CSE 2952 1000 words

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  1. abound
    exist in large quantities
  2. accrue
    grow by addition
  3. add
    join or combine or unite with others
  4. allergy
    hypersensitive immunological reaction to some substance
  5. alms
    money or goods contributed to the poor
  6. amputate
    remove surgically
  7. anointing
    the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
  8. aroma
    any property detected by the sense of smell
  9. arrest
    take into custody
  10. arson
    malicious burning to destroy property
  11. ashamed
    feeling guilt or embarrassment or remorse
  12. assault
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  13. assessment
    the act of judging a person or situation or event
  14. assignment
    an undertaking that you have been told to perform
  15. astonish
    affect with wonder
  16. attire
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
  17. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  18. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  19. awesome
    inspiring admiration or wonder
  20. beat
    hit repeatedly
  21. beneficial
    promoting or enhancing well-being
  22. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
  23. bestow
    give as a gift
  24. bewilder
    cause to be confused emotionally
  25. bleed
    lose blood from one's body
  26. blender
    an electrically powered mixer with whirling blades that mix or chop or liquefy foods
  27. blink
    a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
  28. bloom
    produce or yield flowers
  29. blush
    become rosy or reddish
  30. boon
    something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial
  31. bowls
    a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
  32. brag
    show off
  33. brevity
    the attribute of being short or fleeting
  34. brilliant
    full of light; shining intensely
  35. brimming
    filled to capacity
  36. broom
    a cleaning implement for sweeping
  37. bruise
    a small injury that results in discoloration
  38. bump
    an impact (as from a collision)
  39. burnt
    destroyed or badly damaged by fire
  40. burp
    a reflex that expels gas from the stomach through the mouth
  41. caparison
    stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
  42. career
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
  43. carrier
    a person or firm transporting people or goods or messages
  44. cautious
    showing careful forethought
  45. cell
    the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
  46. ceremonious
    characterized by pomp and stately display
  47. charity
    an institution set up to provide help to the needy
  48. cheerful
    being full of or promoting cheer
  49. chieftain
    the head of a tribe or clan
  50. chock
    a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
  51. choked
    stopped up; clogged up
  52. climax
    the highest point of anything
  53. coarse
    rough to the touch
  54. cohesive
    combining well to form a unified whole
  55. colander
    bowl-shaped strainer used to wash or drain foods
  56. colonization
    the act of settling a group of people in a new place
  57. complacency
    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
  58. complicated
    difficult to analyze or understand
  59. con
    an argument opposed to a proposal
  60. concoction
    the act of creating something by compounding or mixing
  61. confess
    admit to a wrongdoing
  62. confound
    be confusing or perplexing to
  63. contemplate
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
  64. contemplation
    a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
  65. contraction
    the act of decreasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
  66. courteous
    characterized by politeness and gracious good manners
  67. crack
    a narrow opening
  68. critical
    of a serious examination and judgment of something
  69. croak
    a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
  70. crockery
    ceramic dishes used for serving food
  71. crow
    a black bird having a raucous call
  72. crush
    compress with force, out of natural shape or condition
  73. culminate
    end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
  74. curtail
    terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end
  75. custodian
    one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
  76. cutlery
    tableware implements for eating food
  77. cutlery
    tableware implements for eating food
  78. cutting board
    a wooden board where meats or vegetables can be cut
  79. daring
    a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
  80. daze
    confusion characterized by lack of clarity
  81. dazzle
    cause to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
  82. decanter
    a bottle with a stopper; for serving drinks
  83. definitely
    without question and beyond doubt
  84. deity
    a supernatural being worshipped as controlling the world
  85. delicacy
    the quality of being exquisitely fine in appearance
  86. demand
    request urgently and forcefully
  87. demolish
    destroy completely
  88. denouement
    the outcome of a complex sequence of events
  89. deny
    declare untrue; contradict
  90. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  91. disgust
    strong feelings of dislike
  92. dizzy
    having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
  93. doubtful
    fraught with uncertainty
  94. elaborate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  95. elbow
    hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
  96. embrace
    squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
  97. empower
    give or delegate authority to
  98. endow
    give qualities or abilities to
  99. energetic
    possessing or displaying forceful exertion
  100. enliven
    make more excited or spirited
  101. entrepreneur
    someone who organizes a business venture
  102. envious
    painfully desirous of another's advantages
  103. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
  104. excitement
    the state of being emotionally worked up
  105. exorcism
    freeing from evil spirits
  106. extricate
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  107. familiar
    a friend who is frequently in the company of another
  108. fauna
    all the animal life in a particular region or period
  109. feast
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
  110. festivity
    any joyous diversion
  111. festivity
    any joyous diversion
  112. fine
    free from impurities
  113. finery
    elaborate or showy attire and accessories
  114. flair
    a natural talent
  115. flora
    all the plant life in a particular region or period
  116. floral
    relating to or associated with flowers
  117. forehead
    the part of the face above the eyes
  118. foul
    highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
  119. fragrant
    pleasant-smelling
  120. frown
    a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
  121. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  122. galaxy
    a collection of star systems
  123. gasp
    a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
  124. gasp
    a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
  125. grasp
    hold firmly
  126. gregarious
    temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
  127. grin
    draw the lips back into a smile or snarl
  128. grinding
    a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)
  129. grouchy
    annoyed and irritable
  130. herald
    a person who announces important news
  131. hiccough
    (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
  132. hover
    hang in the air; fly or be suspended above
  133. humiliated
    subdued or brought low in condition or status
  134. immemorial
    long past
  135. impure
    combined or contaminated with extraneous elements
  136. incapacitated
    lacking in or deprived of strength or power
  137. incredible
    amazing; extraordinarily good or great
  138. innocent
    free from sin
  139. inspiring
    stimulating or exalting to the spirit
  140. investigate
    conduct an inquiry of
  141. irritable
    easily annoyed
  142. itch
    an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
  143. jarring
    making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
  144. judge
    an official who decides questions before a court
  145. judicious
    marked by the exercise of common sense in practical matters
  146. knuckle
    a joint of a finger when the fist is closed
  147. lackadaisical
    idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
  148. ladle
    a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle
  149. lazy
    disinclined to work or exertion
  150. left over
    not used up
  151. legacy
    a gift of personal property by will
  152. lick
    pass the tongue over
  153. lid
    a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.
  154. listless
    lacking zest or vivacity
  155. lobby
    a large entrance or reception room or area
  156. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  157. magnificent
    characterized by grandeur
  158. marvel
    be amazed at
  159. mirth
    great merriment
  160. moan
    an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
  161. modify
    cause to change; make different
  162. mortar
    a vessel in which substances can be ground with a pestle
  163. mumble
    talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
  164. mutter
    talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
  165. nauseous
    causing a sick feeling
  166. neighborhood
    an area within a city or town that has distinctive features
  167. numb
    lacking sensation
  168. obdurate
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  169. obvious
    easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
  170. odor
    any property detected by the sense of smell
  171. omit
    leave undone or leave out
  172. omit
    leave undone or leave out
  173. opportunity
    a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
  174. ostentatious
    intended to attract notice and impress others
  175. pageantry
    a rich and spectacular ceremony
  176. pageantry
    a rich and spectacular ceremony
  177. pant
    breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
  178. pant
    breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
  179. parade
    a ceremonial procession including people marching
  180. pat
    hit lightly
  181. patriotic
    inspired by love for your country
  182. patronage
    the business given to an establishment by its customers
  183. peculiar
    beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
  184. peculiar
    beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
  185. pedestrian
    a person who travels by foot
  186. penitence
    remorse for your past conduct
  187. penitence
    remorse for your past conduct
  188. penitent
    feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
  189. percolator
    a coffeepot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and filters back down through a basket of ground coffee beans
  190. percussion
    the act of exploding a detonator that explodes when struck
  191. personal
    concerning an individual or his or her private life
  192. personnel
    group of people willing to obey orders
  193. pessimistic
    expecting the worst possible outcome
  194. pestle
    a hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
  195. pestle
    a hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
  196. petition
    a formal request that something be submitted to an authority
  197. phrase
    an expression consisting of one or more words
  198. pitcher
    an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
  199. platter
    a large shallow dish used for serving food
  200. pleasant
    being in harmony with your taste or likings
  201. pledge
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
  202. poke
    thrust abruptly
  203. postpone
    hold back to a later time
  204. preach
    deliver a sermon
  205. pro
    an argument in favor of a proposal
  206. probation
    a trial period during which one's abilities are tested
  207. procession
    the act of moving forward, as toward a goal
  208. punch
    deliver a quick blow to
  209. punitive
    inflicting punishment
  210. redeem
    exchange or buy back for money; under threat
  211. redundant
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  212. relieved
    made easier to bear
  213. relinquish
    turn away from; give up
  214. replete
    filled to satisfaction with food or drink
  215. repulse
    force or drive back
  216. request
    express the need or desire for; ask for
  217. retort
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  218. righteous
    morally justified
  219. roar
    make a loud noise, as of an animal
  220. rough
    having or caused by an irregular surface
  221. rumble
    utter or emit low, dull, resonant sounds
  222. sanctity
    the quality of being holy
  223. scent
    any property detected by the olfactory system
  224. scrape
    cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
  225. scratchy
    lacking consistency
  226. self-conscious
    aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being
  227. shatter
    break into many pieces
  228. shin
    the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
  229. shiver
    shake, as from cold
  230. shoulder
    a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula
  231. shriek
    sharp piercing cry
  232. sicken
    make ill
  233. sieve
    a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material
  234. sift
    move as if through a sieve
  235. sigh
    breathe out deeply and heavily
  236. silky
    having a soft, smooth, shiny surface
  237. slam
    close violently
  238. slap
    a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
  239. smooth
    having a surface free from roughness or irregularities
  240. snap
    separate or cause to separate abruptly
  241. snap
    separate or cause to separate abruptly
  242. sneeze
    exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose
  243. snore
    breathe noisily during one's sleep
  244. sovereignty
    the authority of a state to govern another state
  245. spank
    give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
  246. spectacular
    sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
  247. spice
    any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
  248. spin
    revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
  249. split
    separate into parts or portions
  250. squander
    spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  251. squash
    any of the plants of the gourd family grown for their fruit
  252. squeeze
    press firmly
  253. stamp
    walk heavily
  254. state
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
  255. stiff
    incapable of or resistant to bending
  256. stimulate
    cause to act in a specified manner
  257. stinky
    having an unpleasant smell
  258. stomach
    enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal
  259. stove
    a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
  260. strain
    exert much effort or energy
  261. strike
    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
  262. stutter
    speak haltingly
  263. subdued
    restrained in style or quality
  264. subterranean
    being or operating under the surface of the earth
  265. succinct
    briefly giving the gist of something
  266. suck
    draw into the mouth by creating a vacuum in the mouth
  267. supernatural
    not able to be explained by physical laws
  268. survive
    continue in existence after
  269. swallow
    pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
  270. sweat
    salty fluid secreted by glands in the skin
  271. tambourine
    a shallow drum with metallic disks in the sides
  272. tap
    strike lightly
  273. temporary
    not permanent; not lasting
  274. tender
    easy to cut or chew
  275. terrified
    thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
  276. texture
    the feel of a surface or a fabric
  277. texture
    the feel of a surface or a fabric
  278. theatrical
    of or relating to the stage
  279. thrive
    make steady progress
  280. trailblazer
    an innovator or pioneer in a field
  281. tremble
    move quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
  282. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  283. trial
    the act of testing something
  284. uneasy
    causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
  285. utensil
    an implement for practical use
  286. vantage
    place or situation affording some benefit
  287. venerate
    regard with feelings of respect and reverence
  288. vinegar
    a sour-tasting liquid used as a condiment or preservative
  289. vow
    a solemn pledge to do something
  290. wail
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  291. wealthy
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
  292. whip
    an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash
  293. witness
    someone who sees an event and reports what happened
  294. yawn
    an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
  295. yell
    a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  296. zodiac
    a circular diagram representing the 12 constellations
  297. faze
    disturb the composure of
  298. encapsulate
    enclose in or as if in a small container
  299. salubrious
    promoting health
  300. antonym
    a word that expresses an opposite meaning
  301. synonym
    a word that expresses the same or similar meaning
  302. sobriquet
    a familiar name for a person
  303. effect
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  304. affect
    have an influence upon
  305. uplifting
    the rise of something
  306. excruciating
    extremely painful
  307. inspiring
    stimulating or exalting to the spirit
  308. scrutinize
    examine carefully for accuracy
  309. skim
    remove from the surface
  310. glance
    take a brief look at
  311. lemon
    an object, especially a car, that is defective or deficient
  312. contract
    a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
  313. willing
    the act of making a choice
  314. wince
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  315. horror
    intense and profound fear
  316. excitement
    the state of being emotionally worked up
Created on Mon Oct 22 01:49:35 EDT 2012 (updated Thu Feb 28 22:28:57 EST 2013)

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