Words of the recent 15 days
v. pick out from others; weed out; remove rejected members or parts from
n. silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
n. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity;
n. pompous or pretentious talk or writing
n. small, showy ornament of little value; child's plaything or toy
n. putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time; slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it
a. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
v. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
a. showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish
n. flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor; organ pipe whose tone is produced by air passing across the sharp edge of a fissure or lip
v. cause the downfall of; destroy property or hinder normal operations; corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
a. evoking lifelike images within the mind; free from artificiality
v. belong; have connection with, or dependence on
n. a serving of wine poured out in honor of a deity; a serving of an alcoholic beverage
v. act as a patron to; support or sponsor
n. a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
v. belittle; speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way; reduce in esteem or rank
v. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, especially when struggling
v. support or prop up with or as if with a long narrow pillow or cushion
n. an addition that was not included in the original plan; thinking again about a choice previously made
v. contradict; give a false impression
a. expressing low opinion; disparaging; belittling
v. make solid; unite or press together into a compact mass; harden or make dense and firm
n. large group; a group of animals or birds, especially larks or quail
a. of or relating to hearing, the organs of hearing, or the sense of hearing
n. an introductory textbook; the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
n. someone who writes plays
v. gather; collect gradually and bit by bit; pick up
n. wise saying; brief familiar proverb; expression of popular wisdom
a. ravenous; excessively greedy and grasping; devouring or craving food in great quantities
n. ban on commerce or other activity
n. angry dispute; noisy quarrel; altercation
v. set right; correct by calculation or adjustment
a. showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
n. conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease; sanitation
a. capable of igniting and burning; easily aroused or excited