vocab1 439 words

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

the ability to see; the visual faculty

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

support by placing against something solid or rigid

stop operating or functioning

an aggressive and violent young criminal

mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium

a long narrow opening

hard to endure

come to terms

an act of betrayal

coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem

a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

a disappointing disparity

pose a threat to; present a danger to

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

get the better of

beginning to develop

causing or marked by grief or anguish

something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

a decision to reverse an earlier decision

the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

without reservation or concealment

rise to one's feet

move backwards from a certain position

a disorderly crowd of people

any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats

make into a demon

the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

incapable of or resistant to bending

give expression to

center upon

move around in a circular motion

have as a center

being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym

reciprocal action and reaction

earthy and sexually explicit

at top speed

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

prepare or cook quickly or hastily

an order for food that can be prepared quickly

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

giving only major points; lacking completeness

(of hair) in small tight curls

informal terms; strikingly unconventional

imposingly fashionable and elegant

end weakly

use up all one's strength and energy and stop working

direct one's interest or attention towards; go into

support by placing against something solid or rigid

move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment

a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops

clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing

provoke the hostility of

having achieved success or recognition by your own efforts

tending to make sober or more serious

a feeling of craving something

become sober after excessive alcohol consumption

coming back

close with or as if with a tight seal

a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner

a knot at the end of a cord or rope that can slip along the cord or rope around which it is made

a long noosed rope used to catch animals

refer to something with a euphemism

an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one

become smaller or less active

expel from a country

hand over to the authorities of another country

obtain, especially accidentally

embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery

fill with gas or air

a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound

a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.

the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

fasten with Velcro

move unsteadily, with a rocking motion

a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made

placed on or over something else

a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)

supply with information on a specific topic

fill, as with a certain quality

an educational institution

lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

put in motion or move to act

put in motion or move to act

put in motion or move to act

introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions

very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

someone employed to ride horses in horse races

offensively self-assertive

showing poise and confidence in your own worth

an act of joining or adjoining things

cry loudly

an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil

extend out or project in space

capable of being detected

fall loosely

the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery

be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

reveal in private; tell confidentially

sealed in a can or jar

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

of the highest quality

make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

having superior power and influence

a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)

coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude

the state of being inactive

the point of a joke or humorous story

brought together in one place

cease to operate or cause to cease operating

prepare or cook quickly or hastily

fights on foot with small arms

a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made

a disorderly crowd of people

a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

one who is playfully mischievous

connect or link

the tendency to be untruthful

have or hold in one's hands or grip

leave suddenly, often as an expression of disapproval

come from

(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

the skin that covers the top of the head

convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness

make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring

sound loudly

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

a disreputable vagrant

utter a sudden loud cry

move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

without advance preparation

eliminate by paying off (debts)

pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor

a sudden quick movement

a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground

one after the other

a product made during the manufacture of something else

having a speaking manner that is not loud or harsh

cook in liquid

meat from a mature domestic sheep

cooked in hot water

cooked in hot water

a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood

a small flat compressed cake of some substance

the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words

block consisting of a thick piece of something

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

refuse to accept

ask for and get free; be a parasite

turn loose or free from restraint

a hinged blind for a window

miss a step and fall or nearly fall

having or showing markings that resemble veins

the dispersion or spreading of something that was originally localized (as a people or language or culture)

drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

one retired from society for religious reasons

a person active in party politics

framework for holding objects

a person who ousts or supplants someone else

an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat

make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity

tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing

a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications

a public road from one place to another

any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction

spreading or spread throughout

reverse the winding or twisting of

a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)

a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit

fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

according to statute

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

remove (water) from a boat by dipping and throwing over the side

laugh unrestrainedly

bolster or strengthen

without stopping

make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

mix together different elements

abounding in rocks or stones

an inquiry into the financial position of someone applying for financial aid

be unable

discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement

an unsteady rocking motion

the act of mimicking; imitative behavior

serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

the act of damaging something or someone

make into a demon

run off or leave the rails

support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

extend out or project in space

become rosy or reddish

contribute to some cause

a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

a region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity

an explosion that fails to occur

save up as for future use

lacking neatness or order

close with or as if with a tight seal

make ridges into by pinching together

fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

make stiff or stiffer

damaged by blows or hard usage

a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe

eminent beyond or above comparison