Newscape Deck 2 Flashcards
crumble \ˈkrəm-bəl\
v.: to break (something) into small pieces: to separate into many small pieces : to fall apart: to break down completely : to stop functioningn.: small pieces of something that has been crumbled
crumple \ˈkrəm-pəl\
v.: to press or squeeze (something) so that it is no longer flat or smooth (up): to become wrinkled or bent : to stop being smooth or flat: to suddenly bend and falln.: a wrinkle or crease made by crumpling
crease \ˈkrēs\
n.: a line or mark made by folding, pressing, or crushing something (such as cloth or a piece of paper): a line or fold in someone’s skin: an area around or in front of a goal in some games (such as hockey)v.: to fold, press, or crush (something, such as cloth or a piece of paper) so that a line or mark is formed : to put a crease in (something): to make a line or fold in (someone’s skin)
finish (n.)
: the last part of something: the final coating on a surface or the appearance produced by such a coating
spinach \ˈspi-nich\
: a plant with dark green leaves that are eaten as a vegetable
skillet \ˈski-lət\
: a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth: frying pan
covet \ˈkə-vət\adj. covetous \ˈkə-və-təs\ (of)
: to want (something that you do not have) very much
crave \ˈkrāv\n. craving
: to have a very strong desire for (something)
snappy \ˈsna-pē\
: exciting or lively: moving or able to move quickly: fashionable or stylish
predicament \pri-ˈdi-kə-mənt, 1 is usually ˈpre-di-kə-\
: a difficult or unpleasant situation
plausible \ˈplȯ-zə-bəl\
: possibly true : believable or realistic
specious \ˈspē-shəs\
: falsely appearing to be fair, just, or right : appearing to be true but actually false
pretext \ˈprē-ˌtekst\
: a reason that you give to hide your real reason for doing something
condiment
: something (such as salt, mustard, or ketchup) that is added to food to give it more flavor
leap year
instead
gregorian \gri-ˈgȯr-ē-ən\
: of or relating to Pope Gregory XIII or the Gregorian calendar
broth \ˈbrȯth\
: liquid in which food (such as meat) has been cooked
clump \ˈkləmp\
n.: a small ball or mass of something: a group of things or people that are close together: a loud, heavy sound made by footstepsv.: to form a mass or clump: to walk with loud, heavy steps
thermometer \thə(r)-ˈmä-mə-tər\
: an instrument used for measuring temperature
half-staffBrit. half-mast
n.: the position in the middle of a mast or polev.: to cause to hang at half-mast
next door
: in the next house, apartment, room, etc.: next to your or someone else’s house, apartment, room, etc.: in a place that is very close to something else
incorrigible (ˌ)in-ˈkȯr-ə-jə-bəl, -ˈkär-\
: not able to be corrected or changed
vacate \ˈvā-ˌkāt, vā-ˈ\
: to leave (a job or position): to leave (a seat, hotel room, etc.)law : to say officially that (a legal judgment) is no longer valid
annul \ə-ˈnəl\
: to say officially that something is no longer valid : to make (something) legally void
void \ˈvȯid\
law : having no legal force or effect: not containing anything
facetious \fə-ˈsē-shəs\
—used to describe speech that is meant to be funny but that is usually regarded as annoying, silly, or not proper
tally \ˈta-lē\
n.: a recorded count of scores, votes, etc.: a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received: a score or point made in a game or sportv.: to record and count or calculate (something): to agree or match: to score (a goal, point, etc.) in a game or sport
analog \ˈa-nə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\
: of or relating to a device or process in which data is represented by physical quantities that change continuouslyof a clock or watch : having hour and minute hands
inventory \ˈin-vən-ˌtȯr-ē\
n. : a complete list of the things that are in a place : a supply of goods that are stored in a place : the act or process of making a complete list of the things that are in a place : the act or process of making an inventory v.: to make a complete list of (the things in a place) : to make an inventory of (something)
dissipate \ˈdi-sə-ˌpāt\
: to cause (something) to spread out and disappear: to separate into parts and disappear or go away: to use all or a lot of (something, such as money or time) in a foolish way
unremitting -riˈmi-tiŋ\
: not stopping or growing weaker
adultery \ə-ˈdəl-t(ə-)rē\
: sex between a married person and someone who is not that person’s wife or husband
inflammation \ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən\
: a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful
inflammatory \in-ˈfla-mə-ˌtȯr-ē\
medical : causing or having inflammation : causing anger
botch \ˈbäch\
n.: an inflammatory sorev.: to do (something) badly : to ruin (something) because of carelessness or a lack of skill
accomplice \ə-ˈkäm-pləs, -ˈkəm-\
: a person who works with or helps someone who is doing something wrong or illegal
sterilize \ˈster-ə-ˌlīz\
: to clean (something) by destroying germs or bacteria: to make (someone or something) unable to produce children, young animals, etc.
paperweight -ˌwāt\
: a small, heavy object that is used to hold down loose papers on a surface
lightweight \ˈlīt-ˌwāt\
n.: a fighter who is in a class of boxers weighing from 125 to 132 pounds (57 to 60 kilograms): someone or something that does not weigh as much as others: someone or something that has little importance or poweradj.: lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity : inconsequential: having less than average weight: of, relating to, or characteristic of a lightweight
earnest \ˈər-nəst\
n.: a serious and intent mental state: a considerable or impressive degree or amountv.: serious and sincere : not lighthearted or playful
lighthearted -ˌhär-təd\
: having or showing a cheerful and happy nature : not serious
lighthouse \ˈlīt-ˌhau̇s\
: a tower with a powerful light that is built on or near the shore to guide ships away from danger
buoy \ˈbü-ē, ˈbȯi\
n.: an object that floats on water in a lake, bay, river, etc., to show areas that are safe or dangerous for boatsv.: to cause (someone) to feel happy or confident: to lift or improve (something)
daisy \ˈdā-zē\
: a type of white flower that has a yellow center
magistrate \ˈma-jə-ˌstrāt, -strət\
: a local official who has some of the powers of a judge
wording \ˈwər-diŋ\
: the way in which something is said or written : the words that are used to say something
indemnity \in-ˈdem-nə-tē\
: a promise to pay for the cost of possible damage, loss, or injury: a payment made to someone because of damage, loss, or injury
commitment \kə-ˈmit-mənt\
: a promise to do or give something: a promise to be loyal to someone or something: the attitude of someone who works very hard to do or support something
commingle \kə-ˈmiŋ-gəl, kä-\
: to join or mix together
formidable \ˈfȯr-mə-də-bəl; fȯr-ˈmi-, fər-ˈmi-\
: very powerful or strong : deserving serious attention and respect: very difficult to deal with: large or impressive in size or amount
squishy \ˈskwi-shē\
: soft and often wet
snort \ˈsnȯrt\
v.: to force air noisily through your nose: to express dislike, disapproval, anger, or surprise by snorting: to say (something) with a snort or while snortingn.: an act or the sound of noisily forcing air through the nose : an act or the sound of snorting: an amount of a drug taken into the body by inhaling it through the nose
protract \prō-ˈtrakt, prə-\
: delay, defer: to prolong in time or space : continue: to extend forward or outward compare retract
retract \ri-ˈtrakt\
: to pull (something) back into something larger that usually covers it: to say that something you said or wrote is not true or correct: to take back (something, such as an offer or promise)
protractor \prō-ˈtrak-tər\
: a device that has the form of a half circle and that is used for drawing and measuring angles
nab
: to catch and stop or arrest (someone): to take or get (something) quickly and often in a way that is clever or rude
scapegoat \ˈskāp-ˌgōt\
: a person who is unfairly blamed for something that others have done
shaft
n.: the long, narrow part of a weapon, tool, instrument, etc.: a bar in a machine which holds or turns other parts that move or spin: one of two poles between which a horse is tied to pull a vehicle (such as a carriage)v.: to treat (someone) unfairly or harshly
culprit \ˈkəl-prət, -ˌprit\
: a person who has committed a crime or done something wrong
spandex \ˈspan-ˌdeks\
: a material that stretches easily and is used especially to make sports clothing ; also : clothing made of this material
vicinity \və-ˈsi-nə-tē\
: the area around or near a particular place
environs \in-ˈvī-rənz, -ˈvī(-ə)rnz\
: the area that is around a place (such as a city)
gratuity \grə-ˈtü-ə-tē, -ˈtyü-\
: an amount of money given to a person (such as a waiter or waitress) who has performed a service: an amount of money given to a retiring soldier or employee
cantaloupe \ˈkan-tə-ˌlōp also -ˌüp\
: a type of large fruit (called a melon) that has a hard, rough skin and orange flesh
ridge \ˈrij\
n.: a long area of land that is on top of a mountain or hill: a raised part or area on the surface of something: the place where two sloping surfaces meetv.: to form into a ridge: to extend in ridges
perm
n.: a process in which someone’s hair is curled and treated with chemicals so that it remains curly for a long timev.: to make (hair) curly for a long time by using chemicals : to give a perm to (hair)
hammock \ˈha-mək\
: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end
lineup \ˈlī-ˌnəp\
: a list of the players who are playing in a game (such as baseball): the players on such a list: a group of people who are going to perform at an event
complexn. \ˈkäm-ˌpleks\adj./v. \käm-ˈpleks, kəm-ˈ, ˈkäm-ˌ\
n.: a group of buildings, apartments, etc., that are located near each other and used for a particular purpose: an emotional problem that causes someone to think or worry too much about something: a group of things that are connected in complicated waysadj.: having parts that connect or go together in complicated ways: not easy to understand or explain : not simplegrammar : consisting of a main clause and one or more additional clausesv.: to make complex or into a complex: chelate
plain \ˈplān\
n.: a large area of flat land without treesadj.: having no pattern or decoration: not having any added or extra things: easy to see or understandadv.: in a plain manner : without obscurity or ambiguity: absolutely
flat out
: in a very clear and direct way: at the fastest possible speed—used to make a statement more forceful
coordinateadj./n. \kō-ˈȯrd-nət; -ˈȯr-də-nət, -də-ˌnāt\v. \kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnāt\
adj.: equal in rank, quality, or significance: being of equal rank in a sentence: relating to or marked by coordinationv.: to make arrangements so that two or more people or groups of people can work together properly and well: to act or work together properly and well: to cause (two or more things) to be the same or to go together well : to cause (two or more things) to not conflict with or contradict each othern.: one of a set of numbers that is used to locate a point on a map, graph, etc.: articles of clothing that are made to be worn together
feat \ˈfēt\
: an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill
stunt \ˈstənt\
v.: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of n. : one (as an animal) that is stunted : a check in growth : a plant disease in which dwarfing occurs : an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daringespecially : one performed or undertaken chiefly to gain attention or publicity : a shifting or switching of the positions by defensive players at the line of scrimmage in football to disrupt the opponent’s blocking efforts : to perform or engage in a stunt
sweatshirt -ˌshərt\
: a piece of clothing for the upper part of your body that is made from a thick, soft material
gunwale/gunnel \ˈgə-nəl\
: the upper edge of a ship’s or boat’s side
picky \ˈpi-kē\
: very careful or too careful about choosing or accepting things : hard to please
delusion \di-ˈlü-zhən, dē-\
: a belief that is not true : a false idea: a false idea or belief that is caused by mental illness
schizophrenia \ˌskit-sə-ˈfrē-nē-ə\n. schizophrene \ˈskit-sə-ˌfrēn\ or -icadj. schizophrenic -ˈfre-nik\
: a very serious mental illness in which someone cannot think or behave normally and often experiences delusions
shin\ˈshin\
: the front part of the vertebrate leg below the knee
dalmatian\dal-ˈmā-shən\
: any of a breed of medium-sized dogs having a white short-haired coat with many black or brown spots
avocado\ˌä-və-ˈkä-(ˌ)dō, ˌa-\
:a fruit with rough dark green or purple skin, smooth light green flesh, and a large seed in the middle
papaya\pə-ˈpī-ə\
:a yellowish-green fruit with black seeds that grows on a tropical tree
flannel\ˈfla-nəl\
:a soft cloth made of wool or cotton: pants made of flannel (flannels):foolish or meaningless words
compartment\kəm-ˈpärt-mənt\
:an enclosed space or area that is usually part of something larger and is often used to hold a specific thing:one of the separate areas of an automobile, train, or airplane
pistachio\pə-ˈsta-sh(ē-ˌ)ō, -ˈstä-\
: a small Asian tree (Pistacia vera) of the cashew family whose drupaceous fruit contains a greenish edible seed;also: its seed
cashew\ˈka-(ˌ)shü, kə-ˈshü\
:a type of roasted nut that has a curved shape
uterus\ˈyü-tə-rəs, ˈyü-trəs\
medical: the organ in women and some female animals in which babies develop before birth
placenta\plə-ˈsen-tə\
medical: the organ in mammals that forms inside the mother’s uterus, nourishes the unborn baby, and is pushed out of the mother after the birth of the baby
sling\ˈsliŋ\
v.: to cast with a sudden and usually sweeping or swirling motion: to throw with or as if with a sling: to serve (food) to a customern.1a: an instrument for throwing stones that usually consists of a short strap with strings fastened to its ends and is whirled round to discharge its missile by centrifugal forceb:slingshot12a: a usually looped line (as of strap, chain, or rope) used to hoist, lower, or carry something;especially: a hanging bandage suspended from the neck to support an arm or handb: a chain or rope attached to a lower yard at the middle and passing around a mast near the masthead to support a yardc: a chain hooked at the bow and stern of a boat for lowering or hoistingd: a device (as a rope net) for enclosing material to be hoisted by a tackle or crane3: aslingingor hurling of or as if of a missile
slingshot\ˈsliŋ-ˌshät\
:a Y-shaped stick with an elastic band attached to it that is used for shooting small stones
silhouette\ˌsi-lə-ˈwet\
:a dark shape in front of a light background:a picture of something showing it as a dark shape on a light background;especially: such a picture showing a person’s face from the side:the shape or outline of something
karate\kə-ˈrä-tē\
:a form of fighting that was developed in Japan in which your feet and hands are used to kick and hit an opponent : a Japanese martial art
Cupid\ˈkyü-pəd\
: the Roman god of erotic love — compareerosnot capitalized: a figure that represents Cupid as a naked usually winged boy often holding a bow and arrow
pacifier\ˈpa-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r\
:a rubber object shaped like a nipple for babies to suck or bite on
booger\ˈbu̇-gər, ˈbü-\
:a piece of mucus from the nose
deport\di-ˈpȯrt, dē-\
: to force (a person who is not a citizen) to leave a country
slouch\ˈslau̇ch\
n.:a way of walking, sitting, or standing with the head and shoulders bent forward:a lazy or worthless personv.:to walk, sit, or stand lazily with your head and shoulders bent forward
select (adj.)
:chosen from a group to include the best people or things:of the highest quality
pulsate\ˈpəl-ˌsātalsoˌpəl-ˈ\
:to make strong and regular beats, sounds, flashes, etc.:to be filled with activity or a feeling
twitch\ˈtwich\
:to make a slight, sudden movement that is not controlled or deliberate:to move or pull (something) with a sudden motion
poultry\ˈpōl-trē\
:birds (such as chickens and ducks) that are raised on farms for their eggs or meat:meat from a bird
citrus\ˈsi-trəs\pl.citrusorcitruses
:a juicy fruit (such as an orange, grapefruit, or lemon) that has a thick skin and that comes from a tree or shrub that grows in warm areas
quench\ˈkwench\
:to stop (a fire) from burning : to put out (a fire)
cartilage\ˈkär-tə-lij, ˈkärt-lij\
:a strong but flexible material found in some parts of the body (such as the nose, the outer ear, and some joints)
mermaid\ˈmər-ˌmād\
:an imaginary sea creature that has a woman’s head and body and a fish’s tail instead of legs
emote\i-ˈmōt\
:to express emotion in a very dramatic or obvious way
tempo\ˈtem-(ˌ)pō\
:the speed at which a musical piece is played or sung:the speed at which something moves or happens
showtime\ˈshō-ˌtīm\
:the time when a play, movie, etc., begins
runaround\ˈrə-nə-ˌrau̇nd\
: deceptive or delaying action especially in response to a request: matter typeset in shortened measure to run around something (as a cut)
salon\sə-ˈlän, ˈsa-ˌlän, sa-ˈlōⁿ\
:a business that gives customers beauty treatments (such as haircuts):a large room in a fashionable house that is used for entertaining guests:a regular meeting of writers, artists, etc., at someone’s home
trim\ˈtrim\
:to cut (something) off something else : to remove (something) by cutting:to make (something) neat by cutting it:to make the size, amount, or extent of (something) smaller
annihilate\ə-ˈnī-ə-ˌlāt\
:to destroy (something or someone) completely:to defeat (someone) completely
exfoliate(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt\
vt.: to cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters: to remove the surface of in scales or laminae: to spread or extend by or as if by opening out leavesvi.: to split into or give off scales, laminae, or body cells: to come off in thin layers or scales: to grow by or as if by producing or unfolding leaves
hindmost\ˈhīn(d)-ˌmōst\
: farthest to the rear:last
preferable\ˈpre-f(ə-)rə-bəl, ˈpre-fər-bəlalsopri-ˈfər-ə-bəl\
:better or more desirable
whittle\ˈhwi-təl, ˈwi-\
:to cut or shape (a piece of wood) by cutting small pieces from it : to make or shape (something) from a piece of wood by cutting small pieces from it
nearsighted-ˌsī-təd\farsighted
:unable to see things that are far away : able to see things that are close more clearly than things that are far away
cuddly\ˈkəd-lē, ˈkə-dəl-ē\
:having the soft or appealing quality of a thing or person that you would like to cuddle:designed to be easy to like and not to offend people
slacks
: trousers especially for casual wear —usually used in plural
predecessor \ˈpre-də-ˌse-sər, ˈprē-; ˌpre-də-ˈ, ˌprē-\
:a person who had a job or position before someone else:something that comes before something else
hourglass
:a device for measuring time
alkali\ˈal-kə-ˌlī\
chemistry: a substance that has a bitter taste and that forms a salt when mixed with an acid
astigmatism\ə-ˈstig-mə-ˌti-zəm\
medical: a problem with the eye that prevents a person from seeing clearly
catchy\ˈka-chē, ˈke-chē\
: tending tocatchthe interest or attention:appealing and easy to remember:tricky
landslide
:a large mass of rocks and earth that suddenly and quickly moves down the side of a mountain or hill:an election in which the winner gets a much greater number of votes than the loser
comeback\ˈkəm-ˌbak\
:a return to a former good position or condition:a return to being popular or fashionable:a new effort to win or succeed after being close to defeat or failure
jumpy
:very nervous : easily frightened
slowpoke\ˈslō-ˌpōk\
:a person who moves, acts, or works very slowly
speedster
:a very fast person
interject\ˌin-tər-ˈjekt\
:to interrupt what someone else is saying with (a comment, remark, etc.)
flax\ˈflaks\
:a plant that has blue flowers and that is grown for its fiber and its seed:the fiber of the flax plant
linen\ˈli-nən\
: made of flax: made of or resembling linen
commutative\kə-ˈmyü-tə-tiv, ˈkäm-yə-ˌtā-tiv\
: of, relating to, or showingcommutation: of, relating to, having, or being the property that a given mathematical operation and set have when the result obtained using any two elements of the set with the operation does not differ with the order in which the elements are used
commutation\ˌkäm-yə-ˈtā-shən, -yü-\
law: a change of a punishment to a less severe one
menace\ˈme-nəs\
n.:a dangerous or possibly harmful person or thing:someone who causes trouble or annoyance:a dangerous or threatening qualityv.:to threaten harm to (someone or something)
nimble\ˈnim-bəl\
:able to move quickly, easily, and lightly:able to learn and understand things quickly and easily
reap\ˈrēp\
:to get (something, such as a reward) as a result of something that you have done:to cut and collect (a plant, crop, etc.) from a field
sown.\ˈsau̇\v.\ˈsō\
n.:a fully grown female pigv.:to plant seeds in an area of ground:to cause (fear, doubt, etc.) to affect many people
capillary\ˈka-pə-ˌler-ē, -ˌle-rē,British usuallykə-ˈpi-lə-rē\
adj.: resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form: having a very small bore: involving, held by, or resulting from surface tension: of or relating tocapillariesorcapillarityn.:one of the many very small tubes that carry blood within the body : the smallest kind of blood vessel
humility\hyü-ˈmi-lə-tē, yü-\
: the quality or state of being humble
narcissism\ˈnär-sə-ˌsi-zəm\
:egoism,egocentrism: love of or sexual desire for one’s own body
sapphire\ˈsa-ˌfīr\
:a clear, usually deep blue jewel:a deep blue color
pomade\pō-ˈmād, -ˈmäd\
:a thick substance that is used to style hair
antimicrobial\ˌan-ti-mī-ˈkrō-bē-əl\
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
pathogenic\ˌpa-thə-ˈje-nik\
: causing or capable of causing disease
beanie\ˈbē-nē\
: a small round tight-fitting skullcap
lousy\ˈlau̇-zē\
:bad or poor : of poor quality : not good or skillful:not well or healthy:not happy or pleased
bashful\ˈbash-fəl\
:nervous or uncomfortable in social situations : afraid to talk to people because of a lack of confidence
timid\ˈti-məd\
:feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence
reverse psychology
: a method of getting someone to do what one wants by pretending not to want it or by pretending to want something else
cream of the crop
: The best of the best
custodial\ˌkəs-ˈtō-dē-əl\
:having the responsibility for taking care of a child:having custody of a child:relating to the care of a building, equipment, or land:involving punishment that requires a criminal to spend time in a prison
terrace\ˈter-əs, ˈte-rəs\
n.: a flat area created on the side of a hill and used especially for growing crops:a flat area next to a building where people can sit and relax:a row of houses that are joined together:a group of row housesv.: to provide (as a building or hillside) with a terrace: to make into a terrace
tenuous\ˈten-yə-wəs, -yü-əs\
: not certain, definite, or strong:flimsy, weak, or uncertain:very thin
genocide\ˈje-nə-ˌsīd\
: the deliberate killing of people who belong to a particular racial, political, or cultural group
wholesome\ˈhōl-səm\
:helping to keep your body healthy:good for your health:morally good:suggesting good health or behavior
derby \ˈdər-bē,especially Britishˈdär-\
: a race for three-year-old horses usually held every year: a race or contest open to anyone: a stiff felt hat with a narrow brim and a rounded top
tampon\ˈtam-ˌpän\
:a piece of soft material (such as cotton) that is placed in the vagina to absorb the blood that occurs during menstruation
Ebonics\ē-ˈbä-niks, i-, e-\
: a nonstandard variety of English spoken by some African-Americans —called alsoBlack English
rhyme\ˈrīm\
n.: one of two or more words or phrases that end in the same sounds:a poem or song whose lines end in rhymes:the use of rhymes in a poemv.:to have or end with the same sounds:to have lines that end with the same sounds:to use (a rhyme) in a poem, song, etc.
crouton\ˈkrü-ˌtän, krü-ˈ\
:a small piece of bread that is toasted or fried until it is crisp
line of duty
:any action that a public safety officer is normally required to perform in some area of responsibility
uncharted
:not recorded or located on a map, chart, or plan
caveat\ˈka-vē-ˌät, -ˌat; ˈkä-vē-ˌät; ˈkā-vē-ˌat\
:an explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something
bigot\ˈbi-gət\adj. bigoted-gə-təd\
:a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc.:a bigoted person;especially:a person who hates or refuses to accept the members of a particular group (such as a racial or religious group)
memorandum\ˌme-mə-ˈran-dəm\pl. memoranda-də\
:a usually brief written message or report from one person or department in a company or organization to anotherlaw:an informal written record of an agreement that has not yet become official
flagellatev. \ˈfla-jə-ˌlāt\adj.\ˈfla-jə-lət, -ˌlāt; flə-ˈje-lət\
v.:to hit (yourself or another person) with a whip as punishment or as part of a religious rituaadj.:havingflagella:shaped like aflagellum:of, relating to, or caused byflagellates [flagellatediarrhea]
outsmart\ˌau̇t-ˈsmärt\
:to defeat or trick (someone) by being more intelligent or clever
bestiality\ˌbes-chē-ˈa-lə-tē, ˌbesh-, ˌbēs-, ˌbēsh-\adj. bestial\ˈbes-chəl, ˈbesh-, ˈbēs-, ˈbēsh-\
:sex between a person and an animal:a cruel and violent quality:a bestial qualitybestial::resembling or suggesting an animal or beast:very cruel, violent, etc.
genesis\ˈje-nə-səs\
: the origin or coming into being of something [thegenesisof a new political movement]
Genesis
: the mainly narrative first book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scriptures
ergonomics\ˌər-gə-ˈnä-miks\
:a science that deals with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely:the parts or qualities of something’s design that make it easy to use
pastor\ˈpas-tər\
n.: a spiritual overseer;especially: a clergyman serving a local church or parishv.: to serve as pastor of (as a church)
extravaganza\ik-ˌstra-və-ˈgan-zə\
:a very large and exciting show or event
blockade\blä-ˈkād\
v.:to place a blockade on (a port or country):to stop people or supplies from entering or leaving (a port or country) especially during a warn.:an act of war in which one country uses ships to stop people or supplies from entering or leaving another country
cross-sectional
: being a view or drawing that shows what the inside of something looks like after a cut has been made across it [across-sectionalview of the brain]
prolific\prə-ˈli-fik\
:producing a large amount of something [aprolificwriter][aprolificfruit tree]
ensemble\än-ˈsäm-bəl, äⁿ-\
:a group of people or things that make up a complete unit (such as a musical group, a group of actors or dancers, or a set of clothes)
imagery\ˈi-mij-rē, -mi-jə-\
:pictures or photographs:language that causes people to imagine pictures in their mind:pictures of people or things in a work of art
curaten. \ˈkyu̇r-ətalsoˈkyu̇r-ˌāt\v.\ˈkyu̇r-ˌāt, kyu̇-ˈrāt\n. curator\ˈkyu̇r-ˌā-tər, kyu̇-ˈrā-, ˈkyu̇r-ə-\
n.:a member of the clergy in certain churches (such as the Anglican church) who assists the priest in charge of a church or a group of churchesv.: to act ascuratorof [curatea museum][an exhibitcuratedby the museum’s director]curator::a person who is in charge of the things in a museum, zoo, etc.
brawn\ˈbrȯn\
:muscular strength
liaison\ˈlē-ə-ˌzän, lē-ˈā-, ÷ˈlā-ə-\
:a person who helps organizations or groups to work together and provide information to each other:a relationship that allows different organizations or groups to work together and provide information to each other:a secret sexual relationship
jackpot\ˈjak-ˌpät\
: a usually large amount of money won in a game of chance
reify\ˈrā-ə-ˌfī, ˈrē-\
: to regard (something abstract) as a material or concrete thing
stroll\ˈstrōl\
v. :to walk slowly in usually a pleasant and relaxed wayn.: a leisurely walk
namesake-ˌsāk\
:someone or something that has the same name as another person or thing
forerunner\ˈfȯr-ˌrə-nər\
:someone or something that comes before another:a sign of something that is going to happen
gigantic\jī-ˈgan-tik, jə-\
:extremely large
loopy\ˈlü-pē\
:having many loops:strange or silly
hashtag\ˈhash-ˌtag\
:a word or phrase that starts with the symbol # and that briefly indicates what a message (such as a tweet) is about
featurette\ˈfē-chər-ˌet, ˌfē-chər-ˈ\
: a short film;especially: a short documentary film about the making of a full-length movie
smack\ˈsmak\
n.: characteristic taste or flavor;also: a perceptible taste or tincture: a small quantity: a sailing ship (as a sloop or cutter) used chiefly in coasting and fishing: a quick sharp noise made by rapidly compressing and opening the lips: a loud kiss: a sharp slap or blowv.: to have a taste or flavor: to have a trace, vestige, or suggestion[a proposal that smacksof treason}: to close and open (lips) noisily and often in rapid succession especially in eating: to kiss with or as if with a smack: to strike so as to produce a smack
smacking\ˈsma-kiŋ\
:brisk,lively [asmackingbreeze]
individuality-ˌvi-jə-ˈwa-lə-tē\
:the quality that makes one person or thing different from all others
name brand
: a product that is made by a well-known company [clothing stores that sellname brandsat low prices]
masticate\ˈmas-tə-ˌkāt\
:to chew (food)
showdown\ˈshō-ˌdau̇n\
:a meeting, argument, fight, etc., that will finally settle a disagreement between people or groups:an important game or competition
feign\ˈfān\
:to pretend to feel or be affected by (something)
firefight\ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌfīt\
:a battle in which people shoot guns;especially:a usually short and fast gunfight between opposing military units
bungle\ˈbəŋ-gəl\
:to make mistakes in doing (something):to not do (something) well or successfully
manifesto\ˌma-nə-ˈfes-(ˌ)tō\
n. :a written statement that describes the policies, goals, and opinions of a person or groupv. : to issue a manifesto
clasp\ˈklasp\
n.:a device for holding together objects or parts of something (such as a purse, necklace, belt, etc.):a strong hold with your hands or armsv.:to fasten (something) with a clasp:to hold (someone or something) tightly with your hands or arms
reprise\ri-ˈprēz,1 is also-ˈprīz\
:something (such as a piece of music) that is repeated
uncanny\ˌən-ˈka-nē\
:strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or difficult to understand
cameo\ˈka-mē-ˌō\
:a small role in a movie, play, etc., that is performed by a well-known actor:a piece of jewelry that has a carved design shown against a background of a different color
stymie\ˈstī-mē\
:to stop (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening
villain\ˈvi-lən\
:a character in a story, movie, etc., who does bad things:a person who does bad things:someone or something that is blamed for a particular problem or difficulty
cliffhanger\ˈklif-ˌhaŋ-ər\
:a story, contest, or situation that is very exciting because what is going to happen next is not known
swastika\ˈswäs-ti-kəalsoswä-ˈstē-\
:a symbol in the form of a cross with its ends bent at right angles all in the same direction
callus\ˈka-ləs\pl. calluses
n. :a hard and thickened area on the skin and especially on the hands or feetv.: to form callus: to cause callus to form on
blister\ˈblis-tər\
n.:a raised area on the skin that contains clear liquid and that is caused by injury to the skin:a raised area on a surface (such as a painted wall) that is filled with airv.: to become affected with a blister: to raise a blister on: to attack verbally
seam\ˈsēm\
:a line where two pieces of cloth or other material are sewn together:a line where two pieces of wood, metal, dough, etc., are joined together:a layer of coal, rock, etc., that is between two other layers of rock undergroundv.:to join by sewing:to join as if by sewing (as by welding, riveting, or heat-sealing):to mark with lines suggestingseams: to become fissured or ridgy
seamless\ˈsēm-ləs\
:having no seams:moving from one thing to another easily and without any interruptions or problems:perfect and having no flaws or errors
sanctity\ˈsaŋ(k)-tə-tē\
:the quality or state of being holy, very important, or valuable
harem\ˈher-əm\
:a house or part of a house in which the women of a Muslim household live:the women who live in a harem in a Muslim household:a group of women who are associated with one man
guise\ˈgīz\
:one of several or many different ways in which something is seen, experienced, or produced:a way of seeming or looking that is not true or real
centurion\sen-ˈchu̇r-ē-ən, -ˈtyu̇r-, -ˈtu̇r-\
: an officer commanding a Romancentury
caramel\ˈkär-məl; ˈker-ə-məl, ˈka-rə-, -ˌmel\
:a light brown candy made from butter, sugar, and milk or cream:sugar that is cooked until it is burnt and that is used to give color and flavor to food:a light brown color
surreal\sə-ˈrē(-ə)lalso-ˈrā-əl\
:very strange or unusual:having the quality of a dream
promontory\ˈprä-mən-ˌtȯr-ē\
:a high area of land or rock that sticks out into the sea
saddle\ˈsa-dəl\
n.:a leather-covered seat that is put on the back of a horse:a seat on a bicycle or motorcyclev.:to put a saddle on (a horse)
cartel\kär-ˈtel\
:a group of businesses that agree to fix prices so they all will make more money
grisly\ˈgriz-lē\
:causing horror or fear:very shocking
feckless\ˈfek-ləs\
:having or resulting from a weak character or nature
obnoxious\äb-ˈnäk-shəs, əb-\
:unpleasant in a way that makes people feel offended, annoyed, or disgusted
objectionable-sh(ə-)nə-bəl\
:not good or right:causing people to be offended [a T-shirt with anobjectionableimage]
permeate\ˈpər-mē-ˌāt\
:to pass or spread through (something) [a roompermeatedwith tobacco smoke]
postulatev. \ˈpäs-chə-ˌlāt\n. \ˈpäs-chə-lət, -ˌlāt\
v. :to suggest (something, such as an idea or theory) especially in order to start a discussionn.:a statement that is accepted as being true and that is used as the basis of a theory, argument, etc.
referee\ˌre-fə-ˈrē\
n.:a person who makes sure that players act according to the rules of a game or sportv.:sports:to act as a referee in (a game or sport)
blob\ˈbläb\
n.: a small lump or drop of something thick [ablobof paint]:a usually small amount of something thick and wet:something that does not have a regular shape [That blueblobin the corner of the map is the lake we’re headed for.]v.:to mark withblobs
countertop-ˌtäp\
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
hubris\ˈhyü-brəs\adj.hubristic\hyü-ˈbris-tik\
:a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence
remainder\ri-ˈmān-dər\
n.the remainder:the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc.mathematics:the number that is left when one number is subtracted from another number:the number that is left over when one number does not divide evenly into another numberadj.:leftover,remainingv.: to dispose of asremainders
procure\prə-ˈkyu̇r, prō-\
:to get (something) by some action or effort:to find or provide (a prostitute) for someone
undertake\ˌən-dər-ˈtāk\
:to begin or attempt (something):to agree or promise to do (something)
panel\ˈpa-nəl\
n.:a group of people who answer questions, give advice or opinions about something, or take part in a discussion for an audience:a group of people who are chosen to be jurors: a usually rectangular section of something (as a door or a wall): a board into which instruments or controls are setv.:to cover (a wall, ceiling, etc.) with flat pieces of wood, glass, etc.
cove\ˈkōv\
n.: a recessed place:concavity: a small sheltered inlet or bay: a deep recess or small valley in the side of a mountain: a level area sheltered by hills or mountainsv. : to make in a hollow concave form
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