Lesson 17 by PPJ

Gutjung (Thailand)
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  1. agile
    moving quickly and lightly
    Though not quick or agile, wolverines are dogged and constantly on the move over wintery terrain, their flat feet acting as snowshoes.
  2. dawdle
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
    Traffic lights are ignored by the few dozen cars that zip past, drivers too scared to dawdle.
  3. distort
    twist and press out of shape
    The use of technology was also reflected in patterns, which at times were based on distorted digital photos or a pixilated effect.
  4. itinerary
    an established line of travel or access
    On occasion, following the O’Keeffe itinerary led to minor adventures.
  5. mobilize
    make ready for action or use
    Not taking no for an answer, average Americans began to mobilize .
  6. modify
    cause to change; make different
    The Deadly Opposition to Genetically Modified Food Vitamin A deficiency has killed 8 million kids in the last 12 years.
  7. quiver
    shake with fast, tremulous movements
    The Obama administration says arms sales are an increasingly critical and cost-efficient arrow in its quiver to defend U.S. worldwide interests.
  8. recede
    pull back or move away or backward
    In other words, by engaging in work, the crazy stuff often recedes to the sidelines.
  9. supplant
    take the place or move into the position of
    The question is, will that vaunted "next generation" nuclear power arrive soon enough to supplant fossil fuels and save the climate from burning up?
  10. traverse
    journey across or pass over
    Mushing in Alaska originated with Native American settlers and pioneers who traversed the chilly landmass using dog sleds out of necessity.
Created on Sun Mar 03 23:38:39 EST 2013 (updated Sat Mar 09 08:22:03 EST 2013)

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