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Beverley T. (United States of America)
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  1. gnash
    grind together
  2. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
  3. quench
    satisfy, as thirst
  4. whittle
    cut small bits or pare shavings from
  5. yearning
    prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
  6. furious
    marked by extreme anger
  7. optimism
    the hopeful feeling that all is going to turn out well
  8. funnel
    a conically shaped utensil with a narrow tube at one end
  9. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state
  10. ferret
    a small domesticated mammal with a flexible, elongated body
  11. clearance
    vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
  12. warrior
    someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
  13. penguin
    a flightless seabird often found in cold regions
  14. auburn
    (of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
  15. designer
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something
  16. hamlet
    a community of people smaller than a village
  17. destination
    the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey
  18. cavity
    a space that is enclosed or surrounded by something
  19. knowingly
    with full understanding or intention
  20. infinity
    time without end
  21. niece
    a daughter of your sibling
  22. castle
    a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
  23. feud
    a bitter quarrel between two parties
  24. unify
    join or combine
  25. visibility
    quality or degree of being able to be seen
  26. preferable
    more desirable than another
  27. satchel
    luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom
  28. procedure
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  29. quarterback
    the football player who directs the team's offensive play
  30. wounded
    suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
  31. cascade
    a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls
  32. desirable
    worth having or seeking or achieving
  33. laser
    an optical device that produces an intense beam of light
  34. celery
    widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
  35. sensibility
    mental responsiveness and awareness
  36. narrate
    provide commentary for a film, for example
  37. reversible
    capable of being returned to the original condition
  38. wrestle
    the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
  39. novice
    someone new to a field or activity
  40. lawful
    conformable to or allowed by a legal code
  41. oxygen
    a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for respiration
  42. crocodile
    a large aquatic reptile with a long snout and sharp teeth
  43. penalty
    the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action
  44. thorax
    the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
  45. necessity
    the condition of being essential or indispensable
  46. stamina
    enduring strength and energy
  47. hydrant
    a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
  48. navigator
    the officer in charge of guiding a ship
  49. monetary
    relating to or involving money
  50. sashay
    walk with a lofty proud gait, often to impress others
  51. preliminary
    preceding or in preparation for something more important
  52. feverishly
    in a feverish manner
  53. suffrage
    a legal right to vote
  54. pedicure
    professional care for the feet and toenails
  55. vintage
    the oldness of wines
  56. sanitary
    free from filth and pathogens
  57. counterclockwise
    in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move
  58. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
  59. semester
    one of two divisions of an academic year
  60. exoskeleton
    the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
  61. gimmick
    any clever maneuver
  62. enzyme
    a complex protein produced by cells that acts as a catalyst
  63. solicit
    request urgently or persistently
  64. grievance
    a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment
  65. thespian
    a theatrical performer
  66. whisperer
    one who speaks in a whisper
  67. yokel
    a person who is not intelligent or interested in culture
  68. indomitable
    impossible to subdue
  69. raspberry
    a thorny shrub that produces edible berries
  70. prejudice
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  71. abracadabra
    gibberish and nonsense
  72. unanimous
    in complete agreement
  73. grammarian
    a linguist who specializes in the study of syntax
  74. inoculate
    inject or treat with the germ of a disease to render immune
  75. aborigine
    an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
  76. cistern
    a sac or cavity containing fluid
  77. succinct
    briefly giving the gist of something
  78. monstrosity
    a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
  79. surmountable
    capable of being surmounted or overcome
  80. herringbone
    a pattern that looks like zigzagging V's
  81. millennium
    a span of 1000 years
  82. impudent
    improperly forward or bold
  83. concomitant
    following or accompanying as a consequence
  84. lugubrious
    excessively mournful
  85. woebegone
    affected by or full of grief
  86. supplicate
    ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer
  87. uvula
    a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
  88. hexagonal
    having six sides or divided into hexagons
  89. effervescent
    giving off bubbles
  90. cinematographer
    a specialist in charge of filming a movie
  91. quizzical
    perplexed
  92. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
  93. lackadaisical
    idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
  94. entrepreneur
    someone who organizes a business venture
  95. variegate
    make something more diverse and varied
  96. incendiary
    capable of causing fires or catching fire spontaneously
  97. malleable
    capable of being shaped or bent
  98. quadrilateral
    a four-sided polygon
  99. endocrine
    of or belonging to glands that secrete hormones
  100. intermittent
    stopping and starting at irregular intervals
  101. duodenum
    the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
  102. Pompeii
    ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
  103. resplendence
    brilliant, radiant beauty
  104. phalanx
    any closely ranked crowd of people
  105. elucidate
    make clear and comprehensible
  106. bereavement
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  107. virulently
    in a virulent manner
  108. jingoism
    fanatical patriotism
  109. crepuscular
    like or relating to twilight; dim
  110. aquiline
    curved down like an eagle's beak
  111. seismologist
    a scientist who studies earthquakes
  112. ululate
    emit long loud cries
  113. tenebrific
    dark and gloomy
  114. leviathan
    the largest or most massive thing of its kind
  115. cumulonimbus
    a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
  116. yeoman
    a free man who cultivates his own land
  117. dangle
    hang freely
  118. peppery
    having the piquant burning taste of peppers
  119. mandate
    a formal statement of a command to do something
  120. bookkeeper
    someone who records the transactions of a business
  121. overhead
    located or originating from above
  122. habit
    an established custom
  123. muzzle
    forward projecting part of the head of certain animals
  124. knack
    a special way of doing something
  125. rural
    living in or characteristic of farming or country life
  126. jockey
    someone employed to ride horses in horse races
  127. blurred
    indistinct or hazy in outline
  128. innermost
    situated or occurring farthest within
  129. skillet
    a pan used for frying foods
  130. mustang
    small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
  131. suspend
    bar temporarily
  132. widespread
    widely circulated or diffused
  133. dozen
    the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
  134. harvest
    the gathering of a ripened crop
  135. plaza
    a public square with room for pedestrians
  136. baggage
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
  137. wizard
    one who practices magic or sorcery
  138. reclining
    the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
  139. helmet
    a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
  140. underneath
    on the lower or downward side; on the underside of
  141. patio
    usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
  142. iceberg
    a large frozen mass floating at sea
  143. decade
    a period of 10 years
  144. appoint
    assign a duty, responsibility, or obligation to
  145. breadth
    the extent of something from side to side
  146. fracture
    breaking of hard tissue such as bone
  147. volcano
    a fissure in the earth's crust through which gases erupt
  148. totality
    the state of being total and complete
  149. unfurl
    unroll, unfold, or spread out
  150. allergy
    hypersensitive immunological reaction to some substance
  151. hurriedly
    in a hurried or hasty manner
  152. lightning
    flash of light from an electric discharge in the atmosphere
  153. weasel
    small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body
  154. perchance
    through chance
  155. rodeo
    an exhibition of cowboy skills
  156. overpowering
    so strong as to be irresistible
  157. tartar
    an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
  158. askew
    turned or twisted to one side
  159. colony
    a group of organisms of the same type living together
  160. equator
    an imaginary line around the Earth forming a great circle
  161. marshmallow
    spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar
  162. graduate
    receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
  163. scentless
    emitting or holding no odor
  164. concentrate
    make denser, stronger, or purer
  165. transitory
    lasting a very short time
  166. liberation
    the act of freeing someone or something
  167. sauna
    a steam bath in which water is poured over heated rocks
  168. horizon
    the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
  169. galaxy
    a collection of star systems
  170. economist
    an expert in the circulation of goods and services
  171. coronary
    surrounding the heart like a crown
  172. supersonic
    greater than the speed of sound in a given medium
  173. hemisphere
    half of a round, three-dimensional shape
  174. jaundice
    yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes
  175. planetary
    of or relating to a celestial body that orbits around a star
  176. referee
    the official in a sport who is expected to ensure fair play
  177. allocate
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
  178. geocentric
    having the earth in the middle
  179. nominee
    a politician who is running for public office
  180. fossilize
    convert to plant or animal remains
  181. mayoralty
    the position of mayor
  182. elevation
    distance of something above a reference point
  183. luminosity
    the quality of emitting or reflecting light
  184. chasm
    a deep opening in the earth's surface
  185. balminess
    the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
  186. ellipse
    a closed plane curve with an oval shape
  187. ascending
    the act of changing location in an upward direction
  188. isolationism
    a policy of nonparticipation in international relations
  189. alphanumerical
    of or pertaining to alphanumeric characters
  190. peninsula
    a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
  191. celestial
    relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
  192. diabetes
    a disease characterized by high glucose levels in the blood
  193. recyclable
    capable of being used again
  194. savvy
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  195. arthritis
    inflammation of a joint or joints
  196. tribulation
    an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
  197. sentient
    endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
  198. epidermis
    the outer layer of skin covering the body surface
  199. homage
    respectful deference
  200. precedent
    an example that is used to justify similar occurrences
  201. illiteracy
    an inability to read
  202. globalization
    growth to a worldwide scale
  203. manifold
    many and varied; having many features or forms
  204. journalism
    the profession of reporting or editing news stories
  205. tentacled
    having tentacles
  206. exhaustion
    extreme fatigue
  207. correspond
    take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
  208. allegation
    a formal accusation against somebody
  209. nostalgia
    a longing for something past
  210. misanthropic
    hating mankind in general
  211. unnecessarily
    without any necessity
  212. gubernatorial
    relating to the head of a state government
  213. varicose
    abnormally swollen or knotty
  214. deteriorate
    become worse or disintegrate
  215. mischievous
    naughtily or annoyingly playful
  216. espionage
    the systematic use of spies to obtain secrets
  217. Caribbean
    region including the Caribbean Islands
  218. inanimate
    not endowed with life
  219. glaucoma
    eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision
  220. noncommittal
    refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action
  221. pyrite
    a common mineral that has a pale yellow color
  222. dissident
    a person who objects to some established policy
  223. reservoir
    lake used to store water for community use
  224. misdemeanor
    a crime less serious than a felony
  225. astigmatism
    impaired eyesight common in nearsighted people
  226. valedictory
    a farewell oration
  227. psychiatry
    the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
  228. itinerant
    traveling from place to place to work
  229. clientele
    customers collectively
  230. entomologist
    a scientist who studies insects
  231. fluorescent
    emitting light during exposure to external radiant energy
  232. prevaricate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
  233. incremental
    increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions
  234. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
  235. harangue
    a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
  236. detritus
    loose material that is worn away from rocks
  237. galvanize
    stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
  238. verbatim
    using exactly the same words
  239. avarice
    reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
  240. stalagmite
    a cylinder of calcium carbonate projecting from a cave floor
  241. mezzanine
    intermediate floor just above the ground floor
  242. impugnable
    subject to being discredited
  243. facsimile
    an exact copy or reproduction
  244. Chihuahua
    a state in northern Mexico; mostly high plateau
  245. philologist
    a humanist specializing in classical scholarship
  246. bibliothecarial
    of or relating to a library or bibliotheca or a librarian
  247. Guernsey
    a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey
  248. syncopation
    a musical rhythm accenting a normally weak beat
  249. rheometer
    an instrument for measuring the flow of liquids
  250. xenophobic
    having abnormal fear or hatred of foreigners
  251. eohippus
    earliest horse
  252. tachistoscope
    scientific instrument used by psychologists
  253. arpeggio
    a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession
  254. thalassic
    relating to the seas, especially smaller or inland seas
  255. obloquy
    state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
  256. den
    the habitation of wild animals
  257. ace
    a playing card in a deck having a single pip on its face
  258. bell
    a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
  259. few
    a small number of the persons or things being discussed
  260. kick
    drive or propel with the foot
  261. band
    an unofficial association of people or groups
  262. odd
    not divisible by two
  263. alike
    having the same or similar characteristics
  264. gang
    an association of criminals
  265. kind
    having a tender and considerate and helpful nature
  266. goal
    the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve
  267. skim
    remove from the surface
  268. note
    a brief written record
  269. cold
    having a low or inadequate temperature
  270. black
    being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness
  271. crew
    an organized group of workers
  272. water
    compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear liquid
  273. kitten
    young domestic cat
  274. buff
    a soft thick undyed leather
  275. skate
    sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
  276. robin
    a small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
  277. soon
    in the near future
  278. sister
    a female person who has the same parents as another person
  279. child
    a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
  280. turtle
    any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
  281. stem
    cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
  282. firm
    not soft or yielding to pressure
  283. bunt
    act of hitting a baseball lightly without swinging the bat
  284. once
    on one occasion
  285. crowd
    a large number of things or people considered together
  286. chest
    the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
  287. sandal
    a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
  288. warp
    bend or twist out of shape
  289. yawn
    an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
  290. prowl
    move about in or as if in a predatory manner
  291. troll
    supernatural creature thought to live in caves or mountains
  292. scold
    censure severely or angrily
  293. twin
    either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
  294. clasp
    hold firmly and tightly
  295. greedy
    immoderately desirous of acquiring something
  296. hitch
    hook or entangle
  297. chuckle
    a soft partly suppressed laugh
  298. liter
    a metric unit of capacity; equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters
  299. fight
    be engaged in a contest or struggle
  300. pretty
    pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
  301. badly
    to a severe or serious degree
  302. dribble
    flowing in drops
  303. rough
    having or caused by an irregular surface
  304. hammer
    a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle
  305. stool
    a simple seat without a back or arms
  306. endless
    having no known beginning and presumably no end
  307. board
    a stout length of sawn timber
  308. pilot
    someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
  309. purse
    a container used for carrying money and small personal items
  310. pitch
    the high or low quality of a sound
  311. sunny
    bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
  312. empty
    holding or containing nothing
  313. groom
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
  314. solar
    relating to the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
  315. bonus
    extra pay or reward given to employees for good performance
  316. watch
    look attentively
  317. soccer
    a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
  318. length
    the linear extent in space from one end to the other
  319. former
    the first of two or the first mentioned of two
  320. durable
    existing for a long time
  321. kettle
    a metal pot with a lid for stewing or boiling
  322. mellow
    having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
  323. bubbly
    emitting or filled with gas, as from carbonation
  324. speech
    communication by word of mouth
  325. wedge
    something solid that can be pushed between two things
  326. eyelid
    either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
  327. floral
    relating to or associated with flowers
  328. gentle
    soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
  329. makeshift
    done or made using whatever is available
  330. nudge
    push against gently
  331. beetle
    insect having biting mouthparts
  332. driven
    compelled forcibly by an outside agency
  333. tickle
    (archaic) touch a body part lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
  334. opal
    a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica
  335. suitcase
    a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
  336. digit
    a finger or toe, or a corresponding body part
  337. civics
    the study of the duties and rights of citizenship
  338. griddle
    a flat heated surface on which food is cooked
  339. leapfrog
    a game in which one child bends down and another leaps over
  340. grinding
    a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)
  341. organic
    having properties characteristic of living beings
  342. feast
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
  343. youth
    a person who is not yet old
  344. vision
    the ability to see
  345. background
    the part of a scene behind objects in the front
  346. rookie
    an awkward and inexperienced youth
  347. service
    an act of help or assistance
  348. poison
    any substance that causes injury or illness or death
  349. volley
    rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
  350. tasteless
    lacking flavor
  351. reek
    give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
  352. dillydally
    waste time or postpone doing what one should be doing
  353. slogan
    a favorite saying of a sect or political group
  354. bellyache
    an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
  355. yoga
    discipline training the consciousness for spiritual insight
  356. neckwear
    articles of clothing worn about the neck
  357. heartthrob
    an object of infatuation
  358. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  359. eavesdrop
    listen without the speaker's knowledge
  360. innocent
    free from sin
  361. wrench
    a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
  362. infectious
    relating to the invasion of germs that cause disease
  363. dignify
    confer honor upon
  364. triumph
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
  365. gallant
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  366. salute
    a formal military gesture of respect
  367. fortnight
    a period of fourteen consecutive days
  368. meteor
    a small, solid space object that has entered Earth's atmosphere
  369. poach
    hunt illegally
  370. station
    a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel
  371. letterhead
    a sheet of stationery with name and address of the organization printed at the top
  372. umbrella
    a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
  373. listener
    someone who listens attentively
  374. envision
    imagine, conceive of, or see in one's mind
  375. magical
    possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
  376. serenely
    in a peacefully serene manner
  377. quaint
    attractively old-fashioned
  378. biscuit
    small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
  379. multitude
    a large indefinite number
  380. linear
    involving a single dimension
  381. fasten
    attach to
  382. nectar
    a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
  383. kerchief
    a square scarf folded into a triangle and worn over the head
  384. ignite
    cause to start burning
  385. officer
    a member of a police force
  386. giddiness
    an impulsive scatterbrained manner
  387. maimed
    having a part of the body crippled or disabled
  388. uncouth
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  389. healthy
    free from infirmity or disease
  390. peekaboo
    a game played with young children
  391. cashier
    a person responsible for receiving payments for goods
  392. magnate
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  393. dandruff
    a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp
  394. environs
    the area in which something exists or lives
  395. rhinestone
    an imitation jewel made from crystal, glass, or paste
  396. notorious
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  397. backgammon
    a board game for two played with dice and counters
  398. salary
    fixed payment for services
  399. ferryboat
    a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
  400. fortification
    the act of increasing the strength of something
  401. omission
    leaving out or passing over something
  402. establishment
    the act of forming something
  403. unkempt
    not properly maintained or cared for
  404. onus
    a burdensome or difficult concern
  405. capillary
    a minute blood vessel connecting arterioles with venules
  406. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  407. bombastic
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  408. desolate
    providing no shelter or sustenance
  409. zoology
    the branch of biology that studies animals
  410. speculate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  411. rhombus
    a parallelogram with four equal sides
  412. engineer
    a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve problems
  413. tangential
    of superficial relevance if any
  414. misinterpret
    construe wrongly
  415. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  416. ultramarine
    blue pigment made of powdered lapis lazuli
  417. literacy
    the ability to read and write
  418. testimony
    something that serves as evidence
  419. despicable
    morally reprehensible
  420. adorned
    decorated or dressed up to be more beautiful or distinct
  421. intellectual
    of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
  422. delicacy
    the quality of being exquisitely fine in appearance
  423. impromptu
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  424. supremacy
    power to dominate or defeat
  425. unchangeable
    not changeable or subject to change
  426. medallion
    a round piece of metal given as an award or commemoration
  427. feral
    wild and menacing
  428. Kelvin
    British physicist who invented the Kelvin scale of temperature and pioneered undersea telegraphy (1824-1907)
  429. elocution
    an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice
  430. quotient
    the number obtained by division
  431. yeti
    a large hairy creature said to live in the Himalayas
  432. rambunctious
    noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
  433. curmudgeon
    an irascible, cantankerous person full of stubborn ideas
  434. convivial
    occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
  435. papyrus
    tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber
  436. legalese
    a style that uses the abstruse technical vocabulary of the law
  437. jalapeno
    hot green or red pepper
  438. Olympiad
    one of the four-year intervals between Olympic Games
  439. abacus
    a manual calculator with counters on rods or in grooves
  440. peripheral
    on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary
  441. affectation
    a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
  442. propaganda
    information that is spread to promote some cause
  443. narcoleptic
    of a disorder characterized by episodes of deep sleep
  444. magnificently
    extremely well
  445. decaffeinate
    remove caffeine from (coffee)
  446. gigabyte
    a unit of information equal to 1000 megabytes or 10^9 bytes
  447. hypochondria
    abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
  448. sabotage
    a deliberate act of destruction or disruption
  449. pestilence
    any epidemic disease with a high death rate
  450. annexation
    incorporation by joining or uniting
  451. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  452. mauve
    a moderate purple
  453. grotesqueness
    ludicrous or incongruous unnaturalness or distortion
  454. flagellum
    a lash-like appendage used for locomotion
  455. nepotism
    favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power
  456. cytoplasm
    the substance inside a cell, not including the nucleus
  457. arabesque
    position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind
  458. regurgitate
    pour or rush back
  459. polypeptide
    a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
  460. serotonin
    a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory
  461. euphonious
    having a pleasant sound
  462. hermetically
    in an airtight manner
  463. effulgent
    radiating or as if radiating light
  464. plantigrade
    walking on the whole sole of the foot
  465. silhouette
    a filled-in drawing of the outline of an object
  466. kinesiology
    the study of the mechanics and anatomy of human movement
  467. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  468. oscillation
    a complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
  469. roux
    a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces
  470. flamingo
    a long-necked pink bird that often stands on one leg
  471. vertical
    at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
  472. lacerate
    cut or tear irregularly
  473. squabble
    a quarrel about petty points
  474. radical
    far beyond the norm
  475. boycott
    refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
  476. astronomy
    the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies
  477. nausea
    the state that precedes vomiting
  478. essence
    the choicest or most vital part of some idea or experience
  479. century
    a period of 100 years
  480. awry
    turned or twisted to one side
  481. swivel
    turn on a pivot
  482. decathlon
    an athletic contest consisting of ten different events
  483. palpitation
    a rapid and irregular heart beat
  484. geologist
    a specialist in the history of the Earth recorded in rocks
  485. legislature
    an assembly that makes, amends, or repeals laws
  486. octopod
    a cephalopod with eight arms but lacking an internal shell
  487. insomnia
    an inability to sleep
  488. distinguishable
    capable of being perceived as different or distinct
  489. autonomy
    political independence
  490. gingivitis
    inflammation of the gums
  491. respirator
    a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
  492. insurrection
    organized opposition to authority
  493. chauffeur
    drive someone in a vehicle
  494. loquacious
    full of trivial conversation
Created on Thu Mar 24 11:57:38 EDT 2011 (updated Fri Mar 25 16:51:44 EDT 2011)

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