2013

RAJESH G.
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  1. water cannon
    a hose (carried on a truck) that fires water under high pressure to disperse crowds (especially crowds of rioters)
  2. hooligan
    a rowdy, violent, and typically youthful troublemaker
  3. politick
    engage in political activities
  4. queasy
    causing or able to cause nausea
  5. castrate
    remove the testicles of a male animal
  6. status quo
    the existing state of affairs
  7. erotically
    in an erotic manner
  8. damp
    slightly wet
  9. brisk
    quick and energetic
  10. muggy
    hot or warm and humid
  11. downpour
    a heavy rain
  12. hazy
    filled or abounding with fog or mist
  13. drizzle
    very light rain
  14. chilly
    appreciably or disagreeably cold
  15. blizzard
    a weather event with widespread snowfall and strong winds
  16. whiteout
    a weather condition where snow makes it hard to see
  17. constipation
    irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
  18. novice
    someone new to a field or activity
  19. thresh
    beat the seeds out of a grain
  20. scoop
    the shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe
  21. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  22. inaction
    the state of being inactive
  23. loll
    be lazy or idle
  24. avenger
    someone who takes action in return for an injury or offense
  25. vengeance
    harming someone in retaliation for something they have done
  26. spear
    a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
  27. moron
    a person of subnormal intelligence
  28. persuade
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief
  29. streak
    a narrow marking of a different color from the background
  30. mess
    a state of confusion and disorderliness
  31. hostile
    characterized by enmity or ill will
  32. sorely
    to a great degree
  33. sore
    causing misery or pain or distress
  34. square deal
    fair treatment
  35. scramble
    move hurriedly
  36. abyss
    a bottomless gulf or pit
  37. nuts
    informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
  38. smack
    a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
  39. take down
    move something or somebody to a lower position
  40. balm
    preparation applied externally as a remedy or for soothing
  41. pathetic
    deserving or inciting pity
  42. pathetic
    deserving or inciting pity
  43. sceptre
    a ceremonial or emblematic staff
  44. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
  45. provocation
    a means of arousing or stirring to action
  46. soak
    submerge in a liquid
  47. wink
    a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
  48. salvation
    rescuing or protecting someone or something from harm
  49. yelling
    uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
  50. condemn
    express strong disapproval of
  51. intriguing
    capable of arousing interest or curiosity
  52. belie
    be in contradiction with
  53. bash
    hit hard
  54. figure out
    find the solution to or understand the meaning of
  55. stumble
    miss a step and fall or nearly fall
  56. measles
    a contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots
  57. fraternity
    a social club for male undergraduates
  58. spooky
    inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
  59. parody
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  60. lure
    provoke someone to do something through persuasion
Created on Sun Dec 23 06:30:18 EST 2012 (updated Wed Jan 30 12:25:57 EST 2013)

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