booking/CEFR/book_the-demon-awakens_cache.json

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    "def": "(noun) a creature in Greek mythology that is part human and part horse",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dactyl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) The ancient winged demon, Bestesbulzibar, that awakens and commands the armies of evil in Corona.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "powrie:noun": {
    "def": "A small, savage, dwarf-like warrior race serving the demon's forces. Powries are known for their brutality and their use of barbed caps and heavy weapons.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "powries:noun": {
    "def": "A violent dwarf-like race that serves the demon armies in The Demon Awakens.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "barrelboat:noun": {
    "def": "A small boat constructed from or resembling large barrels, often used by coastal or river communities.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "sunstone:noun": {
    "def": "A magical gemstone associated with sunlight, healing, or divine power in the novel's setting.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "rockman:noun": {
    "def": "A magical gemstone associated with sunlight, healing, or divine power in the novel's setting.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "serpentine:noun": {
    "def": "Snake-like in form or movement; twisting and winding. It may also refer to the mineral serpentine depending on context.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "elvish:adjective": {
    "def": "Relating to elves; having characteristics of elves.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
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    "def": "(noun) a usually metal piece that attaches a door, gate, or cover to something and allows it to open and close",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) clear and shining like crystal —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
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    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to astronomy",
    "source": "mw"
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    "def": "(noun) something that wraps or circles around something else; specifically : a tight piece of clothing worn especially in the past by women under other clothes to make the area around the waist look thinner",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(noun) a long, narrow cut or low area in a surface",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(verb) to lift or move (something) with a lever —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) showing or needing little or no effort : appearing very easy",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) ten times as much or as many",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(verb) to not be level or straight up and down",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "multitude:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a great number of things or people —often + of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) not certain: such as",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(noun) the state of being extremely tired : the state of being exhausted",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) slightly or barely wet : not completely dry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(noun) a cord or string used for tying or holding things together; especially : shoelace",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) upset or nervous",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) producing feelings of comfort or relief",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(noun) a full turn on the front of one foot in ballet",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "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"
  },
  "mishap:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a small mistake or amount of bad luck",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(verb) to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise in (someone)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) healthy and strong",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(noun) a person who watches an activity or event without being involved in it",
    "source": "mw"
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    "def": "(noun) large waves that fall on the shore and the white foam and sound that they produce",
    "source": "mw"
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    "def": "(adjective) positioned from side to side rather than up and down : parallel to the ground",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "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"
  },
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    "def": "(verb) to fall in drops",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(noun) a shot that is made by jumping high in the air and pushing the ball down through the basket —called also slam dunk",
    "source": "mw"
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    "def": "(adjective) partially conscious : only somewhat awake and able to understand what is happening around you",
    "source": "mw"
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    "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"
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    "def": "(noun) a noticeable and usually pleasant smell",
    "source": "mw"
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    "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"
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    "def": "(verb) to show the existence, truth, or correctness of (something) by using evidence, logic, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bony:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) resembling bone",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "brook:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small stream",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) filled with anger : having a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed —often + at or with —often + about or over",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) believing in God and in the importance of living a moral life",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) showing no emotion especially when something bad is happening",
    "source": "mw"
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    "def": "(verb) to move up and down quickly or repeatedly",
    "source": "mw"
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    "def": "(noun) a strong light that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide ships, airplanes, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(adjective) having an edge or surface that is not straight or even",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "singsong:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of speaking in which the sound of your voice rises and falls in a pattern —often used before another noun",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "hardship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) pain and suffering",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "chilly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) noticeably cold",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "leafy:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) having many leaves or trees",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "zip:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to close, open, or connect something with a zipper",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "entangle:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to get caught in or twisted with something else : tangle—usually used as (be/get) entangled",
    "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": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel interest or excitement about something that is very attractive, appealing, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sip:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to drink (a liquid) slowly by taking only small amounts into your mouth —sometimes + at",
    "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"
  },
  "fluidity:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of flowing freely like water",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "recognizable:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "coo:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the soft sound of a dove or pigeon; also : to make a similar sound",
    "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"
  },
  "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 threatening",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "subtly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) hard to notice or see : not obvious",
    "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:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) hard with your fist, a bat, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "gag:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put something (such as a piece of cloth) into or over a person's mouth in order to prevent that person from speaking, calling for help, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "salute:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving your right hand to your forehead as a sign of respect to a military officer, flag, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rooftop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the upper surface of a roof —often used before another noun",
    "source": "mw"
  },
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    "def": "(verb) to teach (a person or group of people) to behave in a way that you think is more polite and gentle",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "leverage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) influence or power used to achieve a desired result",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unsettling:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) making you upset, nervous, worried, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "isle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) island —often used in proper nouns",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stud:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decorate or cover (something) with many small items —often used figuratively",
    "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"
  },
  "skittish:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily frightened or excited",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "twitch:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a slight, sudden movement that is not controlled or deliberate",
    "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"
  },
  "clockwise:adjective": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the direction that the hands of a clock move when you look at it from the front",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "diva:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the main female singer in an opera company",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "slyly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) clever in a dishonest way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "contemptuously:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt —often + of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "heartily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an enthusiastic and energetic way : in a hearty way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "meself:noun": {
    "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:verb": {
    "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": "(adjective) behaving in a violent and uncontrolled way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "nobility:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being noble in character or quality",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sensual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to, devoted to, or producing physical or sexual pleasure",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "avenue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a wide street —often used in names",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lash:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hit with a whip",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crestfallen:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sad and disappointed",
    "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"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "belowdecks:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat surface that forms the main outside floor of a boat or ship",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "misplace:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in the wrong place",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "vainly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) too proud of your own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc. : conceited",
    "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"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "overhand:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) made with the hand brought forward and down from above the shoulder",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tiring:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing you to feel tired",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "plop:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to fall, drop, or move with a sound like something dropping into liquid",
    "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"
  },
  "virgin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has not had sexual intercourse",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wench:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a young woman; especially : a young woman who is a servant",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "blond:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of a yellow or very light brown color; also : having blond hair",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "gentlemen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who treats other people in a proper and polite way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "nightgown:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a loose dress that is worn in bed especially by women and girls",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "glassy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) smooth and shiny : resembling glass",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "emptiness:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing nothing",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "intimacy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an intimate quality or state: such as",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "pedal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat piece of metal, rubber, etc., that you push with your foot to make a machine move, work, or stop",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tarry:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be slow in going : to stay somewhere : linger",
    "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"
  },
  "crazed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) wild and uncontrolled",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "uneasy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) worried or unhappy about something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cough:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force air through your throat with a short, loud noise often because you are sick",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lagoon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of sea water that is separated from the ocean by a reef or sandbar",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "withstand:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to not be harmed or affected by (something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "purplish:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat purple",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "splatter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move, fall, or hit something in large drops",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "remnant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of something that is left when the other parts are gone—usually plural—often + of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unyielding:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not changing or stopping",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "overwhelmed:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to affect (someone) very strongly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "grumbling:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to complain quietly about something : to talk in an unhappy way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "emerald:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bright green stone that is used in jewelry",
    "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"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "chapel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small church",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "ebb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when the tide flows out from the land",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "inanimate:singular": {
    "def": "(adjective) not living : not capable of life",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a shape that has a pointed top and sides that form a circle at the bottom",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sliver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, thin piece that has been cut, torn, or broken from something larger—often + of —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dasada:noun": {
    "def": "dasada",
    "source": "fallback"
  },
  "unending:verb": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting forever",
    "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"
  },
  "underworld:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the world of crime and criminals",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unprepared:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fomorian:noun": {
    "def": "(noun)The Fomorians are a race of supernatural beings in Irish mythology, often depicted as hostile, monstrous, or chaotic sea-dwelling creatures or giants who oppose the early gods.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "fomorian": {
    "def": "(noun)The Fomorians are a race of supernatural beings in Irish mythology, often depicted as hostile, monstrous, or chaotic sea-dwelling creatures or giants who oppose the early gods.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "fomorian:singular": {
    "def": "(noun)The Fomorians are a race of supernatural beings in Irish mythology, often depicted as hostile, monstrous, or chaotic sea-dwelling creatures or giants who oppose the early gods.",
    "source": "chatgpt"
  },
  "aboard:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to bend or move",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "encampment:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to set up and use a camp —usually used as (be) encamped —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "prod:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to push someone or something with your finger or a pointed object : poke —often + at",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "spit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force saliva from your mouth",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "abruptly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sudden and not expected",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "ledge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow, flat surface that sticks out from a wall",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fiend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an evil spirit : a demon or devil",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "skid:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to slide along a road or other surface in an uncontrolled way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "evergreen:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) having leaves that remain green all year long",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rocky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of rocks : having many rocks",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "monastery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where monks live and work together",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "chant:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (a word or phrase) many times in a rhythmic way usually loudly and with other people",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bloody:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) bleeding or covered with blood",
    "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:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to reach toward and try to hit (something) with a swinging motion —usually + at",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "smack:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to slap or hit (someone or something) hard",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "damned:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to show that you are angry, annoyed, surprised, etc.",
    "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"
  },
  "curl:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to twist or form (something) into a round or curved shape",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "retort:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to reply to something in a quick and often angry way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tangle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a twisted knot of hair, thread, etc. : snarl",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "corpse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dead body",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "brace:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get ready for something difficult or unpleasant (chiefly US)—usually + for —usually + for",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cudgel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short heavy club",
    "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"
  },
  "mortal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a human being —often used humorously",
    "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"
  },
  "shin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the front part of the leg below the knee",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wretched:pasttense": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unhappy, ill, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "trunk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thick main stem of a tree",
    "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": "(adjective) having a strong and confident quality",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "breeze:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a gentle wind",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fireball:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a huge mass of fire",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hillock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small hill",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wounded:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) injured by a weapon",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "splash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move, fall, or hit something in a noisy or messy way",
    "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": "(noun) a long journey to a distant or unknown place especially over water or through outer space —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "beard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hair that grows on a man's cheeks and chin",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swish:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with or cause (something) to move with a soft sweeping or brushing sound",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "silverel:verb": {
    "def": "silverel",
    "source": "fallback"
  },
  "molten:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) melted by heat",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "caribou:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large type of deer that lives in northern parts of the world",
    "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": "(noun) a group of things that are not arranged in a neat or orderly way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sentry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a soldier who guards a door, gate, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "turned:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressed in a proper or skillful way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "farther:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more distant : further",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "enchanted:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc. —often used as (be) enchanted",
    "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"
  },
  "townsfolk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the people who live in a town : townspeople",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "corporeal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or consisting of a physical body or form",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cord:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin material that is usually thicker than a string but thinner than a rope",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a color or a shade of a color",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "diminutive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very small",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fumble:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to search for something by reaching or touching with your fingers in an awkward or clumsy way —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "waist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle part of your body between the hips and chest or upper back that is usually narrower than the areas above and below it",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stunned:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise or upset (someone) very much",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "grumble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to complain quietly about something : to talk in an unhappy way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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) a person's father",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mug:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large drinking cup with a handle",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "jolt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flail:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or swing your arms or legs in a wild and uncontrolled way",
    "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": "(adjective) not able or willing to believe something : feeling or showing a lack of belief",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "exhaust:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use all of someone's mental or physical energy : to tire out or wear out (someone) completely",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "melodic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to melody",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "turquoise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bluish-green stone used in jewelry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "jewel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a valuable stone (such as a ruby or diamond) that has been cut and polished",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "trough:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, shallow container from which animals (such as cows, pigs, horses, etc.) eat or drink",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "horde:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group of people",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "darkfern:noun": {
    "def": "darkfern",
    "source": "fallback"
  },
  "bowstring:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the strong, tight string that is used on a bow for shooting arrows",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "yerself:noun": {
    "def": "yerself",
    "source": "fallback"
  },
  "fiery:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or producing fire",
    "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"
  },
  "foul:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unpleasant to taste or smell",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an exam that does not count and that is done to practice for a real exam : a mock exam—usually plural",
    "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"
  },
  "accord:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something, such as special treatment or status) to someone or something",
    "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": "(adjective) not causing any physically unpleasant feelings : producing physical comfort",
    "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"
  },
  "retract:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull (something) back into something larger that usually covers it",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "grunt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short, low sound from the throat",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "streak:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin mark that is a different color from its background",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crewmen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a crew: such as",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flank:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the area on the side of an animal (such as a horse) between the ribs and the hip",
    "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:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the foot of an animal that has claws",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crackle:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a series of short, sharp noises —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hoof:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hard covering on the foot of an animal (such as a horse or pig)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cock:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull back the hammer of (a gun) to get ready to shoot",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "vantage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a position from which something is viewed or considered",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swarm:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to move in a large group",
    "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"
  },
  "swirl:noun": {
    "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"
  },
  "instinctively:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or based on instinct : based on feelings or desires that do not come from thinking or learning",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "comrade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a close friend you have worked with, been in the military with, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "chrysoberyl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A vitreous mineral, often pale green, a mixed oxide of aluminium and beryllium with the chemical formula BeAl2O4, used as a gemstone.",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "battered:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) damaged by being used too much or in a careless way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sarcastically:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) using or showing sarcasm",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "maneuver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a clever or skillful action or movement",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "frantically:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bang:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow (something, such as part of your body) to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swell:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become larger than normal —often + up",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "singular:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or indicating no more than one thing —abbr. sing.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "folly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the lack of good sense or judgment : foolishness",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hatch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opening in the deck of a ship or in the floor, wall, or roof of a building",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "forfeit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lose or give up (something) 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"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "broach:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to introduce (a subject, issue, etc.) for discussion",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unnoticed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not seen or noticed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hardy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to live through difficult conditions (such as a cold winter or a drought)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "taunt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say insulting things to (someone) in order to make that person angry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "startle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise or frighten (someone) suddenly and usually not seriously —often used as (be) startled",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "blush:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the red color that spreads over your face when you are ashamed, embarrassed, confused, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "known:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) generally accepted as something specified",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "shaft:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the long, narrow part of a weapon, tool, instrument, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "skitter:verb": {
    "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"
  },
  "shadowy:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of shade or shadows",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow, light bed often made of cloth stretched over a folding frame —called also (British) camp bed",
    "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"
  },
  "drew:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who likes to act, live, or work alone : loner",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tingle:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a feeling like the feeling of many small sharp points pressing into your skin",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tense:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) nervous and not able to relax",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "jab:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick or sudden hit with something sharp or hard —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "barkeep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A bartender",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "whore:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who has sex with people in exchange for money : prostitute",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "trained:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) housebroken",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "moan:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a long, low sound 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 fasten (something, such as a belt) with a buckle",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "horizontal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) positioned from side to side rather than up and down : parallel to the ground",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "futilely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no result or effect : pointless or useless",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "bulky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large and difficult to carry or store",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flick:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short, quick movement",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "burly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) strong and heavy : husky",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "intrusion:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go into a place where you are not wanted or welcome",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "huff:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) in a way that shows you are annoyed or angry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "squat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) short and thick",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "weariness:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep : tired",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "perimeter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the outside edge of an area or surface—often + of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "scold:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak in an angry or critical way to (someone who has done something wrong)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "pant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist to the ankle and has a separate part for each leg —sometimes used in the singular form pant especially before another noun and in clothing catalogs",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "glee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "spruce:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "humanoid:singular": {
    "def": "(adjective) looking or acting like a human",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "forehead:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the face above the eyes",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stew:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dish of vegetables and usually meat cooked in hot liquid for a long time",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "riverbank:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ground at the edge of a river",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "shuffle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to slide your feet along the ground or back and forth without lifting them completely",
    "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"
  },
  "thrill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of great excitement or happiness",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "carnage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the killing of many people",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "footstep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movement made by your foot as you walk or run : step",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dying:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening as someone dies : relating to someone's death",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flutter:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or flap the wings quickly without flying",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "belch:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to let out air from the stomach through the mouth very loudly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "char:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to burn or cook (something) until it is black",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "whine:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to complain in an annoying way",
    "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"
  },
  "frustrate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel angry, discouraged, or upset because of not being able to do something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sputter:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make loud sounds like explosions",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sweat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the clear liquid that forms on your skin when you are hot or nervous : perspiration",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "adopted:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to take a child of other parents legally as your own child",
    "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"
  },
  "sitting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time during which someone sits and does a particular activity",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "predictably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of being known before happening or being done",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stoic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing no emotion especially when something bad is happening",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "kin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's relatives",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "torn:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very badly harmed or damaged by war : torn apart by war",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "archer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who shoots with a bow and arrow",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "telltale:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) tattletale",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "puff:noun": {
    "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 about something carefully or thoroughly—usually + about, on, over, or upon",
    "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) to a great degree : very much",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "breastplate:noun": {
    "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"
  },
  "flex:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend (a body part)",
    "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) an ugly and sometimes evil creature that likes to cause trouble",
    "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 of wanting to have what someone else has",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "breathlessly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to take enough air into your lungs : breathing very hard because you are trying to get more air",
    "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"
  },
  "rim:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the outer edge of a usually round object",
    "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"
  },
  "inland:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the mental state of someone who is not aware of what is really happening—usually used in the phrase in la-la land —called also (British) cloud-cuckoo-land",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "noted:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) famous or well-known —often + for",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "distraction:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) something that makes it difficult to think or pay attention",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lose energy and begin to feel that you need to rest : to become tired",
    "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"
  },
  "squash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to press (something) into a flat or flatter shape",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "churn:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to stir or mix something (such as water or mud) with force —often + up",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hoot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a 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) any one of the curved bones of the chest that connect to the spine",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "backtrack:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to go back over a course or path",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "jerk:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to push, pull, or twist (something) with a quick movement",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "favor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prefer (someone) especially in an unfair way : to show that you like or approve of (someone) more than others",
    "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"
  },
  "upward:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a circular curving line that goes around a central point while getting closer to or farther away from it",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "impossibly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to be done or to happen : not possible",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "decipher:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find the meaning of (something that is difficult to read or understand)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wriggle:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to twist from side to side with small quick movements like a worm",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "facedown:noun": {
    "def": "(adverb) with the face down",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cradle:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold (something or someone) gently in your arms or hands",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "haul:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull or drag (something) with effort",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "spur:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to encourage (someone) to do or achieve something —often + on",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lying:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when a woman lies in bed before, while, and after giving birth to a baby",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "arid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very dry : having very little rain or water",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "understood:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to know the meaning of (something, such as the words that someone is saying or a language) : comprehend",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lumbering:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or business of making lumber from logs",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "barb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sharp point that sticks out and backward from the point of an arrow, a fishhook, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hoist:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to raise (something) especially by using ropes or machinery",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "boggle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be unable to think clearly : to be amazed or overwhelmed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "taint:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hurt or damage the good condition of (something)—often used as (be) tainted",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "coax:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to influence or persuade (a person or animal) to do something by talking in a gentle and friendly way —often + into —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "surly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) rude and unfriendly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "intruder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is not welcome or wanted in a place",
    "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"
  },
  "spinning:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine that was used in the past for making yarn or thread",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "diagonally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) joining two opposite corners of a shape (such as a square or rectangle) especially by crossing the center point of the shape",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "leer:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at someone in an evil or unpleasantly sexual way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swoon:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to become very excited about someone or something—usually + over",
    "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"
  },
  "arch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend into the shape of an arch : curve",
    "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:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tube, pipe, or hole out of which a liquid flows",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "finished:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having reached the end of an activity, job, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hillside:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the side of a hill —often used before another noun",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crease:pasttense": {
    "def": "(noun) a line or mark made by folding, pressing, or crushing something (such as cloth or a piece of paper)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "emanate:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to come out from a source",
    "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"
  },
  "heave:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lift or pull (something) with effort —usually + on",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flatten:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) 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"
  },
  "campfire:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a fire that is built outdoors at a camp or picnic area",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "taut:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) very tight from being pulled or stretched : not loose or slack",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "savor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to enjoy the taste or smell of (something) for as long as possible",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cackle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make loud, unpleasant sounds",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "outrun:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to run or move faster than (someone or something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "snicker:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a short, quiet laugh in a way that shows disrespect—usually + at",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "eternity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) time without an end",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "clap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit the palms of your hands together usually more than once",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "blanch:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (food items) in boiling water or steam for a short time",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "smoky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) filled with smoke",
    "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"
  },
  "bald:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no hair or very little hair on the head",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wretch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very unhappy or unlucky person",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "whistle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small device that makes a very high and loud sound when a person blows air through it",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bucket:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an open container with a handle that is used especially to hold and carry water and other liquids",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "accentuate:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) more noticeable",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "vesper:plural": {
    "def": "(noun) The bell that summons worshipers to vespers; the vesper-bell",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "marvel:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel great surprise, wonder, or admiration —usually + at or over",
    "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": "(verb) to have a feeling like the feeling of many small sharp points pressing into your skin",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "commotion:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) noisy excitement and confusion",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "overhead:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) costs for rent, heat, electricity, etc., that a business must pay and that are not related to what the business sells —called also (British) overheads",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tentatively:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) not done with confidence : uncertain and hesitant",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sour:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an acid taste that is like the taste of a lemon : tart",
    "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": "(adjective) having the inside destroyed by fire—usually hyphenated",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "stutter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a speech problem that causes you to repeat the beginning sound of some words",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bob:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move up and down quickly or repeatedly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "pip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to defeat (someone or something) by a small amount in a race or other competition",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "chide:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express mild disapproval of (someone) : to scold (someone) gently",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine or burn suddenly and briefly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "potent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very effective or strong",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "starry:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of stars",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "boisterous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very noisy and active in a lively way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crisp:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) dry, hard, and easily broken",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "distastefully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) not pleasant or enjoyable",
    "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"
  },
  "rake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a rake to gather leaves, break apart soil, make ground smooth, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "squeal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make or cause (something) to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise —often + with or in",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "blessed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a sacred nature : connected with God : holy",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "caravel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration.",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "tuck:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to push the end of (something, such as a piece of cloth or paper) into or behind something in order to hold it in place, make it look neat, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "taffrail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) The curved wooden top of the stern of a sailing man-of-war or East Indiaman, usually carved or decorated.",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "sprite:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) a small creature that has magical powers : an elf or fairy",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn (something) over by throwing it up in the air with a quick movement",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "veil:verb": {
    "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"
  },
  "relent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "foolhardy:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) foolishly doing things that are too dangerous or risky",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "yach:noun": {
    "def": "yach",
    "source": "fallback"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "gel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick substance that is like jelly and that is used in various products",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "archery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sport or skill of shooting with a bow and arrow—often used before another noun",
    "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"
  },
  "fearfully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling fear —often + of —sometimes + for",
    "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"
  },
  "untamed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) wild and not controlled by people : not tamed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "southland:noun": {
    "def": "southland",
    "source": "fallback"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "angular:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having little flesh so that the shapes of your bones can be seen : thin and bony",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fingernail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hard covering at the end of your fingers",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "undeniably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) clearly true : impossible to deny",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "demonic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) caused or done by a demon : of, relating to, or like a demon",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "puncture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hole or wound made by a sharp point",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "barrelboats:noun": {
    "def": "barrelboats",
    "source": "fallback"
  },
  "resignedly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing acceptance that something unpleasant will happen or will not change",
    "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) of, relating to, or resembling a wild beast",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bask:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to lie or relax happily in a bright and warm place",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bluster:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) words that are loud and aggressive",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "chew:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your teeth to cut food into small pieces before you swallow it",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "nick:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small broken area that appears on something after something else hits or cuts it",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "envy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel a desire to have what someone else has : to feel envy because of (someone or something)",
    "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"
  },
  "controlled:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not overly angry or emotional",
    "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"
  },
  "sentinel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) sentry —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "gigantic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely large",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "trim:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut (something) off something else : to remove (something) by cutting—often + away, from, or off",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "recede:gerund": {
    "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"
  },
  "insignificant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) small or unimportant : not significant",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) To take care of oneself; to take responsibility for one's own well-being.",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "bash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow (something, such as part of your body) to hit something very hard or forcefully",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mercifully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a kind or merciful way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "scoop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a kitchen tool like a spoon that has a usually thick handle and a deep bowl for taking something from a container",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dan:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A title of honour similar to \"master\" or \"father\", used of historical and legendary figures of the past.",
    "source": "free"
  },
  "futile:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no result or effect : pointless or useless",
    "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"
  },
  "sideways:noun": {
    "def": "(adverb) with one side facing forward",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "humming:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a low continuous sound",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "puny:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) small and weak",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "volley:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a shot or kick made by hitting a ball before it touches the ground",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "needed:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something) : to require (something) —often used of things",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "upright:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a board or pole placed in a vertical position to support something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "maiden:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a young girl or woman who is not married",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "nephew:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a son of your brother or sister",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "embarrass:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel confused and foolish in front of other people",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "slumber:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a party where one or more people (usually girls) stay overnight at one person's house : sleepover",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "defensible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be thought of as good or acceptable",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "overtake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move up to and past (someone or something that is in front of you) by moving faster —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "slant:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick movement with a sharp knife or weapon to cut someone or something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "moonlight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the light of the moon",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unceremoniously:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or done very suddenly and quickly with no effort to be careful or polite",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "perfection:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) something that cannot be improved : something that is perfect",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "celestite:noun": {
    "def": "celestite",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "silvery:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) shiny and white or light gray in color like silver",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "ferocity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very fierce or violent quality : the quality or state of being ferocious",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "continual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening again and again within short periods of time",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "sculpt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a part of your body) more muscular by doing exercises",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "underbrush:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) plants, bushes, and small trees growing under larger trees in a forest : undergrowth",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "slick:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin layer of liquid that makes a surface very slippery; especially : oil slick",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "veer:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to change direction quickly or suddenly —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "solemnly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) very serious or formal in manner, behavior, or expression",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bulge:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden increase",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "marvelous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good or enjoyable : wonderful",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "truthfully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing or expressing the truth",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "equinox:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or occurring in the spring",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "paramount:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) very important : of highest rank or importance",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "amuse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make someone laugh or smile : to entertain (someone) in a light and pleasant way",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "derisively:adverb": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling that people express when they criticize and laugh at someone or something in an insulting way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "whirl:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn rapidly in circles : spin",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "lovemaking:gerund": {
    "def": "(noun) sexual activity : the act of making love : sexual intercourse",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fell:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go down quickly from a high place or position",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "mischievous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) intended to harm someone or someone's reputation",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "akin:verb": {
    "def": "(adjective) similar or related —usually + to",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crinkle:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, thin line that appears on a surface—usually plural",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "tis:noun": {
    "def": "(unknown) —used as a contraction of \"it is\"",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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": "(unknown) —used as a contraction of we had or we would",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "agonize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think or worry very much about something—usually + about or over",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "coursed:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or flow quickly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lookout:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who watches an area and warns others if there is danger",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a fin at the back end of a fish, whale, etc.",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "gurgle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a sound like a liquid boiling or bubbling",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "undeniable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) clearly true : impossible to deny",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "returned:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring, give, send, or take (something) to the place that it came from or the place where it should go",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "tenet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a belief or idea that is very important to a group",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "barrage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a heavy and continuous firing of weapons during a battle",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "revelry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a wild and noisy celebration",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "deftly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to do something quickly and accurately",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "plummet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, etc. : plunge",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "pedestal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used to describe the position of someone who is admired, successful, etc.",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "visage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's face",
    "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) a sharp or pointed object that sticks out of something and is part of a row of similar objects",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "bowyer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A person who makes or sells bows (for use with arrows).",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "triangular:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) shaped like a triangle",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rouse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to wake (someone) from sleep —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rot:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of rotting or the condition that results when something rots —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "bracer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "treachery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of harming someone who trusts you",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "propel:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to push or drive (someone or something) forward or in a particular direction —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "carbuncle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a jewel (such as a garnet) that is cut into a rounded shape",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "stealthy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) quiet and secret in order to avoid being noticed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swoop:gerund": {
    "def": "(adjective) very fierce or cruel",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "tangible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be touched or felt",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "agitate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to disturb, excite, or anger (someone)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lump:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form lumps : to become lumpy",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "stain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be marked or damaged by a stain",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "measured:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done with thought and care",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "reverently:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing a lot of respect : very respectful",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "labor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) very hard physical work that someone is forced to do",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "sponge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of sea animal from which natural sponges are made",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "ascent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of rising, moving, or climbing up—usually singular",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "fluster:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) nervous and confused",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "carcass:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the body of a dead animal",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "snare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to catch (an animal) in a snare —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "outnumber:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) the most successful person or thing in a group of people or things",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "wrestle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to struggle to move, deal with, or control something —+ with",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "interject:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to interrupt what someone else is saying with (a comment, remark, etc.)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stoop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk or stand with your head and shoulders bent forward",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "craftsmanship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of something made with great skill",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "recollection:plural": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of remembering something or the ability to remember something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "resounding:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a loud, deep sound",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "myriad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large number of things —often plural",
    "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"
  },
  "chimney:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a chimney that is above the roof of a building",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "temper:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) the tendency of someone to become angry",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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:verb": {
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "surmise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form an opinion about something without definitely knowing the truth : guess",
    "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"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "thrash:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to move about violently",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "thrashing:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) very hard with a stick, whip, etc.",
    "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"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "clamp:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to press or squeeze (something)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "crank:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (something) by turning a crank—usually + up or down",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "tan:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a light brown color",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "lure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device used for attracting and catching animals, birds, or especially fish",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "sincerity:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing true feelings that are expressed in an honest way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "musing:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to think or say (something) in a thoughtful way",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "midsummer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle of summer —often used before another noun",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "polished:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made smooth and shiny by polishing",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "uncomfortably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a feeling of being embarrassed or uneasy",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "melodious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a pleasing melody : having or making a pleasant musical sound",
    "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"
  },
  "blurt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) suddenly and without thinking about how people will react —usually + out",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "grating:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to have an annoying effect —often + on",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "horrid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unpleasant",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "ounce:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) fluid ounce",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "shared:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or use (something) with others —often + with",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "visualize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form a mental picture of (someone or something) : imagine",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "riddle:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to fill (something) with something that is bad or unpleasant—usually used as (be) riddled with",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "titter:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to laugh in a quiet and nervous way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "exposed:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to experience something or to be influenced or affected by something—+ to",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "sapling:gerund": {
    "def": "(noun) a young tree",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "slaughter:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) the violent killing of a large number of people",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "attentive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) thinking about or watching something carefully : paying careful attention to something —often + to",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "methodically:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) done by using a careful and organized procedure",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rivalry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or situation in which people or groups are competing with each other",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "petty:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) the crime of stealing something that does not have a high value —called also petty theft",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "maniacal:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who behaves in a very wild way",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "sear:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to burn and damage the surface of (something) with strong and sudden heat —often used figuratively",
    "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"
  },
  "bathe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to wash (someone) in a container filled with water : to give a bath to (someone)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "scowl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an expression on someone's face that shows anger or disapproval",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unpreparedness:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) not ready to deal with something : not prepared",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lush:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) covered with healthy green plants",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "unseen:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a position in which someone or something can be seen —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "replay:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which something happens or is done again : repeat—often + of",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "deceivingly:adverb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) believe something that is not true",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "groin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the area of the body where your legs come together",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lick:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of passing your tongue over something : the act of licking something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "agility:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to move quickly and easily",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "erase:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (something written) by rubbing or scraping so that it can no longer be seen",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "bustle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) noisy or busy activity",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "populous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a large population",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "predicament:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a difficult or unpleasant situation",
    "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"
  },
  "garish:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) too bright or colorful",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "baldric:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) A belt used to hold a sword, sometimes richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "impart:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) known to someone",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "mainmast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) The chief, and tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "elm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the wood of an elm",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "stature:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the level of respect that people have for a successful person, organization, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sparring:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who helps a boxer practice : someone a boxer spars with for training",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "overrun:noun": {
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "faraway:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) very distant",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rigging:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (a boat or ship) with ropes, sails, etc.",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "feathered:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a feather in or on (something)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "clasp:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold (someone or something) tightly with your hands or arms",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "chewing:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to bite on (something) repeatedly with the teeth —often + on",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "smelly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a bad smell",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "solace:noun": {
    "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": "(noun) a person and especially a man who is greatly loved or admired",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "twirl:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn (something) around and around quickly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dirk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A long Scottish dagger with a straight blade.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "stabbing:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) an attack in which someone is wounded with a pointed weapon (such as a knife)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "pluck:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove some or all of the feathers or hairs from (something)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "borne:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to accept or endure (something) —usually used in questions and negative statements with can, can't, could, and couldn't (US)—+ for",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "proclamation:plural": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of saying something in a public, official, or definite way : the act of proclaiming something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bartender:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who serves drinks at a bar or restaurant",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "gown:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, formal dress that a woman wears especially during a special event",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lazily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving slowly",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "prow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the front of a ship",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "ram:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) battering ram",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "quarrel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an angry argument or disagreement",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swimmer:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to move through water by moving your arms and legs",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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 flat thin part on the back of some fish (such as sharks)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "uncommon:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not often found, seen, or experienced : unusual",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "snapping:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to move into a specified position with a short, sharp sound",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "spray:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance made from a chemical found in peppers that causes temporary blindness and pain to the nose, throat, and skin when it is sprayed on someone",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "decree:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official decision made by a court of law",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "loved:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel sexual or romantic love for (someone)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "silhouette:plural": {
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "ballista:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "coil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a wire wound into circles that carries electricity",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "magnetite:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) A magnetic mineral, Fe3O4, one of the primary ores of iron. It has also been called lodestone.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "daylight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the light of the sun and sky during the day : the natural light of day",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "inflection:plural": {
    "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"
  },
  "gratitude:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that something should be done for or given to someone",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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) A corridor in a building that connects rooms.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "woodland:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) land covered with trees and bushes : forest —often used before another noun —often plural",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sever:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut off (something) : to remove or separate (something) by cutting",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "escort:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of vehicles, ships, or planes that provide protection",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "meager:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having enough of something (such as money or food) for comfort or happiness",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "midair:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a region in the air not close to the ground —often used before another noun",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "jolly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very pleasant or enjoyable",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "hind:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) at or near the back of something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "trapping:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a trap that is set as a joke to shock or frighten someone",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "dislodge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to forcefully remove (something or someone) from a place or position",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "befallen:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to happen to (someone or something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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": "(verb) to no longer be with (someone) in a time of need",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "tentative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not definite : still able to be changed",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "unaware:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having knowledge about something : not aware—often + that —often + of",
    "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"
  },
  "emanation:plural": {
    "def": "(verb) to come out from a source",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fortify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to strengthen (a place) by building military defenses (such as walls, trenches, etc.)",
    "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": "(adjective) of or relating to telepathy",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "guided:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct or control the path or course of (something)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "nicker:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) To make a soft neighing sound characteristic of a horse.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "creak:gerund": {
    "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"
  },
  "sidestep:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to avoid walking into or being hit by (someone or something) by stepping to the right or left",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dizzying:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing or likely to cause dizziness",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flurry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large amount of something that happens or comes suddenly—+ of",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "dizziness:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling that you are turning around in circles and are going to fall even though you are standing still",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "prop:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is used to support something and keep it in position",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "puddle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small amount of water, mud, etc., on the ground",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "repay:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pay back (money that you have borrowed)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bark:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to shout or say (something) in a loud and angry way —often + out",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "stampede:noun": {
    "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"
  },
  "unmistakable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "thorn:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tree or bush that has thorns",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "stirring:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or cause (someone or something) to move after being still",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "rend:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to tear (something) into pieces with force or violence —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "grown:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to become larger : to increase in size, amount, etc. —often + in",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "reddish:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat red",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "humanlike:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person—usually plural",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hooked:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) shaped like a hook",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sickening:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a strong feeling of disgust",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "scurry:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to move quickly and with short steps",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "dismissively:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing that you do not think something or someone is worth thinking about or considering",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "enchanting:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc. —often used as (be) enchanted",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "turmoil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of confusion or disorder",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "horrifying:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel horror or shock : to greatly upset and shock (someone)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crunch:gerund": {
    "def": "(noun) the sound made when something hard is being chewed or crushed : a crunching sound",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "relish:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of liking something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "barefoot:verb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without shoes : with the feet bare",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "legged:verb": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the legs crossed",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "deciduous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having leaves that fall off every year",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "northeastern:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the northeast",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "chatter:gerund": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of fast usually high-pitched sounds",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "prickly:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a cactus that has yellow flowers and fruits shaped like pears; also : the fruit of this plant",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "crook:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a dishonest person",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "credence:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) belief that something is true",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "oft:noun": {
    "def": "(adverb) often—often used in combination with a past participle",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "derisive:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling that people express when they criticize and laugh at someone or something in an insulting way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "snag:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to catch, capture, or get (something or someone) by quick action or good luck",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "blazing:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to burn very brightly and intensely",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "locked:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to become fastened with a lock",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "olive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a yellowish-green color —called also olive green",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "voluminous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using large amounts of fabric : very full",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "grueling:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very difficult : requiring great effort",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "eyelid:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to close and open (your eyes or eyelashes) very quickly several times especially as a way of flirting",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "momentary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting a very short time : lasting only a moment",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "windblown:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) carried through the air by the wind",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "gruesome:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing horror or disgust",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wariness:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble —often + of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "respectfully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or having respect —often + of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "compliment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an action that expresses admiration or approval",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "uneventfully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) having nothing exciting, interesting, or unusual happening : not eventful",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "urgency:noun": {
    "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"
  },
  "wag:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a movement from side to side : a wagging movement",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "unreal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe something that is so good, bad, etc., that it is difficult to believe",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "rag:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of cloth that is worn on the head to cover the hair",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "loll:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lie or sit in a relaxed or lazy manner",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "pointy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a somewhat sharp end : ending in a point",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "butt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit or push (something) forcefully with the head",
    "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"
  },
  "choke:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to stop breathing by squeezing the throat",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "speck:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small piece or spot",
    "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"
  },
  "immaculates:verb": {
    "def": "immaculates",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "herald:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to greet (someone or something) with enthusiasm—usually used as (be) heralded",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "frond:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large, long leaf",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "pliable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) too easily influenced or controlled by other people",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "demise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the end of something that is thought of as being like a death",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "tilt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (your head, chin, etc.) up, down, or to one side",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "tied:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to close or hold (something) with a string, rope, etc., that is attached to it or wrapped around it",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "don:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to put on (a piece of clothing)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "begrudge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give or allow (something) in a reluctant or unwilling way",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "swath:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of grass or grain that has been cut or mowed —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "swordsman:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who fights with a sword",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "brew:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a drink (such as beer or ale) that is made by brewing",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "overbalanced:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to lose your balance",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cauldron:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large pot —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "loin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area on the back of an animal's body near the tail",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "accustom:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become adjusted to or familiar with something—+ to",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "emblem:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object or picture used to suggest a thing that cannot be shown",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stolen:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (something that you are not supposed to have) without asking for permission",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "brisk:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) pleasantly cool or cold",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "grapnel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "sourly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) unpleasant or unfriendly",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "lamb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the meat of a lamb",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "mirth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) happiness and laughter",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "joined:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to come together with (something) —often + up",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "snore:gerund": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of snoring or the sound made when someone is snoring",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "breadth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the size or extent of a piece of writing",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "din:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a loud, confusing mixture of noises that lasts for a long time",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "captive:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is captured and kept as a prisoner",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "plausible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) possibly true : believable or realistic",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wry:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) humorous in a clever and often ironic way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "appreciated:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone) : to admire and value (something or someone)",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "unerringly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) always right and accurate : making no errors",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tutor:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach a single student : to teach someone as a tutor",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "evergreens:verb": {
    "def": "(adjective) having leaves that remain green all year long",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "whinny:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a gentle, high sound",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "muscled:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (something) by using physical strength and force —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "maraud:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) To move about in roving fashion looking for plunder.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "nook:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quiet place that is sheltered by a tree, rock, etc.",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "rowdy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who causes trouble in a noisy way—usually plural",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "contort:verb": {
    "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": "cache"
  },
  "moonlit:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) lighted by the moon",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "graze:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (animals) to graze",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "jerkin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of short jacket that has no sleeves and that was worn in the past",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "extended:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something, such as your arm or leg) to straighten out or to stretch out",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "hoofbeats:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sound made when an animal's hoof hits the ground",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "avalanche:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden great amount of something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "stomp:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk or move with very heavy or noisy steps",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "shawno:noun": {
    "def": "shawno",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "unblinking:verb": {
    "def": "(adjective) looking at or describing something in a very honest and accurate way",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "rustle:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a soft, light sound because parts of something are touching or rubbing against each other",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "dome:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure that looks like the dome of a building",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "focused:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct your attention or effort at something specific —often + on",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "serenity:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) calm and peaceful",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "jutting:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to stick out, up, or forward —often + out —usually + out",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crackling:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) the crisp skin of a roasted animal (such as a pig) eaten as food",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "deafen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) unable to hear",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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": "(verb) to move or pull (something) with a sudden motion",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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": "cache"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "skewer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to push a skewer through (food)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "throe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A pang, spasm.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "resonating:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to produce a loud, clear, deep sound for a long time",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "greed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a selfish desire to have more of something (especially money) —sometimes + for",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "warlike:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) liking or tending to fight in wars or to start wars",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "drool:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to let saliva flow out from the mouth",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "twilight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the light from the sky at the end of the day when night is just beginning",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "morrow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the next day",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "waft:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to move lightly through the air",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "eerily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) strange and mysterious",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "merry:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) —used to express anger, annoyance, etc.",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "outfight:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) To fight or battle better than.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "involuntarily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) not done or made consciously",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "reflexively:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or done without thinking as a reaction to something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "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": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel very happy and excited—usually used as (be) exhilarated",
    "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"
  },
  "elk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large kind of North American deer with big antlers",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "disintegrate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break apart into many small parts or pieces —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flapping:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (something) up and down or back and forth",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "inward:noun": {
    "def": "(adverb) toward the inside of something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "jowl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) loose flesh on the cheeks, lower jaw, or throat—usually plural",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wrinkled:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to develop wrinkles",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "supper:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a light meal or snack that is eaten late in the evening",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "disperse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or move in different directions : to spread apart",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "goblinkind:noun": {
    "def": "goblinkind",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "doubtfully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) uncertain or unsure about something —often + about or of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "intone:verb": {
    "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"
  },
  "conquest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unified:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (people or things) to be joined or brought together : unite",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unintentional:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not done in a way that is planned or intended : not intentional",
    "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"
  },
  "overlapping:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to lie over the edge of (something) : to cover part of the edge of (something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "interlock:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to connect or lock (two or more things) together",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "brotherhood:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man or boy who has promised to be loyal to another man or boy usually in a ceremony in which they mix their blood",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "idealistic:adjective": {
    "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"
  },
  "hoard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large amount of something valuable that is kept hidden",
    "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"
  },
  "rust:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to form rust : to become rusty",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "retaliation:singular": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something bad to someone who has hurt you or treated you badly : to get revenge against someone",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "salvage:noun": {
    "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"
  },
  "disgustedly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) very annoyed or angry about something : feeling or showing disgust",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "vain:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry and give (something) to a person",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "ruffle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) irritated, annoyed, worried, etc. —usually used as (be) ruffled",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "horrified:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel horror or shock : to greatly upset and shock (someone)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "swarming:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to be surrounded or filled with a large group of insects, people, etc., moving together",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "bedsheets:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "catastrophe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a terrible disaster",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "clobber:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a very bad effect on (someone or something)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "valiant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing courage : very brave or courageous",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "getting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool that has a heavy metal blade and a long handle and that is used for chopping wood",
    "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"
  },
  "skidding:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to slide along a road or other surface in an uncontrolled way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "flop:gerund": {
    "def": "(noun) a poorly done dive in which the front of the body lands flat on the surface of the water",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "temperament:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the usual attitude, mood, or behavior of a person or animal",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "disgust:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) annoyance and anger that you feel toward something because it is not good, fair, appropriate, etc.",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "gauge:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a judgment about (something)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "noncommittally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) not telling or showing what you think about something —often + about",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "overt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily seen : not secret or hidden : obvious",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "amiss:noun": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the wrong way",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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) a sound or combination of sounds that has a meaning and is spoken or written",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "testament:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) proof or evidence that something exists or is true",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cushiony:noun": {
    "def": "cushiony",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "stool:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually short stool with one or two steps",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "farewell:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to bid farewell to (someone who is leaving)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "sniffle:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) while crying or sniffling",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "splendor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) great and impressive beauty",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "enwrap:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) To wrap around, surround; to envelop",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "blasphemous:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) something said or done that is disrespectful to God or to something holy",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "odor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular smell",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "arcing:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or lie in a curving path : to follow an arc-shaped course",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "tile:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something) with tiles",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "carrion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the flesh of dead animals",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "lumber:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) wooden boards or logs that have been sawed and cut for use",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "guttural:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) formed or pronounced in the throat",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "sunlight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the light of the sun : sunshine",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "preferable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) better or more desirable —often + to",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crushed:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to defeat (a person or group that opposes you) by using a lot of force",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "peck:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) by pecking with the beak",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "bedraggle:verb": {
    "def": "bedraggle",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "unbelievable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe something that is so good, bad, etc., that it is difficult to believe",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "northernmost:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) furthest to the north",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "slack:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to give little or no effort or attention to work",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "carralee:noun": {
    "def": "carralee",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "bumbling:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to act, move, or speak in an awkward or confusing way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "spade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool with a heavy metal blade attached to a handle that is used for digging",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "suffice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be or provide as much as is needed : to be sufficient",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "underneath:adjective": {
    "def": "(adverb) below or beneath",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "stamen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a flower that produces pollen",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "adept:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a highly skilled or well-trained person : someone who is adept at something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "nag:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel annoyed or worried for a long period of time —often + at",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "fairy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a simple children's story about magical creatures —sometimes used figuratively —called also fairy story",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "circular:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) shaped like a circle or part of a circle",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "distaste:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of not liking someone or something —usually singular",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "coarse:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a rough quality",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "seamanship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) skill in sailing or operating a ship",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "daytime:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time of day when the sky is light",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "frigid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not friendly or loving : lacking emotional warmth",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "barehanded:pasttense": {
    "def": "(adverb) with the hand or hands only : without using a tool, weapon, glove, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "superiority:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the belief that you are better than other people",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "serpent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually large snake",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "goose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sound that people make to show they do not like or approve of someone or something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "removed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) away from something : distant",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cocky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing confidence in a way that is annoying to other people",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "twinkle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick, unsteady movement of light : a sparkle or flicker of light",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "awe:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to fill (someone) with awe —often used as (be) awed",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "ascension:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of rising or ascending; especially : the act of moving to a higher or more powerful position",
    "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": "(adjective) not done in a way that is planned or intended : not intentional",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "upraise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) To raise something up; to elevate.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "awestruck:verb": {
    "def": "(adjective) filled with feelings of fear and wonder : filled with awe",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "chrysotile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A fibrous silicate mineral with the chemical formula Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4; a form of serpentine asbestos.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "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": "ridgeline",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "buffet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something) with great force many times —often used as (be) buffeted —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unmoving:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) Not moving; still; static.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "croak:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the deep, harsh sound that a frog makes",
    "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": "(verb) to think of or describe something as larger or greater than it really is",
    "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"
  },
  "bloodline:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ancestors of a person or animal",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "going:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a mass of air that moves very quickly and forcefully",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "ascend:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to go up : to rise or move toward the sky",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unanswered:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) doubt or uncertainty about something —often used in negative statements",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "breech:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a birth in which a baby is born with the feet or buttocks coming out of the mother first instead of the head —called also breech delivery",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "reed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a musical instrument that has a reed",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "flavored:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to give or add flavor to (something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "loaded:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to supply (someone or something) with a large amount of something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to create something (such as a story) by combining different things in usually a complicated way —often + together",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "phony:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not true, real, or genuine : intended to make someone think something that is not true",
    "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": "cache"
  },
  "clothe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (someone) with clothes",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "cowards:adverb": {
    "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"
  },
  "miserably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) very severe or unpleasant",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "veritable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) true or real—used to emphasize a description",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "porous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to pass or get through",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "bard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A professional poet and singer, like among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "illogic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "inhuman:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) very fierce or cruel",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "astounding:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a feeling of great surprise or wonder in (someone) : amaze astonish",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "proprietor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who owns a business or property",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "reputedly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) said to be true, to exist, to have a specified identity, etc.",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "suitor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who wants to marry a particular woman",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "savior:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who saves something or someone from danger, harm, failure, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "barmaid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who serves drinks at a bar",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "graciously:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used as an interjection to express mild surprise or for emphasis",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "toast:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to drink a toast to (someone)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "solitude:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or situation in which you are alone usually because you want to be",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "inheritance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of inheriting something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "apron:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of a pair of strings that are attached to an apron and are used to keep it close to your body—usually used figuratively",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "brine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the salty water of the ocean",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "affectionately:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing love and affection",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "soot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a black powder that is formed when something (such as wood or coal) is burned",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "metallic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) tasting like metal",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "namesake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that has the same name as another person or thing",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "nibble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bite (something) very gently",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "squirming:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a lot of twisting movements because you are nervous, uncomfortable, bored, etc. —sometimes used figuratively",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "ingrained:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing for a long time and very difficult to change : firmly established",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "considered:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) an object, animal, quality, etc., of a specified kind",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "mediator:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something, such as a settlement or agreement) by working with opposing sides in a dispute",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "watery:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very thin and similar to water in appearance, taste, etc.",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "mustache:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) hair growing on a man's upper lip",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "ornamental:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used to make something more attractive : used for decoration",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "trimmed:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut (something) off something else : to remove (something) by cutting—often + away, from, or off",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "untended:pasttense": {
    "def": "(adjective) not watched and taken care of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "seamen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an experienced sailor",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "proximity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being near —often + to",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "pecking:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which people or things in a group or organization are placed in a series of levels with different importance or status",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "peal:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) the loud ringing of bells",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "noisily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of loud or unpleasant noise",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "crusty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a crust : having a hard surface layer",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "jealous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing jealousy: such as",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "misstep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an action or decision that is a mistake",
    "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"
  },
  "fumbling:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to fail to catch or hold the ball",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "dice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a gambling game played with dice",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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": "(adjective) behaving in a secret and usually dishonest manner",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "shave:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of shaving—usually singular",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "feint:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) weak and dizzy",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "counterclockwise:adjective": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the direction opposite to movement of a clock's hands",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "twirling:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn (something) around and around quickly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "accusingly:adverb": {
    "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"
  },
  "gaily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a happy and lively way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "memories:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) an unusual ability to remember things completely and exactly as they were seen, read, etc.—usually singular",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "reflex:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the natural ability to react quickly",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "sarcastic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using or showing sarcasm",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "spirited:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of energy or enthusiasm : lively",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "toothy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing many teeth",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "crewman:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a crew: such as",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unknowing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not aware of what is really happening",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rejoin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come together with (something) again",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "diversion:plural": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of changing the direction or use of something : the act of diverting something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bien:noun": {
    "def": "bien",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "delouisa:noun": {
    "def": "delouisa",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "amble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk slowly in a free and relaxed way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "aft:noun": {
    "def": "(adverb) towards or at the back part of a boat, ship, or airplane",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "shipboard:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or existing on a ship",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "orgy:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a wild party and especially one in which many people have sex together",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "framed:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to be around the edge of (something)—usually used as (be) framed",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "hem:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to sew down a folded edge of cloth on (something) : to give (something) a hem",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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": "(verb) to be completely filled with something",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "trench:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep, narrow hole in the ground that is used as protection for soldiers—usually plural",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "upheaval:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which a part of the Earth's surface moves up forcefully",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "underhand:noun": {
    "def": "(adverb) with an underhand motion",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "err:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a mistake",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unpredictable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not always behaving in a way that is expected",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "altered:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "earthquakes:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a shaking of a part of the Earth's surface that often causes great damage —called also quake",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "ware:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) things that are being sold by someone",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "hopping:noun": {
    "def": "(adverb) very or extremely—used in the phrase hopping mad",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "mansion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large and impressive house : the large house of a wealthy person",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "obscene:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) so large an amount or size as to be very shocking or unfair",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "hesitance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) The act or state of hesitating.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "incite:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (an angry, harmful, or violent action or feeling)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "pleadingly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that shows that someone wants something very much",
    "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"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "waylay:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop (someone who is going somewhere)—usually used as (be) waylaid —sometimes used figuratively",
    "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"
  },
  "diagonal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a diagonal line, direction, or pattern",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hatchway:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opening or passage into an enclosed space (such as a cellar or an attic)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "spindly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) long and thin and usually weak",
    "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 circular prison, especially a small local lockup or station house.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "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": "(verb) to disturb, excite, or anger (someone)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "splashing:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to move, fall, or hit something in a noisy or messy way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "deluge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which a large area of land becomes completely covered with water : flood",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "foliage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the leaves of a plant or of many plants",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "pitifully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) deserving or causing feelings of pity or sympathy",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "befall:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of falling: such as",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "pulp:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to crush (something) until it is soft and wet : to make (something) into pulp",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "putting:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to go into or through something in a forceful way",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "inexperienced:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) lack of experience",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "festivity:plural": {
    "def": "(noun) celebration and enjoyment",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "suspected:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to think that (a crime) has possibly been committed",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "reef:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long coral reef that is near a shore",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "bombardment:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to attack (a place) with bombs, large guns, etc.",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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": "(verb) to physically harm (something)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "lurch:gerund": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden sideways or forward movement",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "carnallite:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) A saline evaporite composed of a mixture of potassium chloride and magnesium chloride, with the chemical formula KMgCl3·6H2O.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "wagon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long line of wagons traveling together over land; especially : a line of wagons traveling west in the U.S. during the 1800s",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "prelude:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short piece of music that introduces a longer piece",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "furrow:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow line or wrinkle in the skin of a person's face",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "meditative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very thoughtful : involving or allowing deep thought or meditation",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "swordsmen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who fights with a sword",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "counterattack:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an attack that is made in response to an attack by an enemy or opponent",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "purposefully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a clear aim or purpose",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "drape:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (someone or something) with a cloth—usually + with or in —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "gulp:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (air) into your lungs quickly",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "indenture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A contract which binds a person to work for another, under specified conditions, for a specified time (often as an apprentice).",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "sympathetically:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation : having or showing feelings of sympathy —often + to or toward",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "slob:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is lazy and dirty or messy",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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": "(verb) to make (something, such as a river) larger or more full than normal",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "solitary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done by a person who is alone",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "crisscross:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to go from one side of (something) to the other side and come back again",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "gracefully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving in a smooth and attractive way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "resilient:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "berry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small fruit (such as a strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry) that has many small seeds",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "slit:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a long, narrow cut or opening in (something) with a sharp object",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "notch:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a small cut in (something, such as wood) : to make a notch in (something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "callus:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard and thickened area on the skin and especially on the hands or feet",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "upside:adjective": {
    "def": "(adverb) with the top at the bottom and the bottom at the top : placed so that the end that should be at the top is at the bottom",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "broadsword:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large, heavy sword that has a wide blade used for cutting",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "northland:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A land that lies to the north.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "modesty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being modest: such as",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "guardian:plural": {
    "def": "(noun) an angel believed to watch and protect someone",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "basin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount contained in a basin",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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": "cache"
  },
  "whoop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a high, loud sound expressing enthusiasm or excitement—usually singular",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "flanking:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to be located on both sides of (something or someone) —usually used as (be) flanked",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hitting:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch (something or someone) in a forceful or violent way after moving at a high speed",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "backtracking:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to return to something that was mentioned before",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "outskirt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "deceptive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) intended to make someone believe something that is not true",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "stooping:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend down or over",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "farmhouse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a house on a farm",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "vent:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to express (an emotion) usually in a loud or angry manner",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "foamy:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that is like a thick liquid made of many small bubbles",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "raccoon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the fur of a raccoon",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "foam:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce foam",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "sappy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of sap",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "stealthily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) quiet and secret in order to avoid being noticed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "vat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large container (such as a tub or barrel) used especially for holding liquids",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "concoction:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a food or drink) that is made by mixing together different things",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "letch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) Strong desire; passion.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "revert:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular kind of person",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "hangover:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sick feeling or condition that comes after drinking too much alcohol at an earlier time",
    "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:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a system in which goods or services are exchanged for other goods or services instead of for money",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "hah:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) great excitement or concern about something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "foolhardiness:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) foolishly doing things that are too dangerous or risky",
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "encroachment:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to gradually move or go into an area that is beyond the usual or desired limits —usually + on or upon",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sheath:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something, such as a sword) into a sheath",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "immaculate:verb": {
    "def": "(adjective) perfectly clean",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "plat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) To create a plat; to lay out property lots and streets; to map.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "underling:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person of low rank who works for a more powerful person : subordinate",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rightfully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) according to the law",
    "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"
  },
  "equate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or think that (two things) are equal or the same —often + with or and",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "dumbfoundedly:adverb": {
    "def": "dumbfoundedly",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "ears:verb": {
    "def": "(adjective) not willing to listen to or consider something—usually + to",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "disarming:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) tending to remove any feelings of unfriendliness or distrust",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "rousing:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who makes a group of people angry, excited, or violent (such as by giving speeches) especially in order to achieve a political or social goal",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "droppings:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of solid waste from an animal or bird—usually plural",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bearded:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) the hair that grows on a man's cheeks and chin",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) clever in a dishonest way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "kinship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being close or connected to other people",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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 sword) into a sheath",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "havoc:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something very harmful or damaging) —usually + on or upon",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "jabbing:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to push something sharp or hard quickly or suddenly into or toward someone or something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mischief:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a playful desire to cause trouble",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "conspicuous:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a failure to be present at a usual or expected place",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "stories:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a description of how something happened —often + about or of",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "foaming:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce 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"
  },
  "holler:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make loud or angry complaints",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "wheeze:gerund": {
    "def": "(noun) the sound made by a person who is having difficulty breathing or a similar sound : the sound of wheezing",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "sheepishly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or feeling embarrassment especially because you have done something foolish or wrong",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "complicate: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+wsd"
  },
  "garnet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dark red stone that is used in jewelry",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an adult female horse",
    "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": "cache"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "foyer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an open area near the entrance in someone's home",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "corn:gerund": {
    "def": "(noun) the seeds of the corn plant eaten as a vegetable —called also (British) sweetcorn",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "jamb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a board that forms the side of a door or window",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "fugitive:noun": {
    "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) a lack of respect for or fear of something that is usually respected or feared",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "garner:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get or receive (something wanted or valued)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "ant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of ant that gives a very painful bite",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "monstrosity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a building) that is very large and ugly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "redemption:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) the act, process, or result of redeeming something or someone: such as",
    "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": "(verb) to touch (something) with your lips",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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+wsd"
  },
  "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": "(adjective) not having a goal or purpose",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "deter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to decide not to do something —often + from",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "nip:pasttense": {
    "def": "(verb) to bite or pinch (someone or something) lightly —+ at",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "suffocate:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to be uncomfortable because there is not enough fresh air—usually used as (be) suffocating",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "astride:noun": {
    "def": "(preposition) with one leg or part on each side of (something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "disciplined:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to punish (someone) as a way of making sure that rules or orders are obeyed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "masse:noun": {
    "def": "(adverb) as a single group : all together",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "misshapen:noun": {
    "def": "(prefix) bad : wrong",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "unwanted:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not wanted or needed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "deft:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) skillful and clever",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "enthusiastically:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing strong excitement about something : filled with or marked by enthusiasm",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "hustle:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) a dishonest plan for getting money",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "swerved:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to change direction suddenly especially to avoid hitting someone or something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "forewarn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to warn (someone) before something happens—usually used as (be) forewarned",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "defined:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or describe (someone or something) clearly and completely",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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": "(adjective) lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep : tired",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "foolishly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a lack of good sense or judgment : stupid silly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "wraith:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the spirit of a dead person : ghost",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "magnificence:singular": {
    "def": "(adjective) very beautiful or impressive : very great",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "mournful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of sorrow : very sad",
    "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"
  },
  "concoct:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "crest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to rise to a high level before going back down —often used figuratively",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "peg:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fasten (something) with pegs",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "strung:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to tie, hang, or fasten (something) with string",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "undetected:pasttense": {
    "def": "(adjective) not noticed by anyone : not detected",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "threateningly:adverb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be something that is likely to cause harm to (someone or something) : to be a threat to (someone or something)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "unleash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow or cause (something very powerful) to happen suddenly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "abandoned:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave and never return to (something)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "fro:noun": {
    "def": "(adverb) into a position that is closed or almost closed",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "smother:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to keep (something) from happening : to try to stop doing (something)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "southwestern:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the southwest",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "spotted:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to see or notice (someone or something that is difficult to see or find)",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "bittersweet:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) combining sadness and happiness",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "disagreeable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to deal with : easily angered or annoyed",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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) Pertaining to a corpse, though having qualities of life.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "rotted:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to slowly decay or cause (something) to decay —often used figuratively —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "shear:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut off a person's hair—usually used as (be) shorn",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "pommel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large piece of equipment used in gymnastics that is like a very thick bench with two handles on top of it —called also horse",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "firewood:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) wood used to make a fire : wood used as fuel",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "playfully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing that you are having fun and not being serious",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "wryly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) humorous in a clever and often ironic way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "endanger:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be in a dangerous place or situation",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "bedside:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way a doctor or nurse behaves with patients",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "cohesive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing people to be closely united",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "whining:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to complain in an annoying way",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "readied:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare (someone or something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "inexorably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be stopped or changed",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "amusement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling of being amused or entertained",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "victor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who defeats an enemy or opponent : winner",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "inconvenience:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) something that causes trouble or problems : something that is inconvenient",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "slamming:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit something with a lot of force",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "dissuade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to convince (someone) not to do something —often + from",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "riderless:adjective": {
    "def": "riderless",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "receding:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to move away gradually",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "spurt:verb": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of liquid, flame, etc., that comes out of something suddenly",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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:singular": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is done to prevent possible harm or trouble from happening in the future",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "thump:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a loud, deep sound made especially when a heavy object hits something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "unarmored:verb": {
    "def": "unarmored",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "unasked:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) Not asked about.",
    "source": "cache"
  },
  "budding:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce buds",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "unhindered:verb": {
    "def": "(adjective) able or allowed to happen or continue without being slowed, stopped, or made more difficult",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "plod:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk slowly and usually heavily : trudge",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "idly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without much thought, effort, or concern",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "clump:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to form a mass or clump",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "foolishness:noun": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a lack of good sense or judgment : stupid silly",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "diminished:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to lessen the authority or reputation of (someone or something) : to describe (something) as having little value or importance",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "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": "(verb) to formally accuse (someone) of a crime—usually + with",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "dent:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a dent in (something)",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "ramming:noun": {
    "def": "(verb) to forcefully hit something",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "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": "(verb) to threaten harm to (someone or something)—often used as (be) menaced",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "teem:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to come down heavily : pour",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "sulfuric:adjective": {
    "def": "(noun) a very strong type of acid",
    "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"
  },
  "dripping:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to fall in drops",
    "source": "mw+wsd"
  },
  "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"
  },
  "swishing:adjective": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with or cause (something) to move with a soft sweeping or brushing sound",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "spew:noun": {
    "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+wsd"
  },
  "archway:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a passage that goes under an arch; also : an arch over a passage",
    "source": "mw"
  },
  "budge:gerund": {
    "def": "(verb) to move slightly—usually used in negative statements",
    "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"
  },
  "conduit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pipe or tube through which something (such as water or wire) passes",
    "source": "mw"
  }
}