A | B |
eavesdrop | to listen secretly to the private conversation of others |
egregious | well beyond the bounds of what is right or proper; outrageous |
ember | a glowing piece of burning wood or coal |
emerge | to become visible or known |
engross | to occupy the complete attention of someone; absorb |
exasperation | a state of anger, impatience, or great irritation |
exhilarate | to cause someone to feel very happy; elate |
falter | to proceed or continue in an unsteady or weakening manner |
foresight | the ability to imagine what is likely to happen in the future |
fragrance | a sweet or pleasant odor |
furtive | done or acting in a way that is intended not to be noticed; sneaky |
grueling | physically or mentally exhausting |
gusto | great enjoyment; zest |
habitation | a place in which to live; a residence |
hasten | to move or act swiftly; hurry |
havoc | very great destruction or disorder |
headway | progress toward a destination or a goal |
ignite | to cause something to start burning |
illuminate | to provide with light or to cast light on someone or something |
impending | about to occur or happen |
imperious | arrogant; overbearing; domineering |
jabber | to talk rapidly and in a senseless manner; jabber |
jargon | the specialized language of a profession, trade, or group of people |
jostle | to bump roughly against another person or thing |
jut | to extend sharply outward or upward; project |