Reassure [͵riəˋʃʊr] (v.)
definition :
1. To assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or terror.
2. To reinsure.
Ex:
The coach's confidence reassured the whole team.
Circumspect [ˋsɝkəm͵spɛkt] (adj.)
definition :
Aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent; cautious, prudent, thoughtful, or wary.
Ex:
This is a very sensitive case requiring extreme circumspection.
Braid [bred] (n.)
definition :
(n.)1. A weave of three of more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration.
(v.)2. To make a sudden movement with, to jerk.
3. To start into motion.
Ex:
The uniform was trimmed with gold braid.
Buoy [bɔɪ] (n.) (v.)
definition :
(n.)1. A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.
2. A lifebuoy.
(v.)3. To keep afloat or aloft.
4. To support or maintain at a high level.
Ex:
Her spirits were buoyed up by hopes of success.
Lustrous [ˋlʌstrəs] (adj.)
definition :
1. Having a glow.
2. As if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.
Ex:
This conditioner will give your hair a lustrous glow.
Cascade [kæsˋked] (n.) (v.)
definition :
(n.)1. A waterfall or series of small waterfalls
2. A stream or sequence of a thing or things occurring as if falling like a cascade.
3. A series of electrical components, the output of any one being connected to the input of the next; See also daisy chain
(v.)4. To fall as a waterfall or series of small waterfalls.
5. To occur as a causal sequence.
6. To vomit.
Ex:
The river fell in a series of cascades down towards the lake.
Nymph [nɪmf] (n.)
definition :
1. The larva of certain insects.
2. ( Greek & Roman mythology) Any minor female deity associated with water, forests, etc.
3. A young girl, especially one who inspires lustful feelings.
Ex:
She fled as if she were a startled nymph.
Boisterous [ˋbɔɪstərəs] (adj.)
definition :
1. Full of energy; noisy.
2. Characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy.
3. Having or resembling animal exuberance.
Ex:
Our class was loud and boisterous.
Onslaught [ˋɑn͵slɔt] (n.)
definition :
1. A fierce attack.
2. A large quantity of people or things resembling an attack.
Ex:
The politician made a violent onslaught on the unions.
Limp [lɪmp] (n.) (v.) (adj.)
definition :
(n.)1. An irregular, jerky or awkward gait
2. A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve
(v.)3. To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg. Also used figuratively
Ex: The damaged ship limped back to port.
(a.)5. Flaccid; flabby, as flesh.
6. Lacking stiffness; flimsy; as, a limp cravat.
Ex: The flowers looked limp in the hot dry weather.
Quarry [ˋkwɔrɪ] (n.) (v.)
definition :
(n.) 1. A site for mine, mining stone.
Ex: This mountain was the site for a quarry.
(v.)2. To obtain stone from a quarry.
3. To extract or slowly obtain by long, tedious searching.
Ex: He spent much time in quarrying in old records.
Farmstead [ˋfɑrm͵stɛd] (n.)
definition :
1. The main building of a farm
2. A farm, including its buildings
Neglect [nɪgˋlɛkt] (n.) (v.)
definition :
(n.)1. The act of neglecting or the state of being neglected
2. Habitual lack of care
(v.)3. To fail to give needed care or attention to someone or something
Ex:
He neglected to tell his employer that he would be taking the day off.
Drench [drɛntʃ] (n.) (v.)
definition :
1. (n.)A draught administered to an animal. A liquid medicine, or an instance or act of soaking.
2. (v.)To soak, to make very wet.
Ex:
The rain drenched my clothes.
Beguile [bɪˋgaɪl] (v.)
definition :
1. To deceive or delude (using guile).
2. To charm, delight or captivate.
Ex:
The mother beguiled children with stories
Glisten [ˋglɪsn] (n.) (v.)
definition :
1. A glittering shine; a scintillation, sparkle or flash
2. To reflect light, sparkle, shine or glitter.
Ex:
The leaves glisten with dew.
Swirl [swɝl] (n.) (v.)
definition :
(n.)1. a whirling eddy
2. a twist or coil of something
(v.)3. To twist or whirl, as an eddy
4. To move or cause to move in twisting or spinning motions.
Ex:
The water swirled about his feet.
Exultant [ɪgˋzʌltnt] (adj.)
definition :
1. Very happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.
Ex:
The exultant crowds were dancing in the streets.
Ravenous [ˋrævɪnəs] (adj.)
definition :
1. Very hungry
2. Greedily or wildly hungry; voracious or famished
Ex:
Most infants have a ravenous appetite.
Threshold [ˋθrɛʃhold] (n.)
definition :
1. The bottom-most part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.
2. The start of the landing area of a runway
3. The wage or salary at which income tax becomes due
4. The outset of an action or project
Ex:
Scientists are on the threshold of a breakthrough in their treatment of that disease.
Aplenty [əˋplɛntɪ] (adj.) (adv.)
definition :
1. (adj.)In a generous or overlarge quantity.
2. (adv.)Enough or more than enough.
Ex:
If that's not enough, there are shows, films and amusements aplenty.
Decree [dɪˋkri] (n.)
definition :
1. An order or statement of an official decision
2. An edict or law.
3. The judicial decision in a litigated cause rendered by a court of equity.
Ex:
The court granted her a decree of divorce.
Disembark [͵dɪsɪmˋbɑrk] (v.)
definition :
1. To remove from on board a vessel; to put on shore; to land; to debark.
2. To go ashore out of a ship or boat; to leave a train or airplane; to debark.
Ex:
They disembarked in Seattle.
Rapturous [ˋræptʃərəs] (adj.)
definition :
1. The state or condition of being full of rapture
2. Showing extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement
Ex:
The team received a rapturous welcome.
Ridicule [ˋrɪdɪkjul] (n.)
definition :
1. Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior
Ex:
Her brothers poured ridicule on her boyfriend.
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