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| vicious | adj.1. Having the nature of vice; evil, immoral, or depraved. |
| tendril | n. 1.A twisting, threadlike structure by which a twining plant, such as a grape or cucumber, grasps an object or a plant for support. 2.Something, such as a ringlet of hair, that is long, slender, and curling. |
| sallow | adj. Of a sickly yellowish hue or complexion. n. A broad-leaved European willow (Salix caprea) having large catkins that appear before the leaves and tough wood used as a source of charcoal. |
| prospective | adj. 1.Likely or expected to happen. 2. Likely to become or be |
| ire | n. Anger; wrath |
| fete | n. 1. A festival or feast. 2.a. An elaborate, often outdoor entertainment. b. An elaborate party. v. 1.To celebrate or honor with a festival, a feast, or an elaborate entertainment. 2.To pay honor to. |
| clarify | 1. To make clear or easier to understand; elucidate 2. To clear of confusion or uncertainty 3. To make clear by removing impurities or solid matter, as by heating gently |
| audible | That is heard or that can be heard |
| tortuous | adj.1. Having or marked by repeated turns or bends; winding or twisting 2. Not straightforward |
| shank | n. 1. a. The part of the human leg between the knee and ankle. |
| pelf | n. Wealth or riches, especially when dishonestly acquired. |
| mangy | adj. 1. Having many worn spots; shabby 2. Rundown and filthy; squalid 3. Mean; contemptible. |
| lathe | n. A machine for shaping a piece of material, such as wood or metal, by rotating it rapidly along its axis while pressing against a fixed cutting or abrading tool. |
| fop | n. A man who is preoccupied with and often vain about his clothes and manners; a dandy. |
| downcast | adj. 1. Directed downward 2. Low in spirits; depressed. |
| antecedent | adj. Going before; preceding. n.1. One that precedes another. 2. a. A preceding occurrence, cause, or event. b. antecedents The important events and occurrences in one's early life. 3. One's ancestors. |
| compact | n 1: a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse 2: a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action 3: a small and economical car adj 1: closely and firmly united or packed together 2: closely crowded together |
| exalt | v. 1. To raise in rank, character, or status; elevate 2. To glorify, praise, or honor. 3. To increase the effect or intensity of; heighten |
| inert | adj. 1. Unable to move or act 2. Sluggish in action or motion |
| lava | n. 1. Molten rock that reaches the earth's surface through a volcano or fissure. 2. The rock formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten rock. |
| overhaul | v. 1. a. To examine or go over carefully for needed repairs. b. To dismantle in order to make repairs c. Nautical: To slacken (a line) or to release and separate the blocks of (a tackle). 2. To make extensive renovations or revisions on; renovate 3. To catch up with; overtake. |
| rowdy | n. A rough, disorderly person adj. Disorderly; rough |
| tawny | adj : of a light brown to brownish orange color |
| affray | n. noisy quarrel or brawl. |
| cantankerous | adj. 1. Ill-tempered and quarrelsome; disagreeable 2. Difficult to handle |
| drastic | adj. 1. Severe or radical in nature; extreme 2.Taking effect violently or rapidly |
| goblet | n. 1.A drinking vessel, such as a glass, that has a stem and base. |
| mischance | n. 1. An unfortunate occurrence; a mishap. 2. Bad luck. |
| sagacious | adj. Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness |
| sober | adj. 1.Habitually abstemious in the use of alcoholic liquors or drugs; temperate. 2. Not intoxicated or affected by the use of drugs. 3. Plain or subdued 4. Devoid of frivolity, excess, exaggeration, or speculative imagination; straightforward 5. Marked by seriousness, gravity, or solemnity of conduct or character. 6. Marked by circumspection and self-restraint. |
| tolerant | adj.1. Inclined to tolerate the beliefs, practices, or traits of others; forbearing. 2. Able to withstand or endure an adverse environmental condition |
| disaster | n. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune 2: an event resulting in great loss and misfortune |
| antecedent | adj. Going before; preceding. n.1. One that precedes another. 2. a. A preceding occurrence, cause, or event. b. antecedents The important events and occurrences in one's early life. 3. One's ancestors. |
| jointly | in common; together |
| kernel | n. 1. A grain or seed, as of a cereal grass, enclosed in a husk. 2. The inner, usually edible seed of a nut or fruit stone. 3. The most material and central part; the core |
| sensual | relating to or affecting any of the senses or a sense organ; sensory |
| legitimate | being in comopliance with the law; lawful |
| odioius | causing or provoking hatred |
| populous | containing or having very many people; having a large population |
| purveyor | one that furnishes provisions, especially food |
| recount | to narrate |
| scabbard | a sheath, as for a dagger or sword |
| scow | A large flatbottom boat with square ends, used chiefly for transporting freight |
| simultaneous | happening, existing, or done at the same time |
| sully | to damage |
| tyrant | An absolute ruler who governs without restrictions. 2. A ruler who exercises power in a harsh, cruel manner |
| yawl | a two-masted fore-and-aft-riffed sailing vessel; also called a dandy |
| vicious | adj.1. Having the nature of vice; evil, immoral, or depraved. |
| tolerant | adj.1. Inclined to tolerate the beliefs, practices, or traits of others; forbearing. 2. Able to withstand or endure an adverse environmental condition |
| tendril | n. 1.A twisting, threadlike structure by which a twining plant, such as a grape or cucumber, grasps an object or a plant for support. 2.Something, such as a ringlet of hair, that is long, slender, and curling. |
| sober | adj. 1.Habitually abstemious in the use of alcoholic liquors or drugs; temperate. 2. Not intoxicated or affected by the use of drugs. 3. Plain or subdued 4. Devoid of frivolity, excess, exaggeration, or speculative imagination; straightforward 5. Marked by seriousness, gravity, or solemnity of conduct or character. 6. Marked by circumspection and self-restraint. |
| sallow | adj. Of a sickly yellowish hue or complexion. n. A broad-leaved European willow (Salix caprea) having large catkins that appear before the leaves and tough wood used as a source of charcoal. |
| sagacious | adj. Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness |
| prospective | adj. 1.Likely or expected to happen. 2. Likely to become or be |
| mischance | n. 1. An unfortunate occurrence; a mishap. 2. Bad luck. |
| ire | n. Anger; wrath |
| goblet | n. A drinking vessel, such as a glass, that has a stem and base. |
| fete | n. 1. A festival or feast. 2.a. An elaborate, often outdoor entertainment. b. An elaborate party. v. 1.To celebrate or honor with a festival, a feast, or an elaborate entertainment. 2.To pay honor to. |
| drastic | adj. 1. Severe or radical in nature; extreme 2.Taking effect violently or rapidly |
| clarify | 1. To make clear or easier to understand; elucidate 2. To clear of confusion or uncertainty 3. To make clear by removing impurities or solid matter, as by heating gently |
| cantankerous | adj. 1. Ill-tempered and quarrelsome; disagreeable 2. Difficult to handle |
| audible | That is heard or that can be heard |
| affray | noisy quarrel or brawl. |
| tortuous | adj.1. Having or marked by repeated turns or bends; winding or twisting 2. Not straightforward |
| tawny | adj : of a light brown to brownish orange color |
| shank | n. 1. a. The part of the human leg between the knee and ankle.` |
| rowdy | n. A rough, disorderly person adj. Disorderly; rough |
| pelf | n. Wealth or riches, especially when dishonestly acquired. |
| overhaul | v. 1. a. To examine or go over carefully for needed repairs. b. To dismantle in order to make repairs c. Nautical: To slacken (a line) or to release and separate the blocks of (a tackle). 2. To make extensive renovations or revisions on; renovate 3. To catch up with; overtake. |
| mangy | adj. 1. Having many worn spots; shabby 2. Rundown and filthy; squalid 3. Mean; contemptible. |
| lava | n. 1. Molten rock that reaches the earth's surface through a volcano or fissure. 2. The rock formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten rock. |
| lathe | n. A machine for shaping a piece of material, such as wood or metal, by rotating it rapidly along its axis while pressing against a fixed cutting or abrading tool. |
| inert | adj. 1. Unable to move or act 2. Sluggish in action or motion |
| fop | n. A man who is preoccupied with and often vain about his clothes and manners; a dandy. |
| exalt | v. 1. To raise in rank, character, or status; elevate 2. To glorify, praise, or honor. 3. To increase the effect or intensity of; heighten |
| downcast | adj. 1. Directed downward 2. Low in spirits; depressed. |
| compact | n 1: a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse 2: a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action 3: a small and economical car adj 1: closely and firmly united or packed together 2: closely crowded together |
| drench | to wet through and through; soak |
