Ulysses

Oleg F.
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  1. idle
    not in action or at work
    After being idle last weekend, the Bears are healthy, as you would expect.
  2. barren
    completely wanting or lacking
    Without selling, every idea falls on dry and barren ground.
  3. sceptre
    a ceremonial or emblematic staff
    He stretches out His Sceptre of mercy in token of clemency.
  4. prudence
    discretion in practical affairs
    Dear Prudence, After being married for 10 years, I developed an interest in dominance and submission.
  5. frolic
    play boisterously
    Frog Frolic: Bluegrass music, educational displays, children's activities, potluck, guided tours, 1 p.m.
  6. burnish
    polish and make shiny
    Now the Mountain View, Calif., social network wants employers to focus on burnishing their  brands, too.
  7. hoard
    a secret store of valuables or money
    A novice treasure hunter has discovered the country's finest ever hoard of Late Roman gold coins.
  8. frolic
    light-hearted recreational activity for amusement
    “The Sun is not making any moral judgment about Harry’s nude frolics,” the newspaper said.
  9. burnish
    the property of being smooth and shiny
    Are you also helping to burnish Russia’s international image?
  10. prudence
    knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
    Shortly thereafter he was withdrawn by Ferguson, presumably out of prudence.
  11. hoard
    save up as for future use
    Some people hoard particular types of things, such as newspapers, craft supplies or clothing.
  12. fervent
    characterized by intense emotion
    In poor neighborhoods where Chavez draws his most fervent following, supporters had blown bugles and trumpets in a predawn wake-up call.
  13. perch
    an elevated place serving as a seat
    Birds have the greatest capability to flee to more protected perches: robins can usually "ride out the storm" this way, Dr. Curtis said.
  14. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
    As these difficult times approach, some people will admonish governments to stand up to markets.
  15. wretched
    deserving or inciting pity
    The wretched run defense also opened up Tampa Bay's passing game.
  16. kinship
    relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
    It's a blood kinship between separated nations, a kind of peninsular brotherhood.
    Kinsman
Created on Tue Oct 30 19:37:31 EDT 2012 (updated Sun Dec 02 19:44:47 EST 2012)

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