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.