Set 17 Flashcards

Question

tote | /toʊt/

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(v.) to carry something, especially something heavy or cumbersome ##Footnote She had to tote the heavy bags up three flights of stairs.

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(adj.) lasting or continuing through an entire period, especially a day ##Footnote They worked the livelong day without rest.

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(n.) the male reproductive part of a flower, typically consisting of a filament and an anther ##Footnote The bright yellow stamen in the center of the lily attracted bees for pollination.

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(adj.) shedding its leaves annually, typically used to describe trees or shrubs ##Footnote In autumn, the deciduous trees turn vibrant colors before losing their leaves.

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(adj.) spending a lot of time studying or reading ##Footnote She was known for being studious, always spending hours in the library.

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(adj.) clever, original, and inventive ##Footnote His ingenious solution to the problem saved us a lot of time.

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(v.) to suddenly reject or abandon a lover ##Footnote She was heartbroken when he jilted her just before the wedding.

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(n.) light rain falling in fine drops ##Footnote The morning started with a gentle drizzle, perfect for a walk.

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(n.) a small, narrow opening or crack in a surface ##Footnote She found the missing earring in a cranny of the old wooden floor.

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(v.) to rebound off a surface, typically with a sharp, bouncing motion ##Footnote The bullet ricocheted off the wall and struck an unintended target.

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(n.) a feeling of nervousness or fear, especially one that causes shivers ##Footnote The eerie silence in the old house gave me the willies.

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deflate ...

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(n.) a recognized autonomous branch of a religion, or a unit of value in a system of currency ##Footnote The charity accepts donations in any denomination.

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hang one's head ...

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swim/swam/swum ...

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giveaway ...

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unscramble ...

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(v.) to thoroughly enjoy oneself or take advantage of a situation ##Footnote The media will have a field day with this political scandal.

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(adj.) hoarse or harsh-sounding, often describing a voice or sound. ##Footnote His voice was raspy after shouting all day at the concert.

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(n.) the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral ##Footnote The church bells rang a solemn knell as the funeral procession passed by.

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(n.) the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually ##Footnote The professor's lectures were always a source of great edification for his students.

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(adj.) upset, irritated, or discomposed ##Footnote The politician appeared ruffled by the journalist's unexpected questions during the interview.

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(v.) to perform a love song or piece of music for someone, typically outdoors and at night ##Footnote He decided to serenade his girlfriend beneath her bedroom window on Valentine's Day.

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(n.) a rigid, straight object or person; historically, a rod used to push down the charge of a firearm. ##Footnote The drill sergeant stood as straight as a ramrod, barking orders at the recruits.

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(adj.) covered with or containing mold; affected by mold ##Footnote She was disgusted to find a moldy piece of bread at the back of the refrigerator.

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(adj.) nervously awkward or ungainly in movement or posture. ##Footnote The tall, gawky teenager tripped over his own feet as he entered the room.

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(n.) a process of voting, typically in secret, or the piece of paper used to record a vote. ##Footnote Each voter cast their ballot in the election box before leaving the polling station.

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(v.) to make (someone) unable to think or feel properly; to astonish or shock greatly ##Footnote The magician's incredible illusion stupefied the entire audience.

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(v.) to support or hold something up by placing it against something else or under it. ##Footnote She used a cushion to prop up her book while reading in bed.

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(n.) a horizontal ledge at the bottom of a window or doorway. ##Footnote She placed a potted plant on the window sill to brighten up the room.

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(n.) a piece of cloth or plastic worn around a child's neck to protect clothing while eating. ##Footnote The baby wore a bib to keep his shirt clean during mealtime.

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(n.) a substance used to prevent the decay or spoilage of food, materials, or other perishable items. ##Footnote The jam contains a natural preservative to extend its shelf life.

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(n.) a flat, broad tool with a handle, used for flipping, spreading, or lifting food during cooking. ##Footnote She used a spatula to turn the pancakes on the griddle.

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(n.) a person who conducts or analyzes opinion polls. ##Footnote The pollster gathered data from hundreds of voters before the election.

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(v.) to gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds ##Footnote Her lips puckered as she tasted the sour lemon juice.

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(n.) a narrow opening or crack, especially in a rock or wall. ##Footnote A small plant grew out of the crevice in the cliffside.

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spatter ...

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(v.) to give someone a disapproving or contemptuous look, often by narrowing or rolling one's eyes. ##Footnote She cut her eye after him when he made a rude comment during the meeting.

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(n.) something that is needed or used for a particular purpose, especially in cooking; also refers to the act of repairing or adjusting something. ##Footnote She gathered all the fixings for the salad before starting to cook.

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(n.) a large container with a handle and a spout, used for holding and pouring liquids. ##Footnote She filled the jug with water and placed it on the table for dinner.

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(v.) to formally choose and authorize someone to do a special piece of work ##Footnote The city council decided to commission a local artist to create a mural for the new community center.

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(n.) a loud crash of thunder; also used metaphorically to describe a sudden, shocking event. ##Footnote The unexpected announcement hit the crowd like a thunderclap.

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(v.) to walk with a heavy, noisy step. ##Footnote She could hear him clomp down the hallway in his big boots.

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(n.) nonsense or foolish talk; worthless, false, or ridiculous speech or writing ##Footnote The politician dismissed the accusations against him as pure hogwash.

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(n.) a feeling of restlessness or excitement that comes with the onset of spring, often associated with an increase in energy or romantic interest. ##Footnote As the weather warmed up, many students felt a sense of spring fever, eager to be outside instead of in class.

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forfeit ...

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(n.) an ignorant or uneducated person. ##Footnote He called his opponent an ignoramus for not understanding the basic facts.

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(v.) to originate from; give out or emit ##Footnote A sense of calm seemed to emanate from the peaceful garden.

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(adj.) causing someone to feel anxious, fearful, or uncomfortable. ##Footnote The eerie silence in the house was unnerving as she walked through the dark hallway.

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(n.) a small, painful swelling on the edge of an eyelid, caused by bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle ##Footnote She had to apply warm compresses to treat the stye on her eyelid.

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(v.) to bend or hang downward limply; to lose strength or spirit. ##Footnote The flowers began to droop after several days without water.

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(n.) a loud, celebratory display or flourish, often involving trumpets or other brass instruments; can also refer to a public display of excitement or attention. ##Footnote The team was greeted with fanfare when they returned home after winning the championship.

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(n.) soft, padded textile covering that is fixed to furniture ##Footnote The cat's claws had badly damaged the upholstery on the living room sofa.

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(v.) to shake or vibrate violently and abruptly. ##Footnote The car began to judder as it struggled up the steep hill.

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(v.) to shake or vibrate violently and abruptly. ##Footnote The car began to judder as it struggled up the steep hill.

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(n.) carbonated water, often flavored or used as a mixer ##Footnote She ordered a glass of seltzer with a slice of lemon.

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(adj.) imposed on oneself, done or undertaken voluntarily rather than as a result of outside pressure ##Footnote The writer emerged from his self-imposed isolation after completing his novel.

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lax /læks/ adjective **1** not strict enough in enforcing rules or standards ...Security measures at the airport were lax. ...The teacher was criticized for being too lax with discipline. **2** not tense; loose ...The patient's muscles became lax during recovery. ...Her posture was lax as she slouched in the chair. **3** careless or negligent ...He was lax about meeting deadlines. ...The company had become lax in maintaining safety protocols.

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(adj.) nervous or restless; characterized by small, jerky movements. ##Footnote He became twitchy and anxious while waiting for the exam results.

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(adj.) extremely steep or sudden; can refer to both physical cliffs or rapid changes. ##Footnote The hikers carefully navigated the precipitous path down the mountain.

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(v.) to make a small amount of something last longer or go further ##Footnote During the economic downturn, many families had to eke out their savings to cover basic expenses.

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(v.) to abandon one's country, cause, or group in favor of an opposing one. ##Footnote The spy decided to defect to the enemy nation and share classified information.

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(adj.) arrogantly superior and disdainful; having or showing an attitude of contempt or disdain for others. ##Footnote Her haughty tone made it clear that she thought she was better than everyone else.

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(v.) to make use of or take advantage of an opportunity or available resource ##Footnote Students are encouraged to avail themselves of the free tutoring services offered by the university.

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(n.) swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum or anus, causing discomfort and bleeding ##Footnote She consulted a doctor to find relief from her painful hemorrhoids.

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(n.) an organ in the body that helps to filter blood and is part of the immune system; also used figuratively to refer to anger or bad temper ##Footnote The doctor explained that the spleen plays a crucial role in fighting infections.

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(v.) to flow or move swiftly and powerfully in a specified direction ##Footnote Adrenaline coursed through her veins as she prepared for the big race.

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(n.) the pleasure or satisfaction gained from fulfilling a desire or need ##Footnote He felt a sense of gratification after completing the challenging project.

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(n.) a man; a fellow (informal British and Australian English) ##Footnote He's a decent bloke who always buys a round at the pub.

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(n.) prepared food purchased from a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere ##Footnote We decided to order Chinese takeout for dinner.

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(v.) to have a strong, unpleasant smell ##Footnote The garbage began to stink after sitting in the sun all day.

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(v.) to make a characteristic weak, wavering cry (as of a sheep or goat) ##Footnote The lost lamb bleated pitifully, calling for its mother in the dark.

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(adj.) deprived of strength or power; unable to function normally ##Footnote After the accident, he was incapacitated for several weeks and unable to return to work.

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barrel ...

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trot /trɒt/ verb **1** (of a horse or similar animal) to move at a speed faster than a walk but slower than a gallop; When an animal such as a horse **trots**, it moves fairly fast, taking quick small steps. You can also say that the rider of the animal is **trotting**. ...Alan took the reins and the small horse started trotting. ...Pete got on his horse and started trotting across the field. **2** to move quickly with short, steady steps ...She came trotting down the steps from the library. ...The dog trotted beside its owner. **3** INFORMAL to walk or go somewhere, especially fairly quickly ...He trotted off and came back a couple of minutes later, holding a parcel. trot sth out INFORMAL to give opinions, excuses, reasons etc that you have used too many times and that do not seem sincere ...Steve trotted out the same old excuses. noun **1** a gait between a walk and a gallop, in which an animal moves its legs in diagonal pairs ...The horse slowed from a gallop to a trot. ...She guided the pony into a steady trot. **2** → on the trot INFORMAL•BRITISH a) one directly following another: IN SUCCESSION, one after the other, in a row, consecutively, successively, in sequence, one behind the other; running, straight ...The class has been cancelled three weeks on the trot now. ...We need to catch up 4 points. 4 wins on the trot will put us on course. ...She lost five games on the trot. ...Sales of new cars rose in May for the second month on the trot. b) busy doing something: ON THE GO ...I’ve been on the trot all day. **3** a fairly slow way of running in which you take short regular steps ...She set off at a brisk trot down the path. ...She broke into a trot (=started running slowly) and hurried on ahead of us. ...He broke into a trot to catch the bus. **4** a book of notes or answers used by students, especially to cheat in tests: CRIB **5** the trots INFORMAL diarrhoea ...The boozy cook got the trots after a late night meal of undercooked seafood washed down by lashings of wine. \> **trot (n.)**: From troter "to trot, to go," from Frankish *trotton, from Proto-Germanic *trott- (source also of Old High German trotton "to tread"), derivative of *tred- (see **tread** (v.)). \> **tread (v.)**: Old English tredan (as a verb), of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch treden and German treten. This is said by Watkins to be from PIE *der- (1) "assumed base of roots meaning 'to run, walk, step.'" \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Collins English Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary of English, Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus

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infectious ...

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(v.) to continue for longer than expected or scheduled ##Footnote The meeting ran long, causing everyone to miss their lunch break.

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(adj.) friendly, lively, and enjoyable; jovial /ˈdʒoʊviəl/ ##Footnote The convivial atmosphere at the dinner party made everyone feel relaxed and welcome.

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(n.) skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery ##Footnote The magician's legerdemain left the audience in awe.

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(adj.) very excited, enthusiastic, or mentally prepared for something ##Footnote She was psyched about starting her new job next week.

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(n.) a temporary or minor deviation from a general trend, often seen as insignificant ##Footnote The drop in sales was just a blip and not a sign of a long-term decline.

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(n.) a memorable phrase or slogan used in advertising or marketing to convey a brand's message ##Footnote The company's new tagline emphasizes its commitment to innovation and quality.

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(v.) to set someone or something in conflict or competition with another ##Footnote The reality show pitted contestants against each other in a series of challenging tasks.

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(n.) a pair of two individuals or things that are closely linked or interact as a unit ##Footnote The therapist focused on improving communication within the marital dyad.

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(adj.) having become less sensitive or responsive to something, typically as a result of overexposure ##Footnote After years of working in emergency services, he had become desensitized to scenes of violence.

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(v.) to give an unofficial name or nickname to someone or something ##Footnote The media dubbed him "The King of Pop" due to his immense popularity and influence in the music industry.

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(v.) to make minor changes to improve or correct something, typically a text or legislation ##Footnote The committee met to amend the proposed law before presenting it to the full senate.

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(adj.) attracting attention by being bright, showy, or ostentatious ##Footnote He wore a flashy suit to stand out at the party.

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grievance ...

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foreclose ...

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(v.) to remove ice or frost from something; to thaw frozen food ##Footnote He set the meat out to defrost before cooking dinner.

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(n.) a lightweight container, usually made of cardboard or plastic, used for packaging and storing goods ##Footnote She grabbed a carton of milk from the fridge.

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(adj.) showing approval or support; advantageous or beneficial ##Footnote The weather forecast was favorable for our outdoor event.

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(adj.) excessively flattering or complimentary; sometimes insincerely so ##Footnote His fulsome praise made everyone feel uncomfortable, as it seemed exaggerated.

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(adv.) to the utmost limit; completely full ##Footnote The restaurant was packed to the gills on Valentine's Day, with every table occupied.

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(adj.) lacking harmony; conflicting or clashing in sound or opinion ##Footnote The dissonant notes in the music created a sense of tension and unease.

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(v.) to mentally prepare oneself to face or endure something difficult or unpleasant ##Footnote He tried to steel himself against the criticism he knew was coming.

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(n.) a feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant ##Footnote She had a presentiment that the plane would crash, so she decided not to board it.

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(v.) to make a short, high-pitched sound, like a small bird ##Footnote The birds began to chirp as the sun rose.

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cultivate ...

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coo /kuː/ **1** : to make the low soft cry of a dove or pigeon or a similar sound; When a dove or pigeon **coos**, it makes the soft sounds that doves and pigeons typically make. ...Pigeons fluttered in and out, **cooing** gently. ...The baby **cooed** quietly in her crib. **2** : to talk fondly, amorously, or appreciatively ...“Oh, how sweet,” she **cooed**. ...The family **cooed** over the baby pictures. \> mid 17th century: imitative. \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Collins English Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, Oxford Dictionary of English

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(v.) to ask for or obtain something by begging or scrounging ##Footnote He managed to cadge a free meal from his friend.

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(v.) to shut or strike something with great force and loud noise ##Footnote He slammed the door in anger as he left the room.

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(v.) to cause someone to feel sudden shock or alarm ##Footnote The loud noise from the fireworks startled the dog.

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(adj.) disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at; morally offensive ##Footnote He had an unsavory reputation due to his dishonest business practices.

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(n.) a person who runs errands, typically on behalf of someone else in an office or organization ##Footnote He worked as a gofer in the film studio, handling various tasks for the crew.

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(v.) to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground ##Footnote The cat crouched low, ready to pounce on its prey.

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bread and butter ...

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excise ...

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shingle ...

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dart /dɑːrt/ verb **1** to move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction ...The rabbit darted across the road. ...A small fish darted between the rocks. ...Jill darted forward and pulled him away from the fire. **2** to glance quickly in a particular direction ...Her eyes darted around the room nervously. ...He darted a suspicious look at his colleague. noun **1** a small, pointed missile that can be thrown or shot ...He threw a dart at the dartboard. **2** a sudden quick movement ...The bird made a swift dart towards the feeder. **3** (sewing) a folded and stitched tapering tuck in a garment ...She sewed darts in the dress to make it more fitted. \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

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crumple ...

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rattle ...

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(adj.) dark, cloudy, or difficult to see through ##Footnote The water in the pond was too murky to see the bottom. \> "dark, obscure, gloomy," mid-14c., from murk + -y (2). Rare before 17c. The older adjective was simply murk. Related: Murkily; murkiness. \> **murk (n.)**: "gloom, darkness," c. 1300, myrke, from Old Norse myrkr "darkness," from Proto-Germanic *merkwjo- (source also of Old English mirce "murky, black, dark;" as a noun, "murkiness, darkness," Danish mǿrk "darkness," Old Saxon mirki "dark") \> Etymonline

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roughhouse /ˈrʌfˌhaʊs/ verb **1** to fight in a way that is not serious; to play in a rough, boisterous, and physical way, often in a friendly manner ...A couple of boys were roughhousing (each other) in the park. ...Stop roughhousing before someone gets hurt! **2** to handle someone roughly or violently ...The guards roughhoused the suspect while escorting him out. ...He complained that the police had roughhoused him during the arrest. noun boisterous and physical play or fighting, often in a friendly way ...The boys got in trouble for too much roughhouse in the living room. ...Their roughhouse wrestling match ended with a broken lamp. \> Cambridge Dictionary

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yelp /jelp/ verb **1** to give a quick, sharp cry of pain, fear, or excitement ...The dog yelped when I accidentally stepped on its tail. ...She yelped in surprise when the door slammed. **2** to speak or complain in a sharp, worried voice ...The child yelped about the unfairness of the situation. ...He yelped in protest when they took away his toys. noun a short, sharp cry ...A yelp of pain echoed through the room. ...We heard a yelp coming from the backyard.

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amble /ˈæmbl/ verb to walk in a slow, relaxed way ...The couple ambled along the beach at sunset. ...She ambled through the park, enjoying the spring flowers. noun a slow, leisurely walk ...We took a pleasant amble through the countryside. ...Their morning amble became a daily routine.

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grate /greɪt/ verb **1** to reduce something to small pieces by rubbing against a rough surface ...She grated the cheese for the pizza. ...He grated carrots for the salad. **2** to make an unpleasant harsh sound ...The rusty door hinges grated as they opened. ...His voice grated on her nerves. **3** to irritate or annoy ...His constant complaints began to grate on everyone. ...The repetitive noise grated against her patience. noun a frame of metal bars used to cover an opening; the metal bars and frame that hold the wood, coal etc in a fireplace ...a small coal fire burned in the grate ...Steam rose from the subway grate. ...The homeless slept on subway grates to keep warm. ...Deputies worked together to lift the metal grate off a storm drain before freeing the dog, who had become trapped in a pipe. —Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025 \> **grate (n.)**: late 14c., "grill for cooking;" early 15c., "iron bars or cagework across a door or window," from Anglo-Latin (mid-14c.), from Old French grate or directly from Medieval Latin grata "a grating, lattice," from Latin cratis "wickerwork, hurdle" (see **hurdle** (n.)). As a verb meaning "to fit with a grate," from mid-15c. Related: Grated; grating. \> **grate (v.)**: "to scrape, rub," late 14c. (implied in grated), from Old French grater "to scrape, scratch (out or off); erase; destroy, pull down" (Modern French gratter), from Frankish \*kratton, from Proto-Germanic \*krattojan (source also of Old High German krazzon "to scratch, scrape," German kratzen "to scratch," Swedish kratta, Danish kratte "to rake, scrape"), probably of imitative origin. Senses of "sound harshly," and "annoy" are mid-16c. Italian grattare also is from Germanic. Related: Grated; grating. \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Oxford Dictionary of English, Merriam-Webster, Etymonline

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(n.) the triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a pitched roof; A gable is a triangular section of a building's wall where two roof pitches meet. Gables are formed by the sloping sides of the roof that extend from the ridgepole to the eaves. ##Footnote The old cottage had a charming gable decorated with intricate wood carvings.

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crane /kreɪn/ noun **1** a large machine used for lifting and moving heavy objects ...The construction site had several tall cranes. ...They used a crane to load containers onto ships. **2** a large, long-necked wading bird ...A white crane stood gracefully in the shallow water. ...Cranes are known for their elaborate courtship dances. verb **1** to stretch out one's neck to see better ...She craned her neck to see over the crowd. ...The children craned forward to get a better view. **2** to move or lift something using a crane ...Workers craned the steel beams into place. ...They craned the piano up to the third-floor apartment. **3** to bend, stretch, or pull something upward ...The giraffe craned its long neck to reach the leaves. ...He craned forward to read the small print.

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recumbent /rɪˈkʌmbənt/ adjective **1** lying down; reclining; in a position of rest ...The patient was in a recumbent position on the hospital bed, recovering from surgery. ...They found him in a recumbent position on the couch. **2** (of a bicycle) having a seat in which the rider is in a reclining position ...He preferred riding a recumbent bicycle for long-distance trips. ...Recumbent bikes are known for their ergonomic design. **3** (of grave monuments) depicting a person lying down ...The medieval church contained several recumbent effigies of knights. ...The recumbent statue showed the nobleman in eternal repose. **4** (botany) lying along the ground or along a surface ...The recumbent stems spread across the garden. ...This plant has a recumbent growth pattern. Usage Note: The word is often used in medical, architectural, and botanical contexts.

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overcome /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/ verb (past tense: overcame, past participle: overcome) **1** to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem or difficulty ...She overcame her fear of heights through therapy. ...The team overcame many obstacles to win the championship. **2** to overwhelm or overpower someone/something completely ...The soldiers were overcome by tear gas. ...He was overcome with emotion during his graduation speech. **3** to be affected very strongly by an emotion or physical feeling; if someone is overcome by emotion, they cannot behave normally because they feel the emotion so strongly → be overcome by/with something ...She was overcome with grief at the news. ...The hikers were overcome by exhaustion. **4** to defeat or beat an opponent or opposition ...The underdog overcame the champion in a surprising victory. ...Our army overcame the enemy forces. \> From Middle English overcomen, from Old English ofercuman (“to overcome, subdue, compel, conquer, obtain, attain, reach, overtake”), corresponding to over- +‎ come. Cognate with Dutch overkomen (“to overcome”), German überkommen (“to overcome”), Danish overkomme (“to overcome”), Swedish överkomma (“to overcome”). \> Wiktionary

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(phr.) to divide or share (something) among different people, groups, etc. ##Footnote - The teacher parceled out the art supplies, ensuring each student had an equal share. - More than $13,000 in awards will be parceled out, with $6000 going to the first-prize winner. - The money was parceled out to local charities. - They plan to parcel the tickets out in a lottery. - We need to stop parceling out the blame for this problem and start working on a solution. \> Cambridge Dictionary, Merriam-Webster

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snort /snɔːrt/ verb **1** to make a sudden explosive sound through the nose (often expressing contempt or amusement) ...He **snorted with laughter** at the joke. ...She snorted in disgust at the suggestion. **2** (of animals, especially horses) to force air through the nostrils with a loud harsh sound ...The horse snorted and pawed at the ground. ...The bull snorted aggressively before charging. **3** INFORMAL to inhale (drugs) through the nose ...He was caught snorting cocaine. **4** to force air or liquid out through the nose ...He snorted water while swimming. noun **1** a sudden explosive sound made by forcing air through the nose ...She gave a snort of derision. ...The pig's happy snorts could be heard across the farm. **2** (slang) a portion of drugs for snorting ...The police found evidence of snorts on the table. Related Terms: - snorting (noun/adjective): the action of making snorting sounds - snorter (noun): something extraordinary or remarkable (informal) Common Collocations: - snort with laughter - snort in derision - snort with contempt - snort derisively Usage Note: Often used to convey emotions like disdain, amusement, or contempt when describing human actions.

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legible /ˈledʒəbl/ adjective **1** clear enough to read; easily read ...Her handwriting was neat and legible. ...The old document was barely legible after years of storage. **2** (figurative) clear enough to understand or decipher ...The message behind the artwork was legible to art critics. ...The political implications were legible in his speech. Usage Notes: - Most commonly used to describe handwriting, print, or text - Often used with modifiers indicating degree of readability - Can be used with "to" (legible to someone) - Sometimes used metaphorically to mean "understandable" or "apparent" —legibly adverb /ˈledʒ.ə.bli/ in a way that can be read easily: ...You need to learn how to write more legibly. ...Names should be printed legibly, not scribbled. —legibility /ˌledʒəˈbɪləti/ noun [uncountable] \> late 14c., from Late Latin legibilis "that can be read, written plainly," from Latin legere "to read," from PIE root *leg- (1) "to collect, gather," with derivatives meaning "to speak (to 'pick out words')." Related: Legibly. \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Cambridge Dictionary, Etymonline

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stalk /stɔːk/ verb **1** to pursue or follow (someone/something) persistently and quietly ...The lion stalked its prey through the tall grass. ...The detective stalked the suspect for several days. **2** to harass or persecute (someone) with unwanted and obsessive attention ...He was arrested for stalking his ex-girlfriend. ...The celebrity was being stalked by an obsessed fan. **3** to walk in a proud or angry way, with long steps stalk out/off/away ...She angrily stalked out of the room. ...Yvonne turned and stalked out of the room in disgust. ...She stalked away without saying goodbye. ...Without another word she turned and stalked out. **4** LITERARY If something bad stalks a place, you see or feel it everywhere in that place; If something unpleasant stalks a place, it appears there in a threatening way. ...Fear stalks every dark stairwell and walkway. ...When night falls, danger stalks the streets of the city. noun **1** the main stem of a plant ...The corn stalks were ready for harvest. ...She trimmed the flower stalks. **2** a hunting approach to prey ...The hunter made a careful stalk toward the deer. \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Oxford Dictionary of English, Cambridge Dictionary, Merriam-Webster

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condensation /ˌkɒndenˈseɪʃn/ noun **1** (Physics) the process by which a gas or vapor changes into a liquid ...Water droplets formed through condensation on the cold window. ...Air conditioning systems remove moisture through condensation. **2** the liquid formed when a gas or vapor becomes cooler ...The condensation dripped from the bathroom mirror. ...Wipe away the condensation from your glasses. **3** the process of making something shorter or more concise ...The condensation of the novel into a screenplay required removing many details. ...This is a condensation of the original three-hour lecture. \> **condense (v.)**: early 15c., "thicken, make more dense or compact" (implied in condensed), from Old French condenser (14c.) or directly from Latin condensare "to make dense," from assimilated form of com-, here perhaps an intensive prefix (see **com-**), + densare "make thick," from densus "dense, thick, crowded," a word used of crowds, darkness, clouds, etc. (see **dense**). Sense in chemistry and physics, "to reduce to another and denser form" (as a gas or vapor to a liquid) is from 1660s. Intransitive sense "become denser" is from 1650s. Related: Condensed; condensing. \> Etymonline

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deign /deɪn/ [formal, disapproval] to do something considered beneath one's dignity, often with a sense of condescension; If you say that someone **deigned** to do something, you are expressing your disapproval of the fact that they did it unwillingly, because they thought they were too important to do it: CONDESCEND, stoop, lower oneself, descend, think fit, see fit, deem it worthy of oneself, consent, vouchsafe; demean oneself, humble oneself; *informal* come down from one's high horse deign to do sth ...She wouldn’t deign to answer such a trivial question. ...At last, Harper deigned to speak. ...Weatherby didn't deign to reply. ...Joe Biden and Donald Trump — who plainly detest each other — wouldn’t deign to shake hands. —Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 \> From Middle English deynen, from Old French deignier (“consider worthy”), from Latin dignāre (“consider worthy”), from dignus (“worthy”). Cognate to dignity and French daigner. \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Collins English Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus, Wiktionary

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(v.) FOMRAL to be adjacent to or share a common boundary with something; When land or a building **abuts** something or **abuts on** something, it is next to it. ##Footnote - One edge of the garden abutted on an old entrance to the mine. - He was born in 1768 in the house abutting our hotel. \> Middle English (in the sense ‘lean forward’): partly from Anglo-Norman French and Old French abouter ‘to look out’, from a- (from Latin ad ‘to, at’) + bouter ‘strike, butt’, of Germanic origin; and partly from Old French abuter ‘to arrive’, from a- (from Latin ad ‘to, at’) + but ‘end’. \> Collins English Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary of English

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(n.) a freestanding, open-sided structure with a roof, often found in gardens or parks ##Footnote They sat in the gazebo, enjoying the cool breeze and the view of the lake.

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insistence /ɪnˈsɪstəns/ noun **1** the act of demanding something firmly or persistently ...Despite his insistence, they refused to change the rules. insistence on ...an insistence on punctuality ...Her insistence on arriving early annoyed her friends. **2** the quality of being firm or persistent in stating something at somebody’s insistence (=because someone insisted) ...At her father’s insistence, she joined them for a drink. insistence that ...his insistence that they discuss the problem ...His insistence that he was right only made the argument worse. \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

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(n.) a smooth-skinned variety of peach with firm, sweet flesh ##Footnote She sliced a ripe nectarine and added it to her fruit salad.

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tinder /ˈtɪndər/ noun **1** dry, flammable material used to start a fire ...They gathered small twigs and leaves for tinder. ...The dry grass made excellent tinder. **2** something that can easily ignite or cause flames ...The drought turned the forest into potential tinder. ...The old newspapers served as tinder for the fireplace. **3** (figurative) something that can spark or incite ...The speech was tinder for the revolution. ...Their harsh words were tinder for conflict.

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rep‧a‧ra‧tion /ˌrepəˈreɪʃən/ If you guessed that *reparation* is related to the word *repair*, you were right. Both come from the Latin word meaning "to restore." While *reparation* has a range of meanings, they all convey the sense of fixing or making up for a past wrong. In contemporary usage, the plural form is more common than the singular. Victims of a crime, for example, may receive reparations from the perpetrators. A defeated nation may be forced to pay reparations to its victorious enemies. Many have suggested that the United States government should provide reparations to the descendants of slaves. The word almost always has legal or political connotations, and it conveys the sense of restitution — often expressed in money — for wrongdoing. **1** → reparations the compensation for war damage paid by a defeated state; **Reparations** are sums of money that are paid after a war by the defeated country for the damage and injuries it caused in other countries. ...Israel accepted billions of dollars in war reparations. **2** **Reparation** is help or payment that someone gives you for damage, loss, or suffering that they have caused you: COMPENSATION, damages, repair, satisfaction ...There is a clear demand amongst victims for some sort of reparation from offenders ...The courts required a convicted offender to **make** financial **reparation to** his victim. \> late 14c., reparacioun, "repair, act of mending" (a sense now rare or obsolete), also "amends, compensation, recompense, satisfaction for injury, what is done to repair a wrong," from Old French reparacion and directly from Late Latin reparationem (nominative reparatio) "act of repairing, restoration," noun of action from past-participle stem of Latin reparare "restore, repair" (see **repair** (v.1)). \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Collins English Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary of English, Vocabulary.com, Etymonline

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gnat /næt/ noun **1** a small two-winged fly that resembles a mosquito. Gnats include both biting and nonbiting forms, and they typically form large swarms ...The gnats were swarming around the pond. ...He swatted at the gnats buzzing near his face. **2** (figurative) something tiny or insignificant ...That problem is just a gnat compared to our bigger issues. ...I was only a gnat in the affair. \> Oxford Dictionary of English

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wariness /ˈwɛrinəs/ noun **1** caution or skepticism about possible dangers or difficulties ...Her wariness of strangers developed after the incident. ...The cat approached the new toy with wariness. **2** the state or quality of being watchful and cautious ...The detective's wariness helped him solve the case. ...There was a natural wariness between the two competing teams.

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graze /ɡreɪz/ verb **1** (of animals) to feed on grass or other low vegetation ...The cows grazed peacefully in the meadow. ...Sheep were grazing on the hillside. **2** to touch or scrape lightly in passing ...She tripped, and her knee grazed the pavement. ...The bullet grazed his shoulder. **3** INFORMAL to eat small amounts of food all through the day instead of having regular meals ...She prefers to graze on fruits and nuts rather than eat big meals. ...The children grazed on snacks while watching TV. noun a slight wound or abrasion caused by scraping ...He had a small graze on his elbow from the fall. ...The cyclist suffered only a few minor grazes. \> **graze (v.1)**: "to feed on grass," Old English grasian, from græs "grass" (see **grass**). Compare Middle Dutch, Middle High German grasen, Dutch grazen, German grasen. Transitive sense from 1560s. Figurative use by 1570s. Related: Grazed; grazing. \> **graze (v.2)**: "to touch lightly in passing," c. 1600, perhaps a transferred sense from **graze** (v.1) via a notion of cropping grass right down to the ground (compare German grasen "to feed on grass," used in military sense in reference to cannonballs that rebound off the ground). Related: Grazed; grazing. As a noun from 1690s, "an act of grazing." \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Etymonline

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chit /tʃɪt/ noun **1** : a short letter or note especially : a signed voucher of a small debt (as for food); an official note that shows that you are allowed to have something ...a chit(=an official note giving information or showing an amount of money that is owed or has been paid) for the dry cleaner's ...Take the chit to the counter and collect your books. ...When our flight was delayed, they gave us a chit to get a free meal. ...Before they can hail a cab or order a bike, staff now need a chit signed by a senior staff member. ...Each passenger received a chit for $250 in onboard spending. **2** INFORMAL•BRITISH a young woman or girl, often used disparagingly ...a mere chit of a girl ...The arrogant chit refused to listen to anyone's advice. \> **chit (n.1)**: "a short letter, note," 1776, short for chitty (1690s), from Mahrati (Hindi) chitthi "letter, note, memorandum," from Sanskrit chitra-s "distinctively marked" (see **cheetah**). \> **chit (n.2)**: "small child," 1620s, originally "young of an animal" (late 14c.), of uncertain origin; perhaps a playful deformation of **kitten**, but The Middle English Compendium compares Old High German kizzin "kid" and Century Dictionary mentions Old English cið "a shoot, sprout, sprig." \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Cambridge Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, Etymonline

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fleece /fliːs/ noun **1** the woolly covering of a sheep or similar animal ...The sheep's fleece was thick and warm. ...They sheared the fleece from the flock. **2** a soft warm fabric used for clothing, usually made from synthetic fibers ...She bought a fleece jacket for hiking. ...The blanket had a soft fleece lining. verb **1** to steal from or cheat someone, especially by overcharging ...The taxi driver tried to fleece the tourists. ...Some merchants fleece customers during the holiday season. **2** to remove the fleece from (a sheep) ...The farmers fleece their sheep every spring. ...It takes skill to fleece a sheep properly. \> **fleece (n.)**: "wool coat of a sheep," Old English fleos, flies "fleece, wool, fur, sealskin," from West Germanic \*flusaz (source also of Middle Dutch vluus, Dutch vlies, Middle High German vlius, German Vlies), which is of uncertain origin; according to Watkins, probably from PIE \*pleus- "to pluck," also "a feather, fleece" (source also of Latin pluma "feather, down," Lithuanian plunksna "feather"). De Vaan suggests the Latin pluma is "Probably a deverbal noun in \*-mo-, possibly from a root \*pleu- or \*pleu-k- 'to swim, float (in the air)'." \> Etymonline

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transmute /trænzˈmjuːt/ verb **1** to change or transform from one form, nature, or substance into another ...Ancient alchemists tried to transmute lead into gold. ...The caterpillar transmutes into a butterfly. **2** to change in appearance or form ...His expression transmuted from anger to surprise. ...The artist transmuted her pain into beautiful poetry. \> late Middle English: from Latin transmutare, from trans- ‘across’ + mutare ‘to change’. \> Oxford Dictionary of English

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twiddle /ˈtwɪdl/ verb **2** → twiddle your thumbs INFORMAL to do nothing while you are waiting for something to happen ...I've been twiddling my thumbs all day with nothing to do. ...Let’s go – there’s no point in sitting here twiddling our thumbs. **2** to turn or spin something around idly; to play with something in a restless way ...He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the meeting to start. ...She twiddled with her hair when she was nervous. noun an act of twisting or fiddling with something ...At the twiddle of a knob the operators can focus on a tiny amount of airspace or scan the whole area. \> mid 16th century (in the sense ‘trifle’): apparently imitative, combining the notion twirl or twist with that of trifling action expressed by fiddle. \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Cambridge Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary of English

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twine /twaɪn/ noun strong string or cord made of two or more strands twisted together ...She used garden twine to tie up the tomato plants. ...The package was secured with hemp twine. verb **1** to wind, wrap, or interweave around something ...The vine twined around the trellis. ...She twined the ribbon through her hair. **2** to become twisted or intertwined ...The two ropes twined together perfectly. ...Their fingers twined as they held hands. **3** to wind one's way; to move in a winding or spiral course ...The path twined through the garden. ...The river twined through the valley. \> Old English twīn ‘thread, linen’, from the Germanic base of twi- ‘two’; related to Dutch twijn. \> Oxford Dictionary of English

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bemuse | /bɪˈmjuz/ (v.) to puzzle, confuse, or bewilder ##Footnote The cryptic message from his colleague left him thoroughly bemused, unsure of how to interpret its meaning. Note: Often confused with "amuse," but "bemuse" specifically means to confuse or perplex, not to entertain. \> From be- +‎ muse. In meaning, influenced by bemaze(=to bewilder) and later amuse. \> Wiktionary

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(adj.) watery or teary, especially in reference to the eyes ##Footnote - The old man's rheumy eyes glistened as he recalled his youthful days. - The old man peered through rheumy eyes at the photograph, memories of his youth flooding back. \> 1590s, "rheumatic, full of rheum, affected by rheum," from rheum + -y (2). \> **rheum (n.)**: late 14c., reume, "watery fluid or humid matter in the eyes, nose, or mouth" (including tears, saliva, mucous discharge from the nostrils), from Old French reume "a head-cold" (13c., Modern French rhume) and directly from Latin rheuma, reuma, from Greek rheuma "discharge from the body, flux; a stream, current, flood, a flowing," literally "that which flows," from rhein "to flow" (from PIE root \*sreu- "to flow"). \> Etymonline

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downcast /ˈdaʊnkæst/ adjective **1** sad, depressed, or discouraged; dejected; If you are **downcast**, you are feeling sad and without hope: DESPONDENT /dɪˈspɒndənt $ dɪˈspɑːn-/, disheartened, discouraged, dispirited, downhearted, low-spirited, in low spirits, hopeless, cast down, crestfallen, down, low, disconsolate, in despair, despairing, wretched, oppressed; SAD, dejected, melancholy, gloomy, glum, morose, doleful, dismal, woebegone, miserable, depressed, distressed, sorrowful; defeatist, pessimistic; *informal* blue, down in the mouth, down in the dumps, as sick as a parrot ...Barbara looked increasingly downcast as defeat loomed. ...a glum, downcast expression. ...She had a downcast expression after failing the exam. ...The team looked downcast after losing the championship game. **2** (of eyes or gaze) directed downward, especially due to sadness or shame; If your eyes are **downcast**, you are looking towards the ground, usually because you are feeling sad or embarrassed. ...He stood with downcast eyes as he apologized. ...The student remained downcast throughout the scolding. ...She was silent, her eyes downcast. \> The adjective is derived from Middle English doun-casten, *adoun-casten (“(adjective) cast down, dejected; (verb) to break down (something); to overcome (someone); to overturn (something)”), from down (“in a downward direction; (figurative) to destruction”),[1] adoun (“downward”)[2] + casten (“to throw (something), fling, hurl; to overcome (someone), defeat, overpower; [etc.]”)[3] (from Old Norse kasta (“to cast, throw”), from Proto-Germanic *kastōną (“to throw”), from *kas- (“to throw, toss; to bring up”); further etymology uncertain), modelled similarly to other constructions in Middle English such as adoun-throwen (“to throw down”) and adoun-werpen (“to throw down”)). The English word is analysable as down- (prefix meaning ‘lower direction or position’) +‎ cast (“that has been thrown”, adjective).[4] \> Collins English Dictionary, Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus, Wiktionary

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fuzz /fʌz/ noun **1** soft, fine, or fluffy fibers or hair ...The peach had a layer of fuzz on its skin. ...She brushed the lint and fuzz off her sweater. **2** a blurred or unclear quality ...The photograph had too much fuzz to see the details. ...His memory of the event was lost in a haze of fuzz. **3** → the fuzz INFORMAL slang for police ...He saw the fuzz approaching and quickly left. ...The fuzz showed up to break up the party. verb **1** to become blurred or unclear ...The edges of the image fuzzed out. ...His vision fuzzed after staring at the screen too long. **2** to cover with fine fibers or hair ...The fabric fuzzed after several washes. ...Her sweater fuzzed up from repeated use. \> Uncertain. Some dictionaries suggest a Germanic source; compare Low German fussig (“loose; spongy”), Dutch voos (“unsound; rotten”). Others, such as Webster's New College Dictionary, suggest a back-formation from fuzzy. The Oxford English Dictionary suggests, “Perhaps imitative of the action of blowing away light particles.” \> Wiktionary fuzzy /ˈfʌzi/ adjective **1** covered with fuzz; having a soft, fluffy texture ...The baby chick was still fuzzy with down. ...She wore a fuzzy sweater to keep warm. **2** unclear, vague, or indistinct ...My memory of that night is quite fuzzy. ...The security camera footage was too fuzzy to identify the suspect. **3** (of sound or images) blurred or distorted ...The radio signal was fuzzy in the mountains. ...The old photograph had become fuzzy with age. **4** (of thinking or decision) not clear or precise ...The plan was still fuzzy in his mind. ...Let's avoid fuzzy logic and stick to the facts.

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fuzzy /ˈfʌzi/ adjective **1** covered with fuzz; having a soft, fluffy texture ...The baby chick was still fuzzy with down. ...She wore a fuzzy sweater to keep warm. **2** unclear, vague, or indistinct ...My memory of that night is quite fuzzy. ...The security camera footage was too fuzzy to identify the suspect. **3** (of sound or images) blurred or distorted ...The radio signal was fuzzy in the mountains. ...The old photograph had become fuzzy with age. **4** (of thinking or decision) not clear or precise ...The plan was still fuzzy in his mind. ...Let's avoid fuzzy logic and stick to the facts. \> Uncertain. Apparently from fuzz +‎ -y, though some sources suggest that fuzz derives from fuzzy. Compare fozy, or Low German fussig (“loose; spongy”). \> **fuzzy**: Uncertain. Some dictionaries suggest a Germanic source; compare Low German fussig (“loose; spongy”), Dutch voos (“unsound; rotten”). Others, such as Webster's New College Dictionary, suggest a back-formation from fuzzy. The Oxford English Dictionary suggests, “Perhaps imitative of the action of blowing away light particles.” \> Wiktionary

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adolescent /ˌædəˈlesnt/ adjective **1** characteristic of or relating to the period of life between childhood and adulthood ...Her adolescent years were filled with emotional ups and downs. ...He displayed typical adolescent behavior. **2** in the process of developing from a child into an adult ...The adolescent brain undergoes significant changes. ...She counsels adolescent patients at the clinic. noun a young person who is developing from a child into an adult; a young person, usually between the ages of 12 and 18, who is developing into an adult ...The program is designed specifically for adolescents. ...Many adolescents struggle with peer pressure. adolescence /ˌædəˈlesəns/ noun the time, usually between the ages of 12 and 18, when a young person is developing into an adult \> late Middle English (as a noun): via French from Latin adolescent- ‘coming to maturity’, from adolescere, from ad- ‘to’ + alescere ‘grow, grow up’, from alere ‘nourish’. The adjective dates from the late 18th century. \> **al- (2)**: Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to grow, nourish." It forms all or part of: **abolish**; **adolescent**; **adult**; **alderman**; **aliment**; **alimony**; **Alma**; **alma mater**; **alt** (2) "high tone;" **alti-**; **altimeter**; **altitude**; **alto**; **alumnus**; **auld**; **coalesce**; **elder** (adj., n.1); **eldest**; **Eldred**; **enhance**; **exalt**; **haught**; **haughty**; **hautboy**; **hawser**; **oboe**; **old**; **proletarian**; **proliferation**; **prolific**; **world**. \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Oxford Dictionary of English, Etymonline

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(n.) a grey alloy made primarily of tin with varying amounts of antimony, copper, and lead (adj.) of the color of pewter; a dull grey color ##Footnote The antique shop displayed a collection of pewter tankards and plates from the colonial era.

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jiggle /ˈdʒɪɡəl/ verb **1** to move up and down or side to side with short, quick movements ...She jiggled the handle to open the stuck door. ...The child jiggled in his seat with excitement. **2** to cause something to move with quick, small shakes ...He jiggled his keys in his pocket nervously. ...The earthquake jiggled the dishes in the cabinet. noun **1** a quick, jerky movement or motion ...Give the rope a little jiggle to get the kite moving. ...She felt a jiggle in the steering wheel. **2** a slight irregular movement or bounce ...The jiggle in the washing machine indicated an unbalanced load. ...There was an unusual jiggle in the car's suspension.

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The word *courtly* has nothing to do with a basketball court or court of law. Rather, *courtly* things relate to royal courts: they're sophisticated and grand. Think about the pomp that surrounds a royal wedding in England, and you'll get a sense of the lavish, expensive, regal nature of courtly things. Nothing courtly is common, cheap, or average. Since kings like the finer things in life, courtly things are similarly extravagant and impressive. (adj.) polite, refined, and elegant in a formal or old-fashioned manner ##Footnote The elderly gentleman maintained his courtly manners, bowing slightly as he greeted the ladies at the formal reception. \> Vocabulary.com

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flabby /ˈflæbi/ adjective **1** soft, loose, and lacking firmness, especially in muscles or skin: SOFT, LOOSE, FLACCID, unfirm, yielding, slack, lax, out of tone, drooping, droopy, sagging, saggy, pendulous, limp ...His arms were flabby from lack of exercise ...She started working out to tone her flabby stomach. **2** weak and ineffective; used to describe something that is weak or not effective : FEEBLE ...intellectually flabby arguments ...The band’s performance was tired and flabby. ...The team's flabby defense led to their defeat. ...His argument was flabby and unconvincing. \> From a variant of flappy, from flap ("to hang loose"). Compare English dialectal flapsy ("flabby"), Middle Dutch flabbe ("a slap in the face; a fan-blade; a hair ribbon; a wagging tongue"), Middle Low German flabbe ("a gaping mouth; a chatterbox"), Danish flab ("the jaw; cheeks; a malapert"), Swedish flabb, fläff ("the hanging underlip of an animal; guffaw; driveller"), German Flabbe ("a gob; muzzle"). \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus, Wiktionary flap /flæp/ verb **1** to move up and down or back and forth quickly and loosely ...The bird flapped its wings before taking off. ...The flag flapped in the strong wind. **2** to wave or swing wildly ...She flapped her arms to get their attention. ...The fish flapped on the deck, struggling to escape. **3** to become agitated or panic ...Don't flap—stay calm and think clearly. ...He flapped when he realized he was late for the meeting. noun **1** a flat, thin, and flexible part of something that hangs or moves freely ...The envelope had a torn flap. ...She lifted the flap of the tent to look outside. **2** the motion or sound of something moving back and forth ...The flap of the bird’s wings was loud in the still air. ...I heard the flap of curtains in the breeze. **3** a state of agitation or panic ...She got into a flap over the missing keys. ...There was a flap in the office about the deadline change.

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long-winded /ˌlɔːŋˈwɪndɪd/ adjective **1** continuing to talk for too long or using too many words in a way that is boring ...His long-winded speech bored the audience. ...She gave a long-winded explanation instead of getting to the point. **2** if a way of doing something is long-winded, it is very complicated ...The whole process is incredibly long-winded. \> also longwinded, 1580s, "given to lengthy speeches," from **long** (adj.) + adjective from **wind** (n.1) in the secondary Middle English sense "breath in speaking" (early 14c.). "Using much breath," hence "tedious from length." \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Etymonline

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To be *rapt* is to be carried away, caught up, or otherwise engrossed in something. If a performer is really good or particularly mesmerizing, the audience will be totally rapt. (adj.) completely fascinated or absorbed by something ##Footnote - The children listened with rapt attention as the storyteller spun his tale. - She sat with a rapt expression reading her book. \> late 14c., "carried away in an ecstatic trance," from Latin raptus, past participle of rapere "seize, carry off." A figurative sense, the notion is of being "carried up into Heaven" (bodily or in a dream), as in a saint's vision. The Latin literal sense of "carried away" also was in English from 1550s. \> *Rapt* developed from the Latin *raptus*, meaning to “seize, carry off." So imagine something so interesting that it seizes your attention and carries you off to another world. In fact, *rapt* is related to the word *rapture*, which is an experience of extreme, other-worldly happiness. So do your teacher a favor and give her your *rapt* attention during math class. \> Cambridge Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, Etymonline

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glassy /ˈglæsi/ adjective If your eyes are *glassy*, they're lifeless, glazed and emotionless. A stuffed teddy bear has *glassy* eyes, and so does an overtired toddler. You might spend a glassy-eyed hour every morning before you've completely woken up and are ready to start your day. You can also describe shiny, glossy substances as *glassy*: "The *glassy* surface of the ice-covered sidewalk made her walk with tiny, careful steps." *Glassy* comes from the Old English *glæs*, "glass," and its Proto-Indo-European root *ghel-*, "to shine." **1** resembling glass in smoothness, transparency, or brittleness ...The lake's glassy surface reflected the mountains perfectly. ...The ice created a glassy coating on the road. **2** (of eyes) having a fixed, vacant, or unfocused look ...Her glassy eyes showed she was running a fever. ...He had a glassy stare after working for 12 hours straight. **3** lacking emotion or expressiveness ...The patient maintained a glassy expression throughout the examination. ...His glassy smile didn't reach his eyes. \> Vocabulary.com

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feel/be put out to feel upset or offended ...We were a little put out at not being invited to the wedding. \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

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sustenance /ˈsʌstənəns/ noun **1** food or drink regarded as a source of nourishment ...The hikers packed enough sustenance for three days. ...The poor family barely had enough sustenance to survive. **2** the maintaining of life, health, and strength; nourishment ...The community garden provided sustenance for many families. ...Her art gives her spiritual sustenance. **3** means of supporting life; livelihood ...The farm provided sustenance for generations of the family. ...Many relied on fishing for their sustenance. USAGE CONTEXTS: - physical sustenance (food and drink) - emotional sustenance (support and comfort) - spiritual sustenance (religious or philosophical support) - The church provided both spiritual and physical sustenance to the homeless. \> c. 1300, sustenaunce, "that which is essential to sustain life; food, victuals, provisions," also "means of living, income, wealth," from Anglo-French sustenance, sustenaunce, Old French sostenance "support, aid" (Modern French soutenance), from Late Latin sustinentia "endurance," abstract noun from present-participle stem of Latin sustinere "to hold up" (see **sustain**). \> The meaning "action of sustaining life by food" is from late 14c. as is that of "maintenance, care, or support of someone." Also from late 14c. as "physical support from below." \> Etymonline

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vol‧u‧ble /ˈvɒljʊbəl/ adjective *Voluble* describes someone who talks a lot, like your aunt who can’t stop telling you to cut your hair or a political candidate who makes twenty speeches on the day before the election. Have you ever found it especially hard to interrupt someone who talks a lot when he or she gets on a roll? If so, it won’t surprise you that the adjective *voluble* traces back to the Latin word *volvere*, meaning “to roll.” The word *voluble* describes talking continuously, fluently, at great length, in a steady flow. You’ll know it when you meet *voluble* talkers: they just keep rolling on and on. **1** speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently: TALKATIVE, loquacious, garrulous, verbose, long-winded, wordy, chatty, chattery, gossipy, chattering, babbling, blathering, prattling, jabbering, effusive, gushing, forthcoming; articulate, eloquent, fluent, glib, silver-tongued; *informal* mouthy, gabby, gassy, windy, talky, yakking, big-mouthed, with the gift of the gab, having kissed the Blarney Stone; *British informal* wittering, able to talk the hind legs off a donkey, gobby ...The voluble hostess chatted with every guest at the party. ...He became quite voluble after a few drinks. **2** characterized by ready or rapid speech ...Her voluble explanation made it hard to follow the main points. ...The witness gave a voluble account of what happened that night. \> From Middle French volubile, from Latin volūbilis (“rolling”), from volvō (“roll”). \> Vocabulary.com, Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus, Wiktionary

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involuntarily /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənˌterɪli/ adverb When you do something *involuntarily*, you do it despite not wanting to. You might *involuntarily* start to giggle during your cousin's Star Wars-themed wedding ceremony. Use the adverb *involuntarily* to describe things that are done against your will or without your control. You'll involuntarily take a swim if your brother pushes you in the deep end of a pool; when you have a twitch in your eye, you blink involuntarily. In either case, the word *involuntarily* combines the Latin prefix *in*, "not or opposite of" with *voluntarius*, "of one's free will." **1** in a way that is done unintentionally or without conscious control ...Arthur shivered involuntarily as he came out of the building. ...His hand twitched involuntarily. **2** against one's will or without choice ...He was involuntarily drafted into the army. ...The company involuntarily laid off several employees due to budget cuts. \> Cambridge Dictionary, Vocabulary.com

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(v.) to chant or recite words, often in a ritualistic or magical manner ##Footnote The sorcerer began to incant an ancient spell to summon the spirits. \> mid 16th century (in the sense ‘use enchantment on’): from Latin incantare ‘to chant, charm’, from in- (expressing intensive force) + cantare ‘sing’. The current sense dates from the mid 20th century. \> Oxford Dictionary of English

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blink‧ered /ˈblɪŋkəd $ -ərd/ **1** having a limited view of a subject, or refusing to accept or consider different ideas; A **blinkered** view, attitude, or approach is narrow and does not take into account other people's opinions. A **blinkered** person has this kind of attitude: NARROW-MINDED, limited, restricted, inward-looking, conventional, parochial, provincial, insular, small-town, localist, small-minded, petty-minded, petty, close-minded, short-sighted, myopic, hidebound, dyed-in-the-wool, diehard, set, set in one's ways, inflexible, dogmatic, rigid; *British* parish-pump, blimpish; *North American informal* jerkwater ...He seems to be so blinkered that he cannot see what is happening around him. **2** a horse that is blinkered is wearing blinkers \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Collins English Dictionary, Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus

Answer 162

perk up **1** to become more cheerful, active, and interested in what is happening around you, or to make someone feel this way ...She perked up when she heard the good news. perk sb ↔ up ...There’s no doubt coffee perks you up. **2** to become more active, more interesting, more attractive etc, or to make something do this perk sth ↔ up ...A little chili will perk up the sauce. \> Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

Answer 163

shook /ʃʊk/ verb past of **shake**. adjective emotionally or physically shaken; deeply affected by shock or surprise ...He was completely shook after witnessing the unexpected turn of events. → shook up INFORMAL emotionally or physically disturbed; upset ...She looks pretty shook up from the letter. \> Oxford Dictionary of English