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hazy
unclear
vile
disgusting
hedge
shrubs bushes
analogous
similar
confide
entrust
Bizzare
unusual
Surly
unfriendly
Repose
rest
Skeptical
doubtful
Eccentric
unusual
ComposurecollectednessRoutdefeatCrevicefissureAfflictcausing sufferingMakeshiftimprovisedSerialrecurringHeckleharass mockEclecticdifferent varietyAssorteddifferentIncompetentlacking abilityInconsistentcontradictoryMelancholyDepressionDeterdiscourageImpairdiminishConjoindiminishContingentdependentSlanderA false statement which harms the reputation of othersDefamationAct of harming or ruining another's reputationEffusiveOverflowingHeinousHorrifyingFitfulNot steady; irregularCurtailShortenedReticentReservedHeterogeneousdiversePerplexedConfusedOrdinanceA law or regulationPensiveThoughtfulTenuousThin slendermundaneCommonEruditescholarly learned bookish pedanticobsoleteNo longer in usepleaAttractivearduousDifficultFeintfalse attackberateto scold sharplyCelibacyabstemiousunpliableflexibleHubrisExcessive pride arrogantdivergeGoing in different directionslanguidlacking energy; indifferent; slowHackneyedoveruseddemiseDeathPenitentremorsebalmA soothing substance or one that gives reliefHoaxtrickLexiconA dictionaryChaffWorthless matterimpquick to act without thinkingharpoona spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwingbaffoonclownDespisehatredesteemRegard with respectdraftA policy requiring men to serve in the military.MoltshedderogatoryInsulting or intended to insultHerald(formal) a person who announces important newsambulatorycapable of walkingchideScoldVacantemptyFormidablemenacingstymieTo block; to thwartfortifyto strengthen build upQuellsubdueconciliateTo reconcile to pacify to renew a friendshiprefractoryStubbornTruncateshortenDeploredisapprovalculpableDeserving blamerecluseA person who leads a secluded or solitary lifeetherealvery light airy; heavenlyWiltwill (archaic) limpExemptfreed from dutyventurea risky or daring undertaking; (v.) to expose to danger; to dareFractiousquarrelsomebarterExchange goods without involving money.galleyKitchengaveljudge's hammerPantomimegesticulationDispersionscatteringlaxnot strict careless; lacking discipline; not tense relaxeclogTo block somethingVarnishshiny coatingYendesireChoreographydirecting dancesProwesssuperior skillmintA factory that makes gold and silver money.patentA document granting an inventor sole rights to an inventionPalateroof of mouthdwellingHouselapela flap that results from a fold in the front of a coat below the necklineAplombself-confidencecorroborationConfirmationDepleteuse upexemptionfreed from punishmentAversiondislikeinadvertentunintentionalincentivea reason for doing something; something that stimulates actionparadoxa contradiction or dilemmapeddlesellPerjurylieprocastinatedelayPropelpushobscureDifficult to seerevellivelytediouslycarefullyBreachinfractionrectifyto make right correctdilateTo enlarge or expandclapperStriker Of A BellVintnerwinemakercorneta brass musical instrumentelmdeciduous treemongrelan inferior dog or one of mixed breedpedigreedpurebredAlbinolackingProclivityinclinationporousfull of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or watercommencementBeginningdelugeFloodacquiesceto accept without protest; to agree or submitdivisivecausing conflict oppositionsaucyDisrespectfulSavorappetizingscathingharshly criticalschisma formal split within a religious organization; any division or separation of a group or organization into hostile factionsrabidfurious violently intense unreasonably extreme; mad; infected with rabiesrancorA deep long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness.ReekodorregalentertainReimbursepay backReparteewitty replyrepudiateto reject the validity oftamperTo interfere withtautTightsplicejoin bind attachsquanderto spend foolishly wasteSpurnrejectTactiturnsilentStaunchFirmSuavesmoothsuccumbTo give insufficeBe enoughsurfeitexcessive amountsurmiseallegeusurpTo seize wrongfullyVacuousEmptyVehementintensetetherA rope or chain used to fasten something to a fixed objecttokensign emblem or a souveneirTorridburningtrepidationFearvitalizeanimate vivifywanundisciplined; unrestrained; recklesswantonlyWithout a reasonWretchedmiserabledoffRemovedoggedStubbornebullientexhilarated; full of enthusiasm and high spiritsEddywhirlpoolelusiveHard to graspendorseSupportErrirregularetiquetteHaving good manners in your dealing with peopleextrovertedOutgoingfaunaAnimal lifegregariousSOCIABLEGrovelbeginsurgentA RebelLagoonpondinertResistance to change in motionFrockdresskega small cask or barrelMousytimidflimsyflexible thinViecompetearmandafleet of warshipscageyShrewdrifeAbundantEquablesteadyExorbitantexcessivedesperadoAn outlawChasisframeShroudburial clothwritlawDowdyPoorly dressedGregarioussociableAsylumplace of refuge or shelterAccrueaccumulategainsaydenyDelectableeeliciousProletariatworking classForegonelong pastottomanfootstoolintermentBurialfigurineA small carved or molded figureCornucopiaabundanceepitaphA brief statement written on a tombOutskirtoutlying areas (as of a city or town)Epauletshoulder decorationPhilateliststamp collectorentice(v.) to attract temptgougeTo dig or scoopGourmandeating and drinking to excessApologistperson who defends an ideacisternreservoir or water tankForsweargive updouseTo drench saturateSuerto try in courtmarqueeA sign over the entrance to a public buildingneophytenovice; beginnerJubileeanniversayrevulsionA strong feeling of disgust or repugnanceGyratespinerectconstructrelishEnjoyImposerequireFortnight2 weeksOvationapplauseSpectrumthe wavelengths of a colorPeriliousdangerousboardera person who pays for regular meals and lodging RoomerValetmanservantbruntThe main impact force or burdenAdulteratemake impureulcersoregoadto prod; urge ontictwitchSterlinggenuine excellentleeryCautiousTracerydesignUnletterednot well educated; illiteratesojournA temporary stayjolitygaiety; cheerfulnessMunificentextremely generous lavishCitadelfortress that protects a citynosegaya bouquet of flowersgurneya metal stretcher with wheelsetchAn Intaglio printmaking processamuletCharm talismanInsolventbankruptOfficiousmeddlesomenibpoint of somethingfilamentA fine wire or threadfetishAn object that receives respect or devotiondellValleyunnumberedcountlessimpishTo carry out mischievousstaidUnemotional; seriouspuristPerfectionistAmplemore than enoughTherapeuticcurativeIncrementenlargementMisconstruedmisinterpretedsubservientServileSubordinatesecondarycollusionA secret agreementMitigatingto cause to become less harsh or hostileWreakinflictabductKidnappingabsurdRidiculousbileanger bitternessburnishpolishdearthscarcityenactTo make into lawEminentstanding out renownedflippantLacking in seriousness; disrespectful saucycourierA messengerGerminatecome into beingheedTo pay attention to.Imperviousnot affectedHallowedholyfurtivesecret stealthyJocundcheerfuldistendedswollenBalefuldestructive deadlyrampant(adj.) growing without check running wildPrecociousadvancedMitigaterelievelistlesslethargicadequateEnough; sufficientPruneto trim OR dried plumMalignextremely harmfulFreightgoodsrindthe natural outer covering of foodsublimeExalted noble upliftingdivertingEntertainingprimateAn archbishop or bishop who ranks highest among otherstempestuousstormy; impassioned; violentspuriousFALSEcaricultureDistorted PortraitDiscursiveramblingshuckmaterial consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seedsFiberelement of substanceApserecessLeveewall built along a river bank to prevent floodingSoothsayerfortune tellerbufferA solution that resists changes in pH when limited amounts of acid or base are added.desecrate(v.) to commit sacrilege upon treat irreverently; to contaminate polluteAbstrusedifficult to understanddelineateTo describe accuratelyDiscomfitput downTractableeasily managed or controlledDespotdictatorSycophantself-serving flatterervindictiveRevengefulCastigatecriticize harshlycanterSlow gallopTarnishdullfelineCat-likeScourgingpunishgrimeDirt; mudluridCausing shock or horrorCongregationgathering of people for religious worshipstandeeperson who standspauperAn extremely poor personCursorynot thoroughPrattlebabble incessantlydiscourseConversationnaynocassetteContains extraoral films during exposurepatriarchHighest church officialmatriarchA society ruled or controlled by womenSwathebandageFrigatefast sailing shipscomposta mixture of decaying vegetation and manurehassocka cushion for kneeling on (as when praying in church)tranceSleeplike stateHypnosismesmerizedgurua Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacherFlounderstruggleBroodbird family OR worryPeonunskilled laboreranorexiaAn eating disorder marked by constant dieting rapid weight loss and the illusion of being fat in spite of weight loss.bulimiaAn eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeatingEmphysemalung diseaseverdictDecision of the jury.Loomcome into viewwarp(v.) to twist out of shape; (n.) an abnormalityWoofessential materialAlighttouch downCountenancefacial expressionVenisondeer meatVealcalf meatfurrowA trench in the earth made by a plow; a wrinklerustlemake a dry crackling soundHangarstorage for a planesyllabusA brief outline of the main points of a text or course of studydecrepitOld and feeble; worn-out ruinedfraudulentdeceitfulSeismologystudy of earthquakesentomologyInsect zoologyassetAnything of value that is ownedBludgeonshort clublathemachine tool for shaping metal or woodtopographyPhysical features of a placeisletAlpha cells produces/ secrete glucagone; Beta cells produce/ secrete insulinGesticulateshow express or direct through movementGawkyawkwardbonanzaa sudden happening that brings good fortuneWindfallfortunefodderFood for horses or cattleAffixprefix or suffixleewardIn the direction away from the windCeremoniousobservant of ritualputridRottenAromanticpleasent smellingKneadpressGridironfootball fieldGridlockstalledAnemiclacking vitalityPerspicacitykeen visionbanterPLAYFUL CONVERSATIONstuporDazerenegadeA disloyal person who betrays his or her cause; a traitor; a desertervestigea trace; remnantInstigatorprovokerIncitearouseinexorableinflexible; unyieldingevanescenttending to disappear like vapor; vanishingstygianDark and forbiddingpunditserudite (learned scholarly) personsstrut1. supporting rod (n); 2. to walk in an arrogant manner; show off (v)CurmudgeongrouchxenophobeA person who fears or hates foreigners strange customs etc.pecadilloa minor offensecharyCautiousimperturbable(adj.) not easily excited; emotionally steadyusurythe practice of lending money at exorbitant ratesdiscreetcarefulManeuvercontrivancemysticA form of religious belief and practice involving sudden insight and intense experiences of Godfreshetflood