Words of A Study In Scarlet

duly

ad. at the proper time

brigade

n. army unit smaller than a division, 2000-5000 people

regiment

n. army unit smaller than a division, around 2000 people

graze

v. scrape the skin of (a part of the body) so as to break the surface but cause little or no bleeding

subclavian

a. of artery or vein which serves neck and arm;

orderly

n. a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

rally

v. (of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion

bask

v. derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

verandah

n. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

enteric

a. of or relating to or inside the intestines

convalescent

n. a person who is recovering from illness

emaciate

v. grow weak and thin or waste away physically
v. cause to grow thin or weak

jetty

n. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

irretrievable

a. impossible to recover or recoup or overcome

kith

n. your friends and acquaintances

gravitate

v. move toward

cesspool

n. underground container for temporary storage of liquid waste and sewage;

rusticate

v. go to, live in, or spend time in the country

pretentious

a. attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed

domicile

n. housing that someone is living in

dresser

n. a person who prepares, treats, or finishes a material or piece of equipment

crony

n. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

exuberance

n. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval

lath

n. a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework

commiserate

v. feel or express sympathy or compassion

bemoan

v. regret strongly

anatomy

n. the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms

desultory

a. marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

amass

v. collect or gather
v. get or gather together

mealy-mouthed

a. afraid to speak frankly or straightforwardly

pinch

n. an act of gripping the skin of someone's body between finger and thumb

alkaloid

n. any of class of nitrogenous organic compounds of plant origin;

malevolence

n. the quality of threatening evil

bleak

a. unpleasantly cold and damp

vista

n. a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening

precipitate

v. cause (a substance) to be deposited in solid form from a solution

hoemoglobin

n. a red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates

medico-legal

a. of or relating to both medicine and law

infallible

a. incapable of failure or error

bodkin

n. formerly a long hairpin; usually with an ornamental head

pipette

n. a slender tube attached to or incorporating a bulb, for transferring or measuring out small quantities of liquid, especially in a laboratory

mahogany

n. hard reddish-brown timber from a tropical tree, used for high-quality furniture

corpuscle

n. either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets

conjure

v. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

dabble

v. work with in an amateurish manner

diggings

n. site such as mine or goldfield that has been excavated; lodgings;

dump

n. depressed or unhappy

sulky

a. depressingly dark

row

n. a noisy acrimonious quarrel

ungodly

a. irreligious or immoral

how the deuce

ad. how has happened

enigmatical

a. difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious

piquant

a. attracting or delighting

moderate

a. being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

temperance

n. abstaining from excess
n. the trait of avoiding excesses

torpor

n. inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy

delicacy

n. something considered choice to eat
n. smallness of stature

busybody

n. a person who meddles in the affairs of others, troublemaker, gossip

reticence

n. the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

genial

a. agreeable, conducive to comfort

unravel

v. become undone

minute

a. marked by close attention to details

desultory

a. marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

jumble

v. assemble without order or sense

assortment

n. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

distend

v. become wider

ponder

v. reflect deeply on a subject

perpetrate

v. carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action)

singlestick

n. stick of about sword's length;

allude

v. make a more or less disguised reference to

fiddle

n. a violin, especially when used to play folk music

sonorous

a. full and loud and deep

rebel

v. break with established customs

exasperate

v. make furious

sallow

a. (of a person's face or complexion) of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color

seedy

a. shabby and untidy
a. morally degraded

pedlar

n. someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)

slip-shod

a. careless, (typically of a person or method of work) characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization

velveteen

n. a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet

nondescript

a. lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting

point blank

a. direct, straight

dispel

v. make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear

petulance

n. the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered

intimation

n. an indirect suggestion
n. a slight suggestion or vague understanding

munch

n. a large bite
v. chew noisily

momentary

a. lasting for a markedly brief time

twitch

n. a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition

Deceit

n. a misleading falsehood

infallible

a. incapable of failure or error

necromancer

n. one who practices magic or sorcery

enquirer

n. someone who asks a question

puerile

a. childishly silly and trivial

callosity

n. thickened and hardened part of skin;

competent

a. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

ineffable

a. too sacred to be uttered

twaddle

n. silly talk or writing

paradox

n. (logic) a statement that contradicts itself

resemblance

n. similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

misdeed

n. improper or wicked or immoral behavior

bustle

v. move or cause to move energetically or busily

apropos

a. very appropriate to a particular situation

sardonic

a. disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

bungler

n. someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence

cavalier

a. showing a lack of proper concern

conceited

a. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

querulous

a. habitually complaining

bumptious

a. offensively self-assertive

stalwart

a. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

bland

a. lacking taste or flavor or tang

gruff

a. deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

infantry

n. an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

wondrous

a. extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers

petulant

a. easily irritated or annoyed

brusque

a. marked by rude or peremptory shortness

smack

v. have a flavor of; taste of

bad lot

n. a worthless, unreliable, immoral, or dishonest person

pick

n. the best or choicest one

shockingly

ad. in way that causes indignation, horror, or disgust;

ripple

v. flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

incurable

a. incapable of being cured

spry

a. moving quickly and lightly

personage

n. a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events

supersede

v. take the place or move into the position of

apathetic

a. marked by a lack of interest

prattle

v. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

disquisition

n. an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion

omen

v. indicate by signs

minatory

a. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

cataract

n. a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice

blear

v. make dim or indistinct

nonchalance

n. the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

border

v. form an edge along or beside (something)

flank

v. be located at the sides of something or somebody

rivet

v. attract and hold (something, such as a person's attention) completely

clayey

a. containing or resembling clay;

effusion

n. flow under pressure
n. an unrestrained expression of emotion

evasive

a. deliberately vague or ambiguous

subdued

a. quieted and brought under control
a. restrained in style or quality

vulgar

a. lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined

flare

v. burn with a sudden intensity

blotch

v. mark with irregularly shaped spots

imitation

n. something copied or derived from an original

tinge

n. a pale or subdued color

stubble

n. short stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days

immaculate

a. free from stain or blemish

blunt

a. used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

prognathous

a. having projecting lower jaw or chin;

ferret

v. search and discover through persistent investigation

gout

n. a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints

mortuary

a. of or relating to a funeral

masonic

a. of or relating to stonemasons or masonry
a. of or relating to Freemasons or Freemasonry

ruby

n. a precious stone consisting of corundum in color varieties varying from deep crimson or purple to pale rose

linen

n. white goods or clothing made with linen cloth

pompous

a. affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important

exultation

n. a feeling of extreme joy

inmate

n. a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

trickle

v. run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

ruffle

v. disturb the smoothness of

trot

v. proceed or cause to proceed at a pace faster than a walk, lifting each diagonal pair of legs alternately

engross

v. devote (oneself) fully to

chatter

v. click repeatedly or uncontrollably, talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters

covert

n. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

whine

v. give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

contempt

n. open disrespect for a person or thing

sarcasm

n. witty language used to convey insults or scorn

florid

a. inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

rut

n. a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)

sere

a. (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

puddle

n. a small pool of liquid, especially of rainwater on the ground

flatter

v. praise somewhat dishonestly

florid

a. inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

decamp

v. run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

succinct

a. briefly giving the gist of something

invariably

ad. without variation or change, in every case

ruse

n. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

conjuror

n. one that practices magic arts

dingy

a. thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

dreary

a. lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

quadrangle

n. four-sided plane figure;

sordid

a. unethical or dishonest

flag

n. any of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves

slumber

n. a dormant or quiescent state

pensive

a. deeply or seriously thoughtful

gin

n. a form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points

glint

n. a spatially localized brightness

typhoid

n. serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration

cove

n. a small sheltered inlet or bay
n. mam, fellow

digression

n. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

aggrieve

v. cause to feel sorrow

jargon

n. specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject

skein

n. coils of worsted yarn

carol

n. a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ)

many-sidedness

n. having many sides or aspects

meditate

v. think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

exertion

n. use of physical or mental energy; hard work

baboon

n. large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles

distort

v. form into a spiral shape

depravity

n. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice

strangulation

n. the condition in which circulation of blood to a part of the body (especially a hernia) is cut off by constriction

antagonist

n. someone who offers opposition

misty

a. filled or abounding with fog or mist

case-harden

v. make callous or insensible

dunderhead

n. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

meddle

v. intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly

folly

n. the quality of being rash and foolish
n. a stupid mistake

allay

v. lessen the intensity of or calm

unaware

a. not aware

pragmatic

a. concerned with practical matters

shuffle

v. move about, move back and forth

feeble

a. lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

hobble

n. the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

curtsey

n. bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women

blear

v. make dim or indistinct

fumble

v. make a mess of, destroy or ruin

disconsolate

a. sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

crone

n. an ugly evil-looking old woman

mumble

v. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

protestation

n. assertion, allegation, affirmation

ulster

n. man's long, loose overcoat of rough cloth;

cravat

n. neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front

stolid

a. having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

patter

v. make light, rapid and repeated sounds

tread

n. a manner or the sound of someone walking

chagrin

n. strong feelings of embarrassment

chaff

v. make fun of, tease, kid

foot-sore

n. (of a person or animal) having painful or tender feet from much walking

perch

v. (of a bird) alight or rest on something

rein

n. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

expectant

a. marked by eager anticipation

grope

v. feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands

paperhanger

n. person who decorates with wallpaper;

totter

v. walk unsteadily

get-up

n. a style or arrangement of dress, especially an elaborate or unusual one

inimitable

a. so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique

do up

v. wrap up

injunction

n. a formal command or admonition

smoulder

v. burn slowly and without a flame

wailing

a. crying with pain, grief, or anger;

admonish

v. warn or reprimand someone firmly

avow

v. declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

despotism

n. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

stringent

a. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

statuette

n. a small carved or molded figure

scamper

v. move about or proceed hurriedly

shrill

a. of colors that are bright and gaudy

beatitude

n. a state of supreme happiness

pompous

a. puffed up with vanity

gratify

v. make happy or satisfied

complacent

a. showing uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements

paroxysm

n. a sudden uncontrollable attack

tickle

v. touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

antecedent

n. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

crest-fallen

a. sad and disappointed

sententious

a. concise and full of meaning

gulp

v. swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

livid

a. furiously angry

husky

a. deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

sober

a. not affected by alcohol; not drunk

reproach

v. censure, blame, rebuke, criticize

blush

v. become rosy or reddish

pertinent

a. having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

temptation

n. a desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise

sore

a. roused to anger
a. hurting

slack

a. not taut or held tightly in position; loose

grudge

v. accept or admit unwillingly

alas

ad. by bad luck

scuffle

n. a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters

cudgel

n. a club that is used as a weapon

altercation

n. noisy quarrel

jaunty

a. having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air

fumble

v. use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something

momentous

a. of very great significance

dumfoundered

a. amazed, astonished

grumble

v. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

vicinity

n. a surrounding or nearby region

affirmative

n. a reply of affirmation

meander

v. move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

huddle

v. crowd or draw together

presentiment

n. a feeling of evil to come

awe-struck

a. having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread

impart

v. bestow a quality on
v. transmit (knowledge or skills)

ghastly

a. gruesomely indicative of death or the dead

joiner

n. a woodworker whose work involves making things by joining pieces of wood

tally

v. gain points in a game

sill

n. structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

ointment

n. a smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic

terrier

n. a small dog of a breed originally used for turning out foxes and other burrowing animals from their lairs

palatable

a. acceptable to the taste or mind

draught

n. a serving of drink (usually alcoholic)

chagrin

n. strong feelings of embarrassment

gnaw

v. bite or chew on with the teeth

derisive

a. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

inert

a. slow and apathetic
a. unable to move or resist motion

perpetrate

v. perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

atrocity

n. the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

irresolution

n. hesitancy;

incur

v. make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

omission

n. any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases

flaxen

a. of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

beady

a. small and gleaming;

resentment

n. a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

unsavoury

a. not pleasing in odor or taste

forelock

n. a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead

portmanteau

n. a large travelling bag made of stiff leather

strap

v. fasten or secure in a specified place or position with a strap or seat belt

sullen

a. showing a brooding ill humor
a. darkened by clouds

defiant

a. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

inarticulate

a. without or deprived of the use of speech or words

staghound

n. large dog of breed used for hunting deer;

mangle

v. injure badly by beating

pinion

v. bind the arms of

arid

a. lacking sufficient water or rainfall

grim

a. not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

skulk

v. lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

scrub

n. bush

buzzard

n. the common European short-winged hawk

flap

v. (of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly

lumber

v. move in a slow, heavy, awkward way

ravine

n. a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

sustenance

n. a source of materials to nourish the body

chaparral

n. dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

fleck

v. mark or dot with small patches of color or particles of something

appertain

v. be a part or attribute of

caravan

n. a group of people, especially traders or pilgrims, traveling together across a desert in Asia or North Africa

parchment

n. a superior paper resembling sheepskin

gaunt

a. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

baggy

a. not fitting closely; hanging loosely

senile

a. mentally or physically infirm with age

decrepit

a. lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

toil

v. work extremely hard or incessantly

crag

n. a steep rugged rock or cliff

shawl

n. cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

speckle

v. mark with small spots

dimple

n. a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin

reproachful

a. expressing reproof, shame, or disgrace especially as a corrective

penitent

a. feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

extricate

v. release from entanglement of difficulty

dainty

a. delicate, graceful

frock

n. a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

wan

a. lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness

mica

n. a shiny silicate mineral with a layered structure, found as minute scales in granite and other rocks, or as crystals

reckon

v. judge to be probable

visage

n. the human face

pinafore

n. a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing

gleeful

a. full of high-spirited delight

pitcher

n. a large container, typically earthenware, glass, or plastic, with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids

vulture

n. any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion

omen

v. indicate by signs

prattle

v. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

chubby

a. sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

heartfelt

a. earnest

entreaty

n. earnest or urgent request

slumber

n. a dormant or quiescent state

repose

n. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

tress

n. a long lock of a woman's hair

multitude

n. a large gathering of people

fertile

a. intellectually productive

bison

n. a humpbacked shaggy-haired wild ox native to North America and Europe

castaway

n. a shipwrecked person

tilt

v. incline or bend from a vertical position

apparition

n. a ghostly appearing figure

straggle

v. wander from a direct or straight course

stagger

v. walk as if unable to control one's movements

toddle

v. walk unsteadily

nomad

n. a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons

wayfarer

n. a pedestrian who walks from place to place

homespun

a. of textiles; having a rough surface

flutter

v. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

wisp

n. small thin or twisted bunch;

rein

n. a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse while riding or driving

unsling

v. remove something from place where it has been slung or suspended;

precipitous

a. extremely steep

dexterity

n. skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

scout

n. someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

flit

v. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

sinewy

a. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

velveteen

n. a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet

tunic

n. any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees

infantile

a. indicating a lack of maturity

plump

v. drop sharply

shrivel

v. decrease in size, range, or extent

raucous

a. unpleasantly loud and harsh

stalwart

a. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

meek

a. evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

commiseration

n. an expression of sympathy with another's grief

destitution

n. a state without friends or money or prospects

conspicuous

a. without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
a. obvious to the eye or mind

gaudy

a. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

creed

n. any system of principles or beliefs

ripple

v. flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

waif

n. a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned

commemorate

v. be or provide a memorial to a person or an event

tenacity

n. persistent determination

resolute

a. firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

apportion

v. give out as one's portion or share

blush

n. a reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame

twilight

n. a period or state of obscurity, ambiguity, or gradual decline

rasp

n. grating voice

monument

n. an important site that is marked and preserved as public property

headstrong

a. habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

privation

n. a state of extreme poverty

indefatigable

a. showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

unanimous

a. in complete agreement

constitution

n. a person's physical state with regard to vitality, health, and strength

till

v. prepare and cultivate (land) for crops

susceptibility

n. the state of being susceptible; easily affected

lukewarm

a. moderately warm
a. feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

celibate

a. abstaining from sexual intercourse

conform

v. be similar, be in line with

wayfarer

n. a traveler going on a trip

revive

v. give new life or energy to

lithe

a. moving and bending with ease

mustang

n. small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish

herald

v. greet enthusiastically or joyfully
v. foreshadow or presage

dawn

n. the first light of day

emblem

n. special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

hum

n. a low continuous noise

defile

v. spot, stain, or pollute

bullock

n. young bull

interminable

a. tiresomely long; seemingly without end

motley

a. having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly

stoicism

n. the endurance of pain or hardship without a display of feelings and without complaint

cavalcade

n. a procession of people traveling on horseback

snort

n. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contemp

prance

v. cause (a horse) to bound spring forward

goad

v. stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

unwieldy

a. difficult to work or manipulate

bridle

n. the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached

saucy

a. bold and lively; smart-looking

roan

n. a horse having a brownish coat thickly sprinkled with white or gray

demure

a. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

sombrero

n. a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico

taciturn

a. habitually reserved and uncommunicative

lode

n. a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks

volcanic

a. relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
a. explosively unstable

untamed

a. in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated

imperious

a. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

halcyon

a. idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquillity

scout

n. someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

eloquent

a. expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

sore

a. hurting, (of a part of one's body) painful or aching

saintly

a. resembling or befitting an angel or saint

bate

v. moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

misconstrue

v. interpret in the wrong way

retribution

n. the act of taking revenge, especially in the next life
n. a justly deserved penalty

persecute

v. cause to suffer

omniscient

a. infinitely wise

omnipotent

a. having unlimited power

fare

v. perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period of time

rash

n. a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences

annihilation

n. total destruction

recalcitrant

a. stubbornly resistant to authority or control

pervert

v. change the inherent purpose or function of something

barren

a. completely wanting or lacking

bandy

v. discuss lightly

harem

n. living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

flit

v. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

corroborate

v. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

ruthless

a. without mercy or pity

reparation

n. compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

trepidation

n. a feeling of alarm or dread

expostulation

n. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

fain

ad. in a willing manner

Gentile

n. a person who is not Jewish

deprive

v. take away possessions from someone

heifer

n. a young female cow that has not borne a calf

blanch

v. turn pale, as if in fear

scrunch

v. make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in

broach

v. bring up a topic for discussion

sob

n. convulsive gasps

squall

n. sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

knuckle

n. a joint of a finger when the fist is closed
v. press or rub with the knuckles

buckshot

n. small lead shot for shotgun shells

fret

v. worry unnecessarily or excessively

hitch

v. travel by getting free rides from motorists

bloat

v. become swollen or puff up

nasal

a. sounding as if the nose were pinched

solicit

v. make a petition for something desired

tan

v. convert (animal skin) into leather by soaking in a liquid containing tannic acid, or by the use of other chemicals

smirk

v. smile affectedly or derisively

fume

v. be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face

defy

v. challenge
v. resist or confront with resistance

rue

v. feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

smite

v. cause physical pain or suffering in

cant

v. talk hypocritically

sturdy

a. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

arch

a. naughtily or annoyingly playful

remonstrance

n. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

crumple

v. fall apart

scrawl

v. write carelessly

conspicuous

a. obvious to the eye or mind

placard

n. a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

vigilance

n. the process of paying close and continuous attention

impotence

n. the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

insidious

a. intended to entrap

asprawl

ad. in sprawling manner;

unnerve

v. disturb the composure of

stifle

v. impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

prostrate

v. throw down flat, as on the ground

writhe

v. move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

voracious

a. excessively greedy and grasping

leathery

a. resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable

hornet

n. large stinging paper wasp

tunic

n. any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees

scanty

n. small or insufficient in quantity or amount

lynx

n. short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur

hoot

n. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

flit

v. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

sentinel

n. a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

defile

n. a steep-sided, narrow gorge or passage

unerring

a. always right or accurate

picket

n. a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event\

precipitous

a. extremely steep

file

n. a line of people or things one behind another

despotism

n. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator

hem

v. utter hem or ahem

hurtle

v. make a thrusting forward movement
v. move with or as if with a rushing sound

partake

v. consume

fain

ad. in a willing manner

inexorable

a. impossible to stop or prevent
a. not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

beetle

v. project or overhang threateningly

enmity

n. the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

scanty

a. lacking in amplitude or quantity

tether

v. tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement

adieu

n. a goodbye

ravine

n. a deep, narrow gorge with steep sides

vicinity

n. a surrounding or nearby region

totter

v. walk unsteadily

precipice

n. a very steep cliff

unwieldy

a. difficult to work or manipulate

haunch

n. the hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings

glen

n. a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

agitation

n. disturbance usually in protest

tend

v. have care of or look after

reign

v. have sovereign power

impotence

n. the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

smoulder

v. burn slowly and without a flame

tingle

v. cause a stinging or tingling sensation

cleft

n. a split or indentation in something

epitaph

n. an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

harem

n. living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

lethargy

n. weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

indomitable

a. impossible to subdue

vindictive

a. disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

assuage

v. satisfy (thirst)
v. provide physical relief, as from pain

toil

v. work hard

accost

v. speak to someone

tatter

n. a small piece of cloth or paper

unkempt

a. not properly maintained or cared for

spruce

a. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

consternation

n. fear resulting from the awareness of danger

conjure

v. make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic

baleful

a. deadly or sinister

sling

v. suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position

bereavement

n. state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

bier

n. movable frame on which coffin or corpse is placed before burial or cremation;

cower

v. show submission or fear

reverent

a. feeling or showing profound respect

snatch

v. grasp hastily or eagerly

snarl

n. an angry vicious expression

circlet

n. decorated metal band worn around the head

prowl

v. move about in or as if in a predatory manner

incessant

a. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

crave

v. plead or ask for earnestly

schism

n. a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belie

secession

n. action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state

malcontent

n. a person who is discontented or disgusted

falter

v. walk unsteadily

competence

n. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

eke

v. manage to support oneself or make living with difficulty;

vagrant

n. a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

menial

a. used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

ferocity

n. the property of being wild or turbulent

affable

a. diffusing warmth and friendliness

proposition

n. an offer for a private bargain

magistrate

n. a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

manacle

n. shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

commotion

n. the act of making a noisy disturbance

throb

n. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

frail

a. easily broken or damaged or destroyed

aorta

n. the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries

aneurism

n. an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall

advisability

n. the quality of being advisable

tussle

n. disorderly fighting

vouch

v. give personal assurance; guarantee

forfeit

v. lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing

lapse

n. an interval or passage of time

contrive

v. put or send forth
v. make or work out a plan for; devise

bustle

n. excited activity and movement

remonstrate

v. argue in protest or opposition

undue

a. not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances

thrash

v. beat (a person or animal) repeatedly and violently with a stick or whip

cudgel

n. a club that is used as a weapon

cur

n. a cowardly and despicable person

gin

n. a clear alcoholic spirit distilled from grain or malt and flavored with juniper berries

billet

n. a place, usually a civilian's house or other nonmilitary facility, where soldiers are lodged temporarily

dispense

v. distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people

infernal

a. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell

blear

v. make dim or indistinct

sledge

n. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges

bear

v. (of a person) carry

cower

v. show submission or fear

pang

n. a sharp spasm of pain
n. a mental pain or distress

spasm

n. a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

wink

v. gleam or glow intermittently

jocose

a. characterized by jokes and good humor

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