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  1. stark
    severely simple
  2. swell
    increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
  3. slat
    a thin strip of wood or metal
  4. swat
    hit with quick blow
  5. scorch
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
  6. straw
    plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
  7. surreptitious
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  8. snort
    a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
  9. squirm
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  10. spittoon
    a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)
  11. slump
    fall or sink heavily
  12. swag
    goods or money obtained illegally
  13. sear
    become superficially burned (also figurative)
  14. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  15. sway
    move back and forth
  16. swindle
    deprive of by deceit
  17. scarce
    deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
  18. scathe
    the act of damaging something or someone
  19. scathing
    marked by harshly abusive criticism
  20. scoff
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  21. scrubby
    sparsely covered with stunted trees or vegetation and underbrush
  22. subterfuge
    something intended to misrepresent the nature of an activity
  23. suave
    having a sophisticated charm
  24. scaffold
    a temporary arrangement erected around a building
  25. surly
    unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation
  26. snivel
    cry or whine with snuffling
  27. spiel
    artful or slick talk used to persuade
  28. shirk
    avoid one's assigned duties
  29. smut
    an offensive or indecent word or phrase
  30. straggle
    wander from a direct or straight course
  31. straggler
    someone who strays or falls behind
  32. stoop
    bend one's back forward from the waist on down
  33. scroll
    a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)
  34. soot
    black powder formed when fuel such as wood or coal is burned
  35. shamble
    walk by dragging one's feet
  36. shambles
    a condition of great disorder
  37. shoddy
    of inferior workmanship and materials
  38. shed
    cause or allow to flow or run out or over
  39. scavenge
    clean refuse from
  40. solidify
    become firm
  41. slender
    having little width in proportion to the length or height
  42. stem
    a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant
  43. shaggy
    having long, thick, and poorly groomed hair or fur
  44. stalk
    a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant
  45. somber
    serious and gloomy in character
  46. sullen
    showing a brooding ill humor
  47. smother
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
  48. stout
    having rugged physical strength
  49. sedge
    a grassy plant that grows in wet areas around the world
  50. sycamore
    any of several trees of the genus Platanus having thin pale bark that scales off in small plates and lobed leaves and ball-shaped heads of fruits
  51. spruce
    a tall evergreen tree that produces cones
  52. shrub
    a low woody plant usually having several stems
  53. sprawl
    sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
  54. sparrow
    a small dull-colored singing bird
  55. swiftlet
    swift of eastern Asia; produces the edible bird's nest
  56. sparrow hawk
    a small North American falcon
  57. scoundrel
    someone who does evil deliberately
  58. scrutinize
    examine carefully for accuracy
  59. smug
    marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
  60. slantwise
    at a slant
  61. slant
    incline or bend from a vertical position
  62. scold
    censure severely or angrily
  63. scrimshaw
    a carving on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc.
  64. stint
    supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
  65. sooty
    covered with black powder that is produced by burning something
  66. sordid
    foul and run-down and repulsive
  67. stilted
    artificially formal or stiff
  68. silt
    mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake
  69. sneer
    a facial expression of contempt or scorn
  70. swathe
    wrap in or as if in strips of cloth
  71. swathe
    an enveloping cloth or bandage
  72. svelte
    being of delicate or slender build
  73. suffuse
    cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
  74. sludge
    any thick, viscous matter
  75. sieve
    a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material
  76. sift
    move as if through a sieve
  77. stave off
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  78. swallow
    small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight
  79. stifling
    characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
  80. sinew
    a band of tissue connecting a muscle to its bony attachment
  81. sallow
    unhealthy looking
  82. stratagem
    an elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade
  83. sheathe
    enclose with a protective covering
  84. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  85. stump
    the base part that remains after a tree has been felled
  86. stumpy
    short and thick
  87. shrewdly
    in a wise or thoughtful manner
  88. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  89. stubby
    short and blunt
  90. smite
    inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
  91. scapegoat
    someone who is punished for the errors of others
  92. scapula
    flat triangular bone on the side of the shoulder in humans
  93. shaft
    a long rod or pole, especially the body of a weapon
  94. shaft
    a column of light
  95. solemn
    dignified and somber in manner or character
  96. swoon
    pass out from weakness or physical or emotional distress
  97. salver
    a tray for serving food or drinks
  98. stagger
    walk with great difficulty
  99. shrill
    having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
  100. sheer
    complete and without restriction
  101. spurious
    plausible but false
  102. scraggly
    lacking neatness or order
  103. snipe
    straight-billed game bird of the sandpiper family
  104. sate
    fill to contentment
  105. subjugate
    make subservient; force to submit or subdue
  106. slacken
    become slow or slower
  107. supernumerary
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  108. supposititious
    based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
  109. staunch
    firm and dependable especially in loyalty
  110. salubrious
    promoting health
  111. slumber
    be asleep
  112. smoulder
    burn slowly and without a flame
  113. stolid
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  114. sustenance
    the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
  115. shackle
    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom
  116. scintillate
    emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
  117. sulky
    sullen or moody
  118. stroppy
    obstreperous
  119. stalwart
    having rugged physical strength
  120. surge
    rise and move, as in waves or billows
  121. self-indulgence
    an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
  122. sputter
    spit up in an explosive manner
  123. semblance
    the outward or apparent appearance or form of something
  124. strive
    attempt by employing effort
  125. soar
    rise rapidly
  126. subtle
    difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
  127. sermon
    an address of a religious nature
  128. serene
    not agitated
  129. serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  130. scoop up
    take out or up with or as if with a scoop
  131. suture
    a seam used in surgery
  132. surpass
    be or do something to a greater degree
  133. subversive
    in opposition to an established system or government
  134. scrawny
    being very thin
  135. slander
    words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
  136. scoop
    the shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe
  137. stupendous
    so great in size, force, or extent as to elicit awe
  138. slab
    block consisting of a thick piece of something
  139. snatch up
    to grasp hastily or eagerly
  140. snare
    a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
  141. snarl
    utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
  142. skid
    a plank used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
  143. stupefy
    make someone dazed or foolish
  144. sacrilege
    blasphemous behavior
  145. spry
    moving quickly and lightly
  146. swarthy
    naturally having skin of a dark color
  147. scry
    divine the future, especially by gazing into a crystal ball
  148. sickle
    an edge tool for cutting grass or crops
  149. savage
    without civilizing influences
  150. stately
    impressive in appearance
  151. scurry
    move about or proceed hurriedly
  152. stoat
    the ermine in its brown summer coat with black-tipped tail
  153. scorn
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  154. sidle
    move sideways
  155. spangle
    adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material
  156. scourge
    something causing misery or death
  157. scrounge
    obtain or seek to obtain by begging, pleading, or flattering
  158. scour
    rub hard or scrub
  159. susurration
    an indistinct sound, as of whispering or rustling
  160. shibboleth
    a favorite saying of a sect or political group
  161. scald
    treat with boiling water
  162. seethe
    foam as if boiling
  163. strut
    walk in a proud, confident way
  164. stubble
    short hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved
  165. shrivel
    wither, as with a loss of moisture
  166. saunter
    walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
  167. scamper
    run or move about quickly or lightly
  168. scamper
    run or move about quickly or lightly
Created on Tue Aug 14 08:51:04 EDT 2012 (updated Thu Oct 04 12:32:50 EDT 2012)

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