noun

1.  a tank or container for storing or holding water or other liquid.

2.  Anatomy . a reservoir or receptacle of some natural fluid of the body.

verb

 to steal (especially something of small value); pilfer

adjective

1. acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried; deliberate: a leisurely conversation.

2. showing or suggesting ample leisure; unhurried: a leisurely manner.

     noun

1. an arched structure, usually made of stones, concrete, or bricks, forming a ceiling or roof over a hall, room, sewer, or other enclosed construction.

2. an arched structure resembling a vault.

3. a room or compartment, often built of or lined with steel, reserved for the storage and safekeeping of valuables, especially such a place in a bank.

     verb     rent, rend·ing

1. to separate into parts with force or violence: The storm rent the ship to pieces.

2. to tear apart, split, or divide: a racial problem that is rending the nation.

3. to pull or tear violently (often followed by away, off, up,  etc.).

4. to tear (one's garments or hair) in grief, rage, etc.

5. to disturb (the air) sharply with loud noise.

adjective

1. pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets.

2. growing on land; not aquatic; or growing in the ground; not epiphytic or aerial.

3. living on or in the ground; not aquatic, arboreal, or aerial.

4. worldly; mundane

  noun

a drain or channel crossing under a road, sidewalk, etc.; sewer; conduit.

   noun

1. Mr.; Sir: a Spanish title prefixed to a man's given name; a lord or gentleman

3. an Italian title of address, especially for a priest.

4. a person of great importance.

5. a head or tutor of a college

6. don       verb

donned, don·ning

to put on or dress in: to don one's clothes.

 adjective

1. sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.

2. curt or brusque in speech, manner, etc.: an abrupt reply.

3.terminating or changing suddenly: an abrupt turn in a road.

4.having many sudden changes from one subject to another; lacking in continuity or smoothness: an abrupt writing style.

5. steep; an abrupt descent

verb

1. a facial expression of scorn or contempt, typically with the upper lip curled

2. a scornful or contemptuous remark or utterance

3. to utter or say in a sneering manner.

 4. a look or expression of derision, scorn, or contempt.

5. a derisive or scornful utterance, especially one more or less covert or insinuative.

verb

1. to separate; part; divide; sever.

2. to become separated; part.

 adjective  -er, -est, verb, noun

1. having a thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp

2. abrupt in address or manner: a blunt, ill-timed question.

3. slow in perception or understanding

4. to make blunt; hebetate: He blunted the knife by using it to cut linoleum.

5. to weaken or impair the force, keenness, or susceptibility of

noun

1. the front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one.

2. an appearance or illusion of something: They managed to maintain a facade of wealth.

verb     -tled, -tling,  noun

1. to rush violently; move with    great speed: The car hurtled down the highway.                                  

2. to move or go noisily or resoundingly, as with violent or rapid motion: The sound was deafening, as tons of snow hurtled down the mountain.                                                 

 3.  strike together or against something; collide.                       

  4. to drive violently; fling; dash.

adjective stealth·i·er, stealth·i·est.

1. characterized by great caution, secrecy, etc; furtive.

noun

1. any article of clothing: dresses, suits, and other garments.

2. an outer covering or outward appearance.

verb

3. to clothe, dress, or cover.

verb

1. to put down or suppress completely; quell; subdue: to quash a rebellion.

2. to make void, annul, or set aside (a law, indictment, decision, etc.).

 adjective smug·ger, smug·gest

1.  contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority, or correctness; complacent.

2. trim; spruce; smooth; sleek.

 noun

1.  coarse food for livestock, composed of entire plants, including leaves, stalks, and grain, of such forages as corn and sorghum.

2.  people considered as readily available and of little value: cannon fodder.

3.  raw material: fodder for a comedian's routine.

4.  verb   to feed with or as if with fodder.

verb

to beat or thrash as if with fists

adjective          

1.  connected with the sea in relation to navigation, shipping, etc.

2.  of or pertaining to the sea: maritime resources.

3.  bordering on the sea: maritime provinces.

4. living near or in the sea: maritime plants.

5. characteristic of a sailor; nautical: maritime clothing.

verb

1.  to smile in an affected, smug, or offensively familiar way.

2. noun

the facial expression of a person who smirks.

verb

1. to go faster; accelerate; She quickened her pace.

2. to give or restore vigor or activity to; to quicken the imagination.

3. to revive; restore life to: The spring rains quickened the earth.

4.to become more active, sensitive, etc.: This drug causes the pulse to quicken.

5. to become alive; receive life.

verb 

1. to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course: The stream meandered through the valley.

2. to wander aimlessly; ramble: The talk meandered on.

3. to define the margin of (a body of water) with a meander line.

noun

1. the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.

2. the state of being despised; dishonor; disgrace.

3. willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or orders of a court (contempt of court) or legislative body.

 an act showing such disrespect.

(noun):

- a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence

- a person of puzzling or contradictory character

- a saying, etc. containing a hidden meaning; riddle

(verb):

-         to put an end to by authority or force; abolish

-         to keep in or repress

-         to keep from being known

(adj):

-         abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

(noun):

-         a thin sheet of a material

-         a protective or ornamental facing

-         a superficial or deceptively attractive appearance, display, or effect

(noun):

-         food for browsing or grazing animals

-         a search for food or supplies

(verb):

-         to strip of provisions

-         seek; hunt; rummage

(adj):

-         mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous

-         serving to conceal; camouflage

(noun):

-  a reserve supply of something essential accumulated for use during a shortage

(verb):

-  to accumulate a stockpile of

(verb):

-         to rob by force

(noun):

-         something taken by force or theft

(adj):

-         very active or alert

-         refreshing; invigorating

-         sharp in tone or manner; abrupt; curt

-         energetic; quick

(noun):

-         a place where water is collected and stored for use

-         a receptacle for holding liquid

-         a great supply; reserve

(verb):

-         to purposefully avoid

(adj):

-         strong; active; forceful

-         powerful in action or effect

-         growing well, as a plant

(noun):

-  an animal or other organism that feeds on dead or decaying matter

-  a person who searches through and collects items from discarded material

(verb):

-         to  anger, enrage

-         to stir up, arouse, call forth (feeling or activity)

-         to incite into action

(adj):

-         characterized by deceit or trickery

(noun):

-         the section of wood or stone that lies under a door

-         the entrance to a house or building

-         any place or point of entering or beginning

(verb):

-         to hit hard

-         to work in a steady, determined manner

-         to walk or plod heavily

(adj):

-         ludicrously comical; clownish

(noun):

-         a clown

-         a silly or foolish person

(noun):

-  a person who is cast out or rejected by society, family, or friends

(verb):

-         to keep out; repel

-         to get rid of; discard

-         to emit or release

(noun):

-         a structure built for shelter or storage

(adj):

-         open to view of knowledge; not concealed or secret

(noun):

-         a trick that deceives; hoax

-         an ornamental pillow covering

(verb):

-         to act in a deceiving way

(adj):

-         not genuine; false

(verb):

-         to lie concealed (as a hidden threat)

-         to move quietly and secretly

(adj):

-         lacking in energy; lazy

-         slow to act or respond

-         moving slowly or having little motion

(verb):

-  to feed or fill to excess

-  to flood (market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand

(noun):

-  an excessive supply or amount

noun

1. the edge or margin of a steep place or of land bordering water.

2. any extreme edge; verge.

3. a crucial or critical point, especially of a situation or state beyond which success or catastrophe occurs: We were on the _________ of war.

 verb  

1. to cut off the outer coating, layer, or part of.

2. to remove (an outer coating, layer, or part) by cutting (often followed by off or away ).

3. to reduce or remove by or as by cutting; diminish or decrease gradually (often followed by down ): to ______ down one's expenses.

adjective

1. not false or copied; genuine; real: an _________ antique.

2. having the origin supported by unquestionable evidence;

noun

1. an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc.

2. an abundant source or supply.

verb

1. to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.

2. to provoke

noun

3. an insulting gibe or sarcasm; scornful reproach or challenge.

adjective

1. concealed; secret; disguised.

2. covered; sheltered.

noun

3. a covering; cover.

4. a shelter or hiding place.

5. concealment or disguise.

noun

1. a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, especially one in an elevated position.

2. a tower or hill used for such purposes.

3. a lighthouse, signal buoy, etc., on a shore or at a dangerous area at sea to warn and guide vessels.

4. a person, act, or thing that warns or guides.

5. a person or thing that illuminates or inspires

noun

1. a stick with a pointed or electrically charged end, for driving cattle, oxen, etc.; prod.

2. anything that pricks or wounds like such a stick.

3. something that encourages, urges, or drives; a stimulus.

verb

4. to prick or drive with, or as if with, a goad; prod; incite.

adjective

1. protected from a disease or the like, as by inoculation.

2. of or pertaining to the production of antibodies or lymphocytes that can react with a specific antigen:  

3. exempt or protected: ______________ from punishment.

4. not responsive or susceptible: ___________ to new ideas.

noun

a mean, niggardly person; miser.

noun

1. a gear with a small number of teeth, especially one engaging with a rack or larger gear.

2. a shaft or spindle cut with teeth engaging with a gear.

2. a gear driving a roll in a rolling mill.

adjective

1. bulky in figure; heavily built; corpulent; thickset; fat: Synonyms: big, rotund, stocky, portly, fleshy. Antonyms: thin, lean, slender, slim; skinny, scrawny.

2. bold, brave, or dauntless: a ______ heart; Synonyms: valiant, gallant, intrepid, fearless, indomitable, courageous, stouthearted. Antonyms: cowardly, timid, fearful, timorous, craven.

3. firm; stubborn; resolute: Synonyms: obstinate, indomitable, steadfast, staunch, unwavering.

4. forceful; vigorous: Synonyms: intense, sharp, violent.

5. strong of body; hearty; sturdy: Synonyms: brawny, sinewy, strapping, husky, robust.

noun

1. an image or other material object representing a deity to which religious worship is addressed.

2. any person or thing regarded with blind admiration, adoration, or devotion: Madame Curie had been her childhood _______.

3. a mere image or semblance of something, visible but without substance, as a phantom.

4. a figment of the mind; fantasy.

noun

1. a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter.

2. a hobble or fetter for a horse or other animal.

3. the U -shaped bar of a padlock, one end of which is pivoted or sliding, the other end of which can be released, as for passing through a staple, and then fastened, as for securing a hasp.

4. any of various fastening or coupling devices.

5. anything that serves to prevent freedom of procedure, thought, etc.

verb

6. to restrain in action, thought, etc., as by restrictions; restrict the freedom of.

FOUL

adjective

1. grossly offensive to the senses; disgustingly loathsome; noisome: a ______ smell.

2. containing or characterized by offensive or noisome matter:

3. filthy or dirty, as places, receptacles, clothes, etc.

4. muddy, as a road.

5. clogged or obstructed with foreign matter:

6. unfavorable or stormy:

7. contrary to the rules or established usages, as of a sport or game; unfair:

8. a violation of the rules of a sport or game:

noun

1. a loud, resonant sound; clang.

2. clamorous noise.

verb

1. to cheer, salute, or greet; welcome.

2. to acclaim; approve enthusiastically: The crowds __________the conquerors.

3. to call out to in order to stop, attract attention, ask aid, etc.: to _______ a cab.

noun

4. a shout or call to attract attention: They answered the _____ of the marooned boaters.

5.a salutation or greeting:.

6.showery precipitation in the form of irregular pellets or balls of ice more than ¹ / ₅ in. (5 mm) in diameter

adjective

1. frank; outspoken; open and sincere:.

2. free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward.

3. informal; unposed: a __________ photo.

4. honest; impartial.

noun

1.a person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously.

2. a person with a remarkably great desire or capacity for something:

verb

1. to carry lightly and smoothly through the air or over water: The gentle breeze ________ the sound of music to our ears.

2. to send or convey lightly, as if in flight

3. to float or be carried, especially through the air:

adjective

marked by abnormal thinness caused by lack of nutrition or by disease

noun

1. a hiding place, especially one in the ground, for ammunition, food, treasures, etc.: She hid her jewelry in a little ________ in the cellar.

3. a small shed elevated on poles above the reach of animals and used for storing food, equipment, etc.

verb

4.to put in a hiding place; conceal; hide.

verb

1. to cut (something).

2. to remove by or as if by cutting or clipping with a sharp instrument: to _______ wool from sheep.

3. to cut or clip the hair, fleece, wool, etc., from

4. to strip or deprive

5. to cut or cut through something with a sharp instrument.

6. to progress by or as if by cutting

7. to reap crops with a sickle.

adjective

noun

1.an insurrection or revolt.

2.an act of rising up.

3. an ascent or acclivity.