jape
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
guffaw
a burst of deep loud hearty laughter
halloo
a shout to attract attention
yawl
a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)
shuck
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
chaff
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
foil
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
counter
a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
wince
a reflex response to sudden pain
grimace
contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
principle
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
bedrock
solid unweathered rock lying beneath surface deposits of soil
dapple
a small contrasting part of something
fleck
a small contrasting part of something
outlaw
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
dwell
inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of
roost
a perch on which domestic fowl rest or sleep
lapse
drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
cutpurse
a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
guff
unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
skirt
a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women
