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Adept (a)very skilled; expertThe animal is an adept performer.
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Adorn (v)to decorate or add beauty to;
enhanceStatues adorn the temple walls.
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Aflame (a)on fire
The woods were all aflame.
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Aggravated (a)annoyed or irritated
Aggravated by our request, heglared at us.
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Aghast (a)struck by shock or amazement
She was aghast when she saw thedamage.
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Agility (n)the ability to move quickly and
easilyShe possessed remarkable agility.
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Ailing (a)unwell; sickly
The teddy bear looked as if it wereailing.
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Alight (v)to settle down, as after a flight
The eagle prepared to alight onthe branch.
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Aloft (a)in the air or flying
The rider and his bike were aloft for several seconds.
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Alpine (a)pertaining to the Alps or other high
mountainse live in an alpine village.
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Amused (a)entertained; made to laugh or
smileThey were highly amused by the
!oke.
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Apparel (n)clothing, especially outerwear The dog had been dressed in
winter apparel.
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Apprehension (n)fearful or uneasy anticipation;
dread"aircuts filled him with
apprehension.
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Arachnid (n)a type of arthropod (spiders,
scorpions, mites)Some arachnids have fangs.
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Arid (a)extremely dry
The desert was hot and arid.
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Ascending (a)going or moving upward
The ascending steps led to acastle.
Ascending
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Asylum (n)an institution for the care of the
mentally illThe man was put into an asylum.
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Asymmetrical (a)not identical on both sides of a
central lineith only one side shaved, he had
an asymmetrical appearance.
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Attire (n)clothes, especially fine ones
The dog was wearing evening attire.
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Auburn (a)a reddish or golden brown color
She shook her auburn hair.
Auburn
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Auditory (a)relating to hearing
e tested the dog#s auditory senses.
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Badgered (a)nagged or pestered
"e was constantly badgered.
Badgered
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Bale (n)a large bundle
$ales of hay covered the field.
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Bare (v)to expose
The wolf bared its teeth
Bare
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Bask (v)to expose oneself to or to en!oy
warmthThe dog basked in the sunlight.
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Bawl (v)to cry loudly
The baby began to bawl.
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Bay (n)a deep howl
e could hear the animal#s bay asif it were right beside us.
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Beam (v)to smile brightly
The man beamed with pleasure.
Beam
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Bedraggled (a)wet or limp as if dragged through
mud or water The rainstorm left the parrot
bedraggled.
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Beefy (a)muscular and heavily built
"e is a big, beefy guy.
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Bejeweled (a)decorated with !ewels or !ewel like
stonesThe shoe was heavily be!eweled.
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Beret (n)a flat, round cap
The %renchman wore a beret.
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Berserk (a)crazed in a violent or destructive
way"e suddenly went berserk and
starting screaming.
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Bizarre (a)strikingly strange
"er taste in dress was bi&arre.
Bizarre
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Bleak (a)bare and often windswept;
cheerlessThe bleak landscape depressed
me.
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Bluff (n)a cliff with a broad, steep frontThe monastery lies on top of a
bluff
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Blustery (a)blowing in strong gusts
The blustery winds caught us by surprise.
Blustery
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Bovine (a)of or like a cow
A pair of bovine eyes stared at me.
Bovine
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Brawn (n)muscular strength and power "e showed off his brawn by
striking a pose.
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Breach (n)a gap, tear, or break
The accident caused an enormousbreach.
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Breaker (n)a wave that breaks up into foam
The water swelled into a massivebreaker.
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Brooch (n)a piece of !ewelry that can be
pinned to clothing'y grandmother gave me her
brooch.
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Buck (v)to leap in order to throw a rider off "he horse bucked violently, but the
cowboy stayed on#
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Bulwark (n)a wall built for defense
The sandbags formed a bulwark against flooding.
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Buoyancy (n)the ability to float in water
A high level of salt in water givesswimmers buoyancy.
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Bust (n)a sculpture showing the head and
shouldersThree busts were displayed on the
patio.
Bust
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Bustling (a)having noisy and energetic activity
The train station was bustling.
Bustling
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Cadaver (n)the body of a dead human beingo you think that#s a picture of an
actual cadaver
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Calamity (n)a terrible disaster
The tsunami was a calamity for thecity.
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Canopy (n)the cover formed by trees$
branchesThe trees in the park provide a
lovely canopy.
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Capsize (v)to turn bottom up; to overturn
The canoe capsi&ed in the roughwater.
Capsize
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Caravan (n)a group traveling together for
protectionThe caravan made its way through
the desert.
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Carcass (n)the dead body of an animal
The mouse had become a dried*up carcass.
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Caress (v)to touch or stroke with affection"e gently caressed the horse.
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Carp (n)a type of fish found in ponds and
riversThe carp gasped for breath.
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Cascade (n)a waterfall or series of waterfalls
over steep rocksThe water rushes through several
cascades.
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Cask (n)a container like a barrel, intended
to hold liquids A number of casks were stored in
the cellar.
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Casualty (n)a person who is killed or in!ured in
an accident+n the i&ard of -&, a wicked witch is a casualty of the storm.
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Catwalk (n)a narrow, elevated walkway
A catwalk led into the ice cave.
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Cavern (n)a cave or large compartment of a
cave A group of tourists walked through
the cavern.
Cavern
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Cerebral (a)involving the brain or intellect
hess is a cerebral sport.
Cerebral
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Chalet (n)a dwelling resembling a ski lodge
The chalet was located in theSwiss Alps.
Chalet
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Chamber (n)a room in a house or apartment,
often a bedroomThe chamber contained a large
bed.
Chamber
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Chateau (n)a castle or fortress, especially in
%ranceThe chateau was magnificent.
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Chums (n)good friends
They were chums and were oftenseen together.
Chums
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Clamor (v)to express desire by making loud
noisesThe baby birds clamored for food.
Clamor
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Cluttered (a)filled with scattered things
-ver the years, her office had become cluttered with papers.
Cluttered
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Comical (a)funny or amusing
She was comical with her glasseson.
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Commode (n)a toilet
Somehow the cat got into thecommode.
Commode
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Compact (a)taking up little space
That car has a compact si&e.
Compact
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Conch (n)a type of shell
A big conch lay on the sand.
Conch
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Congested (a)overcrowded or overfilled
"ong 0ong is one of the most congested cities in the world.
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Congregate (v)to come together in large numbersThe flamingos congregated in the
lake
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Conjurer (n)a wizard or sorceress
"e pretended to be a con!urer.
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Contorted (a)twisted out of shape
"er reflection was contorted.
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Corridor (n)a narrow hallway
The corridor had been painted green.
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Cower (v)to cringe or crouch in fear
The dog cowered in the corner.
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Cross (a)angry and annoyed
+ must have done something bad,because she looked cross.
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Culinary (a)relating to cooking or the kitchen
She taught a culinary class.
Culinary
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Dapper (a)neat and stylish in dress
"e looked dapper in his pinstriped suit and hat.
Dapper
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Dappled (a)spotted
e have three dappled horses.
Dappled
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Dashing (a)elegant in appearance and manner
Dashing
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Defiance (n)bold resistance or opposition to
authorityefiance showed in her eyes.
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Delusion (n)a false belief or opinion
She has the delusion that aliensare trying to read her mind.
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Dentures (n)a full or partial set of artificial teeth
'y grandfather removes hisdentures every night.
Dentures
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Desolate (a)&eserted and lifeless
The landscape was bare and desolate.
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Deter (v)to discourage
The sign was obviously meant todeter intruders.
Deter
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Diagnostic (a)used in identifying a problemThe diagnostic test showed
nothing wrong.
Diagnostic
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Dilapidated (a)fallen into disrepair
The mansion had become adilapidated ruin.
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Distort (v)to twist out of shape
The fishbowl distorted her reflection, making her face look
huge.
Distort
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Distraught (a)deeply upset
"e was distraught when hereceived the news.
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Distressed (a)having anxiety or mental suffering
She said she was fine, but wecould see she was distressed.
Distressed
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Diverge (v)to branch off
The road diverged into two paths.
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Douse (v)to splash with water; to drench+ doused my sister with water.
Douse
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Dreary (a)having little cheer; depressing"eavy pollution and little sun
made the area dreary.
Dreary
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Eerie (a)strange, mysterious, or frightening At night, the graveyard was eerie
Eerie
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Elated (a)very happy or proud
The fisherman was elated by hisbig catch.
Elated
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Elementary (a)easy; not complicated
The math equation was anelementary one.
Elementary
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Emit (v)to send forth; release
'ount St. "elen#s emitted a small amount of ash and steam.
Emit
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Encumbered (a)loaded down with something;
burdenedThe animal was encumbered by its
load.
Encumbered
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Endorsement (n)support or approval
"e gave us his enthusiastic endorsement.
Endorsement
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Engrossed (a)absorbed in somethingThe cat was completely
engrossed.
Engrossed
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Engulf (v)to swallow up; cover completely
%lames engulfed the trees.
Engulf
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Ensemble (n)an outfit with more than one
elementThe dog was forced to wear the
ensemble.
Ensemble
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Enticed (a)attracted or tempted
Th pets were enticed by thehamburger.
Enticed
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Enveloped (a)wrapped up in a covering
The raccoon was enveloped in theblanket.
Enveloped
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E hilarated (a)excited or stimulated; made !oyfulThe boy was e2hilarated by the
ride.
E hilarated
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E pedition (n)a !ourney or voyage made for a
specific purposeThe scientists made an e2pedition
to Alaska to study wildlife.
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E pel (v)to breathe out
The man e2pelled smoke.
E pel
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E pressive (a)clearly showing thoughts or
emotionsShe is an e2pressive baby3 you
can see everything she is feeling.
E pressive
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!acets (n)the flat, polished surfaces of a cut
gemThe diamond had many facets.
!acets
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!amished (a)extremely hungry
The poor dog was famished.
!amished
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!au (a)artificial or imitation; fake
The coats looked real, but they were made of fau2 fur.
!au
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!estive (a)appropriate for a festival or
celebration A Santa hat made the penguin
look festive.
!estive
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!labbergasted (a)speechless with amazement;
astonishedThe man was flabbergasted when
smoke appeared.
!labbergasted
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!lamboyant (a)bold or showy
The performer wore a flamboyant costume.
!lamboyant
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!lounder (v)to struggle clumsily
The baby duck floundered helplessly.
!lounder
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!lustered (a)nervous or confused; thrown off
balanceThe babysitter became flustered when she couldn#t remember the
house#s address.
!lustered
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!oliage (n)the leaves of a plant or tree
Those trees have beautiful foliagein the fall.
!oliage
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!orbidding (a)frightening or threatening;
suggesting danger The sign that had seemed so
funny during the day now looked forbidding.
!orbidding
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!oyer (n)a hall or room in a building near an
entrancee found ourselves in a large
foyer.
!oyer
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!renzied (a)violently excited or frantic
The driver was fren&ied withanger.
!renzied
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!ret (v)to express worry or annoyance
hen she fretted about something, she chewed her nails.
!ret
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!rilly (a)having a lot of ruffles
She wore a frilly dress.
!rilly
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!rock (n)a dress
Someone had put a frock on thedog
!rock
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!rolic (v)to behave playfully; romp
The polar bear frolicked in the sun.
!rolic
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"ame (n)wild animals that are hunted for
sport or foodThe dog always brought game
directly to his master.
"ame
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"aping (a)wide open, as in a hole
The photo shows a cat and doll with gaping mouths
"aping
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"arb (n)clothing, often specialized
The common garb of a $uddhist monk in some countries is a yellow
or orange cloth.
"arb
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"arnish (n)something placed around food to
add decorationThe chef used mint as a garnish
for the meal.
"arnish
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"awky (a)appearing awkward or clumsy A drinking giraffe often looks
gawky.
"awky
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"aze (v)to look or stare at something
The little girl ga&ed at the flower.
"aze
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"lacial (a)extremely cold
The glacial temperature kept theice from melting.
"lacial
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"lee (n)great delight or satisfaction
She waved her racquet with glee.
"lee
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"loomy (a)very sad
"er mood was gloomy.
"loomy
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"narled (a)bent or twisted
The tree was old and gnarled.
"narled
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"osling (n)a young goose
The gosling walked through the park looking for its mother.
"osling
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"ourd (n)the hard shelled fruit of certain
plants+ bought three gourds.
"ourd
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"rave (a)serious or solemn
"e wore a grave e2pression.
"rave
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"rimy (a)dirty; covered with dirt or sootThe girl#s face was grimy from
playing in the dirt.
"rimy
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"risly (a)gruesome or horrible
The haunted house featured several grisly sights.
"risly
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"rove (a)a group of trees without
undergrowthe came across a small grove.
"rove
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"uffaw (n)a loud laugh
The horse appeared to let out aguffaw.
"uffaw
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"ush (v)to flow out forcefully, often in large
amountsater gushed down the waterfall.
"ush
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#aste (n)hurry or rush
+n his haste to get to work, he took a shortcut.
#aste
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#aughty (a)arrogant or snobbish
She gave me a haughty look.
#aughty
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#elm (n)a wheel or device by which a ship
is steeredThe captain was at the ship#s
helm.
#elm
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#ieroglyphics (n)a system of writing with symbols
Ancient 4gyptians used hieroglyphics.
#ieroglyphics
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#ilt (n)the handle of a sword or similar
weaponThe sword#s hilt had a cool design.
#ilt
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#omey (a)like home; cozy
The inn felt homey.
#omey
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#ulking (a)so large as to appear clumsy
A hulking rhino stood before me.
#ulking
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#umble (a)simple, not fancy or of high quality
"e lived in a humble cottage by the sea.
#umble
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#ysterical (a)uncontrollably emotional, often
from fear The man became hysterical every
time he saw a bug.
#ysterical
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$dle (a)not working; inactive or doing
nothing"e was often idle in the afternoon.
$dle
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$mmerse (v)to thrust or throw into liquid, often
completelyThe monkeys immersed
themselves in the hot springs.
$mmerse
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$mmobile (a)not moving; motionless
The patient lay immobile on theoperating table.
$mmobile
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$nclined (a)sloping or slanted
+taly#s 5eaning Tower of 6isa isinclined to one side.
$nclined
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$nquiring (a)as if asking a question; searching
She gave me an inquiring look.
$nquiring
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$rrigate (v)to water land
The farmer frequently irrigated hisland.
$rrigate
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%alopy (n)an old, unreliable car
+ love my car, but + have to admit that it#s a !alopy.
%alopy
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%owls (n)the flesh under the lower !aw
-ur dog#s !owls hang down like pouches.
%owls
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&abyrinth (n)a system of interconnecting paths;
a mazeThe hedges form a labyrinth.
&abyrinth
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&oaf (v)to lounge around in a lazy way
The squirrel loafed in the shade.
&oaf
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&ofty (a)extending high in the air; towering6eru#s 'achu 6icchu has a lofty
location.
&ofty
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&oiter (v)to hang around an area without
much purposeThe man loitered in the alley.
&oiter
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&oom (v)to come into view as large; to
appear magnifiedThe statue loomed above us.
&oom
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&urk (v)to move in a sneaky way
The strange figure lurked in theshadows.
&urk
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'aimed (a)having a part of the body disabled
or disfiguredThe cat had been maimed in an
accident.
'aimed
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'angled (a)mutilated or disfigured
The accident left the car mangled.
'angled
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'aniacal (a)suggesting craziness; typical of a
maniac"e gave us a maniacal smile.
'aniacal
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'arina (n)a place where boats are dockedThe marina was lit up at night.
'arina
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'asquerade (n)a celebration in which elegant
costumes are wornThey wore similar costumes to the
masquerade.
'asquerade
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'atador (n)a bullfighter
The matador waved the red cape.
'atador
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'eager (a)small in amount or quality
"is meager dinner would not havefed even a child.
'eager
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'edieval (a)pertaining to the 'iddle Ages ( *
to + * A#&#)"he picture portrays a medieval
scene#
'edieval
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'elancholy (a)sad or unhappy
The dogs at the pound looked melancholy.
'elancholy
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'iscellaneous (a)having a variety of kinds
The picture showed amiscellaneous group of bags.
'iscellaneous
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'odest (a)limited in size; not showy
The house was an e2tremely modest one.
'odest
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'oored (a)fixed in place by cables or the likeThe ship was moored at the dock.
'oored
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'ount (n)a means of transportation, usually
a horse"er mount was large and well*
groomed.
'ount
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'uzzle (n)the !aws, mouth, and nose of some
animalsThe animal thrust its mu&&le
toward us.
'uzzle
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(autical (a)having to do with ships, sailors, or
navigationThe portrait had a nautical theme.
(autical
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(estle (v)to settle snugly
A rat nestled between the fence#sbars.
(estle
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(eurotic (a)affected with an emotional problem
'y cousin can seem neurotic at times.
(eurotic
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(umerous (a)very many
7umerous photographs lay scattered on the floor.
(umerous
(uzzle (v)to rub or push gently with the noseThe colt nu&&led its mother.
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)ffbeat (a)unusual; different from what is
expected+ found the doctor a little offbeat.
)ffbeat
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)vercast (a)cloudy
+t was a stormy and overcast day.
)vercast
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)verkill (n)an excess of what is needed or
necessary+f you want to catch a very small fish, that bait might be overkill.
)verkill
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*atriotic (a)having or showing love for one$s
country"e posed for a very patriotic*
looking portrait.
*atriotic
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*aunch (n)a protruding stomach; potbelly"e was developing a paunch.
*aunch
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*edestrian (n)a person who is walking on foot
The pedestrians crossed the busy road.
*edestrian
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*ediatrician (n) A doctor who specializes in the
care of babiesThe pediatrician checked the
baby#s heartbeat.
*ediatrician
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*eer (v)to peep out
The baby kangaroo peered out of the pouch.
*eer
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*elt (n)the skin of an animal with hair or
fur still on itThe wolf pelt scared me for !ust a
moment.
*elt
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*eppy (a)lively or energetic
The dog was suddenly as peppy as a puppy.
*eppy
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*etrified (a)scared to death
The petrified cat hid in thesuitcase.
*etrified
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*lumage (n)a bird$s feathers
The parrot displayed colorful plumage.
*lumage
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*opulous (a)full of inhabitants
+ndia#s $lue ity is populous.
*opulous
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*osterior (n)the rear or back end of an animal
or personThe photograph showed the posteriors of three &ebras.
*osterior
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*recipitation (n)liquid falling to the earth, such as
rain or snowThe precipitation made it hard to
see clearly out the window.
*recipitation
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*redicament (n)a difficult situation
The animal was left in a predicament.
*redicament
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*reen (v)to clean or trim feathers with the
beakThe flamingo preened itself.
*reen
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*revail (v)to triumph over or against
someone or somethingShe prevailed over the mountain.
*revail
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*rominent (a)sticking out; immediately
noticeableToucans have prominent beaks.
*rominent
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*ucker (v)to gather something together into a
fold"e puckered his lips and then
kissed the dog.
*ucker
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+uench (v)to satisfy (thirst, desire, etc#)
The &ebras quenched their thirst.
+uench
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,adiant (a)bright with !oy; glowing
The girl#s e2pression was radiant.
,adiant
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,ant (v)to speak violently or in a wild way"e ranted about the evils of office
work.
,ant
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,eceptacle (n)a container or device that holds
somethingThat looks like a receptacle of
some kind.
,eceptacle
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,eckless (a)very careless; unconcerned about
consequencesThe reckless driver was drinking
and driving.
,eckless
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,ecline (v)to lean or lie back
"e reclined in his seat.
,ecline
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,ecoil (v)to move back in fear, horror, or
disgust
She recoiled when the dentist approached
,ecoil
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,ejoice (v)to express great !oy
"e re!oiced when he won thelottery.
,ejoice
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,elish (v)to greatly en!oy
The boys relished the chips and queso.
,elish
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,emedy (n)something that cures or relieves a
problemShe gave me a remedy for my
cough.
,emedy
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,eprimand (n)a criticism, usually from someone
in authority'y boss gave me a reprimand for
poor work performance.
,eprimand
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,estless (a)unable to rest, relax, or stay still
The restless child kept getting upin the night.
,estless
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,etract (v)to draw back or in
The frightened tortoise retracted its head and legs.
,etract
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,etro (a)suggestive of an earlier fashion in
hair or clothes"er style was retro.
,etro
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,oost (v)to rest, sit, or sleep on a perch
The bird roosted on our snowman#s nose.
,oost
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,oot -for. (v)to cheer on; to encourage by
cheeringThey were rooting for their team.
,oot -for.
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,uffle (v)to raise (feathers)
The macaw ruffled its feathers.
,uffle
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,upture (v)to break or burst
The hose suddenly ruptured.
,upture
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,ural (a)of or having to do with the country
e en!oy rural areas.
,ural
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/avor (v)to taste or smell something with
pleasureShe savored the smell of the
chocolate.
/avor
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/cepter (n)a rod used as a symbol of authority
6riests, military leaders, royalty,and nobles once carried scepters.
/cepter
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/cowl (v)to wrinkle the face in displeasure;
frown"e scowled at us when we told
him it was nap time.
/cowl
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/cuffle (n)to fight or struggle in a confused or
rough way/cuffle
/cuffle
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/eafarer (n)a sailor or traveler on the sea
"e pretended he was a seafarer sailing the ocean.
/eafarer
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/heen (n)the shine of reflected light
The bird#s coat had a bluish sheen.
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/heer (a)of thin texture; able to be seen
throughThe sheer curtains allowed a lot of
light into the room.
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/ilhouette (n)the outline of something
The golfer#s silhouette could beseen in front of the setting sun.
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/lab (n)a thick slice of something
The cat eyed the slab of meat.
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/leek (a)graceful; streamlined
The sports car had sleek lines.
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/leuth (n)a detective
"e liked pretending he was asleuth.
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/lovenly (a)untidy or unclean in one$s habits
6igs are often thought of asslovenly.
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/lumber (v)to sleep
The dog and + slumbered throughthe early morning.
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/neer (n)a facial expression that shows
disgust-sing some props, the actor
practiced his sneer#
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/olitary (a)without others; singlee saw a solitary tree.
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/olitude (n)the state of being alone
"e en!oyed the view in solitude.
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/omber (a)extremely serious
"is somber e2pression made uswonder what was wrong.
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/ound (v)to produce a sound
"e sounded the horn.
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/ow (v)to scatter (seed) over land; to plant'y neighbor was sowing seeds in
her garden.
/ow
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/pacious (a)containing a lot of space or room
They have a spacious living room.
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/taged (a)planned in order to produce an
impression+ think that photo was staged**cats
can#t play chess/
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/tagnant (a)foul from not flowing (as in water)
The water appeared stagnant.
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/tamp (v)to hit by stepping down hard
The man stamped the ground.
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/tature (n)the height of a human or animal
"e frequently measured hisstature.
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/tench (n)a bad smell; a stink
The diapers gave off a strong stench.
/tench
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/teward (n)an employee in charge of
somethingThe wine steward carried the
bottle and glasses.
/teward
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/trewn (a)to be scattered or sprinkled over a
surface8ose petals were strewn across
the floor.
/trewn
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/triking (a)attractive or impressive
4ven though + know it#s fake, that image is still striking.
/triking
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/troll (v)to walk in a casual way
The woman strolled along thebeach.
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/ubmerged (a)below the surface of something
(often water)"e was submerged in the balls.
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/ubterranean (a)underground
e studied the subterranean rock formations.
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/uckle (v)to take milk at the breast or udder;
nurse All but one of the piglets suckled.
/uckle
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/ummit (n)the highest point, as of a hill or
mountainTwo of the climbers reached the
summit.
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/uspended (a)hung from above
The baby appeared to besuspended from the ceiling.
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0aunt (v)to make fun of in a particularly
mean way-ne of the girls taunted her.
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0errace (n)a deck or balcony
The terrace overlooked the sea.
0errace
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0oddler (n)a young child learning to walkThe toddler took a few steps.
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0ote (v)to carry
She was toting a number of bags.
0ote
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0rain (n)a part of a dress or robe that drags
on the ground"er dress has a long train.
0rain
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0ranquility (n)calmness or stillness;
peacefulnessShe en!oyed the tranquility.
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0raverse (v)to cross over or pass through
The hikers traversed themountainous area.
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0reacherous (a)violating trust; deceptive
A treacherous person pretends tobe a friend and then betrays trust.
0reacherous
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0umultuous (a)wild or violent
The tumultuous waves crashed against the shore.
0umultuous
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0urban (n)a type of headwear
The man wore an orange turban.
0urban
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0urbulent (a)full of commotion; having wildly
irregular motionThe turbulent waters tossed the
boat around.
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1nderhanded (a)not straightforward; deceptive
"is methods were underhanded.
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1nshod (a)without shoes
"er feet were unshod.
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1rban (a)having to do with or characteristic
of citiese looked down at the urban
scene.
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2acant (a)unoccupied
The hospital bed was vacant.
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2ast (a)of great size or range
'y father planted a vast field of lavender.
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2ista (n)a view, esp# one seen through a
passagewaye en!oyed the vista.
2ista
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2ulnerable (a)capable of being hurt or wounded$aby seals which cannot yet swimare vulnerable and cannot defend
themselves.
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3ake (n)the track of waves left by a boat
The boat left a medium*si&ed wake as it moved through the
water.
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3allow (v)to roll around in mud, snow, or
something similar The &ebra wallowed in the dirt.
3allow
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3eathered (a)worn by exposure to weather
4ven though it wasn#t very old, thebarn was weathered.
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3hirlpool (n)water that is moving fast in a
circular motione couldn#t tell what caused the
sudden whirlpool.
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3ithered (a)dried or shriveled up
A withered rose lay on the table.
3ithered
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3rath (n)fierce anger
+ was the victim of his wrath.
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