Alight
verb
to settle down, as after a flight
The eagle prepared to alight on the branch.
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Mangled
adjective
mutilated or disfigured
The accident left the car mangled.
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Posterior
noun
the rear or back end of an animal or person
The photograph showed the posteriors of three zebras.
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Adorn
verb
to decorate or add beauty to; enhance
Statues adorn the temple walls.
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Nautical
adjective
having to do with ships, sailors, or navigation
The portrait had a nautical theme.
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Bleak
adjective
bare and often windswept; cheerless
The bleak landscape depressed me.
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Radiant
adjective
bright with joy; glowing
The girl's expression was radiant.
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Petrified
adjective
scared to death
The petrified cat hid in the suitcase.
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Dappled
adjective
spotted
We have three dappled horses.
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Loot
noun
stolen goods
The thief examined his loot.
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Flamboyant
adjective
bold or showy
The performer wore a flamboyant costume.
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Caress
verb
to touch or stroke with affection
He gently caressed the horse.
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Carcass
noun
the dead body of an animal
The mouse had become a dried-up carcass.
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Calamity
noun
a terrible disaster
The tsunami was a calamity for the city.
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Flabbergasted
adjective
speechless with amazement; astonished
The man was flabbergasted when smoke appeared.
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Beam
verb
to smile brightly
The man beamed with pleasure.
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Recoil
verb
to move back in fear, horror, or disgust
She recoiled when the dentist approached.
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Flora
noun
the plants of a region, considered as a whole
Lily pads are a common flora in the area.
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Bejeweled
adjective
decorated with jewels or jewel-like stones
The shoe was heavily bejeweled.
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Lurk
verb
to move in a sneaky way
The strange figure lurked in the shadows.
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Transparent
adjective
allowing the passage of light; clear
She lost a transparent slipper.
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Pelt
noun
the skin of an animal with hair or fur still on it
The wolf pelt scared me for just a moment.
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Grisly
adjective
gruesome or horrible
The haunted house featured several grisly sights.
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Hilt
noun
the handle of a sword or similar weapon
The sword's hilt had a cool design.
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Haughty
adjective
arrogant or snobbish
She gave me a haughty look.
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Expel
verb
to breathe out
The man expelled smoke.
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Contorted
adjective
twisted out of shape
Her reflection was contorted.
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Expedition
noun
a journey or voyage made for a specific purpose
The scientists made an expedition to Alaska to study wildlife.
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Chalet
noun
a dwelling resembling a ski lodge
The chalet was located in the Swiss Alps.
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Capsize
verb
to turn bottom up; to overturn
The canoe capsized in the rough water.
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Toil
verb
to work hard at something exhausting
He toiled in the hot sun.
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Urban
adjective
having to do with or characteristic of cities
We looked down at the urban scene.
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Buoyancy
noun
the ability to float in water
A high level of salt in water gives swimmers buoyancy.
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Frolic
verb
to behave playfully; romp
The polar bear frolicked in the sun.
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Nuzzle
verb
to rub or push gently with the nose
The colt nuzzled its mother.
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Auburn
adjective
a reddish or golden-brown color
She shook her auburn hair.
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Asylum
noun
an institution for the care of the mentally ill
The man was put into an asylum.
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Solitude
noun
the state of being alone
He enjoyed the view in solitude.
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Unshod
adjective
without shoes
Her feet were unshod.
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Spellbound
adjective
bound as if by a spell; fascinated
The boy was spellbound by the story.
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Maimed
adjective
having a part of the body disabled or disfigured
The cat had been maimed in an accident.
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Pedestrian
noun
a person who is walking on foot
The pedestrians crossed the busy road.
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Sound
verb
to produce a sound
He sounded the horn.
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Reprimand
noun
a criticism, usually from someone in authority
My boss gave me a reprimand for poor work performance.
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Frilly
adjective
having a lot of ruffles
She wore a frilly dress.
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Slumber
verb
to sleep
The dog and I slumbered through the early morning.
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Bale
noun
a large bundle
Bales of hay covered the field.
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Distort
verb
to twist out of shape
The fishbowl distorted her reflection, making her face look huge.
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Diagnostic
adjective
used in identifying a problem or in making a diagnosis
The diagnostic test showed nothing wrong.
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Endorsement
noun
support or approval
He gave us his enthusiastic endorsement.
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Taunt
verb
to make fun of in a particularly mean way
One of the girls taunted her.
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Downcast
adjective
low in spirits; depressed
The girl felt downcast.
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Stench
noun
a bad smell; a stink
The diapers gave off a strong stench.
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Casualty
noun
a person who is killed or injured in an accident
In the "Wizard of Oz," a wicked witch is a casualty of the storm.
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Equine
adjective
relating to horses
We had an equine visitor.
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Suspended
adjective
hung from above
The baby appeared to be suspended from the ceiling.
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Gnarled
adjective
bent or twisted
The tree was old and gnarled.
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Elated
adjective
very happy or proud
The fisherman was elated by his big catch.
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Eerie
adjective
strange, mysterious, or frightening
At night, the graveyard was eerie.
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Scuffle
noun
to fight or struggle in a confused or rough way
The young bears scuffled.
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Miscellaneous
adjective
having a variety of kinds
The picture showed a miscellaneous group of bags.
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Loom
verb
to come into view as a large image; to appear magnified
The statue loomed above us.
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Loiter
verb
to hang around an area or pass time without much purpose
The man loitered in the alley.
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Prevail
verb
to triumph over or against someone or something
She prevailed over the mountain.
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Dentures
noun
a full or partial set of artificial teeth
My grandfather removes his dentures every night.
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Buck
verb
to leap in order to throw a rider off
The horse bucked violently, but the cowboy stayed on.
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Aggravated
adjective
annoyed or irritated
Aggravated by our request, he glared at us.
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Brooch
noun
a piece of jewelry that can be pinned to clothing
My grandmother gave me her brooch.
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Bizarre
adjective
strikingly strange
Her taste in dress was bizarre.
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Congregate
verb
to come together in large numbers
The flamingos congregated in the lake.
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Bluff
noun
a cliff with a broad, steep front
The monastery lies on top of a bluff.
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Gaze
verb
to look or stare at something
The little girl gazed at the flower.
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Commence
verb
to begin; start
The story commenced in a traditional way.
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Fret
verb
to express worry or annoyance
When she fretted about something, she chewed her nails.
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Bound
noun
a leap or jump forward
The dog cleared the obstacle with a single bound.
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Festive
adjective
appropriate for a festival or celebration
A Santa hat made the penguin look festive.
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Dreary
adjective
having little cheer; depressing
Heavy pollution and little sun made the area dreary.
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Chamber
noun
a room in a house or apartment, often a bedroom
The chamber contained a large bed.
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Slab
noun
a thick slice of something
The cat eyed the slab of meat.
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Train
noun
a part of a dress or robe that drags along on the ground
Her dress has a long train.
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Engrossed
adjective
aborbed in something
The cat was completely engrossed.
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Roost
verb
to rest, sit, or sleep on a perch
The bird roosted on our snowman's nose.
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Cerebral
adjective
involving the brain or intellect
Chess is a cerebral sport.
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Neurotic
adjective
affected with an emotional problem
My cousin can seem neurotic at times.
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Famished
adjective
extremely hungry
The poor dog was famished.
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Bulwark
noun
a wall built for defense
The sandbags formed a bulwark against flooding.
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Aloft
adjective
in the air or flying
The rider and his bike were aloft for several seconds.
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Recline
verb
to lean or lie back
He reclined in his seat.
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Loaf
verb
to lounge around in a lazy way
The squirrel loafed in the shade.
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Comical
adjective
funny or amusing
She was comical with her glasses on.
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Glacial
adjective
extremely cold
The glacial temperature kept the ice from melting.
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Parasol
noun
a light umbrella used to provide shade
The woman carried a parasol.
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Apparel
noun
clothing, especially outerwear
The dog had been dressed in winter apparel.
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Engulf
verb
to swallow up; cover completely
Flames engulfed the trees.
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Indulge
verb
to give in to a desire
She just had to indulge her craving for cake.
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Toddler
noun
a young child learning to walk
The toddler took a few steps.
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Garnish
noun
something placed around food to add decoration or color
The chef used mint as a garnish for the meal.
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Predicament
noun
a difficult situation
The animal was left in a predicament.
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Guffaw
noun
a loud laugh
The horse appeared to let out a guffaw.
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Preen
verb
to clean or trim feathers with the beak
The flamingo preened itself.
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Emit
verb
to send forth; release
Mount St. Helen's emitted a small amount of ash and steam.
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Sheen
noun
the shine of reflected light
The bird's coat had a bluish sheen.
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Wallow
verb
to roll around in mud, snow, or something similar
The zebra wallowed in the dirt.
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Homey
adjective
like home; cozy
The inn felt homey.
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Blustery
adjective
blowing in strong gusts
The blustery winds caught us by surprise.
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Agility
noun
the ability to move quickly and easily
She possessed remarkable agility.
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Withered
adjective
dried or shriveled up
A withered rose lay on the table.
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Hysterical
adjective
uncontrollably emotional, often from fear
The man became hysterical every time he saw a bug.
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Subterranean
adjective
underground
We studied the subterranean rock formations.
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Steward
noun
an employee in charge of something
The wine steward carried the bottle and glasses.
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Bust
noun
a sculpture showing a person's head and shoulders
Three busts were displayed on the patio.
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Maniacal
adjective
suggesting craziness; typical of a maniac
He gave us a maniacal smile.
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Turbulent
adjective
full of commotion; having wildly irregular motion
The turbulent waters tossed the boat around.
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Imploring
adjective
begging or pleading
Smelling the bacon, the dog gave us an imploring look.
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Silhouette
noun
the outline of something
The golfer's silhouette could be seen in front of the setting sun.
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Corridor
noun
a narrow hallway
The corridor had been painted green.
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Jowls
noun
the flesh under the lower jaw
Our dog's jowls hang down like pouches.
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Labyrinth
noun
a system of interconnecting paths or passages; a maze
The hedges form a labyrinth.
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Melancholy
adjective
sad or unhappy
The dogs at the pound looked melancholy.
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Gawky
adjective
appearing awkward or clumsy
A drinking giraffe often looks gawky.
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Marina
noun
a place where boats are docked
The marina was lit up at night.
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Beefy
adjective
muscular and heavily built
He is a big, beefy guy.
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Congested
adjective
overcrowded or overfilled
Hong Kong is one of the most congested cities in the world.
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Numerous
adjective
very many
Numerous photographs lay scattered on the floor.
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Immerse
verb
to thrust or throw into liquid, often completely
The monkeys immersed themselves in the hot springs.
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Breaker
noun
a wave that breaks up into foam
The water swelled into a massive breaker.
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Beret
noun
a flat, round cap
The Frenchman wore a beret.
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Chateau
noun
a castle or fortress, especially in France
The chateau was magnificent.
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Rupture
verb
to break or burst
The hose suddenly ruptured.
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Glee
noun
great delight or satisfaction
She waved her racquet with glee.
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Commode
noun
a toilet
Somehow the cat got into the commode.
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Catwalk
noun
a narrow, elevated walkway
A catwalk led into the ice cave.
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Luster
noun
the shine from reflected light
We admired the pearls' luster.
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Relic
noun
something remaining from the past
The object looked like a relic.
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Nestle
verb
to settle snugly
A rat nestled between the fence's bars.
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Stature
noun
the height of a human or animal
He frequently measured his stature.
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Seafarer
noun
a sailor or traveler on the sea
He pretended he was a seafarer sailing the ocean.
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Prominent
adjective
sticking out; immediately noticeable
Toucans have prominent beaks.
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Weathered
adjective
worn by exposure to weather
Even though it wasn't very old, the barn was weathered.
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Ascending
adjective
going or moving upward
The ascending steps led to a castle.
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Badgered
adjective
nagged or pestered
He was constantly badgered.
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Transfixed
adjective
held motionless in amazement, terror, or something similar
He was transfixed by the cookies and could not look away.
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Distressed
adjective
having anxiety or mental suffering
She said she was fine, but we could see she was distressed.
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Auditory
adjective
relating to hearing
We tested the dog's auditory senses.
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Elongated
adjective
extended or stretched out; having more length than width
Giraffes have elongated necks.
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Medieval
adjective
pertaining to the Middle Ages (about 350 A.D. to 1450)
The picture portrays a medieval scene.
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Apprehension
noun
fearful or uneasy anticipation; dread
Haircuts filled him with apprehension.
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Aghast
adjective
struck by shock or amazement
She was aghast when she saw the damage.
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Underhanded
adjective
not straightforward; deceptive
His methods were underhanded.
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Frenzied
adjective
violently excited or frantic
The driver was frenzied with anger.
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Strewn
adjective
to be scattered or sprinkled over a surface
Rose petals were strewn across the floor.
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Grimy
adjective
dirty; covered with dirt or soot
The girl's face was grimy from playing in the dirt.
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Enticed
adjective
attracted or tempted
Th pets were enticed by the hamburger.
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Tiara
noun
a small jeweled crown worn by women
The tiara was placed on the bear's head.
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Bovine
adjective
of or like a cow
A pair of bovine eyes stared at me.
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Zany
adjective
showing wild, clownish behavior
My grandfather has a zany personality.
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Brawn
noun
muscular strength and power
He showed off his brawn by striking a pose.
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Grave
adjective
serious or solemn
He wore a grave expression.
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Flounder
verb
to struggle clumsily
The baby duck floundered helplessly.
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Breach
noun
a gap, tear, or break
The accident caused an enormous breach.
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Fleet
adjective
swift
She was fleet of foot.
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Berserk
adjective
crazed in a violent or destructive way
He suddenly went berserk and starting screaming.
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Arid
adjective
extremely dry
The desert was hot and arid.
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Inclined
adjective
sloping or slanted
Italy's Leaning Tower of Pisa is inclined to one side.
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Rant
verb
to speak violently or in a wild way
He ranted about the evils of office work.
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Foliage
noun
the leaves of a plant or tree
Those trees have beautiful foliage in the fall.
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Culinary
adjective
relating to cooking or the kitchen
She taught a culinary class.
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Cask
noun
a container shaped like a barrel, usually intended to hold liquids
A number of casks were stored in the cellar.
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Muzzle
noun
the jaws, mouth, and nose of animals such as horses or dogs
The animal thrust its muzzle toward us.
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Fiery
adjective
like or suggestive of fire
Fiery lava poured from the volcano.
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Plumage
noun
a bird's feathers
The parrot displayed colorful plumage.
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Relish
verb
to greatly enjoy
The boys relished the chips and queso.
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Dashing
adjective
elegant in appearance and manner
All the ladies thought he looked dashing.
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Populous
adjective
full of inhabitants
India's "Blue City" is populous.
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Haste
noun
hurry or rush
In his haste to get to work, he took a shortcut.
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Carp
noun
a type of fish found in ponds and rivers
The carp gasped for breath.
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Deter
verb
to discourage
The sign was obviously meant to deter intruders.
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Submerged
adjective
below the surface of something (often used for water)
He was submerged in the balls.
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Vacant
adjective
unoccupied
The hospital bed was vacant.
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Dilapidated
adjective
fallen into disrepair
The mansion had become a dilapidated ruin.
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Desolate
adjective
Deserted and lifeless
The landscape was bare and desolate.
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Cower
verb
to cringe or crouch in fear
The dog cowered in the corner.
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Vista
noun
a view, especially one seen through a passageway of some kind
We enjoyed the vista.
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Exhilarated
adjective
excited or stimulated; made joyful
The boy was exhilarated by the ride.
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Irrigate
verb
to water land
The farmer frequently irrigated his land.
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Reckless
adjective
very careless; unconcerned about consequences
The reckless driver was drinking and driving.
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Masquerade
noun
a party or celebration in which elegant costumes are worn
They wore similar costumes to the masquerade.
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Peer
verb
to peep out
The baby kangaroo peered out of the pouch.
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Tranquility
noun
calmness or stillness; peacefulness
She enjoyed the tranquility.
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Frock
noun
a dress
Someone had put a frock on the dog.
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Sleuth
noun
a detective
He liked pretending he was a sleuth.
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Weary
adjective
physically or mentally exhausted
The programmer was so weary that he fell asleep on the job.
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Defiance
noun
bold resistance or opposition to authority
Defiance showed in her eyes.
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Spacious
adjective
containing a lot of space or room
They have a spacious living room.
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Elementary
adjective
easy; not complicated
The math equation was an elementary one.
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Restless
adjective
unable to rest, relax, or stay still
The restless child kept getting up in the night.
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Bewildered
adjective
completely confused
The little girl was bewildered by what she saw.
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Ensemble
noun
an outfit with more than one element
The dog was forced to wear the ensemble.
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Cavern
noun
a cave or large compartment of a cave
A group of tourists walked through the cavern.
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Thunderstruck
adjective
astounded
He was thunderstruck by the news.
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Gloomy
adjective
very sad
Her mood was gloomy.
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Slovenly
adjective
untidy or unclean in one's habits
Pigs are often thought of as slovenly.
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Bask
verb
to expose oneself to or to enjoy a pleasant warmth
The dog basked in the sunlight.
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Peppy
adjective
lively or energetic
The dog was suddenly as peppy as a puppy.
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Facets
noun
the flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem
The diamond had many facets.
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Idle
adjective
not working; inactive or doing nothing
He was often idle in the afternoon.
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Tresses
noun
long locks or curls of hair
She carefully combed her tresses.
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Bawl
verb
to cry loudly
The baby began to bawl.
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Recreation
noun
fun activity or play
He loves any kind of outdoor recreation.
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Clamor
verb
to express desire by making loud noises
The baby birds clamored for food.
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Rejoice
verb
to express great joy
He rejoiced when he won the lottery.
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Equestrian
adjective
relating to riding horses
She demonstrated equestrian skill.
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Terrace
noun
a deck or balcony
The terrace overlooked the sea.
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Luminous
adjective
radiating or reflecting light; bright
The jellyfish appeared luminous against the black of the sea.
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Douse
verb
to splash with water; to drench
I doused my sister with water.
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Bellow
verb
to make a loud sound; to roar
The man bellowed with rage.
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Suckle
verb
to take milk at the breast or udder; nurse
All but one of the piglets suckled.
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Offbeat
adjective
unusual; different from what is expected
I found the doctor a little offbeat.
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Encumbered
adjective
loaded down with something; burdened
The animal was encumbered by its load.
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Scribe
noun
a clerk, secretary, or person who copies documents (esp. in the past)
The scribe wrote by candlelight.
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Attire
noun
clothes, especially fine ones
The dog was wearing evening attire.
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Sleek
adjective
graceful; streamlined
The sports car had sleek lines.
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Diverge
verb
to branch off
The road diverged into two paths.
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Matador
noun
a bullfighter
The matador waved the red cape.
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Conjurer
noun
a wizard or sorceress
He pretended to be a conjurer.
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Strapping
adjective
powerfully built
He was a strapping young man.
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Lofty
adjective
extending high in the air; towering
Peru's Machu Picchu has a lofty location.
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Savor
verb
to taste or smell something with pleasure
She savored the smell of the chocolate.
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Cadaver
noun
the body of a dead human being
Do you think that's a picture of an actual cadaver?
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Asymmetrical
adjective
not identical on both sides of a central line
With only one side shaved, he had an asymmetrical appearance.
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Dapper
adjective
neat and stylish in dress
He looked dapper in his pinstriped suit and hat.
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Scowl
verb
to wrinkle the face in displeasure; frown
He scowled at us when we told him it was nap time.
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Immobile
adjective
not moving; motionless
The patient lay immobile on the operating table.
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Helm
noun
a wheel or device by which a ship is steered
The captain was at the ship's helm.
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Caravan
noun
a group traveling together for protection
The caravan made its way through the desert.
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Precipitation
noun
liquid falling to the earth, such as rain, sleet, or snow
The precipitation made it hard to see clearly out the window.
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Bustling
adjective
having noisy and energetic activity
The train station was bustling.
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Sluggish
adjective
lacking energy; inactive
Our cat is sluggish during the day.
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Paunch
noun
a protruding stomach; potbelly
He was developing a paunch.
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Inquiring
adjective
as if asking a question; searching
She gave me an inquiring look.
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Stamp
verb
to hit by stepping down hard
The man stamped the ground.
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Solitary
adjective
without others; single
We saw a solitary tree.
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Faux
adjective
artificial or imitation; fake
The coats looked real, but they were made of faux fur.
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Wrath
noun
fierce anger
I was the victim of his wrath.
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Pediatrician
noun
A doctor who specializes in the care of babies
The pediatrician checked the baby's heartbeat.
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Ruffle
verb
to raise (feathers)
The macaw ruffled its feathers.
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Stagnant
adjective
foul from not flowing (as in water)
The water appeared stagnant.
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Cross
adjective
angry and annoyed
I must have done something bad, because she looked cross.
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Chums
noun
good friends
They were chums and were often seen together.
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Lavatory
noun
a bathroom with a toilet
The lavatory had red walls.
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Jalopy
noun
an old, unreliable car
I love my car, but I have to admit that it's a jalopy.
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Distraught
adjective
deeply upset
He was distraught when he received the news.
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Bare
verb
to expose
The wolf bared its teeth.
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Cascade
noun
a waterfall or series of waterfalls over steep rocks
The water rushes through several cascades.
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Retro
adjective
suggestive of an earlier fashion in hair or clothes
Her style was retro.
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Chic
adjective
stylish
My grandma is chic!
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Traverse
verb
to cross over or pass through
The hikers traversed the mountainous area.
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Arachnid
noun
a type of arthropod, including spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks
Some arachnids have fangs.
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Bedraggled
adjective
wet or limp as if dragged through mud or water
The rainstorm left the parrot bedraggled.
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Conch
noun
a type of shell
A big conch lay on the sand.
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