| Term | Definition |
|---|
| hindrance | the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding |
| melodious | containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody |
| blockade | a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy |
| reek | a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant |
| alloy | lower in value by increasing the base-metal content |
| extinguish | kill in large numbers |
| profuse | produced or growing in extreme abundance |
| mongrel | an inferior dog or one of mixed breed |
| seep | pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings |
| fragrant | pleasant-smelling |
| grate | a frame of iron bars to hold a fire |
| squander | spend extravagantly |
| rancid | smelling of fermentation or staleness |
| quarantine | isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease |
| scamper | rushing about hastily in an undignified way |
| abundant | present in great quantity |
| handicap | advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning |
| plod | walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud |
| musty | stale and unclean smelling |
| sibling | a person's brother or sister |
| foil | a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal |
| contort | twist and press out of shape |
| spurt | the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) |
| kindle | cause to start burning |
| raspy | unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound |
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