To the Lighthouse

Viktoryia H. (United States of America)
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  1. entreat
    ask for or request earnestly
  2. dissever
    separate into parts or portions
  3. bleat
    the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this)
  4. jovially
    in a jovial manner
  5. glibly
    with superficial plausibility
  6. lurch
    move suddenly or as if unable to control one's movements
  7. leer
    look suggestively or obliquely
  8. blot out
    make imperceptible by concealing or obscuring
  9. equanimity
    steadiness of mind under stress
  10. larder
    a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
  11. trifling
    not worth considering
  12. amble
    walk leisurely
  13. hobble
    walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness
  14. akimbo
    with hands on hips and elbows extending outward
  15. daffodil
    any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
  16. iterate
    say, state, or perform again
  17. prying
    offensively curious or inquisitive
  18. obeisance
    bending the head or body in reverence or submission
  19. penitence
    remorse for your past conduct
  20. indefatigable
    showing sustained enthusiasm with unflagging vitality
  21. gust
    a strong current of air
  22. hinge
    a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing
  23. crevice
    a long narrow opening
  24. profusion
    the property of being extremely abundant
  25. crepuscular
    like or relating to twilight; dim
  26. vermilion
    of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
  27. perch
    an elevated place serving as a seat
  28. susceptible
    yielding readily to or capable of undergoing a process
  29. incongruous
    lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
  30. poise
    hold or carry in equilibrium
  31. bethink
    cause oneself to consider something
  32. homage
    respectful deference
  33. pane
    sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
  34. hoard
    a secret store of valuables or money
  35. grimly
    in a grim implacable manner
  36. tenure
    the term during which some position is held
  37. arduous
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  38. mast
    a vertical spar for supporting sails
  39. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  40. imbecile
    a person of subnormal intelligence
  41. dabble
    bob under so as to feed off the bottom of a body of water
  42. doggedly
    with obstinate determination
  43. deplore
    express strong disapproval of
  44. garish
    tastelessly showy
  45. cadaverous
    of or relating to a corpse
  46. wary
    marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  47. intently
    with strained or eager attention
  48. paunch
    a protruding abdomen
  49. gorge
    a deep ravine, usually with a river running through it
  50. inscrutable
    difficult or impossible to understand
  51. ignominious
    deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
  52. hillock
    a small natural mound
  53. eddy
    a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind
  54. mottle
    mark with spots or blotches of different color
  55. talon
    a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
  56. dawdle
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
  57. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  58. perambulator
    a small wheeled vehicle in which a baby is pushed around
  59. crinkle
    make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface
  60. scimitar
    a curved saber used in Eastern countries
  61. valediction
    a farewell oration
  62. slumbrous
    inclined to or marked by drowsiness
  63. muddle
    make clouded as with sediment
  64. brim
    the top edge of a vessel or other container
  65. waif
    a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
  66. raucous
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  67. flagellate
    whip or scourge; punish as if by whipping
  68. scud
    run or move very quickly or hastily
  69. tempest
    a violent commotion or disturbance
  70. plaintive
    expressing sorrow
  71. droop
    sink or settle from pressure or loss of tautness
  72. gale
    a strong wind moving 34–40 knots
  73. censer
    a container for burning incense
  74. precipice
    a very steep cliff
  75. buoyant
    tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
Created on Sat Jul 04 01:02:56 EDT 2009 (updated Sat Jul 04 14:15:21 EDT 2009)

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