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Ray R. (United States of America)
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  1. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
  2. abortive
    failing to accomplish an intended result
  3. absence
    the state of being not present
  4. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  5. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  6. abundant
    present in great quantity
  7. accumulate
    get or gather together
  8. ache
    a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
  9. Acre
    a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
  10. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  11. adolescence
    the period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
  12. advent
    arrival that has been awaited
  13. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  14. affix
    attach to
  15. agile
    moving quickly and lightly
  16. akin
    related by blood
  17. akin
    related by blood
  18. allotted
    given as a task or a portion
  19. allotted
    given as a task or a portion
  20. allure
    the power to entice or attract
  21. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  22. ambivalence
    mixed feelings or emotions
  23. amend
    make revisions to
  24. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  25. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  26. amphibian
    cold-blooded vertebrate living on land but breeding in water
  27. ample
    more than enough in size or scope or capacity
  28. anesthesia
    loss of bodily sensation
  29. annex
    attach to
  30. antler
    deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
  31. arable
    capable of being farmed productively
  32. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
  33. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  34. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  35. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  36. assimilation
    the process of absorbing one cultural group into another
  37. attest
    provide evidence for
  38. attire
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
  39. aviation
    the art of operating aircraft
  40. awe-inspiring
    inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
  41. axle
    a shaft on which a wheel rotates
  42. ballot
    a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
  43. banquet
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
  44. barren
    completely wanting or lacking
  45. basin
    a bowl-shaped vessel used for holding food or liquids
  46. bay
    an indentation of a shoreline smaller than a gulf
  47. beak
    horny projecting mouth of a bird
  48. belligerent
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  49. belligerent
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  50. benefactor
    a person who helps people or institutions
  51. benign
    kind in disposition or manner
  52. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  53. bewildered
    extremely confused and uncertain what to do
  54. biased
    favoring one person or side over another
  55. blaze
    a strong flame that burns brightly
  56. bloom
    produce or yield flowers
  57. bountiful
    producing in abundance
  58. boycott
    refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
  59. brevity
    the attribute of being short or fleeting
  60. brisk
    quick and energetic
  61. brisk
    quick and energetic
  62. bulky
    of large size for its weight
  63. bypass
    avoid something
  64. canal
    long and narrow strip of water for boats or for irrigation
  65. candidness
    the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
  66. canopy
    a covering (usually of cloth) that shelters an area
  67. canopy
    a covering (usually of cloth) that shelters an area
  68. capitulate
    surrender under agreed conditions
  69. capitulate
    surrender under agreed conditions
  70. cattle
    domesticated cows as a group
  71. cease
    put an end to a state or an activity
  72. cerebral
    of or relating to the brain
  73. chirpy
    (birds or insects) characterized by or tending to chirp
  74. cholera
    a contagious disease that affects the small intestine
  75. cite
    make reference to
  76. cite
    make reference to
  77. clergy
    the entire class of religious officials
  78. cluster
    a grouping of a number of similar things
  79. clutter
    a confused multitude of things
  80. clutter
    a confused multitude of things
  81. coal
    fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter
  82. coarse
    rough to the touch
  83. coil
    a round shape formed by a series of connected loops
  84. colloquial
    characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
  85. colossal
    so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
  86. commend
    present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
  87. commodity
    any good that can be bought and sold
  88. commotion
    a disorderly outburst or tumult
  89. complacent
    contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
  90. comply
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
  91. compost
    a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure
  92. conceal
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  93. condense
    cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid
  94. condone
    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
  95. confer
    present
  96. congregate
    come together, usually for a purpose
  97. congregate
    come together, usually for a purpose
  98. conjecture
    believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  99. conspicuous
    obvious to the eye or mind
  100. consternation
    sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion
  101. consternation
    sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion
  102. contemptuous
    expressing extreme scorn
  103. contend
    compete for something
  104. contingent
    determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
  105. contour
    a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
  106. contour
    a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
  107. contrast
    the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
  108. cope
    come to terms with
  109. coral
    a very small ocean creature that often forms reefs
  110. cote
    a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)
  111. courteous
    characterized by politeness and gracious good manners
  112. courteous
    characterized by politeness and gracious good manners
  113. crater
    a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
  114. crater
    a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
  115. cruise
    travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing
  116. crust
    a hard outer layer that covers something
  117. cuisine
    the manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
  118. cunningly
    in a sly or crafty manner
  119. dam
    a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water
  120. damp
    slightly wet
  121. dawdle
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
  122. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  123. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  124. decimate
    kill in large numbers
  125. decipher
    convert something hidden or secretive into ordinary language
  126. decree
    a legally binding command or decision
  127. deficit
    an amount that is less than expected or required
  128. deforestation
    the state of being clear of trees
  129. degenerative
    (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function
  130. degenerative
    (of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function
  131. deity
    a supernatural being worshipped as controlling the world
  132. delegate
    a person appointed or elected to represent others
  133. depict
    give a description of
  134. depleted
    no longer sufficient
  135. depreciate
    decline in value
  136. derail
    run off or leave the tracks
  137. derive
    come from
  138. derogatory
    expressive of low opinion
  139. descend
    move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
  140. designate
    design or destine
  141. despot
    a cruel and oppressive dictator
  142. deter
    turn away from as by fear or persuasion
  143. detour
    a roundabout road or route
  144. deviance
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  145. deviate
    turn aside; turn away from
  146. devise
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  147. devise
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  148. diligently
    in a hard-working manner
  149. dilute
    lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
  150. dim
    lacking in light; not bright or harsh
  151. discard
    anything that is cast aside
  152. disciple
    one who believes and helps spread the doctrine of another
  153. disclose
    expose to view as by removing a cover
  154. discontent
    a longing for something better than the present situation
  155. discrepancy
    a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
  156. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  157. dispersed
    distributed or spread over a considerable extent
  158. dissection
    the act of cutting so as to separate into pieces
  159. dissent
    a difference of opinion
  160. dissenter
    a person who objects to some established policy
  161. dissolve
    pass into a solution
  162. divisive
    causing or characterized by disagreement or disunity
  163. divisive
    causing or characterized by disagreement or disunity
  164. drench
    cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
  165. drizzle
    very light rain
  166. dubious
    fraught with uncertainty or doubt
  167. dwelling
    housing that someone is living in
  168. dwindle
    become smaller or lose substance
  169. edge
    a line determining the limits of an area
  170. edged
    having a specified kind of border or edge
  171. elate
    fill with high spirits
  172. elated
    exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
  173. elongated
    drawn out or made longer spatially
  174. embark
    go on board
  175. embody
    represent in physical form
  176. embryo
    an animal organism in the early stages of growth
  177. emit
    give off, send forth, or discharge
  178. engulf
    flow over or cover completely
  179. ensue
    take place or happen afterward or as a result
  180. entail
    have as a logical consequence
  181. equate
    consider or describe as similar or analogous
  182. era
    a period marked by distinctive character
  183. erupt
    start suddenly
  184. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  185. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  186. etching
    making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them
  187. excavate
    recover through digging
  188. exert
    put to use
  189. exertion
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  190. faction
    a dissenting clique
  191. faction
    a dissenting clique
  192. faction
    a dissenting clique
  193. far-flung
    distributed over a considerable extent
  194. fauna
    all the animal life in a particular region or period
  195. feasible
    capable of being done with means at hand
  196. ferocious
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  197. fertilize
    provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
  198. fidelity
    the quality of being faithful
  199. fit
    meeting adequate standards for a purpose
  200. fleet
    group of aircraft operating under the same ownership
  201. flock
    a group of birds
  202. flora
    all the plant life in a particular region or period
  203. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  204. forfeit
    lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime
  205. fort
    a defensive structure
  206. fortified
    having something added to increase the strength
  207. franchise
    a statutory right or privilege granted by a government
  208. frequent
    coming at short intervals or habitually
  209. fungus
    a spore-producing organism that lacks chlorophyll
  210. gauge
    an instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity
  211. gem
    a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
  212. gem
    a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
  213. glacier
    a slowly moving mass of ice
  214. gloom
    a state of partial or total darkness
  215. graze
    feed as in a meadow or pasture
  216. grim
    harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
  217. grin
    draw the lips back into a smile or snarl
  218. grumble
    make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
  219. halt
    cause to stop
  220. haphazard
    dependent upon or characterized by chance
  221. hardy
    having rugged physical strength
  222. haste
    overly eager speed and possible carelessness
  223. hasten
    move fast
  224. hearsay
    gossip passed around by word of mouth
  225. heel
    the back part of the human foot
  226. herald
    a person who announces important news
  227. herein
    in this place or thing or document
  228. hermit
    one retired from society for religious reasons
  229. hermit
    one retired from society for religious reasons
  230. hinder
    be an obstacle to
  231. hoist
    raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
  232. hue
    the quality of a color determined by its dominant wavelength
  233. hurdle
    a light barrier that competitors must leap over in races
  234. hut
    small crude shelter used as a dwelling
  235. idle
    not in action or at work
  236. illumination
    the quality of providing light
  237. illusive
    based on or having the nature of a fantasy
  238. illusive
    based on or having the nature of a fantasy
  239. immerse
    cause to be submerged
  240. impair
    make worse or less effective
  241. impartial
    free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
  242. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  243. impoverished
    poor enough to need help from others
  244. in a nutshell
    summed up briefly
  245. inadvertently
    without knowledge or intention
  246. incapacitate
    make unable to perform a certain action
  247. indignant
    angered at something unjust or wrong
  248. indiscriminate
    failing to make or recognize distinctions
  249. indoctrinate
    teach uncritically
  250. inept
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  251. infantry
    an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
  252. inflammation
    the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
  253. influx
    the process of flowing in
  254. infrastructure
    the basic features of a system or organization
  255. infringe
    advance beyond the usual limit
  256. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  257. inhibit
    limit the range or extent of
  258. innate
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  259. innermost
    situated or occurring farthest within
  260. inquiry
    an instance of questioning
  261. inquisitive
    given to questioning
  262. insistent
    demanding attention
  263. insurmountable
    not capable of being overcome
  264. intricate
    having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
  265. introvert
    a person who tends to shrink from social contacts
  266. introverted
    shy, reserved, or inward looking
  267. introverted
    shy, reserved, or inward looking
  268. invariably
    without change, in every case
  269. irrigation
    the act of supplying dry land with water by artificial means
  270. joint
    junction by which parts or objects are linked together
  271. laissez faire
    a doctrine that government should not interfere in commerce
  272. latent
    potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
  273. latitude
    an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
  274. latter
    the second of two or the second mentioned of two
  275. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  276. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  277. leader
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
  278. legible
    capable of being read or deciphered
  279. leisure
    time available for ease and relaxation
  280. lighthouse
    a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
  281. lingerer
    someone who lingers aimlessly in or about a place
  282. litigant
    a party to a lawsuit
  283. loom
    a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
  284. looter
    someone who steals, as during a war or riot
  285. maim
    injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration
  286. mainstream
    the prevailing current of thought
  287. malicious
    having the nature of threatening evil
  288. manifest
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  289. manifesto
    a public declaration of intentions
  290. mar
    cause to become imperfect
  291. mar
    cause to become imperfect
  292. margin
    the boundary line or area immediately inside the boundary
  293. mast
    a vertical spar for supporting sails
  294. meadow
    a field where grass or alfalfa is grown to be made into hay
  295. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  296. measles
    a contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots
  297. mend
    restore by putting together what is torn or broken
  298. mend
    restore by putting together what is torn or broken
  299. mere
    being nothing more than specified
  300. merit
    the quality of being deserving
  301. meticulous
    marked by precise accordance with details
  302. mime
    an actor who communicates entirely by gesture
  303. mischievous
    naughtily or annoyingly playful
  304. mist
    a thin fog with condensation near the ground
  305. modification
    the act of making something different
  306. mold
    the distinctive form in which a thing is made
  307. momentum
    the product of a body's mass and its velocity
  308. moratorium
    suspension of an ongoing activity
  309. moratorium
    suspension of an ongoing activity
  310. muffled
    being or made softer or less loud or clear
  311. multilingual
    using or knowing more than one language
  312. mural
    a painting that is applied to a wall surface
  313. naval
    connected with an organization of military vessels
  314. nocturnal
    belonging to or active during the night
  315. nomad
    a member of a people who have no permanent home
  316. notwithstanding
    despite anything to the contrary
  317. obscene
    offensive to the mind
  318. obsolescence
    falling into disuse or becoming out of date
  319. obstruct
    block passage through
  320. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  321. omnivore
    an animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances
  322. oration
    an instance of formal speaking
  323. ordeal
    a severe or trying experience
  324. ornamental
    serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
  325. outage
    a period when something temporarily stops working
  326. outright
    without reservation or concealment
  327. oval
    rounded like an egg
  328. oversee
    watch and direct
  329. overt
    open and observable; not secret or hidden
  330. overthrow
    reject or overturn a decision or an argument
  331. overthrow
    reject or overturn a decision or an argument
  332. palatial
    relating to or being a large and stately residence
  333. palatial
    relating to or being a large and stately residence
  334. pave
    cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic
  335. peddler
    someone who travels about selling wares
  336. peninsula
    a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
  337. per capita
    relating to each person individually
  338. perilous
    fraught with danger
  339. perishable
    subject to destruction or death or decay
  340. perplexing
    lacking clarity of meaning
  341. perturbed
    thrown into a state of agitated confusion
  342. pesticide
    a chemical used to kill destructive insects or animals
  343. philanthropist
    someone who makes charitable donations
  344. pictorial
    pertaining to or consisting of pictures
  345. pioneer
    one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
  346. pious
    having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
  347. pious
    having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
  348. placid
    calm and free from disturbance
  349. plantation
    an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale
  350. plough
    a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
  351. posh
    elegant and fashionable
  352. posthumous
    occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
  353. postponement
    the act of delaying something until a future time
  354. potent
    having or wielding force or authority
  355. poultry
    the flesh of domesticated birds raised for food
  356. pound
    16 ounces avoirdupois
  357. pragmatic
    concerned with practical matters
  358. precedence
    status established in order of importance or urgency
  359. precipitate
    bring about abruptly
  360. precipitate
    bring about abruptly
  361. precursor
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  362. preside
    act as executive officer
  363. presumptuous
    going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous
  364. prevalent
    most frequent or common
  365. procrastinator
    someone who postpones work
  366. proliferate
    grow rapidly
  367. prompt
    according to schedule or without delay
  368. proofread
    read for errors
  369. proprietor
    someone who owns a business
  370. pun
    a humorous play on words
  371. punitive
    inflicting punishment
  372. purportedly
    allegedly but not definitely true
  373. quarrelsome
    given to arguing
  374. reciprocally
    (often followed by `for') in exchange or in reciprocation
  375. reconcile
    come to terms
  376. refine
    reduce to a pure state
  377. refrain
    resist doing something
  378. refreshment
    snacks and drinks served as a light meal
  379. refute
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  380. regal
    belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
  381. regulate
    bring into conformity with rules, principles, or usage
  382. relapse
    deteriorate in health
  383. relinquish
    turn away from; give up
  384. remnant
    a small part remaining after the main part no longer exists
  385. render
    give or supply
  386. renowned
    widely known and esteemed
  387. repetition
    the act of doing or performing again
  388. reservation
    the act of setting aside for some future occasion
  389. respiratory
    pertaining to the act of breathing
  390. resurgence
    bringing again into activity and prominence
  391. resurgence
    bringing again into activity and prominence
  392. retaliate
    make a counterattack and return like for like
  393. reticence
    the trait of being uncommunicative
  394. ridge
    a long narrow natural elevation or striation
  395. rigorous
    strict; allowing no deviation from a standard
  396. ripe
    fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
  397. ripe
    fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
  398. robust
    sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
  399. rodent
    a mammal having two pairs of ever-growing front teeth for gnawing
  400. rural
    living in or characteristic of farming or country life
  401. saga
    a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family
  402. sanction
    official permission or approval
  403. sanction
    official permission or approval
  404. scarce
    deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
  405. scatter
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  406. scenic
    of or relating to the stage or stage sets
  407. scold
    censure severely or angrily
  408. scope
    the state of the environment in which a situation exists
  409. scorch
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
  410. scrupulous
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  411. sediment
    matter that has been deposited by some natural process
  412. seem
    give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
  413. segment
    one of several parts that fit with others to make a whole
  414. segment
    one of several parts that fit with others to make a whole
  415. sequential
    in regular succession without gaps
  416. shed
    cause or allow to flow or run out or over
  417. sheer
    so thin as to transmit light
  418. shrug
    raise shoulders to show one doesn't know or care about something
  419. shuffle
    walk by dragging one's feet
  420. silhouette
    a filled-in drawing of the outline of an object
  421. silhouette
    a filled-in drawing of the outline of an object
  422. slander
    words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
  423. smith
    someone who works metal
  424. smog
    air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog
  425. soar
    rise rapidly
  426. solace
    comfort offered to one who is disappointed or miserable
  427. sovereignty
    the authority of a state to govern another state
  428. sow
    place seeds in or on the ground for future growth
  429. sow
    place seeds in or on the ground for future growth
  430. span
    the distance or interval between two points
  431. spendthrift
    someone who spends money freely or wastefully
  432. sporadic
    recurring in scattered or unpredictable instances
  433. sprout
    produce buds or branches; germinate
  434. squadron
    a naval unit that is detached from the fleet
  435. stagecoach
    a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns
  436. stem
    cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
  437. stem
    cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
  438. strenuous
    taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
  439. strife
    bitter conflict; heated or violent dissension
  440. stripe
    a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
  441. submerge
    put under water
  442. subsidy
    a grant of financial assistance, especially by a government
  443. suffice
    be adequate, either in quality or quantity
  444. surpassing
    exceeding usual limits especially in excellence
  445. sustenance
    the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
  446. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
  447. synonymous
    meaning the same or nearly the same
  448. tame
    brought from wildness into a domesticated state
  449. tangible
    perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
  450. tapestry
    a wall hanging of heavy fabric with pictorial designs
  451. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
  452. tentatively
    in a hesitant manner
  453. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  454. thermometer
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
  455. thesis
    an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument
  456. threshold
    the starting point for a new state or experience
  457. thrifty
    mindful of the future in spending money
  458. tilt
    lean over; tip
  459. tract
    an extended area of land
  460. tranquility
    an untroubled state that is free from disturbances
  461. transparent
    able to be seen through with clarity
  462. tremor
    an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear
  463. trickle
    run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
  464. turbulent
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
  465. turmoil
    a violent disturbance
  466. tycoon
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  467. unaerated
    (used of blood) not supplied with oxygen
  468. unanimous
    in complete agreement
  469. undertaker
    one whose business is the management of funerals
  470. uninhibited
    not restrained
  471. unnerve
    disturb the composure of
  472. unprecedented
    novel; having no earlier occurrence
  473. unruliness
    the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline
  474. upheaval
    a violent disturbance
  475. uproar
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  476. utilize
    put into service
  477. vacant
    not containing anyone or anything; unfilled or unoccupied
  478. vaccination
    taking a substance, usually by injection, against a disease
  479. vagabond
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  480. vary
    become different in some particular way
  481. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
  482. venerate
    regard with feelings of respect and reverence
  483. venture
    an undertaking with an uncertain outcome
  484. venue
    the scene of any event or action
  485. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
  486. vertebrate
    animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton
  487. vicinity
    a surrounding or nearby region
  488. vigorous
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
  489. virulent
    extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
  490. virulent
    extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
  491. vulgar
    of or associated with the great masses of people
  492. ward
    a person who is under the protection of another
  493. white supremacy
    the prejudice that members of the white race are superior to members of other races
  494. wield
    handle effectively
  495. wither
    lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
  496. withered
    lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
  497. withstand
    resist or confront with resistance
  498. wool
    the outer coat of an animal, especially sheep and yaks
  499. yield
    give or supply
  500. zenith
    the highest point of something
Created on Fri Jul 26 04:56:24 EDT 2013 (updated Fri Aug 09 06:39:24 EDT 2013)

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