500 Newly Learnable Words

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  1. telemetry
    automatic transmission of data from remote sources
  2. pointillism
    a painting technique characterized by applying paint in dots
  3. copacetic
    completely satisfactory
  4. poltergeist
    a ghost that creates disorder and noise
  5. porcine
    relating to pigs or swine
  6. disassemble
    take apart
  7. funambulist
    an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope
  8. cronyism
    favoritism shown to friends and associates
  9. interstitial
    of or relating to small spaces between things
  10. defamatory
    harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
  11. anglophile
    an admirer of England and English things
  12. salvageable
    capable of being fixed or saved from ruin
  13. free verse
    poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter
  14. stuporous
    stunned or confused and slow to react
  15. cardigan
    a knitted sweater that can be fastened up the front
  16. abjection
    a low or downcast state
  17. chockablock
    packed full to capacity
  18. flocculent
    having a fluffy or woolly character or appearance
  19. striation
    a groove or ridge
  20. sorbet
    a frozen dessert usually made from fruit juice
  21. smidgen
    a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
  22. sonogram
    image produced by reflections of high-frequency sound waves
  23. verboten
    forbidden or prohibited
  24. paraplegic
    suffering total immobilization of the lower half of the body
  25. reapportion
    allocate or distribute anew
  26. tranche
    a portion of something (especially money)
  27. impermanent
    not lasting
  28. bifurcation
    a separation into two branches
  29. elision
    a deliberate act of omission
  30. wilt
    become limp
  31. pram
    a baby carriage with four wheels
  32. teeter
    move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
  33. lollop
    move or walk clumsily and with a bounce
  34. peregrine
    a powerful falcon formerly used in falconry
  35. raptor
    a carnivorous bird that hunts other animals
  36. self-pity
    excessive or overly indulgent sorrow over one's own troubles
  37. gnocchi
    small Italian dumplings made of potato or flour
  38. fragmentation
    the separation of something into pieces or particles
  39. pitchfork
    a pronged, long-handled tool for lifting hay
  40. chutney
    a spicy relish usually made with fruit, vinegar, and spices
  41. insectivore
    any organism that feeds mainly on bugs
  42. jamboree
    a festive party or celebration
  43. vegan
    a person who does not eat any animal products
  44. fusty
    stale and unclean smelling
  45. extraterrestrial
    originating, located, or occurring outside Earth
  46. honorarium
    a fee paid for a nominally free service
  47. subcutaneous
    located or applied under the skin
  48. fallibility
    the quality or likelihood of making errors
  49. biopsy
    the removal and examination of tissue from a living body
  50. karate
    a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat
  51. beefy
    muscular and heavily built
  52. kindling
    material for starting a fire
  53. eczema
    an inflammatory condition of the skin
  54. eyas
    an unfledged or nestling hawk
  55. termagant
    a scolding, nagging, bad-tempered woman
  56. reconvene
    meet or cause to meet again
  57. effectuate
    bring about or cause to happen
  58. equilateral
    having all sides of the same length
  59. lionhearted
    extraordinarily courageous
  60. tabula rasa
    an opportunity to start over without prejudice
  61. kinfolk
    a person's relatives, collectively
  62. impoverishment
    the state of having little or no money
  63. dullard
    a person who is not very bright or interesting
  64. rarefaction
    a decrease in the density of something
  65. corduroys
    trousers made of cotton fabric with vertical ribs
  66. trigonometry
    the mathematics of three-sided figures and their functions
  67. muckraker
    one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another
  68. laxity
    an absence of rigor or strictness
  69. lass
    a girl or young woman
  70. landlord
    a property owner who leases property or housing to others
  71. liquefy
    make a solid substance into a fluid, as by heating
  72. extemporize
    perform or speak without preparation
  73. appetizer
    a dish served before a meal or as the first course
  74. gainful
    providing money; profitable
  75. beamish
    smiling with happiness or optimism
  76. mystique
    an aura of heightened interest surrounding a person or thing
  77. bumptious
    offensively self-assertive
  78. tactician
    a person who is skilled at planning strategies
  79. kelp
    large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds
  80. grippe
    an acute, febrile, highly contagious viral disease
  81. sconce
    a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or lights
  82. upsurge
    a sudden or abrupt strong increase
  83. apiculture
    the cultivation of bees for the production of honey
  84. omnifarious
    of all varieties or forms or kinds
  85. thick-skinned
    insensitive to criticism
  86. yellow-bellied
    easily frightened
  87. transfiguration
    a striking change in appearance or character
  88. misoneism
    hatred of change or innovation
  89. positively
    in a manner displaying affirmation or certainty
  90. misspell
    write the letters of incorrectly
  91. messenger
    a person who carries a communication to a recipient
  92. malpractice
    professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage
  93. activation
    causing something to take effect or to have energy
  94. counterintuitive
    contrary to what common sense would suggest
  95. charitable
    relating to or characterized by voluntary giving
  96. marginalize
    relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of groups of people
  97. epistolary
    written in the form of letters or correspondence
  98. becalm
    make still, steady, or tranquil
  99. in a nutshell
    summed up briefly
  100. good egg
    (old-fashioned slang) a good person
  101. startle
    surprise greatly
  102. sharpshooter
    someone skilled in aiming and using firearms
  103. paranormal
    not in accordance with or able to be explained by science
  104. infancy
    the early stage of growth or development
  105. contralto
    the lowest female singing voice
  106. picaresque
    (of fiction) involving clever rogues or adventurers
  107. gerontology
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  108. hibernation
    the resting state in which some animals pass the winter
  109. lasso
    a long noosed rope used to catch animals
  110. inflatable
    designed or able to be filled with air or gas
  111. latte
    strong espresso coffee topped with frothed steamed milk
  112. levelheaded
    exercising or showing good judgment
  113. segregationist
    someone who believes the races should be kept apart
  114. lapsed
    no longer active or practicing
  115. lingual
    pertaining to, resembling. or lying near the tongue
  116. peevishness
    a cranky, irritable, or petulant feeling or disposition
  117. jacks
    a game played with a ball and small metal or plastic pieces
  118. laminate
    cover with a thin sheet of plastic or other material
  119. extremism
    any ideology favoring immoderate, uncompromising policies
  120. indiscernible
    difficult or impossible to perceive
  121. dandle
    gently or playfully move a baby up and down
  122. launder
    cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
  123. jumpy
    in a very tense state
  124. inmate
    a resident of a dwelling or institution
  125. innards
    the organs in a body, collectively
  126. burdensome
    not easily borne or endured; causing hardship
  127. lapel
    a fold of fabric below the collar of a coat or jacket
  128. inflect
    vary the pitch of one's speech
  129. analogical
    expressing, composed of, or based on a comparison
  130. levitation
    the phenomenon of rising as if by supernatural means
  131. ladle
    a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle
  132. divot
    a piece of turf dug out of a lawn or fairway
  133. gunwale
    a plank or ridge at the top of the side of a boat
  134. keel over
    fall suddenly; collapse
  135. kempt
    neat and tidy
  136. jerky
    marked by abrupt starts and stops
  137. resurgent
    rising again as to new life and vigor
  138. rejuvenation
    restoration to a more youthful, fresh, or lively condition
  139. cormorant
    large, dark-colored, long-necked seabird
  140. nihilistic
    relating to a complete rejection of moral values and beliefs
  141. legitimize
    sanction or make legal
  142. countervail
    oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
  143. sire
    the male parent of an animal, especially a domestic animal
  144. kelpie
    a water spirit in the form of a horse
  145. reef
    a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the water's surface
  146. depletion
    the state of being used up
  147. parvenu
    a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status
  148. vacuity
    the absence of matter
  149. lunette
    semicircular or crescent-shaped opening
  150. malarkey
    empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk
  151. marginalia
    notes written in the blank space around the text on a page
  152. macaroon
    chewy cookie usually containing coconut shavings
  153. magnification
    the act of expanding something in apparent size
  154. marshmallow
    spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar
  155. marinate
    soak food in a seasoned or flavorful liquid before cooking
  156. margarine
    a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils
  157. lox
    brine-cured salmon that is lightly smoked
  158. macaronic
    mixing two languages, especially Latin and another language
  159. lumberjack
    a person who cuts down trees
  160. mascot
    a person or animal adopted by a group as a symbolic figure
  161. lollygag
    loaf about and waste time; dawdle
  162. mare
    an adult female horse
  163. lucent
    softly bright or radiant
  164. loophole
    an ambiguity that makes it possible to evade an obligation
  165. luminescence
    the emission of light without heat
  166. logjam
    an immovable mass of cut wood blocking a river
  167. lop
    cut off from a whole
  168. luminescent
    emitting light not caused by heat
  169. kangaroo
    a leaping marsupial with powerful hind legs and a thick tail
  170. licit
    authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
  171. logy
    sluggish and slow to react
  172. leaden
    (of movement) slow and laborious
  173. rigor mortis
    temporary stiffness of joints and muscles after death
  174. heterogeneity
    the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind
  175. leaflet
    a small book usually having a paper cover
  176. maraca
    a rattle-like instrument that is shaken to make noise
  177. kibbutz
    a collective farm or settlement in modern Israel
  178. marathon
    a foot race of 26 miles and 385 yards
  179. disorienting
    causing loss of physical or intellectual bearings
  180. newel
    the central pillar of a circular staircase
  181. maladjusted
    unable to cope with the demands and stresses of daily living
  182. ligature
    the act of tying or binding things together
  183. matte
    not reflecting light; not glossy
  184. histrionics
    a performance of a play
  185. matricide
    the murder of one's own mother
  186. criminalization
    the act of making something illegal
  187. double agent
    a spy who works for two mutually antagonistic countries
  188. mousy
    having a drab pale brown color
  189. mansion
    a large and imposing house
  190. measles
    a contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots
  191. malnourished
    not being provided with adequate food or nutrients
  192. measly
    contemptibly small in amount
  193. meringue
    sweet dessert or topping made of beaten egg whites and sugar
  194. meld
    mix or become mixed together
  195. megaphone
    a cone-shaped acoustic device to amplify the human voice
  196. mislay
    place (something) where one cannot find it again
  197. gamely
    in a plucky or sporting manner
  198. amorally
    without regard for the distinction between right and wrong
  199. hue and cry
    loud and persistent clamor or protest from many people
  200. mettlesome
    having a proud, courageous, and unbroken spirit
  201. raffish
    marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputability
  202. espousal
    the act of expressing support or approval
  203. upright
    in a vertical position; not sloping
  204. filing
    the entering of a legal document into the public record
  205. rumpus
    a noisy disturbance
  206. mutualism
    the relation between two organisms that benefit each other
  207. matted
    tangled in a dense mass
  208. sum
    a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
  209. crick
    a painful muscle spasm, especially in the neck or back
  210. raft
    a flat float that can be used for transport
  211. livestock
    any animals kept for use or profit
  212. squad
    the smallest army unit
  213. luau
    an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party
  214. immanent
    inherent; existing or remaining within
  215. humdinger
    something or someone of remarkable excellence
  216. bay
    an indentation of a shoreline smaller than a gulf
  217. tatter
    a small shred of cloth or paper
  218. lantern
    a light in a transparent protective case
  219. laughable
    inviting ridicule and derision; absurd
  220. kingpin
    the most important person in a group or undertaking
  221. laze
    be idle
  222. dissatisfaction
    the feeling of being displeased and discontent
  223. landslide
    the descent of a large mass of dirt and rock down a slope
  224. ketchup
    thick condiment made from tomatoes
  225. gag
    a restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking
  226. encipher
    convert ordinary language into code
  227. logomachy
    an argument about words or the meaning of words
  228. liken
    consider or describe as similar or equal
  229. lingo
    a characteristic language of a particular group
  230. lifespan
    the period during which a person, animal, or object exists
  231. lightning bug
    a beetle that has abdominal organs that glow
  232. lisp
    a speech defect that involves mispronouncing "s" and "z"
  233. lightsome
    moving easily and quickly; nimble
  234. lesson
    the significance of a story or event
  235. lobster
    any of several edible marine crustaceans
  236. lifeguard
    an attendant who protects swimmers from accidents
  237. lessen
    decrease in size, extent, or range
  238. lemon
    yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
  239. lengthen
    make longer
  240. leather
    animal skin made smooth and flexible by tanning
  241. lend
    give temporarily; let have for a limited time
  242. lavatory
    a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
  243. laziness
    inactivity resulting from a dislike of work or exertion
  244. lawless
    without order or control
  245. leaf
    the collective amount of leaves of one or more plants
  246. lengthy
    extended in duration
  247. enjambment
    continuation from one line of verse into the next line
  248. synecdoche
    using part of something to refer to the whole thing
  249. synesthesia
    a sensation that occurs when a different sense is stimulated
  250. expressionism
    an art movement focused on representing inner emotions
  251. vest
    a sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
  252. ad hominem
    appealing to personal considerations rather than to reason
  253. recapitulation
    a summary that repeats the substance of a longer discussion
  254. peripeteia
    a sudden and unexpected reversal of fortune
  255. acclamation
    enthusiastic approval or recognition
  256. dovetail
    a mortise joint formed by interlocking parts
  257. gouache
    an opaque watercolor prepared with gum
  258. cunningly
    in a sly or crafty manner
  259. imprecate
    wish harm upon; invoke evil
  260. intaglio
    a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate
  261. causality
    the relation between reasons and effects
  262. anthropogenic
    relating to or resulting from the influence of human beings
  263. womb
    a hollow muscular organ in which a developing fetus grows
  264. sclerosis
    any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
  265. trove
    a valuable collection or treasure found hidden
  266. midriff
    the central area of the human torso (usually in front)
  267. nuzzle
    gently rub or push one's nose or face against something
  268. trimester
    a period of three months
  269. sedimentary
    formed by or containing the accumulation of deposited matter
  270. gauntlet
    a glove of armored leather that protects the hand
  271. metamorphic
    having undergone transformation by pressure, heat, etc.
  272. heat
    a form of energy transferred by a difference in temperature
  273. capitol
    a building occupied by a state legislature
  274. slog
    walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
  275. traumatize
    inflict an emotional wound or shock upon
  276. trebuchet
    a heavy war engine for hurling projectiles such as stones
  277. gnash
    grind together
  278. reunification
    the act of coming together again
  279. tripe
    nonsensical talk or writing
  280. lithography
    a method of printing from a metal or stone surface
  281. sludge
    any thick, viscous matter
  282. tolerable
    capable of being borne or endured
  283. clearing
    a treeless tract of land in the middle of a wooded area
  284. ashamed
    feeling guilt or embarrassment or remorse
  285. doubtful
    fraught with uncertainty
  286. outfit
    a set of clothing
  287. general
    applying to all or most members of a category or group
  288. electoral college
    the body that formally selects the United States president
  289. unaccustomed
    not habituated to; unfamiliar with
  290. dagger
    a short knife with a pointed blade
  291. negativity
    a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose suggestions
  292. armor
    protective covering made of metal and used in combat
  293. amazement
    the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
  294. negotiator
    someone who confers with others to reach a settlement
  295. worry
    a strong feeling of anxiety
  296. result
    something that follows as a consequence
  297. chatter
    talk socially without exchanging too much information
  298. bristly
    having or covered with protective barbs or spines
  299. encryption
    the activity of converting data or information into code
  300. hiss
    make a sharp, elongated "s" sound
  301. ranking
    position on a scale in relation to others
  302. frayed
    worn away or tattered along the edges
  303. hokey
    very sentimental or emotional
  304. stubby
    short and blunt
  305. improvisation
    a performance given without planning or preparation
  306. undertow
    a current that flows away from the shore after waves break
  307. poach
    hunt illegally
  308. boggle
    overcome with amazement
  309. breakthrough
    the act of making an important discovery
  310. bleach
    make whiter or lighter
  311. tube
    a hollow cylindrical shape
  312. soap opera
    a serialized program dealing with dramatic situations
  313. cold-blooded
    having a body temperature that is not internally regulated
  314. bend over backwards
    try very hard to please someone
  315. tasty
    pleasing to the palate
  316. twist
    cause an object to assume a curved or distorted shape
  317. wasteland
    an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
  318. blurb
    a promotional statement, as on the dust jacket of a book
  319. whisker
    a long stiff hair growing on the face of a mammal
  320. scuba
    a device that lets divers breathe under water
  321. satisfaction
    the state of being gratified
  322. firsthand
    received directly from a source
  323. chance upon
    find unexpectedly
  324. shame
    a painful feeling of embarrassment or inadequacy
  325. celebrated
    widely known and esteemed
  326. towering
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  327. shore
    the land along the edge of a body of water
  328. entrant
    someone who comes in
  329. neuroscience
    the scientific study of the nervous system and the brain
  330. heart
    the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum
  331. sharp
    having a point or thin edge suitable for cutting or piercing
  332. drop
    let fall to the ground
  333. oarlock
    a part of a boat that holds a rowing implement in place
  334. crockery
    ceramic dishes used for serving food
  335. two-dimensional
    involving measurements of magnitude in two directions
  336. slant
    incline or bend from a vertical position
  337. hide
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  338. figure out
    find the solution to or understand the meaning of
  339. mulch
    small pieces of organic material spread on soil
  340. muffled
    being or made softer or less loud or clear
  341. wind up
    coil the spring of a device by turning a stem
  342. manufacturer
    someone who constructs or produces something
  343. deadbolt
    the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key
  344. sculpt
    create by shaping stone or wood or other material
  345. trap door
    a hinged or sliding entrance in a floor or ceiling
  346. warmly
    in a manner having a comfortable degree of heat
  347. glow
    emit a steady even light without flames
  348. stir
    move an implement through
  349. sneaker
    a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
  350. provider
    someone who supplies the means for subsistence
  351. melodic
    containing or characterized by a pleasing tune or sound
  352. puzzled
    filled with bewilderment
  353. disconnection
    the state of being separated
  354. overstate
    enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
  355. yank
    pull with a sudden movement
  356. marshy
    (of soil) soft and watery
  357. rainforest
    a densely wooded tropical area with heavy precipitation
  358. exposed
    with no protection or shield
  359. outlet
    an opening that permits escape or release
  360. workforce
    the people employed or available for employment
  361. warning
    a message informing of danger
  362. engaged
    having one's attention or mind or energy consumed
  363. landfill
    an area where waste is disposed of by burying it underground
  364. toss
    throw with a light motion
  365. film
    a series of moving pictures that tells a story
  366. aching
    causing a dull and steady pain
  367. powerful
    having great force or effect
  368. wholesaler
    someone who buys goods and resells them to merchants
  369. mad
    roused to anger
  370. bad-tempered
    annoyed and irritable
  371. sublimity
    nobility in thought or feeling or style
  372. feast
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
  373. eagerness
    a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
  374. extermination
    the act of getting rid of by killing off
  375. dyed
    (used of color) artificially produced; not natural
  376. tip
    the extreme end of something, especially something pointed
  377. sail
    a large piece of fabric used to propel a vessel
  378. speak out
    express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
  379. slip away
    leave furtively and stealthily
  380. rot
    break down
  381. buildup
    the act of accumulating
  382. handicraft
    a work produced by manual labor
  383. earth
    the third planet from the sun
  384. eye-popping
    amazingly impressive
  385. baker
    someone who prepares bread or cake
  386. saddle
    a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
  387. roam
    move about aimlessly or without any destination
  388. human
    a person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech
  389. remember
    recall knowledge; have a recollection
  390. possibility
    capability of existing or happening or being true
  391. knuckle
    a joint of a finger when the fist is closed
  392. paw
    a clawed foot of an animal, especially a quadruped
  393. dive
    a headlong plunge into water
  394. metal
    a chemical element or alloy that is usually a shiny solid
  395. forward
    at or to or toward the front
  396. prosthesis
    a device that replaces a missing part of the body
  397. test
    standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or aptitude
  398. special
    adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
  399. waste
    use inefficiently or inappropriately
  400. ashore
    towards or to the edge of a body of water
  401. waterproof
    not permitting the passage of liquid
  402. brainstorm
    try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
  403. crop
    a cultivated plant that is grown commercially
  404. spread
    distribute or disperse widely
  405. tool
    an implement used to perform a task or job
  406. backward
    at or to or toward the back or rear
  407. need
    require or want
  408. forever
    for a limitless time
  409. forget
    dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
  410. pistol
    a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
  411. bullet
    a projectile that is fired from a gun
  412. make it
    succeed in a big way; get to the top
  413. in turn
    in proper order or sequence
  414. eat away
    wear down or erode
  415. draw back
    pull or move away
  416. pray
    address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship
  417. mass-produced
    made in quantity and often by assembly-line techniques
  418. coverage
    the extent to which something is included or discussed
  419. ruler
    a person who governs or commands
  420. strike
    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
  421. honorable mention
    an official recognition of merit
  422. chapter
    a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
  423. naysayer
    someone with an aggressively negative attitude
  424. resettle
    take up or cause to take up residence in a new place
  425. bury
    place in a grave or tomb
  426. grab
    take or seize suddenly
  427. keep track
    stay informed or fully aware of
  428. hydroplane
    an aircraft that can land on or take off from water
  429. rebirth
    reincarnation
  430. reunite
    connect or come together again
  431. get along
    have a smooth or friendly relationship
  432. journalistic
    of or relating to the profession of reporting news
  433. palm
    the inner surface of the hand
  434. avoid
    stay away from
  435. lost
    confused as to time or place or personal identity
  436. bank
    financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money
  437. wealth
    property that has economic value
  438. carry
    physically move while supporting, by vehicle, hands, or body
  439. choke
    struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
  440. true
    consistent with fact or reality; not false
  441. speech
    communication by word of mouth
  442. guarded
    cautious and reserved
  443. duty
    the social force that obliges you to behave in a certain way
  444. gifted
    endowed with special talent or talents
  445. civics
    the study of the duties and rights of citizenship
  446. turban
    a headdress made of a long scarf wrapped around the head
  447. gritty
    composed of or covered with small particles
  448. dehydration
    the process of extracting moisture
  449. burglarize
    enter and rob a dwelling
  450. entomologist
    a scientist who studies insects
  451. uproar
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  452. wobble
    move sideways or in an unsteady way
  453. indistinguishable
    exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
  454. emulsify
    thoroughly combine liquids that do not normally stay mixed
  455. caramelize
    heat so as to make brown and sweet
  456. asphalt
    a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds
  457. microscopic
    so small as to be invisible without a magnifying device
  458. humiliating
    causing embarrassment or awareness of your shortcomings
  459. dazzle
    cause to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
  460. fructose
    a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits
  461. expiration
    a coming to an end of a contract period
  462. maltose
    a crystalline sugar formed during the digestion of starches
  463. pinwheel
    a hand-held toy with vanes that spin in the wind
  464. bran
    broken husks of cereal grains that are separated from flour
  465. lactose
    a sugar that occurs only in milk
  466. lob
    propel in a high arc
  467. jar
    a vessel with a wide mouth and without handles
  468. system
    a group of independent elements comprising a unified whole
  469. phlebitis
    inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs
  470. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
  471. split second
    a very short time
  472. dismissal
    the sending away of someone
  473. denigration
    an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
  474. neighborhood
    an area within a city or town that has distinctive features
  475. bill of attainder
    a legislative act pronouncing a person's guilt without trial
  476. pueblo
    a Native American village in the southwestern United States
  477. hothead
    a reckless, impetuous, irresponsible person
  478. terrified
    thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
  479. tiered
    having or arranged in layers or levels
  480. gander
    mature male goose
  481. ex post facto
    affecting things past
  482. angry
    feeling or showing extreme displeasure or hostility
  483. plaza
    a public square with room for pedestrians
  484. mighty
    having or showing great strength, force, or intensity
  485. astrophysicist
    a scientist who studies the properties of celestial bodies
  486. plate
    dish on which food is served or from which food is eaten
  487. different
    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree
  488. quark
    fundamental subatomic particle that has a fractional charge
  489. shed
    cause or allow to flow or run out or over
  490. prosthetic
    of or relating to artificial body parts
  491. mutagenic
    capable of inducing change in a segment of DNA
  492. amputee
    someone who has had a limb surgically removed
  493. compaction
    the act of crushing
  494. hunter
    a person who searches for something
  495. droop
    sink or settle from pressure or loss of tautness
  496. glitter
    the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
  497. coil
    a round shape formed by a series of connected loops
  498. unit
    a single undivided whole
  499. distance
    the property created by the space between two objects
  500. demon
    an evil supernatural being
Created on Sun Mar 17 15:39:25 EDT 2013 (updated Sat Oct 01 08:31:08 EDT 2016)

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