, vegetable, etc.)",
"source": "MW"
},
"hone:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something, such as a skill) better or more effective",
"source": "MW"
},
"notch:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to make a small cut in (something, such as wood) : to make a notch in (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"upside:adjective": {
"def": "(preposition) on or against the side of (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"exploit:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to use (someone or something) in a way that helps you unfairly",
"source": "MW"
},
"perceive:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to notice or become aware of (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"modesty:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality of being modest: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"dump:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a place where waste (such as trash) is taken and left",
"source": "MW"
},
"guardian:plural": {
"def": "(noun) someone who takes care of another person or of another person's property",
"source": "MW"
},
"basin:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the amount contained in a basin",
"source": "MW"
},
"whoop:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a high, loud sound expressing enthusiasm or excitement—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"resident:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone who lives in a particular place",
"source": "MW"
},
"stooping:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Bending the body forward; yielding; submitting; condescending; inclining.",
"source": "free"
},
"farmhouse:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a house on a farm",
"source": "MW"
},
"foamy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) covered with foam : frothy",
"source": "MW"
},
"stealthily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a stealthy manner, furtively.",
"source": "free"
},
"concoction:singular": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a food or drink) that is made by mixing together different things",
"source": "MW"
},
"letch:noun": {
"def": "(noun) craving; specifically : sexual desire",
"source": "MW"
},
"revert:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to return to the grantor or the grantor's heirs at the end of a reversion",
"source": "MW"
},
"hangover:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sick feeling or condition that comes after drinking too much alcohol at an earlier time",
"source": "MW"
},
"hah:noun": {
"def": "(interjection) —used especially to express surprise, joy, or triumph",
"source": "MW"
},
"foolhardiness:noun": {
"def": "foolhardiness",
"source": "fallback"
},
"encroachment:noun": {
"def": "(noun) An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.",
"source": "free"
},
"diatribe:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an angry and usually long speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"inconspicuous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not very easy to see or notice : not conspicuous",
"source": "MW"
},
"occasionally:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) sometimes but not often",
"source": "MW"
},
"plat:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make a plat of",
"source": "MW"
},
"underling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person of low rank who works for a more powerful person : subordinate",
"source": "MW"
},
"rightfully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In accordance with what is right or just; fairly.",
"source": "free"
},
"equate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to say or think that (two things) are equal or the same —often + with or and",
"source": "MW"
},
"seeking:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of one who seeks; a search or quest to find something.",
"source": "free"
},
"dumbfoundedly:adverb": {
"def": "dumbfoundedly",
"source": "fallback"
},
"ears:verb": {
"def": "(verb) To take in with the ears; to hear.",
"source": "free"
},
"disarming:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) tending to remove any feelings of unfriendliness or distrust",
"source": "MW"
},
"droppings:verb": {
"def": "(noun) Something dropped.",
"source": "free"
},
"bearded:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a beard",
"source": "MW"
},
"parapet:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a low wall at the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge",
"source": "MW"
},
"crotch:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"sheathed:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.",
"source": "free"
},
"havoc:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a situation in which there is much destruction or confusion",
"source": "MW"
},
"jabbing:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.",
"source": "free"
},
"capstan:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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)",
"source": "MW"
},
"stories:verb": {
"def": "(verb) To tell as a story; to relate or narrate about.",
"source": "free"
},
"foaming:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or producing a light, frothy mass of bubbles : producing foam",
"source": "MW"
},
"swig:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to drink (something) quickly and in large amounts : to swallow a lot of (a drink)",
"source": "MW"
},
"confide:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to tell (something that is secret or private) to someone you trust —often + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"sheepishly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a sheepish way; meekly; self-consciously; with embarrassment.",
"source": "free"
},
"mare:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an adult female horse",
"source": "MW"
},
"efficiently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an efficient manner : with success, competence, or adequate effect",
"source": "MW"
},
"pitfall:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a danger or problem that is hidden or not obvious at first—usually plural—often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"gwendolyn:noun": {
"def": "gwendolyn",
"source": "fallback"
},
"assortment:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a group or collection of different things or people",
"source": "MW"
},
"jester:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a man who in the past was kept by a ruler to amuse people by acting silly and telling jokes",
"source": "MW"
},
"yelp:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to make a quick, high cry or bark",
"source": "MW"
},
"jamb:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a board that forms the side of a door or window",
"source": "MW"
},
"accomplish:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to succeed in doing (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"ant:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a kind of small insect that lives in an organized social group",
"source": "MW"
},
"monstrosity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something (such as a building) that is very large and ugly",
"source": "MW"
},
"feeble:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not good enough : not successful or effective",
"source": "MW"
},
"victorious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having won a victory or having ended in a victory",
"source": "MW"
},
"roam:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to go to different places without having a particular purpose or plan",
"source": "MW"
},
"arse:noun": {
"def": "(noun) buttocks —often used in emphatic reference to a specific person",
"source": "MW"
},
"downwind:verb": {
"def": "(adverb) in the direction that the wind is moving —often + of or from",
"source": "MW"
},
"steed:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a horse that a person rides",
"source": "MW"
},
"aimlessly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) Without an aim, purpose or direction; in an aimless manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"deceptive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) intended to make someone believe something that is not true",
"source": "MW"
},
"vent:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to express (an emotion) usually in a loud or angry manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"raccoon:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the fur of a raccoon",
"source": "MW"
},
"foam:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to produce foam",
"source": "MW"
},
"sappy:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) full of sap",
"source": "MW"
},
"camouflage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a way of hiding something (such as military equipment) by painting it or covering it with leaves or branches to make it harder to see",
"source": "MW"
},
"vat:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large container (such as a tub or barrel) used especially for holding liquids",
"source": "MW"
},
"restrain:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to prevent (a person or animal) from doing something",
"source": "MW"
},
"stout:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having a large body that is wide with fat or muscles",
"source": "MW"
},
"foothold:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place where your foot may be placed when you are climbing a cliff, a mountain, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"barter:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a system in which goods or services are exchanged for other goods or services instead of for money",
"source": "MW"
},
"fete:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to honor (a person) or celebrate (something) with a large party or public celebration —often used as (be) feted",
"source": "MW"
},
"sheath:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a cover for the blade of a knife, sword, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"hound:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a dog; especially : a type of dog that has a very good sense of smell and is trained to hunt",
"source": "MW"
},
"weep:verb": {
"def": "(noun) an act of weeping or a period of time spent weeping",
"source": "MW"
},
"immaculate:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) perfectly clean",
"source": "MW"
},
"renegade:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who leaves one group, religion, etc., and joins another that opposes it —usually used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"isolate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to put or keep (someone or something) in a place or situation that is separate from others —often + from",
"source": "MW"
},
"rousing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing great emotion, excitement, or enthusiasm",
"source": "MW"
},
"sly:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) clever in a dishonest way",
"source": "MW"
},
"differ:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to be different —often + from",
"source": "MW"
},
"kinship:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of being close or connected to other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"mischief:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a playful desire to cause trouble",
"source": "MW"
},
"conspicuous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) attracting attention by being great or impressive",
"source": "MW"
},
"precede:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to happen, go, or come before (something or someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"estimate:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to give or form a general idea about the value, size, or cost of (something) : to make an estimate of (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"oppose:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to compete against (someone) : to be an opponent of (someone)",
"source": "MW"
},
"holler:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to make loud or angry complaints",
"source": "MW"
},
"wheeze:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the sound made by a person who is having difficulty breathing or a similar sound : the sound of wheezing",
"source": "MW"
},
"complicate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (something) more difficult or less simple",
"source": "MW"
},
"garnet:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a dark red stone that is used in jewelry",
"source": "MW"
},
"foyer:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an open area near the entrance in someone's home",
"source": "MW"
},
"corn:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) the seeds of the corn plant eaten as a vegetable —called also (British) sweetcorn",
"source": "MW"
},
"fugitive:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"familiarity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being familiar with something : the state of having knowledge about something—usually + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"garner:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to get or receive (something wanted or valued)",
"source": "MW"
},
"infinite:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having no limits : endless",
"source": "MW"
},
"collide:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hit something or each other with strong force : to crash together or to crash into something —often + with",
"source": "MW"
},
"redemption:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the act, process, or result of redeeming something or someone: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"grant:verb": {
"def": "(noun) 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)",
"source": "MW"
},
"converge:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move toward one point and join together : to come together and meet",
"source": "MW"
},
"homage:noun": {
"def": "(noun) something that is done to honor someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"swear:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to state (something) very strongly and sincerely",
"source": "MW"
},
"deter:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to decide not to do something —often + from",
"source": "MW"
},
"nip:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to bite or pinch (someone or something) lightly —+ at",
"source": "MW"
},
"bet:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to risk losing (something) when you try to do or achieve something—usually + on",
"source": "MW"
},
"suffocate:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to be uncomfortable because there is not enough fresh air—usually used as (be) suffocating",
"source": "MW"
},
"astride:noun": {
"def": "(preposition) with one leg or part on each side of (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"disciplined:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) marked by or possessing discipline",
"source": "MW"
},
"masse:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a shot in billiards or pool made by hitting the cue ball vertically or nearly vertically on the side to drive it around one ball in order to strike another",
"source": "MW"
},
"misshapen:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) badly shaped : having an ugly shape",
"source": "MW"
},
"unwanted:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not wanted or needed",
"source": "MW"
},
"ruse:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a trick or act that is used to fool someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"enthusiastically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an enthusiastic manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"lately:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in the recent period of time : recently",
"source": "MW"
},
"vertically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a vertical direction or position.",
"source": "free"
},
"herb:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food",
"source": "MW"
},
"swerved:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To stray; to wander; to rove.",
"source": "free"
},
"forewarn:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to warn (someone) before something happens—usually used as (be) forewarned",
"source": "MW"
},
"defined:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Having a definition or value.",
"source": "free"
},
"uncompromising:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not willing to change a decision, opinion, method, etc. : not willing to make or accept a compromise",
"source": "MW"
},
"wearily:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a weary manner",
"source": "free"
},
"foolishly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a foolish manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"wraith:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the spirit of a dead person : ghost",
"source": "MW"
},
"magnificence:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or state of being magnificent",
"source": "MW"
},
"mournful:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) full of sorrow : very sad",
"source": "MW"
},
"beneficial:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) producing good or helpful results or effects : producing benefits",
"source": "MW"
},
"jostle:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to push against (someone) while moving forward in a crowd of people —often + for —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"culmination:singular": {
"def": "(noun) the end or final result of something",
"source": "MW"
},
"insignia:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a badge or sign which shows that a person is a member of a particular group or has a particular rank —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"wooded:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) covered with trees",
"source": "MW"
},
"corkscrew:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a tool that is used to pull corks from bottles",
"source": "MW"
},
"thievery:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of stealing",
"source": "MW"
},
"hatchet:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a small ax that has a short handle",
"source": "MW"
},
"ineffective:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not producing or having the effect you want : not effective",
"source": "MW"
},
"strung:noun": {
"def": "(verb) To put (items) on a string.",
"source": "free"
},
"undetected:pasttense": {
"def": "(adjective) not noticed by anyone : not detected",
"source": "MW"
},
"threateningly:adverb": {
"def": "threateningly",
"source": "fallback"
},
"fro:noun": {
"def": "(adverb) back, away —used in the phrase to and fro",
"source": "MW"
},
"spotted:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) marked with spots",
"source": "MW"
},
"circlet:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a band made of metal, flowers, etc., that is usually worn on the head",
"source": "MW"
},
"droplet:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a very small drop of liquid",
"source": "MW"
},
"undead:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not dead : returned from or as if from death; especially, in stories about vampires and zombies : reanimated after death by supernatural means —often used as a collective noun —used especially as the undead",
"source": "MW"
},
"rotted:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) Destroyed or damaged by rot.",
"source": "free"
},
"pommel:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a high, round part on the front of a saddle",
"source": "MW"
},
"firewood:noun": {
"def": "(noun) wood used to make a fire : wood used as fuel",
"source": "MW"
},
"playfully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a playful manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"wryly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a wry manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"endanger:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be in a dangerous place or situation",
"source": "MW"
},
"bedside:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the place next to a person's bed —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"whining:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act or activity of complaining in an annoyingly childish or petulant manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"readied:verb": {
"def": "(verb) To prepare; to make ready for action.",
"source": "free"
},
"inexorably:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an inexorable manner; without the possibility of stopping or prevention.",
"source": "free"
},
"victor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who defeats an enemy or opponent : winner",
"source": "MW"
},
"slamming:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of something being slammed.",
"source": "free"
},
"dissuade:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to convince (someone) not to do something —often + from",
"source": "MW"
},
"riderless:adjective": {
"def": "riderless",
"source": "fallback"
},
"receding:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The action of something that recedes; a recessed part.",
"source": "free"
},
"overbalance:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to lose your balance",
"source": "MW"
},
"traitor:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"impiety:noun": {
"def": "(noun) lack of respect for God : the quality or state of being impious",
"source": "MW"
},
"cowardice:noun": {
"def": "(noun) fear that makes you unable to do what is right or expected : lack of courage",
"source": "MW"
},
"precaution:plural": {
"def": "(noun) something that is done to prevent possible harm or trouble from happening in the future",
"source": "MW"
},
"unarmored:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) not equipped with defensive or protective covering (such as steel plating) : not armored",
"source": "MW"
},
"unasked:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) not being asked : uninvited",
"source": "MW"
},
"unhindered:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) able or allowed to happen or continue without being slowed, stopped, or made more difficult",
"source": "MW"
},
"idly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) without much thought, effort, or concern",
"source": "MW"
},
"foolishness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) foolish behavior",
"source": "MW"
},
"diminished:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) made one half step less than perfect or minor",
"source": "MW"
},
"afterlife:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a life that some people believe exists after death —often used with the",
"source": "MW"
},
"overmatched:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) fighting or competing against a much stronger opponent",
"source": "MW"
},
"impromptu:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) not prepared ahead of time : made or done without preparation",
"source": "MW"
},
"otherworldly:adverb": {
"def": "(adjective) suggesting a world that is different from the world we know : seeming to belong to or come from another world",
"source": "MW"
},
"deft:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) skillful and clever",
"source": "MW"
},
"lord:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a man who ruled over a large area of land in the Middle Ages",
"source": "MW"
},
"skilled:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) requiring training",
"source": "MW"
},
"hustle:verb": {
"def": "(noun) a dishonest plan for getting money",
"source": "MW"
},
"affair:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a matter that concerns or involves someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"illusion:plural": {
"def": "(noun) something that looks or seems different from what it is : something that is false or not real but that seems to be true or real",
"source": "MW"
},
"observation:plural": {
"def": "(noun) a statement about something you have noticed : a comment or remark",
"source": "MW"
},
"reconcile:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to find a way of making (two different ideas, facts, etc.) exist or be true at the same time",
"source": "MW"
},
"concoct:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"crest:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to rise to a high level before going back down —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"diving:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a sport or activity in which people dive into water from a diving board or a platform",
"source": "MW"
},
"peg:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to fasten (something) with pegs",
"source": "MW"
},
"unleash:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to allow or cause (something very powerful) to happen suddenly",
"source": "MW"
},
"abandoned:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) no longer held or thought of : given up",
"source": "MW"
},
"smother:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to try to keep (something) from happening : to try to stop doing (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"southwestern:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to the southwest",
"source": "MW"
},
"bittersweet:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) combining sadness and happiness",
"source": "MW"
},
"disagreeable:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) difficult to deal with : easily angered or annoyed",
"source": "MW"
},
"shear:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to cut off a person's hair—usually used as (be) shorn",
"source": "MW"
},
"tendril:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the thin stem of a climbing plant that attaches to walls, fences, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"perk:pasttense": {
"def": "(noun) something extra that someone receives in addition to regular pay for doing a job—usually plural",
"source": "MW"
},
"blindly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) without noticing or seeming to see anything",
"source": "MW"
},
"cohesive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing people to be closely united",
"source": "MW"
},
"amusement:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the feeling of being amused or entertained",
"source": "MW"
},
"inconvenience:singular": {
"def": "(noun) something that causes trouble or problems : something that is inconvenient",
"source": "MW"
},
"spurt:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) an amount of liquid, flame, etc., that comes out of something suddenly",
"source": "MW"
},
"thump:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a loud, deep sound made especially when a heavy object hits something",
"source": "MW"
},
"significant:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very important",
"source": "MW"
},
"budding:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) beginning to develop",
"source": "MW"
},
"plod:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to walk slowly and usually heavily : trudge",
"source": "MW"
},
"clump:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to form a mass or clump",
"source": "MW"
},
"stooge:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a weak or unimportant person who is controlled by a powerful person, organization, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"stony:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) full of stones",
"source": "MW"
},
"illumination:singular": {
"def": "(noun) light that comes into a room, that shines on something, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"ramming:noun": {
"def": "(noun) A collision, where something is rammed.",
"source": "free"
},
"gully:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a long, narrow cut or low area in the ground that water moves through when it rains",
"source": "MW"
},
"menacingly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a menacing manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"teem:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to come down heavily : pour",
"source": "MW"
},
"wrath:noun": {
"def": "(noun) extreme anger —sometimes used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"sulfuric:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or containing sulfur especially with a higher valence than sulfurous compounds",
"source": "MW"
},
"dripping:adjective": {
"def": "(noun) the fat and juices that come out of meat during cooking (US) (Brit)",
"source": "MW"
},
"swishing:adjective": {
"def": "(verb) To make a rustling sound while moving.",
"source": "free"
},
"archway:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a passage that goes under an arch; also : an arch over a passage",
"source": "MW"
},
"stalagmite:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a pointed piece of rock that sticks up from the floor of a cave and that is formed by dripping water which contains minerals",
"source": "MW"
},
"starkness:noun": {
"def": "starkness",
"source": "fallback"
},
"impetuous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) acting or done quickly and without thought : controlled by emotion rather than thought : impulsive",
"source": "MW"
},
"simultaneously:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) Occurring at the same time.",
"source": "free"
},
"grinding:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very harsh or difficult : continuing without getting any better",
"source": "MW"
},
"cautious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) careful about avoiding danger or risk",
"source": "MW"
},
"counterpart:noun": {
"def": "(noun) someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another",
"source": "MW"
},
"overseer:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who watches and directs the work of other people in order to be sure that a job is done correctly",
"source": "MW"
},
"seemingly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) outwardly or apparently —used to indicate how something appears or seems",
"source": "MW"
},
"empathy:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions : the ability to share someone else's feelings",
"source": "MW"
},
"noon:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the middle of the day : 12 o'clock in the daytime —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"nonetheless:adjective": {
"def": "(adverb) in spite of what has just been said : nevertheless",
"source": "MW"
},
"ironically:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) in an ironic manner",
"source": "MW"
},
"indignantly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an indignant manner",
"source": "free"
},
"thrive:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed",
"source": "MW"
},
"skeptical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)",
"source": "MW"
},
"acutely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an acute manner",
"source": "free"
},
"bouncing:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very healthy and active",
"source": "MW"
},
"despondently:adverb": {
"def": "despondently",
"source": "fallback"
},
"yelling:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The act of producing a yell.",
"source": "free"
},
"tossing:noun": {
"def": "(noun) The motion of something that tosses; a throwing or sudden rising and falling.",
"source": "free"
},
"gravely:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a grave or serious manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"tenderness:noun": {
"def": "(noun) gentleness and affection",
"source": "MW"
},
"magistrate:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a local official who has some of the powers of a judge",
"source": "MW"
},
"callous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people",
"source": "MW"
},
"catalogue:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) To put into a catalogue.",
"source": "free"
},
"justification:singular": {
"def": "(noun) an acceptable reason for doing something : something that justifies an action",
"source": "MW"
},
"varied:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) having many forms or types : including many different things",
"source": "MW"
},
"fluidly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In a fluid manner; smoothly.",
"source": "free"
},
"embed:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to place or set (something) firmly in something else —often used figuratively",
"source": "MW"
},
"absently:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) In an absent-minded or abstracted manner.",
"source": "free"
},
"diabolical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) extremely evil",
"source": "MW"
},
"trudge:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to walk slowly and heavily because you are tired or working very hard",
"source": "MW"
},
"charged:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing or causing strong feelings —often + up",
"source": "MW"
},
"dent:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to make a dent in (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"armband:noun": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"whack:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) with great force",
"source": "MW"
},
"grate:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a metal frame with bars across it that is used in a fireplace or to cover an opening",
"source": "MW"
},
"spew:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to flow out of something in a fast and forceful way",
"source": "MW"
},
"repertoire:noun": {
"def": "(noun) all the things that a person is able to do —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"budge:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to move slightly—usually used in negative statements",
"source": "MW"
},
"conduit:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a pipe or tube through which something (such as water or wire) passes",
"source": "MW"
},
"rotate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to move or turn in a circle",
"source": "MW"
},
"buck:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a male animal (such as a male deer)",
"source": "MW"
},
"contradiction:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a difference or disagreement between two things which means that both cannot be true",
"source": "MW"
},
"intervene:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to happen as an unrelated event that causes a delay or problem",
"source": "MW"
},
"sustain:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to deal with or experience (something bad or unpleasant) : suffer",
"source": "MW"
},
"ranking:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the position of a person or thing in the rankings",
"source": "MW"
},
"dedication:singular": {
"def": "(noun) 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",
"source": "MW"
},
"leak:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to let something (such as a liquid or gas) in or out through a hole in a surface",
"source": "MW"
},
"divert:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to take the attention of (someone) away from something or someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"distinction:singular": {
"def": "(noun) a difference that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. : a noticeable difference between things or people",
"source": "MW"
},
"explicit:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing or referring very openly to nudity, violence, or sexual activity",
"source": "MW"
},
"sphere:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a round object : globe",
"source": "MW"
},
"dense:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) crowded with people",
"source": "MW"
},
"induce:gerund": {
"def": "(verb) to cause (something) to happen or exist",
"source": "MW"
},
"span:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to cross over (something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"threshold:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the point or level at which something begins or changes",
"source": "MW"
},
"timber:noun": {
"def": "(noun) —used as an interjection to warn people nearby that a cut tree is about to fall",
"source": "MW"
},
"scope:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an instrument (such as a telescope or microscope) that is used to look at things",
"source": "MW"
},
"revelation:plural": {
"def": "(noun) an act of making something known : an act of revealing something in usually a surprising way —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"mutual:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) shared between two or more people or groups",
"source": "MW"
},
"vague:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) not clear in meaning : stated in a way that is general and not specific",
"source": "MW"
},
"remainder:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc. —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"dimension:plural": {
"def": "(noun) 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)",
"source": "MW"
},
"substitute:gerund": {
"def": "(noun) a player who takes the place of another player during a game",
"source": "MW"
},
"devil:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an evil spirit",
"source": "MW"
},
"ironic:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) strange or funny because something (such as a situation) is different from what you expected",
"source": "MW"
},
"lobby:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building (such as a hotel or theater)",
"source": "MW"
},
"kidney:noun": {
"def": "(noun) an animal kidney used as food",
"source": "MW"
},
"frustrated:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very angry, discouraged, or upset because of being unable to do or complete something",
"source": "MW"
},
"endure:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to experience (pain or suffering) for a long time",
"source": "MW"
},
"pirate:verb": {
"def": "(noun) someone who attacks and steals from a ship at sea —often used before another noun",
"source": "MW"
},
"elevate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to raise (someone) to a higher rank or level",
"source": "MW"
},
"precision:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality of being precise : exactness or accuracy —often used after with",
"source": "MW"
},
"magnetic:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of or relating to a magnet or magnetism",
"source": "MW"
},
"refuge:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a place that provides shelter or protection —often + for",
"source": "MW"
},
"absent:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) showing that a person is thinking about something else : showing a lack of attention to what is happening or being said",
"source": "MW"
},
"discard:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to remove (a playing card) from your hand in a card game",
"source": "MW"
},
"applaud:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to strike the hands together over and over to show approval or praise",
"source": "MW"
},
"nonsense:noun": {
"def": "(noun) words or ideas that are foolish or untrue",
"source": "MW"
},
"vow:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a serious promise to do something or to behave in a certain way",
"source": "MW"
},
"hostile:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) unpleasant or harsh",
"source": "MW"
},
"rational:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) based on facts or reason and not on emotions or feelings",
"source": "MW"
},
"privilege:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to give an advantage that others do not have to (someone or something)",
"source": "MW"
},
"hail:noun": {
"def": "(verb) —used with it to say that hail is falling",
"source": "MW"
},
"efficiency:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy : the quality or degree of being efficient (technical)",
"source": "MW"
},
"precedent:singular": {
"def": "(noun) something done or said that can be used as an example or rule to be followed in the future",
"source": "MW"
},
"elevation:singular": {
"def": "(noun) an act or result of lifting or raising someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"acceptance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of accepting something or someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"consistency:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or fact of having parts that agree with each other",
"source": "MW"
},
"inflict:infinitive": {
"def": "(verb) to cause someone to experience or be affected by (something unpleasant or harmful) —often + on or upon",
"source": "MW"
},
"insulting:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) rude or offensive : showing a lack of respect —sometimes + to",
"source": "MW"
},
"relinquish:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to give up (something) : to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group",
"source": "MW"
},
"executioner:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a person who performs executions : a person who executes people who have been sentenced to death",
"source": "MW"
},
"overly:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) to an excessive degree : too",
"source": "MW"
},
"sheerest:noun": {
"def": "(adjective) Very thin or transparent.",
"source": "free"
},
"compassion:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, hungry, in trouble, etc.",
"source": "MW"
},
"reassure:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel less afraid, upset, or doubtful",
"source": "MW"
},
"ignorance:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a lack of knowledge, understanding, or education : the state of being ignorant —often + of",
"source": "MW"
},
"stoicism:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion",
"source": "MW"
},
"insidious:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed",
"source": "MW"
},
"thankfully:adverb": {
"def": "(adverb) with a feeling of thanks",
"source": "MW"
},
"infamous:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) well-known for being bad : known for evil acts or crimes",
"source": "MW"
},
"conceal:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to hide (something or someone) from sight",
"source": "MW"
},
"raging:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) very wild and violent",
"source": "MW"
},
"intimate:verb": {
"def": "(adjective) very personal or private",
"source": "MW"
},
"integrity:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the state of being complete or whole",
"source": "MW"
},
"philosophical:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or based on philosophy",
"source": "MW"
},
"shrink:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to become smaller in amount, size, or value",
"source": "MW"
},
"toll:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the number of people who are killed or injured in an accident, disaster, war, etc.—usually singular",
"source": "MW"
},
"massacre:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to violently kill (a group of people) : slaughter",
"source": "MW"
},
"abuse:verb": {
"def": "(noun) the act or practice of abusing someone or something: such as",
"source": "MW"
},
"interference:singular": {
"def": "(noun) involvement in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted : the act of interfering",
"source": "MW"
},
"forthcoming:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) honest and open",
"source": "MW"
},
"probe:noun": {
"def": "(verb) to ask a lot of questions in order to find secret or hidden information about someone or something",
"source": "MW"
},
"disposal:noun": {
"def": "(noun) the act of giving control or ownership of land, possessions, etc., to someone",
"source": "MW"
},
"violate:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to take away, interfere with, or ignore (something, such as a person's rights or privacy) in an unfair or illegal way",
"source": "MW"
},
"trio:noun": {
"def": "(noun) a group of three people or things",
"source": "MW"
},
"compromise:verb": {
"def": "(verb) to expose (something) to risk or danger : endanger",
"source": "MW"
},
"decisive:adjective": {
"def": "(adjective) causing something to end in a particular way : determining what the result of something will be",
"source": "MW"
},
"warfare:noun": {
"def": "(noun) military fighting in a war",
"source": "MW"
}
}