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  1. duke
    a British peer of the highest rank
  2. earl
    a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
  3. canary
    any of several small Old World finches
  4. flutter
    flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
  5. forepaw
    front paw; analogous to the human hand
  6. baron
    a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
  7. stinger
    a remark capable of wounding mentally
  8. hornet
    a large flying insect with a painful sting
  9. ladle
    a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle
  10. dine
    have supper; eat dinner
  11. crumb
    small piece of e.g. bread or cake
  12. engulf
    flow over or cover completely
  13. swallow
    pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
  14. perch
    an elevated place serving as a seat
  15. fang
    canine tooth of a carnivorous animal
  16. hoof
    the hard foot of some mammals
  17. yeast
    a single-celled fungus that reproduces asexually
  18. fungus
    a spore-producing organism that lacks chlorophyll
  19. virus
    infectious agent that replicates itself within living hosts
  20. microbe
    a minute life form, especially one that causes disease
  21. atlas
    a collection of maps in book form
  22. boar
    a male hog
  23. dough
    a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
  24. moist
    slightly wet
  25. filthy
    disgustingly dirty
  26. crisp
    tender and brittle
  27. dry
    free from liquid or moisture
  28. arch
    a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening
  29. interval
    the distance between things
  30. empire
    the domain ruled by a single authoritative sovereign
  31. continent
    one of the large landmasses of the earth
  32. dozen
    the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
  33. rapid
    characterized by speed
  34. observe
    watch attentively
  35. watch
    look attentively
  36. talent
    natural abilities or qualities
  37. filthy
    disgustingly dirty
  38. hinge
    a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing
  39. asleep
    in a state of sleep
  40. awake
    not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
  41. doze
    a light fitful sleep
  42. boulder
    a large smooth mass of rock detached from a place of origin
  43. deed
    a legal document to effect a transfer of property
  44. cautious
    showing careful forethought
  45. joint
    junction by which parts or objects are linked together
  46. chisel
    an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
  47. vehicle
    a conveyance that transports people or objects
  48. compliment
    a remark expressing praise and admiration
  49. marsh
    low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation
  50. hoot
    a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
  51. complement
    something added to embellish or make perfect
  52. structure
    a complex entity made of many parts
  53. banner
    long strip of cloth or paper for decoration or advertising
  54. astronomer
    a physicist who studies celestial bodies and the universe
  55. butcher
    a person who slaughters or dresses meat for market
  56. valley
    a long depression in the surface of the land
  57. ordeal
    a severe or trying experience
  58. passive
    lacking in energy or will
  59. thrive
    make steady progress
  60. goose
    a large long-necked water bird with short feet
  61. fowl
    a domesticated bird
  62. finicky
    fussy, especially about details
  63. frustrating
    preventing realization or attainment of a desire
  64. recline
    move the upper body backwards and down
  65. convey
    transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
  66. admit
    declare to be true or accept the reality of
  67. deny
    declare untrue; contradict
  68. degree
    a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series
  69. digest
    convert food into absorbable substances
  70. hay
    grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
  71. niece
    a daughter of your sibling
  72. nephew
    a son of your sibling
  73. cunning
    showing inventiveness and skill
  74. tenant
    someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else
  75. rent
    a payment or series of payments made by a lessee to an owner
  76. earth
    the third planet from the sun
  77. bold
    fearless and daring
  78. spade
    hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot
  79. solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
  80. mention
    make reference to
  81. arrange
    put into a proper or systematic order
  82. chasm
    a deep opening in the earth's surface
  83. contain
    hold or have within
  84. blast
    a sudden, loud sound
  85. claw
    sharp curved horny process on the toe of some animals
  86. chimney
    vertical flue carrying smoke through the wall of a building
  87. dine
    have supper; eat dinner
  88. stinger
    a remark capable of wounding mentally
  89. tower
    a structure taller than its diameter
  90. promote
    assign to a higher position
  91. invent
    come up with after a mental effort
  92. miner
    laborer who extracts ores and minerals
  93. girder
    a beam used as a main support in a structure
  94. defend
    protect against a challenge or attack
  95. core
    the center of an object
  96. flood
    the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto land
  97. pawn
    leave as a guarantee in return for money
  98. chess
    a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king
  99. equator
    an imaginary line around the Earth forming a great circle
  100. smuggle
    import or export without paying customs duties
  101. knight
    a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry
  102. pause
    stop an action temporarily
  103. planet
    a celestial body that revolves around the sun
  104. plateau
    a relatively flat raised area of land
  105. cruelty
    the quality of being able or disposed to inflict pain
  106. spear
    a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
  107. rig
    equip with sails or masts
  108. flutter
    flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
  109. termite
    ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
  110. vigorous
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
  111. hive
    a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees
  112. respect
    regard highly; think much of
  113. hasten
    move fast
  114. marshy
    (of soil) soft and watery
  115. act
    behave in a certain manner
  116. govern
    exercise authority over, as of nations
  117. outcome
    something that results
  118. injure
    cause bodily harm to
  119. thrill
    something that causes a sudden intense feeling
  120. sudden
    happening without warning or in a short space of time
  121. vacant
    not containing anyone or anything; unfilled or unoccupied
  122. rotate
    turn on or around an axis or a center
  123. cable
    a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
  124. enormous
    extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree
  125. cone
    a shape with a circular base and sides tapering to a point
  126. diagram
    a drawing intended to explain how something works
  127. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
  128. timber
    the wood of trees prepared for use as building material
  129. rare
    especially good, remarkable, or superlative
  130. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
  131. aquarium
    a tank or pool filled with water for keeping live fish
  132. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  133. faucet
    a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid
  134. responsible
    worthy of or requiring trust; held accountable
  135. fierce
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  136. tranquility
    an untroubled state that is free from disturbances
  137. act
    behave in a certain manner
  138. misery
    a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
  139. interval
    the distance between things
  140. shelter
    covering that provides protection from the weather
  141. pattern
    a repeated design, structure, or arrangement
  142. flame
    combustion of materials producing heat and light and smoke
  143. vanish
    become invisible or unnoticeable
  144. present
    happening or existing now
  145. span
    the distance or interval between two points
  146. story
    a record or narrative description of past events
  147. scholar
    a learned person
  148. shaft
    a long rod or pole, especially the body of a weapon
  149. bud
    a partially opened flower
  150. flutter
    flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
  151. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
  152. scale
    an ordered reference standard
  153. memorize
    learn by heart
  154. chum
    a close friend
  155. scold
    censure severely or angrily
  156. sculpture
    a three-dimensional work of art
  157. angry
    feeling or showing extreme displeasure or hostility
  158. endow
    give qualities or abilities to
  159. advice
    a proposal for an appropriate course of action
  160. pearl
    a smooth round structure in the shell of a clam or oyster
  161. balance
    harmonious arrangement or relation of parts within a whole
  162. haste
    overly eager speed and possible carelessness
  163. aloft
    at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
  164. cocoon
    silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects
  165. aboard
    on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
  166. failure
    an act that does not succeed
  167. reliable
    able to be depended on; consistent or steady
  168. brain
    the organ that is the center of the nervous system
  169. scoop
    the shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe
  170. amazing
    inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
  171. tread
    put down, place, or press the foot
  172. couple
    two items of the same kind
  173. slope
    be at an angle
  174. gap
    an open or empty space in or between things
  175. display
    something intended to communicate a particular impression
  176. mystify
    be puzzling or bewildering to
  177. credit
    an estimate of ability to fulfill financial commitments
  178. cavern
    a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
  179. collapse
    break down, literally or metaphorically
  180. calendar
    a system of timekeeping that defines divisions of the year
  181. mumble
    talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
  182. duchess
    the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
  183. strand
    a group of fibers twisted together to form a thread or rope
  184. swarm
    a group of many things in the air or on the ground
  185. freight
    goods carried by a large vehicle
  186. spine
    the series of vertebrae forming the backbone
  187. germ
    a structure from which tissue can develop into an organism
  188. disease
    an impairment of health
  189. salesclerk
    a salesperson in a store
  190. cliff
    a steep high face of rock
  191. sawdust
    fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
  192. cell
    the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
  193. scrawl
    write carelessly
  194. collar
    a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
  195. version
    something a little different from others of the same type
  196. gravity
    the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
  197. lizard
    relatively long-bodied reptile with legs and a tapering tail
  198. pantry
    a small storeroom for storing food or beverages
  199. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
  200. fudge
    soft creamy candy
  201. candy
    a rich sweet made of flavored sugar often with fruit or nuts
  202. parade
    a ceremonial procession including people marching
  203. mention
    make reference to
  204. arouse
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  205. tackle
    seize and throw down an opponent player carrying the ball
  206. scatter
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  207. nation
    a politically organized body of people under a government
  208. crumple
    gather something into small wrinkles or folds
  209. badge
    an emblem that signifies your status
  210. hint
    an indirect suggestion
  211. absorb
    take in a liquid
  212. scrub
    wash thoroughly
  213. rectangle
    a parallelogram with four right angles
  214. award
    give, especially as an honor
  215. peak
    a V shape
  216. lawn
    a field of cultivated and mowed grass
  217. hurdle
    a light barrier that competitors must leap over in races
  218. nursery
    a child's room for a baby
  219. salute
    a formal military gesture of respect
  220. design
    the act of working out the form of something
  221. division
    the act of partitioning
  222. imitate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  223. meadow
    a field where grass or alfalfa is grown to be made into hay
  224. gift
    something acquired without compensation
  225. risk
    a source of danger
  226. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  227. fuel
    a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
  228. mend
    restore by putting together what is torn or broken
  229. mental
    involving the mind or an intellectual process
  230. urge
    urge or force in an indicated direction
  231. cottage
    a small house with a single story
  232. scold
    censure severely or angrily
  233. furious
    marked by extreme anger
  234. outline
    the line that appears to bound an object
  235. prank
    a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
  236. stress
    special emphasis attached to something
  237. pudding
    any of various soft sweet desserts thickened usually with flour and baked or boiled or steamed
  238. machine
    a mechanical or electrical device that transmits energy
  239. seam
    joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
  240. cold
    having a low or inadequate temperature
  241. landmark
    a prominent or well-known object in a particular place
  242. hasty
    excessively quick
  243. branch
    a division of a stem arising from the main stem of a plant
  244. suitable
    meant or adapted for an occasion or use
  245. motor
    machine that creates mechanical energy and imparts movement
  246. rip
    tear or be torn violently
  247. mend
    restore by putting together what is torn or broken
  248. dormitory
    a large sleeping room containing several beds
  249. zero
    the mathematical symbol 0 denoting absence of quantity
  250. sleeping
    the state of being asleep
  251. kindness
    the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane
  252. cruelty
    the quality of being able or disposed to inflict pain
  253. stress
    special emphasis attached to something
  254. local
    of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area
  255. canteen
    a room with food sold to personnel at an institution
  256. elect
    choose by a vote for an office or membership
  257. banjo
    a stringed instrument that has long neck and circular body
  258. pane
    sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
  259. court
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
  260. malice
    the desire to see others suffer
  261. enrol
    register formally as a participant or member
  262. device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  263. positive
    characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance
  264. acrobat
    an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility
  265. flock
    a group of birds
  266. besides
    in addition
  267. mow
    cut with a blade or mower
  268. gulf
    an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land
  269. channel
    a deep and relatively narrow body of water
  270. tangle
    twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
  271. gradual
    proceeding in small stages
  272. corn
    tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
  273. husk
    material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
  274. salmon
    any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters
  275. attempt
    make an effort
  276. chauffeur
    drive someone in a vehicle
  277. fern
    a flowerless, seedless plant with fronds that uncurl upward
  278. additional
    further or extra
  279. ennoble
    give a title to someone
  280. arctic
    extremely cold
  281. experience
    the content of observation or participation in an event
  282. fold
    bend or lay so that one part covers the other
  283. connect
    fasten or put together two or more pieces
  284. reflect
    throw or bend back from a surface
  285. duchess
    the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
  286. primary
    of first rank or importance or value
  287. additional
    further or extra
  288. slick
    made smooth, as by ice, grease, or water
  289. slippery
    causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
  290. sapling
    young tree
  291. suitable
    meant or adapted for an occasion or use
  292. inventor
    someone who is the first to think of or make something
  293. enable
    provide the means to perform some task
  294. bustle
    move or cause to move energetically or busily
  295. moist
    slightly wet
  296. milestone
    stone post at side of a road to show distances
  297. net
    an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together
  298. strum
    sound the strings of an instrument
  299. theory
    a belief that can guide behavior
  300. malicious
    having the nature of threatening evil
  301. foul
    highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
  302. cube
    a three-dimensional figure with six equal squares as faces
  303. bracelet
    jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
  304. wrist
    a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
  305. cathedral
    the principal Christian church building of a diocese
  306. rod
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
  307. flap
    move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
  308. ape
    any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
  309. telescope
    a magnifier of images of distant objects
  310. trunk
    the main stem of a tree
  311. enact
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  312. attitude
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings
  313. recreation
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  314. herd
    a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals
  315. elf
    (folklore) a small fairy-like creature that is somewhat mischievous
  316. calf
    young of domestic cattle
  317. infection
    the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
  318. moisture
    wetness caused by water
  319. utensil
    an implement for practical use
  320. corner
    the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
  321. accident
    an unfortunate mishap
  322. confess
    admit to a wrongdoing
  323. solemnity
    a trait of dignified seriousness
  324. series
    similar things placed in order or one after another
  325. tuna
    important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks
  326. vision
    the ability to see
  327. referee
    the official in a sport who is expected to ensure fair play
  328. round
    a period during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
  329. regret
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
  330. cushion
    protect from impact
  331. broom
    a cleaning implement for sweeping
  332. sweep
    clean by using a broom or as if with a broom
  333. center
    an area that is in the middle of some larger region
  334. tournament
    a competition in which contestants play a series of games
  335. jagged
    having a sharply uneven surface or outline
  336. settle
    become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
  337. habit
    an established custom
  338. attention
    the act of concentrating on something
  339. rate
    a quantity considered as a proportion of another quantity
  340. gaze
    a long fixed look
  341. tusk
    a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging
  342. risky
    involving risk or danger
  343. alarm
    a device signaling the occurrence of some undesirable event
  344. schedule
    a list of times at which things are planned to occur
  345. zigzag
    a shape with sharp turns in alternating directions
  346. carnival
    a traveling show featuring rides and games
  347. crater
    a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
  348. moon
    the natural satellite of the Earth
  349. muscle
    animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
  350. yard
    enclosed land around a house or other building
  351. fan
    a device for creating a current of air by movement
  352. demolish
    destroy completely
  353. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  354. limit
    as far as something can go
  355. miserable
    very unhappy
  356. grain
    a cereal grass
  357. amaze
    affect with wonder
  358. cage
    an enclosure made of wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
  359. border
    the boundary of a surface
  360. lead
    mixture of graphite with clay used in pencils
  361. pencil
    a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement
  362. icicle
    ice resembling a pendent spear formed by dripping water
  363. survey
    determining opinions by interviewing people
  364. container
    any object that can be used to hold things
  365. groom
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
  366. learn
    gain knowledge or skills
  367. frustrate
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  368. stalk
    a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant
  369. share
    assets belonging to an individual person or group
  370. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
  371. league
    an association of states or individuals for common action
  372. aware
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
  373. pastime
    an interest or pursuit that someone pursues regularly
  374. antenna
    one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of insects
  375. average
    an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual
  376. graduate
    receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
  377. duet
    two performers or singers who perform together
  378. solo
    any activity that is performed alone without assistance
  379. enlist
    join the military
  380. torch
    a light usually carried in the hand
  381. nectar
    a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
  382. brush
    an implement that has hairs or bristles set into a handle
  383. ladle
    a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle
  384. club
    a formal association of people with similar interests
  385. repair
    fix by putting together what is torn or broken
  386. method
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
  387. universe
    everything that exists anywhere
  388. diameter
    the length of a straight line through the center of a circle
  389. transparent
    able to be seen through with clarity
  390. journey
    the act of traveling from one place to another
  391. baton
    a metal rod wielded or twirled by a drum major or majorette
  392. twirl
    turn in a twisting or spinning motion
  393. gust
    a strong current of air
  394. excess
    the state of being more than full
  395. ivy
    Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
  396. rely
    have confidence or faith in
  397. wipe
    rub with a circular motion
  398. surrender
    relinquish possession or control over
  399. bounce
    spring back; spring away from an impact
  400. factory
    a plant with facilities for manufacturing
Created on Thu May 09 05:27:22 EDT 2013 (updated Thu May 09 06:10:24 EDT 2013)

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