A | B |
adage | (n) an old wise saying; proverb |
corporeal | (adj) of or for the body; physical; of a material nature; tangible. |
cumbersome | (adj) burdensome; unwieldy |
deterrent | (n) something that discourages from doing something through fear and doubt. |
disinterment | (v) removing from a grave |
fluid | (n) a liquid; (adj) available for many |
import | (v) to bring in (goods) from another country, especially for sale |
integral | (adj) necessary for completeness; essential |
lampoon | (n) a practical writing attacking someone |
masochist | (n) someone getting of pleasure from being hurt or humiliated |
palisade | (n) any row of large, pointed skates forming a fence as for fortification |
preface | (n) an introduction to a book or speech |
quake | (v) to shake or tremble |
reputable | (adj) having a good reputation |
retraction | (n) a statement retracting something previously said or published |
seasoned | (v) gave food better flavor or more zest by adding seasoning |
stagnant | (adj) not flowing in a current or stream |
synthetic | (adj) relating to or involving synthesis |
vicissitude | (n) the quality or state of being near |
wispy | (n) a small bunch of hay or straw |