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    1   50 swimming adj 1: filled or brimming with tears; "swimming eyes";
           "sorrow made the eyes of many grow liquid" [syn: {liquid},
    2  261 imply v 1: express or state indirectly [syn: {imply}, {connote}] 2:
           suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
    3  123 ie adv 1: that is to say; in other words [syn: {i.e.}, {ie}, {id
           est}]
    4  159 clinic n 1: a medical establishment run by a group of medical
           specialists
    5   42 respects n 1: (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem;
           "he paid his respects to the mayor"
    6   19 orange adj 1: of the color between red and yellow; similar to the
           color of a ripe orange [syn: {orange}, {orangish}]
    7  324 Hamilton n 1: Irish mathematician (1806-1865) [syn: {Hamilton},
           {William Rowan Hamilton}, {Sir William Rowan Hamilton}]
    8    9 encouragement n 1: the expression of approval and support [ant:
           {discouragement}]
    9  342 favourable adj 1: encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable
           reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with
   10  831 virus n 1: (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that
           replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many
   11  164 lively adj 1: full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively
           and attractive parents"; "a lively party" [ant: {dull}]
   12  153 Duncan n 1: United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance
           (1878-1927) [syn: {Duncan}, {Isadora Duncan}]
   13  101 Gloucestershire n 1: a county in southwestern England in the lower
           Severn valley
   14  327 publisher n 1: a firm in the publishing business [syn: {publisher},
           {publishing house}, {publishing firm}, {publishing
   15   38 Netherlands n 1: a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the
           North Sea; half the country lies below sea level [syn:
   16  286 imprisonment n 1: putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful
           punishment 2: the state of being imprisoned; "he was held
           in captivity
   17  119 evidently adv 1: unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for
           `plainly'); "the answer is obviously wrong"; "she was in
   18  361 portrait n 1: a word picture of a person's appearance and character
           [syn: {portrayal}, {portraiture}, {portrait}]
   19  267 permit n 1: a legal document giving official permission to do
           something [syn: {license}, {licence}, {permit}]
   20   60 recruitment n 1: the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for
           the army (or for a job or a cause etc.) [syn:
           {recruitment},
   21   81 celebrated adj 1: widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a
           celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an
   22  120 burn n 1: pain that feels hot as if it were on fire [syn: {burn},
           {burning}]
   23   48 attraction n 1: the force by which one object attracts another [syn:
           {attraction}, {attractive force}] [ant: {repulsion},
   24  428 trap n 1: a device in which something (usually an animal) can be
           caught and penned
   25  463 ranging adj 1: wandering freely; "at night in bed...his slowly
           ranging thoughts...encountered her"
   26  186 lit adj 1: provided with artificial light; "illuminated advertising";
           "looked up at the lighted windows"; "a
   27  638 conclude v 1: decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; "We
           reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"
   28   44 sally n 1: witty remark [syn: {wisecrack}, {crack}, {sally}, {quip}]
           2: a military action in which besieged troops burst forth
           from
   29   71 receiver n 1: set that receives radio or tv signals [syn: {receiver},
           {receiving system}]
   30  238 workforce n 1: the force of workers available [syn: {work force},
           {workforce}, {manpower}, {hands}, {men}]
   31  281 withdraw v 1: pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy
           withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb" [syn:
           {withdraw},
   32   36 transmission n 1: the act of sending a message; causing a message to
           be transmitted [syn: {transmission}, {transmittal},
   33   46 breast n 1: the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen; "he
           beat his breast in anger" [syn: {breast}, {chest}]
   34  438 fitness n 1: the quality of being suitable; "they had to prove their
           fitness for the position" [syn: {fitness}, {fittingness}]
   35  555 awkward adj 1: causing inconvenience; "they arrived at an awkward
           time" 2: lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or
           performance;
   36  139 translation n 1: a written communication in a second language having
           the same meaning as the written communication in a first
   37   83 Hungary n 1: a republic in central Europe [syn: {Hungary}, {Republic
           of Hungary}, {Magyarorszag}]
   38   41 margin n 1: the boundary line or the area immediately inside the
           boundary [syn: {margin}, {border}, {perimeter}]
   39   95 competence n 1: the quality of being adequately or well qualified
           physically and intellectually [syn: {competence},
   40  147 attending n 1: the process whereby a person concentrates on some
           features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of
           others
   41   82 neighbourhood n 1: a surrounding or nearby region; "the plane crashed
           in the vicinity of Asheville"; "it is a rugged locality";
           "he
   42  216 reportedly adv 1: according to reports or other information; "she was
           reportedly his mistress for many years"
   43  354 PC n 1: a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and
           designed to be used by one person at a time [syn:
           {personal
   44   87 shelter n 1: a structure that provides privacy and protection from
           danger
   45  395 mild adj 1: moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from
           extreme; "a mild winter storm"; "a mild fever";
   46   51 breakdown n 1: the act of disrupting an established order so it fails
           to continue; "the social dislocations resulting from
   47  276 illustrate v 1: clarify by giving an example of [syn: {exemplify},
           {illustrate}, {instance}]
   48   86 borrow v 1: get temporarily; "May I borrow your lawn mower?" [ant:
           {lend}, {loan}]
   49  168 thereafter adv 1: from that time on; "thereafter he never called
           again" [syn: {thereafter}, {thenceforth}]
   50   98 stimulus n 1: any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse
           action [syn: {stimulation}, {stimulus}, {stimulant},
           {input}]
   51  107 breathing adj 1: passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs
           normally; sometimes used in combination; "the boy was
   52  162 quid n 1: the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern
           Ireland; equal to 100 pence [syn: {British pound},
           {pound},
   53  829 overnight adv 1: during or for the length of one night; "the fish
           marinates overnight"
   54  132 fortnight n 1: a period of fourteen consecutive days; "most major
           tennis tournaments last a fortnight" [syn: {fortnight},
           {two
   55  378 threatening adj 1: threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic
           developments; "a baleful look"; "forbidding
           thunderclouds"; "his tone
   56   68 rigid adj 1: incapable of or resistant to bending; "a rigid strip of
           metal"; "a table made of rigid plastic"; "a palace
   57   66 delayed adj 1: not as far along as normal in development
   58  270 boot n 1: footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg 2:
           British term for the luggage compartment in a car
   59   94 excess adj 1: more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to
           lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on
   60  765 regret n 1: sadness associated with some wrong done or some
           disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote
   61  210 custody n 1: a state of being confined (usually for a short time);
           "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner
           is on
   62  146 boring adj 1: so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; "a
           boring evening with uninteresting people"; "the deadening
   63  349 successor n 1: a person who follows next in order; "he was President
           Lincoln's successor" [syn: {successor}, {replacement}]
   64 5051 Jordan n 1: a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John
           the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan [syn: {Jordan},
   65   97 statute adj 1: enacted by a legislative body; "statute law";
           "codified written laws" [syn: {codified}, {statute(p)}]
   66  187 dreadful adj 1: causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an
           awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so
   67  663 trick n 1: a cunning or deceitful action or device; "he played a
           trick on me"; "he pulled a fast one and got away with it"
           [syn:
   68   72 resident adj 1: living in a particular place; "resident aliens" [ant:
           {nonresident}]
   69  126 peculiar adj 1: beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a
           curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang";
   70 1140 lily n 1: any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy
           pendulous flowers
   71   79 rejection n 1: the act of rejecting something; "his proposals were
           met with rejection"
   72  322 racial adj 1: of or related to genetically distinguished groups of
           people; "racial groups"
   73  170 modified adj 1: changed in form or character; "their modified stand
           made the issue more acceptable"; "the performance of the
   74  129 correspondence n 1: communication by the exchange of letters 2:
           compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement
   75  252 coastal adj 1: of or relating to a coast; "coastal erosion" 2:
           located on or near or bordering on a coast; "coastal
   76  897 tray n 1: an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving
           articles or food
   77  150 meantime adv 1: during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not
           think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to
           his
   78  112 dismissal n 1: a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
           [syn: {judgment of dismissal}, {judgement of dismissal},
   79   88 reject n 1: the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as
           inferior in quality [syn: {cull}, {reject}]
   80  136 hunting n 1: the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals
           regarded as a sport [syn: {hunt}, {hunting}]
   81  199 comedy n 1: light and humorous drama with a happy ending [ant:
           {tragedy}]
   82  230 myth n 1: a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain
           the world view of a people
   83  201 gang n 1: an association of criminals; "police tried to break up the
           gang"; "a pack of thieves" [syn: {gang}, {pack}, {ring},
   84  352 execution n 1: putting a condemned person to death [syn: {execution},
           {executing}, {capital punishment}, {death penalty}]
   85  398 disorder n 1: a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of
           normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine
   86   99 Aberdeen n 1: a town in western Washington 2: a town in northeastern
           South Dakota
   87  152 shake n 1: building material used as siding or roofing [syn:
           {shingle}, {shake}]
   88  115 referendum n 1: a legislative act is referred for final approval to a
           popular vote by the electorate
   89  165 forum n 1: a public meeting or assembly for open discussion 2: a
           public facility to meet for open discussion [syn: {forum},
   90  240 profound adj 1: showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth;
           "the differences are profound"; "a profound insight"; "a
   91  196 honestly adv 1: (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's
           attitude) it is sincerely the case that; "honestly, I
           don't believe
   92  407 NATO n 1: an international organization created in 1949 by the North
           Atlantic Treaty for purposes of collective security [syn:
   93  193 seed n 1: a small hard fruit 2: a mature fertilized plant ovule
           consisting of an embryo and
   94  108 eager adj 1: having or showing keen interest or intense desire or
           impatient expectancy; "eager to learn"; "eager to travel
   95  145 comply v 1: act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or
           wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must
   96  103 combat n 1: an engagement fought between two military forces [syn:
           {combat}, {armed combat}]
   97  169 spotted adj 1: having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting
           color or texture); "a field patched with ice and snow";
           "the
   98  155 salmon adj 1: of orange tinged with pink [syn: {pink-orange},
           {pinkish- orange}, {salmon}]
   99  330 approaching adj 1: of the relatively near future; "the approaching
           election"; "this coming Thursday"; "the forthcoming
  100  109 sympathetic adj 1: of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system;
           "sympathetic neurons"; "sympathetic stimulation"
  101  137 grave adj 1: dignified and somber in manner or character and
           committed to keeping promises; "a grave God-fearing man";
           "a quiet
  102  151 fan n 1: a device for creating a current of air by movement of a
           surface or surfaces
  103  206 cupboard n 1: a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage
           space [syn: {cupboard}, {closet}]
  104  423 lighting n 1: having abundant light or illumination; "they played as
           long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good"
           [syn:
  105  106 deliberate adj 1: carefully thought out in advance; "a calculated
           insult"; "with measured irony" [syn: {deliberate},
           {calculated},
  106  269 Davis n 1: English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching
           for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605) [syn: {Davys}, {John
  107  287 balanced adj 1: being in a state of proper equilibrium; "the
           carefully balanced seesaw"; "a properly balanced symphony
  108  251 envelope n 1: a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter,
           thin package, etc.
  109  140 stroke n 1: (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a
           club or racket or bat or cue or hand; "it took two strokes
  110  176 goodness n 1: that which is pleasing or valuable or useful; "weigh
           the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all
           are
  111  225 deck n 1: any of various platforms built into a vessel 2: street name
           for a packet of illegal drugs
  112  277 dean n 1: an administrator in charge of a division of a university or
           college
  113  486 cab n 1: a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive
           where driver sits
  114  680 tactics n 1: the branch of military science dealing with detailed
           maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
  115  219 renewed adj 1: restored to a new condition; "felt renewed strength"
  116  182 enhance v 1: increase; "This will enhance your enjoyment"; "heighten
           the tension" [syn: {enhance}, {heighten}, {raise}]
  117  144 accurately adv 1: with few mistakes; "he works very accurately" [ant:
           {inaccurately}]
  118  311 vendor n 1: someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for
           money [syn: {seller}, {marketer}, {vender}, {vendor},
  119  491 feeding n 1: the act of consuming food [syn: {eating}, {feeding}] 2:
           the act of supplying food and nourishment [syn: {feeding},
  120  178 acknowledge v 1: declare to be true or admit the existence or reality
           or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged
           that
  121 1020 waist n 1: the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips [syn:
           {waist}, {waistline}]
  122  257 relax v 1: become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed
           in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
  123  190 Jan n 1: the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter
           solstice [syn: {January}, {Jan}]
  124  259 inform v 1: impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event
           to; "I informed him of his rights"
  125  223 enthusiastic adj 1: having or showing great excitement and interest;
           "enthusiastic crowds filled the streets"; "an
  126  273 prevention n 1: the act of preventing; "there was no bar against
           leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and
           prevention of
  127  138 applicable adj 1: capable of being applied; having relevance; "gave
           applicable examples to support her argument"
  128  142 immense adj 1: unusually great in size or amount or degree or
           especially extent or scope; "huge government spending";
           "huge
  129  207 Charlotte n 1: the largest city in North Carolina; located in south
           central North Carolina [syn: {Charlotte}, {Queen City}]
  130  375 sensation n 1: an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation;
           "a sensation of touch" [syn: {sensation}, {esthesis},
  131  651 grandmother n 1: the mother of your father or mother [syn: {grandma},
           {grandmother}, {granny}, {grannie}, {gran}, {nan},
           {nanna}]
  132  416 filter n 1: device that removes something from whatever passes
           through it
  133  185 sword n 1: a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade
           and a hilt with a hand guard [syn: {sword}, {blade},
  134  288 onwards adv 1: in a forward direction; "go ahead"; "the train moved
           ahead slowly"; "the boat lurched ahead"; "moved onward
  135  289 Norfolk n 1: port city located in southeastern Virginia on the
           Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay;
           headquarters of the
  136  218 hint n 1: an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever
           touched her" [syn: {hint}, {intimation}, {breath}]
  137  505 genuinely adv 1: in accordance with truth or fact or reality; "she
           was now truly American"; "a genuinely open society"; "they
           don't
  138  143 banking n 1: engaging in the business of keeping money for savings
           and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans
           and
  139  513 transformed adj 1: given a completely different form or appearance;
           "shocked to see the transformed landscape"
  140  194 suspension n 1: a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a
           fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
  141  158 prior adj 1: earlier in time [syn: {anterior}, {prior(a)}] n 1: the
           head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is
  142  181 integrity n 1: an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with
           nothing wanting; "the integrity of the nervous system is
  143  379 awake adj 1: not in a state of sleep; completely conscious; "lay
           awake thinking about his new job"; "still not fully awake"
  144  278 adjustment n 1: making or becoming suitable; adjusting to
           circumstances [syn: {adjustment}, {accommodation},
           {fitting}]
  145  183 crop n 1: the yield from plants in a single growing season [syn:
           {crop}, {harvest}]
  146  343 adviser n 1: an expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students
           select their courses"; "the United States sent military
  147  173 accent n 1: distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldn't
           suppress his contemptuous accent"; "she had a very clear
  148  179 vessel n 1: a tube in which a body fluid circulates [syn: {vessel},
           {vas}]
  149  492 practically adv 1: almost; nearly; "practically the first thing I saw
           when I got off the train"; "he was practically the only
           guest at
  150  857 mounted adj 1: assembled for use; especially by being attached to a
           support
  151  260 Eve n 1: (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology:
           the first woman and mother of the human race; God created
  152  285 shallow adj 1: lacking physical depth; having little spatial
           extension downward or inward from an outer surface or
           backward or
  153  942 discharge n 1: the sudden giving off of energy 2: the act of venting
           [syn: {discharge}, {venting}]
  154  304 leaning adj 1: departing or being caused to depart from the true
           vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the
  155  243 scandal n 1: disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other
           people [syn: {scandal}, {dirt}, {malicious gossip}]
  156  171 nearer adv 1: (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter
           distance; "come closer, my dear!"; "they drew nearer";
  157  198 dried adj 1: not still wet; "the ink has dried"; "a face marked with
           dried tears"
  158  180 propose v 1: make a proposal, declare a plan for something; "the
           senator proposed to abolish the sales tax" [syn:
           {propose},
  159  161 climbing n 1: an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in
           altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) [syn: {climb},
  160  575 worthy adj 1: having worth or merit or value; being honorable or
           admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause" [ant:
  161  347 counselling n 1: something that provides direction or advice as to a
           decision or course of action [syn: {guidance}, {counsel},
  162 1026 raid n 1: a sudden short attack [syn: {foray}, {raid}, {maraud}] 2:
           an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
  163  771 uncomfortable adj 1: conducive to or feeling mental discomfort; "this
           kind of life can prove disruptive and uncomfortable"; "the
  164  301 liberty n 1: immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political
           independence [syn: {autonomy}, {liberty}]
  165  174 flavour n 1: the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the
           effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city
           excited
  166  309 collar n 1: a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded
           over [syn: {collar}, {neckband}]
  167  828 Yugoslavia n 1: a mountainous republic in southeastern Europe
           bordering on the Adriatic Sea; formed from two of the six
           republics that
  168  231 terror n 1: an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety [syn:
           {panic}, {terror}, {affright}]
  169  249 suite n 1: a musical composition of several movements only loosely
           connected
  170  203 monitoring n 1: the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping
           a record of it); "the monitoring of enemy communications
  171  350 metropolitan adj 1: relating to or characteristic of a metropolis;
           "metropolitan area"
  172  804 dioxide n 1: an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
  173  191 accepting adj 1: tolerating without protest; "always more accepting
           of coaching suggestion than her teammates"; "the
           atmosphere
  174  415 fraud n 1: intentional deception resulting in injury to another
           person 2: a person who makes deceitful pretenses [syn:
           {imposter},
  175  369 citizen n 1: a native or naturalized member of a state or other
           political community [ant: {alien}, {foreigner},
  176  211 handful n 1: a small number or amount; "only a handful of responses
           were received" [syn: {handful}, {smattering}]
  177  296 exclusion n 1: the state of being excluded [ant: {inclusion}] 2: the
           state of being excommunicated [syn: {excommunication},
  178  307 boom n 1: a deep prolonged loud noise [syn: {boom}, {roar},
           {roaring}, {thunder}]
  179 1158 verse n 1: literature in metrical form [syn: {poetry}, {poesy},
           {verse}]
  180  493 proposition n 1: (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something
           and is either true or false
  181  189 interim adj 1: serving during an intermediate interval of time; "an
           interim agreement"
  182  214 equality n 1: the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or
           value or status [ant: {inequality}]
  183  368 comparative adj 1: relating to or based on or involving comparison;
           "comparative linguistics"
  184  338 bias adj 1: slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric; "a bias
           fold"
  185  377 shortage n 1: the property of being an amount by which something is
           less than expected or required; "new blood vessels bud out
           from
  186  226 km n 1: a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371
           miles) [syn: {kilometer}, {kilometre}, {km}, {klick}]
  187  220 disappear v 1: get lost, as without warning or explanation; "He
           disappeared without a trace" [syn: {disappear}, {vanish},
  188  382 productive adj 1: producing or capable of producing (especially
           abundantly); "productive farmland"; "his productive
  189  197 interference n 1: a policy of intervening in the affairs of other
           countries [syn: {intervention}, {interference}] [ant:
  190  397 inn n 1: a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers [syn:
           {hostel}, {hostelry}, {inn}, {lodge}, {auberge}]
  191  192 beneficial adj 1: promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms
           limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the
           beneficial
  192  221 affection n 1: a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble
           expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won
           everyone's heart";
  193  202 slide n 1: a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens
           can be mounted for microscopic study [syn: {slide},
  194  209 shooting n 1: the act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow
           but accurate" [syn: {shooting}, {shot}]
  195  328 loads n 1: a large number or amount; "made lots of new friends"; "she
           amassed stacks of newspapers" [syn: {tons}, {dozens},
  196  222 honey adj 1: of something having the color of honey n 1: a sweet
           yellow liquid produced by bees
  197  234 independently adv 1: on your own; without outside help; "the children
           worked on the project independently"
  198  306 diversity n 1: noticeable heterogeneity; "a diversity of
           possibilities"; "the range and variety of his work is
           amazing" [syn:
  199  263 cruel adj 1: (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to
           inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal
  200  241 obliged adj 1: under a moral obligation to do something [syn: {duty-
           bound(p)}, {obliged(p)}]
  201  634 gather n 1: sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by
           pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching [syn:
           {gather},
  202  242 Sunderland n 1: a port and industrial city in northeastern England
  203  204 mobility n 1: the quality of moving freely [ant: {immobility}]
  204  426 minimal adj 1: the least possible; "needed to enforce minimal
           standards"; "her grades were minimal"; "minimum wage"; "a
  205  279 nest n 1: a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to
           their young
  206  291 cleaning n 1: the act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a
           good cleaning" [syn: {cleaning}, {cleansing}, {cleanup}]
  207  212 Churchill n 1: English general considered one of the greatest
           generals in history (1650-1722) [syn: {Churchill}, {John
           Churchill},
  208 2917 tender adj 1: given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality; "a
           tender heart"; "a tender smile"; "tender loving care";
  209  264 suspicious adj 1: openly distrustful and unwilling to confide [syn:
           {leery}, {mistrustful}, {suspicious}, {untrusting},
  210  314 certainty n 1: the state of being certain; "his certainty reassured
           the others" [ant: {doubt}, {doubtfulness}, {dubiety},
  211  758 handled adj 1: having a usually specified type of handle; "pearl-
           handled revolver" [ant: {handleless}]
  212  213 corruption n 1: lack of integrity or honesty (especially
           susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for
           dishonest gain
  213  229 charming adj 1: pleasing or delighting; "endowed with charming
           manners"; "a charming little cottage"; "a charming
           personality"
  214  337 fatal adj 1: bringing death [ant: {nonfatal}] 2: having momentous
           consequences; of decisive importance; "that
  215  339 symbolic adj 1: relating to or using or proceeding by means of
           symbols; "symbolic logic"; "symbolic operations";
           "symbolic
  216  544 recommendation n 1: something (as a course of action) that is
           recommended as advisable
  217  863 max n 1: street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate [syn: {soap},
           {scoop}, {max}, {liquid ecstasy}, {grievous bodily harm},
  218  262 historian n 1: a person who is an authority on history and who
           studies it and writes about it [syn: {historian},
           {historiographer}]
  219  424 remembering n 1: the cognitive processes whereby past experience is
           remembered; "he can do it from memory"; "he enjoyed
  220  506 disability n 1: the condition of being unable to perform as a
           consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading
           disability";
  221  389 breeze n 1: a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was
           cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air
           on his
  222  236 hire n 1: a newly hired employee; "the new hires need special
           training"
  223  280 flag n 1: emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth
           of distinctive design
  224  516 accommodate v 1: be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"
           [syn: {suit}, {accommodate}, {fit}]
  225  271 duck n 1: small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming
           bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
  226  488 lip n 1: either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth
           and play a role in speaking
  227  959 ham n 1: meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked) [syn:
           {ham}, {jambon}, {gammon}]
  228  256 Belgium n 1: a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the
           European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty
  229  246 correlation n 1: a reciprocal relation between two or more things
           [syn: {correlation}, {correlativity}]
  230  268 merger n 1: the combination of two or more commercial companies [syn:
           {amalgamation}, {merger}, {uniting}]
  231  482 tourism n 1: the business of providing services to tourists; "Tourism
           is a major business in Bermuda" [syn: {tourism},
           {touristry}]
  232  673 tobacco n 1: leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for
           smoking or ingestion [syn: {tobacco}, {baccy}]
  233  677 ugly adj 1: displeasing to the senses; "an ugly face"; "ugly
           furniture" [ant: {beautiful}]
  234  239 irrelevant adj 1: having no bearing on or connection with the subject
           at issue; "an irrelevant comment"; "irrelevant
           allegations"
  235  258 strings n 1: the section of an orchestra that plays stringed
           instruments [syn: {string section}, {strings}]
  236  383 grief n 1: intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially
           by death) [syn: {grief}, {heartache}, {heartbreak},
  237  442 frustration n 1: the feeling that accompanies an experience of being
           thwarted in attaining your goals [syn: {frustration},
  238  282 wealthy adj 1: having an abundant supply of money or possessions of
           value; "an affluent banker"; "a speculator flush with
  239  245 isle n 1: a small island [syn: {isle}, {islet}]
  240  266 profitable adj 1: yielding material gain or profit; "profitable
           speculation on the stock market" [ant: {unprofitable}]
  241  275 praise n 1: an expression of approval and commendation; "he always
           appreciated praise for his work" [syn: {praise},
  242  345 sandy adj 1: of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown;
           "flaxen locks" [syn: {flaxen}, {sandy}]
  243  283 Stanley n 1: United States inventor who built a steam-powered
           automobile (1849-1918) [syn: {Stanley}, {Francis Edgar
           Stanley}]
  244  848 validity n 1: the quality of being valid and rigorous [syn:
           {cogency}, {validity}, {rigor}, {rigour}]
  245  305 intermediate adj 1: lying between two extremes in time or space or
           state; "going from sitting to standing without
           intermediate
  246  504 clergy n 1: in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished
           from the laity) [ant: {laity}, {temporalty}]
  247  248 reflecting adj 1: causing reflection or having a device that
           reflects; "a reflecting microscope"
  248  357 rally n 1: a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
           [syn: {rally}, {mass meeting}]
  249  521 sixties n 1: the decade from 1960 to 1969 [syn: {sixties}, {1960s}]
           2: the time of life between 60 and 70 [syn: {sixties},
           {mid-
  250  735 loyal adj 1: steadfast in allegiance or duty; "loyal subjects";
           "loyal friends stood by him" [ant: {disloyal}]
  251  329 elder adj 1: used of the older of two persons of the same name
           especially used to distinguish a father from his son;
  252  297 conscience n 1: motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral
           principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
  253  254 Ali n 1: United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight
           championship three times (born in 1942) [syn: {Ali},
  254  380 Al n 1: a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
           [syn: {aluminum}, {aluminium}, {Al}, {atomic number
  255 1496 Turkish adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its
           people or language; "Turkish towels"
  256  409 archbishop n 1: a bishop of highest rank
  257  709 remark n 1: a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief
           or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a
  258  348 saving adj 1: bringing about salvation or redemption from sin;
           "saving faith"; "redemptive (or redeeming) love" [syn:
  259  317 inspiration n 1: arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or
           creativity
  260  452 fix n 1: informal terms for a difficult situation; "he got into a
           terrible fix"; "he made a muddle of his marriage" [syn:
  261  312 implemented adj 1: forced or compelled or put in force; "a life of
           enforced inactivity"; "enforced obedience" [syn:
           {enforced},
  262  678 hostility n 1: a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition; "he could not
           conceal his hostility" [syn: {hostility}, {ill will}]
  263  293 celebrate v 1: behave as expected during of holidays or rites; "Keep
           the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom
           Kippur"
  264  326 soup n 1: liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock
           often containing pieces of solid food
  265  294 shouting n 1: encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators;
           "it's all over but the shouting" [syn: {cheering},
           {shouting}]
  266  303 pole n 1: a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic 2: a
           native or inhabitant of Poland
  267  295 oven n 1: kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
  268  479 nightmare n 1: a situation resembling a terrifying dream [syn:
           {nightmare}, {incubus}]
  269  313 dividend n 1: that part of the earnings of a corporation that is
           distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
  270  272 bastard adj 1: fraudulent; having a misleading appearance [syn:
           {bogus}, {fake}, {phony}, {phoney}, {bastard}]
  271  310 desktop n 1: the top of a desk 2: (computer science) the area of the
           screen in graphical user
  272  366 bent adj 1: fixed in your purpose; "bent on going to the theater";
           "dead set against intervening"; "out to win every event"
  273  563 popularity n 1: the quality of being widely admired or accepted or
           sought after; "his charm soon won him affection and
           popularity";
  274 1913 lorry n 1: a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides 2: a large
           truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without
  275  422 positively adv 1: extremely; "it was positively monumental" 2: so as
           to be positive; in a positive manner; "she intended her
  276  711 insufficient adj 1: of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or
           requirement; "insufficient funds" [syn: {insufficient},
           {deficient}]
  277  435 Denmark n 1: a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists
           of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the
           North
  278  519 bonus n 1: anything that tends to arouse; "his approval was an added
           fillip" [syn: {bonus}, {fillip}]
  279  299 mysterious adj 1: of an obscure nature; "the new insurance policy is
           written without cryptic or mysterious terms"; "a deep
  280  441 eligible adj 1: qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen;
           "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement
  281 1081 wishing n 1: a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was
           above all wishing and desire" [syn: {wish}, {wishing},
  282  653 Wells n 1: prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction
           novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and
  283  454 Spencer n 1: English philosopher and sociologist who applied the
           theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
           [syn:
  284  359 hook n 1: a catch for locking a door 2: a sharp curve or crook; a
           shape resembling a hook [syn:
  285  331 sail n 1: a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of
           which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel [syn:
           {sail},
  286  524 journalist n 1: a writer for newspapers and magazines 2: someone who
           keeps a diary or journal [syn: {diarist}, {diary
  287  372 broadcasting n 1: a medium that disseminates via telecommunications
           [syn: {broadcast medium}, {broadcasting}]
  288  588 organ n 1: a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in
           an animal that is specialized for some particular function
  289  362 molecular adj 1: relating to or produced by or consisting of
           molecules; "molecular structure"; "molecular oxygen";
           "molecular
  290  597 managerial adj 1: of or relating to the function or responsibility or
           activity of management
  291  325 Canadian adj 1: of or relating to Canada or its people n 1: a native
           or inhabitant of Canada
  292  358 maturity n 1: the period of time in your life after your physical
           growth has stopped and you are fully developed [syn:
           {adulthood},
  293  401 cure n 1: a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
           [syn: {remedy}, {curative}, {cure}, {therapeutic}]
  294  300 sexuality n 1: the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis
           of their reproductive roles; "she didn't want to know the
           sex
  295  526 Olympic adj 1: of or relating to the Olympic Games; "Olympic winners"
           2: of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants;
  296  392 exclude v 1: prevent from being included or considered or accepted;
           "The bad results were excluded from the report"; "Leave
           off the
  297  542 construct n 1: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from
           specific instances [syn: {concept}, {conception},
  298  533 quote n 1: a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to
           someone else [syn: {quotation mark}, {quote}, {inverted
  299  413 Milton n 1: English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an
           epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace
           (1608-1674)
  300  340 Samuel n 1: (Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed
           Saul as king
  301  414 linear adj 1: designating or involving an equation whose terms are of
           the first degree [syn: {linear}, {additive}] [ant:
  302  308 extract n 1: a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance
           (usually in water) [syn: {infusion}, {extract}]
  303  316 pavement n 1: the paved surface of a thoroughfare [syn: {pavement},
           {paving}]
  304  501 Kennedy n 1: 35th President of the United States; established the
           Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963) [syn:
           {Kennedy},
  305  346 interpret v 1: make sense of; assign a meaning to; "What message do
           you see in this letter?"; "How do you interpret his
           behavior?"
  306  318 detect v 1: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact
           of; "She detected high levels of lead in her drinking
           water";
  307  445 brand n 1: a name given to a product or service [syn: {trade name},
           {brand name}, {brand}, {marque}]
  308  522 flora n 1: all the plant life in a particular region or period;
           "Pleistocene vegetation"; "the flora of southern
  309  333 collaboration n 1: act of working jointly; "they worked either in
           collaboration or independently" [syn: {collaboration},
  310  699 darling adj 1: dearly loved [syn: {beloved}, {darling}, {dear}] n 1:
           a special loved one [syn: {darling}, {favorite},
  311 3526 verdict n 1: (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted
           to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
  312  583 implication n 1: something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or
           implied); "his resignation had political implications"
  313  323 dedicated adj 1: devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose; "a dedicated
           dancer"; "dedicated teachers"; "dedicated to the
  314  355 continually adv 1: seemingly without interruption; "complained
           continually that there wasn't enough money"
  315  319 prospective adj 1: of or concerned with or related to the future;
           "prospective earnings"; "a prospective mother"; "a
  316  439 parental adj 1: designating the generation of organisms from which
           hybrid offspring are produced [ant: {filial}]
  317  481 importantly adv 1: in an important way or to an important degree;
           "more importantly, Weber held that the manifold meaning
  318  399 diverse adj 1: many and different; "tourist offices of divers
           nationalities"; "a person of diverse talents" [syn:
  319  420 possessed adj 1: influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as
           a strong emotion; "by love possessed" [syn: {obsessed},
  320  690 furious adj 1: marked by extreme and violent energy; "a ferocious
           beating"; "fierce fighting"; "a furious battle" [syn:
  321 2097 vi adj 1: denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units [syn:
           {six}, {6}, {vi}, {half dozen}, {half-dozen}]
  322  341 Robinson n 1: English chemist noted for his studies of molecular
           structures in plants (1886-1975) [syn: {Robinson}, {Robert
  323  440 desired adj 1: greatly desired [syn: {coveted}, {desired}, {in
           demand(p)}, {sought after}]
  324  470 heritage n 1: practices that are handed down from the past by
           tradition; "a heritage of freedom"
  325 1037 clearing n 1: a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a
           wooded area [syn: {clearing}, {glade}]
  326  344 supplier n 1: someone whose business is to supply a particular
           service or commodity [syn: {supplier}, {provider}]
  327  353 publish v 1: put into print; "The newspaper published the news of the
           royal couple's divorce"; "These news should not be
           printed"
  328  586 ladder n 1: steps consisting of two parallel members connected by
           rungs; for climbing up or down
  329  403 forehead n 1: the part of the face above the eyes [syn: {brow},
           {forehead}]
  330  370 appreciation n 1: understanding of the nature or meaning or quality
           or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of
           accounting
  331  406 skilled adj 1: having or showing or requiring special skill; "only
           the most skilled gymnasts make an Olympic team"; "a
           skilled
  332 1943 killer n 1: someone who causes the death of a person or animal [syn:
           {killer}, {slayer}]
  333  888 cooking n 1: the act of preparing something (as food) by the
           application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people
           are needed
  334  374 useless adj 1: having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning
           usefully; "a kitchen full of useless gadgets"; "she is
  335  669 sin n 1: estrangement from god [syn: {sin}, {sinfulness},
           {wickedness}]
  336  736 Gabriel n 1: (Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
  337  360 Edwards n 1: American theologian whose sermons and writings
           stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in
           America
  338 1032 brass n 1: an alloy of copper and zinc 2: a wind instrument that
           consists of a brass tube (usually of
  339  376 solar adj 1: relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the
           energies of the sun; "solar eclipse"; "solar energy"
  340  402 situated adj 1: situated in a particular spot or position; "valuable
           centrally located urban land"; "strategically placed
  341  529 revised adj 1: improved or brought up to date; "a revised edition" 2:
           altered or revised by rephrasing or by adding or deleting
  342  514 flood n 1: the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto
           normally dry land; "plains fertilized by annual
  343  387 ambition n 1: a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own
           business" [syn: {ambition}, {aspiration}, {dream}]
  344  512 slope n 1: an elevated geological formation; "he climbed the steep
           slope"; "the house was built on the side of a mountain"
  345  569 shade n 1: relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted
           by an opaque body; "it is much cooler in the shade";
           "there's
  346  373 inherent adj 1: existing as an essential constituent or
           characteristic; "the Ptolemaic system with its built-in
           concept of
  347  453 commit v 1: perform an act, usually with a negative connotation;
           "perpetrate a crime"; "pull a bank robbery" [syn:
  348  579 striker n 1: a forward on a soccer team 2: someone receiving
           intensive training for a naval technical
  349  469 specification n 1: a detailed description of design criteria for a
           piece of work [syn: {specification}, {spec}]
  350  455 migration n 1: the movement of persons from one country or locality
           to another
  351  772 keeper n 1: someone in charge of other people; "am I my brother's
           keeper?"
  352  683 fiscal adj 1: involving financial matters; "fiscal responsibility"
           [syn: {fiscal}, {financial}] [ant: {nonfinancial}]
  353  551 philosophical adj 1: of or relating to philosophy or philosophers;
           "philosophical writing"; "a considerable knowledge of
  354  365 oak n 1: the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for
           furniture and flooring
  355  363 custom adj 1: made according to the specifications of an individual
           [syn: {custom-made}, {custom}] [ant: {ready-made}]
  356  451 utterly adv 1: completely and without qualification; used informally
           as intensifiers; "an absolutely magnificent painting"; "a
  357  419 replacing n 1: the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in
           the place of another; "replacing the star will not be
           easy"
  358  645 nerve n 1: any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and
           tissues of the body [syn: {nerve}, {nervus}]
  359  604 Holland n 1: a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North
           Sea; half the country lies below sea level [syn:
  360  609 embarrassment n 1: the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt
           is made public
  361  400 partially adv 1: in part; in some degree; not wholly; "I felt partly
           to blame"; "He was partially paralyzed" [syn: {partially},
  362  458 nonetheless adv 1: despite anything to the contrary (usually
           following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid,
           however I'd
  363  384 curtain n 1: hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
           [syn: {curtain}, {drape}, {drapery}, {mantle}, {pall}]
  364 1888 Vienna n 1: the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the
           Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven
  365  474 PM n 1: an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine
           cause of death or the changes produced by disease [syn:
  366  385 battery n 1: group of guns or missile launchers operated together at
           one place
  367  475 installation n 1: the act of installing something (as equipment);
           "the telephone installation took only a few minutes" [syn:
  368  432 computing n 1: the branch of engineering science that studies (with
           the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
           [syn:
  369  598 caring adj 1: feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others;
           "caring friends"
  370  487 apartment n 1: a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment
           house [syn: {apartment}, {flat}]
  371  381 Somerset n 1: a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
           2: an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head
  372  770 behalf n 1: as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed
           as "on behalf of" rather than "in behalf of"); "the
           guardian
  373  472 incentive n 1: a positive motivational influence [syn: {incentive},
           {inducement}, {motivator}] [ant: {deterrence},
  374 1021 unpleasant adj 1: disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or
           feelings ; "an unpleasant personality"; "unpleasant
           repercussions";
  375  667 subsidiary adj 1: functioning in a supporting capacity; "the main
           library and its auxiliary branches" [syn: {auxiliary},
  376  393 senate n 1: assembly possessing high legislative powers 2: the upper
           house of the United States Congress [syn: {United
  377  410 sacred adj 1: concerned with religion or religious purposes; "sacred
           texts"; "sacred rites"; "sacred music" [ant: {profane},
  378  747 theft n 1: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; "the
           thieving is awful at Kennedy International" [syn:
  379  433 analyse v 1: consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order
           to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a
           sonnet
  380  386 ace adj 1: of the highest quality; "an ace reporter"; "a crack shot";
           "a first-rate golfer"; "a super party"; "played
  381  456 selective adj 1: tending to select; characterized by careful choice;
           "an exceptionally quick and selective reader"- John Mason
  382  502 predict v 1: make a prediction about; tell in advance; "Call the
           outcome of an election" [syn: {predict}, {foretell},
  383  875 governing adj 1: responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws;
           "governing bodies"
  384  418 capture n 1: the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
           [syn: {capture}, {gaining control}, {seizure}]
  385  427 auction n 1: a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of
           the contract are scored toward game; now generally
           superseded
  386  405 bow n 1: a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
           [syn: {bow}, {bowknot}]
  387  446 anticipated adj 1: expected hopefully [syn: {anticipated},
           {awaited(p)}, {hoped-for}]
  388  429 Joyce n 1: influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations
           (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
           [syn:
  389  459 appearing n 1: formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a
           party in an action [syn: {appearance}, {appearing},
           {coming into
  390  530 Mick n 1: (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
           [syn: {Paddy}, {Mick}, {Mickey}]
  391  394 binding adj 1: executed with proper legal authority; "a binding
           contract"
  392  408 explicitly adv 1: in an explicit manner; "in his foreword Professor
           Clark puts it explicitly" [ant: {implicitly}]
  393  434 straw adj 1: of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored n 1:
           plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as
  394  564 bold adj 1: fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign
           shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure" [ant:
  395  867 murdered adj 1: killed unlawfully; "the murdered woman"; "lay a
           wreath on murdered Lincoln's bier"
  396  437 masses n 1: the common people generally; "separate the warriors from
           the mass"; "power to the people" [syn: {multitude},
  397 1241 jet adj 1: of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
           [syn: {coal-black}, {jet}, {jet-black}, {pitchy},
  398  461 Devon n 1: a county in southwestern England [syn: {Devon},
           {Devonshire}]
  399  404 detected adj 1: perceived or discerned; "the detected micrometeoritic
           material" [ant: {undetected}]
  400  421 protective adj 1: intended or adapted to afford protection of some
           kind; "a protective covering"; "the use of protective
           masks and
  401  543 cliff n 1: a steep high face of rock; "he stood on a high cliff
           overlooking the town"; "a steep drop" [syn: {cliff},
  402  587 shout n 1: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the
           speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the
  403  417 expectation n 1: belief about (or mental picture of) the future [syn:
           {expectation}, {outlook}, {prospect}]
  404  412 deserve v 1: be worthy or deserving; "You deserve a promotion after
           all the hard work you have done" [syn: {deserve}, {merit}]
  405  835 Br n 1: a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid
           element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
           [syn:
  406  460 shelf n 1: a support that consists of a horizontal surface for
           holding objects
  407  436 negotiate v 1: discuss the terms of an arrangement; "They negotiated
           the sale of the house" [syn: {negociate}, {negotiate},
           {talk
  408  537 exploitation n 1: the act of making some area of land or water more
           profitable or productive or useful; "the development of
  409  657 bothered adj 1: caused to show discomposure; "refused to be fazed by
           the objections" [syn: {bothered}, {daunted}, {fazed}]
  410  508 skirt n 1: cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the
           waist
  411  449 Islamic adj 1: of or relating to or supporting Islamism; "Islamic
           art" [syn: {Muslim}, {Moslem}, {Islamic}]
  412  431 defensive adj 1: intended or appropriate for defending against or
           deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a
  413  734 Newton n 1: English mathematician and physicist; remembered for
           developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and
  414  510 leaf n 1: the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in
           higher plants [syn: {leaf}, {leafage}, {foliage}]
  415  425 Freud n 1: Austrian neurologist who originated psychoanalysis
           (1856-1939) [syn: {Freud}, {Sigmund Freud}]
  416  476 fortunate adj 1: having unexpected good fortune; "other, less
           fortunate, children died"; "a fortunate choice" [ant:
           {unfortunate}]
  417  591 forecast n 1: a prediction about how something (as the weather) will
           develop [syn: {prognosis}, {forecast}]
  418  485 caution n 1: the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible
           danger; "a man of caution" [syn: {caution},
           {cautiousness},
  419  448 qualify v 1: prove capable or fit; meet requirements [syn: {qualify},
           {measure up}]
  420  457 pursued adj 1: followed with enmity as if to harm; "running and
           leaping like a herd of pursued antelopes"
  421  539 pretend adj 1: imagined as in a play; "the make-believe world of
           theater"; "play money"; "dangling their legs in the water
  422  540 petition n 1: a formal message requesting something that is submitted
           to an authority [syn: {request}, {petition},
           {postulation}]
  423  681 loch n 1: a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when
           it is nearly landlocked)
  424  723 repeatedly adv 1: several time; "it must be washed repeatedly"
  425  468 focused adj 1: being in focus or brought into focus [syn: {focused},
           {focussed}] [ant: {unfocused}, {unfocussed}]
  426  844 Mediterranean adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of or
           located near the Mediterranean Sea; "Mediterranean
           countries"
  427  471 Austria n 1: a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the
           Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the
  428  703 temporarily adv 1: for a limited time only; not permanently; "he will
           work here temporarily"; "he was brought out of retirement
  429 4162 juice n 1: the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal
           tissue by squeezing or cooking
  430  483 distress n 1: psychological suffering; "the death of his wife caused
           him great distress" [syn: {distress}, {hurt}, {suffering}]
  431  444 dated adj 1: marked by features of the immediate and usually
           discounted past
  432  496 complain v 1: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or
           unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot
  433  571 bloke n 1: a boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there's a fellow
           at the door"; "he's a likable cuss"; "he's a good bloke"
  434  856 semantic adj 1: of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning;
           "semantic analysis"
  435  473 dignity n 1: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it
           was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true
           dignity
  436  716 memorial n 1: a recognition of meritorious service [syn: {memorial},
           {commemoration}, {remembrance}]
  437  767 Marshall n 1: United States actor (1914-1998) [syn: {Marshall}, {E.
           G. Marshall}]
  438  527 farming adj 1: relating to rural matters; "an agrarian (or
           agricultural) society"; "farming communities" [syn:
           {agrarian},
  439  994 objection n 1: the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
           [syn: {expostulation}, {remonstrance}, {remonstration},
  440  443 Devil n 1: (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of
           evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of
  441  450 forgive v 1: stop blaming or grant forgiveness; "I forgave him his
           infidelity"; "She cannot forgive him for forgetting her
  442  605 episode n 1: a happening that is distinctive in a series of related
           events
  443  552 divine adj 1: emanating from God; "divine judgment"; "divine
           guidance"; "everything is black or white...satanic or
  444  477 determining adj 1: having the power or quality of deciding; "the
           crucial experiment"; "cast the deciding vote"; "the
           determinative
  445  495 abandon n 1: the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless
           freedom from inhibition or worry; "she danced with
           abandon" [syn:
  446  687 believing n 1: the cognitive process that leads to convictions;
           "seeing is believing"
  447  666 thesis n 1: an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an
           argument
  448 1104 qualification n 1: an attribute that must be met or complied with and
           that fits a person for something; "her qualifications for
           the
  449  517 Israeli adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Israel or its
           people
  450  688 eighth adj 1: coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth
           in position [syn: {eighth}, {8th}]
  451  593 urge n 1: an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses" [syn:
           {urge}, {impulse}]
  452  721 EL n 1: angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial
           object) [syn: {elevation}, {EL}, {altitude},
  453  611 Cornwall n 1: a hilly county in southwestern England
  454  490 slim adj 1: being of delicate or slender build; "she was slender as a
           willow shoot is slender"- Frank Norris; "a slim girl with
  455  585 matrix n 1: (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or
           expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a
  456  534 sleeping adj 1: lying with head on paws as if sleeping [syn:
           {dormant(ip)}, {sleeping}]
  457  467 preserved adj 1: prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for
           future use [ant: {fresh}]
  458  618 misery n 1: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune;
           "the misery and wretchedness of those slums is
           intolerable"
  459  464 bureaucracy n 1: nonelective government officials [syn:
           {bureaucracy}, {bureaucratism}]
  460  499 sculpture n 1: a three-dimensional work of plastic art 2: creating
           figures or designs in three dimensions [syn:
  461  641 devoted adj 1: zealous in devotion or affection; "a devoted husband
           and father"; "devoted friends"
  462 1174 Wimbledon n 1: a suburb of London and the headquarters of the club
           where annual international tennis championships are played
           on
  463  500 rushed adj 1: done under pressure; "a rush job" [syn: {rush(a)},
           {rushed}]
  464  466 Anderson n 1: United States author whose works were frequently
           autobiographical (1876-1941) [syn: {Anderson}, {Sherwood
  465  497 invisible adj 1: impossible or nearly impossible to see;
           imperceptible by the eye; "the invisible man"; "invisible
           rays"; "an
  466  561 angel n 1: spiritual being attendant upon God 2: person of
           exceptional holiness [syn: {saint}, {holy man},
  467  484 passive adj 1: lacking in energy or will; "Much benevolence of the
           passive order may be traced to a disinclination to
  468 1031 faculty n 1: one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of
           the mind [syn: {faculty}, {mental faculty}, {module}]
  469  654 specify v 1: specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or
           agreement; make an express demand or provision in an
  470  560 horizon n 1: the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet [syn:
           {horizon}, {apparent horizon}, {visible horizon},
           {sensible
  471  732 bacteria n 1: (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical
           or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that
  472  494 inherited adj 1: occurring among members of a family usually by
           heredity; "an inherited disease"; "familial traits";
           "genetically
  473  498 diameter n 1: the length of a straight line passing through the
           center of a circle and connecting two points on the
           circumference
  474  710 owe v 1: be obliged to pay or repay 2: be indebted to, in an abstract
           or intellectual sense; "This
  475  567 instant adj 1: occurring with no delay; "relief was instantaneous";
           "instant gratification" [syn: {instantaneous},
  476  528 fantasy n 1: imagination unrestricted by reality; "a schoolgirl
           fantasy" [syn: {fantasy}, {phantasy}]
  477  610 dependence n 1: the state of relying on or being controlled by
           someone or something else [syn: {dependence},
           {dependance},
  478 1225 crude adj 1: not carefully or expertly made; "managed to make a crude
           splint"; "a crude cabin of logs with bark still on them";
  479 1201 mathematical adj 1: of or pertaining to or of the nature of
           mathematics; "a mathematical textbook"; "slide rules and
           other
  480  773 diagram n 1: a drawing intended to explain how something works; a
           drawing showing the relation between the parts
  481  631 inappropriate adj 1: not suitable for a particular occasion etc;
           "noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness";
           "inappropriate shoes
  482  601 terribly adv 1: used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm
           awful sorry" [syn: {terribly}, {awfully}, {awful},
  483  803 disturbed adj 1: having the place or position changed; "the disturbed
           books and papers on her desk"; "disturbed grass showed
  484  509 persistent adj 1: never-ceasing; "the relentless beat of the drums"
           [syn: {persistent}, {relentless}, {unrelenting}]
  485  546 controlling adj 1: able to control or determine policy; "a
           controlling interest in the firm"
  486  726 cow n 1: female of domestic cattle: "`moo-cow' is a child's term"
           [syn: {cow}, {moo-cow}]
  487  538 appreciated adj 1: fully understood or grasped; "dangers not yet
           appreciated"; "these apprehended truths"; "a thing
  488  642 lap n 1: the upper side of the thighs of a seated person; "he picked
           up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"
  489  531 tightly adv 1: in a tight or constricted manner; "a tightly packed
           pub" 2: securely fixed or fastened; "the window was
           tightly sealed"
  490  523 signing n 1: language expressed by visible hand gestures [syn: {sign
           language}, {signing}]
  491  672 feedback n 1: the process in which part of the output of a system is
           returned to its input in order to regulate its further
  492  596 practise v 1: engage in a rehearsal (of) [syn: {rehearse},
           {practise}, {practice}]
  493  819 opponent adj 1: characterized by active hostility; "opponent (or
           opposing) armies" [syn: {opponent}, {opposing}]
  494  629 interval n 1: a definite length of time marked off by two instants
           [syn: {time interval}, {interval}]
  495  515 barn n 1: an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed
           and housing farm animals
  496  518 copper n 1: a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant
           diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals
  497  511 invite n 1: a colloquial expression for invitation; "he didn't get no
           invite to the party"
  498  826 drunk adj 1: stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially
           alcohol); "a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors";
  499  520 sunlight n 1: the rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by
           the sun and wind" [syn: {sunlight}, {sunshine}, {sun}]
  500  566 rightly adv 1: with honesty; "he was rightly considered the greatest
           singer of his time" [syn: {rightly}, {justly},
  501  650 lean adj 1: lacking excess flesh; "you can't be too rich or too
           thin"; "Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry
  502  992 predominantly adv 1: much greater in number or influence; "the
           patients are predominantly indigenous" [syn:
           {predominantly},
  503  927 matched adj 1: provided with a worthy adversary or competitor;
           "matched teams"
  504  525 carrier n 1: someone whose employment involves carrying something;
           "the bonds were transmitted by carrier" [syn: {carrier},
  505  706 Harvey n 1: English physician and scientist who described the
           circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all
  506  783 doubtful adj 1: open to doubt or suspicion; "the candidate's doubtful
           past"; "he has a dubious record indeed"; "what one found
  507  581 convincing adj 1: causing one to believe the truth of something; "a
           convincing story"; "a convincing manner" [ant: {flimsy},
  508  761 surroundings n 1: the environmental condition [syn: {milieu},
           {surroundings}] 2: the area in which something exists or
           lives; "the country--
  509  884 pursuit n 1: the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture;
           "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in
  510  548 legend n 1: a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
           [syn: {legend}, {fable}]
  511  668 insight n 1: clear or deep perception of a situation [syn:
           {penetration}, {insight}]
  512  535 soap n 1: a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or
           animal fats
  513  562 terminal adj 1: of or relating to or situated at the ends of a
           delivery route; "freight pickup is a terminal service";
           "terminal
  514  886 enforcement n 1: the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or
           obedience to
  515  665 blamed adj 1: expletives used informally as intensifiers; "he's a
           blasted idiot"; "it's a blamed shame"; "a blame cold
  516  700 belonging n 1: happiness felt in a secure relationship; "with his
           classmates he felt a sense of belonging"
  517  664 intact adj 1: constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing
           essential especially not damaged; "a local motion keepeth
  518  554 compliance n 1: acting according to certain accepted standards;
           "their financial statements are in conformity with
           generally
  519  865 beautifully adv 1: in a beautiful manner; "her face was beautifully
           made up" [syn: {beautifully}, {attractively}] [ant:
  520  573 seal n 1: fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is
           plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels
  521  550 Santa n 1: the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being
           who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
  522  600 emergence n 1: the gradual beginning or coming forth; "figurines
           presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece" [syn:
           {emergence},
  523  532 swim n 1: the act of swimming; "it was the swimming they enjoyed
           most": "they took a short swim in the pool" [syn:
  524 1525 incredible adj 1: beyond belief or understanding; "at incredible
           speed"; "the book's plot is simply incredible" [syn:
  525  975 charm n 1: attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates;
           "his smile was part of his appeal to her" [syn: {appeal},
  526  545 ozone n 1: a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a
           strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric
  527  929 founder n 1: inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the
           hoof to the foot of a horse [syn: {laminitis}, {founder}]
  528  738 elite adj 1: selected as the best; "an elect circle of artists";
           "elite colleges" [syn: {elect}, {elite}]
  529  595 relieved adj 1: (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear [syn:
           {alleviated}, {eased}, {relieved}]
  530  789 negligence n 1: failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable
           person would exercise under the same circumstances [syn:
  531 1146 tragic adj 1: very sad; especially involving grief or death or
           destruction; "a tragic face"; "a tragic plight"; "a
  532  557 submit v 1: refer for judgment or consideration; "The lawyers
           submitted the material to the court" [syn: {submit},
           {subject}]
  533  833 restriction n 1: a principle that limits the extent of something; "I
           am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
  534  549 sphere n 1: a particular environment or walk of life; "his social
           sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment";
  535  599 stopping n 1: fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal
           used to join steel members [syn: {fillet}, {stopping}]
  536 1266 react v 1: show a response or a reaction to something [syn: {react},
           {respond}]
  537  698 fuck n 1: slang for sexual intercourse [syn: {fuck}, {fucking},
           {screw}, {screwing}, {ass}, {nooky}, {nookie}, {piece of
  538  547 alert adj 1: engaged in or accustomed to close observation; "caught
           by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the
  539  837 pint n 1: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal
           to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
  540  674 optimistic adj 1: expecting the best in this best of all possible
           worlds; "in an optimistic mood"; "optimistic plans"; "took
           an
  541 1619 ghost n 1: a mental representation of some haunting experience; "he
           looked like he had seen a ghost"; "it aroused specters
           from
  542  695 consist v 1: originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social
           injustices in this country" [syn: {dwell}, {consist},
  543  570 celebration n 1: a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark
           some happy event [syn: {celebration}, {jubilation}]
  544  558 respectable adj 1: characterized by socially or conventionally
           acceptable morals; "a respectable woman" [ant:
           {unrespectable}]
  545  559 openly adv 1: in an open way; "he openly flaunted his affection for
           his sister"
  546  553 criterion n 1: a basis for comparison; a reference point against
           which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply
           with
  547  582 aggression n 1: a disposition to behave aggressively 2: a feeling of
           hostility that arouses thoughts of attack [syn:
  548  625 lowered adj 1: below the surround or below the normal position; "with
           lowered eyes" [ant: {raised}]
  549  584 swiftly adv 1: in a swift manner; "she moved swiftly" [syn:
           {swiftly}, {fleetly}]
  550  589 spatial adj 1: pertaining to or involving or having the nature of
           space; "the first dimension to concentrate on is the
           spatial
  551  632 outlined adj 1: showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary;
           "hills defined against the evening sky"; "the setting sun
  552  787 decisive adj 1: determining or having the power to determine an
           outcome; "cast the decisive vote"; "two factors had a
           decisive
  553  565 continuity n 1: uninterrupted connection or union [ant:
           {discontinuity}] 2: a detailed script used in making a
           film in order to avoid
  554  568 competent adj 1: properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or
           efficient; "a competent typist" [ant: {incompetent}]
  555 1470 blown adj 1: being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor; "blown
           clouds of dust choked the riders"; "blown soil mounded on
  556 2433 unacceptable adj 1: not adequate to give satisfaction; "the coach
           told his players that defeat was unacceptable"
  557  577 seemingly adv 1: from appearances alone; "irrigation often produces
           bumper crops from apparently desert land"; "the child is
  558  655 respective adj 1: considered individually; "the respective club
           members"; "specialists in their several fields"; "the
           various
  559  613 permanently adv 1: for a long time without essential change; "he is
           permanently disabled" [syn: {permanently}, {for good}]
  560  868 horizontal adj 1: parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a
           base line; "a horizontal surface" [ant: {inclined},
  561  635 bowel n 1: the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and
           the anus [syn: {intestine}, {bowel}, {gut}]
  562  616 torn adj 1: having edges that are jagged from injury [syn:
           {lacerate}, {lacerated}, {mangled}, {torn}]
  563  580 privatisation n 1: changing something from state to private ownership
           or control [syn: {denationalization}, {denationalisation},
  564  626 bend n 1: a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a
           crook in the path" [syn: {bend}, {crook}, {twist}, {turn}]
  565  684 Canterbury n 1: a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the
           cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat
  566  808 ridge n 1: a long narrow natural elevation or striation 2: any long
           raised strip
  567  794 justified adj 1: having words so spaced that lines have straight even
           margins
  568  615 cooperation n 1: joint operation or action; "their cooperation with
           us was essential for the success of our mission" [ant:
  569  866 Saudi adj 1: of or relating to Saudi Arabia or its people; "the
           Saudi- Arabian desert"; "the Saudi royal family" [syn:
           {Saudi-
  570  592 Coventry n 1: the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded
           from society by general consent); "the association should
           get
  571  639 butler n 1: a manservant (usually the head servant of a household)
           who has charge of wines and the table [syn: {butler},
  572  830 bunch n 1: a grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of
           trees"; "a cluster of admirers" [syn: {bunch}, {clump},
  573  757 sickness n 1: impairment of normal physiological function affecting
           part or all of an organism [syn: {illness}, {unwellness},
  574  578 redundant adj 1: more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying
           to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on
  575  728 worthwhile adj 1: sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of
           time or interest; "a worthwhile book"
  576  707 Virginia n 1: a state in the eastern United States; one of the
           original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the
           American
  577  644 saint n 1: a person who has died and has been declared a saint by
           canonization
  578  617 requested adj 1: asked for; "the requested aid is forthcoming" [ant:
           {unrequested}]
  579  685 script n 1: a written version of a play or other dramatic
           composition; used in preparing for a performance [syn:
           {script}, {book},
  580  943 privately adv 1: kept private or confined to those intimately
           concerned; "it was discussed privately between the two
           men";
  581  661 convince v 1: make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth
           or validity of something; "He had finally convinced
           several
  582  692 Alfred n 1: king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged
           writing in English (849-899) [syn: {Alfred}, {Alfred the
           Great}]
  583  705 jail n 1: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are
           in the lawful custody of the government (either accused
  584  590 sovereignty n 1: government free from external control 2: royal
           authority; the dominion of a monarch [syn: {reign},
  585  995 Murray n 1: British classical scholar (born in Australia) who
           advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations
           (1866-1957)
  586 1015 lend v 1: bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet
           to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She
  587  628 scrutiny n 1: the act of examining something closely (as for
           mistakes) [syn: {examination}, {scrutiny}]
  588  603 probable adj 1: likely but not certain to be or become true or real;
           "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss" [syn:
  589  620 sustain v 1: lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained
           the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong
           the
  590  594 scheduled adj 1: planned or scheduled for some certain time or times;
           "the scheduled meeting"; "the scheduled flights had to be
  591  743 fame n 1: the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
           [syn: {fame}, {celebrity}, {renown}] [ant: {infamy},
  592  725 coffin n 1: box in which a corpse is buried or cremated [syn:
           {coffin}, {casket}]
  593 1094 undertaking n 1: any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted;
           "he prepared for great undertakings" [syn: {undertaking},
  594  607 silently adv 1: without speaking; "he sat mutely next to her" [syn:
           {mutely}, {wordlessly}, {silently}, {taciturnly}]
  595  729 recipe n 1: directions for making something [syn: {recipe},
           {formula}]
  596  608 obscure adj 1: not clearly understood or expressed; "an obscure turn
           of phrase"; "an impulse to go off and fight certain
           obscure
  597  621 Mozart n 1: prolific Austrian composer and child prodigy; master of
           the classical style in all its forms of his time
           (1756-1791)
  598  827 chains n 1: metal shackles; for hands or legs [syn: {irons},
           {chains}]
  599  627 supplement n 1: textual matter that is added onto a publication;
           usually at the end [syn: {addendum}, {supplement},
           {postscript}]
  600  841 emerging adj 1: coming to maturity; "the rising generation" [syn:
           {emerging}, {rising}]
  601  821 territorial adj 1: of or relating to a territory; "the territorial
           government of the Virgin Islands"; "territorial claims
  602 1367 rod n 1: a long thin implement made of metal or wood 2: any rod-
           shaped bacterium
  603  777 organise v 1: bring order and organization to; "Can you help me
           organize my files?" [syn: {organize}, {organise},
           {coordinate}]
  604  691 hull n 1: dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut 2: persistent
           enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or
  605 1141 erosion n 1: (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding
           something down (as by particles washing over it) [syn:
  606  967 wounded adj 1: suffering from physical injury especially that
           suffered in battle; "nursing his wounded arm";
           "ambulances...for
  607  636 strengthen v 1: make strong or stronger; "This exercise will
           strengthen your upper body"; "strengthen the relations
           between the two
  608  724 preceding adj 1: existing or coming before [ant: {succeeding(a)}] 2:
           of a person who has held and relinquished a position or
  609  614 enabling adj 1: providing legal power or sanction; "an enabling
           resolution"; "enabling power" [ant: {disabling},
  610  781 defender n 1: a person who cares for persons or property [syn:
           {defender}, {guardian}, {protector}, {shielder}]
  611  612 coin n 1: a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money v 1: make
           up; "coin phrases or words"
  612  624 cognitive adj 1: of or being or relating to or involving cognition;
           "cognitive psychology"; "cognitive style"
  613  862 primitive adj 1: belonging to an early stage of technical
           development; characterized by simplicity and (often)
           crudeness; "the
  614  962 engagement n 1: a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the
           course of a war; "Grant won a decisive victory in the
           battle of
  615  622 corps n 1: an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions
           and their support [syn: {corps}, {army corps}]
  616  715 Thompson n 1: United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada)
           noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora
  617  926 regulatory adj 1: restricting according to rules or principles; "a
           regulatory gene" [syn: {regulative}, {regulatory}]
  618 1127 miserable adj 1: very unhappy; full of misery; "he felt depressed and
           miserable"; "a message of hope for suffering humanity";
  619  623 honours n 1: a university degree with honors [syn: {honours},
           {honours degree}]
  620  675 spots n 1: spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in
           the vitreous humor and lens; "floaters seem to drift
  621  647 morality n 1: concern with the distinction between good and evil or
           right and wrong; right or good conduct [ant: {immorality}]
  622  630 compact adj 1: closely and firmly united or packed together; "compact
           soil"; "compact clusters of flowers" [ant: {loose}]
  623 1105 Hampshire n 1: a county of southern England on the English Channel 2:
           British breed of hornless dark-faced domestic sheep [syn:
  624  662 corn n 1: tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears:
           widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the
  625  656 likelihood n 1: the probability of a specified outcome [syn:
           {likelihood}, {likeliness}] [ant: {unlikelihood},
           {unlikeliness}]
  626 1091 Bradford n 1: United States printer (born in England) whose press
           produced the first American prayer book and the New York
  627  637 swept adj 1: possessing sweep; "the sleek swept wings of the plane"
           [ant: {unswept}]
  628  836 serum n 1: an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates
           out when blood coagulates [syn: {serum}, {blood serum}]
  629  633 investigating n 1: the work of inquiring into something thoroughly
           and systematically [syn: {investigation}, {investigating}]
  630  694 comparatively adv 1: in a relative manner; by comparison to something
           else; "the situation is relatively calm now" [syn:
  631  810 import n 1: commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign
           country [syn: {import}, {importation}] [ant: {export},
  632  670 preliminary adj 1: denoting an action or event preceding or in
           preparation for something more important; designed to
           orient or
  633  643 jewellery n 1: an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made
           of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
           [syn:
  634  779 Gothic adj 1: characteristic of the style of type commonly used for
           printing German
  635  648 bite n 1: a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person 2: a
           small amount of solid food; a mouthful; "all they had left
  636  649 swift adj 1: moving very fast; "fleet of foot"; "the fleet scurrying
           of squirrels"; "a swift current"; "swift flight of an
  637 1008 stops n 1: a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace
           and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from
           a
  638  714 calcium n 1: a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant
           light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's
           crust; an
  639  727 basket n 1: a container that is usually woven and has handles [syn:
           {basket}, {handbasket}]
  640 1195 polytechnic n 1: a technical school offering instruction in many
           industrial arts and applied sciences [syn: {polytechnic
           institute},
  641  807 despair n 1: a state in which all hope is lost or absent; "in the
           depths of despair"; "they were rescued from despair at the
           last
  642  786 log n 1: a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
           2: the exponent required to produce a given number [syn:
  643  717 inheritance n 1: hereditary succession to a title or an office or
           property [syn: {inheritance}, {heritage}]
  644  776 stamp n 1: the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of
           this cast was found throughout the region" [syn: {cast},
  645 1897 nerves n 1: an uneasy psychological state; "he suffered an attack of
           nerves" [syn: {nervousness}, {nerves}]
  646  697 humanity n 1: the quality of being humane 2: the quality of being
           human; "he feared the speedy decline of
  647  823 marble n 1: a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high
           polish; used for sculpture and as building material
  648  652 adverse adj 1: contrary to your interests or welfare; "adverse
           circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the
  649  860 seventeenth adj 1: coming next after the sixteenth in position [syn:
           {seventeenth}, {17th}]
  650  928 lounge n 1: an upholstered seat for more than one person [syn:
           {sofa}, {couch}, {lounge}]
  651  731 grin n 1: a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners
           of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement [syn:
  652  839 bile n 1: a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the
           gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats [syn: {bile},
  653  883 willingness n 1: cheerful compliance; "he expressed his willingness
           to help" [ant: {involuntariness}, {unwillingness}]
  654  764 shocked adj 1: struck with fear, dread, or consternation [syn:
           {aghast(p)}, {appalled}, {dismayed}, {shocked}]
  655 1223 reporter n 1: a person who investigates and reports or edits news
           stories [syn: {reporter}, {newsman}, {newsperson}]
  656  791 leaflet n 1: a thin triangular flap of a heart valve [syn: {cusp},
           {leaflet}]
  657  976 brigade n 1: army unit smaller than a division v 1: form or unite
           into a brigade
  658  805 toxic adj 1: of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison;
           "suffering from exposure to toxic substances" [ant:
  659  793 sang n 1: North American woodland herb similar to and used as
           substitute for the Chinese ginseng [syn: {American
  660 2743 documentation n 1: confirmation that some fact or statement is true
           through the use of documentary evidence [syn:
           {documentation},
  661  693 convert n 1: a person who has been converted to another religious or
           political belief
  662  774 Chambers n 1: English architect (1723-1796) [syn: {Chambers},
           {William Chambers}, {Sir William Chambers}]
  663 1038 truck n 1: an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling [syn: {truck},
           {motortruck}]
  664  704 ideally adv 1: in an ideal manner; "ideally, this will remove all
           problems"
  665  689 anonymous adj 1: having no known name or identity or known source;
           "anonymous authors"; "anonymous donors"; "an anonymous
  666  798 tons n 1: a large number or amount; "made lots of new friends"; "she
           amassed stacks of newspapers" [syn: {tons}, {dozens},
  667  853 sunshine n 1: the rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by
           the sun and wind" [syn: {sunlight}, {sunshine}, {sun}]
  668  880 intimate adj 1: marked by close acquaintance, association, or
           familiarity; "intimate friend"; "intimate relations
  669 1304 shy adj 1: lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident
           and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid
  670  676 Parker n 1: United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of
           jazz (1920-1955) [syn: {Parker}, {Charlie Parker},
  671 1297 Orthodox adj 1: of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism;
           "Orthodox Judaism" [syn: {Orthodox}, {Jewish-Orthodox}]
  672  817 fond adj 1: having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate
           children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a
  673 1145 tribute n 1: something given or done as an expression of esteem [syn:
           {tribute}, {testimonial}]
  674  739 polite adj 1: showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior,
           etc. [ant: {impolite}]
  675  815 synthesis n 1: the process of producing a chemical compound (usually
           by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
  676  799 packet n 1: a collection of things wrapped or boxed together [syn:
           {package}, {bundle}, {packet}, {parcel}]
  677  720 unaware adj 1: (often followed by `of') not aware; "seemed unaware of
           the scrutiny"; "unaware of the danger they were in";
  678  742 hunter n 1: someone who hunts game [syn: {hunter}, {huntsman}] 2: a
           person who searches for something; "a treasure hunter"
  679 1167 dot n 1: a very small circular shape; "a row of points"; "draw lines
           between the dots" [syn: {point}, {dot}]
  680  708 testament n 1: a profession of belief; "he stated his political
           testament" 2: a legal document declaring a person's wishes
           regarding the
  681  696 Lodge n 1: English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation
           and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940) [syn:
           {Lodge},
  682 1433 Lancaster n 1: a city in northwestern England 2: the English royal
           house that reigned from 1399 to 1461; its
  683 1253 fetch n 1: the action of fetching v 1: go or come after and bring or
           take back; "Get me those
  684  719 Carter n 1: Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and
           excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939) [syn:
  685  722 seminar n 1: any meeting for an exchange of ideas 2: a course offered
           for a small group of advanced students
  686 3784 jazz n 1: empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk; "that's a
           lot of wind"; "don't give me any of that jazz" [syn:
  687  792 basin n 1: a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or
           liquids; "she mixed the dough in a large basin"
  688  963 fashionable adj 1: being or in accordance with current social
           fashions; "fashionable clothing"; "the fashionable side of
           town";
  689  847 Burns n 1: United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996) [syn:
           {Burns}, {George Burns}, {Nathan Birnbaum}]
  690  713 entity n 1: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its
           own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
  691 1185 girlfriend n 1: any female friend; "Mary and her girlfriend organized
           the party"
  692  740 abortion n 1: termination of pregnancy 2: failure of a plan [syn:
           {miscarriage}, {abortion}]
  693  763 convey v 1: make known; pass on, of information; "She conveyed the
           message to me"
  694  854 compatible adj 1: able to exist and perform in harmonious or
           agreeable combination; "a compatible married couple"; "her
           deeds
  695  748 causal adj 1: involving or constituting a cause; causing; "a causal
           relationship between scarcity and higher prices"
  696  778 lengthy adj 1: relatively long in duration; tediously protracted; "a
           drawn-out argument"; "an extended discussion"; "a lengthy
  697  871 Herbert n 1: United States musician and composer and conductor noted
           for his comic operas (1859-1924) [syn: {Herbert}, {Victor
  698  718 foolish adj 1: devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks";
           "a foolish decision" [ant: {wise}]
  699 1069 dual adj 1: consisting of or involving two parts or components
           usually in pairs; "an egg with a double yolk"; "a double
  700  701 bacon n 1: back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked;
           usually sliced thin and fried
  701  702 accountability n 1: responsibility to someone or for some activity
           [syn: {accountability}, {answerability}, {answerableness}]
  702  814 absorbed adj 1: giving or marked by complete attention to; "that
           engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in
  703  755 throne n 1: the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.; "the king
           sat on his throne"
  704  917 intake n 1: the process of taking food into the body through the
           mouth (as by eating) [syn: {consumption}, {ingestion},
           {intake},
  705  730 implicit adj 1: implied though not directly expressed; inherent in
           the nature of something; "an implicit agreement not to
           raise
  706  946 gravity n 1: (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in
           the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's
           mass for
  707  922 virgin adj 1: being used or worked for the first time; "virgin wool"
           2: in a state of sexual virginity; "pure and vestal
           modesty"; "a
  708  760 tent n 1: a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over
           supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and
  709  745 Romania n 1: a republic in southeastern Europe with a short coastline
           on the Black Sea [syn: {Romania}, {Roumania}, {Rumania}]
  710  802 pie n 1: dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top 2: a
           prehistoric unrecorded language that was the ancestor of
  711 1219 illustration n 1: artwork that helps make something clear or
           attractive 2: showing by example [syn: {exemplification},
           {illustration}]
  712 1403 gray adj 1: of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate
           between the extremes of white and black; "the little grey
  713  759 fusion n 1: an occurrence that involves the production of a union
           [syn: {fusion}, {merger}, {unification}]
  714  812 catching adj 1: (of disease) capable of being transmitted by
           infection [syn: {catching}, {communicable}, {contagious},
  715  750 Turner n 1: United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a
           rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and
  716  769 negotiation n 1: a discussion intended to produce an agreement; "the
           buyout negotiation lasted several days"; "they disagreed
           but kept
  717  979 interrupted adj 1: discontinued temporarily; "we resumed the
           interrupted discussion"
  718  806 exploit n 1: a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the
           book was her finest effort" [syn: {feat}, {effort},
  719  749 critic n 1: a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis
           and interpretation of works of art
  720 1448 varying adj 1: marked by diversity or difference; "the varying angles
           of roof slope"; "nature is infinitely variable" [syn:
  721  744 Fry n 1: English painter and art critic (1866-1934) [syn: {Fry},
           {Roger Fry}, {Roger Eliot Fry}]
  722 1452 subjective adj 1: taking place within the mind and modified by
           individual bias; "a subjective judgment" [ant:
           {nonsubjective},
  723  737 rage n 1: a feeling of intense anger; "hell hath no fury like a woman
           scorned"; "his face turned red with rage" [syn: {fury},
  724  766 pencil n 1: a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of
           marking substance encased in wood
  725  753 cheerful adj 1: being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing
           good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful
           greeting"; "a
  726 3117 cd adj 1: being one hundred more than three hundred [syn: {four
           hundred}, {400}, {cd}]
  727  843 abolition n 1: the act of abolishing a system or practice or
           institution (especially abolishing slavery); "the
           abolition of capital
  728  818 width n 1: the extent of something from side to side [syn: {width},
           {breadth}]
  729 1043 regiment n 1: army unit smaller than a division v 1: subject to rigid
           discipline, order, and systematization;
  730 1007 inclusion n 1: the state of being included [ant: {exclusion}] 2: the
           relation of comprising something; "he admired the
  731  940 harmony n 1: compatibility in opinion and action [syn: {harmony},
           {harmoniousness}]
  732  882 beating n 1: the act of overcoming or outdoing [syn: {beating},
           {whipping}]
  733 1555 questionnaire n 1: a form containing a set of questions; submitted to
           people to gain statistical information
  734  800 neatly adv 1: with neatness; "she put the slippers under the bed
           neatly"
  735  784 legally adv 1: by law; conforming to the law; "we are lawfully wedded
           now" [syn: {legally}, {lawfully}, {de jure}] [ant:
  736  746 hurried adj 1: moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste;
           "a hurried trip to the store"; "the hurried life of a
           city";
  737  991 receipt n 1: the act of receiving [syn: {reception}, {receipt}] 2: an
           acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been
  738  858 fertility n 1: the ratio of live births in an area to the population
           of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year [syn:
  739  741 patience n 1: good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence [syn:
           {patience}, {forbearance}, {longanimity}] [ant:
  740  825 adequately adv 1: in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree; "he
           was adequately prepared" [ant: {inadequately}]
  741  939 prejudice n 1: a partiality that prevents objective consideration of
           an issue or situation [syn: {bias}, {prejudice},
  742 1138 heath n 1: a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small
           bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
  743  980 fulfil v 1: put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision
           of the people"; "He actioned the operation" [syn: {carry
  744  780 ft n 1: a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a
           yard; "he is six feet tall" [syn: {foot}, {ft}]
  745  756 rabbit n 1: any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae
           having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and
  746  885 hydrogen n 1: a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a
           colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the
  747  752 timetable n 1: a schedule listing events and the times at which they
           will take place
  748  838 consult v 1: get or ask advice from; "Consult your local broker";
           "They had to consult before arriving at a decision" [syn:
  749  788 cautious adj 1: showing careful forethought; "reserved and cautious;
           never making swift decisions"; "a cautious driver" [ant:
  750  768 twins n 1: (mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror
           images on each other
  751 3034 Ted n 1: a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style
           clothes [syn: {Ted}, {Teddy boy}]
  752  986 takeover n 1: a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or
           by force [syn: {coup d'etat}, {coup}, {putsch},
           {takeover}]
  753  797 confirmation n 1: additional proof that something that was believed
           (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils
           provided
  754  921 Z n 1: the ending of a series or sequence; "the Alpha and the Omega,
           the first and the last, the beginning and the end"--
  755  852 temper n 1: a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp
           firewood" [syn: {pique}, {temper}, {irritation}]
  756  801 Renaissance n 1: the period of European history at the close of the
           Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural
           rebirth
  757 1047 sailing n 1: the work of a sailor [syn: {seafaring}, {navigation},
           {sailing}]
  758  762 guided adj 1: subject to guidance or control especially after
           launching; "a guided missile" [ant: {unguided}]
  759  881 ethical adj 1: of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics;
           "ethical codes"; "ethical theories"
  760 2147 tenth adj 1: coming next after the ninth and just before the eleventh
           in position [syn: {tenth}, {10th}]
  761  850 stir n 1: a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event; "he
           made a great splash and then disappeared" [syn: {stir},
  762  846 grid n 1: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines
           2: a system of high tension cables by which electrical
           power is
  763 1053 canvas n 1: a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or
           chairs or sails or tents) [syn: {canvas}, {canvass}]
  764  813 sincerely adv 1: with sincerity; without pretense; "she praised him
           sincerely for his victory"; "was unfeignedly glad to see
  765  840 retreat n 1: (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable
           position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a
  766  890 punch n 1: (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his
           nose" [syn: {punch}, {clout}, {poke}, {lick}, {biff},
  767 1100 monster n 1: an imaginary creature usually having various human and
           animal parts
  768  925 teenage adj 1: being of the age 13 through 19; "teenage mothers";
           "the teen years" [syn: {adolescent}, {teen}, {teenage},
  769 1084 motorway n 1: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic [syn:
           {expressway}, {freeway}, {motorway}, {pike}, {state
  770  775 broadcast n 1: message that is transmitted by radio or television 2:
           a radio or television show; "did you see his program last
  771 1175 unfortunate adj 1: not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by
           or resulting in ill fortune; "an unfortunate turn of
  772  820 lamp n 1: an artificial source of visible illumination 2: a piece of
           furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs
  773 1901 drag n 1: the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
           [syn: {drag}, {retarding force}]
  774 1124 commissioned adj 1: (of military officers) holding by virtue of a
           commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
           [ant:
  775  872 array n 1: an orderly arrangement; "an array of troops in battle
           order"
  776  904 sponsorship n 1: the act of sponsoring (either officially or
           financially)
  777 1000 plea n 1: a humble request for help from someone in authority [syn:
           {supplication}, {plea}]
  778  954 lighter n 1: a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire [syn:
           {igniter}, {ignitor}, {lighter}]
  779  811 highlight n 1: the most interesting or memorable part; "the highlight
           of the tour was our visit to the Vatican" [syn:
           {highlight},
  780  785 fa n 1: the syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the
           diatonic scale in solmization
  781 1151 drift n 1: a force that moves something along [syn: {drift},
           {impetus}, {impulsion}]
  782 1425 dressing n 1: savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds:
           either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy
  783  796 disastrous adj 1: (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire
           consequences; bringing ruin; "the stock market crashed on
  784  874 lobby n 1: a large entrance or reception room or area [syn:
           {anteroom}, {antechamber}, {entrance hall}, {hall},
  785 1424 EEC n 1: an international organization of European countries formed
           after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase
  786  916 li adj 1: being one more than fifty [syn: {fifty-one}, {51}, {li}] n
           1: a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali
           metal
  787  887 delicious adj 1: greatly pleasing or entertaining; "a delightful
           surprise"; "the comedy was delightful"; "a delicious
  788  790 chat n 1: an informal conversation [syn: {chat}, {confab},
           {confabulation}, {schmooze}, {schmoose}]
  789  933 mask n 1: a covering to disguise or conceal the face 2: activity that
           tries to conceal something; "no mask could
  790  960 costly adj 1: entailing great loss or sacrifice; "a dearly-won
           victory" [syn: {dearly-won}, {costly}]
  791  919 likewise adv 1: in like or similar manner; "He was similarly
           affected"; "some people have little power to do good, and
           have
  792  824 assignment n 1: a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially
           in the armed forces); "hazardous duty" [syn: {assignment},
           {duty
  793 1131 sigh n 1: an utterance made by exhaling audibly [syn: {sigh},
           {suspiration}]
  794 1507 instinct adj 1: (followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated;
           "imbued with the spirit of the Reformation"; "words
           instinct with
  795 2209 fury n 1: a feeling of intense anger; "hell hath no fury like a woman
           scorned"; "his face turned red with rage" [syn: {fury},
  796  842 derby n 1: a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim [syn:
           {bowler hat}, {bowler}, {derby hat}, {derby}, {plug hat}]
  797  822 confidential adj 1: entrusted with private information and the
           confidence of another; "a confidential secretary"
  798  957 twisted adj 1: having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented;
           "many of the facts seemed twisted out of any semblance to
  799  891 Parks n 1: United States civil rights leader who refused to give up
           her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama)
  800  809 mist n 1: a thin fog with condensation near the ground v 1: become
           covered with mist; "The windshield misted over"
  801 1457 relaxation n 1: (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive
           muscle or muscle fibers
  802  816 pig n 1: domestic swine [syn: {hog}, {pig}, {grunter}, {squealer},
           {Sus scrofa}]
  803 1364 destination n 1: the place designated as the end (as of a race or
           journey); "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was
           nearly exhausted
  804 1254 Darwin n 1: English natural scientist who formulated a theory of
           evolution by natural selection (1809-1882) [syn: {Darwin},
  805  873 trail n 1: a track or mark left by something that has passed; "there
           as a trail of blood"; "a tear left its trail on her cheek"
  806 1004 eagle n 1: any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey
           noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
           [syn:
  807 1204 dropping adj 1: coming down freely under the influence of gravity;
           "the eerie whistle of dropping bombs"; "falling rain"
           [syn:
  808  898 rings n 1: gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal
           circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes;
  809  905 mistress n 1: an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing
           extramarital sexual relationship with a man [syn:
  810  958 ignorance n 1: the lack of knowledge or education
  811 1078 hunger n 1: a physiological need for food; the consequence of food
           deprivation [syn: {hunger}, {hungriness}]
  812  832 circular adj 1: having a circular shape [syn: {round}, {circular}]
           [ant: {square}]
  813 1001 sauce n 1: flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an
           accompaniment to food
  814  834 announce v 1: make known; make an announcement; "She denoted her
           feelings clearly" [syn: {announce}, {denote}]
  815  889 sorted adj 1: arranged according to size 2: arranged into groups
           [syn: {grouped}, {sorted}]
  816 1203 pin n 1: a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
           2: when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat [syn:
  817 1410 funded adj 1: furnished with funds; "well-funded research" [ant:
           {unfunded}]
  818  988 wasted adj 1: serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being;
           "otiose lines in a play"; "advice is wasted words"; "a
  819  984 propaganda n 1: information that is spread for the purpose of
           promoting some cause
  820  878 lemon n 1: yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh 2: a strong
           yellow color [syn: {gamboge}, {lemon}, {lemon
  821 1071 thorough adj 1: painstakingly careful and accurate; "our accountant
           is thorough"; "thorough research"
  822  869 calendar n 1: a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and
           length and divisions of the year
  823 1025 medal n 1: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some
           other event [syn: {decoration}, {laurel wreath}, {medal},
  824  903 assigned adj 1: appointed to a post or duty; "assigned personnel";
           "assigned duties" [ant: {unassigned}]
  825  864 aggregate adj 1: formed of separate units gathered into a mass or
           whole; "aggregate expenses include expenses of all
           divisions
  826 1220 diamond n 1: a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and
           polished and is valued as a precious gem
  827  955 curiosity n 1: a state in which you want to learn more about
           something [syn: {curiosity}, {wonder}]
  828 2047 wrapped adj 1: covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak;
           "leaf-clothed trees"; "fog-cloaked meadows"; "a beam
  829  973 pour v 1: cause to run; "pour water over the floor" 2: move in large
           numbers; "people were pouring out of the
  830 1235 blocked adj 1: closed to traffic; "the repaving results in many
           blocked streets" [syn: {blocked}, {out of use(p)}]
  831  849 venue n 1: the scene of any event or action (especially the place of
           a meeting) [syn: {venue}, {locale}, {locus}]
  832  901 Czechoslovakia n 1: a former republic in central Europe; divided into
           Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993
  833 1270 restrict v 1: place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school"
           [syn: {restrict}, {curtail}, {curb}, {cut back}]
  834 1023 autonomous adj 1: (of political bodies) not controlled by outside
           forces; "an autonomous judiciary"; "a sovereign state"
           [syn:
  835 1136 ash n 1: the residue that remains when something is burned 2: any of
           various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber
  836 1102 salvation n 1: (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving
           from evil [syn: {redemption}, {salvation}]
  837  861 portion n 1: something determined in relation to something that
           includes it; "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger
           than
  838  920 Constance n 1: a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of
           the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River [syn:
  839  908 advertisement n 1: a public promotion of some product or service
           [syn: {ad}, {advertisement}, {advertizement},
           {advertising},
  840 1354 reproduction n 1: the process of generating offspring 2: recall that
           is hypothesized to work by storing the original
  841 1396 ferry n 1: a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of
           water and operates on a regular schedule [syn: {ferry},
  842 1221 disadvantage n 1: the quality of having an inferior or less favorable
           position [ant: {advantage}, {vantage}]
  843  851 ballet n 1: a theatrical representation of a story that is performed
           to music by trained dancers [syn: {ballet}, {concert
           dance}]
  844 1035 mobile adj 1: migratory; "a restless mobile society"; "the nomadic
           habits of the Bedouins"; "believed the profession of a
  845  944 laying n 1: the production of eggs (especially in birds) [syn:
           {laying}, {egg laying}]
  846  912 handicap n 1: the condition of being unable to perform as a
           consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading
           disability";
  847  876 atomic adj 1: of or relating to or comprising atoms; "atomic
           structure"; "atomic hydrogen"
  848 1086 voting n 1: a choice that is made by counting the number of people in
           favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in
  849 1198 valuation n 1: an appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high
           valuation on friendship" [syn: {evaluation}, {valuation},
  850  951 sterling adj 1: highest in quality [syn: {greatest}, {sterling(a)},
           {superlative}]
  851  902 alike adv 1: equally; "parents and teachers alike demanded reforms"
           [syn: {alike}, {likewise}]
  852  938 trapped adj 1: forced to turn and face attackers; "a stag at bay";
           "she had me cornered between the porch and her car"; "like
           a
  853 1378 substitute adj 1: capable of substituting in any of several positions
           on a team; "a utility infielder" [syn: {utility(a)},
  854  855 Cooper n 1: United States industrialist who built the first American
           locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer
  855  859 colourful adj 1: striking in variety and interest; "a colorful period
           of history"; "a colorful character"; "colorful language"
  856  870 salad n 1: food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and
           served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or
  857 1056 mainstream n 1: the prevailing current of thought; "his thinking was
           in the American mainstream"
  858  993 fantastic adj 1: ludicrously odd; "Hamlet's assumed antic
           disposition"; "fantastic Halloween costumes"; "a grotesque
           reflection
  859  982 colony n 1: a body of people who settle far from home but maintain
           ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of
           their
  860  911 shoe n 1: footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a
           flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel
           of
  861  879 photographer n 1: someone who takes photographs professionally [syn:
           {photographer}, {lensman}]
  862  909 palm n 1: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of
           the fingers [syn: {palm}, {thenar}]
  863 1379 ml n 1: a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
           [syn: {milliliter}, {millilitre}, {mil}, {ml}, {cubic
  864  985 angrily adv 1: with anger; "he angrily denied the accusation"
  865  896 adjust v 1: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to
           a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the
  866 1317 syndrome n 1: a complex of concurrent things; "every word has a
           syndrome of meanings"
  867 1251 needle n 1: the leaf of a conifer [syn: {acerate leaf}, {needle}] 2:
           a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale
           of
  868  935 genius n 1: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and
           originality; "Mozart was a child genius"; "he's smart but
  869  892 clue n 1: a slight indication [syn: {hint}, {clue}] 2: evidence that
           helps to solve a problem [syn: {clue}, {clew},
  870 1109 sweat n 1: salty fluid secreted by sweat glands; "sweat poured off
           his brow" [syn: {perspiration}, {sweat}, {sudor}]
  871 1610 gilbert n 1: a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-
           turns [syn: {gilbert}, {Gb}, {Gi}]
  872  877 apparatus n 1: equipment designed to serve a specific function [syn:
           {apparatus}, {setup}]
  873 1114 timing n 1: the time when something happens 2: the regulation of
           occurrence, pace, or coordination to
  874 1003 Lebanon n 1: an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean [syn:
           {Lebanon}, {Lebanese Republic}]
  875  964 hired adj 1: having services engaged for a fee; "hired hands"; "a
           hired gun"
  876 1085 burned adj 1: treated by heating to a high temperature but below the
           melting or fusing point; "burnt sienna" [syn: {burned},
  877  913 ashamed adj 1: feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse;
           "are you ashamed for having lied?"; "felt ashamed of my
           torn
  878 1134 lump n 1: a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder"
           [syn: {ball}, {clod}, {glob}, {lump}, {clump}, {chunk}]
  879  895 photo n 1: a representation of a person or scene in the form of a
           print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-
  880 1012 individually adv 1: apart from others; "taken individually, the rooms
           were, in fact, square"; "the fine points are treated
           singly"
  881  910 efficiently adv 1: with efficiency; in an efficient manner; "he
           functions efficiently" [syn: {efficiently},
           {expeditiously}] [ant:
  882 1244 bitterly adv 1: with bitterness, in a resentful manner; "she
           complained bitterly"
  883 1322 wicked adj 1: morally bad in principle or practice [ant: {virtuous}]
           2: having committed unrighteous acts; "a sinful person"
           [syn:
  884  893 preservation n 1: the activity of protecting something from loss or
           danger [syn: {preservation}, {saving}]
  885 1017 glorious adj 1: having or deserving or conferring glory; "a long and
           glorious career"; "our glorious literature" [ant:
  886 1093 elbow n 1: hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the
           corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped [syn:
  887  906 dominance n 1: superior development of one side of the body [syn:
           {laterality}, {dominance}]
  888 1211 Collins n 1: English writer noted for early detective novels
           (1824-1889) [syn: {Collins}, {Wilkie Collins}, {William
           Wilkie
  889  961 static adj 1: not in physical motion; "the inertia of an object at
           rest" [syn: {inactive}, {motionless}, {static}, {still}]
  890  914 proceeds n 1: the income or profit arising from such transactions as
           the sale of land or other property; "the average return
           was
  891  968 parked adj 1: that have been left; "there were four parked cars
           across the street"
  892 1050 coherent adj 1: marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically
           consistent relation of parts; "a coherent argument" [syn:
  893 1161 prosperity n 1: an economic state of growth with rising profits and
           full employment
  894 2114 Jersey n 1: a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original
           13 colonies [syn: {New Jersey}, {Jersey}, {Garden State},
  895  900 Portugal n 1: a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian
           Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th
           and 16th
  896  950 annually adv 1: without missing a year; "they travel to China
           annually" [syn: {annually}, {yearly}, {every year}, {each
           year}]
  897 1011 Tokyo n 1: the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and
           cultural center of Japan [syn: {Tokyo}, {Tokio}, {Yeddo},
  898  952 Richards n 1: English literary critic who collaborated with C. K.
           Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English
  899  983 reinforced adj 1: given added strength or support; "reinforced
           concrete contains steel bars or metal netting" [syn:
           {reinforced},
  900 1039 porter n 1: a person employed to carry luggage and supplies 2:
           someone who guards an entrance [syn: {doorkeeper},
           {doorman},
  901  937 Chicago n 1: largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port
           that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of
           Lake
  902  966 booked adj 1: reserved in advance [syn: {booked}, {engaged}, {set-
           aside(p)}]
  903 1014 arbitrary adj 1: based on or subject to individual discretion or
           preference or sometimes impulse or caprice; "an arbitrary
  904  936 signature n 1: your name written in your own handwriting 2: a
           distinguishing style; "this room needs a woman's touch"
  905  978 mistaken adj 1: wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment; "well-meaning but
           misguided teachers"; "a mistaken belief"; "mistaken
  906  907 dining n 1: the act of eating dinner
  907 1010 delightful adj 1: greatly pleasing or entertaining; "a delightful
           surprise"; "the comedy was delightful"; "a delicious
  908  924 blues n 1: a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans
           at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy
           sound
  909  953 pains n 1: an effortful attempt to attain a goal [syn: {striving},
           {nisus}, {pains}, {strain}]
  910 1049 fluid adj 1: subject to change; variable; "a fluid situation fraught
           with uncertainty"; "everything was unstable following the
  911  977 spreading n 1: process or result of distributing or extending over a
           wide expanse of space [syn: {spread}, {spreading}]
  912  934 headmaster n 1: presiding officer of a school [syn: {headmaster},
           {schoolmaster}, {master}]
  913  949 adjacent adj 1: nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining
           without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the
  914  915 psychiatric adj 1: relating to or used in or engaged in the practice
           of psychiatry; "psychiatric disorder"; "psychiatric
  915 1002 precision n 1: the quality of being reproducible in amount or
           performance; "he handled it with the preciseness of an
           automaton"; "note
  916 1137 lid n 1: either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or
           open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer" [syn:
  917 1715 inability n 1: lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do
           something [ant: {ability}, {power}]
  918 1070 weird adj 1: suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; "an
           eldritch screech"; "the three weird sisters";
  919 1190 lifestyle n 1: a manner of living that reflects the person's values
           and attitudes [syn: {life style}, {life-style},
           {lifestyle},
  920  945 Chester n 1: a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware
           river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
  921 1713 wee adj 1: (used informally) very small; "a wee tot" [syn: {bitty},
           {bittie}, {teensy}, {teentsy}, {teeny}, {wee}, {weeny},
  922 1199 unchanged adj 1: not made or become different; "the causes that
           produced them have remained unchanged" [ant: {changed}]
  923 1558 crowded adj 1: overfilled or compacted or concentrated; "a crowded
           theater"; "a crowded program"; "crowded trains"; "a young
  924  930 Athens n 1: the capital and largest city of Greece; named after
           Athena (its patron goddess); "in the 5th century BC
           ancient Athens
  925 1614 thumb n 1: the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb [syn:
           {thumb}, {pollex}]
  926 1073 redundancy n 1: repetition of messages to reduce the probability of
           errors in transmission
  927 1116 mercury n 1: a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic
           element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary
  928 1092 lawn n 1: a field of cultivated and mowed grass
  929  941 eliminate v 1: terminate, end, or take out; "Let's eliminate the
           course on Akkadian hieroglyphics"; "Socialism extinguished
           these
  930  931 bureau n 1: an administrative unit of government; "the Central
           Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of
  931 1029 boyfriend n 1: a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman; "if
           I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked"
           [syn:
  932 1529 troubled adj 1: characterized by or indicative of distress or
           affliction or danger or need; "troubled areas"; "fell into
           a
  933 1019 misleading adj 1: designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately
           or inadvertently; "the deceptive calm in the eye of the
  934  970 holder n 1: a holding device; "a towel holder"; "a cigarette holder";
           "an umbrella holder"
  935 1508 helicopter n 1: an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from
           the rotation of overhead blades [syn: {helicopter},
           {chopper},
  936  972 submission n 1: something (manuscripts or architectural plans and
           models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.)
           submitted for
  937 1129 calculation n 1: the procedure of calculating; determining something
           by mathematical or logical methods [syn: {calculation},
  938  999 temptation n 1: something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
           [syn: {temptation}, {enticement}]
  939 1299 politician n 1: a leader engaged in civil administration 2: a person
           active in party politics [syn: {politician},
  940  956 hammer n 1: the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap
           when the trigger is pulled [syn: {hammer}, {cock}]
  941 1074 formidable adj 1: extremely impressive in strength or excellence; "a
           formidable opponent"; "the challenge was formidable";
  942  971 disciplinary adj 1: relating to discipline in behavior; "disciplinary
           problems in the classroom"
  943 1018 occurrence n 1: an event that happens [syn: {happening},
           {occurrence}, {occurrent}, {natural event}]
  944 1408 lexical adj 1: of or relating to words; "lexical decision task" 2: of
           or relating to dictionaries
  945  948 closest adv 1: (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest
           distance; "that was the time he came nearest to death"
  946 1182 gravel n 1: rock fragments and pebbles [syn: {gravel}, {crushed
           rock}] v 1: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by
           minor
  947 1052 decrease n 1: a change downward; "there was a decrease in his
           temperature as the fever subsided"; "there was a sharp
           drop-off in
  948  997 conspiracy n 1: a secret agreement between two or more people to
           perform an unlawful act [syn: {conspiracy}, {confederacy}]
  949  998 breathe v 1: draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can
           breathe better when the air is clean"; "The patient is
           respiring"
  950 1171 abruptly adv 1: quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly"
           [syn: {abruptly}, {suddenly}, {short}, {dead}]
  951  989 stare n 1: a fixed look with eyes open wide v 1: look at with fixed
           eyes; "The students stared at the
  952 1164 Reagan n 1: 40th President of the United States (1911-2004) [syn:
           {Reagan}, {Ronald Reagan}, {Ronald Wilson Reagan},
  953 1034 planted adj 1: (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply
           rooted; firmly fixed or held; "deep-rooted prejudice";
           "deep-
  954 1089 longest adv 1: for the most time; "she stayed longest"
  955 1077 cabin n 1: small room on a ship or boat where people sleep 2: a small
           house built of wood; usually in a wooded area
  956 1022 grim adj 1: not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty;
           "grim determination"; "grim necessity"; "Russia's final
  957 1059 tense adj 1: in or of a state of physical or nervous tension [ant:
           {relaxed}]
  958  974 imported adj 1: used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign
           source; "imported wines"
  959 1046 HP n 1: a unit of power equal to 746 watts [syn: {horsepower}, {HP},
           {H.P.}]
  960 1539 contempt n 1: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense
           dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which
  961 1024 scattered adj 1: occurring or distributed over widely spaced and
           irregular intervals in time or space; "scattered showers";
  962  965 engage v 1: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in;
           "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a
  963 1404 emphasised adj 1: spoken with emphasis; "an emphatic word" [syn:
           {emphatic}, {emphasized}, {emphasised}]
  964  969 homeless adj 1: without nationality or citizenship; "stateless
           persons" [syn: {homeless}, {stateless}]
  965 1144 embarrassed adj 1: feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-
           conscious; "felt abashed at the extravagant praise";
           "chagrined at
  966  981 airline n 1: a hose that carries air under pressure [syn: {airline},
           {air hose}]
  967 1902 warn v 1: notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director
           warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me
  968  990 polls n 1: the place where people vote
  969 1027 Hereford n 1: hardy English breed of dairy cattle raised extensively
           in United States [syn: {Hereford}, {whiteface}]
  970 1051 gradual adj 1: proceeding in small stages; "a gradual increase in
           prices" [ant: {sudden}]
  971 1290 descent n 1: a movement downward 2: properties attributable to your
           ancestry; "he comes from good
  972 1082 stem n 1: (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are
           removed; "thematic vowels are part of the stem" [syn:
  973 1126 overwhelming adj 1: so strong as to be irresistible; "an overpowering
           need for solitude"; "the temptation to despair may become
  974  996 incorporate adj 1: formed or united into a whole [syn: {incorporate},
           {incorporated}, {integrated}, {merged}, {unified}]
  975  987 courtesy n 1: a courteous or respectful or considerate act 2: a
           courteous or respectful or considerate remark
  976 1117 bargain n 1: an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after
           discussion) fixing obligations of each; "he made a bargain
  977 1042 supermarket n 1: a large self-service grocery store selling groceries
           and dairy products and household goods
  978 1218 matt adj 1: not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a
           photograph with a matte finish" [syn: {flat}, {mat},
  979 1057 interfere v 1: come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle; "Your
           talking interferes with my work!"
  980 1075 expedition n 1: a military campaign designed to achieve a specific
           objective in a foreign country [syn: {expedition},
  981 1173 Blake n 1: visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827) [syn:
           {Blake}, {William Blake}]
  982 1080 composed adj 1: serenely self-possessed and free from agitation
           especially in times of stress; "the performer seemed
  983 1272 Reynolds n 1: English portrait painter and first president of the
           Royal Academy (1723-1792) [syn: {Reynolds}, {Sir Joshua
  984 1067 pump n 1: a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or
           suction
  985 1207 approve v 1: give sanction to; "I approve of his educational
           policies" [syn: {approve}, {O.K.}, {okay}, {sanction}]
           [ant:
  986 1332 telegraph n 1: apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a
           wire (usually in Morse code) [syn: {telegraph},
           {telegraphy}]
  987 1125 clarity n 1: free from obscurity and easy to understand; the
           comprehensibility of clear expression [syn: {clarity},
  988 1098 Writings n 1: the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
           [syn: {Hagiographa}, {Ketubim}, {Writings}]
  989 1048 scarlet adj 1: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to
           orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or
  990 1371 outlook n 1: a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that
           determines how you will interpret and respond to
           situations
  991 1066 researcher n 1: a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
           [syn: {research worker}, {researcher}, {investigator}]
  992 1006 powder n 1: a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a
           solid that has been pulverized [syn: {powder},
  993 1028 exotic adj 1: being or from or characteristic of another place or
           part of the world; "alien customs"; "exotic plants in a
  994 1055 Palestinian adj 1: of or relating to the area of Palestine and its
           inhabitants; "Palestinian guerrillas"
  995 1388 narrative adj 1: consisting of or characterized by the telling of a
           story; "narrative poetry"
  996 1110 Jason n 1: (Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the
           Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
  997 1005 chase n 1: the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture;
           "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in
  998 1016 ambassador n 1: a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as
           representative from one country to another [syn:
  999 1060 tutor n 1: a person who gives private instruction (as in singing,
           acting, etc.) [syn: {coach}, {private instructor},
           {tutor}]
 1000 1063 parade n 1: a ceremonial procession including people marching 2: an
           extended (often showy) succession of persons or things; "a
 1001 1072 specimen n 1: an example regarded as typical of its class 2: a bit of
           tissue or blood or urine that is taken for
 1002 1506 practitioner n 1: someone who practices a learned profession [syn:
           {practitioner}, {practician}]
 1003 1294 legacy n 1: (law) a gift of personal property by will [syn:
           {bequest}, {legacy}]
 1004 1013 evaluate v 1: evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability,
           extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels
 1005 1076 clash n 1: a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang
           of distant bells" [syn: {clang}, {clangor}, {clangour},
 1006 1374 outdoor adj 1: located, suited for, or taking place in the open air;
           "outdoor clothes"; "badminton and other outdoor games";
 1007 1307 inclined adj 1: (often followed by `to') having a preference,
           disposition, or tendency; "wasn't inclined to believe the
 1008 1213 shepherd n 1: a clergyman who watches over a group of people 2: a
           herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the
 1009 1375 luxury n 1: something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
           2: the quality possessed by something that is excessively
 1010 1336 dating n 1: use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of
           geological specimens [syn: {dating}, {geological dating}]
 1011 1910 tidy adj 1: marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits;
           "a tidy person"; "a tidy house"; "a tidy mind" [ant:
 1012 1030 incidentally adv 1: introducing a different topic; in point of fact;
           "incidentally, I won't go to the party" [syn: {by the
 1013 1079 evolutionary adj 1: of or relating to or produced by evolution;
           "evolutionary biology"
 1014 1256 boxing n 1: fighting with the fists [syn: {boxing}, {pugilism},
           {fisticuffs}]
 1015 1064 loudly adv 1: with relatively high volume; "the band played loudly";
           "she spoke loudly and angrily"; "he spoke loud enough for
 1016 1168 bizarre adj 1: conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual;
           "restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another
 1017 1246 hatred n 1: the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so
           strong that it demands action [syn: {hate}, {hatred}]
           [ant:
 1018 1062 occupy v 1: keep busy with; "She busies herself with her butterfly
           collection" [syn: {busy}, {occupy}]
 1019 1513 neglect n 1: lack of attention and due care [syn: {disregard},
           {neglect}]
 1020 1172 wrist n 1: a joint between the distal end of the radius and the
           proximal row of carpal bones [syn: {wrist}, {carpus},
 1021 1342 utility adj 1: used of beef; usable but inferior [syn: {utility(a)},
           {utility-grade}]
 1022 1111 glimpse n 1: a quick look [syn: {glance}, {glimpse}, {coup d'oeil}]
           2: a brief or incomplete view; "from the window he could
           catch a
 1023 1054 adapted adj 1: changed in order to improve or made more fit for a
           particular purpose; "seeds precisely adapted to the
 1024 1215 suited adj 1: meant or adapted for an occasion or use; "a tractor
           suitable (or fit) for heavy duty"; "not an appropriate
 1025 1036 madame n 1: title used for a married Frenchwoman
 1026 1706 Reid n 1: Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas
           of David Hume (1710-1796) [syn: {Reid}, {Thomas Reid}]
 1027 1065 gulf n 1: an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger
           than a bay
 1028 1088 fort n 1: a fortified military post where troops are stationed [syn:
           {garrison}, {fort}]
 1029 1041 bored adj 1: tired of the world; "bored with life"; "strolled through
           the museum with a bored air" [syn: {bored}, {world-
 1030 1040 indirectly adv 1: not in a forthright manner; "he answered very
           indirectly" [ant: {directly}, {flat}, {straight}]
 1031 2367 flour n 1: fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting
           the meal of a cereal grain
 1032 1156 bass adj 1: having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range; "a
           deep voice"; "a bass voice is lower than a baritone
 1033 1157 vocational adj 1: of or relating to a vocation or occupation;
           especially providing or undergoing training in special
           skills;
 1034 1192 painter n 1: an artist who paints 2: a worker who is employed to
           cover objects with paint
 1035 1044 modification n 1: the act of making something different (as e.g. the
           size of a garment) [syn: {alteration}, {modification},
 1036 1276 miracle n 1: any amazing or wonderful occurrence 2: a marvellous
           event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine
 1037 1202 cleaner n 1: a preparation used in cleaning something [syn:
           {cleansing agent}, {cleanser}, {cleaner}]
 1038 1670 touching adj 1: arousing affect; "the homecoming of the released
           hostages was an affecting scene"; "poignant grief cannot
           endure
 1039 1061 photography n 1: the act of taking and printing photographs [syn:
           {photography}, {picture taking}]
 1040 1242 immigration n 1: migration into a place (especially migration to a
           country of which you are not a native in order to settle
           there)
 1041 1155 allegedly adv 1: according to what has been alleged; "he was on trial
           for allegedly murdering his wife"
 1042 1119 shield n 1: a protective covering or structure 2: armor carried on
           the arm to intercept blows [syn: {shield},
 1043 1095 racism n 1: the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically
           superior to members of other races
 1044 1108 motive adj 1: causing or able to cause motion; "a motive force";
           "motive power"; "motor energy" [syn: {motive(a)},
 1045 1527 imaginative adj 1: (used of persons or artifacts) marked by
           independence and creativity in thought or action; "an
           imaginative use of
 1046 1083 Ho n 1: a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs
           together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic
 1047 1163 skull n 1: the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
 1048 1087 scared adj 1: made afraid; "the frightened child cowered in the
           corner"; "too shocked and scared to move" [syn:
 1049 1068 finishing n 1: a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or
           the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat
           had a
 1050 1090 configuration n 1: an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome
           depends on the configuration of influences at the time"
           [syn:
 1051 1450 hardy adj 1: having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or
           hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud
 1052 1384 depressed adj 1: lower than previously; "the market is depressed";
           "prices are down" [syn: {depressed}, {down(p)}]
 1053 1532 Clive n 1: British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in
           1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
 1054 1058 arrow n 1: a mark to indicate a direction or relation [syn: {arrow},
           {pointer}]
 1055 1148 orientation n 1: the act of orienting 2: an integrated set of
           attitudes and beliefs
 1056 1170 mainland n 1: the main land mass of a country or continent; as
           distinguished from an island or peninsula
 1057 1149 invention n 1: the creation of something in the mind [syn:
           {invention}, {innovation}, {excogitation}, {conception},
           {design}]
 1058 1197 Arnold n 1: English poet and literary critic (1822-1888) [syn:
           {Arnold}, {Matthew Arnold}]
 1059 1208 twist n 1: an unforeseen development; "events suddenly took an
           awkward turn" [syn: {turn}, {turn of events}, {twist}]
 1060 1281 theology n 1: the rational and systematic study of religion and its
           influences and of the nature of religious truth [syn:
 1061 1178 protocol n 1: (computer science) rules determining the format and
           transmission of data [syn: {protocol}, {communications
 1062 1311 privacy n 1: the quality of being secluded from the presence or view
           of others [syn: {privacy}, {privateness}, {seclusion}]
 1063 1096 organisational adj 1: of or relating to an organization;
           "organizational structure" [syn: {organizational},
           {organisational}]
 1064 1394 kindly adv 1: in a kind manner or out of kindness; "He spoke kindly
           to the boy"; "she kindly overlooked the mistake" [ant:
 1065 1285 Geneva n 1: a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of
           Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various
 1066 1132 referee n 1: (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American
           football) who is expected to ensure fair play [syn:
 1067 1298 purple adj 1: of a color intermediate between red and blue [syn:
           {purple}, {violet}, {purplish}]
 1068 1269 excited adj 1: (of persons) excessively affected by emotion; "he
           would become emotional over nothing at all"; "she was
           worked up
 1069 1264 dock n 1: an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits
           during the trial
 1070 1484 warrant n 1: a writ from a court commanding police to perform
           specified acts
 1071 1744 tear n 1: a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the
           lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes"
 1072 1217 soccer n 1: a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to
           kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal [syn:
 1073 1099 republican adj 1: relating to or belonging to the Republican Party;
           "a Republican senator"; "Republican party politics"
 1074 1150 eventual adj 1: expected to follow in the indefinite future from
           causes already operating; "hope of eventual (or ultimate)
 1075 1160 eldest adj 1: first in order of birth; "the firstborn child" [syn:
           {firstborn}, {eldest}]
 1076 1187 classified adj 1: arranged into classes [ant: {unclassified}] 2:
           official classification of information or documents;
           withheld
 1077 1152 Christie n 1: prolific English writer of detective stories
           (1890-1976) [syn: {Christie}, {Agatha Christie}, {Dame
           Agatha Mary
 1078 1162 gathering n 1: a group of persons together in one place [syn:
           {gathering}, {assemblage}]
 1079 1186 followers n 1: a group of followers or enthusiasts [syn: {following},
           {followers}]
 1080 1365 compound adj 1: composed of more than one part; "compound leaves are
           composed of several lobes; "compound flower heads" [ant:
 1081 2980 yacht n 1: an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used
           for cruising or racing [syn: {yacht}, {racing yacht}]
 1082 1130 spontaneous adj 1: happening or arising without apparent external
           cause; "spontaneous laughter"; "spontaneous combustion";
           "a
 1083 1097 hut n 1: temporary military shelter [syn: {hut}, {army hut}, {field
           hut}]
 1084 1306 mucosa n 1: mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or
           passages that communicate with the exterior [syn: {mucous
 1085 1121 beam n 1: a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane
           pilots in darkness or bad weather [syn: {radio beam},
 1086 1101 vivid adj 1: evoking lifelike images within the mind; "pictorial
           poetry and prose"; "graphic accounts of battle"; "a
 1087 1112 sacrifice n 1: the act of losing or surrendering something as a
           penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
           [syn:
 1088 1123 exit n 1: an opening that permits escape or release; "he blocked the
           way out"; "the canyon had only one issue" [syn: {exit},
 1089 1402 knight n 1: originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and
           chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the
 1090 1128 cave n 1: a geological formation consisting of an underground
           enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or
 1091 1106 bride n 1: a woman who has recently been married 2: Irish abbess; a
           patron saint of Ireland (453-523) [syn:
 1092 1133 lion n 1: large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India
           having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male [syn:
 1093 1113 enjoyment n 1: the pleasure felt when having a good time 2: act of
           receiving pleasure from something [syn: {enjoyment},
 1094 1188 vegetation n 1: all the plant life in a particular region or period;
           "Pleistocene vegetation"; "the flora of southern
 1095 1107 retire v 1: go into retirement; stop performing one's work or
           withdraw from one's position; "He retired at age 68"
 1096 1153 organs n 1: edible viscera of a butchered animal [syn: {variety
           meat}, {organs}]
 1097 1338 hi n 1: an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged
           polite hellos" [syn: {hello}, {hullo}, {hi}, {howdy},
           {how-
 1098 1259 wartime n 1: a period of time during which there is armed conflict
 1099 1166 reluctance n 1: (physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to
           electric resistance)
 1100 1142 noisy adj 1: full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds;
           "a noisy cafeteria"; "a small noisy dog" [ant: {quiet}]
 1101 1159 Venice n 1: the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands
           within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead
 1102 1103 structured adj 1: having definite and highly organized structure; "a
           structured environment" [ant: {unstructured}]
 1103 1118 solved adj 1: explained or answered; "mysteries solved and unsolved;
           problems resolved and unresolved" [syn: {solved},
 1104 1147 rocky adj 1: abounding in rocks or stones; "rocky fields"; "stony
           ground"; "bouldery beaches" [syn: {rocky}, {bouldery},
 1105 1472 graph n 1: a visual representation of the relations between certain
           quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes [syn:
 1106 1205 Bridges n 1: United States labor leader who organized the
           longshoremen (1901-1990) [syn: {Bridges}, {Harry Bridges}]
 1107 1122 revival n 1: bringing again into activity and prominence; "the
           revival of trade"; "a revival of a neglected play by
           Moliere"; "the
 1108 1245 ministerial adj 1: of or relating to a minister of religion or the
           minister's office; "ministerial duties"
 1109 1115 sofa n 1: an upholstered seat for more than one person [syn: {sofa},
           {couch}, {lounge}]
 1110 1295 innovative adj 1: ahead of the times; "the advanced teaching
           methods"; "had advanced views on the subject"; "a forward-
           looking
 1111 1191 Guinness n 1: English stage and screen actor noted for versatility
           (1914-2000) [syn: {Guinness}, {Alec Guinness}, {Sir Alec
 1112 1671 surrender n 1: acceptance of despair [syn: {resignation},
           {surrender}] 2: a verbal act of admitting defeat [syn:
           {giving up},
 1113 1263 Egyptian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Egypt or its
           people or their language
 1114 1593 trainer n 1: one who trains other persons or animals 2: simulator
           consisting of a machine on the ground that
 1115 1512 strangely adv 1: in a strange manner; "a queerly inscribed sheet of
           paper" [syn: {queerly}, {strangely}, {oddly}, {funnily}]
 1116 1120 mercy n 1: leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person
           or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw
 1117 1613 bang adv 1: directly; "he ran bang into the pole"; "ran slap into
           her" [syn: {bang}, {slap}, {slapdash}, {smack}, {bolt}]
 1118 1350 sexually adv 1: with respect to sexuality; "sexually ambiguous" 2: by
           sexual means; "reproduce sexually"
 1119 1169 screaming adj 1: so extremely intense as to evoke screams; "in
           screaming agony"; "a screaming rage"
 1120 2082 Mitchell n 1: English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937) [syn:
           {Mitchell}, {R. J. Mitchell}, {Reginald Joseph Mitchell}]
 1121 1214 blanket adj 1: broad in scope or content; "across-the-board pay
           increases"; "an all-embracing definition"; "blanket
 1122 1165 revision n 1: the act of revising or altering (involving
           reconsideration and modification); "it would require a
           drastic revision of
 1123 1233 fitting adj 1: in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or
           occasion; "We have come to dedicate a portion of that
 1124 1315 counsel n 1: a lawyer who pleads cases in court [syn: {advocate},
           {counsel}, {counselor}, {counsellor}, {counselor-at-law},
 1125 1135 Clark n 1: United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an
           expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia
 1126 1523 poorly adv 1: (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or
           improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well; "he was ill
 1127 1318 moderate adj 1: being within reasonable or average limits; not
           excessive or extreme; "moderate prices"; "a moderate
           income"; "a
 1128 1351 confrontation n 1: a bold challenge 2: discord resulting from a clash
           of ideas or opinions
 1129 1154 cancelled adj 1: (of events) no longer planned or scheduled; "the
           wedding is definitely off" [syn: {off}, {cancelled}] [ant:
           {on}]
 1130 1177 Sydney n 1: the largest Australian city located in southeastern
           Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South
 1131 1328 surgeon n 1: a physician who specializes in surgery [syn: {surgeon},
           {operating surgeon}, {sawbones}]
 1132 1189 renewal n 1: the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use
           of habitation or cultivation [syn: {reclamation},
           {renewal},
 1133 1143 Leonard n 1: United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925) [syn:
           {Leonard}, {Elmore Leonard}, {Elmore John Leonard}, {Dutch
 1134 1633 layout n 1: a plan or design of something that is laid out 2: the act
           of laying out (as by making plans for something)
 1135 1442 chorus n 1: any utterance produced simultaneously by a group; "a
           chorus of boos"
 1136 1312 BC adv 1: before the Christian era; used following dates before the
           supposed year Christ was born; "in 200 BC" [syn: {BC},
 1137 1536 lea n 1: a unit of length of thread or yarn 2: a field covered with
           grass or herbage and suitable for
 1138 1481 hitting n 1: the act of contacting one thing with another; "repeated
           hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she
 1139 1471 victor n 1: a combatant who is able to defeat rivals [syn: {victor},
           {master}, {superior}]
 1140 1801 Kenya n 1: a republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from
           the United Kingdom in 1963; major archeological
           discoveries
 1141 1516 flash adj 1: tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring";
           "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts";
 1142 1179 measuring n 1: the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena
           according to a rule; "the measurements were carefully
 1143 2427 Keynes n 1: English economist who advocated the use of government
           monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment
 1144 1361 floating adj 1: borne up by or suspended in a liquid; "the ship is
           still floating"; "floating logs"; "floating seaweed"
 1145 1739 Texas n 1: the second largest state; located in southwestern United
           States on the Gulf of Mexico [syn: {Texas}, {Lone-Star
 1146 1856 technically adv 1: with regard to technique; "technically lagging
           behind the Japanese"; "a technically brilliant boxer"
 1147 1594 realm n 1: a domain in which something is dominant; "the untroubled
           kingdom of reason"; "a land of make-believe"; "the rise of
 1148 1206 pose n 1: affected manners intended to impress others; "don't put on
           airs with me" [syn: {airs}, {pose}]
 1149 1181 injection n 1: the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
           2: any solution that is injected (as into the skin) [syn:
 1150 1224 economically adv 1: with respect to economic science; "economically
           this proposal makes no sense"
 1151 1183 dilemma n 1: state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as
           requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
           [syn:
 1152 1432 colitis n 1: inflammation of the colon [syn: {colitis}, {inflammatory
           bowel disease}]
 1153 1284 probe n 1: an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities;
           "there was a congressional probe into the scandal" [syn:
 1154 1255 conceptual adj 1: being or characterized by concepts or their
           formation; "conceptual discussions"; "the schizophrenic
           loses
 1155 1229 breeding adj 1: producing offspring or set aside especially for
           producing offspring; "the breeding population"; "retained
           a few
 1156 1234 axis n 1: a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies
           certain conditions
 1157 1230 update n 1: news that updates your information v 1: modernize or
           bring up to date; "We updated the kitchen in
 1158 3527 unusually adv 1: to a remarkable degree or extent; "she was unusually
           tall" [syn: {unusually}, {remarkably}, {outstandingly},
 1159 1348 unwilling adj 1: not disposed or inclined toward; "an unwilling
           assistant"; "unwilling to face facts" [ant: {willing}]
 1160 1319 exceed v 1: be greater in scope or size than some standard; "Their
           loyalty exceeds their national bonds" [syn: {exceed},
 1161 1193 offset n 1: the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they
           got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was
           the
 1162 1262 Gregory n 1: (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his
           constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and
 1163 1353 sack n 1: a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's
           purchases [syn: {sack}, {poke}, {paper bag}, {carrier
           bag}]
 1164 1231 ringing n 1: the sound of a bell ringing; "the distinctive ring of
           the church bell"; "the ringing of the telephone"; "the
 1165 1339 reminder n 1: a message that helps you remember something; "he
           ignored his wife's reminders"
 1166 1333 reluctantly adv 1: with reluctance
 1167 1349 dig n 1: the site of an archeological exploration; "they set up camp
           next to the dig" [syn: {dig}, {excavation}, {archeological
 1168 1184 bobby n 1: an informal term for a British policeman
 1169 1176 stretching n 1: act of expanding by lengthening or widening 2:
           exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their
 1170 1237 meaningful adj 1: having a meaning or purpose; "a meaningful
           explanation"; "a meaningful discussion"; "a meaningful
           pause" [ant:
 1171 1278 aloud adv 1: using the voice; not silently; "please read the passage
           aloud"; "he laughed out loud" [syn: {aloud}, {out loud}]
 1172 1873 Watson n 1: United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander
           Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934) [syn: {Watson},
 1173 1212 bucket n 1: a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
           [syn: {bucket}, {pail}]
 1174 1226 Wembley n 1: a southeastern part of Greater London that is the site
           of the English national soccer stadium
 1175 1227 unconscious adj 1: not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity
           for sensory perception as if asleep or dead; "lay
           unconscious
 1176 1310 superintendent n 1: a person who directs and manages an organization
           [syn: {overseer}, {superintendent}]
 1177 1250 sunny adj 1: bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer; "a
           cheery hello"; "a gay sunny room"; "a sunny smile" [syn:
 1178 1305 protecting adj 1: shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or
           discomfort; "the protecting blanket of snow"; "a
 1179 1232 Nelson n 1: English admiral who defeated the French fleets of
           Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
           [syn:
 1180 2360 maxwell n 1: a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux
           perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a
           magnetic field of 1
 1181 1381 intervene v 1: get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or
           through force or threat of force; "Why did the U.S. not
 1182 2402 harvest n 1: the yield from plants in a single growing season [syn:
           {crop}, {harvest}]
 1183 1321 deserted adj 1: forsaken by owner or inhabitants ; "weed-grown yard
           of an abandoned farmhouse" [syn: {abandoned}, {derelict},
 1184 1279 appalling adj 1: causing consternation; "appalling conditions" [syn:
           {appalling}, {dismaying}]
 1185 1222 holly n 1: any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and
           shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
 1186 1210 enclosed adj 1: closed in or surrounded or included within; "an
           enclosed porch"; "an enclosed yard"; "the enclosed check
           is to
 1187 1309 constructive adj 1: constructing or tending to construct or improve
           or promote development; "constructive criticism"; "a
 1188 1194 unreasonable adj 1: not reasonable; not showing good judgment [ant:
           {reasonable}, {sensible}]
 1189 1216 resentment n 1: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will [syn:
           {resentment}, {bitterness}, {gall}, {rancor}, {rancour}]
 1190 1314 lined adj 1: bordered by a line of things; "tree lined streets" 2:
           (used especially of skin) marked by lines or seams; "their
 1191 1560 grammatical adj 1: of or pertaining to grammar; "the grammatic
           structure of a sentence"; "grammatical rules";
           "grammatical gender"
 1192 1282 promising adj 1: showing possibility of achievement or excellence; "a
           promising young man"
 1193 1200 outset n 1: the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they
           got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was
           the
 1194 1288 ulcer n 1: a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion
           on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in
 1195 2166 puzzled adj 1: filled with bewilderment; "at a loss to understand
           those remarks"; "puzzled that she left without saying
           goodbye"
 1196 1239 ironically adv 1: contrary to plan or expectation; "ironically, he
           ended up losing money under his own plan"
 1197 1228 appoint v 1: create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a
           committee" [syn: {appoint}, {name}, {nominate},
 1198 1261 vaguely adv 1: in a vague way; "he looked vaguely familiar"; "he
           explained it somewhat mistily" [syn: {vaguely},
 1199 2927 usage n 1: the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic
           drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers" [syn:
 1200 1209 presently adv 1: in the near future; "the doctor will soon be here";
           "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive
           presently";
 1201 1418 maths n 1: a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the
           logic of quantity and shape and arrangement [syn:
 1202 1514 caravan n 1: a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling
           together in single file; "we were part of a caravan of
 1203 1357 owl n 1: nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and
           large head with front-facing eyes [syn: {owl}, {bird of
 1204 1431 Democrat n 1: a member of the Democratic Party 2: an advocate of
           democratic principles [syn: {democrat},
 1205 1520 blade n 1: especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf
           as distinct from the petiole [syn: {blade}, {leaf blade}]
 1206 1477 performing n 1: the performance of a part or role in a drama [syn:
           {acting}, {playing}, {playacting}, {performing}]
 1207 1411 actress n 1: a female actor
 1208 1461 toast n 1: slices of bread that have been toasted 2: a celebrity who
           receives much acclaim and attention; "he was
 1209 1313 presidency n 1: the tenure of a president; "things were quiet during
           the Eisenhower administration" [syn: {presidency},
 1210 1308 folly n 1: the trait of acting stupidly or rashly [syn: {folly},
           {foolishness}, {unwiseness}] [ant: {wisdom}, {wiseness}]
 1211 1390 collecting n 1: the act of gathering something together [syn:
           {collection}, {collecting}, {assembling}, {aggregation}]
 1212 1243 biology n 1: the science that studies living organisms [syn:
           {biology}, {biological science}]
 1213 1249 shaped adj 1: shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a
           pliable mass (as by work or effort); "a shaped handgrip";
 1214 1248 burnt adj 1: ruined by overcooking; "she served us underdone bacon
           and burnt biscuits" [syn: {burned}, {burnt}]
 1215 1648 sixteenth adj 1: coming next after the fifteenth in position [syn:
           {sixteenth}, {16th}]
 1216 1283 rude adj 1: socially incorrect in behavior; "resentment flared at
           such an unmannered intrusion" [syn: {ill-mannered}, {bad-
 1217 1323 slice n 1: a share of something; "a slice of the company's revenue"
           [syn: {slice}, {piece}]
 1218 1292 Northampton n 1: the principal city of Northamptonshire
 1219 1240 immune adj 1: relating to the condition of immunity; "the immune
           system"
 1220 1320 donna n 1: an Italian woman of rank
 1221 1301 default n 1: loss due to not showing up; "he lost the game by
           default" 2: act of failing to meet a financial obligation
           [syn:
 1222 1258 geological adj 1: of or relating to or based on geology; "geological
           formations"; "geologic forces" [syn: {geological},
 1223 1466 Reconstruction n 1: the period after the American Civil War when the
           southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the
           Union;
 1224 1330 frankly adv 1: (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude)
           it is sincerely the case that; "honestly, I don't believe
 1225 1906 credibility n 1: the quality of being believable or trustworthy [syn:
           {credibility}, {credibleness}, {believability}] [ant:
 1226 2575 wheat n 1: annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and
           light brown grains
 1227 1366 vigorous adj 1: characterized by forceful and energetic action or
           activity; "a vigorous hiker"; "gave her skirt a vigorous
 1228 1236 associate adj 1: having partial rights and privileges or subordinate
           status; "an associate member"; "an associate professor"
 1229 1271 arsenal n 1: all the weapons and equipment that a country has [syn:
           {arsenal}, {armory}, {armoury}]
 1230 1260 uneasy adj 1: lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or
           reassurance; "farmers were uneasy until rain finally
 1231 1729 Richmond n 1: capital of the state of Virginia located in the east
           central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy
 1232 1344 nuisance n 1: (law) a broad legal concept including anything that
           disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers
 1233 1252 fifties n 1: the decade from 1950 to 1959 [syn: {fifties}, {1950s}]
           2: the time of life between 50 and 60 [syn: {fifties},
           {mid-
 1234 1331 blast n 1: a very long fly ball 2: a sudden very loud noise [syn:
           {bang}, {clap}, {eruption},
 1235 1373 Blackpool n 1: a resort town in Lancashire in northwestern England on
           the Irish Sea; famous for its tower
 1236 1302 accord n 1: harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters;
           "the two parties were in agreement" [syn: {agreement},
           {accord}]
 1237 1341 norm n 1: a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical; "the
           current middle-class norm of two children per family"
 1238 1274 Windsor n 1: a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River
           opposite Detroit
 1239 1380 jointly adv 1: in collaboration or cooperation; "this paper was
           written jointly"
 1240 1515 Jerusalem n 1: capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel
           (although its status as capital is disputed); it was
 1241 1989 jaw n 1: the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth
           and holds the teeth
 1242 1257 indigenous adj 1: originating where it is found; "the autochthonal
           fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo"; "autochthonous
           rocks
 1243 1316 booklet n 1: a small book usually having a paper cover [syn:
           {booklet}, {brochure}, {folder}, {leaflet}, {pamphlet}]
 1244 1636 aesthetic adj 1: relating to or dealing with the subject of
           aesthetics; "aesthetic values" [syn: {aesthetic},
           {esthetic}]
 1245 1275 merit n 1: any admirable quality or attribute; "work of great merit"
           [syn: {merit}, {virtue}] [ant: {demerit}, {fault}]
 1246 1597 heir n 1: a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will
           to inherit the estate of another [syn: {heir},
           {inheritor},
 1247 1814 congregation n 1: a group of people who adhere to a common faith and
           habitually attend a given church [syn: {congregation},
 1248 1287 Adams n 1: American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of
           the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of
 1249 1358 smoothly adv 1: with no problems or difficulties; "put the plans into
           effect quickly and smoothly"; "despite of some mishaps,
 1250 1303 scent n 1: a distinctive odor that is pleasant [syn: {aroma},
           {fragrance}, {perfume}, {scent}]
 1251 1524 mandatory adj 1: required by rule; "in most schools physical
           education is compulsory"; "attendance is mandatory";
           "required
 1252 1267 featured adj 1: made a feature or highlight; given prominence; "a
           featured actor"; "a featured item at the sale"
 1253 1518 executed adj 1: put to death as punishment; "claimed the body of the
           executed traitor"
 1254 1327 duly adv 1: at the proper time; "she was duly apprised of the raise"
           [syn: {punctually}, {duly}]
 1255 1548 calculate v 1: make a mathematical calculation or computation [syn:
           {calculate}, {cipher}, {cypher}, {compute}, {work out},
 1256 1277 businessmen n 1: the body of individuals who manage businesses [syn:
           {businessmen}, {business community}]
 1257 1363 Julian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Julius Caesar;
           "the Julian calendar"
 1258 1444 Gould n 1: United States paleontologist and popularizer of science
           (1941-2002) [syn: {Gould}, {Stephen Jay Gould}]
 1259 1510 whatsoever adj 1: one or some or every or all without specification;
           "give me any peaches you don't want"; "not any milk is
           left";
 1260 1511 viable adj 1: capable of being done with means at hand and
           circumstances as they are [syn: {feasible}, {executable},
 1261 1289 valued adj 1: (usually used in combination) having value of a
           specified kind; "triple-valued"
 1262 1385 heights n 1: a high place; "they stood on high and observed the
           countryside"; "he doesn't like heights" [syn: {high},
 1263 1436 enforce v 1: ensure observance of laws and rules; "Apply the rules to
           everyone"; [syn: {enforce}, {implement}, {apply}] [ant:
 1264 1546 daylight n 1: the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is
           light outside; "the dawn turned night into day"; "it is
           easier to
 1265 1324 Shaw n 1: United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band
           (1910-2004) [syn: {Shaw}, {Artie Shaw}, {Arthur Jacob
 1266 2096 quicker adv 1: more quickly [syn: {quicker}, {faster}]
 1267 1268 fist n 1: a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for
           hitting) [syn: {fist}, {clenched fist}]
 1268 1723 faithful adj 1: steadfast in affection or allegiance; "years of
           faithful service"; "faithful employees"; "we do not doubt
           that
 1269 1376 facilitate v 1: make easier; "you could facilitate the process by
           sharing your knowledge" [syn: {facilitate}, {ease},
           {alleviate}]
 1270 1273 restraint n 1: the act of controlling by restraining someone or
           something; "the unlawful restraint of trade"
 1271 1426 Argentina n 1: a republic in southern South America; second largest
           country in South America [syn: {Argentina}, {Argentine
 1272 1362 ruined adj 1: destroyed physically or morally [syn: {destroyed},
           {ruined}]
 1273 1543 rhetoric n 1: using language effectively to please or persuade 2:
           high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation;
           "the
 1274 1280 wardrobe n 1: a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space
           for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging
           clothes
 1275 1293 nationalism n 1: love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it;
           "they rode the same wave of popular patriotism"; "British
 1276 1340 Milan n 1: the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an
           international center of trade and industry since the
           Middle
 1277 1286 admiration n 1: a feeling of delighted approval and liking [syn:
           {admiration}, {esteem}]
 1278 1337 absurd adj 1: inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense; "the
           absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is
 1279 1386 aboard adv 1: on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle [syn:
           {aboard}, {on board}]
 1280 1495 woodland n 1: land that is covered with trees and shrubs [syn:
           {forest}, {woodland}, {timberland}, {timber}]
 1281 1540 trophy n 1: an award for success in war or hunting 2: something given
           as a token of victory [syn: {trophy},
 1282 1399 principally adv 1: for the most part; "he is mainly interested in
           butterflies" [syn: {chiefly}, {principally}, {primarily},
 1283 1291 rebellion n 1: refusal to accept some authority or code or
           convention; "each generation must have its own rebellion";
           "his body
 1284 1400 outbreak n 1: a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of
           some undesirable condition); "the outbreak of hostilities"
           [syn:
 1285 1487 greenhouse adj 1: of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse
           effect; "greenhouse gases"
 1286 1296 assisted adj 1: having help; often used as a combining form [syn:
           {assisted}, {aided}] [ant: {unassisted}]
 1287 1437 aluminium n 1: a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in
           bauxite [syn: {aluminum}, {aluminium}, {Al}, {atomic
           number
 1288 1464 vegetable n 1: edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or
           tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous
           plant
 1289 1412 unsuccessful adj 1: not successful; having failed or having an
           unfavorable outcome [ant: {successful}]
 1290 1612 dancing n 1: taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in
           time to music [syn: {dancing}, {dance}, {terpsichore},
 1291 1387 revealing adj 1: disclosing unintentionally; "a telling smile"; "a
           telltale panel of lights"; "a telltale patch of oil on
 1292 1630 ninth adj 1: coming next after the eighth and just before the tenth
           in position [syn: {ninth}, {9th}]
 1293 1334 Melissa n 1: a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae [syn:
           {Melissa}, {genus Melissa}]
 1294 1409 keyboard n 1: device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ
           or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the
           like
 1295 1360 innocence n 1: the quality of innocent naivete [syn: {artlessness},
           {innocence}, {ingenuousness}, {naturalness}]
 1296 1346 businessman n 1: a person engaged in commercial or industrial
           business (especially an owner or executive) [syn:
           {businessman},
 1297 1878 Prague n 1: the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the
           western part of the country; a cultural and commercial
 1298 1453 pepper n 1: climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully
           ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in
           northern
 1299 1401 optional adj 1: possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
           [ant: {obligatory}]
 1300 1326 knit n 1: a fabric made by knitting 2: a basic knitting stitch [syn:
           {knit}, {knit stitch}, {plain},
 1301 1504 damaging adj 1: (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury;
           "damaging to career and reputation"; "the reporter's
 1302 1347 adapt v 1: make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose; "Adapt our
           native cuisine to the available food resources of the new
 1303 1498 stimulate v 1: act as a stimulant; "The book stimulated her
           imagination"; "This play stimulates" [syn: {stimulate},
           {excite}] [ant:
 1304 2250 SA n 1: Nazi militia created by Hitler in 1921 that helped him to
           power but was eclipsed by the SS after 1943 [syn: {SA},
 1305 1497 portable adj 1: easily or conveniently transported; "a portable
           television set" [ant: {unportable}]
 1306 1526 murphy n 1: an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of
           Ireland [syn: {potato}, {white potato}, {Irish potato},
 1307 2192 jealous adj 1: showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of
           another's advantages; "he was never covetous before he met
           her";
 1308 1782 exile n 1: a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country;
           "American expatriates" [syn: {exile}, {expatriate},
 1309 1345 cows n 1: domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or
           age; "so many head of cattle"; "wait till the cows come
 1310 1325 sleeve n 1: the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and
           that provides a cloth covering for the arm [syn: {sleeve},
 1311 1355 prevalence n 1: the quality of prevailing generally; being
           widespread; "he was surprised by the prevalence of
           optimism about the
 1312 1946 bat n 1: nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form
           membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for
 1313 1440 offspring n 1: the immediate descendants of a person; "she was the
           mother of many offspring"; "he died without issue" [syn:
 1314 1329 lace n 1: a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in
           order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
 1315 1533 communism n 1: a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
           2: a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless
 1316 1377 bankruptcy n 1: a state of complete lack of some abstract property;
           "spiritual bankruptcy"; "moral bankruptcy"; "intellectual
 1317 1359 stadium n 1: a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
           [syn: {stadium}, {bowl}, {arena}, {sports stadium}]
 1318 1343 nicely adv 1: in a nice way; "a nicely painted house"
 1319 1478 faded adj 1: having lost freshness or brilliance of color; "sun-
           bleached deck chairs"; "faded jeans"; "a very pale
 1320 1905 drum n 1: a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a
           hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
 1321 1545 defending adj 1: attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent
           from winning or scoring
 1322 2152 Wallace n 1: Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I;
           in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward
 1323 1736 sticking adj 1: extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary;
           "the jutting limb of a tree"; "massive projected
           buttresses";
 1324 1784 slower adv 1: more slowly
 1325 1352 seventies n 1: the decade from 1970 to 1979 [syn: {seventies},
           {1970s}] 2: the time of life between 70 and 80 [syn:
           {seventies}, {mid-
 1326 1455 knitting n 1: needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of
           connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by
 1327 2715 drawer n 1: a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as
           to slide in and out
 1328 1926 Singapore n 1: the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest
           ports [syn: {Singapore}, {capital of Singapore}]
 1329 1335 linen n 1: a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant 2: a high-
           quality paper made of linen fibers or with a linen
 1330 1382 Franco n 1: Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in
           1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death
           (1892-1975)
 1331 1727 amusement n 1: a feeling of delight at being entertained 2: an
           activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
 1332 1492 threshold n 1: the starting point for a new state or experience; "on
           the threshold of manhood"
 1333 1417 ritual adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of religious
           rituals; "ritual killing"
 1334 1468 mining n 1: the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
           [syn: {mining}, {excavation}]
 1335 1389 laser n 1: an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission
           of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense
 1336 1397 dominate v 1: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or
           importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics
           predominate in this
 1337 1491 assure v 1: make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice
           retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
 1338 1368 GP n 1: a physician who is not a specialist but treats all illnesses
           [syn: {general practitioner}, {GP}]
 1339 1672 resign v 1: leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily; "She
           vacated the position when she got pregnant"; "The chairman
           resigned
 1340 1392 monarchy n 1: an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits
           the authority
 1341 1628 magnitude n 1: the property of relative size or extent (whether large
           or small); "they tried to predict the magnitude of the
 1342 1956 unclear adj 1: poorly stated or described; "he confuses the reader
           with ill-defined terms and concepts" [syn: {ill-defined},
 1343 1449 momentum n 1: an impelling force or strength; "the car's momentum
           carried it off the road" [syn: {momentum}, {impulse}]
 1344 1596 marsh n 1: low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a
           transition zone between land and water; "thousands of
           acres
 1345 1391 consistency n 1: the property of holding together and retaining its
           shape; "wool has more body than rayon"; "when the dough
           has enough
 1346 1356 admired adj 1: regarded with admiration
 1347 1415 accountant n 1: someone who maintains and audits business accounts
           [syn: {accountant}, {comptroller}, {controller}]
 1348 1580 upright adj 1: in a vertical position; not sloping; "an upright post"
           [syn: {upright}, {unsloped}]
 1349 1372 DoS n 1: the federal department in the United States that sets and
           maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was
 1350 1583 secular adj 1: of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion
           and religious considerations
 1351 1369 cape n 1: a strip of land projecting into a body of water [syn:
           {cape}, {ness}]
 1352 1416 sweep n 1: a wide scope; "the sweep of the plains" [syn: {sweep},
           {expanse}]
 1353 1393 sealed adj 1: established irrevocably; "his fate is sealed" [syn:
           {sealed}, {certain}] [ant: {uncertain}, {unsealed}]
 1354 1485 quarry n 1: a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim
           of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or
 1355 1458 privileged adj 1: blessed with privileges; "the privileged few" [ant:
           {underprivileged}]
 1356 1479 Adrian n 1: Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan;
           travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its
           frontiers and
 1357 1488 par n 1: (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a
           golf course, or for the entire course; "a par-5 hole";
 1358 1405 supposedly adv 1: believed or reputed to be the case [syn:
           {purportedly}, {supposedly}]
 1359 1370 sandwich n 1: two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between
           them v 1: make into a sandwich
 1360 1541 jumping n 1: the act of participating in an athletic competition in
           which you must jump
 1361 1383 exhausted adj 1: drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired;
           completely exhausted; "the day's shopping left her
 1362 1429 rounded adj 1: curving and somewhat round in shape rather than
           jagged; "low rounded hills"; "rounded shoulders" [ant:
           {angular},
 1363 1816 infinite adj 1: having no limits or boundaries in time or space or
           extent or magnitude; "the infinite ingenuity of man";
           "infinite
 1364 1673 dirt adj 1: (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all
           year travel [syn: {dirt}, {ungraded}]
 1365 1430 composer n 1: someone who composes music as a profession
 1366 1599 unionist n 1: a worker who belongs to a trade union [syn: {trade
           unionist}, {unionist}, {union member}]
 1367 1462 rat n 1: any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger
           than a mouse
 1368 1684 GDP n 1: the measure of an economy adopted by the United States in
           1991; the total market values of goods and services
 1369 1422 comfortably adv 1: in mental comfort; without stress; "he works
           comfortably on three continents"
 1370 1746 Swedish adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its
           people or culture or language; "the Swedish King";
 1371 1797 prolonged adj 1: relatively long in duration; tediously protracted;
           "a drawn-out argument"; "an extended discussion"; "a
           lengthy
 1372 1692 dug n 1: an udder or breast or teat
 1373 1438 balcony n 1: an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main
           floor in an auditorium
 1374 1467 predictable adj 1: capable of being foretold [ant: {unpredictable}]
 1375 3228 lieutenant n 1: a commissioned military officer 2: an officer in a
           police force [syn: {lieutenant}, {police
 1376 1517 equipped adj 1: provided or fitted out with what is necessary or
           useful or appropriate; "a well equipped playground"; "a
           ship
 1377 1407 ballot n 1: a document listing the alternatives that is used in
           voting 2: a choice that is made by counting the number of
           people in
 1378 1428 sensed adj 1: detected by instinct or inference rather than by
           recognized perceptual cues; "the felt presence of an
 1379 1631 non adv 1: negation of a word or group of words; "he does not speak
           French"; "she is not going"; "they are not friends"; "not
 1380 1530 irony n 1: witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used
           sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the
 1381 1624 integral adj 1: existing as an essential constituent or
           characteristic; "the Ptolemaic system with its built-in
           concept of
 1382 1420 exemption n 1: immunity from an obligation or duty [syn: {exemption},
           {freedom}]
 1383 1445 embassy n 1: a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work 2:
           an ambassador and his entourage collectively
 1384 1414 dairy n 1: a farm where dairy products are produced [syn: {dairy},
           {dairy farm}]
 1385 1651 hedge n 1: a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or
           bushes [syn: {hedge}, {hedgerow}]
 1386 1427 aviation n 1: the aggregation of a country's military aircraft [syn:
           {aviation}, {air power}]
 1387 1398 Rebel n 1: `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate
           soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil
           War;
 1388 1551 Moor n 1: one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and
           Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century;
 1389 1395 licensed adj 1: given official approval to act; "an accredited
           college"; "commissioned broker"; "licensed pharmacist";
           "authorized
 1390 1406 collector n 1: a person who collects things [syn: {collector},
           {aggregator}]
 1391 1569 cease n 1: (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
           v 1: put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing
           your
 1392 1615 morale n 1: a state of individual psychological well-being based upon
           a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose
 1393 1803 stole n 1: a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
 1394 2213 loaded adj 1: filled with a great quantity; "a tray loaded with
           dishes"; "table laden with food"; "`ladened' is not
 1395 1419 labelled adj 1: bearing or marked with a label or tag; "properly
           labeled luggage" [syn: {labeled}, {labelled}, {tagged}]
           [ant:
 1396 1421 Florence n 1: a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital
           of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to
 1397 1482 derive v 1: reason by deduction; establish by deduction [syn:
           {deduce}, {infer}, {deduct}, {derive}]
 1398 1413 rider n 1: a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or
           camel)
 1399 1423 printing n 1: text handwritten in the style of printed matter 2: the
           business of producing printed material for sale or
 1400 1601 organizational adj 1: of or relating to an organization;
           "organizational structure" [syn: {organizational},
           {organisational}]
 1401 1695 optical adj 1: of or relating to or involving light or optics;
           "optical supplies"
 1402 1967 lung n 1: either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of
           vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide
 1403 3791 glow n 1: an alert and refreshed state [syn: {freshness}, {glow}] 2:
           light from nonthermal sources [syn: {luminescence},
           {glow}]
 1404 1473 fragment n 1: a piece broken off or cut off of something else; "a
           fragment of rock"
 1405 1632 simplicity n 1: the quality of being simple or uncompounded; "the
           simplicity of a crystal" [syn: {simplicity}, {simpleness}]
 1406 1476 chalk n 1: a soft whitish calcite 2: a pure flat white with little
           reflectance
 1407 1573 analogy n 1: an inference that if things agree in some respects they
           probably agree in others
 1408 1434 loving adj 1: feeling or showing love and affection; "loving
           parents"; "loving glances" [ant: {unloving}]
 1409 1623 liabilities n 1: anything that is owed to someone else
 1410 1635 fridge n 1: a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by
           an electric motor [syn: {electric refrigerator}, {fridge}]
 1411 1490 beard n 1: the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face [syn:
           {beard}, {face fungus}, {whiskers}]
 1412 1825 vacuum n 1: the absence of matter [syn: {vacuum}, {vacuity}] 2: an
           empty area or space; "the huge desert voids"; "the
 1413 1499 revelation n 1: the speech act of making something evident [syn:
           {disclosure}, {revelation}, {revealing}]
 1414 1611 deer n 1: distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid
           deciduous antlers [syn: {deer}, {cervid}]
 1415 1505 absorption n 1: (chemistry) a process in which one substance
           permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a
           liquid or
 1416 1439 strengthened adj 1: given added strength or support; "reinforced
           concrete contains steel bars or metal netting" [syn:
           {reinforced},
 1417 1554 queue n 1: a line of people or vehicles waiting for something [syn:
           {queue}, {waiting line}]
 1418 1579 methodology n 1: the branch of philosophy that analyzes the
           principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular
           discipline [syn:
 1419 1486 Korean adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Korea or its
           people or language; "Korean handicrafts"
 1420 1620 flame n 1: the process of combustion of inflammable materials
           producing heat and light and (often) smoke; "fire was one
 1421 1585 embrace n 1: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in
           greeting or affection) [syn: {embrace}, {embracing},
 1422 1531 cage n 1: an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or
           animals can be kept [syn: {cage}, {coop}]
 1423 1642 pronounced adj 1: strongly marked; easily noticeable; "walked with a
           marked limp"; "a pronounced flavor of cinnamon" [syn:
           {marked},
 1424 1542 fog n 1: droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
 1425 1866 dense adj 1: permitting little if any light to pass through because
           of denseness of matter; "dense smoke"; "heavy fog";
 1426 1608 bureaucratic adj 1: of or relating to or resembling a bureaucrat or
           bureaucracy; "his bureaucratic behavior annoyed his
 1427 1598 Arabia n 1: a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf;
           strategically important for its oil resources [syn:
 1428 1947 seasonal adj 1: occurring at or dependent on a particular season;
           "seasonal labor"; "a seasonal rise in unemployment" [ant:
 1429 1758 quantitative adj 1: expressible as a quantity or relating to or
           susceptible of measurement; "export wheat without
           quantitative
 1430 1451 carol n 1: joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
           [syn: {carol}, {Christmas carol}]
 1431 1446 decoration n 1: something used to beautify [syn: {decoration},
           {ornament}, {ornamentation}]
 1432 1519 curiously adv 1: in a manner differing from the usual or expected;
           "had a curiously husky voice"; "he's behaving rather
           peculiarly"
 1433 1463 Lincoln n 1: 16th President of the United States; saved the Union
           during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves;
           was
 1434 1435 limitation n 1: a principle that limits the extent of something; "I
           am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"
 1435 1806 liaison n 1: a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship [syn:
           {affair}, {affaire}, {intimacy}, {liaison}, {involvement},
 1436 1460 enjoyable adj 1: affording satisfaction or pleasure; "the company was
           enjoyable"; "found her praise gratifying"; "full of
 1437 1447 brandy n 1: distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
 1438 1483 Blackburn n 1: black-and-white North American wood warbler having an
           orange-and-black head and throat [syn: {Blackburn},
 1439 1454 scream n 1: sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the
           neighbors" [syn: {scream}, {screaming}, {shriek},
           {shrieking},
 1440 1441 poison n 1: any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a
           living organism [syn: {poison}, {toxicant}, {poisonous
 1441 1443 passionate adj 1: having or expressing strong emotions [ant:
           {passionless}]
 1442 1474 clarify v 1: make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the
           mystery surrounding her death" [syn: {clarify}, {clear
           up},
 1443 1480 prescribed adj 1: set down as a rule or guide 2: fixed or established
           especially by order or command; "at the
 1444 1904 gall n 1: an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting
           or badly adjusted saddle [syn: {saddle sore}, {gall}]
 1445 1640 embarrassing adj 1: hard to deal with; especially causing pain or
           embarrassment; "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult)
 1446 2168 decorative adj 1: serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose;
           "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were
 1447 1469 agony n 1: intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical
           pain; "an agony of doubt"; "the torments of the damned"
 1448 1559 unexpectedly adv 1: in a way that was not expected; "her brother
           showed up at the wedding out of the blue" [syn:
           {unexpectedly}, {out
 1449 1710 maker n 1: a person who makes things [syn: {maker}, {shaper}] 2:
           terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God [syn:
           {Godhead},
 1450 1459 handy adj 1: easy to reach; "found a handy spot for the can opener"
           [syn: {handy}, {ready to hand(p)}]
 1451 1589 comparing n 1: the act of examining resemblances; "they made a
           comparison of noise levels"; "the fractions selected for
           comparison
 1452 1465 solidarity n 1: a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among
           members of a group
 1453 1685 proportional adj 1: properly related in size or degree or other
           measurable characteristics; usually followed by `to'; "the
 1454 1456 squeeze n 1: the act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her
           cheek a playful squeeze" [syn: {squeeze}, {squeezing}]
 1455 1606 lecturer n 1: a public lecturer at certain universities [syn:
           {lector}, {lecturer}, {reader}]
 1456 1577 sideways adv 1: with one side forward or to the front; "turned
           sideways to show the profile"; "crabs seeming to walk
           sidewise"
 1457 1564 Romance adj 1: relating to languages derived from Latin; "Romance
           languages" [syn: {Romance}, {Latin}]
 1458 1629 provisional adj 1: under terms not final or fully worked out or
           agreed upon; "probationary employees"; "a provisional
           government";
 1459 1609 hood n 1: an aggressive and violent young criminal [syn: {hood},
           {hoodlum}, {goon}, {punk}, {thug}, {tough}, {toughie},
 1460 2055 elephant n 1: five-toed pachyderm 2: the symbol of the Republican
           Party; introduced in cartoons by
 1461 1553 trusted adj 1: (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence; "a sure
           (or trusted) friend" [syn: {sure}, {trusted}]
 1462 1675 Ron n 1: a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria [syn: {Ron},
           {Bokkos}, {Daffo}]
 1463 1828 lunchtime n 1: the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch; "he
           observed a regular lunchtime" [syn: {lunchtime}, {lunch
 1464 1575 unrest n 1: a state of agitation or turbulent change or development;
           "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social
 1465 1622 staircase n 1: a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a
           set of steps [syn: {stairway}, {staircase}]
 1466 1544 respected adj 1: receiving deferential regard; "a respected family"
           [syn: {respected}, {well-thought-of}]
 1467 1578 predecessor n 1: one who precedes you in time (as in holding a
           position or office)
 1468 1644 municipal adj 1: relating or belonging to or characteristic of a
           municipality; "municipal government"; "municipal bonds";
 1469 1795 arena n 1: a particular environment or walk of life; "his social
           sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment";
 1470 1500 answering adj 1: replying; "an answering glance"; "an answering
           smile" [syn: {answering}, {respondent}]
 1471 1574 voltage n 1: the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that
           produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in
 1472 1568 heroin n 1: a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly
           addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection
 1473 1556 emphasise v 1: give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture
           emphasized her words" [syn: {underscore}, {underline},
 1474 1725 clerical adj 1: of or relating to clerks; "clerical work" 2: of or
           relating to the clergy; "clerical collar"
 1475 2227 warehouse n 1: a storehouse for goods and merchandise [syn:
           {warehouse}, {storage warehouse}]
 1476 2015 cooked adj 1: having been prepared for eating by the application of
           heat [ant: {raw}]
 1477 1584 offensive adj 1: violating or tending to violate or offend against;
           "violative of the principles of liberty"; "considered
 1478 1503 exceptionally adv 1: to an exceptional degree; "it worked
           exceptionally well"
 1479 1693 burial n 1: the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave [syn: {burial},
           {entombment}, {inhumation}, {interment}, {sepulture}]
 1480 1493 pursuing adj 1: following in order to overtake or capture or as
           accompaniment to such pursuit; "the fox fled from the
 1481 1634 heather n 1: common Old World heath represented by many varieties;
           low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
           [syn:
 1482 1538 drain n 1: emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run
           out of it [syn: {drain}, {drainage}]
 1483 1776 bitch n 1: an unpleasant difficulty; "this problem is a real bitch"
           2: a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is
 1484 1764 worrying adj 1: causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing
           (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something
 1485 1550 recruit n 1: a recently enlisted soldier [syn: {recruit}, {military
           recruit}]
 1486 1494 lone adj 1: lacking companions or companionship; "he was alone when
           we met him"; "she is alone much of the time"; "the lone
 1487 1489 governed n 1: the body of people who are citizens of a particular
           government; "governments derive their just powers from the
 1488 1535 pa n 1: an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby
           talk [syn: {dad}, {dada}, {daddy}, {pa}, {papa}, {pappa},
 1489 1616 halfway adv 1: at half the distance; at the middle; "he was halfway
           down the ladder when he fell" [syn: {halfway}, {midway}]
 1490 1509 appraisal n 1: the classification of someone or something with
           respect to its worth [syn: {appraisal}, {assessment}]
 1491 1674 accumulation n 1: an increase by natural growth or addition [syn:
           {accretion}, {accumulation}]
 1492 1617 threaten v 1: pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution
           is endangering the crops" [syn: {endanger}, {jeopardize},
 1493 1522 pulse n 1: (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal
           electrical state (or a series of such transients); "the
 1494 1661 literacy n 1: the ability to read and write [ant: {analphabetism},
           {illiteracy}]
 1495 1908 Wordsworth n 1: a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by
           the Lake District where he spent most of his life
           (1770-1850) [syn:
 1496 1745 twelfth adj 1: coming next after the eleventh and just before the
           thirteenth in position [syn: {twelfth}, {12th}]
 1497 1502 photographic adj 1: relating to photography or obtained by using
           photography; "photographic equipment"
 1498 1581 stunning adj 1: commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people
           turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never
 1499 1501 revenge n 1: action taken in return for an injury or offense [syn:
           {retaliation}, {revenge}]
 1500 1592 bury v 1: cover from sight; "Afghani women buried under their burkas"
           2: place in a grave or tomb; "Stalin was buried behind the
 1501 1565 reversed adj 1: turned inside out and resewn; "the reversed collar
           looked as good as new"
 1502 1602 pottery n 1: ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln [syn:
           {pottery}, {clayware}]
 1503 1547 flies n 1: (theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the
           audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
 1504 1603 departmental adj 1: of or relating to a department; "departmental
           policy"
 1505 1731 accompany v 1: be present or associated with an event or entity;
           "French fries come with the hamburger"; "heart attacks are
 1506 1534 perceive v 1: to become aware of through the senses; "I could
           perceive the ship coming over the horizon" [syn:
           {perceive},
 1507 2014 instrumental adj 1: relating to or designed for or performed on
           musical instruments; "instrumental compositions"; "an
 1508 1571 hiding n 1: the activity of keeping something secret [syn:
           {concealment}, {concealing}, {hiding}]
 1509 1549 bourgeois adj 1: (according to Marxist thought) being of the
           property- owning class and exploitive of the working class
 1510 2140 Whitehall n 1: a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar
           Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many
           government offices
 1511 1563 unlawful adj 1: not conforming to legality, moral law, or social
           convention; "an unconventional marriage"; "improper
 1512 1521 scratch n 1: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off [syn:
           {abrasion}, {scratch}, {scrape}, {excoriation}]
 1513 1650 Muslim adj 1: of or relating to or supporting Islamism; "Islamic art"
           [syn: {Muslim}, {Moslem}, {Islamic}]
 1514 1655 capability n 1: the quality of being capable -- physically or
           intellectually or legally; "he worked to the limits of his
 1515 1528 inquest n 1: an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
 1516 1537 frost n 1: ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on
           objects outside) [syn: {frost}, {hoar}, {hoarfrost},
           {rime}]
 1517 1680 freight n 1: goods carried by a large vehicle [syn: {cargo},
           {lading}, {freight}, {load}, {loading}, {payload},
           {shipment},
 1518 2353 electron n 1: an elementary particle with negative charge [syn:
           {electron}, {negatron}]
 1519 1572 choir n 1: a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony 2: a
           family of similar musical instrument playing together
           [syn:
 1520 2087 academy n 1: a secondary school (usually private) 2: an institution
           for the advancement of art or science or
 1521 1737 steal n 1: an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the
           auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price" [syn:
 1522 1618 plasma n 1: the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that
           contains no cells, but in which the blood cells
 1523 1707 overhead adv 1: above your head; in the sky; "planes were flying
           overhead"
 1524 1709 maid n 1: a female domestic [syn: {maid}, {maidservant}, {housemaid},
           {amah}]
 1525 1711 ivory n 1: a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of
           the tusks of elephants and walruses [syn: {ivory}, {tusk}]
 1526 1686 notorious adj 1: known widely and usually unfavorably; "a notorious
           gangster"; "the tenderloin district was notorious for
 1527 1677 jungle n 1: a location marked by an intense competition and struggle
           for survival
 1528 1921 illusion n 1: an erroneous mental representation [syn: {illusion},
           {semblance}]
 1529 1799 trivial adj 1: (informal) small and of little importance; "a fiddling
           sum of money"; "a footling gesture"; "our worries are
 1530 2208 Iranian adj 1: of or relating to Iran or its people or language or
           culture; "Iranian mountains"; "Iranian security police"
 1531 1562 covenant n 1: a signed written agreement between two or more parties
           (nations) to perform some action [syn: {covenant},
 1532 1697 convenience n 1: the state of being suitable or opportune; "chairs
           arranged for his own convenience"
 1533 1566 commodity n 1: articles of commerce [syn: {commodity}, {trade good},
           {good}]
 1534 2178 practised adj 1: skillful after much practice [syn: {practiced},
           {practised}]
 1535 1768 Pr n 1: a soft yellowish-white trivalent metallic element of the rare
           earth group; can be recovered from bastnasite or
 1536 1876 Leo n 1: (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
           [syn: {Leo}, {Lion}]
 1537 1690 fossil adj 1: characteristic of a fossil n 1: someone whose style is
           out of fashion [syn: {dodo}, {fogy},
 1538 1751 domination n 1: social control by dominating 2: power to dominate or
           defeat; "mastery of the seas" [syn:
 1539 1561 critique n 1: an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation
           (as of a book or play) [syn: {review}, {critique},
           {critical
 1540 2080 tumour n 1: an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
           [syn: {tumor}, {tumour}, {neoplasm}]
 1541 1678 indoor adj 1: located, suited for, or taking place within a building;
           "indoor activities for a rainy day"; "an indoor pool"
 1542 1625 ego n 1: an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
           [syn: {ego}, {egotism}, {self-importance}]
 1543 1747 restrictive adj 1: serving to restrict; "teenagers eager to escape
           restrictive home environments" [ant: {unrestrictive}]
 1544 2158 recorder n 1: equipment for making records [syn: {recorder},
           {recording equipment}, {recording machine}]
 1545 1662 differentiation n 1: a discrimination between things as different and
           distinct; "it is necessary to make a distinction between
           love and
 1546 1557 dealings n 1: social or verbal interchange (usually followed by
           `with') [syn: {dealings}, {traffic}]
 1547 1552 fever n 1: a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a
           symptom of infection [syn: {fever}, {febrility},
           {febricity},
 1548 2072 cancel n 1: a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat [syn:
           {natural}, {cancel}]
 1549 1659 appropriately adv 1: in an appropriate manner; "he was appropriately
           dressed" [syn: {appropriately}, {suitably}, {fittingly},
 1550 2424 recreation n 1: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates;
           "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists";
           "for
 1551 1638 metre n 1: the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme
           International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) [syn:
 1552 1652 extensively adv 1: in a widespread way; "oxidation ponds are
           extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest"
 1553 1699 tops adj 1: of the highest quality; "an ace reporter"; "a crack
           shot"; "a first-rate golfer"; "a super party"; "played
 1554 1800 refuge n 1: a safe place; "He ran to safety" [syn: {safety},
           {refuge}] 2: something or someone turned to for assistance
           or security;
 1555 1730 questioning adj 1: perplexed (as if being expected to know something
           that you do not know); "he had a quizzical expression"
           [syn:
 1556 1595 fighter n 1: someone who fights (or is fighting) [syn: {combatant},
           {battler}, {belligerent}, {fighter}, {scrapper}]
 1557 1591 declare v 1: state emphatically and authoritatively; "He declared
           that he needed more money to carry out the task he was
           charged
 1558 2683 copyright n 1: a document granting exclusive right to publish and
           sell literary or musical or artistic work [syn:
           {copyright},
 1559 1953 viewers n 1: the audience reached by television [syn: {viewing
           audience}, {TV audience}, {viewers}]
 1560 1639 Holmes n 1: a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle [syn:
           {Sherlock Holmes}, {Holmes}]
 1561 1586 continuously adv 1: at every point; "The function is continuously
           differentiable"
 1562 1963 catering n 1: providing food and services
 1563 1567 Ukraine n 1: a republic in southeastern Europe; formerly a European
           soviet; the center of the original Russian state which
           came
 1564 1590 rubber adj 1: returned for lack of funds; "a rubber check"; "a no-
           good check" [syn: {rubber}, {no-good}]
 1565 1582 repetition n 1: an event that repeats; "the events today were a
           repeat of yesterday's" [syn: {repeat}, {repetition}]
 1566 1588 coincidence n 1: an event that might have been arranged although it
           was really accidental [syn: {coincidence}, {happenstance}]
 1567 1570 verbal adj 1: communicated in the form of words; "verbal imagery"; "a
           verbal protest"
 1568 1772 honourable adj 1: worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and
           respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life";
           "honorable
 1569 1627 constituted adj 1: brought about or set up or accepted; especially
           long established; "the established social order";
           "distrust
 1570 1788 verb n 1: the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
           2: a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or
           state
 1571 2245 hemisphere n 1: half of the terrestrial globe 2: half of a sphere
 1572 1696 capitalist adj 1: of or relating to capitalism or capitalists; "a
           capitalist nation"; "capitalistic methods and incentives"
 1573 1587 builder n 1: a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase
           their cleansing action [syn: {builder}, {detergent
           builder}]
 1574 1957 virtual adj 1: being actually such in almost every respect; "a
           practical failure"; "the once elegant temple lay in
           virtual ruin"
 1575 1657 vice n 1: moral weakness [syn: {frailty}, {vice}] 2: a specific form
           of evildoing; "vice offends the moral
 1576 1853 unprecedented adj 1: having no precedent; novel; "an unprecedented
           expansion in population and industry" [ant: {precedented}]
 1577 1660 shaft n 1: a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer 2: an
           aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and
 1578 1600 pudding n 1: any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes;
           "corn pudding"
 1579 1645 mighty adv 1: (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree;
           "the baby is mighty cute"; "he's mighty tired"; "it is
 1580 1669 vicious adj 1: (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to
           inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal
 1581 1770 spine n 1: the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton
           and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"
 1582 1804 ruler n 1: a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
           [syn: {ruler}, {swayer}]
 1583 2090 slave n 1: a person who is owned by someone 2: someone who works as
           hard as a slave [syn: {slave},
 1584 1676 Palestine n 1: a former British mandate on the east coast of the
           Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948
 1585 1621 fiercely adv 1: in a physically fierce manner; "silence broken by
           dogs barking ferociously"; "they fought fiercely" [syn:
 1586 1607 contemporaries n 1: all the people living at the same time or of
           approximately the same age [syn: {coevals},
           {contemporaries},
 1587 1694 bail n 1: (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman
           if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial;
 1588 1704 commentary n 1: a written explanation or criticism or illustration
           that is added to a book or other textual material; "he
           wrote an
 1589 1752 canon n 1: a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally
           established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or
 1590 1807 Romans n 1: a New Testament book containing an exposition of the
           doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58 [syn: {Epistle
           of
 1591 1666 dislike n 1: an inclination to withhold approval from some person or
           group [syn: {disfavor}, {disfavour}, {dislike},
 1592 1755 blowing n 1: processing that involves blowing a gas
 1593 2559 Thailand n 1: a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward
           along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula; "Thailand
           is the
 1594 2283 realism n 1: the attribute of accepting the facts of life and
           favoring practicality and literal truth [syn: {realism},
 1595 1722 fragile adj 1: easily broken or damaged or destroyed; "a kite too
           delicate to fly safely"; "fragile porcelain plates";
 1596 1679 missile n 1: a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear
           explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
 1597 2046 Harrison n 1: English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990) [syn:
           {Harrison}, {Rex Harrison}, {Sir Rex Harrison}, {Reginald
 1598 1604 altar n 1: the table in Christian churches where communion is given
           [syn: {altar}, {communion table}, {Lord's table}]
 1599 2088 velocity n 1: distance travelled per unit time [syn: {speed},
           {velocity}]
 1600 1815 pending adj 1: awaiting conclusion or confirmation; "business still
           pending"
 1601 1741 potato n 1: an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of
           Ireland [syn: {potato}, {white potato}, {Irish potato},
 1602 1605 Portsmouth n 1: a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth
           River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
 1603 1626 doubtless adv 1: without doubt; certainly; "it's undoubtedly very
           beautiful" [syn: {undoubtedly}, {doubtless},
 1604 1641 bleak adj 1: offering little or no hope; "the future looked black";
           "prospects were bleak"; "Life in the Aran Islands has
 1605 1649 patten n 1: footwear usually with wooden soles [syn: {clog}, {geta},
           {patten}, {sabot}]
 1606 2238 kettle n 1: a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
           [syn: {kettle}, {boiler}]
 1607 1743 contractual adj 1: relating to or part of a binding legal agreement;
           "contractual obligations"
 1608 1656 appetite n 1: a feeling of craving something; "an appetite for life";
           "the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as
 1609 1831 graduate adj 1: of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree;
           "graduate courses" [syn: {graduate(a)}, {postgraduate}]
 1610 1683 grab n 1: a mechanical device for gripping an object 2: the act of
           catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the
 1611 1654 disruption n 1: an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity;
           "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a
           gap in
 1612 2067 disclosure n 1: the speech act of making something evident [syn:
           {disclosure}, {revelation}, {revealing}]
 1613 1846 archaeological adj 1: related to or dealing with or devoted to
           archaeology; "an archaeological dig"; "a dramatic
           archaeological
 1614 1688 transform v 1: subject to a mathematical transformation 2: change or
           alter in form, appearance, or nature; "This
 1615 1643 membrane n 1: a thin pliable sheet of material 2: a pliable sheet of
           tissue that covers or lines or connects
 1616 1935 greens n 1: any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems
           eaten as vegetables [syn: {greens}, {green}, {leafy
           vegetable}]
 1617 1702 towel n 1: a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for
           drying or wiping
 1618 1664 plaster n 1: a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens
           into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings
 1619 1712 Hussein n 1: Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of
           Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937) [syn: {Hussein},
 1620 1760 formulation n 1: a substance prepared according to a formula; "the
           physician prescribed a commercial preparation of the
           medicine" [syn:
 1621 1687 Florida n 1: a state in southeastern United States between the
           Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate
           states
 1622 1658 satisfying adj 1: providing abundant nourishment; "a hearty meal";
           "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"; "four
           square
 1623 2579 locate v 1: discover the location of; determine the place of; find by
           searching or examining; "Can you locate your cousins in
           the
 1624 1646 intent adj 1: giving or marked by complete attention to; "that
           engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in
 1625 1774 fur n 1: the dressed hairy coat of a mammal [syn: {fur}, {pelt}] 2:
           dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or
           seal
 1626 1691 decay n 1: the process of gradually becoming inferior 2: a gradual
           decrease; as of stored charge or current [syn:
 1627 1761 census n 1: a periodic count of the population [syn: {census}, {nose
           count}, {nosecount}]
 1628 2229 manners n 1: social deportment; "he has the manners of a pig"
 1629 1869 provoked adj 1: incited, especially deliberately, to anger;
           "aggravated by passive resistance"; "the provoked animal
           attacked the
 1630 1771 Morton n 1: United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New
           Orleans jazz (1885-1941) [syn: {Morton}, {Jelly Roll
 1631 2172 meg n 1: the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
           [syn: {million}, {1000000}, {one thousand thousand},
           {meg}]
 1632 1637 skipper n 1: a student who fails to attend classes 2: an officer who
           is licensed to command a merchant ship [syn:
 1633 1732 leap n 1: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards [syn:
           {leap}, {leaping}, {spring}, {saltation}, {bound},
 1634 1762 hastily adv 1: in a hurried or hasty manner; "the way they buried him
           so hurriedly was disgraceful"; "hastily, he scanned the
 1635 1778 fundamentally adv 1: in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very
           nature; "He is basically dishonest"; "the argument was
 1636 1647 Arctic adj 1: of or relating to the Arctic; "the Arctic summer" [syn:
           {north-polar}, {Arctic}]
 1637 1777 scholarship n 1: financial aid provided to a student on the basis of
           academic merit
 1638 1769 Madrid n 1: the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain;
           home of an outstanding art museum [syn: {Madrid}, {capital
 1639 1750 horn n 1: a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud
           noise when you blow through it
 1640 1653 forbidden adj 1: excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in
           our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo
 1641 1681 attainment n 1: the act of achieving an aim; "the attainment of
           independence"
 1642 1823 promptly adv 1: with little or no delay; "the rescue squad arrived
           promptly"; "come here, quick!" [syn: {promptly},
 1643 1875 metaphor n 1: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to
           refer to something that it does not literally denote in
           order to
 1644 1682 nationally adv 1: with regard to a nation taken as a whole; "a
           nationally uniform culture"
 1645 2218 mechanics n 1: the branch of physics concerned with the motion of
           bodies in a frame of reference
 1646 1665 intercourse n 1: communication between individuals [syn:
           {intercourse}, {social intercourse}]
 1647 1717 Amsterdam n 1: an industrial center and the nominal capital of the
           Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat
 1648 1705 statue n 1: a sculpture representing a human or animal
 1649 1844 pact n 1: a written agreement between two states or sovereigns [syn:
           {treaty}, {pact}, {accord}]
 1650 1708 marking n 1: a distinguishing symbol; "the owner's mark was on all
           the sheep" [syn: {marker}, {marking}, {mark}]
 1651 1865 Hungarian adj 1: relating to or characteristic of Hungary; "Hungarian
           folk music" [syn: {Hungarian}, {Magyar}]
 1652 1978 fare n 1: an agenda of things to do; "they worked rapidly down the
           menu of reports" [syn: {menu}, {fare}]
 1653 2027 financially adv 1: from a financial point of view; "this was
           financially unattractive"
 1654 1915 deprivation n 1: a state of extreme poverty [syn: {privation},
           {want}, {deprivation}, {neediness}]
 1655 1850 clearance n 1: the distance by which one thing clears another; the
           space between them
 1656 1742 appealing adj 1: able to attract interest or draw favorable
           attention; "He added an appealing and memorable figure to
           popular
 1657 1663 urgently adv 1: with great urgency; "health care reform is needed
           urgently"; "the soil desperately needed potash" [syn:
 1658 1830 sodium n 1: a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal
           group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially
 1659 1861 barrel n 1: a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
           [syn: {barrel}, {gun barrel}]
 1660 1911 stiff adv 1: extremely; "bored stiff"; "frightened stiff" 2: in a
           stiff manner; "his hands lay stiffly" [syn: {stiffly},
 1661 2078 lately adv 1: in the recent past; "he was in Paris recently"; "lately
           the rules have been enforced"; "as late as yesterday she
 1662 1667 dozens n 1: a large number or amount; "made lots of new friends";
           "she amassed stacks of newspapers" [syn: {tons}, {dozens},
 1663 1718 urgency n 1: the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent
           necessity
 1664 1941 offshore adv 1: away from shore; away from land; "cruising three
           miles offshore" [ant: {onshore}]
 1665 1733 interactive adj 1: used especially of drugs or muscles that work
           together so the total effect is greater than the sum of
           the two (or
 1666 2291 drill n 1: a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making
           holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by
 1667 1668 detection n 1: the perception that something has occurred or some
           state exists; "early detection can often lead to a cure"
           [syn:
 1668 1724 deserved adj 1: properly deserved; "a merited success" [syn:
           {merited}, {deserved}] [ant: {unmerited}]
 1669 2294 vanished adj 1: having passed out of existence; "vanished
           civilizations"
 1670 2310 torch n 1: a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some
           flammable substance
 1671 1703 scoring n 1: evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score;
           "what he disliked about teaching was all the grading he
           had
 1672 1923 reliance n 1: certainty based on past experience; "he wrote the paper
           with considerable reliance on the work of other
 1673 1716 debtor n 1: a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the
           obligation of paying a debt [syn: {debtor}, {debitor}]
 1674 2430 adjusted adj 1: altered to accommodate to certain requirements or
           bring into a proper relation; "an adjusted insurance
           claim";
 1675 2260 Rex n 1: a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom [syn: {king}, {male
           monarch}, {Rex}] [ant: {female monarch}, {queen}, {queen
 1676 1786 Powell n 1: United States general who was the first African American
           to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of
           State
 1677 2135 judging n 1: the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing
           conclusions [syn: {judgment}, {judgement}, {judging}]
 1678 1749 Indonesia n 1: a republic in southeastern Asia on an archipelago
           including more than 13,000 islands; achieved independence
           from the
 1679 2531 nuts adj 1: informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used
           to drive my husband balmy" [syn: {balmy}, {barmy},
 1680 2052 ethics n 1: motivation based on ideas of right and wrong [syn:
           {ethical motive}, {ethics}, {morals}, {morality}]
 1681 1798 attacking adj 1: disposed to attack [syn: {assaultive},
           {attacking(a)}]
 1682 1700 magical adj 1: possessing or using or characteristic of or
           appropriate to supernatural powers; "charming
           incantations"; "magic
 1683 1890 hazard n 1: a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or
           misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" [syn:
 1684 1817 hay n 1: grass mowed and cured for use as fodder v 1: convert (plant
           material) into hay
 1685 2636 oppose v 1: be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on
           abortion"
 1686 1689 memorandum n 1: a written proposal or reminder [syn: {memo},
           {memorandum}, {memoranda}]
 1687 1810 eternal adj 1: continuing forever or indefinitely; "the ageless
           themes of love and revenge"; "eternal truths"; "life
 1688 2036 teenager n 1: a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
           [syn: {adolescent}, {stripling}, {teenager}, {teen}]
 1689 1971 memorable adj 1: worth remembering
 1690 1781 fuss n 1: an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there
           was a terrible flap about the theft" [syn: {dither},
 1691 2008 doubled adj 1: twice as great or many; "ate a double portion"; "the
           dose is doubled"; "a twofold increase" [syn: {double},
 1692 1880 DC n 1: the district occupied entirely by the city of Washington;
           chosen by George Washington as the site of the capital of
 1693 1756 bodily adv 1: in bodily form; "he was translated bodily to heaven"
           adj 1: of or relating to or belonging to the body; "a
           bodily
 1694 1698 ankle n 1: a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and
           fibula and the proximal end of the talus [syn: {ankle},
 1695 1789 projected adj 1: extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary;
           "the jutting limb of a tree"; "massive projected
           buttresses";
 1696 1701 cylinder n 1: a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two
           parallel planes (the bases)
 1697 1812 carved adj 1: made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or
           literary); "the carved fretwork"; "an intricately carved
 1698 1726 belly n 1: the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax
           and the pelvis [syn: {abdomen}, {venter}, {stomach},
 1699 4025 trustee n 1: a person (or institution) to whom legal title to
           property is entrusted to use for another's benefit [syn:
           {trustee},
 1700 1714 nominal adj 1: relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a
           name; "the Russian system of nominal brevity"; "a nominal
           lists
 1701 1766 civilian adj 1: associated with civil life or performed by persons
           who are not active members of the military; "civilian
 1702 1720 talented adj 1: endowed with talent or talents; "a gifted writer"
           [syn: {talented}, {gifted}] [ant: {talentless},
           {untalented}]
 1703 1728 secretion n 1: the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some
           substance [syn: {secretion}, {secernment}]
 1704 1899 counting n 1: the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending
           order; "the counting continued for several hours" [syn:
           {count},
 1705 1767 syntactic adj 1: of or relating to or conforming to the rules of
           syntax; "the syntactic rules of a language" [syn:
           {syntactic},
 1706 2585 reed n 1: tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems
           especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
 1707 1721 patrol n 1: a detachment used for security or reconnaissance 2: the
           activity of going around or through an area at regular
 1708 1738 neglected adj 1: disregarded; "his cries were unheeded"; "Shaw's
           neglected one-act comedy, `A Village Wooing'"; "her
           ignored advice"
 1709 2804 murderer n 1: a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the
           unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
           [syn:
 1710 1837 mineral adj 1: relating to minerals; "mineral elements"; "mineral
           deposits"
 1711 1896 infrastructure n 1: the basic structure or features of a system or
           organization [syn: {infrastructure}, {substructure}]
 1712 1765 Gibson n 1: United States illustrator remembered for his creation of
           the `Gibson girl' (1867-1944) [syn: {Gibson}, {C. D.
 1713 2685 wit n 1: a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has
           the power to evoke laughter [syn: {wit}, {humor},
 1714 1748 manipulation n 1: exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for
           one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was
 1715 1838 incapable adj 1: (followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability;
           "incapable of carrying a tune"; "he is incapable of
 1716 1775 disturbance n 1: activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or
           interruption; "the term `distress' connotes some degree of
           perturbation
 1717 1833 amateur adj 1: engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained
           valuable experience in amateur theatricals";
 1718 1719 understandable adj 1: capable of being apprehended or understood
           [syn: {apprehensible}, {intelligible}, {graspable},
 1719 1920 undermine v 1: destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The
           Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war"
 1720 1735 thread n 1: a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool
           or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving [syn: {thread},
 1721 1874 overview n 1: a general summary of a subject; "the treasurer gave a
           brief overview of the financial consequences"
 1722 1734 exchequer n 1: the funds of a government or institution or individual
           [syn: {treasury}, {exchequer}]
 1723 1809 edited adj 1: improved or corrected by critical editing; "the emended
           text" [syn: {emended}, {edited}]
 1724 1787 detention n 1: a state of being confined (usually for a short time);
           "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner
           is on
 1725 1754 courtyard n 1: an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or
           buildings; "the house was built around an inner court"
           [syn: {court},
 1726 1821 asylum n 1: a shelter from danger or hardship [syn: {refuge},
           {sanctuary}, {asylum}]
 1727 1832 Armstrong n 1: United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on
           the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-) [syn: {Armstrong}, {Neil
 1728 2034 sheriff n 1: the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
 1729 1980 Richardson n 1: United States architect (1838-1886) [syn:
           {Richardson}, {Henry Hobson Richardson}]
 1730 1740 quest n 1: a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria;
           "the pursuit of love"; "life is more than the pursuance of
 1731 1852 astonishing adj 1: surprising greatly; "she does an amazing amount of
           work"; "the dog was capable of astonishing tricks" [syn:
 1732 2123 loop n 1: fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole
           to permit the attachment of cords or lines [syn:
           {cringle},
 1733 1937 intestinal adj 1: of or relating to or inside the intestines;
           "intestinal disease" [syn: {intestinal}, {enteric},
           {enteral}]
 1734 1808 eighties n 1: the decade from 1880 to 1889 [syn: {eighties}, {1880s}]
           2: the decade from 1980 to 1989 [syn: {eighties}, {1980s}]
 1735 2202 telecom n 1: (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages
           over a distance electronically [syn: {telecommunication},
 1736 1757 sticky adj 1: having the sticky properties of an adhesive [syn:
           {gluey}, {glutinous}, {gummy}, {mucilaginous}, {pasty},
 1737 1785 Serbian adj 1: of or relating to the people or language or culture of
           the region of Serbia
 1738 1759 midland adj 1: of or coming from the middle of a region or country;
           "upcountry districts" [syn: {interior}, {midland},
 1739 1894 treasure n 1: accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.;
           "the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the
 1740 3069 reasoning adj 1: endowed with the capacity to reason [syn:
           {intelligent}, {reasoning(a)}, {thinking(a)}]
 1741 1791 papal adj 1: proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or
           the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles;
           "papal
 1742 1783 assertion n 1: a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no
           supporting evidence were necessary) [syn: {assertion},
 1743 1813 cart n 1: a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by
           an animal
 1744 1925 Tours n 1: an industrial city in western France on the Loire River
 1745 2354 telly n 1: an electronic device that receives television signals and
           displays them on a screen; "the British call a tv set a
 1746 1858 Saddam n 1: Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of
           Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937) [syn: {Hussein},
 1747 1826 quit v 1: put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your
           little brother" [syn: {discontinue}, {stop}, {cease},
           {give
 1748 2000 noticeable adj 1: capable or worthy of being perceived; "noticeable
           shadows under her eyes"; "noticeable for its vivid
           historical
 1749 2091 Jacob n 1: French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied
           regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920) [syn:
           {Jacob},
 1750 1834 glen n 1: a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
 1751 1793 defining n 1: any process serving to define the shape of something
           [syn: {shaping}, {defining}]
 1752 1753 completing adj 1: acting as or providing a complement (something that
           completes the whole) [syn: {complemental},
 1753 1779 complementary adj 1: of words or propositions so related that each is
           the negation of the other; "`male' and `female' are
 1754 2073 chartered adj 1: hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of
           travelers; "a chartered plane"; "the chartered buses
 1755 1952 bicycle n 1: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by
           foot pedals [syn: {bicycle}, {bike}, {wheel}, {cycle}]
 1756 1763 ambiguity n 1: an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from
           its context
 1757 1960 specialised adj 1: developed or designed for a special activity or
           function; "a specialized tool" [syn: {specialized},
           {specialised}]
 1758 1999 reinforce v 1: make stronger; "he reinforced the concrete" [syn:
           {reinforce}, {reenforce}]
 1759 1848 mankind n 1: all of the living human inhabitants of the earth; "all
           the world loves a lover"; "she always used `humankind'
           because
 1760 1792 frontier n 1: a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a
           country; "the individualism of the frontier in Andrew
           Jackson's day"
 1761 1842 cluster n 1: a grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of
           trees"; "a cluster of admirers" [syn: {bunch}, {clump},
 1762 1877 Hastings n 1: United States architect who formed and important
           architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
 1763 1867 ambiguous adj 1: open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain
           nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead;
 1764 2331 Warren n 1: United States writer and poet (1905-1989) [syn: {Warren},
           {Robert Penn Warren}]
 1765 2409 gossip n 1: light informal conversation for social occasions [syn:
           {chitchat}, {chit-chat}, {chit chat}, {small talk}, {gab},
 1766 2057 citizenship n 1: the status of a citizen with rights and duties 2:
           conduct as a citizen; "award for good citizenship"
 1767 1918 shattered adj 1: ruined or disrupted; "our shattered dreams of peace
           and prosperity"; "a tattered remnant of its former
           strength";
 1768 2401 pet adj 1: preferred above all others and treated with partiality;
           "the favored child" [syn: {favored}, {favorite(a)},
 1769 2361 nitrogen n 1: a common nonmetallic element that is normally a
           colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas;
           constitutes 78
 1770 1780 swan n 1: stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and
           usually white plumage as adult
 1771 1919 multimedia n 1: transmission that combine media of communication
           (text and graphics and sound etc.) [syn: {multimedia},
           {multimedia
 1772 1773 helpless adj 1: lacking in or deprived of strength or power; "lying
           ill and helpless"; "helpless with laughter" [syn:
           {helpless},
 1773 1870 gloom n 1: a state of partial or total darkness; "he struck a match
           to dispel the gloom" [syn: {gloom}, {somberness},
 1774 2221 ex adj 1: out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance";
           "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas" [syn:
 1775 1811 disturbing adj 1: causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing
           (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something
 1776 1907 brochure n 1: a small book usually having a paper cover [syn:
           {booklet}, {brochure}, {folder}, {leaflet}, {pamphlet}]
 1777 1862 sulphur n 1: an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic
           element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many
 1778 2252 fold n 1: an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the
           napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her
 1779 1794 compensate v 1: adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the
           effects or air resistance" [syn: {compensate},
           {counterbalance},
 1780 1857 shining adj 1: marked by exceptional merit; "had shining virtues and
           few faults"; "a shining example"
 1781 2061 feasible adj 1: capable of being done with means at hand and
           circumstances as they are [syn: {feasible}, {executable},
 1782 2006 exploited adj 1: developed or used to greatest advantage [ant:
           {undeveloped}, {unexploited}]
 1783 1820 amnesty n 1: a period during which offenders are exempt from
           punishment 2: a warrant granting release from punishment
           for an offense
 1784 2108 stays n 1: a woman's close-fitting foundation garment [syn: {corset},
           {girdle}, {stays}]
 1785 1854 spray n 1: a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for
           spraying
 1786 1805 pine n 1: a coniferous tree [syn: {pine}, {pine tree}, {true pine}]
           2: straight-grained durable and often resinous white to
 1787 1818 differential adj 1: relating to or showing a difference;
           "differential treatment"
 1788 1790 vacant adj 1: void of thought or knowledge; "a vacant mind" 2:
           without an occupant or incumbent; "the throne is never
 1789 1840 optimism n 1: the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out
           well [ant: {pessimism}]
 1790 1822 unfamiliar adj 1: not known or well known; "a name unfamiliar to
           most"; "be alert at night especially in unfamiliar
           surroundings"
 1791 1827 organize v 1: create (as an entity); "social groups form everywhere";
           "They formed a company" [syn: {form}, {organize},
 1792 1879 exam n 1: a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or
           knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to
 1793 1839 Danish adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Denmark or the
           Danes or their language ; "Danish furniture"
 1794 1845 colonic adj 1: of or relating to the colon n 1: a water enema given
           to flush out the colon [syn: {colonic
 1795 1950 blonde adj 1: being or having light colored skin and hair and usually
           blue or grey eyes; "blond Scandinavians"; "a house full
 1796 2535 wary adj 1: marked by keen caution and watchful prudence; "they were
           wary in their movements"; "a wary glance at the black
 1797 2197 parking n 1: space in which vehicles can be parked; "there is plenty
           of parking behind the store"
 1798 1819 aquarium n 1: a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping
           live fish and underwater animals [syn: {aquarium}, {fish
           tank},
 1799 2069 traveller n 1: a person who changes location [syn: {traveler},
           {traveller}]
 1800 2334 refugee n 1: an exile who flees for safety
 1801 1914 lazy adj 1: moving slowly and gently; "up a lazy river"; "lazy white
           clouds"; "at a lazy pace"
 1802 1835 deadly adv 1: as if dead [syn: {deadly}, {lifelessly}] 2: (used as
           intensives) extremely; "she was madly in love";
 1803 2022 sacked adj 1: having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence;
           "the raped countryside" [syn: {despoiled}, {pillaged},
 1804 1863 reserved adj 1: set aside for the use of a particular person or party
           [ant: {unreserved}]
 1805 1864 profitability n 1: the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit
           [syn: {profitableness}, {profitability}, {gainfulness},
 1806 1859 legislature n 1: persons who make or amend or repeal laws [syn:
           {legislature}, {legislative assembly}, {legislative body},
 1807 1928 rehabilitation n 1: the restoration of someone to a useful place in
           society 2: the conversion of wasteland into land suitable
           for use of
 1808 1972 fisher n 1: someone whose occupation is catching fish [syn:
           {fisherman}, {fisher}]
 1809 2018 fastest adv 1: most quickly [syn: {quickest}, {fastest}]
 1810 1841 enormously adv 1: extremely; "he was enormously popular" [syn:
           {enormously}, {tremendously}, {hugely}, {staggeringly}]
 1811 1898 distinctly adv 1: clear to the mind; with distinct mental
           discernment; "it's distinctly possible"; "I could clearly
           see myself
 1812 1979 conversely adv 1: with the terms of the relation reversed;
           "conversely, not all women are mothers"
 1813 1860 contributing adj 1: tending to bring about; being partly responsible
           for; "working conditions are not conducive to
           productivity";
 1814 1922 cargo n 1: goods carried by a large vehicle [syn: {cargo}, {lading},
           {freight}, {load}, {loading}, {payload}, {shipment},
 1815 2143 Paddy n 1: (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
           [syn: {Paddy}, {Mick}, {Mickey}]
 1816 1829 indicator n 1: a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement)
           derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal
 1817 1824 hm n 1: a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters [syn:
           {hectometer}, {hectometre}, {hm}]
 1818 1892 dame n 1: informal terms for a (young) woman [syn: {dame}, {doll},
           {wench}, {skirt}, {chick}, {bird}]
 1819 1881 breathed adj 1: uttered without voice; "could hardly hear her
           breathed plea, `Help me'"; "voiceless whispers" [syn:
           {breathed},
 1820 1887 basement n 1: the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly
           below ground level; often used for storage [syn:
           {basement},
 1821 1843 ample adj 1: more than enough in size or scope or capacity; "had
           ample food for the party"; "an ample supply" [ant:
           {meager},
 1822 1868 vicar n 1: a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-
           ranking clergyman
 1823 1855 premature adj 1: born after a gestation period of less than the
           normal time; "a premature infant" [ant: {full-term}]
 1824 2342 gut n 1: the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the
           anus [syn: {intestine}, {bowel}, {gut}]
 1825 2095 velvet adj 1: smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
           [syn: {velvet}, {velvety}, {velvet-textured}]
 1826 1882 quota n 1: a prescribed number; "all the salesmen met their quota for
           the month"
 1827 1976 Picasso n 1: prolific and influential Spanish artist who lived in
           France (1881-1973) [syn: {Picasso}, {Pablo Picasso}]
 1828 2986 knocking n 1: the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or
           bearing); "the knocking grew louder" [syn: {knock},
 1829 1849 insistence n 1: continual and persistent demands [syn: {insistence},
           {insisting}]
 1830 1847 Salisbury n 1: the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe [syn:
           {Harare}, {Salisbury}, {capital of Zimbabwe}]
 1831 2030 handicapped adj 1: incapable of functioning as a consequence of
           injury or illness [syn: {disabled}, {handicapped}]
 1832 1930 brushed adj 1: touched lightly in passing; grazed against; "of all
           the people brushed against in a normal day on a city
           street I
 1833 1836 Boston n 1: state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major
           center for banking and financial services [syn: {Boston},
 1834 2380 harmful adj 1: causing or capable of causing harm; "too much sun is
           harmful to the skin"; "harmful effects of smoking" [ant:
 1835 2613 deadline n 1: the point in time at which something must be completed
 1836 2063 Burton n 1: English explorer who with John Speke was the first
           European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890) [syn:
           {Burton},
 1837 1977 midfield n 1: (sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in
           football or lacrosse)
 1838 2988 invaluable adj 1: having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or
           spiritual worth [syn: {invaluable}, {priceless}]
 1839 2056 divisional adj 1: of or relating to a military division; "divisional
           artillery"
 1840 2024 polished adj 1: perfected or made shiny and smooth; "his polished
           prose"; "in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes";
           "freshly
 1841 2257 fairy n 1: a small being, human in form, playful and having magical
           powers [syn: {fairy}, {faery}, {faerie}, {fay}, {sprite}]
 1842 1932 crushed adj 1: treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled
           appearance; "crushed velvet"
 1843 1900 analytical adj 1: using or skilled in using analysis (i.e.,
           separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its
           elemental
 1844 2054 petty adj 1: inferior in rank or status; "the junior faculty"; "a
           lowly corporal"; "petty officialdom"; "a subordinate
 1845 1871 coronation n 1: the ceremony of installing a new monarch [syn:
           {coronation}, {enthronement}, {enthronization},
 1846 1851 authorised adj 1: endowed with authority [syn: {authorized},
           {authorised}] [ant: {unauthorised}, {unauthorized}]
 1847 1903 sociological adj 1: of or relating to or determined by sociology;
           "sociological studies"
 1848 1884 mould n 1: loose soil rich in organic matter [syn: {mold}, {mould}]
           2: the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery
           of
 1849 1944 imminent adj 1: close in time; about to occur; "retribution is at
           hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close
           at
 1850 1995 Croatia n 1: a republic in the western Balkans in south-central
           Europe in the eastern Adriatic coastal area; formerly part
           of the
 1851 1997 arch adj 1: (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those
           who treat others with condescension [syn: {arch},
 1852 1945 abnormal adj 1: not normal; not typical or usual or regular or
           conforming to a norm; "abnormal powers of concentration";
           "abnormal
 1853 2467 umbrella adj 1: covering or applying simultaneously to a number of
           similar items or elements or groups; "an umbrella
 1854 1895 savage adj 1: (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to
           inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal
 1855 1883 promoter n 1: someone who is an active supporter and advocate [syn:
           {promoter}, {booster}, {plugger}]
 1856 2324 trigger n 1: lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun [syn:
           {gun trigger}, {trigger}]
 1857 1931 spin n 1: a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile) 2: the act
           of rotating rapidly; "he gave the crank a spin"; "it
 1858 2371 shades n 1: spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the
           eyes from the glare of the sun; "he was wearing a pair of
 1859 2320 litigation n 1: a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to
           determine and enforce legal rights [syn: {litigation},
 1860 1885 container n 1: any object that can be used to hold things (especially
           a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions
           that
 1861 2271 Andrews n 1: United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology
           and geology (1884-1960) [syn: {Andrews}, {Roy Chapman
 1862 1959 slipping adj 1: moving as on a slippery surface; "his slipping and
           slithering progress over the ice" [syn: {slipping},
 1863 2153 retention n 1: the act of retaining something [syn: {retention},
           {keeping}, {holding}]
 1864 1948 posed adj 1: arranged for pictorial purposes [ant: {unposed}]
 1865 2026 highway n 1: a major road for any form of motor transport [syn:
           {highway}, {main road}]
 1866 2039 Diesel n 1: German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel
           engine (1858-1913) [syn: {Diesel}, {Rudolf Diesel},
           {Rudolf
 1867 2059 anticipation n 1: an expectation [syn: {anticipation}, {expectancy}]
           2: something expected (as on the basis of a norm); "each
           of them
 1868 1917 unwanted adj 1: not wanted; not needed; "tried to give away unwanted
           kittens" [ant: {wanted}]
 1869 1889 plausible adj 1: apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful; "a
           plausible excuse" [ant: {implausible}]
 1870 1934 hospitality n 1: kindness in welcoming guests or strangers [syn:
           {cordial reception}, {hospitality}] [ant: {inhospitality}]
 1871 1872 corpse n 1: the dead body of a human being; "the cadaver was intended
           for dissection"; "the end of the police search was the
 1872 1983 complement n 1: a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical
           construction
 1873 2494 whisper n 1: speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
           [syn: {whisper}, {whispering}, {susurration},
           {voicelessness}]
 1874 1942 pouring adj 1: flowing profusely; "a gushing hydrant"; "pouring flood
           waters" [syn: {gushing}, {pouring}]
 1875 1912 Nina n 1: the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of
           Ea
 1876 2237 kin adj 1: related by blood [syn: {akin(p)}, {blood-related},
           {cognate}, {consanguine}, {consanguineous},
 1877 1891 heated adj 1: made warm or hot (`het' is a dialectal variant of
           `heated'); "a heated swimming pool"; "wiped his heated-up
 1878 2005 plug n 1: blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole
           tightly [syn: {plug}, {stopper}, {stopple}]
 1879 2159 fringe n 1: the outside boundary or surface of something [syn:
           {periphery}, {fringe}, {outer boundary}]
 1880 3004 dim adj 1: lacking in light; not bright or harsh; "a dim light beside
           the bed"; "subdued lights and soft music" [syn:
 1881 2031 attach v 1: cause to be attached [ant: {detach}] 2: be attached; be
           in contact with
 1882 2065 rotten adj 1: very bad; "a lousy play"; "it's a stinking world" [syn:
           {icky}, {crappy}, {lousy}, {rotten}, {shitty},
 1883 1929 prone adj 1: having a tendency (to); often used in combination; "a
           child prone to mischief"; "failure-prone"
 1884 2544 molly n 1: popular aquarium fish [syn: {mollie}, {molly}]
 1885 1886 cult n 1: followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and
           practices
 1886 1991 continuation n 1: the act of continuing an activity without
           interruption [syn: {continuance}, {continuation}] [ant:
 1887 1938 alien adj 1: not contained in or deriving from the essential nature
           of something; "an economic theory alien to the spirit of
 1888 2201 urine n 1: liquid excretory product; "there was blood in his urine";
           "the child had to make water" [syn: {urine}, {piss},
           {pee},
 1889 2017 privatization n 1: changing something from state to private ownership
           or control [syn: {denationalization}, {denationalisation},
 1890 2244 humble adj 1: low or inferior in station or quality; "a humble
           cottage"; "a lowly parish priest"; "a modest man of the
 1891 1981 historically adv 1: throughout history; "historically they have never
           coexisted peacefully"
 1892 2124 dependency n 1: the state of relying on or being controlled by
           someone or something else [syn: {dependence},
           {dependance},
 1893 2174 Winchester n 1: a city in southern England; administrative center of
           Hampshire
 1894 2040 triangle n 1: a three-sided polygon [syn: {triangle}, {trigon},
           {trilateral}]
 1895 1940 swear v 1: utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were
           cursing loudly in the street" [syn: {curse}, {cuss},
 1896 2146 incredibly adv 1: not easy to believe; "behind you the coastal hills
           plunge to the incredibly blue sea backed by the Turkish
 1897 1994 manuscript n 1: the form of a literary work submitted for publication
           [syn: {manuscript}, {ms}]
 1898 1955 dexter adj 1: on or starting from the wearer's right
 1899 1984 commissioner n 1: a government administrator 2: a member of a
           commission
 1900 2002 Anglia n 1: the Latin name for England
 1901 2092 duchess n 1: the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her
           own right
 1902 1916 yarn n 1: the act of giving an account describing incidents or a
           course of events; "his narration was hesitant" [syn:
 1903 2105 similarity n 1: the quality of being similar [ant: {dissimilarity},
           {unsimilarity}]
 1904 2001 garlic n 1: bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb
           breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves [syn:
 1905 1973 dismiss v 1: bar from attention or consideration; "She dismissed his
           advances" [syn: {dismiss}, {disregard}, {brush aside},
 1906 1936 candle n 1: stick of wax with a wick in the middle [syn: {candle},
           {taper}, {wax light}]
 1907 1996 butcher n 1: a retailer of meat [syn: {butcher}, {meatman}] 2: a
           brutal indiscriminate murderer
 1908 2060 wildly adv 1: to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree; "the
           storyline is wildly unrealistic"
 1909 3589 waving n 1: the act of signaling by a movement of the hand [syn:
           {wave}, {waving}, {wafture}]
 1910 5213 Taiwan n 1: a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949
           by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by
           the
 1911 1933 sore adj 1: hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw" [syn: {sensitive},
           {sore}, {raw}, {tender}]
 1912 2319 madam n 1: a woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the
           limousine for the grand lady" [syn: {dame}, {madam},
 1913 2805 librarian n 1: a professional person trained in library science and
           engaged in library services [syn: {librarian},
 1914 2277 levy n 1: a charge imposed and collected 2: the act of drafting into
           military service [syn: {levy}, {levy
 1915 2019 decree n 1: a legally binding command or decision entered on the
           court record (as if issued by a court or judge); "a friend
           in New
 1916 2196 Wayne n 1: United States film actor who played tough heroes
           (1907-1979) [syn: {Wayne}, {John Wayne}, {Duke Wayne}]
 1917 2021 vocabulary n 1: a listing of the words used in some enterprise 2: a
           language user's knowledge of words [syn: {vocabulary},
 1918 1964 switching n 1: the act of changing one thing or position for another;
           "his switch on abortion cost him the election" [syn:
           {switch},
 1919 2868 Northumberland n 1: the northernmost county of England; has many
           Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)
 1920 2089 utterance n 1: the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
           [syn: {utterance}, {vocalization}]
 1921 1924 induced adj 1: brought about or caused; not spontaneous; "a case of
           steroid-induced weakness" [ant: {self-generated},
 1922 2481 Crohn n 1: United States physician who specialized in diseases of the
           intestines; he was the first to describe regional ileitis
 1923 1992 radioactive adj 1: exhibiting or caused by radioactivity;
           "radioactive isotope"; "radioactive decay"; "radioactive
           fallout"
 1924 2450 injunction n 1: a formal command or admonition 2: (law) a judicial
           remedy issued in order to prohibit a party
 1925 1939 thirdly adv 1: in the third place; "third we must consider
           unemployment" [syn: {third}, {thirdly}]
 1926 1927 surgical adj 1: of or relating to or involving or used in surgery;
           "surgical instruments"; "surgical intervention" [ant:
 1927 1954 staged adj 1: written for or performed on the stage; "a staged
           version of the novel" [ant: {unstaged}]
 1928 1970 rotation n 1: the act of rotating as if on an axis; "the rotation of
           the dancer kept time with the music" [syn: {rotation},
           {rotary
 1929 2382 Plymouth n 1: a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
 1930 2164 beast n 1: a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
           [syn: {animal}, {animate being}, {beast}, {brute},
           {creature},
 1931 1969 stimulation n 1: the act of arousing an organism to action 2: any
           stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
 1932 1974 consortium n 1: an association of companies for some definite purpose
           [syn: {consortium}, {pool}, {syndicate}]
 1933 2023 sweeping adj 1: taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area;
           often used in combination; "a sweeping glance"; "a wide-
 1934 2050 homosexual adj 1: sexually attracted to members of your own sex [ant:
           {bisexual}, {heterosexual}]
 1935 2083 homework n 1: preparatory school work done outside school (especially
           at home) [syn: {homework}, {prep}, {preparation}]
 1936 2062 conditional adj 1: qualified by reservations 2: imposing or depending
           on or containing a condition;
 1937 1949 investor n 1: someone who commits capital in order to gain financial
           returns
 1938 2254 bleeding n 1: the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel [syn:
           {bleeding}, {hemorrhage}, {haemorrhage}]
 1939 1958 thirties n 1: the time of life between 30 and 40 [syn: {thirties},
           {mid- thirties}, {thirty-something}]
 1940 1962 squadron n 1: a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and
           headquarters and supporting arms
 1941 2004 prestige n 1: a high standing achieved through success or influence
           or wealth etc.; "he wanted to achieve power and prestige"
 1942 1966 overlap n 1: a representation of common ground between theories or
           phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals"
 1943 2349 kicking n 1: a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming
           or calisthenics; "the kick must be synchronized with the
           arm
 1944 2180 inhibition n 1: (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable
           thoughts or desires [syn: {inhibition}, {suppression}]
 1945 2012 biopsy n 1: examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to
           determine the existence or cause of a disease
 1946 1985 Ac n 1: a radioactive element of the actinide series; found in
           uranium ores [syn: {actinium}, {Ac}, {atomic number 89}]
 1947 2177 smashed adj 1: very drunk [syn: {besotted}, {blind drunk}, {blotto},
           {crocked}, {cockeyed}, {fuddled}, {loaded}, {pie-eyed},
 1948 1965 onset n 1: the beginning or early stages; "the onset of pneumonia"
           [syn: {onset}, {oncoming}]
 1949 2085 infected adj 1: containing or resulting from disease-causing
           organisms; "a septic sore throat"; "a septic environment";
           "septic
 1950 1951 bronze adj 1: of the color of bronze [syn: {bronze}, {bronzy}] 2:
           made from or consisting of bronze
 1951 1968 Bosnia n 1: the northern part of Bosnia-Herzegovina 2: a mountainous
           republic of south-central Europe; formerly part
 1952 1961 ally n 1: a friendly nation 2: an associate who provides cooperation
           or assistance; "he's a
 1953 2118 viewpoint n 1: a mental position from which things are viewed; "we
           should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the
           Russians";
 1954 2013 singles n 1: badminton played with one person on each side 2: tennis
           played with one person on each side
 1955 2035 destructive adj 1: causing destruction or much damage; "a policy that
           is destructive to the economy"; "destructive criticism"
 1956 3402 violently adv 1: in a violent manner; "they attacked violently" [ant:
           {nonviolently}]
 1957 1998 vested adj 1: fixed and absolute and without contingency; "a vested
           right"
 1958 2162 terrorist n 1: a radical who employs terror as a political weapon;
           usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells;
           often uses
 1959 1986 supportive adj 1: furnishing support or assistance; "a supportive
           family network"; "his family was supportive of his
           attempts to
 1960 2098 Stockton n 1: United States writer (1834-1902) [syn: {Stockton},
           {Frank Stockton}, {Francis Richard Stockton}]
 1961 2103 brow n 1: the part of the face above the eyes [syn: {brow},
           {forehead}]
 1962 2130 scrap n 1: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole;
           "a bit of rock caught him in the eye" [syn: {bit}, {chip},
 1963 2009 creed n 1: any system of principles or beliefs [syn: {creed},
           {credo}] 2: the written body of teachings of a religious
           group that are
 1964 2109 seated adj 1: (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with
           the body supported on the buttocks; "the seated Madonna";
 1965 2028 preferably adv 1: more readily or willingly; "clean it well,
           preferably with warm water"; "I'd rather be in
           Philadelphia"; "I'd
 1966 2016 patronage n 1: the act of providing approval and support; "his
           vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble
           with
 1967 2696 linguistics n 1: the scientific study of language 2: the humanistic
           study of language and literature [syn:
 1968 1975 Bennett n 1: United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted
           the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928) [syn:
 1969 2003 swinging adj 1: characterized by a buoyant rhythm; "an easy lilting
           stride"; "the flute broke into a light lilting air"; "a
 1970 2297 robbery n 1: larceny by threat of violence 2: plundering during riots
           or in wartime [syn: {looting},
 1971 1987 manpower n 1: the force of workers available [syn: {work force},
           {workforce}, {manpower}, {hands}, {men}]
 1972 2179 exchanged adj 1: changed for (replaced by) something different
 1973 2007 damned adv 1: in a damnable manner; "kindly Arthur--so damnably ,
           politely , endlessly persistent!" [syn: {damned},
 1974 2093 consequent adj 1: following or accompanying as a consequence; "an
           excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems";
           "snags
 1975 2074 amended adj 1: of legislation [ant: {unamended}] 2: modified for the
           better; "his amended ways"
 1976 2113 organism n 1: a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to
           act or function independently [syn: {organism}, {being}]
 1977 2077 Meredith n 1: United States civil rights leader whose college
           registration caused riots in traditionally segregated
 1978 1982 freezing n 1: the withdrawal of heat to change something from a
           liquid to a solid [syn: {freeze}, {freezing}]
 1979 2049 curved adj 1: having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend;
           "the curved tusks of a walrus"; "his curved lips
 1980 2695 rushing n 1: (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by
           running into the line; "the linebackers were ready to stop
 1981 2519 gratitude n 1: a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation; "he was
           overwhelmed with gratitude for their help" [ant:
 1982 2107 eased adj 1: (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear [syn:
           {alleviated}, {eased}, {relieved}]
 1983 1990 coroner n 1: a public official who investigates by inquest any death
           not due to natural causes [syn: {coroner}, {medical
           examiner}]
 1984 2111 calmly adv 1: with self-possession (especially in times of stress);
           "he spoke calmly to the rioting students"
 1985 2032 beg v 1: call upon in supplication; entreat; "I beg you to stop!"
           [syn: {beg}, {implore}, {pray}]
 1986 2042 shipping n 1: the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
           [syn: {transportation}, {shipping}, {transport}]
 1987 1988 Napoleon n 1: French general who became emperor of the French
           (1769-1821) [syn: {Napoleon}, {Napoleon I}, {Napoleon
           Bonaparte},
 1988 2491 Mason n 1: American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose
           objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights
 1989 2549 jam n 1: preserve of crushed fruit 2: informal terms for a difficult
           situation; "he got into a
 1990 2045 colon n 1: the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the
           rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before
           they
 1991 1993 Celtic adj 1: relating to or characteristic of the Celts [syn:
           {Celtic}, {Gaelic}]
 1992 2043 radically adv 1: in a radical manner; "she took a radically different
           approach"
 1993 2011 contradiction n 1: opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
           2: (logic) a statement that is necessarily false; "the
           statement
 1994 2029 manufactured adj 1: produced in a large-scale industrial operation
 1995 2010 combining n 1: an occurrence that results in things being united
           [syn: {combining}, {combine}]
 1996 2058 batch n 1: all the loaves of bread baked at the same time 2: (often
           followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent;
 1997 2033 authentic adj 1: conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief;
           "an authentic account by an eyewitness"; "reliable
 1998 2322 Vietnamese adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Vietnam or
           its people or its language ; "the Vietnamese countryside";
 1999 2070 quantum n 1: a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the
           quantities in quantum theory
 2000 2025 maxim n 1: a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits [syn:
           {maxim}, {axiom}]
 2001 2242 goalkeeper n 1: the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the
           goal [syn: {goalkeeper}, {goalie}, {goaltender},
           {netkeeper},
 2002 2071 applicant n 1: a person who requests or seeks something such as
           assistance or employment or admission [syn: {applicant},
           {applier}]
 2003 2038 symmetry n 1: (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation;
           exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing
           line or
 2004 2142 prose n 1: ordinary writing as distinguished from verse 2: matter of
           fact, commonplace, or dull expression
 2005 2044 pragmatic adj 1: concerned with practical matters; "a matter-of-fact
           (or pragmatic) approach to the problem"; "a matter-of-fact
 2006 2079 ecclesiastical adj 1: of or associated with a church (especially a
           Christian Church); "ecclesiastic history" [syn:
           {ecclesiastical},
 2007 2163 Downing n 1: United States landscape architect who designed the
           grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building
           (1815-1852)
 2008 2100 disagreement n 1: a conflict of people's opinions or actions or
           characters [syn: {disagreement}, {dissension},
           {dissonance}] [ant:
 2009 2102 cruelty n 1: a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and
           suffering [syn: {cruelty}, {inhuman treatment}]
 2010 2139 creativity n 1: the ability to create [syn: {creativity},
           {creativeness}, {creative thinking}] [ant:
           {uncreativeness}]
 2011 2222 controller n 1: someone who maintains and audits business accounts
           [syn: {accountant}, {comptroller}, {controller}]
 2012 2020 advocate n 1: a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
           [syn: {advocate}, {advocator}, {proponent}, {exponent}]
 2013 2121 sights n 1: an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on
           a firearm or surveying instrument
 2014 2861 install v 1: set up for use; "install the washer and dryer"; "We put
           in a new sink" [syn: {install}, {instal}, {put in}, {set
           up}]
 2015 2160 challenging adj 1: requiring full use of your abilities or resources;
           "ambitious schedule"; "performed the most challenging
 2016 2144 Pierre n 1: capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central
           South Dakota on the Missouri river [syn: {Pierre},
           {capital
 2017 2327 Peru n 1: a republic in western South America; achieved independence
           from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from
 2018 2199 factual adj 1: existing in act or fact; "rocks and trees...the actual
           world"; "actual heroism"; "the actual things that
 2019 2068 debris n 1: the remains of something that has been destroyed or
           broken up [syn: {debris}, {dust}, {junk}, {rubble},
           {detritus}]
 2020 2075 adaptation n 1: a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a
           new form; "the play is an adaptation of a short novel"
           [syn:
 2021 2161 unsatisfactory adj 1: not giving satisfaction; "shops should take
           back unsatisfactory goods"; "her performance proved to be
 2022 2037 swallow n 1: a small amount of liquid food; "a sup of ale" [syn:
           {swallow}, {sup}]
 2023 2041 superiority n 1: the quality of being superior [syn: {superiority},
           {high quality}] [ant: {inferiority}, {low quality}]
 2024 2133 politely adv 1: in a polite manner; "the policeman answered politely,
           `Now look here, lady...'" [syn: {politely},
 2025 2099 mini adj 1: used of women's clothing; very short with hemline above
           the knee; "a mini dress"; "miniskirts" [ant: {maxi},
 2026 2051 gauge n 1: a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a
           quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of
 2027 2288 float n 1: the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank
           and its payment
 2028 2148 potent adj 1: having great influence [syn: {potent}, {powerful}] 2:
           having or wielding force or authority; "providing the
           ground
 2029 2230 naive adj 1: marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of
           guile or worldly experience; "a teenager's naive
 2030 2066 headache n 1: something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of
           unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern";
 2031 2486 attachment n 1: a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
           [syn: {attachment}, {fond regard}]
 2032 2127 arc n 1: electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric
           field [syn: {discharge}, {spark}, {arc}, {electric arc},
 2033 2116 alpha adj 1: first in order of importance; "the alpha male in the
           group of chimpanzees"; "the alpha star in a constellation
 2034 2171 stirred adj 1: being excited or provoked to the expression of an
           emotion; "too moved to speak"; "very touched by the
 2035 2084 destiny n 1: an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably
           happen in the future [syn: {destiny}, {fate}]
 2036 2175 thunder n 1: a deep prolonged loud noise [syn: {boom}, {roar},
           {roaring}, {thunder}]
 2037 2165 shaken adj 1: disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or
           shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory"; "the
 2038 2053 sadness n 1: emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
           [syn: {sadness}, {unhappiness}] [ant: {happiness}]
 2039 2329 dissolution n 1: separation into component parts [syn: {dissolution},
           {disintegration}]
 2040 2169 treasurer n 1: an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
           [syn: {treasurer}, {financial officer}]
 2041 2210 superficial adj 1: concerned with or comprehending only what is
           apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally
           or
 2042 2048 sceptical adj 1: marked by or given to doubt; "a skeptical attitude";
           "a skeptical listener" [syn: {doubting}, {questioning},
 2043 2157 reliability n 1: the quality of being dependable or reliable [syn:
           {dependability}, {dependableness}, {reliability},
 2044 2204 progressively adv 1: advancing in amount or intensity; "she became
           increasingly depressed" [syn: {increasingly},
 2045 2405 chopped adj 1: prepared by cutting; "sliced tomatoes"; "sliced ham";
           "chopped clams"; "chopped meat"; "shredded cabbage" [syn:
 2046 2136 Georgia n 1: a state in southeastern United States; one of the
           Confederate states during the American Civil War [syn:
 2047 3421 whip n 1: an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is
           used for whipping
 2048 2128 solo adv 1: without anybody else or anything else; "the child stayed
           home alone"; "the pillar stood alone, supporting
 2049 2345 casually adv 1: not methodically or according to plan; "he dealt with
           his course work casually"
 2050 2173 honorary adj 1: given as an honor without the normal duties; "an
           honorary degree"
 2051 2846 Highlands n 1: a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for
           its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt
           and
 2052 2285 feminine adj 1: associated with women and not with men; "feminine
           intuition" [ant: {masculine}]
 2053 2064 slender adj 1: being of delicate or slender build; "she was slender
           as a willow shoot is slender"- Frank Norris; "a slim girl
           with
 2054 2076 pretending n 1: the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity
           was only pretending" [syn: {pretense}, {pretence},
 2055 2701 enforced adj 1: forced or compelled or put in force; "a life of
           enforced inactivity"; "enforced obedience" [syn:
           {enforced},
 2056 2110 drainage n 1: emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to
           run out of it [syn: {drain}, {drainage}]
 2057 2182 cynical adj 1: believing the worst of human nature and motives;
           having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
           [syn:
 2058 2472 Barcelona n 1: a city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd
           largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial
 2059 2151 antibody n 1: any of a large variety of proteins normally present in
           the body or produced in response to an antigen which it
 2060 2255 wording n 1: the manner in which something is expressed in words;
           "use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton [syn:
           {wording},
 2061 2464 feast n 1: a ceremonial dinner party for many people [syn: {banquet},
           {feast}]
 2062 2193 creditor n 1: a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to
           whom an obligation exists [ant: {debitor}, {debtor}]
 2063 2094 Baltic adj 1: of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Baltic
           States or their peoples or languages
 2064 2106 scenery n 1: the painted structures of a stage set that are intended
           to suggest a particular locale; "they worked all night
 2065 2186 riot n 1: a public act of violence by an unruly mob [syn: {riot},
           {public violence}]
 2066 2338 gardener n 1: someone who takes care of a garden [syn: {gardener},
           {nurseryman}]
 2067 2181 disco n 1: popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s);
           melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for
           dancing at
 2068 2313 deprived adj 1: marked by deprivation especially of the necessities
           of life or healthful environmental influences; "a
           childhood
 2069 2207 thou n 1: the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 [syn:
           {thousand}, {one thousand}, {1000}, {M}, {K}, {chiliad},
 2070 2610 ruin n 1: an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; "you
           have brought ruin on this entire family" [syn: {ruin},
 2071 2125 biblical adj 1: of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance
           with the Bible; "biblical names"; "biblical Hebrew" [syn:
 2072 2378 cracked adj 1: used of skin roughened as a result of cold or
           exposure; "chapped lips" [syn: {chapped}, {cracked},
           {roughened}]
 2073 2086 cherry adj 1: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to
           orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or
 2074 2847 blend n 1: an occurrence of thorough mixing 2: a new word formed by
           joining two others and combining their
 2075 2104 absorb v 1: become imbued; "The liquids, light, and gases absorb" 2:
           take up mentally; "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of
 2076 2191 peat n 1: partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water;
           can be used as a fuel when dried
 2077 2081 Nigeria n 1: a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; gained
           independence from Britain in 1960; most populous African
 2078 2263 limestone n 1: a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that
           was deposited by the remains of marine animals
 2079 2188 Englishman n 1: a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
 2080 2119 tapped adj 1: in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by
           piercing or drawing a plug; "latex from tapped rubber
 2081 2224 notebook n 1: a book with blank pages for recording notes or
           memoranda 2: a small compact portable computer [syn:
           {notebook}, {notebook
 2082 2595 matching adj 1: being two identical [syn: {duplicate}, {matching},
           {twin(a)}, {twinned}]
 2083 2243 hopeless adj 1: without hope because there seems to be no possibility
           of comfort or success; "in an agony of hopeless grief";
 2084 2480 dusty adj 1: covered with a layer of dust; "a dusty pile of books"
           [syn: {dusty}, {dust-covered}]
 2085 2145 insect n 1: small air-breathing arthropod 2: a person who has a nasty
           or unethical character undeserving
 2086 2368 correspond v 1: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in
           their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in
           many
 2087 2396 Baldwin n 1: United States author who was an outspoken critic of
           racism (1924-1987) [syn: {Baldwin}, {James Baldwin},
           {James Arthur
 2088 2567 vigorously adv 1: with vigor; in a vigorous manner; "he defended his
           ideas vigorously" [syn: {vigorously}, {smartly}]
 2089 2309 ulcerative adj 1: of or relating to or characterized by ulceration;
           "ulcerative colitis"
 2090 2248 surveillance n 1: close observation of a person or group (usually by
           the police)
 2091 2306 imposing adj 1: impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an
           imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking
 2092 2239 digging n 1: the act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation
           going on near Princeton" [syn: {excavation}, {digging},
 2093 2101 conspicuous adj 1: obvious to the eye or mind; "a tower conspicuous
           at a great distance"; "wore conspicuous neckties"; "made
 2094 2117 brutal adj 1: (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to
           inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal
 2095 2112 volunteer adj 1: without payment; "the soup kitchen was run primarily
           by unpaid helpers"; "a volunteer fire department" [syn:
 2096 2129 RISC n 1: (computer science) a kind of computer architecture that has
           a relatively small set of computer instructions that it
           can
 2097 2824 vii adj 1: being one more than six [syn: {seven}, {7}, {vii}] n 1:
           the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one [syn:
 2098 2470 sanctuary n 1: a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept 2: a
           shelter from danger or hardship [syn: {refuge},
 2099 2134 nationwide adv 1: extending throughout an entire nation; "nationally
           advertised"; "it was broadcast nationwide" [syn:
 2100 2137 dumb adj 1: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity;
           "so dense he never understands anything I say to him";
 2101 2115 consultative adj 1: giving advice; "an advisory memorandum", "his
           function was purely consultative" [syn: {advisory},
 2102 2150 conform v 1: be similar, be in line with [ant: {depart}, {deviate},
           {diverge}, {vary}]
 2103 2454 brewery n 1: a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation
 2104 2190 baron n 1: a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank 2: a
           British peer of the lowest rank
 2105 2333 stripped adj 1: having only essential or minimal features; "a
           stripped new car"; "a stripped-down budget" [syn:
           {stripped},
 2106 2122 shiny adj 1: reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the
           horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the
 2107 2149 forestry n 1: the science of planting and caring for forests and the
           management of growing timber
 2108 2694 steward n 1: someone who manages property or other affairs for
           someone else
 2109 2120 settling n 1: a gradual sinking to a lower level [syn: {settling},
           {subsiding}, {subsidence}]
 2110 2266 denial n 1: the act of refusing to comply (as with a request); "it
           resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"
 2111 2226 connect v 1: connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces;
           "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes
 2112 2332 valve n 1: a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap
           to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
 2113 2198 problematic adj 1: open to doubt or debate; "If you ever get married,
           which seems to be extremely problematic" [syn:
           {debatable},
 2114 6638 iris n 1: plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing
           bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three
 2115 2183 classics n 1: study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
 2116 2189 biography n 1: an account of the series of events making up a
           person's life [syn: {biography}, {life}, {life story},
           {life
 2117 2194 battered adj 1: damaged by blows or hard usage; "a battered old car";
           "the beaten-up old Ford" [syn: {battered}, {beat-up},
 2118 4238 viewing n 1: the display of a motion picture [syn: {screening},
           {showing}, {viewing}]
 2119 2170 taxpayer n 1: someone who pays taxes
 2120 2247 systematically adv 1: in a systematic or consistent manner; "they
           systematically excluded women" [syn: {systematically},
 2121 2131 surge n 1: a sudden forceful flow [syn: {rush}, {spate}, {surge},
           {upsurge}]
 2122 2203 segment n 1: one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to
           constitute a whole object; "a section of a fishing rod";
 2123 3532 locomotive adj 1: of or relating to locomotion [syn: {locomotive},
           {locomotor}]
 2124 2132 developer n 1: someone who develops real estate (especially someone
           who prepares a site for residential or commercial use)
 2125 2126 booking n 1: employment for performers or performing groups that
           lasts for a limited period of time; "the play had bookings
 2126 2369 boil n 1: a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus [syn:
           {boil}, {furuncle}]
 2127 2419 bin n 1: a container; usually has a lid 2: the quantity contained in
           a bin [syn: {bin}, {binful}]
 2128 2141 supporter n 1: a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all
           their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends
           of the
 2129 2296 reactor n 1: an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a
           circuit
 2130 2608 strand n 1: a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural
           whole; "he tried to pick up the strands of his former
           life"; "I
 2131 2758 siege n 1: the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified
           place and isolates it while continuing to attack [syn:
 2132 2138 defective adj 1: having a defect; "I returned the appliance because
           it was defective" [syn: {defective}, {faulty}]
 2133 2155 plainly adv 1: unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for
           `plainly'); "the answer is obviously wrong"; "she was in
 2134 2167 Nazi adj 1: relating to or consistent with or typical of the ideology
           and practice of Nazism or the Nazis; "the total Nazi
 2135 2722 imaginary adj 1: not based on fact; unreal; "the falsehood about some
           fanciful secret treaties"- F.D.Roosevelt; "a small
 2136 2723 Georgian adj 1: of or relating to the former British colony of
           Georgia; "the Georgian colony"
 2137 2377 disagree v 1: be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She
           disagrees with her husband on many questions" [syn:
 2138 2253 deterioration n 1: a symptom of reduced quality or strength [syn:
           {deterioration}, {impairment}]
 2139 2466 Cuba n 1: a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
           [syn: {Cuba}, {Republic of Cuba}]
 2140 3005 waiter n 1: a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a
           restaurant) [syn: {waiter}, {server}]
 2141 2249 stool n 1: a simple seat without a back or arms 2: solid excretory
           product evacuated from the bowels [syn:
 2142 2359 prestigious adj 1: having an illustrious reputation; respected; "our
           esteemed leader"; "a prestigious author" [syn:
 2143 2803 prediction n 1: the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the
           future) [syn: {prediction}, {anticipation}, {prevision}]
 2144 2154 patron n 1: a regular customer [syn: {patron}, {frequenter}] 2: the
           proprietor of an inn
 2145 2187 irregular adj 1: contrary to rule or accepted order or general
           practice; "irregular hiring practices" [ant: {regular}]
 2146 2776 inequality n 1: lack of equality; "the growing inequality between
           rich and poor" [ant: {equality}]
 2147 2156 texture n 1: the feel of a surface or a fabric; "the wall had a
           smooth texture"
 2148 2235 outfit n 1: any cohesive unit such as a military company 2: a set of
           clothing (with accessories); "his getup was
 2149 2225 freeze n 1: the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid
           to a solid [syn: {freeze}, {freezing}]
 2150 2282 chiefly adv 1: for the most part; "he is mainly interested in
           butterflies" [syn: {chiefly}, {principally}, {primarily},
 2151 2200 accidental adj 1: happening by chance or unexpectedly or
           unintentionally ; "with an inadvertent gesture she swept
           the vase off the
 2152 2195 workstation n 1: a desktop digital computer that is conventionally
           considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer
 2153 2211 Robertson n 1: United States basketball guard (born in 1938) [syn:
           {Robertson}, {Oscar Robertson}, {Oscar Palmer Robertson}]
 2154 2498 overlooking adj 1: used of a height or viewpoint; "a commanding view
           of the ocean"; "looked up at the castle dominating the
 2155 2400 optimal adj 1: most desirable possible under a restriction expressed
           or implied; "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal
 2156 2176 testimony n 1: a solemn statement made under oath 2: an assertion
           offering firsthand authentication of a fact;
 2157 2275 relieve v 1: provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will
           relieve your headaches" [syn: {relieve}, {alleviate},
 2158 2256 recovering adj 1: returning to health after illness or debility;
           "convalescent children are difficult to keep in bed"
 2159 2215 faintly adv 1: to a faint degree or weakly perceived; "between him
           and the dim light a form was outlined faintly"; "stars
 2160 2246 cork n 1: outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles
           etc.
 2161 2398 vitamin n 1: any of a group of organic substances essential in small
           quantities to normal metabolism
 2162 2435 terrified adj 1: thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation;
           "became panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked
 2163 2864 downwards adv 1: spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower
           level or position; "don't fall down"; "rode the lift up
 2164 2232 amused adj 1: pleasantly occupied; "We are not amused" -Queen
           Victoria [syn: {amused}, {diverted}, {entertained}]
 2165 2365 stall n 1: a compartment in a stable where a single animal is
           confined and fed
 2166 2490 obey v 1: be obedient to [ant: {disobey}]
 2167 2205 magistrate n 1: a lay judge or civil authority who administers the
           law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with
           minor
 2168 2344 demographic adj 1: of or relating to demography; "demographic
           surveys" n 1: a statistic characterizing human populations
           (or segments
 2169 2340 tribe n 1: a social division of (usually preliterate) people [syn:
           {tribe}, {folk}]
 2170 2206 theological adj 1: of or relating to or concerning theology;
           "theological seminar"
 2171 2223 shareholder n 1: someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
           [syn: {stockholder}, {shareholder}, {shareowner}]
 2172 2231 nil n 1: a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had
           ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had
 2173 2352 heap n 1: a collection of objects laid on top of each other [syn:
           {pile}, {heap}, {mound}, {agglomerate}, {cumulation},
 2174 3013 Worcester n 1: United States lexicographer who was accused of
           plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865) [syn: {Worcester},
           {Joseph
 2175 2184 trembling adj 1: vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with
           fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze;
           "a
 2176 2391 textile adj 1: of or relating to fabrics or fabric making; "textile
           research"
 2177 2241 subscription n 1: a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or
           magazine for a given period of time
 2178 2261 placement n 1: the spatial property of the way in which something is
           placed; "the arrangement of the furniture"; "the placement
 2179 2328 emphasized adj 1: spoken with emphasis; "an emphatic word" [syn:
           {emphatic}, {emphasized}, {emphasised}]
 2180 2264 insider n 1: an officer of a corporation or others who have access to
           private information about the corporation's operations
 2181 2312 disclosed adj 1: made known (especially something secret or
           concealed); "the disclosed purpose of their wicked plan"
 2182 2302 coping n 1: brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall [syn:
           {header}, {coping}, {cope}]
 2183 2281 consecutive adv 1: in a consecutive manner; "we numbered the papers
           consecutively" [syn: {consecutive}, {sequentially}]
 2184 2185 transparent adj 1: transmitting light; able to be seen through with
           clarity; "the cold crystalline water of melted snow";
           "crystal
 2185 2259 transitional adj 1: of or relating to or characterized by transition;
           "adolescence is a transitional stage between childhood
 2186 2563 rested adj 1: not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing; "came
           back rested from her vacation" [ant: {tired}]
 2187 2219 inferior adj 1: of or characteristic of low rank or importance [ant:
           {superior}]
 2188 2214 ecological adj 1: characterized by the interdependence of living
           organisms in an environment; "an ecological disaster"
           [syn:
 2189 2514 Belgian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the
           Belgian people; "the Belgian Queen"
 2190 2258 accomplished adj 1: highly skilled; "an accomplished pianist"; "a
           complete musician" [syn: {accomplished}, {complete}]
 2191 2216 postal adj 1: of or relating to the system for delivering mail;
           "postal delivery"
 2192 2301 jockey n 1: someone employed to ride horses in horse races 2: an
           operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus; "he's a
 2193 2452 cardboard adj 1: without substance; "cardboard caricatures of
           historical figures" [syn: {cardboard}, {unlifelike}]
 2194 2389 bolt adv 1: in a rigid manner; "the body was rigidly erect"; "he sat
           bolt upright" [syn: {rigidly}, {stiffly}, {bolt}]
 2195 2321 workings n 1: the internal mechanism of a device [syn: {works},
           {workings}]
 2196 2713 warming adj 1: imparting heat; "a warming fire" 2: producing the
           sensation of heat when applied to the body; "a
 2197 2217 proliferation n 1: growth by the rapid multiplication of parts 2: a
           rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in
 2198 2276 paradise n 1: any place of complete bliss and delight and peace [syn:
           {Eden}, {paradise}, {nirvana}, {heaven}, {promised land},
 2199 2220 faction n 1: a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through
           intrigue [syn: {cabal}, {faction}, {junto}, {camarilla}]
 2200 2233 admire v 1: feel admiration for [syn: {admire}, {look up to}] [ant:
           {look down on}]
 2201 3493 vein n 1: a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries
           toward the heart; "all veins except the pulmonary vein
 2202 2323 tore n 1: commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column [syn:
           {torus}, {tore}]
 2203 2469 scenario n 1: an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of
           a literary work)
 2204 2268 progression n 1: a series with a definite pattern of advance [syn:
           {progression}, {patterned advance}]
 2205 2212 miniature adj 1: being on a very small scale; "a miniature camera" n
           1: painting or drawing included in a book (especially in
 2206 2468 timothy n 1: grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern
           United States and Europe for hay [syn: {timothy}, {herd's
           grass},
 2207 2763 thoughtfully adv 1: in a thoughtful manner; "he stared thoughtfully
           out the window" [ant: {thoughtlessly}, {unthinking},
 2208 2902 ironic adj 1: humorously sarcastic or mocking; "dry humor"; "an
           ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning
           obliquely"; "an
 2209 2375 enzyme n 1: any of several complex proteins that are produced by
           cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical
           reactions
 2210 2228 screening n 1: the display of a motion picture [syn: {screening},
           {showing}, {viewing}]
 2211 2274 receipts n 1: the entire amount of income before any deductions are
           made [syn: {gross}, {revenue}, {receipts}]
 2212 2262 modify v 1: make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this
           letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on
 2213 2362 Lordship n 1: a title used to address any British peer except a duke
           and extended to a bishop or a judge; "Your Lordship"; "His
 2214 2251 fork n 1: cutlery used for serving and eating food 2: the act of
           branching out or dividing into branches [syn:
 2215 2299 evenly adv 1: in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial
           way; "a class evenly divided between girls and boys";
 2216 2234 Protestant adj 1: of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism;
           "Protestant churches"; "a Protestant denomination"
 2217 2269 Philippines n 1: a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved
           independence from the United States in 1946 [syn:
           {Philippines},
 2218 2458 nephew n 1: a son of your brother or sister [ant: {niece}]
 2219 2350 integrate v 1: make into a whole or make part of a whole; "She
           incorporated his suggestions into her proposal" [syn:
 2220 2385 fifteenth adj 1: coming next after the fourteenth and just before the
           sixteenth in position [syn: {fifteenth}, {15th}]
 2221 3246 fax n 1: duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio [syn:
           {facsimile}, {facsimile machine}, {fax}]
 2222 2286 Curtis n 1: English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799) [syn:
           {Curtis}, {William Curtis}]
 2223 2273 startled adj 1: excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a
           quick involuntary movement; "students startled by the
           teacher's
 2224 2300 maternal adj 1: characteristic of a mother; "warm maternal affection
           for her guest"- Dorothy Sayers [ant: {paternal}]
 2225 2265 fulfilled adj 1: completed to perfection
 2226 2315 communal adj 1: for or by a group rather than individuals; "dipping
           each his bread into a communal dish of stew"- Paul Roche;
           "a
 2227 2474 wipe n 1: the act of rubbing or wiping; "he gave the hood a quick
           rub" [syn: {rub}, {wipe}]
 2228 2347 severity n 1: used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain
           or weather [syn: {badness}, {severity}, {severeness}]
 2229 2270 noon n 1: the middle of the day [syn: {noon}, {twelve noon}, {high
           noon}, {midday}, {noonday}, {noontide}]
 2230 2543 nervously adv 1: in an anxiously nervous manner; "we watched the
           stock market nervously"
 2231 2298 mg n 1: one thousandth (1/1,000) gram [syn: {milligram}, {mg}] 2: a
           light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in
 2232 2488 blessed adj 1: highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace);
           "our blessed land"; "the blessed assurance of a steady
 2233 2293 audio n 1: the audible part of a transmitted signal; "they always
           raise the audio for commercials" [syn: {audio}, {sound}]
 2234 2289 poster n 1: a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a
           poster advertised the coming attractions" [syn: {poster},
 2235 2236 piper n 1: someone who plays the bagpipe [syn: {piper}, {bagpiper}]
           2: type genus of the Piperaceae: large genus of chiefly
           climbing
 2236 2318 ordering n 1: logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate
           elements; "we shall consider these questions in the
           inverse order of
 2237 2445 lb n 1: 16 ounces avoirdupois; "he got a hernia when he tried to lift
           100 pounds" [syn: {pound}, {lb}]
 2238 2437 lasting adj 1: continuing or enduring without marked change in status
           or condition or place; "permanent secretary to the
 2239 2240 dragon n 1: a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as
           breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes
 2240 2386 disguise n 1: an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature
           of something; "the theatrical notion of disguise is always
 2241 2341 subsidy n 1: a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that
           benefits the public; "a subsidy for research in artificial
 2242 2284 heel n 1: the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or
           boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
 2243 2311 hopeful adj 1: having or manifesting hope; "a line of people hopeful
           of obtaining tickets"; "found a hopeful way of attacking
           the
 2244 2797 hazardous adj 1: involving risk or danger; "skydiving is a hazardous
           sport"; "extremely risky going out in the tide and fog";
 2245 2394 habitat n 1: the type of environment in which an organism or group
           normally lives or occurs; "a marine habitat"; "he felt
           safe
 2246 2415 cellular adj 1: relating to cells; "cellular walls"; "cellular
           physiology"
 2247 2295 synthetic adj 1: not of natural origin; prepared or made
           artificially; "man-made fibers"; "synthetic leather" [syn:
           {man-made},
 2248 2569 surviving adj 1: still in existence; "the Wollemi pine found in
           Australia is a surviving specimen of a conifer thought to
           have been
 2249 2316 supplementary adj 1: functioning in a supporting capacity; "the main
           library and its auxiliary branches" [syn: {auxiliary},
 2250 2448 ski n 1: narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for
           gliding over snow
 2251 2307 Fuller n 1: United States jurist and chief justice of the United
           States Supreme Court (1833-1910) [syn: {Fuller}, {Melville
           W.
 2252 3002 Frederick n 1: a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
 2253 2418 deceased adj 1: dead; "he is deceased"; "our dear departed friend"
           [syn: {asleep(p)}, {at peace(p)}, {at rest(p)},
           {deceased},
 2254 2455 advent n 1: arrival that has been awaited (especially of something
           momentous); "the advent of the computer" [syn: {advent},
 2255 2493 wandering adj 1: migratory; "a restless mobile society"; "the nomadic
           habits of the Bedouins"; "believed the profession of a
 2256 2317 reconciliation n 1: the reestablishing of cordial relations [syn:
           {reconciliation}, {rapprochement}]
 2257 2439 fearful adj 1: experiencing or showing fear; "a fearful glance";
           "fearful of criticism"
 2258 2272 annoyed adj 1: aroused to impatience or anger; "made an irritated
           gesture"; "feeling nettled from the constant teasing";
 2259 2267 transcription n 1: something written, especially copied from one
           medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
           [syn:
 2260 2584 RAM n 1: the most common computer memory which can be used by
           programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is
 2261 2484 procession n 1: (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at
           Pentecost; "the emanation of the Holy Spirit"; "the rising
           of the Holy
 2262 2278 marital adj 1: of or relating to the state of marriage; "marital
           status"; "marital fidelity"; "married bliss" [syn:
 2263 2659 libel n 1: a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose
           of defaming a living person
 2264 2546 infinitive n 1: the uninflected form of the verb
 2265 2280 excellence n 1: the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities
           in high degree
 2266 2532 dubious adj 1: fraught with uncertainty or doubt; "they were doubtful
           that the cord would hold"; "it was doubtful whether she
 2267 2303 twenties n 1: the time of life between 20 and 30 [syn: {twenties},
           {mid- twenties}]
 2268 2630 plight n 1: a situation from which extrication is difficult
           especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in
           a most
 2269 2588 oddly adv 1: in a manner differing from the usual or expected; "had a
           curiously husky voice"; "he's behaving rather peculiarly"
 2270 2351 mainframe n 1: a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and
           occupying a special air-conditioned room [syn:
           {mainframe},
 2271 2556 borrowing n 1: the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another
           source; "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very
           apparent"
 2272 2390 armour n 1: a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
           [syn: {armor}, {armour}]
 2273 2287 secretly adv 1: in secrecy; not openly; "met secretly to discuss the
           invasion plans"; "the children secretly went to the
 2274 2358 Rupert n 1: English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces
           during the English Civil War (1619-1682) [syn: {Rupert},
 2275 2407 racist adj 1: based on racial intolerance; "racist remarks" 2:
           discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion
 2276 2408 penal adj 1: of or relating to punishment; "penal reform"; "penal
           code"
 2277 5676 Libya n 1: a military dictatorship in northern Africa on the
           Mediterranean; consists almost entirely of desert; a major
 2278 2279 nominated adj 1: appointed by nomination [syn: {nominated},
           {nominative}]
 2279 2305 nobility n 1: a privileged class holding hereditary titles [syn:
           {nobility}, {aristocracy}]
 2280 2290 eagerly adv 1: with eagerness; in an eager manner; "the news was
           eagerly awaited" [syn: {eagerly}, {thirstily}]
 2281 2388 consultancy n 1: the practice of giving expert advice within a
           particular field; "a business management consultancy"
 2282 2292 cemetery n 1: a tract of land used for burials [syn: {cemetery},
           {graveyard}, {burial site}, {burial ground}, {burying
 2283 2425 rifle n 1: a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore;
           "he lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired"
 2284 2638 gill n 1: a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5
           fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
 2285 2363 exhibit n 1: an object or statement produced before a court of law
           and referred to while giving evidence
 2286 2314 cautiously adv 1: as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or
           tact; "she ventured cautiously downstairs"; "they handled
           the
 2287 2583 stark adv 1: completely; "stark mad"; "mouth stark open" adj 1:
           devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment;
 2288 2526 financing n 1: the act of financing [syn: {financing}, {funding}]
 2289 2412 participating adj 1: taking part in an activity; "an active member of
           the club"; "he was politically active"; "the participating
 2290 2376 farewell n 1: an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
           [syn: {farewell}, {word of farewell}]
 2291 2501 dolly n 1: conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a
           camera can be mounted
 2292 2330 cheer n 1: a cry or shout of approval 2: the quality of being
           cheerful and dispelling gloom; "flowers
 2293 2339 admittedly adv 1: as acknowledged; "true, she is the smartest in her
           class" [syn: {true}, {admittedly}, {avowedly},
           {confessedly}]
 2294 2551 unlimited adj 1: having no limits in range or scope; "to start with a
           theory of unlimited freedom is to end up with unlimited
 2295 2326 suitably adv 1: in an appropriate manner; "he was appropriately
           dressed" [syn: {appropriately}, {suitably}, {fittingly},
 2296 4521 rescued adj 1: delivered from danger [syn: {rescued}, {reclaimed}]
 2297 2561 repayment n 1: the act of returning money received previously [syn:
           {refund}, {repayment}]
 2298 2379 mug n 1: the quantity that can be held in a mug [syn: {mug},
           {mugful}]
 2299 2384 elementary adj 1: easy and not involved or complicated; "an
           elementary problem in statistics"; "elementary, my dear
           Watson"; "a
 2300 2392 numerical adj 1: measured or expressed in numbers; "numerical value";
           "the numerical superiority of the enemy" [syn: {numeric},
 2301 2512 jealousy n 1: a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival) [syn:
           {jealousy}, {green-eyed monster}]
 2302 2308 civic adj 1: of or relating or belonging to a city; "civic center";
           "civic problems"
 2303 2304 twin adj 1: being two identical [syn: {duplicate}, {matching},
           {twin(a)}, {twinned}]
 2304 2370 transit n 1: a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and
           vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted
           on
 2305 2356 median adj 1: relating to or constituting the middle value of an
           ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two
 2306 2374 incomplete adj 1: not complete or total; not completed; "an
           incomplete account of his life"; "political consequences
           of
 2307 2440 foul adj 1: highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust; "a
           disgusting smell"; "distasteful language"; "a loathsome
 2308 2346 civilization n 1: a society in an advanced state of social
           development (e.g., with complex legal and political and
           religious
 2309 2421 unification n 1: an occurrence that involves the production of a
           union [syn: {fusion}, {merger}, {unification}]
 2310 2652 thickness n 1: the dimension through an object as opposed to its
           length or width [ant: {slenderness}, {tenuity},
           {thinness}]
 2311 2383 hazel adj 1: of a light brown or yellowish brown color n 1:
           Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its
           fine-
 2312 2441 discharged adj 1: having lost your job [syn: {discharged},
           {dismissed}, {fired}, {laid-off}, {pink-slipped}]
 2313 2710 diarrhoea n 1: frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom
           of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a
 2314 2357 contradictory adj 1: of words or propositions so related that both
           cannot be true and both cannot be false; "`perfect' and
           `imperfect'
 2315 2381 Chamberlain n 1: British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a
           policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
           [syn:
 2316 2348 spoon n 1: a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container
           and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
 2317 2509 revolt n 1: organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which
           one faction tries to wrest control from another [syn:
 2318 2337 preferable adj 1: more desirable than another; "coffee is preferable
           to tea"; "Danny's preferred name is `Dan'" [syn:
 2319 2336 monarch n 1: a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary
           right [syn: {sovereign}, {crowned head}, {monarch}]
 2320 2373 legitimacy n 1: lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in
           accordance with law [ant: {illegitimacy}]
 2321 2482 workplace n 1: a place where work is done; "he arrived at work early
           today" [syn: {workplace}, {work}]
 2322 2757 unstable adj 1: lacking stability or fixity or firmness; "unstable
           political conditions"; "the tower proved to be unstable
 2323 2325 tolerance n 1: the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate
           unfavorable environmental conditions
 2324 2974 thigh n 1: the part of the leg between the hip and the knee 2: the
           upper joint of the leg of a fowl [syn: {second joint},
 2325 2364 thief n 1: a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else
           with the intention of keeping it or selling it [syn:
 2326 2477 slot n 1: a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in
           which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable;
 2327 2648 prevailing adj 1: most frequent or common; "prevailing winds" [syn:
           {prevailing}, {prevalent}, {predominant}, {dominant},
 2328 2620 exaggerated adj 1: represented as greater than is true or reasonable;
           "an exaggerated opinion of oneself" [syn: {exaggerated},
 2329 2624 dissolved adj 1: (of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form; "add the
           dissolved gelatin"
 2330 2502 cafe n 1: a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold [syn:
           {cafe}, {coffeehouse}, {coffee shop}, {coffee bar}]
 2331 3240 weary adj 1: physically and mentally fatigued; "`aweary' is archaic"
           [syn: {aweary}, {weary}]
 2332 2434 unsuitable adj 1: not meant or adapted for a particular purpose; "a
           solvent unsuitable for use on wood surfaces"
 2333 2366 sinister adj 1: threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic
           developments; "a baleful look"; "forbidding
           thunderclouds"; "his tone
 2334 2335 robust adj 1: sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or
           construction; "a robust body"; "a robust perennial" [ant:
           {frail}]
 2335 2665 resume n 1: short descriptive summary (of events) [syn: {sketch},
           {survey}, {resume}]
 2336 2426 marathon n 1: any long and arduous undertaking [syn: {marathon},
           {endurance contest}]
 2337 2457 oriental adj 1: denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia;
           "oriental civilization"
 2338 2343 header n 1: a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below
           it is about; "the heading seemed to have little to do with
 2339 2410 anticipate v 1: regard something as probable or likely; "The
           meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow" [syn:
           {expect},
 2340 2878 tomato n 1: mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a
           vegetable 2: native to South America; widely cultivated in
           many varieties
 2341 2577 substantive adj 1: having a firm basis in reality and being therefore
           important, meaningful, or considerable; "substantial
 2342 2485 hip adj 1: informed about the latest trends [syn: {hep}, {hip}, {hip
           to(p)}]
 2343 2476 handkerchief n 1: a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or
           nose or as a costume accessory [syn: {handkerchief},
           {hankie},
 2344 2414 decorated adj 1: provided with something intended to increase its
           beauty or distinction [syn: {adorned}, {decorated}] [ant:
 2345 2565 cumulative adj 1: increasing by successive addition; "the benefits
           are cumulative"; "the eventual accumulative effect of
           these
 2346 2443 cruise n 1: an ocean trip taken for pleasure [syn: {cruise}, {sail}]
           v 1: drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at
           leisure;
 2347 2411 supervisor n 1: one who supervises or has charge and direction of 2:
           a program that controls the execution of other programs
           [syn:
 2348 2372 scholar n 1: a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone
           who by long study has gained mastery in one or more
 2349 2859 luckily adv 1: by good fortune; "fortunately the weather was good"
           [syn: {fortunately}, {fortuitously}, {luckily}, {as luck
           would
 2350 2413 internationally adv 1: throughout the world; "She is internationally
           known"
 2351 2637 madness n 1: obsolete terms for legal insanity [syn: {lunacy},
           {madness}, {insaneness}]
 2352 2518 graphic adj 1: written or drawn or engraved; "graphic symbols" [syn:
           {graphic}, {graphical}, {in writing(p)}]
 2353 2438 flock n 1: a church congregation guided by a pastor 2: a group of
           birds
 2354 2355 trolley n 1: a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by
           electricity [syn: {streetcar}, {tram}, {tramcar},
 2355 2406 toll n 1: a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for
           maintenance)
 2356 2399 macintosh n 1: a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
           [syn: {mackintosh}, {macintosh}]
 2357 2429 costing n 1: cost accounting
 2358 2423 resemblance n 1: similarity in appearance or external or superficial
           details
 2359 2436 prosperous adj 1: in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately
           rich; "they were comfortable or even wealthy by some
 2360 2631 notwithstanding adv 1: despite anything to the contrary (usually
           following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid,
           however I'd
 2361 2463 narrowly adv 1: in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions; "he
           interprets the law narrowly" [ant: {broadly}, {broadly
 2362 2771 kindness n 1: the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and
           humane and sympathetic [ant: {unkindness}]
 2363 2596 firing n 1: the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; "hold
           your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes";
 2364 2475 Tyne n 1: a river in northern England that flows east to the North
           Sea [syn: {Tyne}, {River Tyne}, {Tyne River}]
 2365 2508 sunk adj 1: doomed to extinction [syn: {done for(p)}, {ruined},
           {sunk}, {undone}, {washed-up}]
 2366 2496 stained adj 1: marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter; "a
           badly stained tablecloth"; "tear-stained cheeks" [ant:
 2367 2403 focusing n 1: the concentration of attention or energy on something;
           "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he
           had no
 2368 2395 Cyprus n 1: a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are
           of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin [syn: {Cyprus},
 2369 2397 Auckland n 1: the largest city and principal port of New Zealand
 2370 2495 trunk n 1: the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the
           bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for
 2371 2449 sliding adj 1: being a smooth continuous motion
 2372 2560 Simpson n 1: United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII
           created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
 2373 2900 Lydia n 1: an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a
           powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
 2374 2432 incorrect adj 1: not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth;
           "an incorrect calculation"; "the report in the paper is
 2375 2724 flowing adj 1: designed or arranged to offer the least resistant to
           fluid flow; "a streamlined convertible" [syn:
 2376 2465 finely adv 1: in tiny pieces; "the surfaces were finely granular"
           [ant: {coarsely}]
 2377 2387 devastating adj 1: making light of; "afire with annihilating
           invective"; "a devastating portrait of human folly"; "to
           compliments
 2378 2404 Czech adj 1: of or relating to Czechoslovakia or its people or their
           language; "The Czech border"; "Czechoslovak
 2379 2478 nod n 1: a sign of assent or salutation or command 2: the act of
           nodding the head
 2380 2500 gown n 1: a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a
           long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
 2381 2471 counterpart n 1: a person or thing having the same function or
           characteristics as another [syn: {counterpart}, {opposite
 2382 2416 planting n 1: the act of fixing firmly in place; "he ordered the
           planting of policemen outside every doorway"
 2383 2818 honesty n 1: the quality of being honest [syn: {honesty},
           {honestness}] [ant: {dishonesty}]
 2384 2479 exempt adj 1: (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation
           or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other
 2385 2417 emotionally adv 1: in an emotional manner; "at the funeral he spoke
           emotionally" [ant: {unemotionally}]
 2386 2451 disgusting adj 1: highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust; "a
           disgusting smell"; "distasteful language"; "a loathsome
 2387 2492 detached adj 1: showing lack of emotional involvement; "adopted a
           degage pose on the arm of the easy chair"- J.S.Perelman;
           "she
 2388 2716 cassette n 1: a container that holds a magnetic tape used for
           recording or playing sound or video
 2389 2581 bitterness n 1: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will [syn:
           {resentment}, {bitterness}, {gall}, {rancor}, {rancour}]
 2390 2420 accountancy n 1: the occupation of maintaining and auditing records
           and preparing financial reports for a business [syn:
 2391 2568 torture n 1: extreme mental distress [syn: {anguish}, {torment},
           {torture}]
 2392 2393 molecule n 1: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of
           an element or compound
 2393 2780 mates n 1: a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from
           Chicago" [syn: {couple}, {mates}, {match}]
 2394 2517 Halifax n 1: provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
 2395 2604 charitable adj 1: relating to or characterized by charity; "a
           charitable foundation"
 2396 2574 bundle n 1: a collection of things wrapped or boxed together [syn:
           {package}, {bundle}, {packet}, {parcel}]
 2397 2503 bullet n 1: a projectile that is fired from a gun [syn: {bullet},
           {slug}]
 2398 2548 vocal adj 1: relating to or designed for or using the singing voice;
           "vocal technique"; "the vocal repertoire"; "organized a
 2399 2459 motivated adj 1: provided with a motive or given incentive for
           action; "a highly motivated child can learn almost
           anything"; "a
 2400 2635 purity n 1: being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material [syn:
           {purity}, {pureness}] [ant: {impureness}, {impurity}]
 2401 2537 pro adv 1: in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc. [ant: {con}] adj
           1: in favor of (an action or proposal etc.); "a pro vote"
 2402 2798 grove n 1: a small growth of trees without underbrush 2: garden
           consisting of a small cultivated wood without
 2403 2682 fabulous adj 1: extremely pleasing; "a fabulous vacation" [syn:
           {fabulous}, {fab}]
 2404 2453 concession n 1: a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary
           business; "he got the beer concession at the ball park"
 2405 2460 complaining adj 1: expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment;
           "a complaining boss" [syn: {complaining(a)},
           {complaintive}]
 2406 3689 tucked adj 1: having tucked or being tucked; "tightly tucked
           blankets"; "a fancy tucked shirt" [ant: {untucked}]
 2407 2431 residual adj 1: relating to or indicating a remainder; "residual
           quantity" [syn: {residual}, {residuary}]
 2408 2564 para n 1: (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has
           delivered; "the parity of the mother must be considered";
 2409 2714 housework n 1: the work of cleaning and running a house [syn:
           {housework}, {housekeeping}]
 2410 2456 artillery n 1: large but transportable armament [syn: {artillery},
           {heavy weapon}, {gun}, {ordnance}]
 2411 2497 selfish adj 1: concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your
           advantage to the exclusion of others; "Selfish men
 2412 2511 poetic adj 1: of or relating to poetry; "poetic works"; "a poetic
           romance" [syn: {poetic}, {poetical}]
 2413 2428 interestingly adv 1: in an interesting manner; "when he ceases to be
           just interestingly neurotic and...gets locked up"- Time
           [ant:
 2414 2660 depot n 1: station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers
           or goods [syn: {terminal}, {terminus}, {depot}]
 2415 2807 cellar n 1: the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly
           below ground level; often used for storage [syn:
           {basement},
 2416 2629 painfully adv 1: unpleasantly; "his ignorance was painfully obvious"
           [syn: {painfully}, {distressingly}]
 2417 2742 filthy adj 1: disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive
           matter; "as filthy as a pigsty"; "a foul pond"; "a nasty
 2418 2621 defect n 1: an imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects";
           "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs"
 2419 2489 Ba n 1: a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group;
           found in barite [syn: {barium}, {Ba}, {atomic number 56}]
 2420 2447 accompanying adj 1: following or accompanying as a consequence; "an
           excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems";
           "snags
 2421 2422 vale n 1: a long depression in the surface of the land that usually
           contains a river [syn: {valley}, {vale}]
 2422 2444 unified adj 1: formed or united into a whole [syn: {incorporate},
           {incorporated}, {integrated}, {merged}, {unified}]
 2423 2570 Rogers n 1: United States humorist remembered for his homespun
           commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
 2424 2523 reproductive adj 1: producing new life or offspring; "the
           reproductive potential of a species is its relative
           capacity to
 2425 2542 realisation n 1: a musical composition that has been completed or
           enriched by someone other than the composer [syn:
           {realization},
 2426 2617 Malaysia n 1: a constitutional monarchy in southeastern Asia on
           Borneo and the Malay Peninsula; achieved independence from
           the
 2427 2705 khan n 1: a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian
           countries
 2428 2612 idle adj 1: not in action or at work; "an idle laborer"; "idle
           drifters"; "the idle rich"; "an idle mind" [ant: {busy}]
 2429 2442 contractor n 1: someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build
           things 2: the bridge player in contract bridge who wins
           the bidding and
 2430 2655 aroused adj 1: aroused to action; "the aroused opposition" 2:
           emotionally aroused [syn: {stimulated}, {stirred},
           {stirred
 2431 2787 resistant adj 1: relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or
           infection) [syn: {immune}, {resistant}]
 2432 2707 imposition n 1: the act of imposing something (as a tax or an
           embargo) [syn: {imposition}, {infliction}]
 2433 4833 volcanic adj 1: relating to or produced by or consisting of
           volcanoes; "volcanic steam"; "volcanic islands such as
           Iceland"; "a
 2434 2842 uneven adj 1: not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture; "an
           uneven color"; "uneven ground"; "uneven margins"; "wood
 2435 2521 terrorism n 1: the calculated use of violence (or the threat of
           violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that
           are
 2436 2462 passport n 1: any authorization to pass or go somewhere; "the pass to
           visit had a strict time limit" [syn: {pass}, {passport}]
 2437 2446 litter n 1: the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal 2:
           rubbish carelessly dropped or left about (especially in
 2438 2700 functioning adj 1: performing or able to perform its regular
           function; "a functioning flashlight" [ant:
           {malfunctioning},
 2439 2772 fairness n 1: conformity with rules or standards; "the judge
           recognized the fairness of my claim" [syn: {fairness},
           {equity}] [ant:
 2440 2540 explosive adj 1: serving to explode or characterized by explosion or
           sudden outburst; "an explosive device"; "explosive gas";
 2441 2790 descriptive adj 1: serving to describe or inform or characterized by
           description; "the descriptive variable"; "a descriptive
 2442 2550 contention n 1: a point asserted as part of an argument 2: a
           contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong
 2443 2945 comic adj 1: arousing or provoking laughter; "an amusing film with a
           steady stream of pranks and pratfalls"; "an amusing
 2444 2606 utter adj 1: without qualification; used informally as (often
           pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete
 2445 3377 LP n 1: a long-playing phonograph record; designed to be played at
           33.3 rpm [syn: {LP}, {L-P}]
 2446 2499 listing n 1: a database containing an ordered array of items (names
           or topics) [syn: {list}, {listing}]
 2447 2640 attorney n 1: a professional person authorized to practice law;
           conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice [syn: {lawyer},
           {attorney}]
 2448 3068 spy n 1: (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain
           information about its enemies or by a business to obtain
 2449 3161 saddle n 1: a seat for the rider of a horse or camel 2: a pass or
           ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is
 2450 2589 impulse n 1: an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses"
           [syn: {urge}, {impulse}]
 2451 2603 diagnostic adj 1: concerned with diagnosis; used for furthering
           diagnosis; "a diagnostic reading test"
 2452 2597 cord n 1: a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was
           tied with a cord"
 2453 2513 conceal v 1: prevent from being seen or discovered; "Muslim women
           hide their faces"; "hide the money" [syn: {hide},
           {conceal}]
 2454 3012 amazed adj 1: filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming
           surprise or shock; "an amazed audience gave the magician a
 2455 2461 aftermath n 1: the consequences of an event (especially a
           catastrophic event); "the aftermath of war"; "in the wake
           of the
 2456 2506 administrator n 1: someone who administers a business [syn:
           {administrator}, {decision maker}]
 2457 2600 perfection n 1: the state of being without a flaw or defect [syn:
           {perfection}, {flawlessness}, {ne plus ultra}] [ant:
 2458 3520 naughty adj 1: suggestive of sexual impropriety; "a blue movie";
           "blue jokes"; "he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy
 2459 2525 nationality n 1: people having common origins or traditions and often
           comprising a nation; "immigrants of the same nationality
 2460 2820 corpus n 1: capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
           [syn: {principal}, {corpus}, {principal sum}]
 2461 2473 buffer n 1: (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its
           pH
 2462 2704 Persian adj 1: of or relating to Iran or its people or language or
           culture; "Iranian mountains"; "Iranian security police"
 2463 2965 microphone n 1: device for converting sound waves into electrical
           energy [syn: {microphone}, {mike}]
 2464 2622 freshly adv 1: very recently; "they are newly married"; "newly raised
           objections"; "a newly arranged hairdo"; "grass new washed
 2465 2747 fireplace n 1: an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney
           where a fire can be built; "the fireplace was so large you
           could
 2466 2555 cloak n 1: anything that covers or conceals 2: a loose outer garment
 2467 2946 unpredictable adj 1: not capable of being foretold [ant:
           {predictable}] 2: unknown in advance; "an unpredictable
           (or indeterminable)
 2468 2527 tipped adj 1: having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in
           combination); "a rubber-tipped cane" [ant: {untipped}]
 2469 2536 Swansea n 1: a port city in southern Wales on an inlet of the Bristol
           Channel
 2470 2483 susceptible adj 1: (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily
           to or capable of; "susceptible to colds"; "susceptible of
 2471 2676 chemist n 1: a scientist who specializes in chemistry 2: a health
           professional trained in the art of preparing and
 2472 3170 armchair n 1: chair with a support on each side for arms
 2473 2487 alteration n 1: an event that occurs when something passes from one
           state or phase to another; "the change was intended to
           increase
 2474 2547 wolf n 1: any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of
           North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
 2475 2670 Tate n 1: United States poet and critic (1899-1979) [syn: {Tate},
           {Allen Tate}, {John Orley Allen Tate}]
 2476 2573 hardship n 1: a state of misfortune or affliction; "debt-ridden
           farmers struggling with adversity"; "a life of hardship"
           [syn:
 2477 2522 sketch n 1: preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made
           several studies before starting to paint" [syn: {sketch},
           {study}]
 2478 2690 min n 1: a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour; "he
           ran a 4 minute mile" [syn: {minute}, {min}]
 2479 2619 fountain n 1: a structure from which an artificially produced jet of
           water arises
 2480 2773 daft adj 1: informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used
           to drive my husband balmy" [syn: {balmy}, {barmy},
 2481 2952 cough n 1: a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears
           the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory
 2482 2507 yelled adj 1: in a vehement outcry; "his shouted words of
           encouragement could be heard over the crowd noises" [syn:
           {shouted},
 2483 2643 speculative adj 1: not financially safe or secure; "a bad
           investment"; "high risk investments"; "anything that
           promises to pay too
 2484 2578 processed adj 1: subjected to a special process or treatment;
           "prepared ergot"; "processed cheeses are easy to spread"
 2485 2681 GMT n 1: the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich,
           England; it is the same everywhere [syn: {Greenwich Mean
 2486 2661 breakthrough n 1: a productive insight [syn: {discovery},
           {breakthrough}, {find}]
 2487 2566 bowed adj 1: of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
           [ant: {plucked}]
 2488 2504 blessing n 1: the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his
           blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any
 2489 2505 axe n 1: an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a
           handle [syn: {ax}, {axe}]
 2490 2538 playground n 1: an area where many people go for recreation [syn:
           {resort area}, {playground}, {vacation spot}]
 2491 2524 Madonna n 1: the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the
           Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
           [syn:
 2492 2541 Dana n 1: Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann;
           identified with the Welsh Don [syn: {Danu}, {Dana}]
 2493 2677 winding adj 1: marked by repeated turns and bends; "a tortuous road
           up the mountain"; "winding roads are full of surprises";
 2494 2692 whistle n 1: the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam
           coming out of a small aperture [syn: {whistle},
 2495 2558 transmitted adj 1: occurring among members of a family usually by
           heredity; "an inherited disease"; "familial traits";
           "genetically
 2496 2779 Syria n 1: an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of
           the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most
           ancient
 2497 2515 sovereign adj 1: (of political bodies) not controlled by outside
           forces; "an autonomous judiciary"; "a sovereign state"
           [syn:
 2498 2510 oppression n 1: the act of subjugating by cruelty; "the tyrant's
           oppression of the people" [syn: {oppression},
           {subjugation}]
 2499 2539 knot n 1: a tight cluster of people or things; "a small knot of women
           listened to his sermon"; "the bird had a knot of feathers
 2500 2572 helmet n 1: armor plate that protects the head 2: a protective
           headgear made of hard material to resist blows
 2501 2528 dickens n 1: a word used in exclamations of confusion; "what the
           devil"; "the deuce with it"; "the dickens you say" [syn:
           {devil},
 2502 2626 confront v 1: oppose, as in hostility or a competition; "You must
           confront your opponent"; "Jackson faced Smith in the
           boxing
 2503 2520 bulletin n 1: a brief report (especially an official statement issued
           for immediate publication or broadcast)
 2504 2662 amusing adj 1: providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining; "an
           amusing speaker"; "a diverting story" [syn: {amusing},
           {amusive},
 2505 2841 amp n 1: the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme
           International d'Unites; "a typical household
 2506 2529 admiral n 1: the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice
           admiral and below a fleet admiral [syn: {admiral}, {full
 2507 2605 Wesley n 1: English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote
           many hymns (1707-1788) [syn: {Wesley}, {Charles Wesley}]
 2508 2599 smoked adj 1: (used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by
           hanging in wood smoke [syn: {smoked}, {smoke-cured},
 2509 2614 renowned adj 1: widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a
           celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an
 2510 2657 peer n 1: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
           [syn: {peer}, {equal}, {match}, {compeer}]
 2511 2616 particle n 1: (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything [syn:
           {atom}, {molecule}, {particle}, {corpuscle}, {mote},
           {speck}]
 2512 2516 inflammatory adj 1: characterized or caused by inflammation; "an
           inflammatory process"; "an inflammatory response"
 2513 2533 concealed adj 1: not accessible to view; "concealed (or hidden)
           damage"; "in stormy weather the stars are out of sight"
           [syn:
 2514 2582 architectural adj 1: of or pertaining to the art and science of
           architecture; "architectural history"; "architectural
           design"
 2515 2592 shifting adj 1: continuously varying; "taffeta with shifting colors"
           2: changing position or direction; "he drifted into the
           shifting
 2516 2571 jailed adj 1: being in captivity [syn: {captive}, {confined},
           {imprisoned}, {jailed}]
 2517 2602 hygiene n 1: a condition promoting sanitary practices; "personal
           hygiene"
 2518 2680 gloomy adj 1: depressingly dark; "the gloomy forest"; "the glooming
           interior of an old inn"; "`gloomful' is archaic" [syn:
 2519 2886 gentry n 1: the most powerful members of a society [syn: {gentry},
           {aristocracy}]
 2520 2534 boiler n 1: sealed vessel where water is converted to steam [syn:
           {boiler}, {steam boiler}]
 2521 2576 thermal adj 1: relating to or associated with heat; "thermal
           movements of molecules"; "thermal capacity"; "thermic
           energy"; "the
 2522 2552 sustainable adj 1: capable of being sustained
 2523 2769 repression n 1: a state of forcible subjugation; "the long repression
           of Christian sects"
 2524 2794 mucosal adj 1: of or relating to mucous membranes
 2525 2687 manifesto n 1: a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a
           political party or government) [syn: {manifesto},
 2526 3077 finances n 1: assets in the form of money [syn: {funds}, {finances},
           {monetary resource}, {cash in hand}, {pecuniary resource}]
 2527 2815 trio n 1: the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
           [syn: {three}, {3}, {III}, {trio}, {threesome}, {tierce},
 2528 2904 doll n 1: a small replica of a person; used as a toy [syn: {doll},
           {dolly}]
 2529 2530 arbitration n 1: (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by
           an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used
           to
 2530 2639 anxiously adv 1: with anxiety or apprehension; "we watched anxiously"
           [syn: {anxiously}, {uneasily}, {apprehensively}]
 2531 2554 Monsieur n 1: used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English
           `Mr'
 2532 2650 demise n 1: the time when something ends; "it was the death of all
           his plans"; "a dying of old hopes" [syn: {death}, {dying},
 2533 3028 circus n 1: a travelling company of entertainers; including trained
           animals; "he ran away from home to join the circus"
 2534 2557 Bailey n 1: United States singer (1918-1990) [syn: {Bailey}, {Pearl
           Bailey}, {Pearl Mae Bailey}]
 2535      Warwick n 1: English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought
           first for the house of York and secured the throne for
 2536 2593 sponsor n 1: someone who supports or champions something [syn:
           {patron}, {sponsor}, {supporter}]
 2537 2764 PS n 1: a note appended to a letter after the signature [syn:
           {postscript}, {PS}]
 2538 2586 polymer n 1: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting
           of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated
 2539 3547 Lent n 1: a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
           [syn: {Lent}, {Lententide}]
 2540 2750 Finland n 1: republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from
           Russia in 1917 [syn: {Finland}, {Republic of Finland},
 2541 2668 dreamed adj 1: conceived of or imagined or hoped for; "his dreamed
           symphony that would take the world of music by storm"
 2542 2867 risky adj 1: involving risk or danger; "skydiving is a hazardous
           sport"; "extremely risky going out in the tide and fog";
 2543 2760 monument n 1: a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
           [syn: {memorial}, {monument}]
 2544 2553 markedly adv 1: in a clearly noticeable manner; "sales of luxury cars
           dropped markedly"
 2545 2720 lens n 1: a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge
           transmitted light and to form images [syn: {lens},
           {lense},
 2546 2601 insisting n 1: continual and persistent demands [syn: {insistence},
           {insisting}]
 2547 3265 warfare n 1: the waging of armed conflict against an enemy;
           "thousands of people were killed in the war" [syn: {war},
           {warfare}]
 2548 3066 voyage n 1: an act of traveling by water [syn: {ocean trip},
           {voyage}] 2: a journey to some distant place
 2549 2706 icy adj 1: devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of
           unfriendliness or disdain; "a frigid greeting"; "got a
 2550 2633 customary adj 1: in accordance with convention or custom; "sealed the
           deal with the customary handshake"
 2551 2718 urging n 1: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something;
           "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" [syn: {goad},
 2552 2975 stitch n 1: a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting,
           crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
 2553 2658 nucleus n 1: a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and
           responsible for growth and reproduction [syn: {nucleus},
           {cell
 2554 2654 midst n 1: the location of something surrounded by other things; "in
           the midst of the crowd" [syn: {midst}, {thick}]
 2555 3318 Cambodia n 1: a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina
           under French rule until 1946 [syn: {Cambodia}, {Kingdom of
 2556 2646 attribute n 1: a construct whereby objects or individuals can be
           distinguished; "self-confidence is not an endearing
 2557 2651 apology n 1: an expression of regret at having caused trouble for
           someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess"
 2558 2591 terminology n 1: a system of words used to name things in a
           particular discipline; "legal terminology"; "biological
           nomenclature";
 2559 3217 tariff n 1: a government tax on imports or exports; "they signed a
           treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries"
 2560 2663 supplying n 1: the activity of supplying or providing something [syn:
           {provision}, {supply}, {supplying}]
 2561 2562 ribbon n 1: any long object resembling a thin line; "a mere ribbon of
           land"; "the lighted ribbon of traffic"; "from the air the
 2562 2664 relational adj 1: having a relation or being related
 2563 2615 quotation n 1: a short note recognizing a source of information or of
           a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list
           several
 2564 2587 Panama n 1: a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved
           independence from Colombia in 1903 [syn: {Panama},
           {Republic of Panama}]
 2565 2777 casualty n 1: someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a
           military engagement
 2566 2598 allegiance n 1: the act of binding yourself (intellectually or
           emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment
           to public
 2567 2749 uncommon adj 1: not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great
           in amount or remarkable in character or kind; "uncommon
 2568 2762 tactical adj 1: of or pertaining to tactic or tactics; "a tactical
           error"
 2569 2702 suburban adj 1: relating to or characteristic of or situated in
           suburbs; "suburban population"
 2570 2647 rosemary n 1: widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves
           used in cooking and in perfumery [syn: {rosemary},
           {Rosmarinus
 2571 3430 jolly adv 1: to a moderately sufficient extent or degree; "pretty
           big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him"; "the shoes are
 2572 2590 harmless adj 1: not causing or capable of causing harm; "harmless
           bacteria"; "rendered the bomb harmless" [ant: {harmful}]
 2573 2580 goodwill n 1: (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to
           the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over
           and
 2574 2784 bind n 1: something that hinders as if with bonds v 1: stick to
           firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
 2575 2641 Webb n 1: English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society
           (1858-1943) [syn: {Webb}, {Beatrice Webb}, {Martha
           Beatrice
 2576 2607 therapist n 1: a person skilled in a particular type of therapy [syn:
           {therapist}, {healer}]
 2577 2854 substitution n 1: an event in which one thing is substituted for
           another; "the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion
           of donor
 2578 2976 parcel n 1: a wrapped container [syn: {package}, {parcel}] 2: the
           allotment of some amount by dividing something; "death
 2579 2632 locality n 1: a surrounding or nearby region; "the plane crashed in
           the vicinity of Asheville"; "it is a rugged locality"; "he
 2580 2941 herd n 1: a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of
           the same kind that are herded by humans
 2581 2627 auntie n 1: the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your
           uncle [syn: {aunt}, {auntie}, {aunty}] [ant: {uncle}]
 2582 2768 Afghanistan n 1: a mountainous landlocked country in central Asia;
           bordered by Iran to the west and Russia to the north and
           Pakistan to
 2583 2609 sour adj 1: smelling of fermentation or staleness [syn: {sour},
           {rancid}]
 2584 2759 rug n 1: floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric
           (usually with nap or pile) [syn: {rug}, {carpet},
 2585 3070 render n 1: a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to
           masonry walls
 2586 2611 proximity n 1: the property of being close together [syn:
           {proximity}, {propinquity}]
 2587 2628 polar adj 1: having a pair of equal and opposite charges 2:
           characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed;
           "in
 2588 2594 pillow n 1: a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person v 1:
           rest on or as if on a pillow; "pillow your head" [syn:
 2589 2746 induction n 1: a formal entry into an organization or position or
           office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to
           report
 2590 2781 garment n 1: an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk" v
           1: provide with clothes or put clothes on; "Parents must
           feed
 2591 2642 Thomson n 1: United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude
           Stein (1896-1989) [syn: {Thomson}, {Virgil Thomson},
           {Virgil
 2592 2703 stuffed adj 1: filled with something; "a stuffed turkey" 2: crammed
           with food; "a full stomach"; "I feel stuffed"
 2593 2786 shine n 1: the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
           [syn: {radiance}, {radiancy}, {shine}, {effulgence},
 2594 3144 Pauline adj 1: relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
 2595 2719 Nancy n 1: a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
 2596 2623 entitlement n 1: right granted by law or contract (especially a right
           to benefits); "entitlements make up the major part of the
 2597 2748 credits n 1: a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to
           the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the
           film)
 2598 2669 assert v 1: state categorically [syn: {assert}, {asseverate},
           {maintain}]
 2599 2634 spelling n 1: forming words with letters according to the principles
           underlying accepted usage
 2600 2649 observing adj 1: quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
           [syn: {observant}, {observing}]
 2601 2697 irritation n 1: the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
           [syn: {irritation}, {annoyance}, {vexation},
           {botheration}]
 2602 3127 hesitation n 1: indecision in speech or action [syn: {hesitation},
           {vacillation}, {wavering}]
 2603 2712 dragging adj 1: marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner; "it
           was a strange dragging approach"; "years of dragging war"
 2604 2755 Cairo n 1: a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence
           of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
 2605 2926 Wilkinson n 1: English chemist honored for his research on pollutants
           in car exhausts (born in 1921) [syn: {Wilkinson}, {Sir
 2606 2832 veteran adj 1: rendered competent through trial and experience; "a
           seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran
 2607 2671 terrific adj 1: very great or intense; "a terrific noise"; "a
           terrific thunderstorm storm"; "fought a terrific battle"
 2608 2644 stealing n 1: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully;
           "the thieving is awful at Kennedy International" [syn:
 2609 2672 shorts n 1: trousers that end at or above the knee [syn: {short
           pants}, {shorts}, {trunks}]
 2610 3143 runner n 1: someone who imports or exports without paying duties
           [syn: {smuggler}, {runner}, {contrabandist}, {moon
           curser},
 2611 3375 pony n 1: a range horse of the western United States 2: an informal
           term for a racehorse; "he liked to bet on the
 2612 2618 ineffective adj 1: not producing an intended effect; "an ineffective
           teacher"; "ineffective legislation" [syn: {ineffective},
 2613 2674 deed n 1: a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect
           a transfer of property and to show the legal right to
 2614 2653 rigorous adj 1: rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a
           standard; "rigorous application of the law"; "a strict
           vegetarian"
 2615 3302 restless adj 1: worried and uneasy [syn: {restless}, {ungratified},
           {unsatisfied}]
 2616 2734 platelet n 1: tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood;
           essential for blood clotting [syn: {platelet}, {blood
 2617 2851 Mosaic adj 1: of or relating to Moses or the laws and writings
           attributed to him; "Mosaic Law"
 2618 2673 immensely adv 1: to an exceedingly great extent or degree; "He had
           vastly overestimated his resources"; "was immensely more
 2619 2709 franchise n 1: an authorization to sell a company's goods or services
           in a particular place
 2620 2955 emphasize v 1: to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones
           emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet" [syn:
           {stress},
 2621 2625 deception n 1: a misleading falsehood [syn: {misrepresentation},
           {deceit}, {deception}]
 2622 2812 frustrated adj 1: disappointingly unsuccessful; "disappointed
           expectations and thwarted ambitions"; "their foiled
           attempt to capture
 2623 2810 feminism n 1: a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women 2: the
           movement aimed at equal rights for women [syn: {feminist
 2624 3287 drastic adj 1: forceful and extreme and rigorous; "drastic measures"
 2625 2753 dale n 1: an open river valley (in a hilly area)
 2626 2645 Coleridge n 1: English romantic poet (1772-1834) [syn: {Coleridge},
           {Samuel Taylor Coleridge}]
 2627 2738 Austrian adj 1: of or relating to Austria or its people or culture;
           "Austrian music"
 2628 2993 probation n 1: a trial period during which your character and
           abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for
           work or for
 2629 2741 picnic n 1: a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering [syn: {field
           day}, {outing}, {picnic}]
 2630 2881 pathetic adj 1: deserving or inciting pity; "a hapless victim";
           "miserable victims of war"; "the shabby room struck her
 2631 3407 Marxist adj 1: following the ideas of Marx and Engels n 1: an
           advocate of Marxism
 2632 3203 lambert n 1: a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a
           perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one
 2633 2731 casting n 1: object formed by a mold [syn: {cast}, {casting}] 2: the
           act of creating something by casting it in a mold [syn:
 2634 2693 snake n 1: limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous [syn:
           {snake}, {serpent}, {ophidian}]
 2635 2666 orbit n 1: the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial
           body in its revolution about another; "he plotted the
           orbit
 2636 2908 onion n 1: the bulb of an onion plant 2: bulbous plant having hollow
           leaves cultivated worldwide for
 2637 2688 meaningless adj 1: having no meaning or direction or purpose; "a
           meaningless endeavor"; "a meaningless life"; "a verbose
           but
 2638 2789 hollow adj 1: not solid; having a space or gap or cavity; "a hollow
           wall"; "a hollow tree"; "hollow cheeks"; "his face became
 2639 2756 affinity n 1: (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an
           antibody
 2640 2717 accountable adj 1: liable to account for one's actions; "governments
           must be accountable to someone beside themselves"; "fully
 2641 3082 Zimbabwe n 1: a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly
           called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United
 2642 2916 Trent n 1: a river in central England that flows generally
           northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the
 2643 2739 spacious adj 1: very large in expanse or scope; "a broad lawn"; "the
           wide plains"; "a spacious view"; "spacious skies" [syn:
 2644 3014 senator n 1: a member of a senate
 2645 2871 cement n 1: concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement;
           "they stood on the grey cement beside the pool"
 2646 3130 Beirut n 1: capital and largest city of Lebanon; located in western
           Lebanon on the Mediterranean [syn: {Bayrut}, {Beirut},
 2647 2745 reservoir n 1: a large or extra supply of something; "a reservoir of
           talent"
 2648 2656 proven adj 1: established beyond doubt; "a proven liar"; "a Soviet
           leader of proven shrewdness" [syn: {proved}, {proven}]
 2649 2907 obsession n 1: an irrational motive for performing trivial or
           repetitive actions, even against your will; "her
           compulsion to wash
 2650 2838 deficiency n 1: the state of needing something that is absent or
           unavailable; "there is a serious lack of insight into the
 2651 2691 Berkshire n 1: a county in southern England
 2652 3470 tricky adj 1: not to be trusted; "how extraordinarily slippery a liar
           the camera is"- James Agee [syn: {slippery}, {tricky}]
 2653 2816 rumour n 1: gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed
           around by word of mouth [syn: {rumor}, {rumour},
           {hearsay}]
 2654 2689 mansion n 1: (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac
           is divided [syn: {sign of the zodiac}, {star sign},
           {sign},
 2655 2778 accumulated adj 1: periodically accumulated over time; "accrued
           interest"; "accrued leave" [syn: {accrued}, {accumulated}]
 2656 2793 proudly adv 1: with pride; in a proud manner; "he walked proudly into
           town"
 2657 2678 outright adv 1: without restrictions or stipulations or further
           payments; "buy outright"
 2658 2679 mock adj 1: constituting a copy or imitation of something; "boys in
           mock battle"
 2659 2667 latent adj 1: potentially existing but not presently evident or
           realized; "a latent fingerprint"; "latent talent"
 2660 2729 divorced adj 1: of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved
 2661 2840 Bryan n 1: United States lawyer and politician who advocated free
           silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching
 2662 2865 alas adv 1: by bad luck; "unfortunately it rained all day"; "alas, I
           cannot stay" [syn: {unfortunately}, {unluckily},
 2663 2801 snap n 1: the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made
           the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for
 2664 2686 Rosa n 1: large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including
           roses [syn: {Rosa}, {genus Rosa}]
 2665 3061 regulated adj 1: controlled or governed according to rule or
           principle or law; "well regulated industries"; "houses
           with regulated
 2666 2921 peripheral adj 1: on or near an edge or constituting an outer
           boundary; the outer area; "Russia's peripheral provinces";
           "peripheral
 2667 2829 kite n 1: a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase
           its face value
 2668 2675 disappearance n 1: the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
           [syn: {disappearance}, {disappearing}] [ant: {appearance}]
 2669 2853 acceleration n 1: an increase in rate of change; "modern science
           caused an acceleration of cultural change" [ant:
           {deceleration},
 2670 2895 tiger n 1: a fierce or audacious person; "he's a tiger on the tennis
           court"; "it aroused the tiger in me"
 2671 2992 therapeutic adj 1: tending to cure or restore to health; "curative
           powers of herbal remedies"; "her gentle healing hand";
           "remedial
 2672 2848 secrecy n 1: the trait of keeping things secret [syn: {secrecy},
           {secretiveness}, {silence}]
 2673 2860 impetus n 1: a force that moves something along [syn: {drift},
           {impetus}, {impulsion}]
 2674 2892 duodenal adj 1: in or relating to the duodenum; "duodenal ulcer"
 2675 2711 diabetes n 1: a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high
           glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic
 2676 2684 commercially adv 1: in a commercial manner; "the product is
           commercially available"
 2677 2808 wilderness n 1: (politics) a state of disfavor; "he led the
           Democratic party back from the wilderness"
 2678 2733 overlooked adj 1: not taken into account; "his retirement was not
           allowed to go unmarked" [syn: {overlooked}, {unmarked},
 2679 2844 marker n 1: some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark
           something; "the buoys were markers for the channel"
 2680 2698 graphical adj 1: relating to or presented by a graph; "a graphic
           presentation of the data" [syn: {graphic}, {graphical}]
 2681 2699 GPS n 1: a navigational system involving satellites and computers
           that can determine the latitude and longitude of a
           receiver
 2682 2978 eleventh adj 1: coming next after the tenth and just before the
           twelfth in position [syn: {eleventh}, {11th}]
 2683 2813 Crawford n 1: United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857) [syn:
           {Crawford}, {Thomas Crawford}]
 2684 2725 chimney n 1: a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke
           from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a
 2685 3109 zoo n 1: the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
           [syn: {menagerie}, {zoo}, {zoological garden}]
 2686 2906 retailer n 1: a merchant who sells goods at retail [syn: {retailer},
           {retail merchant}]
 2687 2770 navigation n 1: the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to
           place [syn: {navigation}, {pilotage}, {piloting}]
 2688 3057 mounting n 1: an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in
           altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) [syn: {climb},
 2689 2883 MIPS n 1: (computer science) a unit for measuring the execution speed
           of a computer's CPU (but not the whole system); "4 MIPS is
 2690 2727 mac n 1: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric [syn:
           {macintosh}, {mackintosh}, {mac}, {mack}]
 2691 2732 balloon n 1: large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
           2: small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck
 2692 4814 Warsaw n 1: the capital and largest city of Poland; located in
           central Poland [syn: {Warszawa}, {Warsaw}, {capital of
           Poland}]
 2693 2918 Stalin n 1: Russian leader who succeeded Lenin as head of the
           Communist Party and created a totalitarian state by
           purging all
 2694 3122 sexy adj 1: marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest;
           "feeling sexy"; "sexy clothes"; "sexy poses"; "a sexy
 2695 3604 ruthless adj 1: without mercy or pity; "an act of ruthless ferocity";
           "a monster of remorseless cruelty" [syn: {pitiless},
 2696 2774 lethal adj 1: of an instrument of certain death; "deadly poisons";
           "lethal weapon"; "a lethal injection" [syn: {deadly},
 2697 2888 innings n 1: the batting turn of a cricket player or team
 2698 3095 Gospel n 1: the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke,
           and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and
 2699 3280 GNP n 1: former measure of the United States economy; the total
           market value of goods and services produced by all
           citizens
 2700 2708 fascinated adj 1: having your attention fixated as though by a spell
           [syn: {fascinated}, {hypnotized}, {hypnotised},
           {mesmerized},
 2701 3010 escort n 1: someone who escorts and protects a prominent person [syn:
           {bodyguard}, {escort}]
 2702 2740 surveyor n 1: an engineer who determines the boundaries and
           elevations of land or structures
 2703 2866 screw n 1: someone who guards prisoners [syn: {prison guard},
           {jailer}, {jailor}, {gaoler}, {screw}, {turnkey}]
 2704 2802 purse n 1: a container used for carrying money and small personal
           items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached
 2705 3071 launching n 1: the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water
           for the first time
 2706 2996 ink n 1: a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing 2: dark
           protective fluid ejected into the water by cuttlefish
 2707 2721 indoors adv 1: within a building; "in winter we play inside" [syn:
           {inside}, {indoors}] [ant: {alfresco}, {out of doors},
 2708 2752 fascination n 1: the state of being intensely interested (as by awe
           or terror) [syn: {fascination}, {captivation}]
 2709 2735 Eden n 1: any place of complete bliss and delight and peace [syn:
           {Eden}, {paradise}, {nirvana}, {heaven}, {promised land},
 2710 2736 doorstep n 1: the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone
           that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when
 2711 2744 disappointing adj 1: not up to expectations; "a disappointing
           performance from one who had seemed so promising" [syn:
           {disappointing},
 2712 3116 dash n 1: distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the
           confident dash of a cavalry officer" [syn: {dash}, {elan},
 2713 3230 wrongly adv 1: without justice or fairness; "wouldst not play false
           and yet would wrongly win"- Shakespeare
 2714 2728 glossy adj 1: (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made
           smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers;
 2715 4917 drawers n 1: underpants worn by men [syn: {drawers}, {underdrawers},
           {shorts}, {boxers}, {boxershorts}]
 2716 2737 constraint n 1: the state of being physically constrained; "dogs
           should be kept under restraint" [syn: {constraint},
           {restraint}]
 2717 2726 atmospheric adj 1: relating to or located in the atmosphere;
           "atmospheric tests" [syn: {atmospheric}, {atmospherical}]
 2718 2814 viii adj 1: being one more than seven [syn: {eight}, {8}, {viii}] n
           1: the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
           [syn:
 2719 2834 masculine adj 1: of grammatical gender [ant: {feminine}, {neuter}] 2:
           associated with men and not with women [ant: {feminine}]
 2720 2966 loosely adv 1: in a relaxed manner; not rigid; "his hands lay
           loosely" [syn: {loosely}, {slackly}]
 2721 2775 inconsistent adj 1: displaying a lack of consistency; "inconsistent
           statements cannot both be true at the same time";
 2722 3810 imagery n 1: the ability to form mental images of things or events;
           "he could still hear her in his imagination" [syn:
 2723 3031 hierarchical adj 1: classified according to various criteria into
           successive levels or layers; "it has been said that only a
 2724 3713 envy n 1: a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have
           something that is possessed by another [syn: {envy},
 2725 2730 climax n 1: the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or
           developing or unfolding; "the climax of the artist's
 2726 2751 ashore adv 1: towards the shore from the water; "we invited them
           ashore"
 2727 2826 nut n 1: usually large hard-shelled seed 2: Egyptian goddess of the
           sky
 2728 3300 housewife n 1: a wife who manages a household while her husband earns
           the family income [syn: {housewife}, {homemaker}, {lady of
           the
 2729 2766 dump n 1: a coarse term for defecation; "he took a shit" [syn:
           {shit}, {dump}]
 2730 2913 countless adj 1: too numerous to be counted; "incalculable riches";
           "countless hours"; "an infinite number of reasons";
 2731 2783 centrally adv 1: in or near or toward a center or according to a
           central role or function; "The theater is centrally
           located"
 2732 2822 boiling adv 1: extremely; "boiling mad" n 1: the application of heat
           to change something from a liquid
 2733 2858 overtime adv 1: beyond the regular time; "she often has to work
           overtime" n 1: work done in addition to regular working
           hours
 2734 2809 obstacle n 1: something immaterial that stands in the way and must be
           circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an
 2735 3025 farmhouse n 1: house for a farmer and family
 2736 3560 depressing adj 1: causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy; "the
           economic outlook is depressing"; "something cheerless
 2737 2754 crust n 1: the outer layer of the Earth [syn: {crust}, {Earth's
           crust}]
 2738 3249 butterfly n 1: diurnal insect typically having a slender body with
           knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
 2739 2843 stack n 1: an orderly pile 2: (often followed by `of') a large number
           or amount or extent;
 2740 2855 simultaneous adj 1: occurring or operating at the same time; "a
           series of coincident events" [syn: {coincident},
           {coincidental},
 2741 2998 prompt adj 1: according to schedule or without delay; on time; "the
           train is prompt"
 2742 2877 editorial adj 1: of or relating to an article stating opinions or
           giving perspectives; "editorial column"
 2743 2765 drought n 1: a shortage of rainfall; "farmers most affected by the
           drought hope that there may yet be sufficient rain early
           in
 2744 2891 disbelief n 1: doubt about the truth of something [syn:
           {incredulity}, {disbelief}, {skepticism}, {mental
           rejection}]
 2745 2792 reservation n 1: a district that is reserved for particular purpose
           [syn: {reservation}, {reserve}]
 2746 2830 induce v 1: cause to arise; "induce a crisis" [syn: {induce}, {bring
           on}]
 2747 2950 endeavour n 1: a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially
           one that requires effort or boldness); "he had doubts
           about the
 2748 2912 cardinal adj 1: serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule";
           "the central cause of the problem"; "an example that was
 2749 3356 unpopular adj 1: regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval;
           "unpopular ideas"; "an unpopular war" [ant: {popular}]
 2750 2930 exploded adj 1: showing the parts of something separated but in
           positions that show their correct relation to one another;
           "the
 2751 2767 arrogant adj 1: having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance
           out of overbearing pride; "an arrogant official";
           "arrogant
 2752 2903 electorate n 1: the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to
           vote
 2753 2806 dementia n 1: mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
           [syn: {dementia}, {dementedness}]
 2754 2821 consciously adv 1: with awareness; "she consciously played with the
           idea of inviting them" [ant: {unconsciously}]
 2755 2761 coarse adj 1: of textures that are rough to the touch or substances
           consisting of relatively large particles; "coarse meal";
 2756 2799 basil n 1: any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or
           perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
 2757 3231 vector n 1: a variable quantity that can be resolved into components
           2: a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and
           whose
 2758 2785 Sutherland n 1: Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926) [syn:
           {Sutherland}, {Joan Sutherland}, {Dame Joan Sutherland}]
 2759 2932 rub n 1: an unforeseen obstacle [syn: {hang-up}, {hitch}, {rub},
           {snag}]
 2760 3136 mutually adv 1: in a mutual or shared manner; "the agreement was
           mutually satisfactory"; "the goals of the negotiators were
           not
 2761 2839 conquest n 1: the act of conquering [syn: {conquest}, {conquering},
           {subjection}, {subjugation}]
 2762 3191 tooth n 1: hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used
           for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
 2763 3098 thoughtful adj 1: having intellectual depth; "a deeply thoughtful
           essay" 2: exhibiting or characterized by careful thought;
           "a thoughtful
 2764 2833 opt v 1: select as an alternative over another; "I always choose the
           fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted
 2765 3107 documentary adj 1: relating to or consisting of or derived from
           documents [syn: {documentary}, {documental}]
 2766 2956 disposition n 1: your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition" [syn:
           {disposition}, {temperament}]
 2767 3118 beloved adj 1: dearly loved [syn: {beloved}, {darling}, {dear}] n 1:
           a beloved person; used as terms of endearment [syn:
 2768 2800 Bangor n 1: a town in east central Maine on the Penobscot River 2: a
           university town in northwestern Wales on the Menai Strait
 2769 2850 regression n 1: an abnormal state in which development has stopped
           prematurely [syn: {arrested development}, {fixation},
 2770 2795 nationalist adj 1: devotion to the interests or culture of a
           particular nation including promoting the interests of one
           country
 2771 3104 lending n 1: disposing of money or property with the expectation that
           the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned [syn:
 2772 2782 energetic adj 1: possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an
           energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic
 2773 2911 distortion n 1: a change for the worse [syn: {distortion},
           {deformation}] 2: a shape resulting from distortion [syn:
           {distorted shape},
 2774 2788 Leigh n 1: English film actress (1913-1967) [syn: {Leigh}, {Vivien
           Leigh}]
 2775 2835 incompatible adj 1: not compatible; "incompatible personalities";
           "incompatible colors" [ant: {compatible}]
 2776 2837 imprisoned adj 1: being in captivity [syn: {captive}, {confined},
           {imprisoned}, {jailed}]
 2777 3157 conveniently adv 1: in a convenient manner; "the switch was
           conveniently located" [syn: {handily}, {conveniently}]
           [ant:
 2778 2823 arguably adv 1: as can be shown by argument; "she is arguably the
           best"
 2779 2947 serial adj 1: in regular succession without gaps; "serial concerts"
           [syn: {consecutive}, {sequent}, {sequential}, {serial},
 2780 2882 node n 1: a connecting point at which several lines come together 2:
           any thickened enlargement [syn: {node}, {knob},
           {thickening}]
 2781 3099 guinea n 1: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings 2: (ethnic
           slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
 2782 3023 fourteenth adj 1: coming next after the thirteenth in position [syn:
           {fourteenth}, {14th}]
 2783 2970 contamination n 1: the state of being contaminated [syn:
           {contamination}, {taint}]
 2784 3363 bald adj 1: with no effort to conceal; "a barefaced lie" [syn:
           {bald}, {barefaced}]
 2785 3581 Sung n 1: the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for
           art and literature and philosophy [syn: {Sung}, {Sung
 2786 2791 summons n 1: a request to be present; "they came at his bidding"
           [syn: {bidding}, {summons}]
 2787 2873 radius n 1: the length of a line segment between the center and
           circumference of a circle or sphere [syn: {radius}, {r}]
 2788 2977 lightning n 1: abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from
           cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
 2789 2817 geology n 1: a science that deals with the history of the earth as
           recorded in rocks
 2790 2827 discarded adj 1: thrown away; "wearing someone's cast-off clothes";
           "throwaway children living on the streets"; "salvaged
 2791 2825 stunned adj 1: filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming
           surprise or shock; "an amazed audience gave the magician a
 2792 2887 ripe adj 1: fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used;
           "ripe peaches"; "full-bodied mature wines" [syn: {ripe},
 2793 3000 odour n 1: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the
           nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous
 2794 3162 nylon n 1: a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient
           synthetic fibers
 2795 2796 Munich n 1: the capital and largest city of Bavaria in southwestern
           Germany [syn: {Munich}, {Muenchen}]
 2796 2910 manifest adj 1: clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or
           judgment; "the effects of the drought are apparent to
           anyone who
 2797 2939 hepatitis n 1: inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
 2798 2845 heavens n 1: the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which
           celestial bodies appear to be projected [syn: {celestial
 2799 2914 Attic adj 1: of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the
           dialect spoken in Athens in classical times; "Attic
 2800 2862 anthropology n 1: the social science that studies the origins and
           social relationships of human beings
 2801 2959 scepticism n 1: the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
           [syn: {agnosticism}, {skepticism}, {scepticism}]
 2802 2857 prescription adj 1: available only with a doctor's written
           prescription; "a prescription drug" [ant:
           {nonprescription(a)}, {over-the-
 2803 2856 obedience n 1: the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior
           with respect to another person [syn: {obedience},
           {obeisance}]
 2804 2828 muddy adj 1: (of soil) soft and watery; "the ground was boggy under
           foot"; "a marshy coastline"; "miry roads"; "wet mucky
 2805 3607 learner n 1: someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a
           teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs [syn: {learner},
 2806 2951 developmental adj 1: of or relating to or constituting development;
           "developmental psychology"
 2807 2852 cocktail n 1: a short mixed drink 2: an appetizer served as a first
           course at a meal
 2808 2973 warden n 1: the chief official in charge of a prison
 2809 2880 participant n 1: someone who takes part in an activity 2: a person
           who participates in or is skilled at some game [syn:
 2810 2811 finite adj 1: bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal
           extent [ant: {infinite}]
 2811 2819 famine n 1: an acute insufficiency [syn: {dearth}, {famine},
           {shortage}]
 2812 2890 elusive adj 1: difficult to describe; "a haunting elusive odor" 2:
           skillful at eluding capture; "a cabal of conspirators,
           each
 2813 5262 cosy adj 1: enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter
           especially in a small space; "a cozy nook near the fire";
 2814 3141 variance n 1: an event that departs from expectations [syn:
           {discrepancy}, {variance}, {variant}]
 2815 3189 tempting adj 1: highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire;
           "an alluring prospect"; "her alluring smile"; "the voice
           was
 2816 3727 responsive adj 1: containing or using responses; alternating;
           "responsive reading"; "antiphonal laughter" [syn:
           {responsive},
 2817 3017 guild n 1: a formal association of people with similar interests; "he
           joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society";
 2818 2940 governmental adj 1: relating to or dealing with the affairs or
           structure of government or politics or the state;
           "governmental
 2819 2889 foliage n 1: the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in
           higher plants [syn: {leaf}, {leafage}, {foliage}]
 2820 2831 comprise v 1: be composed of; "The land he conquered comprised
           several provinces"; "What does this dish consist of?"
           [syn:
 2821 3011 censorship n 1: counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting
           any information of value to the enemy [syn: {censoring},
 2822 2863 bowler n 1: a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in
           cricket 2: a player who rolls balls down an alley at pins
 2823 2915 acquiring n 1: the act of acquiring something; "I envied his talent
           for acquiring"; "he's much more interested in the getting
           than
 2824 7662 vet n 1: a doctor who practices veterinary medicine [syn:
           {veterinarian}, {veterinary}, {veterinary surgeon}, {vet}]
 2825 2849 span n 1: the complete duration of something; "the job was finished
           in the span of an hour"
 2826 3137 Ni n 1: a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is
           resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in
 2827 3089 disclose v 1: make known to the public information that was
           previously known only to a few people or that was meant to
           be kept a
 2828 3020 mildly adv 1: to a moderate degree; "he was mildly interested" 2: in
           a gentle manner; "he talked gently to the injured animal"
 2829 2901 livestock n 1: any animals kept for use or profit [syn: {livestock},
           {stock}, {farm animal}]
 2830 2885 issuing n 1: the act of providing an item for general use or for
           official purposes (usually in quantity); "a new issue of
 2831 2869 campus n 1: a field on which the buildings of a university are
           situated
 2832 2872 unofficial adj 1: not having official authority or sanction; "a sort
           of unofficial mayor"; "an unofficial estimate"; "he
 2833 2929 pad n 1: a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
           [syn: {pad}, {pad of paper}, {tablet}]
 2834 3816 muscular adj 1: of or relating to or consisting of muscle; "muscular
           contraction"
 2835 2836 inspectorate n 1: a body of inspectors
 2836 3021 inspect v 1: look over carefully; "Please inspect your father's will
           carefully"
 2837 2884 impress n 1: the act of coercing someone into government service
           [syn: {impress}, {impressment}]
 2838 2942 dedication n 1: complete and wholehearted fidelity 2: a ceremony in
           which something (as a building) is dedicated to
 2839 3100 corrected adj 1: having something undesirable neutralized; "with
           glasses her corrected vision was 20:20" [ant:
           {uncorrected}]
 2840 2893 attacker n 1: someone who attacks [syn: {attacker}, {aggressor},
           {assailant}, {assaulter}]
 2841 3139 apt adj 1: (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he
           is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am
 2842 3131 unsure adj 1: lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway
           diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not
           timid
 2843 3084 spectacle n 1: something or someone seen (especially a notable or
           unusual sight); "the tragic spectacle of cripples trying
           to escape"
 2844 3135 nail n 1: horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal
           surface of the digits
 2845 3064 Graves n 1: English writer known for his interest in mythology and in
           the classics (1895-1985) [syn: {Graves}, {Robert Graves},
 2846 5370 gorgeous adj 1: dazzlingly beautiful; "a gorgeous Victorian gown"
 2847 2874 abundance n 1: the property of a more than adequate quantity or
           supply; "an age of abundance" [syn: {abundance},
           {copiousness},
 2848 2879 sworn adj 1: bound by or as if by an oath; "according to an early
           tradition became his sworn brother"; "sworn enemies"
 2849 3208 stimulated adj 1: emotionally aroused [syn: {stimulated}, {stirred},
           {stirred up}, {aroused}]
 2850 2896 reproduce v 1: make a copy or equivalent of; "reproduce the painting"
           2: have offspring or produce more individuals of a given
           animal
 2851 2909 Mohammed n 1: the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last
           messenger of Allah (570-632) [syn: {Mohammed}, {Mohammad},
 2852 2870 Carlos n 1: Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist
           father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups
           (born
 2853 2958 asserted adj 1: confidently declared to be so; "the asserted value of
           the painting"
 2854 3274 sensory adj 1: of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and
           passing toward the central nervous system; "sensory
 2855 2931 Salvador n 1: a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America
           [syn: {El Salvador}, {Republic of El Salvador},
           {Salvador}]
 2856 3289 pledged adj 1: bound by or as if by an oath; "according to an early
           tradition became his sworn brother"; "sworn enemies"
 2857 2999 physiological adj 1: of or relating to the biological study of
           physiology; "physiological psychology"; "Pavlov's
           physiological
 2858 2899 outrageous adj 1: grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing
           horror; "subjected to outrageous cruelty"; "a hideous
           pattern of
 2859 3909 kohl n 1: a cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to
           darken the edges of their eyelids
 2860 2922 investing n 1: the act of investing; laying out money or capital in
           an enterprise with the expectation of profit [syn:
 2861 2876 instinctively adv 1: as a matter of instinct; "he instinctively
           grabbed the knife"
 2862 2957 authoritative adj 1: having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an
           important official"; "the captain's authoritative manner"
 2863 3039 analyst n 1: someone who is skilled at analyzing data 2: an expert
           who studies financial data (on credit or securities
 2864 3269 drunken adj 1: given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol; "a
           bibulous fellow"; "a bibulous evening"; "his boozy
 2865 3207 bedside n 1: space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick
           or dying person); "the doctor stood at her bedside"
 2866 2875 sober adj 1: not affected by a chemical substance (especially
           alcohol) [ant: {drunk}, {inebriated}, {intoxicated}]
 2867 2898 rails n 1: a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the
           railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can
 2868 3215 Malta n 1: a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean;
           achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
           [syn:
 2869 2944 compass n 1: navigational instrument for finding directions 2: an
           area in which something acts or operates or has power or
 2870 3163 collision n 1: (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies
           come together; "the collision of the particles resulted in
           an
 2871 2923 chef n 1: a professional cook
 2872 2894 undesirable adj 1: not wanted; "undesirable impurities in steel";
           "legislation excluding undesirable aliens";"removed the
 2873 2897 reminiscent adj 1: serving to bring to mind; "cannot forbear to close
           on this redolent literary note"- Wilder Hobson; "a
           campaign
 2874 3033 bland adj 1: lacking taste or flavor or tang; "a bland diet";
           "insipid hospital food"; "flavorless supermarket
           tomatoes"; "vapid
 2875 3053 safeguard n 1: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger
           or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the
           injury as
 2876 3183 imitation adj 1: not genuine or real; being an imitation of the
           genuine article; "it isn't fake anything; it's real
           synthetic
 2877 2997 Fletcher n 1: prolific English dramatist who collaborated with
           Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
           [syn:
 2878 2905 theatrical adj 1: of or relating to the theater 2: suited to or
           characteristic of the stage or theater; "a
 2879 3083 spiral adj 1: in the shape of a coil [syn: {coiling}, {helical},
           {spiral}, {spiraling}, {volute}, {voluted}, {whorled},
 2880 2933 parted adj 1: having a margin incised almost to the base so as to
           create distinct divisions or lobes
 2881 3220 outgoing adj 1: leaving a place or a position; "an outgoing
           steamship" [ant: {incoming}]
 2882 3044 maternity n 1: the state of being pregnant; the period from
           conception to birth when a woman carries a developing
           fetus in her uterus
 2883 2948 Mars n 1: a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is
           periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in
 2884 3058 intrinsic adj 1: belonging to a thing by its very nature; "form was
           treated as something intrinsic, as the very essence of
 2885 2934 immunity n 1: the state of not being susceptible; "unsusceptibility
           to rust" [syn: {unsusceptibility}, {immunity}] [ant:
 2886 3355 Hart n 1: United States playwright who collaborated with George S.
           Kaufman (1904-1961) [syn: {Hart}, {Moss Hart}]
 2887 2920 regeneration n 1: (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed
           parts or organs
 2888 2961 indifferent adj 1: marked by a lack of interest; "an apathetic
           audience"; "the universe is neither hostile nor friendly;
           it is
 2889 2979 furiously adv 1: (of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner;
           "winds were blowing furiously"
 2890 3106 emission n 1: the act of emitting; causing to flow forth [syn:
           {emission}, {emanation}]
 2891 2990 dynamics n 1: the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that
           cause motions of bodies [syn: {dynamics}, {kinetics}]
 2892 7083 deeds n 1: performance of moral or religious acts; "salvation by
           deeds"; "the reward for good works" [syn: {works},
           {deeds}]
 2893 2991 arranging n 1: the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
           [syn: {arrangement}, {arranging}, {transcription}]
 2894 3110 undergo v 1: pass through; "The chemical undergoes a sudden change";
           "The fluid undergoes shear"; "undergo a strange sensation"
 2895 3018 tolerate v 1: put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot
           bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to
 2896 2960 roar n 1: a deep prolonged loud noise [syn: {boom}, {roar},
           {roaring}, {thunder}]
 2897 2981 revived adj 1: restored to consciousness or life or vigor; "felt
           revived hope" [ant: {unrenewed}, {unrevived}]
 2898 2919 qualitative adj 1: involving distinctions based on qualities;
           "qualitative change"; "qualitative data"; "qualitative
           analysis
 2899 3113 pearl n 1: a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a
           clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
 2900 2987 lining n 1: a protective covering that protects an inside surface
           [syn: {lining}, {liner}]
 2901 3226 lime n 1: a caustic substance produced by heating limestone [syn:
           {calcium hydroxide}, {lime}, {slaked lime}, {hydrated
 2902 3293 Johnston n 1: Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the
           Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891) [syn:
 2903 2989 fascism n 1: a political theory advocating an authoritarian
           hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or
           liberalism)
 2904 3271 dusk n 1: the time of day immediately following sunset; "he loved the
           twilight"; "they finished before the fall of night" [syn:
 2905 3393 tenancy n 1: an act of being a tenant or occupant [syn: {occupancy},
           {tenancy}]
 2906 3016 radar n 1: measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of
           microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant
 2907 2983 profoundly adv 1: to a great depth psychologically; "They felt the
           loss deeply" [syn: {profoundly}, {deeply}]
 2908 3266 opposing adj 1: characterized by active hostility; "opponent (or
           opposing) armies" [syn: {opponent}, {opposing}]
 2909 3124 monastery n 1: the residence of a religious community
 2910 2984 mixing n 1: the act of mixing together; "paste made by a mix of flour
           and water"; "the mixing of sound channels in the recording
 2911 2935 dental adj 1: of or relating to the teeth; "dental floss" 2: of or
           relating to dentistry; "dental student"
 2912 2953 conductor n 1: the person who leads a musical group [syn:
           {conductor}, {music director}, {director}]
 2913 3047 cannon n 1: a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels 2: heavy
           gun fired from a tank
 2914 2925 articulate adj 1: expressing yourself easily or characterized by
           clear expressive language; "articulate speech"; "an
           articulate
 2915 2963 acquaintance n 1: personal knowledge or information about someone or
           something [syn: {acquaintance}, {familiarity},
 2916 3324 trinity n 1: the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and
           one [syn: {three}, {3}, {III}, {trio}, {threesome},
           {tierce},
 2917 3612 teddy n 1: plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush
           and stuffed with soft materials) [syn: {teddy}, {teddy
 2918 2928 skeleton n 1: something reduced to its minimal form; "the battalion
           was a mere skeleton of its former self"; "the bare
           skeleton of a
 2919 2938 rocket n 1: any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine [syn:
           {rocket}, {projectile}]
 2920 3060 repeating n 1: the act of doing or performing again [syn:
           {repetition}, {repeating}]
 2921 3079 peninsula n 1: a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
 2922 3009 insert n 1: a folded section placed between the leaves of another
           publication
 2923 2924 confession n 1: an admission of misdeeds or faults 2: a written
           document acknowledging an offense and signed by the
 2924 2936 cater v 1: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food
           or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the
           guests"
 2925 3120 aerial adj 1: existing or living or growing or operating in the air;
           "aerial roots of a philodendron"; "aerial particles";
 2926 3041 weakened adj 1: impaired by diminution [syn: {diminished},
           {lessened}, {vitiated}, {weakened}]
 2927 3257 verge n 1: a region marking a boundary [syn: {brink}, {threshold},
           {verge}]
 2928 2964 spokeswoman n 1: a female spokesperson
 2929 3343 pi n 1: the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle;
           approximately equal to 3.14159265358979323846...
 2930 3360 explanatory adj 1: serving or intended to explain or make clear;
           "explanatory notes"; "an explanatory paragraph"
 2931 2937 stove n 1: a kitchen appliance used for cooking food; "dinner was
           already on the stove" [syn: {stove}, {kitchen stove},
 2932 3015 rev n 1: rate of revolution of a motor; "the engine was doing 6000
           revs" [syn: {revolutions per minute}, {rpm}, {rev}]
 2933 2982 prototype n 1: a standard or typical example; "he is the prototype of
           good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the
           good
 2934 2967 insult n 1: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a
           student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse";
 2935 2968 disturb v 1: move deeply; "This book upset me"; "A troubling thought"
           [syn: {disturb}, {upset}, {trouble}]
 2936 2943 confess v 1: confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually
           under pressure [syn: {confess}, {squeal}, {fink}]
 2937 3232 Stevens n 1: United States psychologist and psychophysicist who
           proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law
           (1906-1973)
 2938 3254 rack n 1: framework for holding objects 2: rib section of a
           forequarter of veal or pork or especially
 2939 2949 hobby n 1: an auxiliary activity [syn: {avocation}, {by-line},
           {hobby}, {pursuit}, {sideline}, {spare-time activity}]
 2940 2954 generosity n 1: the trait of being willing to give your money or time
           [syn: {generosity}, {generousness}] [ant: {stinginess}]
 2941 3059 Gandhi n 1: daughter of Nehru who served as prime minister of India
           from 1966 to 1977 (1917-1984) [syn: {Gandhi}, {Indira
 2942 2969 drained adj 1: emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water
           or other liquid); "a drained marsh"; "a drained tank"; "a
 2943 3027 confidentiality n 1: the state of being secret; "you must respect the
           confidentiality of your client's communications"
 2944 2962 competitor n 1: the contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect
           for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition
           was doing"
 2945 3982 civilisation n 1: the social process whereby societies achieve an
           advanced stage of development and organization [syn:
           {civilization},
 2946 3534 upgrade n 1: an upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car
           couldn't make it up the rise" [syn: {ascent}, {acclivity},
           {rise},
 2947 3181 spoil n 1: (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially
           in war); "to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy"
 2948 2985 Morse n 1: a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are
           represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long
 2949 3076 galaxy n 1: a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people) 2:
           tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny
           white
 2950 3003 foremost adv 1: prominently forward; "he put his best foot foremost"
           [syn: {foremost}, {first}]
 2951 3263 dome n 1: a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that
           the concavity faces downward
 2952 3496 congratulations n 1: an expression of approval and commendation; "he
           always appreciated praise for his work" [syn: {praise},
 2953 3301 conducting n 1: the way of administering a business 2: the direction
           of an orchestra or choir; "he does not use a
 2954 3184 generic adj 1: relating to or common to or descriptive of all members
           of a genus; "the generic name"
 2955 3714 frightening adj 1: causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war";
           "an awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so
 2956 3026 dolphin n 1: large slender food and game fish widely distributed in
           warm seas (especially around Hawaii) [syn: {dolphinfish},
 2957 2971 asthma n 1: respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually
           of allergic origin [syn: {asthma}, {asthma attack},
           {bronchial
 2958 2972 alley n 1: a narrow street with walls on both sides [syn: {alley},
           {alleyway}, {back street}]
 2959 3006 subordinate adj 1: lower in rank or importance [syn: {subordinate},
           {low- level}] [ant: {dominant}]
 2960 3422 reorganisation n 1: the imposition of a new organization; organizing
           differently (often involving extensive and drastic
 2961 3001 indifference n 1: unbiased impartial unconcern 2: apathy demonstrated
           by an absence of emotional reactions
 2962 3046 compassion n 1: a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's
           suffering [syn: {compassion}, {compassionateness}]
 2963 3256 ammunition n 1: projectiles to be fired from a gun [syn:
           {ammunition}, {ammo}]
 2964 3067 sheltered adj 1: protected from danger or bad weather; "a sheltered
           harbor"
 2965 3200 microwave n 1: a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but
           shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave
 2966 3439 kissing n 1: affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the
           genital organs) [syn: {caressing}, {cuddling}, {fondling},
 2967 3094 insulin n 1: hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the
           pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and
 2968 3149 distribute v 1: administer or bestow, as in small portions;
           "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole
           out some
 2969 3050 diminished adj 1: impaired by diminution [syn: {diminished},
           {lessened}, {vitiated}, {weakened}]
 2970 3065 cultivation n 1: socialization through training and education to
           develop one's mind or manners; "her cultivation was
           remarkable"
 2971 3096 Bulgaria n 1: a republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula
           in southeastern Europe [syn: {Bulgaria}, {Republic of
 2972 3040 advertised adj 1: called to public attention; "these advertised
           products"
 2973 3687 wander v 1: move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in
           search of food or employment; "The gypsies roamed the
 2974 4263 tangible adj 1: perceptible by the senses especially the sense of
           touch; "skin with a tangible roughness" [syn: {tangible},
 2975 3160 sentiment n 1: tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion 2: a
           personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof
           or
 2976 3056 purchasing n 1: the act of buying; "buying and selling fill their
           days"; "shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge"
           [syn:
 2977 3145 Lithuania n 1: a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea
           [syn: {Lithuania}, {Republic of Lithuania}, {Lietuva}]
 2978 3431 flourish n 1: a showy gesture; "she entered with a great flourish" 2:
           an ornamental embellishment in writing
 2979 3087 environmentally adv 1: for the environment; "the new recycling policy
           is environmentally safe"
 2980 3140 weighing n 1: careful consideration; "a little deliberation would
           have deterred them" [syn: {deliberation}, {weighing},
 2981 3043 rationality n 1: the state of having good sense and sound judgment;
           "his rationality may have been impaired"; "he had to rely
           less
 2982 3048 picturesque adj 1: suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a
           picture; "a picturesque village"
 2983 2994 patent adj 1: (of a bodily tube or passageway) open; affording free
           passage; "patent ductus arteriosus"
 2984 3134 musician n 1: someone who plays a musical instrument (as a
           profession) [syn: {musician}, {instrumentalist}, {player}]
 2985 3202 moustache n 1: an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip; "he
           looked younger after he shaved off his mustache" [syn:
           {mustache},
 2986 3387 Lincolnshire n 1: an agricultural county of eastern England on the
           North Sea
 2987 3093 Lenin n 1: Russian founder of the Bolsheviks and leader of the
           Russian Revolution and first head of the USSR (1870-1924)
           [syn:
 2988 2995 impatient adj 1: restless or short-tempered under delay or
           opposition; "impatient with the slower students";
           "impatient of
 2989 3411 erect adj 1: upright in position or posture; "an erect stature";
           "erect flower stalks"; "for a dog, an erect tail
 2990 3512 donation n 1: a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made
           to some worthwhile cause [syn: {contribution}, {donation}]
 2991 3090 behavioural adj 1: of or relating to behavior; "behavioral sciences"
           [syn: {behavioral}, {behavioural}]
 2992 3190 thirteenth adj 1: coming next after the twelfth in position [syn:
           {thirteenth}, {13th}]
 2993 3062 paramount adj 1: having superior power and influence; "the
           predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism" [syn:
           {overriding},
 2994 3074 ordeal n 1: a severe or trying experience 2: a primitive method of
           determining a person's guilt or
 2995 3085 infantry n 1: an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot;
           "there came ten thousand horsemen and as many fully-armed
 2996 3030 IMF n 1: a United Nations agency to promote trade by increasing the
           exchange stability of the major currencies [syn:
 2997 3639 fertile adj 1: capable of reproducing [ant: {infertile}, {sterile},
           {unfertile}]
 2998 3267 prominence n 1: the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
           [ant: {obscurity}]
 2999 3007 outskirts n 1: outlying areas (as of a city or town); "they lived on
           the outskirts of Houston"; "they mingled in the outskirts
           of
 3000 3357 olive adj 1: of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe
           olive
 3001 3008 inviting adj 1: attractive and tempting; "an inviting offer" [ant:
           {uninviting}]
 3002 4362 feudal adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism [syn:
           {feudal}, {feudalistic}]
 3003 3156 entertain v 1: provide entertainment for 2: take into consideration,
           have in view; "He entertained the
 3004 3432 dip n 1: a depression in an otherwise level surface; "there was a dip
           in the road"
 3005 3097 wretched adj 1: of very poor quality or condition; "deplorable
           housing conditions in the inner city"; "woeful treatment
           of the
 3006 3054 suppressed adj 1: kept from public knowledge by various means; [ant:
           {publicised}, {publicized}]
 3007 3019 pensioner n 1: the beneficiary of a pension fund [syn: {pensioner},
           {pensionary}]
 3008 3086 joking adj 1: characterized by jokes and good humor [syn: {jesting},
           {jocose}, {jocular}, {joking}]
 3009 3155 internally adv 1: on or from the inside; "an internally controlled
           environment" [ant: {externally}]
 3010 3032 expose n 1: the exposure of an impostor or a fraud; "he published an
           expose of the graft and corruption in city government"
 3011 3179 consolidated adj 1: joined together into a whole; "United
           Industries"; "the amalgamated colleges constituted a
           university"; "a
 3012 3492 blaze n 1: a strong flame that burns brightly; "the blaze spread
           rapidly" [syn: {blaze}, {blazing}]
 3013 3544 witch n 1: a female sorcerer or magician [syn: {enchantress},
           {witch}] 2: a being (usually female) imagined to have
           special powers
 3014 3035 squared adj 1: having been made square
 3015 3436 RNA n 1: (biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in
           the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where
 3016 3029 regain v 1: get or find back; recover the use of; "She regained
           control of herself"; "She found her voice and replied
           quickly"
 3017 3174 hillside n 1: the side or slope of a hill
 3018 3572 token adj 1: insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish'
           is informal); "the fee was nominal"; "a token gesture of
 3019 3037 outsider n 1: someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a
           group [syn: {foreigner}, {outsider}]
 3020 3222 meadow n 1: a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into
           hay [syn: {hayfield}, {meadow}]
 3021 3022 ignorant adj 1: uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or
           sophistication; "an ignorant man"; "nescient of
 3022 3410 idiot n 1: a person of subnormal intelligence [syn: {idiot},
           {imbecile}, {cretin}, {moron}, {changeling}, {half-wit},
 3023 3024 expressly adv 1: with specific intentions; for the express purpose;
           "she needs the money expressly for her patients"
 3024 3330 exercising n 1: the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways
           to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise";
           "he
 3025 3045 economist n 1: an expert in the science of economics [syn:
           {economist}, {economic expert}]
 3026 3049 dispose v 1: give, sell, or transfer to another; "She disposed of her
           parents' possessions"
 3027 3073 confusing adj 1: causing confusion or disorientation; "a confusing
           jumble of road signs"; "being hospitalized can be
           confusing and
 3028 3248 circumstance n 1: a condition that accompanies or influences some
           event or activity
 3029 3036 repay v 1: pay back; "Please refund me my money" [syn: {refund},
           {return}, {repay}, {give back}]
 3030 3395 jar n 1: a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without
           handles
 3031 3245 genre n 1: a kind of literary or artistic work 2: a style of
           expressing yourself in writing [syn: {writing
 3032 3390 flooded adj 1: covered with water; "the main deck was afloat (or
           awash)"; "the monsoon left the whole place awash"; "a
 3033 3051 abundant adj 1: present in great quantity; "an abundant supply of
           water" [ant: {scarce}]
 3034 3121 toe n 1: one of the digits of the foot 2: the part of footwear that
           provides a covering for the toes
 3035 3042 sewage n 1: waste matter carried away in sewers or drains [syn:
           {sewage}, {sewerage}]
 3036 3055 rubbing n 1: the resistance encountered when one body is moved in
           contact with another [syn: {friction}, {rubbing}]
 3037 3242 omission n 1: a mistake resulting from neglect [syn: {omission},
           {skip}] 2: something that has been omitted; "she searched
           the table for
 3038 3210 glucose n 1: a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an
           important source of physiological energy
 3039 3297 banker n 1: a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank 2: the
           person in charge of the bank in a gambling game
 3040 3213 airfield n 1: a place where planes take off and land [syn:
           {airfield}, {landing field}, {flying field}, {field}]
 3041 3052 wholesale adv 1: at a wholesale price; "I can sell it to you
           wholesale" [ant: {retail}]
 3042 3142 sweater n 1: a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part
           of the body [syn: {sweater}, {jumper}]
 3043 3374 refined adj 1: (used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and
           genteel; "she was delicate and refined and unused to
 3044 3063 momentarily adv 1: for an instant or moment; "we paused momentarily
           before proceeding"; "a cardinal perched momently on the
           dogwood
 3045 3114 framed adj 1: provided with a frame; "there were framed snapshots of
           family and friends on her desk" [ant: {unframed}]
 3046 3101 composite adj 1: consisting of separate interconnected parts 2: of or
           relating to or belonging to the plant family Compositae
 3047 3108 Communion n 1: the act of participating in the celebration of the
           Eucharist; "the governor took Communion with the rest of
 3048 3103 posted adj 1: publicly announced; "the posted speed limit"
 3049 3072 devote v 1: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause;
           "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's
 3050 3331 definitive adj 1: clearly defined or formulated; "the plain and
           unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney [syn:
           {definitive},
 3051 3091 blunt adj 1: having a broad or rounded end; "thick marks made by a
           blunt pencil"
 3052 3320 wallet n 1: a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
           [syn: {wallet}, {billfold}, {notecase}, {pocketbook}]
 3053 3172 sufferer n 1: a person suffering from an illness [syn: {sick person},
           {diseased person}, {sufferer}]
 3054 3321 salon n 1: gallery where works of art can be displayed 2: a shop
           where hairdressers and beauticians work [syn: {salon},
 3055 3829 Romanian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of the country of
           Romania or its people or languages; "Romanian folk music"
 3056 3133 proclaimed adj 1: declared publicly; made widely known; "their
           announced intentions"; "the newspaper's proclaimed
           adherence to the
 3057 3123 nanny n 1: a woman who is the custodian of children [syn: {nanny},
           {nursemaid}, {nurse}]
 3058 3147 journalism n 1: newspapers and magazines collectively [syn:
           {journalism}, {news media}]
 3059 3307 handwriting n 1: something written by hand; "she recognized his
           handwriting"; "his hand was illegible" [syn:
           {handwriting},
 3060 3253 reverend adj 1: worthy of adoration or reverence [syn: {reverend},
           {sublime}]
 3061 3498 regulate v 1: fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of;
           "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch" [syn:
 3062 3080 paradox n 1: (logic) a statement that contradicts itself; "`I always
           lie' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false"
 3063 3075 Moses n 1: (Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites
           from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the
 3064 3315 gravitational adj 1: of or relating to or caused by gravitation [syn:
           {gravitational}, {gravitative}]
 3065 3081 continual adj 1: occurring without interruption; chiefly restricted
           to what recurs regularly or frequently in a prolonged and
 3066 3678 unmarried adj 1: not married or related to the unmarried state;
           "unmarried men and women"; "unmarried life"; "sex and the
           single
 3067 3078 socket n 1: a bony hollow into which a structure fits 2: receptacle
           where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone)
 3068 3182 Si n 1: a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the
           most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay
 3069 3503 reassure v 1: cause to feel sure; give reassurance to; "The airline
           tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe"
           [syn:
 3070 3681 readiness n 1: the state of having been made ready or prepared for
           use or action (especially military action); "putting them
           in
 3071 3449 Lyons n 1: a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a
           principal producer of silk and rayon [syn: {Lyon},
           {Lyons}]
 3072 3088 devotion n 1: feelings of ardent love; "their devotion to each other
           was beautiful" [syn: {devotion}, {devotedness}]
 3073 3129 calf n 1: young of domestic cattle 2: the muscular back part of the
           shank [syn: {calf}, {sura}]
 3074 3166 piles n 1: pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal
           sphincter [syn: {hemorrhoid}, {haemorrhoid}, {piles}]
 3075 3125 novelist n 1: one who writes novels
 3076 3167 harassment n 1: a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being
           tormented; "so great was his harassment that he wanted to
           destroy his
 3077 3630 enlarged adj 1: (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a
           result of increased size in the constituent cells;
 3078 3111 stakes n 1: the money risked on a gamble [syn: {stake}, {stakes},
           {bet}, {wager}]
 3079 3219 projection n 1: a prediction made by extrapolating from past
           observations 2: the projection of an image from a film
           onto a screen
 3080 3504 parameter n 1: a constant in the equation of a curve that can be
           varied to yield a family of similar curves [syn:
           {parameter},
 3081 3150 critically adv 1: in a critical manner; "this must be examined
           critically" [ant: {uncritically}]
 3082 5171 Zambia n 1: a republic in central Africa; formerly controlled by
           Great Britain and called Northern Rhodesia until it gained
 3083 3199 sporting adj 1: exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play;
           "a clean fight"; "a sporting solution of the
           disagreement";
 3084 3092 shocking adj 1: glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by
           sensationalism; "lurid details of the accident" [syn:
           {lurid},
 3085 3126 inward adv 1: toward the center or interior; "move the needle further
           inwards!" [syn: {inward}, {inwards}] [ant: {outward},
 3086 3146 infinitely adv 1: without bounds; "he is infinitely wealthy" [syn:
           {boundlessly}, {immeasurably}, {infinitely}]
 3087 3216 equitable adj 1: fair to all parties as dictated by reason and
           conscience; "equitable treatment of all citizens"; "an
           equitable
 3088 3247 donor n 1: person who makes a gift of property [syn: {donor},
           {giver}, {presenter}, {bestower}, {conferrer}]
 3089 3115 ditch n 1: a long narrow excavation in the earth 2: any small natural
           waterway
 3090 3119 beta adj 1: second in order of importance; "the candidate, considered
           a beta male, was perceived to be unable to lead his party
 3091 3102 amino adj 1: pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic
           compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia [syn: {amino},
 3092 3132 spectacles n 1: optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a
           pair of lenses for correcting defective vision [syn:
 3093 3227 limiting adj 1: restricting the scope or freedom of action [syn:
           {confining}, {constraining}, {constrictive}, {limiting},
 3094 3195 injustice n 1: an unjust act [syn: {injustice}, {unfairness},
           {iniquity}, {shabbiness}]
 3095 3354 homosexuality n 1: a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with)
           persons of the same sex [syn: {homosexuality},
           {homosexualism},
 3096 3138 beth n 1: the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
 3097 3273 watt n 1: a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power
           dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a
 3098 3198 trout n 1: flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food
           fishes
 3099 3105 geometric adj 1: characterized by simple geometric forms in design
           and decoration; "a buffalo hide painted with red and black
 3100 3272 correction n 1: the act of offering an improvement to replace a
           mistake; setting right [syn: {correction},
           {rectification}]
 3101 3151 comprehension n 1: an ability to understand the meaning or importance
           of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result); "how
           you
 3102 3371 Bosnian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Bosnia-
           Herzegovina or the people of Bosnia
 3103 3153 postgraduate adj 1: of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's
           degree; "graduate courses" [syn: {graduate(a)},
           {postgraduate}]
 3104 3408 lied n 1: a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
 3105 3148 granny n 1: the mother of your father or mother [syn: {grandma},
           {grandmother}, {granny}, {grannie}, {gran}, {nan},
           {nanna}]
 3106 3175 flush adv 1: squarely or solidly; "hit him flush in the face" 2: in
           the same plane; "set it flush with the top of the table"
 3107 4558 documented adj 1: furnished with or supported by documents; "the
           first documented case of shark attack in those waters"
           [ant:
 3108 3169 counsellor n 1: someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
           [syn: {counselor}, {counsellor}]
 3109 3251 web n 1: an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by
           weaving or interweaving; "the trees cast a delicate web
 3110 3159 underway adj 1: currently in progress; "there is mischief afoot";
           "plans are afoot"; "preparations for the trial are
           underway"
 3111 3112 syllabus n 1: an integrated course of academic studies; "he was
           admitted to a new program at the university" [syn: {course
           of
 3112 3173 sinking n 1: a descent as through liquid (especially through water);
           "they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic"
 3113 3353 overt adj 1: open and observable; not secret or hidden; "an overt
           lie"; "overt hostility"; "overt intelligence gathering";
 3114 3176 formulated adj 1: devised; developed according to an orderly plan;
           "he had well formulated opinions on schooling"
 3115 3186 discretionary adj 1: having or using the ability to act or decide
           according to your own discretion or judgment; "The
           commission has
 3116 3128 Delhi n 1: a city in north central India [syn: {Delhi}, {Old Delhi}]
 3117 3178 CIA n 1: an independent agency of the United States government
           responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence
 3118 3205 Brooke n 1: English lyric poet (1887-1915) [syn: {Brooke}, {Rupert
           Brooke}]
 3119 3158 algae n 1: primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic
           organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves [syn:
 3120 3206 ageing adj 1: growing old [syn: {aging}, {ageing}, {senescent}] n 1:
           acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed
           for
 3121 3288 TT n 1: (astronomy) a measure of time defined by Earth's orbital
           motion; terrestrial time is mean solar time corrected for
 3122 4951 seize v 1: take hold of; grab; "The sales clerk quickly seized the
           money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The
 3123 3658 noun n 1: a content word that can be used to refer to a person,
           place, thing, quality, or action
 3124 3722 morally adv 1: with respect to moral principles; "morally
           unjustified" 2: in a moral manner; "he acted morally under
           the circumstances"
 3125 3305 modelling n 1: a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a
           finished work can be copied [syn: {modeling}, {modelling},
 3126 3209 impatiently adv 1: with impatience; in an impatient manner; "he
           answered her impatiently" [ant: {patiently}]
 3127 3379 humiliation n 1: state of disgrace or loss of self-respect 2: strong
           feelings of embarrassment [syn: {chagrin},
 3128 3237 dangerously adv 1: in a dangerous manner; "he came dangerously close
           to falling off the ledge" [syn: {perilously},
           {hazardously},
 3129 3180 cheerfully adv 1: in a cheerful manner; "he cheerfully agreed to do
           it" [ant: {cheerlessly}]
 3130 3152 attributable adj 1: capable of being attributed; "the collapse of the
           movement was attributable to a lack of morale"; "an idea
 3131 3165 universally adv 1: everywhere; "people universally agree on this"
 3132 3850 specialized adj 1: developed or designed for a special activity or
           function; "a specialized tool" [syn: {specialized},
           {specialised}]
 3133 3404 practicable adj 1: usable for a specific purpose; "an operable plan";
           "a practicable solution" [syn: {operable}, {practicable}]
 3134 3221 nomination n 1: the act of officially naming a candidate; "the
           Republican nomination for Governor"
 3135 3303 monk n 1: a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself
           to contemplation and prayer and work [syn: {monk},
 3136 3977 modular adj 1: constructed with standardized units or dimensions
           allowing flexibility and variety in use; "modular
 3137 3531 mob n 1: a disorderly crowd of people [syn: {mob}, {rabble}, {rout}]
           2: a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized
 3138 3171 archaeology n 1: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric
           people and their cultures [syn: {archeology},
           {archaeology}]
 3139 3599 ale n 1: a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in
           some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of
 3140 3666 weigh v 1: have a certain weight 2: show consideration for; take into
           account; "You must consider
 3141 3396 vicinity n 1: a surrounding or nearby region; "the plane crashed in
           the vicinity of Asheville"; "it is a rugged locality"; "he
 3142 3613 Somalia n 1: a republic in extreme eastern Africa on the Somali
           peninsula; subject to tribal warfare
 3143 3394 rainbow n 1: an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction
           of the sun's rays by rain
 3144 3154 pork n 1: meat from a domestic hog or pig [syn: {pork}, {porc}] 2: a
           legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate
 3145 4554 luggage n 1: cases used to carry belongings when traveling [syn:
           {baggage}, {luggage}]
 3146 3260 Judith n 1: Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she
           saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general
 3147 3328 ingredient n 1: a component of a mixture or compound 2: an abstract
           part of something; "jealousy was a component of
 3148 3168 grandson n 1: a male grandchild
 3149 3270 distal adj 1: situated farthest from point of attachment or origin,
           as of a limb or bone [ant: {proximal}]
 3150 3187 contracted adj 1: reduced in size or pulled together; "the contracted
           pupils of her eyes" [ant: {expanded}]
 3151 3238 compartment n 1: a space into which an area is subdivided 2: a
           partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a
 3152 3336 bourgeoisie n 1: the social class between the lower and upper classes
           [syn: {middle class}, {bourgeoisie}]
 3153 3225 pictured adj 1: seen in the mind as a mental image; "the glory of his
           envisioned future"; "the snow-covered Alps pictured in
 3154 3298 outlet n 1: a place of business for retailing goods [syn: {mercantile
           establishment}, {retail store}, {sales outlet}, {outlet}]
 3155 3243 inefficient adj 1: not producing desired results; wasteful; "an
           inefficient campaign against drugs"; "outdated and
           inefficient design
 3156 3204 fulfilment n 1: a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your
           desires [syn: {fulfillment}, {fulfilment}]
 3157 3745 convoy n 1: a procession of land vehicles traveling together 2: a
           collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships
 3158 3164 bypass n 1: a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic
           does not have to pass through the center [syn: {beltway},
 3159 3258 unrealistic adj 1: not realistic; "unrealistic expectations"; "prices
           at unrealistic high levels" [ant: {realistic}]
 3160 3192 syntax n 1: the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences [syn:
           {syntax}, {sentence structure}, {phrase structure}]
 3161 3325 spider n 1: predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two
           feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back
 3162 3299 manoeuvre n 1: a plan for attaining a particular goal [syn: {tactic},
           {tactics}, {maneuver}, {manoeuvre}]
 3163 3197 Chile n 1: a republic in southern South America on the western slopes
           of the Andes on the south Pacific coast [syn: {Chile},
 3164 3224 breadth n 1: the capacity to understand a broad range of topics; "a
           teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject";
 3165 3707 visually adv 1: with respect to vision; "visually distorted"
 3166 3194 pike n 1: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic [syn:
           {expressway}, {freeway}, {motorway}, {pike}, {state
 3167 3329 herald n 1: (formal) a person who announces important news; "the
           chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a
 3168 3211 grimly adv 1: in a grim implacable manner; "he was grimly satisfied"
 3169 3188 Crane n 1: United States writer (1871-1900) [syn: {Crane}, {Stephen
           Crane}]
 3170 3311 boycott n 1: a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some
           organization in protest against its policies
 3171 3323 Baghdad n 1: capital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris
           River; "Baghdad is one of the great cities of the Muslim
 3172 3252 Severn n 1: a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
           [syn: {Severn}, {Severn River}]
 3173 3241 Sellers n 1: English comic actor (1925-1980) [syn: {Sellers}, {Peter
           Sellers}]
 3174 3283 healing adj 1: tending to cure or restore to health; "curative powers
           of herbal remedies"; "her gentle healing hand"; "remedial
 3175 3316 frustrating adj 1: discouraging by hindering 2: preventing
           realization or attainment of a desire [syn:
 3176 3177 Frenchman n 1: a person of French nationality [syn: {Frenchman},
           {Frenchwoman}, {French person}]
 3177 3262 Frankfurt n 1: a German city; an industrial and commercial and
           financial center [syn: {Frankfurt on the Main},
           {Frankfurt},
 3178 3196 Cs n 1: a soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at
           normal temperatures); the most electropositive and
           alkaline
 3179 3425 crest n 1: the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave 2: the top or
           extreme point of something (usually a mountain or
 3180 3420 careless adj 1: marked by lack of attention or consideration or
           forethought or thoroughness; not careful; "careless about
 3181 3193 seriousness n 1: an earnest and sincere feeling [syn: {earnestness},
           {seriousness}, {sincerity}]
 3182 3566 Se n 1: a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium;
           occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable
 3183 3409 instability n 1: an unstable order [ant: {stability}] 2:
           unreliability attributable to being unstable
 3184 3185 greet v 1: express greetings upon meeting someone [syn: {greet},
           {recognize}, {recognise}]
 3185 3338 glue n 1: cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an
           adhesive [syn: {glue}, {gum}, {mucilage}]
 3186 3285 diocese n 1: the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop [syn:
           {diocese}, {bishopric}, {episcopate}]
 3187 3255 contemplate v 1: look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought;
           "contemplate one's navel"
 3188 3930 coincide v 1: go with, fall together [syn: {coincide}, {co-occur},
           {cooccur}]
 3189 3456 theoretically adv 1: in theory; according to the assumed facts; "on
           paper the candidate seems promising"
 3190 3780 terrain n 1: a piece of ground having specific characteristics or
           military potential; "they decided to attack across the
 3191 4531 tentative adj 1: under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed
           upon; "probationary employees"; "a provisional
           government";
 3192 3275 suitcase n 1: a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes;
           "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him" [syn:
           {bag},
 3193 3341 sediment n 1: matter that has been deposited by some natural process
           [syn: {sediment}, {deposit}]
 3194 3291 penetration n 1: an attack that penetrates into enemy territory [syn:
           {penetration}, {incursion}]
 3195 3201 insured adj 1: covered by insurance; "an insured risk"; "all members
           of the film cast and crew are insured" [ant: {uninsured}]
 3196 3887 Cox n 1: either of two related enzymes that control the production of
           prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin [syn:
 3197 3332 cholesterol n 1: an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the
           liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues [syn:
 3198 3580 tenure n 1: the term during which some position is held [syn:
           {tenure}, {term of office}, {incumbency}]
 3199 3483 stirring adj 1: capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement; "a
           rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and
           rescues" [syn:
 3200 3304 Morrison n 1: United States rock singer (1943-1971) [syn: {Morrison},
           {Jim Morrison}, {James Douglas Morrison}]
 3201 4051 insulation n 1: the state of being isolated or detached; "the
           insulation of England was preserved by the English
           Channel" [syn:
 3202 3345 moist adj 1: slightly wet; "clothes damp with perspiration"; "a moist
           breeze"; "eyes moist with tears" [syn: {damp}, {dampish},
 3203 3306 Lebanese adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Lebanon or its
           people; "Lebanese mountains"
 3204 3268 expectancy n 1: an expectation [syn: {anticipation}, {expectancy}] 2:
           something expected (as on the basis of a norm); "each of
           them
 3205 3381 astonished adj 1: filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming
           surprise or shock; "an amazed audience gave the magician a
 3206 3229 antique adj 1: made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its
           age; "the beautiful antique French furniture"
 3207 3212 abused adj 1: used improperly or excessively especially drugs; "an
           abused substance"
 3208 3214 stimulating adj 1: rousing or quickening activity or the senses; "a
           stimulating discussion" [ant: {unexciting},
 3209 3223 Jamaica n 1: a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent
           of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is
 3210 4309 hatch n 1: the production of young from an egg [syn: {hatch},
           {hatching}]
 3211 3279 glamorous adj 1: having an air of allure, romance and excitement;
           "glamorous movie stars" [syn: {glamorous}, {glamourous}]
 3212 3632 bless v 1: give a benediction to; "The dying man blessed his son"
           [ant: {anathemise}, {anathemize}, {bedamn}, {beshrew},
 3213 3250 acre n 1: a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking
           countries
 3214 3218 scan n 1: the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed
           region; "he made a thorough scan of the beach with his
 3215 3282 multinational adj 1: involving or operating in several nations or
           nationalities; "multinational corporations";
 3216 3369 frail adj 1: physically weak; "an invalid's frail body" [ant:
           {robust}]
 3217 3447 trainee n 1: someone who is being trained
 3218 3233 scum n 1: worthless people [syn: {trash}, {scum}] 2: a film of
           impurities or vegetation that can form on the
 3219 3290 punished adj 1: subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint
           or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce
           some
 3220 3234 prohibition n 1: a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages;
           "in 1920 the 18th amendment to the Constitution
           established
 3221 3259 minimise v 1: represent as less significant or important [syn:
           {understate}, {minimize}, {minimise}, {downplay}] [ant:
 3222 3359 mandate n 1: a document giving an official instruction or command
           [syn: {mandate}, {authorization}, {authorisation}]
 3223 3292 invalid adj 1: having no cogency or legal force; "invalid reasoning";
           "an invalid driver's license" [ant: {valid}]
 3224 3239 advancing adj 1: moving forward [syn: {advancing}, {forward},
           {forward- moving}]
 3225 3235 potter n 1: a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and
           bakes them it a kiln [syn: {potter}, {thrower},
 3226 3236 loneliness n 1: the state of being alone in solitary isolation [syn:
           {loneliness}, {solitariness}]
 3227 3399 logically adv 1: according to logical reasoning; "logically, you
           should now do the same to him"
 3228 3740 liquidity n 1: the state in which a substance exhibits a
           characteristic readiness to flow with little or no
           tendency to disperse
 3229 3313 additionally adv 1: in addition, by way of addition; furthermore; "he
           serves additionally as the CEO" [syn: {additionally}, {to
           boot}]
 3230 3626 warmly adv 1: in a hearty manner; "`Yes,' the children chorused
           heartily"; "We welcomed her warmly" [syn: {heartily},
 3231 3838 ventilation n 1: the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of
           foul air [syn: {ventilation}, {airing}]
 3232 3486 spouse n 1: a person's partner in marriage [syn: {spouse}, {partner},
           {married person}, {mate}, {better half}]
 3233 3366 spinning n 1: creating thread
 3234 3472 programming n 1: setting an order and time for planned events [syn:
           {scheduling}, {programming}, {programing}]
 3235 3367 Perth n 1: the state capital of Western Australia
 3236 3616 Luxembourg n 1: the capital and largest city of Luxembourg [syn:
           {Luxembourg-Ville}, {Luxembourg}, {Luxemburg}, {Luxembourg
 3237 3317 duchy n 1: the domain controlled by a duke or duchess [syn: {duchy},
           {dukedom}]
 3238 3310 campaigning n 1: the campaign of a candidate to be elected [syn:
           {campaigning}, {candidacy}, {candidature},
 3239 3296 assassination n 1: an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
           [syn: {character assassination}, {assassination},
           {blackwash}]
 3240 3772 whereabouts n 1: the general location where something is; "I
           questioned him about his whereabouts on the night of the
           crime"
 3241 3372 Stella n 1: United States minimalist painter (born in 1936) [syn:
           {Stella}, {Frank Stella}, {Frank Philip Stella}]
 3242 3344 paisley n 1: a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of
           curved shapes
 3243 3244 intensely adv 1: in an intense manner; "he worked intensely"
 3244 3548 indemnity n 1: protection against future loss [syn: {indemnity},
           {insurance}]
 3245 3261 Herr n 1: a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to
           Mr in English
 3246 3743 flu n 1: an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease [syn:
           {influenza}, {flu}, {grippe}]
 3247 3286 desperation n 1: a state in which all hope is lost or absent; "in the
           depths of despair"; "they were rescued from despair at the
           last
 3248 3543 chuck n 1: informal terms for a meal [syn: {chow}, {chuck}, {eats},
           {grub}]
 3249 3351 Austin n 1: state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the
           University of Texas [syn: {Austin}, {capital of Texas}]
 3250 3350 accelerated adj 1: speeded up, as of an academic course; "in an
           accelerated program in school"
 3251 3383 wax n 1: any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant
           or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures
           and
 3252 3365 sometime adv 1: at some indefinite or unstated time; "let's get
           together sometime"; "everything has to end sometime"; "It
           was to
 3253 3414 redemption n 1: (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving
           from evil [syn: {redemption}, {salvation}]
 3254 3276 qualifying n 1: the grammatical relation that exists when a word
           qualifies the meaning of the phrase [syn: {modification},
 3255 3264 costa n 1: a riblike part of a plant or animal (such as a middle rib
           of a leaf or a thickened vein of an insect wing)
 3256 3454 anguish n 1: extreme mental distress [syn: {anguish}, {torment},
           {torture}]
 3257 4964 Vaughan n 1: United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop
           phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990) [syn: {Vaughan},
 3258 3434 unrelated adj 1: lacking a logical or causal relation [ant:
           {related}, {related to}]
 3259 3278 motif n 1: a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or
           colors, as in architecture or decoration [syn: {motif},
 3260 3763 intimacy n 1: close or warm friendship; "the absence of fences
           created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew
           privacy" [syn:
 3261 3509 horrified adj 1: stricken with horror [syn: {horrified}, {horror-
           stricken}, {horror-struck}]
 3262 3308 furnished adj 1: provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose
           (as furniture or equipment or authority); "a furnished
 3263 3309 dive n 1: a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall [syn:
           {honkytonk}, {dive}]
 3264 3295 contingent adj 1: possible but not certain to occur; "they had to
           plan for contingent expenses"
 3265 3579 wheelchair n 1: a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids
           or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the
           occupant
 3266 3277 preoccupation n 1: an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the
           attention 2: the mental state of being preoccupied by
           something [syn:
 3267 3403 pointless adj 1: not having a point especially a sharp point; "my
           pencils are all pointless" [syn: {pointless}, {unpointed}]
           [ant:
 3268 3284 Engels n 1: socialist who wrote the Communist Manifesto with Karl
           Marx in 1848 (1820-1895) [syn: {Engels}, {Friedrich
           Engels}]
 3269 3793 doomed adj 1: marked for certain death; "the black spot told the old
           sailor he was doomed"
 3270 3340 distorted adj 1: so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly;
           "deformed thalidomide babies"; "his poor distorted limbs";
           "an ill-
 3271 3451 disliked adj 1: regarded with aversion; "he was intensely disliked"
           [ant: {liked}]
 3272 3294 corrupt adj 1: lacking in integrity; "humanity they knew to be
           corrupt...from the day of Adam's creation"; "a corrupt
 3273 3382 wasting n 1: any general reduction in vitality and strength of body
           and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
           [syn:
 3274 3385 sunset adj 1: of a declining industry or technology; "sunset
           industries"
 3275 3281 sorting n 1: an operation that segregates items into groups according
           to a specified criterion; "the bottleneck in mail delivery
           is
 3276 3326 reckless adj 1: marked by defiant disregard for danger or
           consequences; "foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun
           from the
 3277 3728 proprietor n 1: (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a
           business; "he is the owner of a chain of restaurants"
           [syn: {owner},
 3278 3673 maritime adj 1: relating to or involving ships or shipping or
           navigation or seamen; "nautical charts"; "maritime law";
           "marine
 3279 3389 granite n 1: plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline
           texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and
           quartz
 3280 3461 gig n 1: long and light rowing boat; especially for racing 2: an
           implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching
 3281 3337 Scotch adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its
           people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic
 3282 3314 Mister n 1: a form of address for a man [syn: {Mister}, {Mr}, {Mr.}]
 3283 3508 hamlet n 1: a community of people smaller than a village [syn:
           {hamlet}, {crossroads}]
 3284 3488 entertaining adj 1: agreeably diverting; "an entertaining puppet
           show"; "films should be entertaining"
 3285 3346 discomfort n 1: the state of being tense and feeling pain [syn:
           {discomfort}, {uncomfortableness}] [ant: {comfort},
 3286 3453 demolition n 1: an event (or the result of an event) that completely
           destroys something [syn: {destruction}, {demolition},
 3287 3339 daisy n 1: any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with
           well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single
 3288 3555 toy n 1: an artifact designed to be played with [syn: {plaything},
           {toy}]
 3289 3457 predator n 1: someone who attacks in search of booty [syn:
           {marauder}, {predator}, {vulture}, {piranha}]
 3290 3466 periodic adj 1: happening or recurring at regular intervals; "the
           periodic appearance of the seventeen-year locust" [syn:
 3291 3537 offender n 1: a person who transgresses moral or civil law [syn:
           {wrongdoer}, {offender}]
 3292 3378 Islam n 1: the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed
           by the Muslim religion; "Islam is predominant in northern
 3293 3507 identifiable adj 1: capable of being identified [ant:
           {unidentifiable}]
 3294 3463 chord n 1: a straight line connecting two points on a curve 2: a
           combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously
 3295 3347 canteen n 1: a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or
           travelers 2: sells food and personal items to personnel at
           an institution
 3296 3334 beware v 1: be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert
           to; "Beware of telephone salesmen" [syn: {beware}, {mind}]
 3297 3312 bankrupt adj 1: financially ruined; "a bankrupt company"; "the
           company went belly-up" [syn: {bankrupt}, {belly-up(p)}]
 3298 3458 Peel n 1: British politician (1788-1850) [syn: {Peel}, {Robert Peel},
           {Sir Robert Peel}]
 3299 3386 mahogany n 1: wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for
           cabinetwork and furniture
 3300 3584 housekeeper n 1: a servant who is employed to perform domestic task
           in a household
 3301 4166 coldly adv 1: in a cold unemotional manner; "he killed her in cold
           blood" [syn: {coldly}, {in cold blood}]
 3302 3696 rectangular adj 1: having four right angles; "a rectangular figure
           twice as long as it is wide"
 3303 3429 monkey n 1: any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the
           prosimians)
 3304 3519 microscope n 1: magnifier of the image of small objects; "the
           invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the
           cell"
 3305 3438 majesty n 1: impressiveness in scale or proportion [syn:
           {stateliness}, {majesty}, {loftiness}]
 3306 3487 lavatory n 1: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
           [syn: {toilet}, {lavatory}, {lav}, {can}, {john}, {privy},
 3307 3388 gradient n 1: a graded change in the magnitude of some physical
           quantity or dimension
 3308 3424 foam n 1: a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid; "the beer
           had a thick head of foam" [syn: {foam}, {froth}]
 3309 3380 delegate n 1: a person appointed or elected to represent others v 1:
           transfer power to someone [syn: {delegate}, {depute}]
 3310 3361 coupon n 1: a negotiable certificate that can be detached and
           redeemed as needed [syn: {coupon}, {voucher}]
 3311 3362 blocking n 1: the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's
           movements [syn: {blocking}, {block}]
 3312 3319 Berkeley n 1: Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the
           materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753) [syn: {Berkeley},
 3313 3364 activated adj 1: (of sewage) treated with aeration and bacteria to
           aid decomposition
 3314 3322 multiply adv 1: in several ways; in a multiple manner; "they were
           multiply checked for errors" [ant: {singly}]
 3315 3742 Harvard n 1: a university in Massachusetts [syn: {Harvard
           University}, {Harvard}]
 3316 3649 flushed adj 1: having the pinkish flush of health [syn: {flushed},
           {rose-cheeked}, {rosy}, {rosy-cheeked}]
 3317 3551 disgust n 1: strong feelings of dislike v 1: fill with distaste;
           "This spoilt food disgusts me" [syn:
 3318 3491 cavalry n 1: troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the
           attack" [syn: {cavalry}, {horse cavalry}, {horse}]
 3319 3349 abolish v 1: do away with; "Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th
           century in America and in Russia" [syn: {abolish}, {get
           rid
 3320 3428 wicket n 1: cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps
           topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
 3321 3384 symptom n 1: (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function
           that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a
 3322 3327 Montgomery n 1: Canadian novelist (1874-1942) [syn: {Montgomery}, {L.
           M. Montgomery}, {Lucy Maud Montgomery}]
 3323 3333 burglary n 1: entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a
           felony or to steal valuable property
 3324 3397 translate v 1: restate (words) from one language into another
           language; "I have to translate when my in-laws from
           Austria visit the
 3325 4687 sands n 1: the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean [syn:
           {littoral}, {litoral}, {littoral zone}, {sands}]
 3326 3603 realization n 1: coming to understand something clearly and
           distinctly; "a growing realization of the risk involved";
           "a sudden
 3327 3628 melt n 1: the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to
           a liquid; "the power failure caused a refrigerator melt
 3328 3495 introductory adj 1: serving to open or begin; "began the slide show
           with some introductory remarks"
 3329 4040 globe n 1: the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on; "the
           Earth moves around the sun"; "he sailed around the world"
 3330 3368 extraction n 1: the process of obtaining something from a mixture or
           compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
 3331 3523 devise n 1: a will disposing of real property 2: (law) a gift of real
           property by will
 3332 3476 chill n 1: coldness due to a cold environment [syn: {chill},
           {iciness}, {gelidity}]
 3333 3370 bungalow n 1: a small house with a single story [syn: {bungalow},
           {cottage}]
 3334 3335 binary adj 1: of or pertaining to a number system have 2 as its base;
           "a binary digit"
 3335 3631 bilateral adj 1: having identical parts on each side of an axis [syn:
           {bilateral}, {isobilateral}, {bilaterally symmetrical},
 3336 3554 barrels n 1: the amount that many barrels might hold
 3337 3352 Shetland n 1: an archipelago of about 100 islands in the North
           Atlantic off the north coast of Scotland [syn: {Shetland},
           {Shetland
 3338 3460 haven n 1: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary [syn:
           {haven}, {oasis}]
 3339 3870 dissatisfaction n 1: the feeling of being displeased and discontent;
           "he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the
           service
 3340 3524 dentist n 1: a person qualified to practice dentistry [syn:
           {dentist}, {tooth doctor}, {dental practitioner}]
 3341 3398 shrine n 1: a place of worship hallowed by association with some
           sacred thing or person
 3342 3895 recycling n 1: the act of processing used or abandoned materials for
           use in creating new products
 3343 3405 PLO n 1: a political movement uniting Palestinian Arabs in an effort
           to create an independent state of Palestine; when formed
           in
 3344 3415 Parsons n 1: United States sociologist (1902-1979) [syn: {Parsons},
           {Talcott Parsons}]
 3345 3358 marshal n 1: a law officer having duties similar to those of a
           sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
           [syn:
 3346 3417 discreet adj 1: marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-
           restraint; "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet,
           finely wrought
 3347 3348 costume n 1: the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball; "he
           won the prize for best costume"
 3348 3650 contracting n 1: becoming infected; "catching cold is sometimes
           unavoidable"; "the contracting of a serious illness can be
 3349 3412 bowls n 1: a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden
           balls that are rolled at a jack [syn: {lawn bowling},
 3350 3413 boredom n 1: the feeling of being bored by something tedious [syn:
           {boredom}, {ennui}, {tedium}]
 3351 3444 bacterial adj 1: relating to or caused by bacteria; "bacterial
           infection"
 3352 3668 slate n 1: (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate 2: thin layers
           of rock used for roofing [syn: {slate},
 3353 3416 pier n 1: a platform built out from the shore into the water and
           supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
 3354 3648 heroic adj 1: very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary
           (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of
 3355 3511 gastrin n 1: polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the
           stomach; when peptides and amino acids are present in the
 3356 3892 veto n 1: a vote that blocks a decision 2: the power or right to
           prohibit or reject a proposed or
 3357 3583 provoke v 1: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse
           pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" [syn: {arouse},
 3358 3459 newsletter n 1: report or open letter giving informal or confidential
           news of interest to a special group [syn: {newsletter},
 3359 3376 midday n 1: the middle of the day [syn: {noon}, {twelve noon}, {high
           noon}, {midday}, {noonday}, {noontide}]
 3360 3540 fellowship n 1: an association of people who share common beliefs or
           activities; "the message was addressed not just to
 3361 3418 compression n 1: an increase in the density of something [syn:
           {compaction}, {compression}, {concretion},
           {densification}]
 3362 4262 biscuit n 1: small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda 2:
           any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the
 3363 3746 bending n 1: movement that causes the formation of a curve [syn:
           {bending}, {bend}]
 3364 3427 addictive adj 1: causing or characterized by addiction; "addictive
           drugs"; "addictive behavior" [syn: {addictive}, {habit-
           forming}]
 3365 3482 strengthening n 1: becoming stronger [ant: {weakening}] 2: the act of
           increasing the strength of something [ant:
 3366 3373 sounding adj 1: appearing to be as specified; usually used as
           combining forms; "left their clothes dirty looking"; "a
           most
 3367 3406 postcard n 1: a card for sending messages by post without an envelope
           [syn: {postcard}, {post card}, {postal card}, {mailing-
 3368 3499 extraordinarily adv 1: extremely; "she was inordinately smart"; "it
           will be an extraordinarily painful step to negotiate"
           [syn:
 3369 3391 extinction n 1: no longer active; extinguished; "the extinction of
           the volcano"
 3370 3469 archives n 1: collection of records especially about an institution
 3371 3464 acknowledgement n 1: the state or quality of being recognized or
           acknowledged; "the partners were delighted with the
           recognition of their
 3372 3435 stalls n 1: a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
           [syn: {stable}, {stalls}, {horse barn}]
 3373 3627 slump n 1: a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality; "the
           team went into a slump"; "a gradual slack in output"; "a
 3374 3710 rationale n 1: (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons
           (especially an explanation of the working of some device
           in terms of
 3375 3655 outward adv 1: toward the outside; "move the needle further outward!"
           [syn: {outward}, {outwards}] [ant: {inward}, {inwards}]
 3376 3510 needless adj 1: unnecessary and unwarranted; "a strikers' tent
           camp...was burned with needless loss of life" [syn:
           {gratuitous},
 3377 3506 lab n 1: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research [syn:
           {lab}, {laboratory}, {research lab}, {research
           laboratory},
 3378 3683 Isaac n 1: (Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and
           Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God;
 3379 5371 hesitate v 1: pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness;
           "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures" [syn:
 3380 3392 drifting adj 1: continually changing especially as from one abode or
           occupation to another; "a drifting double-dealer"; "the
 3381 3400 binoculars n 1: an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use
           by both eyes [syn: {binoculars}, {field glasses}, {opera
           glasses}]
 3382 3588 writ n 1: (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial
           officer [syn: {writ}, {judicial writ}]
 3383 3561 wed adj 1: having been taken in marriage [syn: {wed}, {wedded}] n 1:
           the fourth day of the week; the third working day [syn:
 3384 3701 suppress v 1: to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent
           uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's
 3385 3680 seaside n 1: the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort [syn:
           {seaside}, {seaboard}]
 3386 3468 Morocco n 1: a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern
           Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved
           independence
 3387 5012 Leicestershire n 1: a largely agricultural county in central England
           [syn: {Leicestershire}, {Leicester}]
 3388 3473 headline n 1: the heading or caption of a newspaper article [syn:
           {headline}, {newspaper headline}]
 3389 3833 grinning n 1: a facial expression characterized by turning up the
           corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
           [syn:
 3390 3500 flooding n 1: a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded
           with experiences of a particular kind until becoming
           either
 3391 3676 facial adj 1: of or concerning the face; "a facial massage"; "facial
           hair"; "facial expression"
 3392 3442 dole n 1: a share of money or food or clothing that has been
           charitably given
 3393 3528 tomb n 1: a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the
           ground and marked by a tombstone); "he put flowers on his
 3394 4020 reunion n 1: a party of former associates who have come together
           again 2: the act of coming together again; "monetary
           unification
 3395 3559 jug n 1: a large bottle with a narrow mouth 2: the quantity contained
           in a jug [syn: {jug}, {jugful}]
 3396 3937 validation n 1: the act of validating; finding or testing the truth
           of something [syn: {validation}, {proof},
           {substantiation}]
 3397 3446 trench n 1: a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the
           excavated earth
 3398 3448 satisfactorily adv 1: in a satisfactory manner [ant:
           {unsatisfactorily}]
 3399 3910 lexicon n 1: a language user's knowledge of words [syn: {vocabulary},
           {lexicon}, {mental lexicon}]
 3400 3401 baroque adj 1: having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation; "the
           building...frantically baroque"-William Dean Howells
 3401 3455 astonishment n 1: the feeling that accompanies something extremely
           surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment" [syn:
 3402 3967 violin n 1: bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of
           the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a
 3403 3518 pronunciation n 1: the manner in which someone utters a word; "they
           are always correcting my pronunciation"
 3404 3530 porch n 1: a structure attached to the exterior of a building often
           forming a covered entrance
 3405 3423 peg n 1: a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface [syn: {peg},
           {nog}]
 3406 3471 pasta n 1: a dish that contains pasta as its main ingredient 2:
           shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and
 3407 4344 Marxism n 1: the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and
           Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and
 3408 4913 Kurdish adj 1: of or relating to Kurdistan or the Kurds or their
           language and culture; "Kurdish Moslems"
 3409 3533 instructor n 1: a person whose occupation is teaching [syn:
           {teacher}, {instructor}]
 3410 3549 informative adj 1: tending to increase knowledge or dissipate
           ignorance; "an enlightening glimpse of government in
           action"; "an
 3411 3441 fascist adj 1: relating to or characteristic of fascism; "fascist
           propaganda" [syn: {fascist}, {fascistic}]
 3412 3445 broker n 1: a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange
           for a commission [syn: {agent}, {factor}, {broker}]
 3413 3480 arse n 1: the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he
           deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit
           on
 3414 3545 releasing adj 1: emotionally purging (of e.g. art) [syn: {cathartic},
           {releasing}]
 3415 3437 persuasive adj 1: intended or having the power to induce action or
           belief; "persuasive eloquence"; "a most persuasive
           speaker"; "a
 3416 3595 outrage n 1: a feeling of righteous anger [syn: {indignation},
           {outrage}]
 3417 3585 dancer n 1: a performer who dances professionally [syn: {dancer},
           {professional dancer}, {terpsichorean}]
 3418 3419 crap n 1: obscene terms for feces [syn: {crap}, {dirt}, {shit},
           {shite}, {poop}, {turd}]
 3419 3443 competitiveness n 1: an aggressive willingness to compete; "the team
           was full of fight" [syn: {competitiveness}, {fight}]
 3420 3426 cole n 1: a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a
           head [syn: {kale}, {kail}, {cole}, {borecole}, {colewort},
 3421 3773 wrap n 1: cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person [syn:
           {wrap}, {wrapper}]
 3422 3516 quarrel n 1: an angry dispute; "they had a quarrel"; "they had words"
           [syn: {quarrel}, {wrangle}, {row}, {words}, {run-in},
 3423 3467 Oct n 1: the month following September and preceding November [syn:
           {October}, {Oct}]
 3424 3440 elimination n 1: the act of removing or getting rid of something
           [syn: {elimination}, {riddance}]
 3425 3477 consolation n 1: the comfort you feel when consoled in times of
           disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him"
 3426 3692 confidently adv 1: with confidence; in a confident manner; "we have
           to do what is right confidently"
 3427 3433 accidentally adv 1: without advance planning; "they met accidentally"
           [syn: {by chance}, {accidentally}, {circumstantially},
 3428 3719 Willis n 1: English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the
           brain (1621-1675) [syn: {Willis}, {Thomas Willis}]
 3429 3698 Mickey n 1: (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish
           descent [syn: {Paddy}, {Mick}, {Mickey}]
 3430 3629 implicitly adv 1: without doubting or questioning; "I implicitly
           trust him" 2: without ever expressing so clearly; "he
           implicitly assumes
 3431 3716 exquisite adj 1: intense or sharp; "suffered exquisite pain"; "felt
           exquisite pleasure" [syn: {exquisite}, {keen}]
 3432 3929 dam n 1: a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to
           keep out the sea [syn: {dam}, {dike}, {dyke}]
 3433 3465 activation n 1: stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
           [ant: {inactivation}]
 3434 3635 unbelievable adj 1: beyond belief or understanding; "at incredible
           speed"; "the book's plot is simply incredible" [syn:
 3435 3529 stylistic adj 1: of or relating to style (especially in the use of
           language); "stylistic devices"
 3436 3638 rim n 1: the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
 3437 3621 persist v 1: continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend
           of Elvis endures" [syn: {prevail}, {persist}, {die hard},
 3438 3505 mare n 1: female equine animal [syn: {mare}, {female horse}] 2: a
           dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the
 3439 4956 kinship n 1: a close connection marked by community of interests or
           similarity in nature or character; "found a natural
 3440 3574 frantic adj 1: excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other
           violent emotion; "frantic with anger and frustration";
 3441 4052 elect adj 1: selected as the best; "an elect circle of artists";
           "elite colleges" [syn: {elect}, {elite}]
 3442 3450 deter v 1: try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage
           this practice among our youth" [syn: {deter},
           {discourage}]
 3443 3462 cooperative adj 1: involving the joint activity of two or more;
           "concerted action"; "the conjunct influence of fire and
           strong
 3444 3974 bust adj 1: lacking funds; "`skint' is a British slang term" [syn:
           {broke}, {bust}, {skint}, {stone-broke}, {stony-broke}]
 3445 3481 beck n 1: a beckoning gesture
 3446 3591 transportation n 1: a facility consisting of the means and equipment
           necessary for the movement of passengers or goods [syn:
 3447 3828 tedious adj 1: so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness;
           "a boring evening with uninteresting people"; "the
           deadening
 3448 3602 stride n 1: a step in walking or running [syn: {pace}, {stride},
           {tread}]
 3449 3682 kidney n 1: either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter
           wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them
 3450 3475 diversion n 1: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates;
           "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists";
           "for
 3451 3452 diplomacy n 1: negotiation between nations [syn: {diplomacy},
           {diplomatic negotiations}]
 3452 3744 deployment n 1: the distribution of forces in preparation for battle
           or work
 3453 3489 demolished adj 1: torn down and broken up [syn: {demolished},
           {dismantled}, {razed}]
 3454 3806 acoustic adj 1: of or relating to the science of acoustics; "acoustic
           properties of a hall" [syn: {acoustic}, {acoustical}]
 3455 3479 abbot n 1: the superior of an abbey of monks [syn: {abbot},
           {archimandrite}]
 3456 3562 temperament n 1: your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition" [syn:
           {disposition}, {temperament}]
 3457 3852 pledge n 1: a deposit of personal property as security for a debt;
           "his saxophone was in pledge"
 3458 3567 packing n 1: any material used especially to protect something [syn:
           {packing material}, {packing}, {wadding}]
 3459 3521 moisture n 1: wetness caused by water; "drops of wet gleamed on the
           window" [syn: {moisture}, {wet}]
 3460 3474 honeymoon n 1: a holiday taken by a newly married couple 2: the early
           (usually calm and harmonious) period of a
 3461 3764 gel n 1: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol [syn: {gel},
           {colloidal gel}]
 3462 3611 Colombia n 1: a republic in northwestern South America with a
           coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea;
           achieved
 3463 3736 churchyard n 1: the yard associated with a church [syn: {churchyard},
           {God's acre}]
 3464 3514 banner adj 1: unusually good; outstanding; "a banner year for the
           company"
 3465 3485 administer v 1: work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be
           in charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the
 3466 3594 patiently adv 1: with patience; in a patient manner; "he patiently
           played with the child" [ant: {impatiently}]
 3467 3932 pal n 1: a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their
           activities [syn: {buddy}, {brother}, {chum}, {crony},
 3468 3898 melody n 1: a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence;
           "she was humming an air from Beethoven" [syn: {tune},
           {melody},
 3469 3501 anchor n 1: a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
           [syn: {anchor}, {ground tackle}]
 3470 3601 tract n 1: an extended area of land [syn: {tract}, {piece of land},
           {piece of ground}, {parcel of land}, {parcel}]
 3471 3657 pretended adj 1: adopted in order to deceive; "an assumed name"; "an
           assumed cheerfulness"; "a fictitious address"; "fictive
 3472 3705 oath n 1: profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger;
           "expletives were deleted" [syn: {curse}, {curse word},
 3473 3785 handbag n 1: a container used for carrying money and small personal
           items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached
 3474 3765 govern v 1: bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage;
           impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people
 3475 3541 derelict adj 1: worn and broken down by hard use; "a creaky shack";
           "a decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction
 3476 3478 curled adj 1: of hair having curls [syn: {curled}, {curling}]
 3477 3513 constrained adj 1: lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained
           smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile" [syn:
 3478 3571 collectively adv 1: in conjunction with; combined; "our salaries put
           together couldn't pay for the damage"; "we couldn't pay
           for the
 3479 3484 brook n 1: a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often
           a tributary of a river); "the creek dried up every summer"
 3480 3497 Benedict n 1: United States anthropologist (1887-1948) [syn:
           {Benedict}, {Ruth Benedict}, {Ruth Fulton}]
 3481 3552 barley n 1: a grain of barley [syn: {barley}, {barleycorn}] 2:
           cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and
 3482 3565 steering n 1: the act of guiding or showing the way [syn: {guidance},
           {steering}]
 3483 3494 sorrow n 1: an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or
           bereavement; "he tried to express his sorrow at her loss"
 3484 3502 algorithm n 1: a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to
           solve some problem [syn: {algorithm}, {algorithmic rule},
 3485 3490 addiction n 1: being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on
           something that is psychologically or physically habit-
           forming
 3486 3582 solving n 1: finding a solution to a problem [syn: {resolution},
           {solving}]
 3487 3573 limb n 1: one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for
           locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
 3488 3609 finer adj 1: (comparative of `fine') greater in quality or
           excellence; "a finer wine"; "a finer musician"
 3489 3885 disputed adj 1: subject to disagreement and debate
 3490 3515 Beijing n 1: capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei
           province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city
 3491 3693 curb n 1: an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a
           line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
           [syn:
 3492 3525 buzz n 1: sound of rapid vibration; "the buzz of a bumble bee" [syn:
           {buzz}, {bombilation}, {bombination}]
 3493 3695 vulnerability n 1: the state of being vulnerable or exposed; "his
           vulnerability to litigation"; "his exposure to ridicule"
 3494 3592 sherry n 1: dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern
           Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk
           as
 3495 3522 Jerry n 1: offensive term for a person of German descent [syn:
           {Kraut}, {Krauthead}, {Boche}, {Jerry}, {Hun}]
 3496 4041 congressional adj 1: of or relating to congress; "congressional
           hearing"
 3497 3617 ascertain v 1: establish after a calculation, investigation,
           experiment, survey, or study; "find the product of two
           numbers"; "The
 3498 3749 recurrent adj 1: recurring again and again; "perennial efforts to
           stipulate the requirements" [syn: {perennial},
 3499 3539 exert v 1: put to use; "exert one's power or influence" [syn:
           {exert}, {exercise}]
 3500 3715 endorsement n 1: a promotional statement (as found on the dust
           jackets of books); "the author got all his friends to
           write blurbs for
 3501 3848 bugger n 1: someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male
           who engages in anal copulation with another male) [syn:
 3502 3578 beforehand adv 1: ahead of time; in anticipation; "when you pay ahead
           (or in advance) you receive a discount"; "We like to plan
 3503 4092 reassurance n 1: the act of reassuring; restoring someone's
           confidence
 3504 3536 paradigm n 1: systematic arrangement of all the inflected forms of a
           word 2: a standard or typical example; "he is the
           prototype of good
 3505 3538 novelty n 1: originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel [syn:
           {freshness}, {novelty}]
 3506 3818 KGB n 1: formerly the predominant security police organization of
           Soviet Russia [syn: {Committee for State Security}, {KGB},
 3507 3597 identifier n 1: a symbol that establishes the identity of the one
           bearing it
 3508 3564 Harlow n 1: United States film actress who made several films with
           Clark Gable (1911-1937) [syn: {Harlow}, {Jean Harlow},
 3509 3661 glare n 1: a light within the field of vision that is brighter than
           the brightness to which the eyes are adapted; "a glare of
 3510 4009 Mandela n 1: South African statesman who was released from prison to
           become the nation's first democratically elected president
 3511 3570 Hector n 1: (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by
           Achilles during the Trojan War
 3512 3789 departed adj 1: well in the past; former; "bygone days"; "dreams of
           foregone times"; "sweet memories of gone summers";
 3513 3586 chased n 1: a person who is being chased; "the film jumped back and
           forth from the pursuer to the pursued" [syn: {pursued},
 3514 3576 bean n 1: any of various edible seeds of plants of the family
           Leguminosae used for food [syn: {bean}, {edible bean}]
 3515 3664 advisable adj 1: worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or
           wise; "such action is neither necessary nor advisable";
 3516 3517 retrieval n 1: (computer science) the operation of accessing
           information from the computer's memory
 3517 3593 query n 1: an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my
           training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were
 3518 3656 pioneer n 1: someone who helps to open up a new line of research or
           technology or art [syn: {pioneer}, {innovator},
 3519 3606 merry adj 1: full of or showing high-spirited merriment; "when hearts
           were young and gay"; "a poet could not but be gay, in
 3520 3596 merge v 1: become one; "Germany unified officially in 1990"; "the
           cells merge" [syn: {unify}, {unite}, {merge}] [ant: {break
 3521 3569 massacre n 1: the savage and excessive killing of many people [syn:
           {slaughter}, {massacre}, {mass murder}, {carnage},
 3522 3646 intricate adj 1: having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate;
           "intricate lacework"
 3523 3550 designing adj 1: concealing crafty designs for advancing your own
           interest; "a selfish and designing nation obsessed with
 3524 3801 daytime n 1: the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is
           light outside; "the dawn turned night into day"; "it is
           easier to
 3525 3777 Brazilian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the
           people of Brazil
 3526 5748 void adj 1: lacking any legal or binding force; "null and void" [syn:
           {null}, {void}]
 3527 3796 versatile adj 1: having great diversity or variety; "his various
           achievements are impressive"; "his vast and versatile
 3528 3600 Talbot n 1: English inventor and pioneer in photography who published
           the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
 3529 3760 stoke v 1: stir up or tend; of a fire
 3530 3704 pricing n 1: the evaluation of something in terms of its price
 3531 3535 Mon n 1: the second day of the week; the first working day [syn:
           {Monday}, {Mon}]
 3532 4763 logo n 1: a company emblem or device [syn: {logo}, {logotype}]
 3533 3921 initiate n 1: someone new to a field or activity [syn: {novice},
           {beginner}, {tyro}, {tiro}, {initiate}]
 3534 4126 uniquely adv 1: so as to be unique; "he could determine uniquely the
           properties of the compound" [syn: {uniquely},
 3535 3568 mo n 1: an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo";
           "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit" [syn:
 3536 3558 pyramid n 1: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular
           sides with a common vertex
 3537 3546 obsessed adj 1: having or showing excessive or compulsive concern
           with something; "became more and more haunted by the
           stupid
 3538 3934 mole n 1: the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the
           basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the
           Systeme
 3539 3823 expressive adj 1: characterized by expression; "a very expressive
           face"
 3540 3623 enclosure n 1: a structure consisting of an area that has been
           enclosed for some purpose
 3541 3542 deterrent adj 1: tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high
           prices" n 1: something immaterial that interferes with or
           delays action
 3542 3794 detector n 1: any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat
           or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in
           a
 3543 3766 cancellation n 1: the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
           2: the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void
 3544 3874 wreck n 1: something or someone that has suffered ruin or
           dilapidation; "the house was a wreck when they bought it";
 3545 3556 receptor n 1: a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in
           order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on
           nervous
 3546 3563 penetrate v 1: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance;
           "The bullet penetrated her chest" [syn: {penetrate},
 3547 3868 loft n 1: floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a
           factory or warehouse or other commercial space
 3548 3647 inventory n 1: a detailed list of all the items in stock [syn:
           {inventory}, {stock list}]
 3549 3741 incorporation n 1: consolidating two or more things; union in (or
           into) one body
 3550 4080 deviation n 1: a variation that deviates from the standard or norm;
           "the deviation from the mean" [syn: {deviation},
           {divergence},
 3551 3610 dashed adj 1: having gaps or spaces; "sign on the dotted line" [syn:
           {dashed}, {dotted}]
 3552 3553 brilliantly adv 1: with brightness; "the stars shone brilliantly";
           "the windows glowed jewel bright" [syn: {brilliantly},
 3553 3587 anal adj 1: of or related to the anus; "anal thermometer" 2: a stage
           in psychosexual development when the child's interest
 3554 3577 alarmed adj 1: experiencing a sudden sense of danger
 3555 3738 tag n 1: a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic
           that is attached to something to indicate its owner,
 3556 3557 rover n 1: someone who leads a wandering unsettled life [syn:
           {wanderer}, {roamer}, {rover}, {bird of passage}]
 3557 3654 repertoire n 1: the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices
           used in a particular field or occupation; "the repertory
           of the
 3558 3867 organiser n 1: someone who enlists workers to join a union [syn:
           {organizer}, {organiser}, {labor organizer}]
 3559 4267 ivy n 1: Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black
           berrylike fruits [syn: {ivy}, {common ivy}, {English ivy},
 3560 3980 decreased adj 1: made less in size or amount or degree [syn:
           {decreased}, {reduced}] [ant: {increased}]
 3561 3879 yen n 1: a yearning for something or to do something [syn:
           {hankering}, {yen}]
 3562 3636 Tudor adj 1: of or relating to a style of architecture in England in
           the 15th century; "half-timbered Tudor houses"; "Tudor
 3563 3643 powered adj 1: (often used in combination) having or using or
           propelled by means of power or power of a specified kind;
           "powered
 3564 3622 haul n 1: the act of drawing or hauling something; "the haul up the
           hill went very slowly" [syn: {draw}, {haul}, {haulage}]
 3565 3619 suffice v 1: be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or
           quantity; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my
           purpose
 3566 3709 sly adj 1: marked by skill in deception; "cunning men often pass for
           wise"; "deep political machinations"; "a foxy scheme"; "a
 3567 3830 philosopher n 1: a specialist in philosophy 2: a wise person who is
           calm and rational; someone who lives a
 3568 3614 Nov n 1: the month following October and preceding December [syn:
           {November}, {Nov}]
 3569 3817 moss n 1: tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
 3570 3608 goat n 1: any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having
           a beard and straight horns [syn: {goat}, {caprine animal}]
 3571 3575 cooker n 1: a utensil for cooking
 3572 3590 Tyre n 1: a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea;
           formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks [syn:
 3573 4249 Lucas n 1: United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
           [syn: {Lucas}, {George Lucas}]
 3574 3788 Fleming n 1: British writer famous for writing spy novels about
           secret agent James Bond (1908-1964) [syn: {Fleming}, {Ian
 3575 3803 cockpit n 1: compartment where the pilot sits while flying the
           aircraft 2: a pit for cockfights
 3576 3665 bounds n 1: the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of
           something [syn: {boundary}, {bound}, {bounds}]
 3577 3768 apprehension n 1: fearful expectation or anticipation; "the student
           looked around the examination room with apprehension"
           [syn:
 3578 3634 aeroplane n 1: an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by
           propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble
 3579 3966 woven adj 1: made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of
           material or other elements into a whole; "woven fabrics";
 3580 3642 triumphant adj 1: joyful and proud especially because of triumph or
           success; "rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day";
 3581 3883 sophistication n 1: uplifting enlightenment [syn: {edification},
           {sophistication}]
 3582 4017 slaughter n 1: the killing of animals (as for food) 2: a sound defeat
           [syn: {thrashing}, {walloping}, {debacle},
 3583 4331 prevalent adj 1: most frequent or common; "prevailing winds" [syn:
           {prevailing}, {prevalent}, {predominant}, {dominant},
 3584 4193 Hudson n 1: a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay;
           explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century [syn:
 3585 3847 descendants n 1: all of the offspring of a given progenitor; "we must
           secure the benefits of freedom for ourselves and our
           posterity"
 3586 3663 crescent adj 1: resembling the new moon in shape [syn: {crescent(a)},
           {crescent-shaped}, {semilunar}, {lunate}]
 3587 3598 apologise v 1: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by
           reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy
 3588 3954 youthful adj 1: suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh; "he is young
           for his age" [syn: {youthful}, {vernal}, {young}]
 3589 5487 waking adj 1: marked by full consciousness or alertness; "worked
           every moment of my waking hours" [syn: {waking},
           {wakeful}]
 3590 3641 tweed n 1: thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in
           Scotland
 3591 3708 termination n 1: a coming to an end of a contract period; "the expiry
           of his driver's license" [syn: {termination},
           {expiration},
 3592 3620 stereo adj 1: designating sound transmission from two sources through
           two channels [syn: {stereophonic}, {stereo}, {two-
 3593 3733 recreational adj 1: of or relating to recreation; "a recreational
           area with a pool and ball fields"
 3594 3697 penis n 1: the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism)
           [syn: {penis}, {phallus}, {member}]
 3595 3605 overthrow n 1: the termination of a ruler or institution (especially
           by force)
 3596 4173 nought n 1: a mathematical element that when added to another number
           yields the same number [syn: {zero}, {0}, {nought},
 3597 4039 icing n 1: the formation of frost or ice on a surface [syn: {frost},
           {icing}]
 3598 3618 bowling n 1: a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group
           of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving
           them
 3599 3717 bee n 1: any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and
           solitary species
 3600 4281 turbulent adj 1: characterized by unrest or disorder or
           insubordination; "effects of the struggle will be violent
           and disruptive";
 3601 4816 tractor n 1: a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and
           other applications
 3602 3905 solitary adj 1: characterized by or preferring solitude; "a lone
           wolf"; "a lonely existence"; "a man of a solitary
           disposition";
 3603 4081 rick n 1: a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back
           (`rick' and `wrick' are British) [syn: {crick}, {kink},
 3604 3702 ragged adj 1: being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn;
           "clothes as ragged as a scarecrow's"; "a ragged tramp"
 3605 3840 overwhelmingly adv 1: incapable of being resisted; "the candy looked
           overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man" [syn:
 3606 4202 narrowed adj 1: reduced in size as by squeezing together; "his
           narrowed eyes"
 3607 3723 lucrative adj 1: producing a sizeable profit; "a remunerative
           business" [syn: {lucrative}, {moneymaking},
           {remunerative}]
 3608 3675 heater n 1: device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
           [syn: {heater}, {warmer}]
 3609 3684 eccentric adj 1: conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual;
           "restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another
 3610 4579 disgrace n 1: a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all
           his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to
           prison"
 3611 3624 coronary adj 1: surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood
           vessels surrounding the heart); "coronary arteries"
 3612 5101 trader n 1: someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods
           to be sold [syn: {trader}, {bargainer}, {dealer},
           {monger}]
 3613 3667 strained adj 1: lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating"
           [syn: {labored}, {laboured}, {strained}]
 3614 3615 mid adj 1: used in combination to denote the middle; "midmorning";
           "midsummer"; "in mid-1958"; "a mid-June wedding"
 3615 4050 mat adj 1: not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a
           photograph with a matte finish" [syn: {flat}, {mat},
 3616 3729 lever n 1: a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum 2: a simple machine
           that gives a mechanical advantage when given
 3617 3731 buffet n 1: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining
           room; has shelves and drawers [syn: {buffet}, {counter},
 3618 3625 brake n 1: a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle 2: any of
           various ferns of the genus Pteris having pinnately
 3619 3637 speedy adj 1: characterized by speed; moving with or capable of
           moving with high speed; "a rapid movement"; "a speedy
           car"; "a
 3620 3882 spark n 1: a momentary flash of light [syn: {flicker}, {spark},
           {glint}]
 3621 3671 persuasion n 1: the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade);
           communication intended to induce belief or action [syn:
 3622 3928 Hopkins n 1: United States educator and theologian (1802-1887) [syn:
           {Hopkins}, {Mark Hopkins}]
 3623 3686 faulty adj 1: having a defect; "I returned the appliance because it
           was defective" [syn: {defective}, {faulty}]
 3624 3737 Chapman n 1: United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he
           traveled (1774-1845) [syn: {Chapman}, {John Chapman},
 3625 3640 analogous adj 1: similar or equivalent in some respects though
           otherwise dissimilar; "brains and computers are often
           considered
 3626 3915 youngster n 1: a young person of either sex; "she writes books for
           children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British
 3627 3679 submarine adj 1: beneath the surface of the sea [syn: {submarine},
           {undersea}]
 3628 3644 neutrality n 1: nonparticipation in a dispute or war 2: tolerance
           attributable to a lack of involvement [syn:
 3629 3645 inclination n 1: an attitude of mind especially one that favors one
           alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up
 3630 3754 focal adj 1: having or localized centrally at a focus; "focal point";
           "focal infection"
 3631 3633 bombing n 1: an attack by dropping bombs [syn: {bombing},
           {bombardment}] 2: the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic
           frequently used by
 3632 3694 aristocratic adj 1: belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or
           aristocracy; "an aristocratic family"; "aristocratic
 3633 3770 Abraham n 1: the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father
           of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give
           Abraham's
 3634 3767 abdominal adj 1: of or relating to or near the abdomen; "abdominal
           muscles"
 3635 3652 unaffected adj 1: undergoing no change when acted upon; "entirely
           unaffected by each other's writings"; "fibers remained
 3636 4026 topped adj 1: having a top of a specified character [ant: {topless}]
 3637 3653 spreadsheet n 1: a screen-oriented interactive program enabling a
           user to lay out financial data on the screen
 3638 3851 Rio n 1: the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief
           Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction [syn: {Rio
 3639 3662 forties n 1: the time of life between 40 and 50 [syn: {forties},
           {mid- forties}]
 3640 3699 bark n 1: tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of
           trees and other woody plants
 3641 4117 turf n 1: surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass
           roots [syn: {turf}, {sod}, {sward}, {greensward}]
 3642 4172 trauma n 1: any physical damage to the body caused by violence or
           accident or fracture etc. [syn: {injury}, {hurt}, {harm},
 3643 3669 Petersburg n 1: a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond);
           scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
 3644 3672 Mitterrand n 1: French statesman and president of France from 1981 to
           1985 (1916-1996) [syn: {Mitterrand}, {Francois
           Mitterrand},
 3645 3853 jelly n 1: an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and
           used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
 3646 4456 intriguing adj 1: disturbingly provocative; "an intriguing smile"
           [syn: {challenging}, {intriguing}]
 3647 3660 interpreting n 1: an explanation of something that is not immediately
           obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations";
 3648 3724 Hugo n 1: French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the
           romantic movement in France (1802-1885) [syn: {Hugo},
 3649 4216 flashing n 1: a short vivid experience; "a flash of emotion swept
           over him"; "the flashings of pain were a warning" [syn:
           {flash},
 3650 3651 contrary adj 1: very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts
           contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a
 3651 3858 contraction n 1: (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or
           organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) [syn:
 3652 3757 usefulness n 1: the quality of being of practical use [syn:
           {utility}, {usefulness}] [ant: {inutility},
           {unusefulness},
 3653 3860 steer n 1: an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on
           the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" [syn: {tip},
 3654 3690 reversal n 1: a change from one state to the opposite state; "there
           was a reversal of autonomic function"
 3655 3865 puzzle n 1: a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a
           correct solution; "he loved to solve chessmate puzzles";
 3656 3751 promotional adj 1: of or relating to serving as publicity;
           "promotional fares"
 3657 3670 plateau n 1: a relatively flat highland [syn: {tableland}, {plateau}]
 3658 3659 moonlight n 1: the light of the Moon; "moonlight is the smuggler's
           enemy"; "the Moon was bright enough to read by" [syn:
           {moonlight},
 3659 4062 Mann n 1: United States educator who introduced reforms that
           significantly altered the system of public education
 3660 3674 illegally adv 1: in an illegal manner; "they dumped the waste
           illegally" [syn: {illegally}, {illicitly}, {lawlessly}]
           [ant:
 3661 3712 guerrilla n 1: a member of an irregular armed force that fights a
           stronger force by sabotage and harassment [syn:
           {guerrilla},
 3662 4079 farther adv 1: to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced
           stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in
 3663 3819 consolidation n 1: combining into a solid mass 2: the act of
           combining into an integral whole; "a consolidation
 3664 3677 await v 1: look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were
           expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to
           a
 3665 3700 amenities n 1: things that make you comfortable and at ease; "all the
           comforts of home" [syn: {comforts}, {creature comforts},
 3666 4516 winger n 1: (sports) player in wing position
 3667 3748 squash n 1: any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus
           Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits [syn:
 3668 3881 sentimental adj 1: given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
           2: effusively or insincerely emotional; "a bathetic
           novel";
 3669 3758 professionally adv 1: in a professional manner; "professionally
           trained staff"
 3670 3814 pistol n 1: a firearm that is held and fired with one hand [syn:
           {pistol}, {handgun}, {side arm}, {shooting iron}]
 3671 3782 peasantry n 1: the class of peasants
 3672 3711 Mortimer n 1: English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed
           by Edward III (1287-1330) [syn: {Mortimer}, {Roger de
 3673 3945 manipulate v 1: influence or control shrewdly or deviously; "He
           manipulated public opinion in his favor" [syn:
           {manipulate}, {pull
 3674 3706 indefinitely adv 1: to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time;
           "this could go on indefinitely"
 3675 3800 gastrointestinal adj 1: of or relating to the stomach and intestines;
           "a gastrointestinal disorder" [syn: {gastrointestinal},
 3676 3685 familiarity n 1: personal knowledge or information about someone or
           something [syn: {acquaintance}, {familiarity},
 3677 3888 auditor n 1: someone who listens attentively [syn: {hearer},
           {listener}, {auditor}, {attender}]
 3678 3688 volatile adj 1: evaporating readily at normal temperatures and
           pressures; "volatile oils"; "volatile solvents" [ant:
           {nonvolatile},
 3679 4091 sting n 1: a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being
           stung; "the sting of death"; "he felt the stinging of
 3680 3822 sausage n 1: highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings 2: a
           small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a
           barrage
 3681 5023 Rhodes n 1: British colonial financier and statesman in South Africa;
           made a fortune in gold and diamond mining; helped colonize
 3682 4493 laundry n 1: garments or white goods that can be cleaned by
           laundering [syn: {laundry}, {wash}, {washing},
           {washables}]
 3683 3854 irrational adj 1: not consistent with or using reason; "irrational
           fears"; "irrational animals" [ant: {rational}]
 3684 3753 etcetera adv 1: continuing in the same way [syn: {and so forth}, {and
           so on}, {etcetera}, {etc.}]
 3685 3730 efficacy n 1: capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern
           about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine" [syn:
 3686 4133 ecology n 1: the environment as it relates to living organisms; "it
           changed the ecology of the island"
 3687 3891 wonderfully adv 1: (used as an intensifier) extremely well; "her
           voice is superbly disciplined"; "the colors changed
           wondrously
 3688 4170 upward adv 1: spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher
           position; "look up!"; "the music surged up"; "the
 3689 3904 tails n 1: formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men [syn:
           {dress suit}, {full dress}, {tailcoat}, {tail coat},
 3690 3691 rehearsal n 1: a practice session in preparation for a public
           performance (as of a play or speech or concert); "he
           missed too many
 3691 3734 reef n 1: a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the
           water
 3692 3725 confederation n 1: the state of being allied or confederated [syn:
           {alliance}, {confederation}]
 3693 3776 cocaine n 1: a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used
           as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become
 3694 3718 brisk adj 1: quick and energetic; "a brisk walk in the park"; "a
           lively gait"; "a merry chase"; "traveling at a rattling
 3695 3759 unanimously adv 1: of one mind; without dissent; "the Senate
           unanimously approved the bill"; "we voted unanimously"
           [syn:
 3696 3739 rooted adj 1: absolutely still; "frozen with horror"; "they stood
           rooted in astonishment" [syn: {frozen(p)}, {rooted(p)},
 3697 3959 online adj 1: on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline
           system; "on-line industries" [syn: {on-line}, {online}]
 3698 3841 Noel n 1: period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 [syn: {Christmas},
           {Christmastide}, {Christmastime}, {Yule}, {Yuletide},
 3699 3747 boiled adj 1: cooked in hot water [syn: {boiled}, {poached},
           {stewed}]
 3700 3849 atom n 1: (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an
           element having the chemical properties of the element
 3701 3774 saloon n 1: a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served
           over a counter; "he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the
 3702 3703 rung n 1: a crosspiece between the legs of a chair [syn: {rung},
           {round}, {stave}]
 3703 4454 Rochester n 1: a city in western New York; a center of the
           photographic equipment industry
 3704 3808 psychologist n 1: a scientist trained in psychology
 3705 3876 plague n 1: a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused
           by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans
           by
 3706 3762 interviewer n 1: a person who conducts an interview
 3707 3797 unlucky adj 1: having or bringing misfortune; "Friday the 13th is an
           unlucky date" [syn: {unlucky}, {luckless}] [ant: {lucky}]
 3708 3778 trim adj 1: thin and fit; "the spare figure of a marathon runner"; "a
           body kept trim by exercise" [syn: {spare}, {trim}]
 3709 4037 spa n 1: a health resort near a spring or at the seaside [syn:
           {watering place}, {watering hole}, {spa}]
 3710 3720 rating n 1: an appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high
           valuation on friendship" [syn: {evaluation}, {valuation},
 3711 3721 mystical adj 1: relating to or characteristic of mysticism; "mystical
           religion" [syn: {mystic}, {mystical}]
 3712 3963 hurricane n 1: a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and
           winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
 3713 3856 frown n 1: a facial expression of dislike or displeasure [syn:
           {frown}, {scowl}]
 3714 3845 frog n 1: any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long
           hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial
           species
 3715 3787 floppy adj 1: hanging limply; "a spaniel with floppy ears" n 1: a
           small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope
 3716 3844 endure v 1: put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot
           bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to
 3717 4207 awe n 1: an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; "he stared
           over the edge with a feeling of awe"
 3718 3726 aristocracy n 1: a privileged class holding hereditary titles [syn:
           {nobility}, {aristocracy}]
 3719 3807 woollen adj 1: of or related to or made of wool; "a woolen sweater"
           [syn: {woolen}, {woollen}]
 3720 3989 revive v 1: cause to regain consciousness; "The doctors revived the
           comatose man" [syn: {resuscitate}, {revive}]
 3721 3752 mantle n 1: the cloak as a symbol of authority; "place the mantle of
           authority on younger shoulders"
 3722 3735 mama n 1: informal terms for a mother [syn: {ma}, {mama}, {mamma},
           {mom}, {momma}, {mommy}, {mammy}, {mum}, {mummy}]
 3723 5403 litre n 1: a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume
           of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions;
 3724 3855 harper n 1: someone who plays the harp [syn: {harpist}, {harper}]
 3725 3973 comeback n 1: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a
           witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from
           the
 3726 3949 briskly adv 1: in a brisk manner; "she walked briskly in the cold
           air"; "`after lunch,' she said briskly"
 3727 3750 respiratory adj 1: pertaining to respiration; "respiratory
           assistance"
 3728 3943 perpetual adj 1: continuing forever or indefinitely; "the ageless
           themes of love and revenge"; "eternal truths"; "life
 3729 3809 lawful adj 1: conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of
           dissent" [ant: {unlawful}]
 3730 3922 fatigue n 1: temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from
           hard physical or mental work; "he was hospitalized for
           extreme
 3731 3732 arrears n 1: the state of being behind in payments; "an account in
           arrears"
 3732 3756 adjective adj 1: of or relating to or functioning as an adjective;
           "adjectival syntax"; "an adjective clause" [syn:
 3733 3864 retrospective adj 1: concerned with or related to the past;
           "retrospective self-justification" [ant: {prospective}]
 3734 3781 resemble v 1: appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to; "She
           resembles her mother very much"; "This paper resembles my
 3735 3935 notation n 1: a technical system of symbols used to represent special
           things [syn: {notation}, {notational system}]
 3736 3755 curry n 1: (East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or
           meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with
           rice
 3737 3802 canopy n 1: the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit 2: the
           umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air
 3738 3859 tug n 1: a sudden abrupt pull [syn: {tug}, {jerk}] 2: a powerful
           small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
 3739 4069 rhythmic adj 1: recurring with measured regularity; "the rhythmic
           chiming of church bells"- John Galsworthy; "rhythmical
           prose"
 3740 4345 luxurious adj 1: displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to
           the senses; "an epicurean banquet"; "enjoyed a luxurious
 3741 3761 intolerable adj 1: incapable of being put up with; "an intolerable
           degree of sentimentality" [syn: {intolerable},
           {unbearable},
 3742 4419 grouped adj 1: arranged into groups [syn: {grouped}, {sorted}]
 3743 3775 EE n 1: the branch of engineering science that studies the uses of
           electricity and the equipment for power generation and
 3744 4013 donkey n 1: the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in
           cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
 3745 3825 convergence n 1: the occurrence of two or more things coming together
           2: the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
           [syn:
 3746 3795 Bridget n 1: Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523) [syn:
           {Bridget}, {Saint Bridget}, {St. Bridget}, {Brigid},
           {Saint
 3747 3939 applause n 1: a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands
           together [syn: {applause}, {hand clapping}, {clapping}]
 3748 3798 scrambled adj 1: thrown together in a disorderly fashion; "a
           scrambled plan of action"
 3749 3988 recurrence n 1: happening again (especially at regular intervals);
           "the return of spring" [syn: {recurrence}, {return}]
 3750 4028 reconcile v 1: make (one thing) compatible with (another); "The
           scientists had to accommodate the new results with the
           existing
 3751 3918 plump adv 1: straight down especially heavily or abruptly; "the
           anchor fell plump into the sea"; "we dropped the rock
           plump into
 3752 3900 martial adj 1: (of persons) befitting a warrior; "a military bearing"
           [syn: {soldierly}, {soldierlike}, {warriorlike},
 3753 3786 forensic adj 1: of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument
           2: used or applied in the investigation and establishment
           of
 3754 4100 exhaustion n 1: extreme fatigue 2: serious weakening and loss of
           energy [syn: {debilitation},
 3755 4103 charcoal adj 1: of a very dark grey [syn: {charcoal}, {charcoal-
           grey}, {charcoal-gray}]
 3756 3769 ascent n 1: an upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car
           couldn't make it up the rise" [syn: {ascent}, {acclivity},
           {rise},
 3757 3893 understandably adv 1: in an intelligible manner; "the foreigner spoke
           to us quite intelligibly" [syn: {intelligibly}, {clearly},
 3758 3783 orderly adj 1: devoid of violence or disruption; "an orderly crowd
           confronted the president" [ant: {disorderly}]
 3759 4171 uranium n 1: a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic
           element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels
           and nuclear
 3760 3812 stylish adj 1: having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or
           dress; "a little less posh but every bit as stylish as
 3761 4485 jumper n 1: a person who jumps; "as the jumper neared the ground he
           lost control"; "the jumper's parachute opened"
 3762 3842 irresistible adj 1: impossible to resist; overpowering; "irresistible
           (or resistless) impulses"; "what happens when an
           irresistible
 3763 4192 indicative adj 1: relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple
           in declarative statements; "indicative mood" [syn:
 3764 4307 gin n 1: strong liquor flavored with juniper berries 2: a trap for
           birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
 3765 3799 gateway n 1: an entrance that can be closed by a gate
 3766 3790 concluding adj 1: occurring at or forming an end or termination; "his
           concluding words came as a surprise"; "the final
 3767 3811 bloom n 1: the organic process of bearing flowers; "you will stop all
           bloom if you let the flowers go to seed" [syn: {blooming},
 3768 3889 barrow n 1: the quantity that a barrow will hold [syn: {barrow},
           {barrowful}]
 3769 3771 Algeria n 1: a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean
           Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim;
 3770 3805 advancement n 1: encouragement of the progress or growth or
           acceptance of something [syn: {promotion}, {furtherance},
           {advancement}]
 3771 3914 accession n 1: a process of increasing by addition (as to a
           collection or group); "the art collection grew through
           accession"
 3772 3890 wearily adv 1: in a weary manner; "he walked around tiredly" [syn:
           {tiredly}, {wearily}]
 3773 4476 wagon n 1: any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an
           animal or a tractor [syn: {wagon}, {waggon}]
 3774 3813 swap n 1: an equal exchange; "we had no money so we had to live by
           barter" [syn: {barter}, {swap}, {swop}, {trade}]
 3775 4335 fen n 1: 100 fen equal 1 yuan in China 2: low-lying wet land with
           grassy vegetation; usually is a
 3776 3857 cDNA n 1: single-stranded DNA that is complementary to messenger RNA
           or DNA that has been synthesized from messenger RNA by
 3777 4499 amazement n 1: the feeling that accompanies something extremely
           surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment" [syn:
 3778 3779 turmoil n 1: a violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock
           market" [syn: {convulsion}, {turmoil}, {upheaval}]
 3779 4478 thankfully adv 1: in a thankful manner; with thanks; "he accepted
           thankfully my apologies" [syn: {thankfully},
 3780 3827 tearing adj 1: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or
           convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce
           loyalty";
 3781 3863 Rebecca n 1: (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and
           Esau [syn: {Rebecca}, {Rebekah}]
 3782 3831 physician n 1: a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went
           to see my doctor" [syn: {doctor}, {doc}, {physician},
           {MD},
 3783 3908 paperwork n 1: work that involves handling papers: forms or letters
           or reports etc.
 3784 5839 inexperienced adj 1: lacking practical experience or training [syn:
           {inexperienced}, {inexperient}] [ant: {experienced},
 3785 4072 gardening n 1: the cultivation of plants [syn: {gardening},
           {horticulture}]
 3786 3792 fiver n 1: a United States bill worth 5 dollars [syn: {fiver}, {five-
           spot}, {five dollar bill}]
 3787 3824 eruption n 1: the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam
           and volcanic material [syn: {volcanic eruption},
           {eruption}]
 3788 3877 economical adj 1: using the minimum of time or resources necessary
           for effectiveness; "an economic use of home heating oil";
           "a
 3789 3836 devaluation n 1: an official lowering of a nation's currency; a
           decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to
           that of
 3790 3804 concede v 1: admit (to a wrongdoing); "She confessed that she had
           taken the money" [syn: {concede}, {profess}, {confess}]
 3791 4250 glowing adj 1: highly enthusiastic; "glowing praise" n 1: the amount
           of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving
 3792 3834 exterior adj 1: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside
           of a building; "an exterior scene"; "exterior grade
           plywood";
 3793 4002 downward adv 1: spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower
           level or position; "don't fall down"; "rode the lift up
 3794 3993 dire adj 1: fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless; "a
           desperate illness"; "on all fronts the Allies were in a
 3795 4115 beads n 1: several beads threaded together on a string [syn: {beads},
           {string of beads}]
 3796 6765 unused adj 1: not yet used or soiled; "a fresh shirt"; "a fresh sheet
           of paper"; "an unused envelope" [syn: {fresh}, {unused}]
 3797 3880 undue adj 1: not yet payable; "an undue loan" [ant: {due}] 2: not
           appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the
 3798 3875 stray adj 1: not close together in time; "isolated instances of
           rebellion"; "a few stray crumbs" [syn: {isolated},
 3799 3832 hare n 1: swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a
           divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred
           and
 3800 3902 gifted adj 1: endowed with talent or talents; "a gifted writer" [syn:
           {talented}, {gifted}] [ant: {talentless}, {untalented}]
 3801 3878 destined adj 1: headed or intending to head in a certain direction;
           often used as a combining form as in `college-bound
           students';
 3802 3911 compost n 1: a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a
           fertilizer
 3803 3936 cock n 1: obscene terms for penis [syn: {cock}, {prick}, {dick},
           {shaft}, {pecker}, {peter}, {tool}, {putz}]
 3804 3837 click n 1: a short light metallic sound [syn: {chink}, {click},
           {clink}]
 3805 3821 breathless adj 1: not breathing or able to breathe except with
           difficulty; "breathless at thought of what I had done";
           "breathless
 3806 4089 abrupt adj 1: marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp
           transitions; "abrupt prose" [syn: {abrupt},
 3807 3997 whale n 1: a very large person; impressive in size or qualities [syn:
           {giant}, {hulk}, {heavyweight}, {whale}]
 3808 3866 pancreatic adj 1: of or involving the pancreas; "pancreatic cancer"
 3809 4071 lowering adj 1: darkened by clouds; "a heavy sky" [syn: {heavy},
           {lowering}, {sullen}, {threatening}]
 3810 4547 jargon n 1: a characteristic language of a particular group (as among
           thieves); "they don't speak our lingo" [syn: {slang},
 3811 3873 arrogance n 1: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
           toward inferiors [syn: {arrogance}, {haughtiness},
           {hauteur},
 3812 3839 swell adj 1: very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car";
           "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply
 3813 3861 schoolboy n 1: a boy attending school
 3814 3815 pasture n 1: a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for
           grazing by livestock [syn: {pasture}, {pastureland},
 3815 3919 obstruction n 1: any structure that makes progress difficult [syn:
           {obstruction}, {obstructor}, {obstructer}, {impediment},
 3816 3901 newcomer n 1: any new participant in some activity [syn: {newcomer},
           {fledgling}, {fledgeling}, {starter}, {neophyte},
 3817 3944 manslaughter n 1: homicide without malice aforethought
 3818 4418 kg n 1: one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the
           Systeme International d'Unites; "a kilogram is
 3819 3820 crossroads n 1: a community of people smaller than a village [syn:
           {hamlet}, {crossroads}]
 3820 3972 chess n 1: weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a
           weed especially in wheat [syn: {chess}, {cheat}, {Bromus
 3821 3826 bomber n 1: a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight 2: a
           person who plants bombs
 3822 4074 subsection n 1: a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a
           part of something already divided [syn: {subsection},
 3823 3835 fiery adj 1: characterized by intense emotion; "ardent love"; "an
           ardent lover"; "a fervent desire to change society"; "a
 3824 3884 endowment n 1: natural abilities or qualities [syn: {endowment},
           {gift}, {talent}, {natural endowment}]
 3825 4218 convent n 1: a religious residence especially for nuns 2: a community
           of people in a religious order (especially nuns)
 3826 3925 Antarctic adj 1: at or near the south pole [syn: {south-polar},
           {Antarctic}]
 3827 4200 tsar n 1: a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to
           1917) [syn: {czar}, {tsar}, {tzar}]
 3828 3955 trailer n 1: someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who
           lags behind [syn: {dawdler}, {drone}, {laggard}, {lagger},
 3829 3862 royalty n 1: payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or
           resource for the right to use their property; "he received
           royalties
 3830 3907 punk adj 1: of very poor quality; flimsy [syn: {bum}, {cheap},
           {cheesy}, {chintzy}, {crummy}, {punk}, {sleazy}, {tinny}]
 3831 4093 presume v 1: take to be the case or to be true; accept without
           verification or proof; "I assume his train was late" [syn:
 3832 3843 greenbelt n 1: a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or
           city [syn: {greenbelt}, {greenway}]
 3833 4215 grandma n 1: the mother of your father or mother [syn: {grandma},
           {grandmother}, {granny}, {grannie}, {gran}, {nan},
           {nanna}]
 3834 3846 forefront n 1: the part in the front or nearest the viewer; "he was
           in the forefront"; "he was at the head of the column"
           [syn:
 3835 4845 embryo n 1: (botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a
           seed or an archegonium
 3836 3979 dreaming n 1: imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake; "he lives
           in a dream that has nothing to do with reality" [syn:
           {dream},
 3837 3946 couch n 1: an upholstered seat for more than one person [syn: {sofa},
           {couch}, {lounge}]
 3838 4159 vastly adv 1: to an exceedingly great extent or degree; "He had
           vastly overestimated his resources"; "was immensely more
 3839 3916 swollen adj 1: characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated
           sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an
 3840 4183 pharmaceutical adj 1: of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists; "the
           pharmaceutical industry" [syn: {pharmaceutical},
 3841 3899 Moslem adj 1: of or relating to or supporting Islamism; "Islamic art"
           [syn: {Muslim}, {Moslem}, {Islamic}]
 3842 4010 inference n 1: the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or
           making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial
           evidence
 3843 4084 greedy adj 1: immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; "they
           are avaricious and will do anything for money"; "casting
 3844 4260 estuary n 1: the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh
           and salt water mix
 3845 4120 elegance n 1: a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she
           conveys an aura of elegance and gentility" [ant:
 3846 3992 effected adj 1: settled securely and unconditionally; "that smoking
           causes health problems is an accomplished fact" [syn:
 3847 4148 discrete adj 1: constituting a separate entity or part; "a government
           with three discrete divisions"; "on two distinct
 3848 3872 archive n 1: a depository containing historical records and documents
           v 1: put into an archive [syn: {archive}, {file away}]
 3849 3924 abandonment n 1: the act of giving something up [syn: {abandonment},
           {forsaking}, {desertion}]
 3850 3957 specificity n 1: the quality of being specific rather than general;
           "add a desirable note of specificity to the discussion";
           "the
 3851 4274 rot n 1: a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
           [syn: {putrefaction}, {rot}]
 3852 4588 prudent adj 1: careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a
           prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation";
 3853 4113 junk n 1: the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken
           up [syn: {debris}, {dust}, {junk}, {rubble}, {detritus}]
 3854 4119 immaculate adj 1: completely neat and clean; "the apartment was
           immaculate"; "in her immaculate white uniform"; "a spick-
 3855 3869 hypothetical adj 1: based primarily on surmise rather than adequate
           evidence; "theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are
           still
 3856 5002 flux n 1: the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given
           surface
 3857 3984 Cumbria n 1: a former Celtic kingdom in northwestern England; the
           name continued to be used for the hilly northwestern
           region of
 3858 3871 cartoon n 1: a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper
           or magazine [syn: {cartoon}, {sketch}]
 3859 3950 tee n 1: the starting place for each hole on a golf course; "they
           were waiting on the first tee" [syn: {tee}, {teeing
 3860 4027 supervised adj 1: under observation or under the direction of a
           superintendent or overseer; "supervised play" [ant:
 3861 3931 simplified adj 1: made easy or uncomplicated
 3862 3968 rivalry n 1: the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the
           teams were in fierce contention for first place" [syn:
 3863 3896 Queens n 1: a borough of New York City
 3864 4387 quartet n 1: the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
           [syn: {four}, {4}, {IV}, {tetrad}, {quatern},
           {quaternion},
 3865 4038 proximal adj 1: situated nearest to point of attachment or origin;
           "the proximal end of a bone" [ant: {distal}]
 3866 3897 procedural adj 1: of or relating to procedure; "a procedural
           violation" 2: relating to court practice and procedure as
           opposed to the
 3867 4046 pleasing adj 1: giving pleasure and satisfaction; "a pleasing piece
           of news"; "pleasing in manner and appearance" [ant:
 3868 3962 listener n 1: someone who listens attentively [syn: {hearer},
           {listener}, {auditor}, {attender}]
 3869 4308 homogeneous adj 1: all of the same or similar kind or nature; "a
           close-knit homogeneous group" [syn: {homogeneous},
           {homogenous}]
 3870 3970 Dawson n 1: a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon
           River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in
 3871 3886 contentious adj 1: inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or
           disagree, even to engage in law suits; "a style described
 3872 3913 brightly adv 1: with brightness; "the stars shone brilliantly"; "the
           windows glowed jewel bright" [syn: {brilliantly},
 3873 3953 apron n 1: a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied
           about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
 3874 4320 welcoming adj 1: very cordial; "a welcoming smile"
 3875 3956 Serbia n 1: a historical region in central and northern Yugoslavia;
           Serbs settled the region in the 6th and 7th centuries
           [syn:
 3876 3991 prohibited adj 1: excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit";
           "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a
           taboo
 3877 3923 flint adj 1: showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings; "his
           flinty gaze"; "the child's misery would move even the
 3878 3971 distributor n 1: someone who markets merchandise [syn: {distributor},
           {distributer}]
 3879 3985 WA n 1: a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific [syn:
           {Washington}, {Evergreen State}, {WA}]
 3880 3894 voluntarily adv 1: out of your own free will; "he voluntarily
           submitted to the fingerprinting" [ant: {involuntarily}]
 3881 4075 statistically adv 1: with respect to statistics; "this is
           statistically impossible"
 3882 3951 starving adj 1: suffering from lack of food [syn: {starved},
           {starving}] n 1: the act of depriving of food or
           subjecting to famine; "the
 3883 4036 Shah n 1: title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran [syn:
           {Shah}, {Shah of Iran}]
 3884 4194 endoscopic adj 1: of or relating to endoscopy
 3885 4175 dispersed adj 1: distributed or spread over a considerable extent;
           "has ties with many widely dispersed friends"; "eleven
           million
 3886 4014 contaminated adj 1: corrupted by contact or association;
           "contaminated evidence" [ant: {uncontaminated}]
 3887 4123 cl adj 1: being ten more than one hundred forty [syn: {one hundred
           fifty}, {150}, {cl}]
 3888 3912 biting adj 1: capable of wounding; "a barbed compliment"; "a biting
           aphorism"; "pungent satire" [syn: {barbed}, {biting},
 3889 3903 apprenticeship n 1: the position of apprentice
 3890 3941 weir n 1: a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or
           divert its flow
 3891 4329 weeds n 1: a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of
           mourning [syn: {weeds}, {widow's weeds}]
 3892 4106 untouched adj 1: still full; "an untouched cocktail in her hand"
           [syn: {untouched}, {untasted}]
 3893 4068 unreliable adj 1: liable to be erroneous or misleading; "an
           undependable generalization" [syn: {undependable},
           {unreliable}]
 3894 4210 unpublished adj 1: not published; "unpublished letters and diaries"
           [ant: {published}]
 3895 4572 runway n 1: a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the
           railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can
 3896 3987 raped adj 1: having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence;
           "the raped countryside" [syn: {despoiled}, {pillaged},
 3897 3920 pinch n 1: a painful or straitened circumstance; "the pinch of the
           recession"
 3898 4658 notoriously adv 1: to a notorious degree; "European emigres, who
           notoriously used to repair to the British Museum to write
           seditious
 3899 4552 negligible adj 1: so small as to be meaningless; insignificant; "the
           effect was negligible"
 3900 3938 multitude n 1: a large indefinite number; "a battalion of ants"; "a
           multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions"
           [syn:
 3901 3999 marc n 1: made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
 3902 4234 guitarist n 1: a musician who plays the guitar [syn: {guitarist},
           {guitar player}]
 3903 4006 betrayal n 1: an act of deliberate betrayal [syn: {treachery},
           {betrayal}, {treason}, {perfidy}]
 3904 4501 tick n 1: a metallic tapping sound; "he counted the ticks of the
           clock" [syn: {tick}, {ticking}]
 3905 3906 Syrian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its
           people or culture; "the Syrian government"
 3906 4109 stringent adj 1: demanding strict attention to rules and procedures;
           "rigorous discipline"; "tight security"; "stringent
 3907 4111 pillar n 1: a fundamental principle or practice; "science eroded the
           pillars of superstition"
 3908 3917 pedestrian adj 1: lacking wit or imagination; "a pedestrian movie
           plot" [syn: {pedestrian}, {prosaic}, {prosy},
           {earthbound}]
 3909 4077 leak n 1: an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light
           etc.) to enter or escape; "one of the tires developed a
 3910 4146 kylie n 1: an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other
           convex [syn: {kylie}, {kiley}]
 3911 4030 compliment n 1: a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration v
           1: say something to someone that expresses praise; "He
 3912 3926 benign adj 1: not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive
           (especially of a tumor) [ant: {malignant}]
 3913 3995 Bangladesh n 1: a Muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India
           to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to
           the south;
 3914 3948 aided adj 1: having help; often used as a combining form [syn:
           {assisted}, {aided}] [ant: {unassisted}]
 3915 3986 Wagner n 1: Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture
           (1841-1918) [syn: {Wagner}, {Otto Wagner}]
 3916 4058 syllable n 1: a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme; "the
           word `pocket' has two syllables"
 3917 4008 professionalism n 1: the expertness characteristic of a professional
           person
 3918 3927 plunge n 1: a brief swim in water [syn: {dip}, {plunge}] 2: a steep
           and rapid fall
 3919 3933 pastry n 1: a dough of flour and water and shortening [syn: {pastry},
           {pastry dough}]
 3920 4082 obscene adj 1: designed to incite to indecency or lust; "the dance
           often becomes flagrantly obscene"-Margaret Mead
 3921 4462 instinctive adj 1: unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct; "a
           cat's natural aversion to water"; "offering to help was as
 3922 3978 Ethiopia n 1: Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the
           Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia [syn: {Ethiopia},
           {Federal
 3923 4001 eminent adj 1: standing above others in quality or position; "people
           in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of
           the
 3924 4033 Bonn n 1: a city in western Germany on the Rhine River; was the
           capital of West Germany between 1949 and 1989
 3925 3947 Arabic adj 1: relating to or characteristic of Arabs; "Arabic
           languages"
 3926 3975 alpine adj 1: relating to or characteristic of alps; "alpine sports"
           2: relating to the Alps and their inhabitants; "Alpine
 3927 4161 Olympics n 1: the modern revival of the ancient games held once every
           4 years in a selected country [syn: {Olympic Games},
 3928 4132 heal v 1: heal or recover; "My broken leg is mending" [syn: {mend},
           {heal}]
 3929 5111 den n 1: the habitation of wild animals [syn: {lair}, {den}] 2: a
           hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws [syn:
 3930 3952 commanding adj 1: used of a height or viewpoint; "a commanding view
           of the ocean"; "looked up at the castle dominating the
 3931 3942 schooling n 1: the act of teaching at school 2: the process of being
           formally educated at a school; "what
 3932 4130 Po n 1: a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium
           and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by
 3933 3960 pest n 1: a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by
           Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by
 3934 3961 meter n 1: the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme
           International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) [syn:
 3935 4000 metabolism n 1: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into
           an adult that occurs in some animals [syn:
           {metamorphosis},
 3936 3983 collaborative adj 1: accomplished by collaboration; "collaborative
           research"
 3937 4186 vividly adv 1: in a vivid manner; "he described his adventures
           vividly"
 3938 4047 Northamptonshire n 1: a county is central England
 3939 3940 backward adv 1: at or to or toward the back or rear; "he moved back";
           "tripped when he stepped backward"; "she looked rearward
 3940 4087 athletics n 1: an active diversion requiring physical exertion and
           competition [syn: {sport}, {athletics}]
 3941 4158 warranty n 1: a written assurance that some product or service will
           be provided or will meet certain specifications [syn:
 3942 4016 suppression n 1: the failure to develop some part or organ 2: the act
           of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing
 3943 3958 oesophagus n 1: the passage between the pharynx and the stomach [syn:
           {esophagus}, {oesophagus}, {gorge}, {gullet}]
 3944 3969 messenger n 1: a person who carries a message [syn: {messenger},
           {courier}]
 3945 4049 medication n 1: (medicine) something that treats or prevents or
           alleviates the symptoms of disease [syn: {medicine},
           {medication},
 3946 4227 calculating adj 1: used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish
           men in the community" [syn: {calculating}, {calculative},
 3947 3965 banana n 1: any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of
           the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire
 3948 4007 baked adj 1: dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; "a
           vast desert all adust"; "land lying baked in the heat";
 3949 4105 amiss adv 1: away from the correct or expected course; "something has
           gone awry in our plans"; "something went badly amiss in
 3950 4055 ton n 1: a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds
           [syn: {short ton}, {ton}, {net ton}]
 3951 4057 scarf n 1: a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for
           warmth or decoration
 3952 3964 clumsy adj 1: lacking grace in movement or posture; "a gawky lad with
           long ungainly legs"; "clumsy fingers"; "what an ungainly
 3953 3996 annoyance n 1: the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
           [syn: {irritation}, {annoyance}, {vexation},
           {botheration}]
 3954 3998 Watts n 1: English poet and theologian (1674-1748) [syn: {Watts},
           {Isaac Watts}]
 3955 4151 trailing n 1: the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks
           or marks they left behind [syn: {trailing}, {tracking}]
 3956 3976 splash n 1: the sound like water splashing [syn: {splash}, {plash}]
           2: a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event;
           "he
 3957 4035 sincere adj 1: open and genuine; not deceitful; "he was a good man,
           decent and sincere"; "felt sincere regret that they were
 3958 3990 puppy n 1: a young dog 2: an inexperienced young person [syn:
           {puppy}, {pup}]
 3959 4154 punish v 1: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; "The students
           were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to
 3960 4060 portrayed adj 1: represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
           [syn: {depicted}, {pictured}, {portrayed}]
 3961 4225 nineties n 1: the decade from 1890 to 1899 [syn: {nineties}, {1890s}]
           2: the decade from 1990 to 1999 [syn: {nineties}, {1990s}]
 3962 4408 knitted adj 1: made by intertwining threads in a series of connected
           loops rather than by weaving; "knitted garments"; "a
 3963 4097 guarded adj 1: prudent; "guarded optimism" [syn: {guarded},
           {restrained}]
 3964 4023 communicating n 1: the activity of communicating; the activity of
           conveying information; "they could not act without
           official
 3965 4024 appalled adj 1: struck with fear, dread, or consternation [syn:
           {aghast(p)}, {appalled}, {dismayed}, {shocked}]
 3966 4043 weber n 1: a unit of magnetic flux equal to 100,000,000 maxwells
           [syn: {weber}, {Wb}]
 3967 4067 violation n 1: a crime less serious than a felony [syn:
           {misdemeanor}, {misdemeanour}, {infraction}, {violation},
           {infringement}]
 3968 4212 renal adj 1: of or relating to the kidneys [syn: {nephritic},
           {renal}]
 3969 4276 massage n 1: kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase
           circulation and promote relaxation
 3970 4601 dissent n 1: (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of
           the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary
 3971 4022 delta n 1: a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river
           divides before entering a larger body of water; "the
 3972 4003 curse n 1: profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or
           anger; "expletives were deleted" [syn: {curse}, {curse
           word},
 3973 3981 creep n 1: someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric [syn: {creep},
           {weirdo}, {weirdie}, {weirdy}, {spook}]
 3974 4116 agitation n 1: a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance 2: a
           state of agitation or turbulent change or development;
           "the
 3975 4053 admirable adj 1: deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; "an
           estimable young professor"; "trains ran with admirable
 3976 4056 Sarajevo n 1: capital and largest city of Bosnia; scene of the
           assassination of Francis Ferdinand in 1914 which
 3977 5066 misunderstanding n 1: putting the wrong interpretation on; "his
           misinterpretation of the question caused his error";
           "there was no mistaking
 3978 4347 fixing n 1: the act of putting something in working order again [syn:
           {repair}, {fix}, {fixing}, {fixture}, {mend}, {mending},
 3979 4012 detachment n 1: avoiding emotional involvement [syn: {withdrawal},
           {detachment}]
 3980 4185 depreciation n 1: a decrease in price or value; "depreciation of the
           dollar against the yen" [ant: {appreciation}]
 3981 4004 confuse v 1: mistake one thing for another; "you are confusing me
           with the other candidate"; "I mistook her for the
           secretary"
 3982 4195 civilised adj 1: having a high state of culture and development both
           social and technological; "terrorist acts that shocked
 3983 4280 childish adj 1: indicating a lack of maturity; "childish tantrums";
           "infantile behavior" [syn: {childish}, {infantile}]
 3984 4029 carbonate n 1: a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion
           CO3) v 1: turn into a carbonate
 3985 4328 wow n 1: a joke that seems extremely funny [syn: {belly laugh},
           {sidesplitter}, {howler}, {thigh-slapper}, {scream},
           {wow},
 3986 4209 worm n 1: any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied
           animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha
 3987 4018 renew v 1: reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new
           or like new; "We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of
 3988 4255 remuneration n 1: something that remunerates; "wages were paid by
           check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a
           quarter of all
 3989 4019 recipient n 1: a person who receives something [syn: {recipient},
           {receiver}]
 3990 4248 prop n 1: a support placed beneath or against something to keep it
           from shaking or falling
 3991 4257 orchard n 1: garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without
           undergrowth [syn: {grove}, {woodlet}, {orchard},
 3992 4099 fake adj 1: fraudulent; having a misleading appearance [syn: {bogus},
           {fake}, {phony}, {phoney}, {bastard}]
 3993 3994 diverted adj 1: pleasantly occupied; "We are not amused" -Queen
           Victoria [syn: {amused}, {diverted}, {entertained}]
 3994 4063 digestion n 1: the process of decomposing organic matter (as in
           sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
 3995 4042 bargaining n 1: the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or
           agreement
 3996 4386 alcoholic adj 1: characteristic of or containing alcohol; "alcoholic
           drinks" [ant: {nonalcoholic}]
 3997 4015 Wellington n 1: British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon
           at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister
           (1769-1852)
 3998 4541 Walton n 1: English composer (1902-1983) [syn: {Walton}, {William
           Walton}, {Sir William Walton}, {Sir William Turner
           Walton}]
 3999 4297 niece n 1: a daughter of your brother or sister [ant: {nephew}]
 4000 4021 mutation n 1: (biology) an organism that has characteristics
           resulting from chromosomal alteration [syn: {mutant},
           {mutation},
 4001 4163 formulate v 1: elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses; "Could you
           develop the ideas in your thesis" [syn: {explicate},
 4002 4135 dismay n 1: the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles [syn:
           {discouragement}, {disheartenment}, {dismay}]
 4003 4086 crashing adj 1: informal intensifiers; "what a bally (or blinking)
           nuisance"; "a bloody fool"; "a crashing bore"; "you
 4004 4005 confirming adj 1: indicating existence or presence of a suspected
           condition or pathogen; "a positive pregnancy test" [syn:
 4005 4031 cereal adj 1: made of grain or relating to grain or the plants that
           produce it; "a cereal beverage"; "cereal grasses"
 4006 4034 barrister n 1: a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher
           courts of law on behalf of either the defense or
 4007 4054 advertise v 1: call attention to; "Please don't advertise the fact
           that he has AIDS" [syn: {advertise}, {publicize},
           {advertize},
 4008 4061 performer n 1: an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work
           for an audience [syn: {performer}, {performing artist}]
 4009 4323 nodding adj 1: having branches or flower heads that bend downward;
           "nodding daffodils"; "the pendulous branches of a weeping
 4010 4011 interrupt n 1: a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a
           program so that another procedure can be carried out
 4011 4078 infectious adj 1: caused by infection or capable of causing
           infection; "viruses and other infective agents"; "a
           carrier remains
 4012 4085 dynasty n 1: a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
 4013 4149 diploma n 1: a document certifying the successful completion of a
           course of study [syn: {diploma}, {sheepskin}]
 4014 4136 contingency n 1: a possible event or occurrence or result [syn:
           {eventuality}, {contingency}, {contingence}]
 4015 4272 willingly adv 1: in a willing manner; "I willingly accept" [syn:
           {willingly}, {volitionally}] [ant: {unwillingly}]
 4016 4059 slippery adj 1: causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide;
           "slippery sidewalks"; "a slippery bar of soap"; "the
 4017 4108 shrug n 1: a gesture involving the shoulders v 1: raise one's
           shoulders to indicate indifference or
 4018 4221 relegation n 1: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
           [syn: {delegating}, {delegation}, {relegating},
           {relegation},
 4019 4045 registrar n 1: a person employed to keep a record of the owners of
           stocks and bonds issued by the company
 4020 4247 raining adj 1: falling in drops or as if falling like rain; "watched
           the raining apple blossoms"
 4021 4094 Nicaragua n 1: a republic in Central America; achieved independence
           from Spain in 1821 [syn: {Nicaragua}, {Republic of
           Nicaragua}]
 4022 4512 dictated adj 1: determined or decided upon as by an authority; "date
           and place are already determined"; "the dictated terms of
 4023 4064 countess n 1: female equivalent of a count or earl
 4024 4066 balancing n 1: getting two things to correspond; "the reconciliation
           of his checkbook and the bank statement" [syn:
 4025 4770 twisting adj 1: marked by repeated turns and bends; "a tortuous road
           up the mountain"; "winding roads are full of surprises";
 4026 4379 triple adj 1: having three units or components or elements; "a
           ternary operation"; "a treble row of red beads";
           "overcrowding
 4027 4044 solemn adj 1: dignified and somber in manner or character and
           committed to keeping promises; "a grave God-fearing man";
           "a quiet
 4028 4305 Reformed adj 1: of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity
           arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant
 4029 4156 Creator n 1: terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God [syn:
           {Godhead}, {Lord}, {Creator}, {Maker}, {Divine}, {God
           Almighty},
 4030 4032 corporal adj 1: affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to
           the mind or spirit; "bodily needs"; "a corporal defect";
 4031 4196 conformity n 1: correspondence in form or appearance [syn:
           {conformity}, {conformance}]
 4032 4157 cocoa n 1: a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar;
           usually drunk hot [syn: {cocoa}, {chocolate}, {hot
 4033 4104 Avon n 1: a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire
           and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of
 4034 4182 apprentice n 1: works for an expert to learn a trade [syn:
           {apprentice}, {learner}, {prentice}]
 4035 4076 speciality n 1: an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his
           forte" [syn: {forte}, {strong suit}, {long suit},
           {metier},
 4036 5076 slogan n 1: a favorite saying of a sect or political group [syn:
           {motto}, {slogan}, {catchword}, {shibboleth}]
 4037 4504 SEB n 1: a form of staphylococcal enterotoxin that has been used as
           an incapacitating agent in biological warfare [syn:
 4038 4522 outwards adv 1: toward the outside; "move the needle further
           outward!" [syn: {outward}, {outwards}] [ant: {inward},
           {inwards}]
 4039 6356 icon n 1: (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple
           picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data
           file
 4040 4298 humanities n 1: studies intended to provide general knowledge and
           intellectual skills (rather than occupational or
 4041 4318 cushion n 1: a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses;
           "the old car needed a new set of shocks" [syn: {shock
 4042 4065 authoritarian adj 1: characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute
           rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian
           regime";
 4043 4208 Wheeler n 1: Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976) [syn: {Wheeler}, {Sir
           Mortimer Wheeler}, {Sir Robert Eric Mortimer Wheeler}]
 4044 4107 shrewd adj 1: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart
           businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small
 4045 4201 radiator n 1: any object that radiates energy 2: heater consisting of
           a series of pipes for circulating steam
 4046 4315 pleasantly adv 1: in a cheerful manner; "`I'll do the dishes,' he
           said pleasantly" [syn: {pleasantly}, {cheerily},
           {sunnily}]
 4047 4048 mortar n 1: a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that
           fires shells at high elevations for a short range [syn:
 4048 4095 mortal adj 1: subject to death; "mortal beings" [ant: {immortal}] 2:
           involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death; "the
           seven
 4049 4214 meditation n 1: continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a
           subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse
           nature;
 4050 4184 Mam n 1: a member of a Mayan people of southwestern Guatemala 2: a
           Mayan language spoken by the Mam
 4051 4232 infusion n 1: a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance
           (usually in water) [syn: {infusion}, {extract}]
 4052 4258 friction n 1: a state of conflict between persons [syn: {clash},
           {friction}]
 4053 4073 avoidance n 1: deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing
           from happening [syn: {avoidance}, {turning away},
           {shunning},
 4054 4139 alternate adj 1: every second one of a series; "the cleaning lady
           comes on alternate Wednesdays"; "jam every other day"- the
           White
 4055 4872 Ti n 1: a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic
           element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane
 4056 4141 Sudan n 1: a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved
           independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956
 4057 4160 sturdy adj 1: having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or
           hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud
 4058 4220 shaky adj 1: inclined to shake as from weakness or defect; "a rickety
           table"; "a wobbly chair with shaky legs"; "the ladder
 4059 4153 scholarly adj 1: characteristic of scholars or scholarship;
           "scholarly pursuits"; "a scholarly treatise"; "a scholarly
           attitude"
 4060 4070 postwar adj 1: belonging to the period after a war; "postwar
           resettlement"; "postwar inflation" [ant: {prewar}]
 4061 4083 pipeline n 1: gossip spread by spoken communication; "the news of
           their affair was spread by word of mouth" [syn:
           {grapevine},
 4062 4614 Newman n 1: United States film actor (born in 1925) [syn: {Newman},
           {Paul Newman}, {Paul Leonard Newman}]
 4063 4121 Dover n 1: the capital of the state of Delaware [syn: {Dover},
           {capital of Delaware}]
 4064 4114 communicative adj 1: of or relating to communication; "communicative
           arts" 2: able or tending to communicate; "was a
           communicative person
 4065 4125 anyhow adv 1: used to indicate that a statement explains or supports
           a previous statement; "Anyhow, he is dead now"; "I think
 4066 4138 Albania n 1: a republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast
           of the Balkan Peninsula [syn: {Albania}, {Republic of
 4067 4467 unskilled adj 1: not having or showing or requiring special skill or
           proficiency; "unskilled in the art of rhetoric"; "an
 4068 4090 unnecessarily adv 1: in an unnecessary manner; "they were
           unnecessarily rude" [ant: {necessarily}, {needfully}]
 4069 4295 rental adj 1: available to rent or lease; "a rental car" 2: of or
           relating to rent; "rental agreement"; "rental charges"
 4070 4222 posture n 1: the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed
           an attitude of surrender" [syn: {position}, {posture},
 4071 4096 Luce n 1: United States publisher of magazines (1898-1967) [syn:
           {Luce}, {Henry Luce}, {Henry Robinson Luce}]
 4072 4287 goddess n 1: a female deity
 4073 4124 altitude n 1: elevation especially above sea level or above the
           earth's surface; "the altitude gave her a headache" [syn:
 4074 4128 smash adv 1: with a loud crash; "the car went smash through the
           fence" [syn: {smash}, {smashingly}]
 4075 4520 Scotsman n 1: a native or inhabitant of Scotland [syn: {Scot},
           {Scotsman}, {Scotchman}]
 4076 4152 sanction n 1: formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets
           the union's endorsement" [syn: {sanction}, {countenance},
 4077 4145 Locke n 1: English empiricist philosopher who believed that all
           knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
 4078 4233 impersonal adj 1: not relating to or responsive to individual
           persons; "an impersonal corporation"; "an impersonal
           remark" [ant:
 4079 4147 fictional adj 1: related to or involving literary fiction; "clever
           fictional devices"; "a fictional treatment of the train
 4080 4217 diminish v 1: decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of
           homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The
           cabin
 4081 4388 reflux n 1: an abnormal backward flow of body fluids 2: the outward
           flow of the tide [syn: {ebb}, {reflux}]
 4082 4256 proceeding n 1: (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which
           legal judgments are invoked [syn: {proceeding}, {legal
 4083 4143 perfume n 1: a distinctive odor that is pleasant [syn: {aroma},
           {fragrance}, {perfume}, {scent}]
 4084 4098 greeting n 1: (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of
           good will (especially on meeting) [syn: {greeting},
 4085 4101 dread adj 1: causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an
           awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so
 4086 4102 coastline n 1: the outline of a coast
 4087 4088 brakes n 1: a braking device consisting of a combination of
           interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle [syn:
           {brake
 4088 4251 aisle n 1: a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods) 2:
           passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or
 4089 4206 accusing adj 1: containing or expressing accusation; "an accusitive
           forefinger"; "black accusatory looks"; "accusive shoes
 4090 4150 veterinary adj 1: of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary
           medicine n 1: a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
           [syn:
 4091 4211 siemens n 1: a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm
           [syn: {mho}, {siemens}, {reciprocal ohm}, {S}]
 4092 4358 questionable adj 1: subject to question; "questionable motives"; "a
           questionable reputation"; "a fire of questionable origin"
 4093 4110 persistence n 1: the property of a continuous and connected period of
           time [syn: {continuity}, {persistence}]
 4094 4406 menace n 1: something that is a source of danger; "earthquakes are a
           constant threat in Japan" [syn: {menace}, {threat}]
 4095 4112 mattress n 1: a large thick pad filled with resilient material and
           often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part
           of a
 4096 4333 liberalism n 1: a political orientation that favors social progress
           by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
 4097 4243 hurriedly adv 1: in a hurried or hasty manner; "the way they buried
           him so hurriedly was disgraceful"; "hastily, he scanned
           the
 4098 4235 hereditary adj 1: occurring among members of a family usually by
           heredity; "an inherited disease"; "familial traits";
           "genetically
 4099 4164 entertained adj 1: pleasantly occupied; "We are not amused" -Queen
           Victoria [syn: {amused}, {diverted}, {entertained}]
 4100 4134 endangered adj 1: (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of
           extinction; "an endangered species"
 4101 4710 disappearing n 1: the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
           [syn: {disappearance}, {disappearing}] [ant: {appearance}]
 4102 4137 consume v 1: eat immoderately; "Some people can down a pound of meat
           in the course of one meal" [syn: {devour}, {down},
           {consume},
 4103 4122 clarification n 1: an interpretation that removes obstacles to
           understanding; "the professor's clarification helped her
           to understand the
 4104 4488 benny n 1: East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or
           benniseed and sesame oil [syn: {sesame}, {benne}, {benni},
 4105 4168 Alps n 1: a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic
           beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist
 4106 4187 vigour n 1: forceful exertion; "he plays tennis with great energy";
           "he's full of zip" [syn: {energy}, {vigor}, {vigour},
 4107 4118 supervise v 1: watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?"
           [syn: {oversee}, {supervise}, {superintend}, {manage}]
 4108 4219 slavery n 1: the state of being under the control of another person
           [syn: {bondage}, {slavery}, {thrall}, {thralldom},
 4109 4188 satin n 1: a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a
           dull back
 4110 4142 presumption n 1: an assumption that is taken for granted [syn:
           {given}, {presumption}, {precondition}]
 4111 4129 pill n 1: something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or
           size
 4112 4131 nostalgia n 1: longing for something past
 4113 4203 Iceland n 1: an island republic on the island of Iceland; became
           independent of Denmark in 1944 [syn: {Iceland}, {Republic
 4114 4178 commonplace adj 1: completely ordinary and unremarkable; "air travel
           has now become commonplace"; "commonplace everyday
           activities"
 4115 4229 bladder n 1: a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid
           or gas) [syn: {bladder}, {vesica}]
 4116 4169 bait n 1: anything that serves as an enticement [syn: {bait}, {come-
           on}, {hook}, {lure}, {sweetener}]
 4117 4127 typewriter n 1: hand-operated character printer for printing written
           messages one character at a time
 4118 4140 sizeable adj 1: fairly large; "a sizable fortune"; "an ample
           waistline"; "of ample proportions" [syn: {ample},
           {sizable},
 4119 4285 impaired adj 1: diminished in strength, quality, or utility;
           "impaired eyesight" [ant: {unimpaired}]
 4120 4259 forged adj 1: reproduced fraudulently; "like a bad penny..."; "a
           forged twenty dollar bill" [syn: {bad}, {forged}]
 4121 4310 differentiate v 1: mark as different; "We distinguish several kinds
           of maple" [syn: {distinguish}, {separate},
           {differentiate}, {secern},
 4122 4713 coordination n 1: the skillful and effective interaction of movements
           [ant: {incoordination}]
 4123 4228 cf adv 1: compare (used in texts to point the reader to another
           location in the text) [syn: {cf.}, {cf}]
 4124 4313 bewildered adj 1: perplexed by many conflicting situations or
           statements; filled with bewilderment; "obviously bemused
           by his
 4125 4384 Bach n 1: German baroque organist and contrapuntist; composed mostly
           keyboard music; one of the greatest creators of western
 4126 4246 upbringing n 1: properties acquired during a person's formative years
           2: helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the
 4127 4395 telescope n 1: a magnifier of images of distant objects [syn:
           {telescope}, {scope}]
 4128 4283 sensational adj 1: causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
           [ant: {unsensational}]
 4129 4369 packaging n 1: the business of packing; "his business is packaging
           for transport"
 4130 5447 ore n 1: a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be
           mined
 4131 4144 mustard n 1: any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
           2: pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard
           seeds
 4132 4268 hockey n 1: a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open
           field; two opposing teams use curved sticks try to drive a
 4133 4279 fielding n 1: (baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
           2: English novelist and dramatist (1707-1754) [syn:
           {Fielding},
 4134 4155 excavation n 1: the act of digging; "there's an interesting
           excavation going on near Princeton" [syn: {excavation},
           {digging},
 4135 4464 Disney n 1: United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons
           and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald
 4136 4177 clutch n 1: the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm";
           "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm
           hold on
 4137 4302 Caesar n 1: conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC) [syn:
           {Caesar}, {Julius Caesar}, {Gaius Julius Caesar}]
 4138 4197 bubble n 1: a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide) 2:
           a speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that
 4139 4179 baseline n 1: an imaginary line or standard by which things are
           measured or compared; "the established a baseline for the
           budget"
 4140 4330 stiffly adv 1: in a stiff manner; "his hands lay stiffly" [syn:
           {stiffly}, {stiff}]
 4141 4480 slab n 1: block consisting of a thick piece of something
 4142 4284 presenter n 1: someone who presents a message of some sort (as a
           petition or an address or a check or a memorial etc.)
 4143 4370 powerless adj 1: lacking power [ant: {powerful}]
 4144 4241 mast n 1: a vertical spar for supporting sails 2: nuts of forest
           trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on
 4145 4359 leukaemia n 1: malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues;
           characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one
           of the four
 4146 4226 lavish adj 1: very generous; "distributed gifts with a lavish hand";
           "the critics were lavish in their praise"; "a munificent
 4147 4204 edit v 1: prepare for publication or presentation by correcting,
           revising, or adapting; "Edit a book on lexical semantics";
 4148 4450 discourage v 1: try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should
           discourage this practice among our youth" [syn: {deter},
           {discourage}]
 4149 4438 darkened adj 1: (of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time;
           "the darkened margins of the paper"
 4150 4291 unwelcome adj 1: not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with
           pleasure; "unwelcome publicity"; "unwelcome
 4151 4468 thrill n 1: the swift release of a store of affective force; "they
           got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a
           quick
 4152 4502 sliced adj 1: prepared by cutting; "sliced tomatoes"; "sliced ham";
           "chopped clams"; "chopped meat"; "shredded cabbage" [syn:
 4153 4273 shaping adj 1: forming or capable of forming or molding or
           fashioning; "a formative influence"; "a formative
           experience" [syn:
 4154 4240 optimum adj 1: most desirable possible under a restriction expressed
           or implied; "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal
 4155 4174 Edwardian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of the era of
           Edward VII in England; "Edwardian furniture"
 4156 4303 Croatian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Croatia or its
           people or language; "Croatian villages"
 4157 4167 compounded adj 1: combined into or constituting a chemical compound
 4158 5455 warrior n 1: someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
 4159 4685 unite v 1: act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
           [syn: {unite}, {unify}] [ant: {carve up}, {dissever},
           {divide},
 4160 4189 scare n 1: sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events;
           "panic in the stock market"; "a war scare"; "a bomb scare
 4161 4573 openness n 1: without obstructions to passage or view; "the openness
           of the prairies"
 4162 5147 inaccurate adj 1: not exact; "an inaccurate translation"; "the
           thermometer is inaccurate" [ant: {accurate}]
 4163 4165 Franklin n 1: United States historian noted for studies of Black
           American history (born in 1915) [syn: {Franklin}, {John
           Hope
 4164 4376 flee v 1: run away quickly; "He threw down his gun and fled" [syn:
           {flee}, {fly}, {take flight}]
 4165 4393 emancipation n 1: freeing someone from the control of another;
           especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control
           over a minor
 4166 4288 condemn v 1: express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in
           South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated" [syn:
 4167 4205 chronicle n 1: a record or narrative description of past events; "a
           history of France"; "he gave an inaccurate account of the
 4168 4427 brushing n 1: the act of brushing your teeth; "the dentist
           recommended two brushes a day" [syn: {brush}, {brushing}]
 4169 4180 brittle adj 1: having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or
           fractured or snapped; "brittle bones"; "glass is
 4170 4198 vitality n 1: an energetic style [syn: {vitality}, {verve}] 2: a
           healthy capacity for vigorous activity; "jogging works off
 4171 4632 unanimous adj 1: in complete agreement; "a unanimous decision" [syn:
           {consentaneous}, {consentient}, {unanimous}]
 4172 4489 traumatic adj 1: of or relating to a physical injury or wound to the
           body 2: psychologically painful;"few experiences are more
           traumatic
 4173 4224 MacGregor n 1: Scottish clan leader and outlaw who was the subject of
           a 1817 novel by Sir Walter Scott (1671-1734) [syn:
 4174 4348 exhaust n 1: gases ejected from an engine as waste products [syn:
           {exhaust}, {exhaust fumes}, {fumes}]
 4175 4176 disposed adj 1: having made preparations; "prepared to take risks"
           [syn: {disposed(p)}, {fain}, {inclined(p)}, {prepared}]
 4176 4410 deposition n 1: the natural process of laying down a deposit of
           something [syn: {deposition}, {deposit}]
 4177 4270 cultivated adj 1: (of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by
           plowing or fertilizing; "cultivated land" [ant:
           {uncultivated}]
 4178 4326 clenched adj 1: closed or squeezed together tightly; "a clenched
           fist"; "his clenched (or clinched) teeth" [syn:
           {clenched},
 4179 4252 boxer n 1: someone who fights with his fists for sport [syn: {boxer},
           {pugilist}]
 4180 4181 Beethoven n 1: German composer of instrumental music (especially
           symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after
           he lost his
 4181 4237 batty adj 1: informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used
           to drive my husband balmy" [syn: {balmy}, {barmy},
 4182 4452 barred adj 1: preventing entry or exit or a course of action; "a
           barricaded street"; "barred doors"; "the blockaded
 4183 4213 oppressive adj 1: weighing heavily on the senses or spirit; "the
           atmosphere was oppressive"; "oppressive sorrows"
 4184 4191 nan n 1: your grandmother 2: the mother of your father or mother
           [syn: {grandma},
 4185 4269 degradation n 1: changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
           [syn: {degradation}, {debasement}]
 4186 4457 visibility n 1: quality or fact or degree of being visible;
           perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye; "low
           visibility caused by
 4187 4253 uncovered adj 1: not covered with clothing; "her exposed breast"
           [syn: {exposed}, {uncovered}]
 4188 4321 stripes n 1: V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and
           service; "they earned their stripes in Kuwait" [syn:
           {chevron},
 4189 4190 stern adj 1: of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in
           aspect; "an austere expression"; "a stern face" [syn:
 4190 4282 starvation n 1: a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of
           essential nutrients over a prolonged period [syn:
           {starvation},
 4191 4316 NEC n 1: an acute inflammatory disease occurring in the intestines of
           premature infants; necrosis of intestinal tissue may
 4192 4625 indispensable adj 1: not to be dispensed with; essential; "foods
           indispensable to good nutrition" [ant: {dispensable}]
 4193 4471 guts n 1: fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to
           try it" [syn: {backbone}, {grit}, {guts}, {moxie}, {sand},
 4194 4301 endorse v 1: be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party";
           "I backed Kennedy in 1960" [syn: {back}, {endorse},
           {indorse},
 4195 4400 Caribbean n 1: an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South
           America; the origin of the Gulf stream [syn: {Caribbean},
 4196 4245 cane n 1: a stick that people can lean on to help them walk 2: a
           strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds,
 4197 4271 assay n 1: an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay
           of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under
 4198 4199 viability n 1: (of living things) capable of normal growth and
           development 2: capable of being done in a practical and
           useful way
 4199 4853 Ukrainian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Ukraine or
           its people or culture
 4200 4353 thereof adv 1: of or concerning this or that; "a problem and the
           solution thereof"
 4201 4265 relish n 1: vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment [syn: {gusto},
           {relish}, {zest}, {zestfulness}]
 4202 4223 microcomputer n 1: a small digital computer based on a microprocessor
           and designed to be used by one person at a time [syn:
           {personal
 4203 4742 inflammation n 1: a response of body tissues to injury or irritation;
           characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
 4204 4300 ecstasy n 1: a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion;
           "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles
 4205 4311 chop n 1: the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind
           blowing in a direction opposite to the tide); "the boat
 4206 4341 blouse n 1: a top worn by women
 4207 4340 aa n 1: a dry form of lava resembling clinkers 2: an international
           organization that provides a support group
 4208 4352 widening n 1: an increase in width [syn: {widening}, {broadening}]
           [ant: {narrowing}]
 4209 4815 warmer n 1: device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
           [syn: {heater}, {warmer}]
 4210 4239 unduly adv 1: to an undue degree; "she was unduly pessimistic about
           her future"
 4211 4254 slam n 1: winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge [syn:
           {slam}, {sweep}]
 4212 4954 relaxing adj 1: affording physical or mental rest; "she spent a
           restful night at home" [syn: {restful}, {reposeful},
           {relaxing}]
 4213 4396 plaque n 1: (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body
           2: a memorial made of brass [syn: {brass}, {memorial
           tablet},
 4214 4332 maximise v 1: make the most of; "He maximized his role" [syn:
           {maximize}, {maximise}]
 4215 4391 harness n 1: a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for
           holding something to the body (especially one supporting a
 4216 4694 feasibility n 1: the quality of being doable [syn: {feasibility},
           {feasibleness}] [ant: {infeasibility}, {unfeasibility}]
 4217 4336 daring adj 1: disposed to venture or take risks; "audacious visions
           of the total conquest of space"; "an audacious
 4218 4401 convertible adj 1: capable of being exchanged for or replaced by
           something of equal value; "convertible securities" [syn:
 4219 4230 stout adj 1: dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a
           stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts" [syn:
 4220 4294 skilful adj 1: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;
           "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert
 4221 4231 repetitive adj 1: repetitive and persistent; "the bluejay's insistent
           cry" [syn: {insistent}, {repetitive}]
 4222 4296 pants n 1: underpants worn by women; "she was afraid that her
           bloomers might have been showing" [syn: {bloomers},
           {pants},
 4223 4266 nutrition n 1: (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or
           being nourished; the processes by which an organism
           assimilates
 4224 4371 methodological adj 1: relating to the methodology of some discipline;
           "methodological errors"
 4225 4505 maze n 1: complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to
           get lost [syn: {maze}, {labyrinth}]
 4226 4306 legion adj 1: amounting to a large indefinite number; "numerous
           times"; "the family was numerous"; "Palomar's fans are
           legion"
 4227 4236 conceive v 1: have the idea for; "He conceived of a robot that would
           help paralyzed patients"; "This library was well
           conceived"
 4228 4261 con adv 1: in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.; "much was
           written pro and con" [ant: {pro}]
 4229 4714 bidding n 1: an authoritative direction or instruction to do
           something [syn: {command}, {bid}, {bidding}, {dictation}]
 4230 4458 simulation n 1: the act of imitating the behavior of some situation
           or some process by means of something suitably analogous
 4231 4357 regent adj 1: acting or functioning as a regent or ruler; "prince-
           regent"
 4232 4277 intuitive adj 1: spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural
           tendency; "an intuitive revulsion"
 4233 4242 interact v 1: act together or towards others or with others; "He
           should interact more with his colleagues"
 4234 4373 Hertfordshire n 1: a county in southern England
 4235 4244 GCSE n 1: the basic level of a subject taken in school [syn: {General
           Certificate of Secondary Education}, {GCSE}, {O level}]
 4236 4290 clocks n 1: European weed naturalized in southwestern United States
           and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small
           fernlike
 4237 4385 abstraction n 1: a concept or idea not associated with any specific
           instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in
 4238 6386 viewer n 1: a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as
           an exhibition of some kind); "the spectators applauded the
 4239 4803 Venus n 1: the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in
           that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite
 4240 4536 perimeter n 1: the boundary line or the area immediately inside the
           boundary [syn: {margin}, {border}, {perimeter}]
 4241 4482 mint adj 1: as if new; "in mint condition" n 1: (often followed by
           `of') a large number or amount or
 4242 4346 ingenious adj 1: showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget";
           "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an
           ingenious
 4243 4324 horrific adj 1: grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing
           horror; "subjected to outrageous cruelty"; "a hideous
           pattern of
 4244 4286 generously adv 1: in a generous manner; "he gave liberally to several
           charities" [syn: {liberally}, {munificently},
 4245 4365 cohesion n 1: the state of cohering or sticking together [syn:
           {coherence}, {coherency}, {cohesion}, {cohesiveness}]
           [ant:
 4246 4428 vibration n 1: the act of vibrating [syn: {vibration}, {quiver},
           {quivering}]
 4247 5591 rainforest n 1: a forest with heavy annual rainfall [syn: {rain
           forest}, {rainforest}]
 4248 4564 Polo n 1: Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and
           served Kublai Khan (1254-1324) [syn: {Polo}, {Marco Polo}]
 4249 5384 lava n 1: rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from
           volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the
 4250 5279 glazed adj 1: (used of eyes) lacking liveliness; "empty eyes"; "a
           glassy stare"; "his eyes were glazed over with boredom"
 4251 4426 analogue adj 1: of a circuit or device having an output that is
           proportional to the input; "analogue device"; "linear
 4252 4475 adventurous adj 1: willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring
           enterprises; "adventurous pioneers"; "the risks and gains
 4253 4585 utmost adj 1: of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity;
           "extreme cold"; "extreme caution"; "extreme pleasure";
 4254 4264 seeming adj 1: appearing as such but not necessarily so; "for all his
           apparent wealth he had no money to pay the rent"; "the
 4255 4509 rebuild v 1: build again; "The house was rebuild after it was hit by
           a bomb" [syn: {rebuild}, {reconstruct}]
 4256 4417 pitched adj 1: (of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used
           as a combining form; "high-pitched"
 4257 4275 pilgrimage n 1: a journey to a sacred place [syn: {pilgrimage},
           {pilgrim's journey}]
 4258 4383 faecal adj 1: of or relating to feces; "fecal matter" [syn: {faecal},
           {fecal}]
 4259 4392 enthusiastically adv 1: with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner;
           "they discussed the question enthusiastically" [ant:
 4260 4810 elevation n 1: the event of something being raised upward; "an
           elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"; "a raising
           of the
 4261 4514 cot n 1: a sheath worn to protect a finger [syn: {fingerstall},
           {cot}]
 4262 4473 bloc n 1: a group of countries in special alliance [syn: {bloc},
           {axis}]
 4263 5380 tighten v 1: make tight or tighter; "Tighten the wire" [syn:
           {tighten}, {fasten}]
 4264 4343 spontaneously adv 1: in a spontaneous manner; "this shift occurs
           spontaneously"
 4265 4446 retiring adj 1: not arrogant or presuming; "unassuming to a fault,
           skeptical about the value of his work"; "a shy retiring
 4266 4432 nitrate n 1: any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a
           salt or ester of nitric acid)
 4267 4577 ion n 1: a particle that is electrically charged (positive or
           negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or
 4268 4278 hooked adj 1: curved down like an eagle's beak [syn: {aquiline},
           {hooked}]
 4269 4325 dwarf n 1: a person who is markedly small [syn: {dwarf}, {midget},
           {nanus}]
 4270 4580 contested adj 1: disputed or made the object of contention or
           competition; "a contested election" [ant: {uncontested}]
 4271 4304 bulb n 1: a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular
           underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
 4272 4542 workload n 1: work that a person is expected to do in a specified
           time [syn: {workload}, {work load}]
 4273 4367 sampling n 1: (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for
           study 2: items selected at random from a population and
           used to test
 4274 4429 rig n 1: gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular
           enterprise
 4275 4622 pathway n 1: a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path
           through the brain [syn: {nerve pathway}, {tract}, {nerve
 4276 4470 Massachusetts n 1: a state in New England; one of the original 13
           colonies [syn: {Massachusetts}, {Bay State}, {Old Colony},
           {MA}]
 4277 4483 indulge v 1: give free rein to; "The writer indulged in metaphorical
           language"
 4278 4299 Hawkins n 1: English privateer involved in the slave trade; later
           helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish
           Armada
 4279 4496 foil n 1: a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal; "the photographic
           film was wrapped in foil"
 4280 4425 curly adj 1: (of hair) having curls or waves; "they envied her
           naturally curly hair" [ant: {straight}]
 4281 4292 tidal adj 1: of or relating to or caused by tides; "tidal wave"
 4282 4443 spur n 1: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something;
           "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" [syn: {goad},
 4283 4293 sensibly adv 1: with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent
           manner; "he acted sensibly in the crisis"; "speak more
           sanely
 4284 4314 poisonous adj 1: having the qualities or effects of a poison [syn:
           {poisonous}, {toxicant}]
 4285 4463 impatience n 1: a lack of patience; irritation with anything that
           causes delay [syn: {restlessness}, {impatience}]
 4286 4360 Howe n 1: United States editor (1920-1993) [syn: {Howe}, {Irving
           Howe}]
 4287 4374 handbook n 1: a concise reference book providing specific information
           about a subject or location [syn: {handbook},
 4288 4289 credible adj 1: capable of being believed; "completely credible
           testimony"; "credible information" [syn: {credible},
 4289 4527 condemnation n 1: an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as
           wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising
           condemnation of
 4290 4902 conclusive adj 1: forming an end or termination; especially putting
           an end to doubt or question; "conclusive proof"; "the
           evidence
 4291 4442 unbeaten adj 1: not conquered [syn: {unbeaten}, {unconquered},
           {unvanquished}]
 4292 4655 triangular adj 1: having three angles; forming or shaped like a
           triangle; "a triangular figure"; "a triangular pyrimid has
           a
 4293 4354 subsistence n 1: minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting;
           "social security provided only a bare subsistence"
 4294 4380 sailor n 1: any member of a ship's crew [syn: {sailor}, {crewman}] 2:
           a serviceman in the navy [syn: {bluejacket}, {navy man},
 4295 4356 restrained adj 1: cool and formal in manner [syn: {restrained},
           {reticent}, {unemotional}]
 4296 4431 pretence n 1: a false or unsupportable quality [syn: {pretension},
           {pretense}, {pretence}]
 4297 4806 marching n 1: the act of marching; walking with regular steps
           (especially in a procession of some kind); "it was a long
           march"; "we
 4298 4448 homage n 1: respectful deference; "pay court to the emperor" [syn:
           {court}, {homage}]
 4299 4821 hallway n 1: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open;
           "the elevators were at the end of the hall" [syn:
           {hallway},
 4300 4422 fortress n 1: a fortified defensive structure [syn: {fortress},
           {fort}]
 4301 4349 favourably adv 1: showing approval; "he reviewed the play favorably"
           [syn: {favorably}, {favourably}] [ant: {unfavorably},
 4302 4337 crush n 1: leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated [syn:
           {crushed leather}, {crush}]
 4303 4312 cheaply adv 1: in a stingy manner; "their rich uncle treated them
           rather chintzily" [syn: {stingily}, {cheaply},
           {chintzily}]
 4304 4350 attained adj 1: achieved or reached; "the actual attained achievement
           test score"
 4305 4368 rotor n 1: the rotating armature of a motor or generator [syn:
           {rotor}, {rotor coil}] [ant: {stator}, {stator coil}]
 4306 5207 ludicrous adj 1: broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce;
           "the wild farcical exuberance of a clown"; "ludicrous
           green
 4307 4317 hen n 1: adult female chicken [syn: {hen}, {biddy}] 2: adult female
           bird
 4308 4334 groove n 1: a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process
           (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a
           phonograph
 4309 4420 graceful adj 1: characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or
           execution [ant: {awkward}]
 4310 4377 directing adj 1: showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing
           direction on; "felt his mother's directing arm around
 4311 4319 compatibility n 1: a feeling of sympathetic understanding 2:
           capability of existing or performing in harmonious or
 4312 4339 cleaners n 1: shop where dry cleaning is done [syn: {cleaners}, {dry
           cleaners}]
 4313 4672 Aquitaine n 1: a region of southwestern France between Bordeaux and
           the Pyrenees [syn: {Aquitaine}, {Aquitania}]
 4314 4390 phosphate n 1: a salt of phosphoric acid [syn: {phosphate},
           {orthophosphate}, {inorganic phosphate}]
 4315 4322 papa n 1: an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby
           talk [syn: {dad}, {dada}, {daddy}, {pa}, {papa}, {pappa},
 4316 4637 nun n 1: a woman religious 2: a buoy resembling a cone [syn: {conical
           buoy}, {nun}, {nun
 4317 4555 HQ n 1: the military installation from which a commander performs the
           functions of command; "the general's headquarters were
 4318 4539 congestion n 1: excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a
           body part
 4319 4327 chromosome n 1: a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that
           carries the genes in a linear order; "humans have 22
           chromosome
 4320 4351 Worcestershire n 1: a savory sauce of vinegar and soy sauce and
           spices [syn: {Worcester sauce}, {Worcestershire},
           {Worcestershire
 4321 4444 skiing n 1: a sport in which participants must travel on skis
 4322 4636 paradoxically adv 1: in a paradoxical manner; "paradoxically, ice
           ages seem to occur when the sun gets hotter"
 4323 4623 mundane adj 1: found in the ordinary course of events; "a placid
           everyday scene"; "it was a routine day"; "there's nothing
 4324 4375 geared adj 1: equipped with or connected by gears or having gears
           engaged [ant: {ungeared}]
 4325 4891 disregard n 1: lack of attention and due care [syn: {disregard},
           {neglect}]
 4326 4338 commence v 1: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action;
           "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?"; "Get
           working as
 4327 4378 chaotic adj 1: lacking a visible order or organization [syn:
           {chaotic}, {helter-skelter}]
 4328 4802 wry adj 1: humorously sarcastic or mocking; "dry humor"; "an ironic
           remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"; "an
 4329 4784 windy adj 1: abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes; "blowy
           weather"; "a windy bluff" [syn: {blowy}, {breezy},
 4330 4355 sleepy adj 1: ready to fall asleep; "beginning to feel sleepy"; "a
           sleepy-eyed child with drooping eyelids"; "sleepyheaded
 4331 4447 Plough n 1: a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa
           Major [syn: {Big Dipper}, {Dipper}, {Plough}, {Charles's
 4332 4407 militia n 1: civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the
           regular army [syn: {militia}, {reserves}]
 4333 4537 lifeboat n 1: a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a
           sinking ship
 4334 4361 humorous adj 1: full of or characterized by humor; "humorous
           stories"; "humorous cartoons"; "in a humorous vein" [syn:
 4335 4486 en n 1: half the width of an em [syn: {en}, {nut}]
 4336 4498 depicted adj 1: represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
           [syn: {depicted}, {pictured}, {portrayed}]
 4337 4411 crisp adj 1: (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp
           photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the
 4338 4394 Cornish adj 1: of or related to Cornwall or its people or the Cornish
           language
 4339 4363 cigar n 1: a roll of tobacco for smoking
 4340 4366 ant n 1: social insect living in organized colonies;
           characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings
 4341 4342 angular adj 1: measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an
           angle; "angular momentum"
 4342 4769 accusation n 1: a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a
           person; the act of imputing blame or guilt [syn:
           {accusation},
 4343 4587 Skinner n 1: United States actor (1858-1942) [syn: {Skinner}, {Otis
           Skinner}]
 4344 5594 Norwegian adj 1: of or relating to Norway or its people or culture or
           language; "Norwegian herring" [syn: {Norwegian}, {Norse}]
 4345 4546 liquidation n 1: termination of a business operation by using its
           assets to discharge its liabilities [syn: {liquidation},
 4346 4372 juvenile adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate
           for children or young people; "juvenile diabetes";
           "juvenile
 4347 4436 fruitful adj 1: productive or conducive to producing in abundance;
           "be fruitful and multiply" [ant: {unfruitful}]
 4348 4409 feeble adj 1: pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness; "a
           feeble excuse"; "a lame argument" [syn: {feeble}, {lame}]
 4349 5054 ethos n 1: (anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an
           era; "the Greek ethos"
 4350 4403 attain v 1: to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite
           setbacks" [syn: {achieve}, {accomplish}, {attain},
           {reach}]
 4351 4530 wrecked adj 1: destroyed in an accident; "a wrecked ship"; "a highway
           full of wrecked cars"
 4352 4405 Waterloo n 1: a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met
           his final defeat
 4353 4479 Thornton n 1: American architect (1759-1828) [syn: {Thornton},
           {William Thornton}]
 4354 4898 scissors n 1: an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades [syn:
           {scissors}, {pair of scissors}]
 4355 4490 salesman n 1: a man salesperson
 4356 4381 rusty adj 1: covered with or consisting of rust; "a rusty machine";
           "rusty deposits"
 4357 4414 riverside n 1: the bank of a river [syn: {riverbank}, {riverside}] 2:
           a city in southern California
 4358 4657 reassuring adj 1: restoring confidence and relieving anxiety; "a very
           reassuring remark" [ant: {unreassuring}, {worrisome}]
 4359 5419 kirk n 1: a Scottish church
 4360 4421 hideous adj 1: grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing
           horror; "subjected to outrageous cruelty"; "a hideous
           pattern of
 4361 4752 helplessly adv 1: in a helpless manner; "the crowd watched him
           helplessly" [syn: {helplessly}, {impotently}, {unable to
           help}]
 4362 4549 epidemic adj 1: (especially of medicine) of disease or anything
           resembling a disease; attacking or affecting many
 4363 4364 curator n 1: the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
           [syn: {curator}, {conservator}]
 4364 4413 Cuban adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the
           people of Cuba; "Cuban rum"
 4365 4513 ceremonial adj 1: marked by pomp or ceremony or formality; "a
           ceremonial occasion"; "ceremonial garb"
 4366 5099 Ag n 1: a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the
           highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal;
 4367 4469 stroll n 1: a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) [syn:
           {amble}, {promenade}, {saunter}, {stroll},
           {perambulation}]
 4368 4389 relocation n 1: the transportation of people (as a family or colony)
           to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind)
           [syn:
 4369 4492 parlour n 1: reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be
           received [syn: {parlor}, {parlour}]
 4370 4416 objectivity n 1: judgment based on observable phenomena and
           uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices [syn:
           {objectivity},
 4371 4433 marginally adv 1: in a marginal manner; "marginally interesting"
 4372 4382 impending adj 1: close in time; about to occur; "retribution is at
           hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close
           at
 4373 4397 hysterical adj 1: characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic
           hysteria; "during hysterical conditions various functions
           of the
 4374 4398 Hindu adj 1: of or relating to or supporting Hinduism; "the Hindu
           faith" [syn: {Hindu}, {Hindi}, {Hindoo}]
 4375 4641 garrison n 1: a fortified military post where troops are stationed
           [syn: {garrison}, {fort}]
 4376 4487 fade n 1: a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed
           golfer; "he took lessons to cure his slicing" [syn:
 4377 4449 delete v 1: remove or make invisible; "Please delete my name from
           your list" [syn: {delete}, {cancel}]
 4378 4627 carpenter n 1: a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects v 1:
           work as a carpenter
 4379 4453 Toronto n 1: the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and
           the largest city in Canada)
 4380 4703 Sullivan n 1: United States architect known for his steel framed
           skyscrapers and for coining the phrase `form follows
 4381 4445 Rostov n 1: a seaport on the Don River near the Sea of Azov in the
           European part of Russia [syn: {Rostov}, {Rostov on Don},
 4382 4455 intensified adj 1: made more intense; "the intensified scrutiny of
           the candidate's background"
 4383 4423 fancied adj 1: formed or conceived by the imagination; "a fabricated
           excuse for his absence"; "a fancied wrong"; "a fictional
 4384 4402 blah n 1: pompous or pretentious talk or writing [syn: {bombast},
           {fustian}, {rant}, {claptrap}, {blah}]
 4385 4465 anatomy n 1: the branch of morphology that deals with the structure
           of animals [syn: {anatomy}, {general anatomy}]
 4386 4560 allocate v 1: distribute according to a plan or set apart for a
           special purpose; "I am allocating a loaf of bread to
           everyone on a
 4387 4415 retrieve v 1: get or find back; recover the use of; "She regained
           control of herself"; "She found her voice and replied
           quickly"
 4388 4534 replay n 1: something (especially a game) that is played again [syn:
           {replay}, {rematch}]
 4389 4732 recourse n 1: act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the
           courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort"
           [syn:
 4390 4598 piss n 1: liquid excretory product; "there was blood in his urine";
           "the child had to make water" [syn: {urine}, {piss},
           {pee},
 4391 4435 haunted adj 1: having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with
           something; "became more and more haunted by the stupid
 4392 4494 frighten v 1: cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the
           building frightens me"; "Ghosts could never affright her"
           [syn:
 4393 4399 founding n 1: the act of starting something for the first time;
           introducing something new; "she looked forward to her
 4394 4412 climatic adj 1: of or relating to a climate; "climatic changes" [syn:
           {climatic}, {climatical}]
 4395 4771 Teresa n 1: Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church
           (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia);
 4396 4944 petroleum n 1: a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons [syn:
           {petroleum}, {crude oil}, {crude}, {rock oil}, {fossil
 4397 4596 hostel n 1: a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers [syn:
           {hostel}, {hostelry}, {inn}, {lodge}, {auberge}]
 4398 4660 graduated adj 1: marked with or divided into degrees; "a calibrated
           thermometer" [syn: {calibrated}, {graduated}]
 4399 4525 filming n 1: the act of making a film [syn: {filming},
           {cinematography}, {motion-picture photography}]
 4400 4609 cubic adj 1: having three dimensions [syn: {cubic}, {three-
           dimensional}] [ant: {linear}, {one-dimensional},
 4401 4662 Columbia n 1: a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada
           and flows southward across Washington to form the border
 4402 4474 arthritis n 1: inflammation of a joint or joints
 4403 4451 airborne adj 1: moved or conveyed by or through air
 4404 6534 weaving n 1: creating fabric
 4405 4654 Wade n 1: English tennis player who won many women's singles titles
           (born in 1945) [syn: {Wade}, {Virginia Wade}]
 4406 4523 monastic adj 1: of communal life sequestered from the world under
           religious vows [syn: {cloistered}, {cloistral},
 4407 4551 manifestation n 1: a clear appearance; "a manifestation of great
           emotion" 2: a manifest indication of the existence or
           presence or nature
 4408 5011 lastly adv 1: the item at the end; "last, I'll discuss family values"
           [syn: {last}, {lastly}, {in conclusion}, {finally}]
 4409 4597 engaging adj 1: attracting or delighting; "an engaging frankness"; "a
           piquant face with large appealing eyes" [syn: {engaging},
 4410 4439 devolution n 1: the process of declining from a higher to a lower
           level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
           [syn:
 4411 4440 cuisine n 1: the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so
           prepared [syn: {cuisine}, {culinary art}]
 4412 4619 clan n 1: group of people related by blood or marriage [syn: {kin},
           {kin group}, {kinship group}, {kindred}, {clan}, {tribe}]
 4413 4424 citation n 1: an official award (as for bravery or service) usually
           given as formal public statement [syn: {citation},
 4414 4635 robe n 1: any loose flowing garment 2: outerwear consisting of a long
           flowing garment used for
 4415 4646 refreshing adj 1: imparting vitality and energy; "the bracing
           mountain air" [syn: {bracing}, {brisk}, {fresh},
           {refreshing},
 4416 4460 powerfully adv 1: in a powerful manner; "the federal government
           replaced the powerfully pro-settler Sir Godfrey Huggins
           with the
 4417 4430 Percy n 1: United States writer whose novels explored human
           alienation (1916-1990) [syn: {Percy}, {Walker Percy}]
 4418 5755 loo n 1: a toilet in Britain [syn: {water closet}, {closet}, {W.C.},
           {loo}]
 4419 4744 heavyweight n 1: an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds
           2: a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds
 4420 5239 gracious adj 1: characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of
           spirit; "gracious even to unexpected visitors"; "gracious
 4421 4434 gale n 1: a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort
           scale
 4422 4437 feather n 1: the light horny waterproof structure forming the
           external covering of birds [syn: {feather}, {plume},
           {plumage}]
 4423 4691 evacuation n 1: the act of removing the contents of something [syn:
           {emptying}, {voidance}, {evacuation}]
 4424 4799 coral adj 1: of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color n 1: a variable
           color averaging a deep pink
 4425 4725 cookery n 1: the act of preparing something (as food) by the
           application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people
           are needed
 4426 4441 Burke n 1: British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the
           cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and
 4427 4528 blasted adj 1: expletives used informally as intensifiers; "he's a
           blasted idiot"; "it's a blamed shame"; "a blame cold
 4428 5363 unequal adj 1: poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or
           measure [ant: {equal}]
 4429 4980 rag n 1: a small piece of cloth or paper [syn: {rag}, {shred}, {tag},
           {tag end}, {tatter}]
 4430 4535 psychic adj 1: affecting or influenced by the human mind; "psychic
           energy"; "psychic trauma" [syn: {psychic}, {psychical}]
 4431 4461 pastoral adj 1: of or relating to a pastor; "pastoral work"; "a
           pastoral letter"
 4432 4591 nutritional adj 1: of or relating to or providing nutrition;
           "nutritional information" [syn: {nutritional},
           {nutritionary}]
 4433 4553 niche n 1: a position particularly well suited to the person who
           occupies it; "he found his niche in the academic world"
 4434 4472 hopelessly adv 1: in a hopeless manner; "the papers were hopelessly
           jumbled"; "he is hopelessly romantic"
 4435 4508 geometry n 1: the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and
           surfaces
 4436 4692 extinct adj 1: no longer in existence; lost or especially having died
           out leaving no living representatives; "an extinct
 4437 4557 earthquake n 1: shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth
           resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of
           from
 4438 4670 dwelling n 1: housing that someone is living in; "he built a modest
           dwelling near the pond"; "they raise money to provide
           homes
 4439 4526 dumping n 1: selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in
           the domestic market
 4440 4567 chestnut adj 1: (of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish
           brown color; "a chestnut horse"; "chestnut hair"
 4441 4500 athletic adj 1: relating to or befitting athletics or athletes;
           "athletic facilities"
 4442 4561 usefully adv 1: in a useful manner; "extra money could be usefully
           spent on this project" [ant: {uselessly}]
 4443 4519 supremacy n 1: power to dominate or defeat; "mastery of the seas"
           [syn: {domination}, {mastery}, {supremacy}]
 4444 4459 stain n 1: a soiled or discolored appearance; "the wine left a dark
           stain" [syn: {stain}, {discoloration}, {discolouration}]
 4445 4481 rectal adj 1: of or involving the rectum; "rectal cancer"
 4446 4706 reciprocal adj 1: concerning each of two or more persons or things;
           especially given or done in return; "reciprocal aid";
 4447 4510 pneumonia n 1: respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of
           the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with
           congestion
 4448 4556 gamble n 1: money that is risked for possible monetary gain 2: a
           risky act or venture
 4449 4497 digest n 1: a periodical that summarizes the news 2: something that
           is compiled (as into a single book or file)
 4450 4643 descend v 1: move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the
           way; "The temperature is going down"; "The barometer is
 4451 4696 arable adj 1: (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively
           [syn: {arable}, {cultivable}, {cultivatable}, {tillable}]
 4452 4466 appropriation n 1: money set aside (as by a legislature) for a
           specific purpose
 4453 4532 tapping n 1: the sound of light blow or knock; "he heard the tapping
           of the man's cane"
 4454 4704 richly adv 1: to an ample degree or in an ample manner; "these voices
           were amply represented"; "we benefited richly" [syn:
 4455 4506 irresponsible adj 1: showing lack of care for consequences; "behaved
           like an irresponsible idiot"; "hasty and irresponsible
           action"
 4456 4985 intrusion n 1: any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an
           invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts" [syn:
 4457 4477 variant adj 1: differing from a norm or standard; "a variant
           spelling" 2: exhibiting variation and change; "letters
           variant in size"
 4458 4759 suburb n 1: a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
           [syn: {suburb}, {suburbia}, {suburban area}]
 4459 4679 splitting adj 1: resembling a sound of violent tearing as of
           something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree; "the
           tree
 4460 4574 prof n 1: someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or
           university [syn: {professor}, {prof}]
 4461 4688 plutonium n 1: a solid silvery grey radioactive transuranic element
           whose atoms can be split when bombarded with neutrons;
           found in
 4462 5291 initiation n 1: a formal entry into an organization or position or
           office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to
           report
 4463 4484 imbalance n 1: a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium; "a
           hormonal imbalance" [syn: {imbalance}, {instability},
           {unbalance}]
 4464 4974 dismal adj 1: causing dejection; "a blue day"; "the dark days of the
           war"; "a week of rainy depressing weather"; "a
 4465 4582 baptism n 1: a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and
           rebirth; "most churches baptize infants but some insist on
 4466 4529 approximate adj 1: not quite exact or correct; "the approximate time
           was 10 o'clock"; "a rough guess"; "a ballpark estimate"
           [syn:
 4467 4834 veil n 1: a garment that covers the head and face [syn: {head
           covering}, {veil}]
 4468 4634 thrive v 1: grow vigorously; "The deer population in this town is
           thriving"; "business is booming" [syn: {boom}, {thrive},
 4469 4491 slap adv 1: directly; "he ran bang into the pole"; "ran slap into
           her" [syn: {bang}, {slap}, {slapdash}, {smack}, {bolt}]
 4470 4856 missionary adj 1: relating to or connected to a religious mission
           [syn: {missionary}, {missional}]
 4471 4616 ghastly adj 1: shockingly repellent; inspiring horror; "ghastly
           wounds"; "the grim aftermath of the bombing"; "the grim
           task of
 4472 4595 generator n 1: an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas 2: engine
           that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
 4473 4748 beech n 1: any of several large deciduous trees with rounded
           spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet
           edible
 4474 4540 badge n 1: an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal)
           that signifies your status (rank or membership or
           affiliation
 4475 4604 attendant adj 1: being present (at meeting or event etc.) "attendant
           members of the congreation"
 4476 5157 weeping adj 1: showing sorrow [syn: {dolorous}, {dolourous},
           {lachrymose}, {tearful}, {weeping}]
 4477 4620 unmistakable adj 1: clearly evident to the mind; "his opposition to
           slavery was unmistakable"
 4478 4543 tummy n 1: slang for a paunch [syn: {pot}, {potbelly}, {bay window},
           {corporation}, {tummy}]
 4479 4517 torque n 1: a twisting force [syn: {torsion}, {torque}]
 4480 4503 stubborn adj 1: tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious
           unwillingness to yield [syn: {stubborn}, {obstinate},
 4481 4804 restrain v 1: keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile";
           "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool" [syn: {restrain},
 4482 4565 Montreal n 1: a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint
           Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest
           in
 4483 4594 intuition n 1: instinctive knowing (without the use of rational
           processes) 2: an impression that something might be the
           case; "he had an
 4484 4576 infancy n 1: the early stage of growth or development [syn:
           {infancy}, {babyhood}, {early childhood}]
 4485 4548 inconvenience n 1: an inconvenient discomfort [syn: {inconvenience},
           {incommodiousness}]
 4486 4652 Fr n 1: a radioactive element of the alkali-metal group discovered as
           a disintegration product of actinium [syn: {francium},
 4487 4495 foreseeable adj 1: capable of being anticipated; "foreseeable costs
           were well within the budget"
 4488 4569 bounce n 1: the quality of a substance that is able to rebound [syn:
           {bounce}, {bounciness}]
 4489 6070 troublesome adj 1: difficult to deal with; "a troublesome infection";
           "a troublesome situation"
 4490 4645 streak n 1: an unbroken series of events; "had a streak of bad luck";
           "Nicklaus had a run of birdies" [syn: {streak}, {run}]
 4491 4544 skip n 1: a gait in which steps and hops alternate 2: a mistake
           resulting from neglect [syn: {omission}, {skip}]
 4492 4707 Parkinson n 1: English surgeon (1755-1824) [syn: {Parkinson}, {James
           Parkinson}]
 4493 6008 Keynesian adj 1: of or relating to John Maynard Keynes or to his
           economic theories
 4494 4538 fright n 1: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific
           pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or
 4495 4511 freezer n 1: electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which
           food is frozen and stored for long periods of time [syn:
           {deep-
 4496 4661 evolve v 1: work out; "We have developed a new theory of evolution"
           [syn: {evolve}, {germinate}, {develop}]
 4497 4795 deregulation n 1: the act of freeing from regulation (especially from
           governmental regulations) [syn: {deregulation},
 4498 4746 decidedly adv 1: without question and beyond doubt; "it was decidedly
           too expensive"; "she told him off in spades"; "by all odds
 4499 4570 Browning n 1: United States inventor of firearms (especially
           automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun
           called the
 4500 4515 adolescence n 1: the time period between the beginning of puberty and
           adulthood
 4501 4702 tack n 1: the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of
           its sails
 4502 4611 spectator n 1: a close observer; someone who looks at something (such
           as an exhibition of some kind); "the spectators applauded
           the
 4503 4518 shabby adj 1: showing signs of wear and tear; "a ratty old overcoat";
           "shabby furniture"; "an old house with dirty windows and
 4504 4545 SAS n 1: a specialist regiment of the British army that is trained in
           commando techniques of warfare and used in clandestine
 4505 4590 moderately adv 1: to a moderately sufficient extent or degree;
           "pretty big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him"; "the
           shoes are
 4506 4507 intently adv 1: with strained or eager attention; "listened
           intently"; "stood watching intently"
 4507 4524 inherently adv 1: in an inherent manner; "the subject matter is
           sexual activity of any overt kind, which is depicted as
 4508 4649 glamour n 1: alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal) [syn:
           {glamor}, {glamour}]
 4509 5078 Resurrection n 1: (New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third
           day after the Crucifixion [syn: {Resurrection}, {Christ's
 4510 4605 perverse adj 1: marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict;
           "took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans"
 4511 4617 foreman n 1: a person who exercises control over workers; "if you
           want to leave early you have to ask the foreman" [syn:
 4512 4559 distressed adj 1: facing or experiencing financial trouble or
           difficulty; "distressed companies need loans and technical
           advice";
 4513 4724 coherence n 1: the state of cohering or sticking together [syn:
           {coherence}, {coherency}, {cohesion}, {cohesiveness}]
           [ant:
 4514 4755 ci adj 1: being one more than one hundred [syn: {hundred and one},
           {one hundred one}, {101}, {ci}]
 4515 4630 barker n 1: someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival)
           and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential
           customers
 4516 5089 withstand v 1: resist or confront with resistance; "The politician
           defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even
           the
 4517 4926 thorn n 1: something that causes irritation and annoyance; "he's a
           thorn in my flesh" [syn: {irritant}, {thorn}]
 4518 4550 Strasbourg n 1: city on the Rhine in eastern France near the German
           border; an inland port [syn: {Strasbourg}, {Strassburg}]
 4519 4533 starter n 1: an electric motor for starting an engine [syn:
           {starter}, {starter motor}, {starting motor}]
 4520 4719 spit n 1: a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea [syn:
           {spit}, {tongue}]
 4521 6747 reactive adj 1: participating readily in reactions; "sodium is a
           reactive metal"; "free radicals are very reactive" [ant:
 4522 5518 pizza n 1: Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a
           spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese [syn:
 4523 4774 metallic adj 1: containing or made of or resembling or characteristic
           of a metal; "a metallic compound"; "metallic luster"; "the
 4524 4566 interpreter n 1: someone who mediates between speakers of different
           languages [syn: {interpreter}, {translator}]
 4525 4626 frantically adv 1: in an uncontrolled manner; "she fought back madly"
           [syn: {madly}, {frantically}]
 4526 4695 disposable adj 1: free or available for use or disposition; "every
           disposable piece of equipment was sent to the fire";
 4527 4663 conditioning n 1: a learning process in which an organism's behavior
           becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its
 4528 4568 batsman n 1: (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting [syn: {batter},
           {hitter}, {slugger}, {batsman}]
 4529 4715 barren adj 1: providing no shelter or sustenance; "bare rocky hills";
           "barren lands"; "the bleak treeless regions of the high
 4530 5248 zinc n 1: a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at
           ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a
 4531 4586 tuition n 1: a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher
           education); "tuition and room and board were more than
 4532 4701 troop n 1: a group of soldiers 2: a cavalry unit corresponding to an
           infantry company
 4533 4563 surround n 1: the area in which something exists or lives; "the
           country-- the flat agricultural surround" [syn:
           {environment},
 4534 5025 roller n 1: a grounder that rolls along the infield 2: a long heavy
           sea wave as it advances towards the shore [syn:
 4535 4613 psychoanalysis n 1: a set of techniques for exploring underlying
           motives and a method of treating various mental disorders;
           based on the
 4536 4600 patio n 1: usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence [syn:
           {patio}, {terrace}]
 4537 4638 lager n 1: a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons [syn:
           {laager}, {lager}]
 4538 4680 Esther n 1: (Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of
           Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all
 4539 4870 congratulate v 1: say something to someone that expresses praise; "He
           complimented her on her last physics paper" [syn:
 4540 4629 bachelor n 1: a man who has never been married [syn: {bachelor},
           {unmarried man}]
 4541 5339 witty adj 1: combining clever conception and facetious expression;
           "his sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as
 4542 4665 weakly adv 1: in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree;
           "weakly agreed to a compromise"; "wheezed weakly"; "he was
           weakly
 4543 4621 Townsend n 1: United States social reformer who proposed an old-age
           pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was
           a
 4544 4562 symphony n 1: a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra [syn:
           {symphony}, {symphonic music}]
 4545 4773 sod n 1: surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass
           roots [syn: {turf}, {sod}, {sward}, {greensward}]
 4546 5145 liquor n 1: an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than
           fermented [syn: {liquor}, {spirits}, {booze}, {hard
           drink},
 4547 5404 Joshua n 1: (Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites
           into the Promised Land; best remembered for his
           destruction
 4548 4575 insolvency n 1: the lack of financial resources [ant: {solvency}]
 4549 4607 eyed adj 1: having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as
           specified; often used in combination; "a peacock's eyed
 4550 4656 strap n 1: an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar
           material) for binding things together or holding something
           in
 4551 4624 Namibia n 1: a republic in southwestern Africa on the south Atlantic
           coast (formerly called South West Africa); achieved
 4552 4912 Morley n 1: United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with
           Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
 4553 4648 meagre adj 1: deficient in amount or quality or extent; "meager
           resources"; "meager fare" [syn: {meager}, {meagre},
 4554 4820 longing n 1: prolonged unfulfilled desire or need [syn: {longing},
           {yearning}, {hungriness}]
 4555 5126 hop n 1: the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on
           one foot)
 4556 4765 gala n 1: a gay festivity [syn: {gala}, {gala affair}, {jamboree},
           {blowout}]
 4557 4578 fixture n 1: an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a
           household) 2: a regular patron; "an habitue of the
           racetrack"; "a bum who
 4558 4711 draught n 1: a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg;
           "they served beer on draft" [syn: {draft}, {draught},
 4559 4901 dictatorship n 1: a form of government in which the ruler is an
           absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or
           laws or
 4560 4603 autobiography n 1: a biography of yourself
 4561 4584 Venezuela n 1: a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean;
           achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil
           [syn:
 4562 4571 snooker n 1: a form of pool played with 15 red balls and six balls of
           other colors and a cue ball
 4563 4612 shortfall n 1: the property of being an amount by which something is
           less than expected or required; "new blood vessels bud out
           from
 4564 4720 preoccupied adj 1: deeply absorbed in thought; "as distant and
           bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his
           freshman
 4565 4709 melted adj 1: changed from a solid to a liquid state; "rivers filled
           to overflowing by melted snow" [syn: {melted}, {liquid},
 4566 4639 imperialism n 1: a policy of extending your rule over foreign
           countries 2: a political orientation that advocates
           imperial interests
 4567 4644 crusade n 1: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending
           toward a particular end; "he supported populist
           campaigns"; "they
 4568 4849 boast n 1: speaking of yourself in superlatives [syn: {boast},
           {boasting}, {self-praise}, {jactitation}]
 4569 4581 blond adj 1: being or having light colored skin and hair and usually
           blue or grey eyes; "blond Scandinavians"; "a house full
 4570 5035 blazing adj 1: shining intensely; "the blazing sun"; "blinding
           headlights"; "dazzling snow"; "fulgent patterns of
 4571 4826 suspend v 1: hang freely; "The secret police suspended their victims
           from the ceiling and beat them"
 4572 5299 quiz n 1: an examination consisting of a few short questions v 1:
           examine someone's knowledge of something; "The teacher
 4573 4599 Palmer n 1: United States golfer (born in 1929) [syn: {Palmer},
           {Arnold Palmer}, {Arnold Daniel Palmer}]
 4574 4589 ostensibly adv 1: from appearances alone; "irrigation often produces
           bumper crops from apparently desert land"; "the child is
 4575 4615 intonation n 1: rise and fall of the voice pitch [syn: {intonation},
           {modulation}, {pitch contour}]
 4576 4593 innate adj 1: not established by conditioning or learning; "an
           unconditioned reflex" [syn: {unconditioned}, {innate},
 4577 4592 ID n 1: a state in the Rocky Mountains [syn: {Idaho}, {Gem State},
           {ID}]
 4578 4608 faithfully adv 1: in a faithful manner; "it always came on,
           faithfully, like the radio" [syn: {faithfully},
           {dependably},
 4579 5375 diagonal adj 1: connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure
           or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same
           face;
 4580 4618 criticise v 1: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real
           or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie";
 4581 4583 brink n 1: a region marking a boundary [syn: {brink}, {threshold},
           {verge}]
 4582 4628 booth n 1: a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-
           backed benches
 4583 4602 akin adj 1: similar in quality or character; "a feeling akin to
           terror"; "kindred souls"; "the amateur is closely related
 4584 4700 vase n 1: an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to
           hold flowers
 4585 4717 uncomfortably adv 1: in physical discomfort; "she lay on the couch,
           her body uncomfortably twisted" [ant: {comfortably}]
 4586 4610 tactic n 1: a plan for attaining a particular goal [syn: {tactic},
           {tactics}, {maneuver}, {manoeuvre}]
 4587 4678 spinal adj 1: of or relating to the spine or spinal cord; "spinal
           cord"; "spinal injury"
 4588 4647 predominant adj 1: most frequent or common; "prevailing winds" [syn:
           {prevailing}, {prevalent}, {predominant}, {dominant},
 4589 4606 offended adj 1: hurt or upset; "she looked offended"; "face had a
           pained and puzzled expression" [syn: {offended}, {pained}]
 4590 5106 nave n 1: the central area of a church
 4591 5010 moorland n 1: open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather
           and bracken and moss [syn: {moor}, {moorland}]
 4592 5782 Jew n 1: a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent
           from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural
 4593 4793 immature adj 1: characteristic of a lack of maturity; "immature
           behavior" [ant: {mature}]
 4594 5625 illuminated adj 1: provided with artificial light; "illuminated
           advertising"; "looked up at the lighted windows"; "a
 4595 4808 homeland n 1: the country where you were born [syn: {fatherland},
           {homeland}, {motherland}, {mother country}, {country of
 4596 4830 hectic adj 1: marked by intense agitation or emotion; "worked at a
           feverish pace" [syn: {feverish}, {hectic}]
 4597 4778 eyebrow n 1: the arch of hair above each eye [syn: {eyebrow}, {brow},
           {supercilium}]
 4598 4855 prostitution n 1: offering sexual intercourse for pay [syn:
           {prostitution}, {harlotry}, {whoredom}]
 4599 4966 plentiful adj 1: existing in great number or quantity; "rhinoceroses
           were once plentiful here"
 4600 4721 pavilion n 1: large and often sumptuous tent [syn: {pavilion},
           {marquee}]
 4601 4767 drastically adv 1: in a drastic manner
 4602 4699 bouncing adj 1: vigorously healthy; "a bouncing baby" 2: marked by
           lively action; "a bouncing gait"; "bouncy tunes";
 4603 4727 armoured adj 1: used of animals; provided with protective covering
           [syn: {armored}, {armoured}] [ant: {unarmored},
           {unarmoured}]
 4604 4673 adversely adv 1: in an adverse manner; "she was adversely affected by
           the new regulations"
 4605 4740 preventive adj 1: preventing or contributing to the prevention of
           disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are
           prophylactic"; "a
 4606 4829 paperback adj 1: (of books) having a flexible binding [syn:
           {paperback}, {paperbacked}]
 4607 5510 eroded adj 1: worn away as by water or ice or wind [syn: {eroded},
           {scoured}]
 4608 4753 epithelial adj 1: of or belonging to the epithelium; "epithelial
           layer"
 4609 4959 cavity n 1: a sizeable hole (usually in the ground); "they dug a pit
           to bury the body" [syn: {pit}, {cavity}]
 4610 4895 tentacle n 1: something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to
           grasp and hold; "caught in the tentacles of organized
           crime"
 4611 5297 speculate v 1: to believe especially on uncertain or tentative
           grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived
           in swamps"
 4612 4686 segregation n 1: (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during
           meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in
           different
 4613 4819 precedent adj 1: preceding in time, order, or significance n 1: an
           example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a
 4614 5050 mound n 1: (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher
           stands [syn: {mound}, {hill}, {pitcher's mound}]
 4615 5028 jeep n 1: a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain [syn:
           {jeep}, {landrover}]
 4616 4642 goose n 1: web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory
           aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
 4617 4650 fumes n 1: gases ejected from an engine as waste products [syn:
           {exhaust}, {exhaust fumes}, {fumes}]
 4618 4682 contextual adj 1: relating to or determined by or in context;
           "contextual information"
 4619 4712 cling n 1: fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to
           the pit [syn: {cling}, {clingstone}]
 4620 4738 Vatican n 1: the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City
           [syn: {Vatican}, {Vatican Palace}]
 4621 4633 thinly adv 1: without force or sincere effort; "smiled thinly" 2:
           without viscosity; "the blood was flowing thin" [syn:
 4622 5079 posh adj 1: elegant and fashionable; "classy clothes"; "a classy
           dame"; "a posh restaurant"; "a swish pastry shop on the
 4623 4878 Murdoch n 1: United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)
           [syn: {Murdoch}, {Rupert Murdoch}, {Keith Rupert Murdoch}]
 4624 4791 militant adj 1: disposed to warfare or hard-line policies; "militant
           nations"; "hawkish congressman"; "warlike policies" [syn:
 4625 4659 inhibit v 1: to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent
           uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's
 4626 4690 formality n 1: a requirement of etiquette or custom; "a mere
           formality" [syn: {formality}, {formalities}]
 4627 4653 coupled adj 1: joined together especially in a pair or pairs [syn:
           {conjugate}, {conjugated}, {coupled}]
 4628 4631 beats n 1: a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected
           possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for
 4629 4664 Bangkok n 1: the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand;
           a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist
 4630 4683 backdrop n 1: scenery hung at back of stage [syn: {backdrop},
           {background}, {backcloth}]
 4631 4801 acutely adv 1: in an acute manner; "she pitied her sister acutely";
           "acutely aware"
 4632 5295 unimportant adj 1: not important; "a relatively unimportant feature
           of the system"; "the question seems unimportant" [ant:
 4633 4758 tram n 1: a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in
           carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series
           of
 4634 5118 Thai adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its
           people; "Siamese kings"; "different Thai tribes live in
 4635 5093 receptionist n 1: a secretary whose main duty is to answer the
           telephone and receive visitors
 4636 4666 parachute n 1: rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills
           with air and retards your fall [syn: {parachute}, {chute}]
 4637 4708 Mar n 1: the month following February and preceding April [syn:
           {March}, {Mar}]
 4638 5081 literal adj 1: being or reflecting the essential or genuine character
           of something; "her actual motive"; "a literal solitude
           like
 4639 4640 inverted adj 1: being in such a position that top and bottom are
           reversed; "a quotation mark is sometimes called an
 4640 4668 imperative adj 1: requiring attention or action; "as nuclear weapons
           proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative";
 4641 4669 hairy adj 1: having or covered with hair; "Jacob was a hairy man"; "a
           hairy caterpillar" [syn: {hairy}, {haired}, {hirsute}]
 4642 4931 gypsy n 1: a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by
           employment; "itinerant traders" [syn: {itinerant},
           {gypsy},
 4643 4846 discriminate adj 1: marked by the ability to see or make fine
           distinctions; "discriminate judgments"; "discriminate
           people" [ant:
 4644 4681 conservatism n 1: a political or theological orientation advocating
           the preservation of the best in society and opposing
           radical
 4645 5120 supervisory adj 1: of or limited to or involving supervision; "in a
           supervisory capacity"
 4646 4705 redress n 1: a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
           [syn: {damages}, {amends}, {indemnity}, {indemnification},
 4647 4887 padded adj 1: softened by the addition of cushions or padding [syn:
           {cushioned}, {cushiony}, {padded}]
 4648 4667 merged adj 1: formed or united into a whole [syn: {incorporate},
           {incorporated}, {integrated}, {merged}, {unified}]
 4649 4933 Granada n 1: a city in southeastern Spain that was the capital of the
           Moorish kingdom until it was captured by Ferdinand and
 4650 4651 fife n 1: a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a
           shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a
 4651 4693 exceedingly adv 1: to an extreme degree; "extremely cold"; "extremely
           unpleasant" [syn: {extremely}, {exceedingly}, {super},
 4652 4809 EST n 1: standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich,
           reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United
 4653 4734 compulsion n 1: an urge to do or say something that might be better
           left undone or unsaid; "he felt a compulsion to babble on
           about
 4654 4675 waterproof adj 1: not permitting the passage of water [syn:
           {rainproof}, {waterproof}, {waterproofed}]
 4655 4676 tribal adj 1: relating to or characteristic of a tribe; "tribal
           customs"
 4656 4731 semantics n 1: the study of language meaning 2: the meaning of a
           word, phrase, sentence, or text; "a petty
 4657 4943 reassured adj 1: having confidence restored; freed from anxiety;
           "reassured by her praise he pressed on"
 4658 4689 Newport n 1: a port city in southeastern Wales 2: a resort city in
           southeastern Rhode Island; known for the
 4659 4764 indignation n 1: a feeling of righteous anger [syn: {indignation},
           {outrage}]
 4660 4733 glider n 1: aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air
           against its surfaces [syn: {glider}, {sailplane}]
 4661 4754 Fowler n 1: English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on
           English usage (1858-1933) [syn: {Fowler}, {Henry Watson
 4662 4882 conversational adj 1: characteristic of informal spoken language or
           conversation; "wrote her letters in a colloquial style";
 4663 4768 conditioned adj 1: established by conditioning or learning; "a
           conditioned response" [syn: {conditioned}, {learned}]
           [ant: {innate},
 4664 4782 biographical adj 1: of or relating to or being biography;
           "biographical data" [syn: {biographic}, {biographical}]
 4665 4728 wallpaper n 1: a decorative paper for the walls of rooms v 1: cover
           with wallpaper [syn: {wallpaper}, {paper}]
 4666 4876 Oscar n 1: an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
           Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and
 4667 4751 mythology n 1: myths collectively; the body of stories associated
           with a culture or institution or person
 4668 4743 insertion n 1: a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or
           inserted; "with the help of his friend's interpolations
           his
 4669 4914 hairdresser n 1: someone who cuts or beautifies hair [syn:
           {hairdresser}, {hairstylist}, {stylist}, {styler}]
 4670 4671 drily adv 1: in a dry laconic manner; "I know that," he said dryly
           [syn: {laconically}, {dryly}, {drily}]
 4671 5112 dialect n 1: the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a
           specific group of people; "the immigrants spoke an odd
 4672 4684 basics n 1: a statement of fundamental facts or principles [syn:
           {basics}, {rudiments}]
 4673 4674 assent n 1: agreement with a statement or proposal to do something;
           "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence
           from
 4674 4716 altering n 1: the sterilization of an animal; "they took him to the
           vet for neutering" [syn: {neutering}, {fixing},
           {altering}]
 4675 4832 wireless adj 1: having no wires; "a wireless security system" [ant:
           {wired}]
 4676 4677 turbulence n 1: unstable flow of a liquid or gas [syn: {turbulence},
           {turbulency}]
 4677 5006 tread n 1: a step in walking or running [syn: {pace}, {stride},
           {tread}]
 4678 4760 sponge n 1: a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the
           internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to
           absorb
 4679 4718 Sicily n 1: the Italian region on the island of Sicily [syn:
           {Sicily}, {Sicilia}]
 4680 4869 forgiveness n 1: compassionate feelings that support a willingness to
           forgive
 4681 4798 Crosby n 1: United States singer and film actor (1904-1977) [syn:
           {Crosby}, {Bing Crosby}, {Harry Lillis Crosby}]
 4682 4811 continuum n 1: a continuous nonspatial whole or extent or succession
           in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable
 4683 4747 buck n 1: a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end
           elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting [syn: {vaulting
 4684 4923 almighty adj 1: having unlimited power [syn: {almighty}, {all-
           powerful}, {omnipotent}]
 4685 5540 vertically adv 1: in a vertical direction; "a gallery quite often is
           added to make use of space vertically as well as
           horizontally"
 4686 4788 sierra n 1: a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and
           irregular outline)
 4687 5516 shadowy adj 1: filled with shade; "the shady side of the street";
           "the surface of the pond is dark and shadowed"; "we sat on
 4688 4761 partition n 1: a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a
           wall divides one room from another) [syn: {partition},
 4689 5535 Nixon n 1: vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the
           United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in
           1974
 4690 4916 evangelical adj 1: relating to or being a Christian church believing
           in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible
 4691 4844 epic adj 1: very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary
           (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of
 4692 4723 enlightened adj 1: having knowledge and spiritual insight [ant:
           {unenlightened}]
 4693 4890 embedded adj 1: enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass; "found pebbles
           embedded in the silt"; "stone containing many embedded
 4694 4745 Einstein n 1: physicist born in Germany who formulated the special
           theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity;
 4695 4935 devoid adj 1: completely wanting or lacking; "writing barren of
           insight"; "young recruits destitute of experience";
 4696 4697 Budapest n 1: capital and largest city of Hungary; located on the
           Danube River in north-central Hungary [syn: {Budapest},
           {Hungarian
 4697 4698 aura n 1: a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that
           precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine
 4698 4756 aquatic adj 1: relating to or consisting of or being in water; "an
           aquatic environment"
 4699 4736 amend v 1: make amendments to; "amend the document" 2: to make
           better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his
 4700 4729 underwear n 1: undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer
           garments [syn: {underwear}, {underclothes},
 4701 4886 temperate adj 1: (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or
           characteristic of such weather or climate; "a temperate
 4702 4750 tailor n 1: a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
           [syn: {tailor}, {seamster}, {sartor}]
 4703 4730 stale adj 1: lacking freshness, palatability, or showing
           deterioration from age; "stale bread"; "the beer was
           stale" [ant:
 4704 5038 richness n 1: the property of being extremely abundant; "the
           profusion of detail"; "the idiomatic richness of English"
           [syn:
 4705 4839 reorganization n 1: the imposition of a new organization; organizing
           differently (often involving extensive and drastic
 4706 4739 remit n 1: the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research
           is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with;
           "they
 4707 4789 prelude n 1: something that serves as a preceding event or introduces
           what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to
 4708 5578 mph n 1: the ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time
           spent traveling (in hours) [syn: {miles per hour}, {mph}]
 4709 4722 mastery n 1: great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or
           activity; "a good command of French" [syn: {command},
 4710 4766 disadvantaged adj 1: marked by deprivation especially of the
           necessities of life or healthful environmental influences;
           "a childhood
 4711 6431 deduction n 1: a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is
           calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the
 4712 4797 cosmic adj 1: of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the
           cosmos or universe; "cosmic laws"; "cosmic catastrophe";
 4713 5032 characteristically adv 1: in characteristic manner; "he arrived
           characteristically late" [ant: {uncharacteristically}]
 4714 5202 bidder n 1: someone who makes an offer 2: someone who makes a bid at
           cards
 4715 4813 berry n 1: any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as
           desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
 4716 4726 agreeable adj 1: conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature;
           "Is the plan agreeable to you?"; "he's an agreeable
           fellow";
 4717 4963 unnoticed adj 1: not noticed; "hoped his departure had passed
           unnoticed" [ant: {noticed}]
 4718 4827 striped adj 1: marked or decorated with stripes [syn: {striped},
           {stripy}]
 4719 4837 stationary adj 1: standing still; "the car remained stationary with
           the engine running"
 4720 4762 preparatory adj 1: preceding and preparing for something;
           "preparatory steps" [syn: {preparatory}, {preparative},
 4721 4790 politburo n 1: the chief executive and political committee of the
           Communist Party
 4722 4877 mouthful n 1: the quantity that can be held in the mouth 2: a small
           amount eaten or drunk; "take a taste--you'll like it"
 4723 4794 fading n 1: weakening in force or intensity; "attenuation in the
           volume of the sound" [syn: {attenuation}, {fading}]
 4724 4735 creeping n 1: a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or
           dragging the body; "a crawl was all that the injured man
           could
 4725 4823 colliery n 1: a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the
           buildings and equipment connected with it [syn:
           {colliery},
 4726 4737 assemble v 1: create by putting components or members together; "She
           pieced a quilt"; "He tacked together some verses"; "They
 4727 4812 accompaniment n 1: an event or situation that happens at the same
           time as or in connection with another [syn:
           {accompaniment},
 4728 4993 weaken v 1: lessen the strength of; "The fever weakened his body"
           [ant: {beef up}, {fortify}, {strengthen}]
 4729 4785 uttered adj 1: communicated in words; "frequently uttered sentiments"
           [syn: {expressed}, {uttered}, {verbalized}, {verbalised}]
 4730 4994 spill n 1: liquid that is spilled; "clean up the spills" 2: a channel
           that carries excess water over or around a dam or
 4731 4787 sombre adj 1: lacking brightness or color; dull; "drab faded
           curtains"; "sober Puritan grey"; "children in somber brown
           clothes"
 4732 4840 robot n 1: a mechanism that can move automatically [syn: {automaton},
           {robot}, {golem}]
 4733 4999 hindsight n 1: understanding the nature of an event after it has
           happened; "hindsight is always better than foresight"
 4734 4858 colouring n 1: a digestible substance used to give color to food;
           "food color made from vegetable dyes" [syn: {coloring},
 4735 4920 coefficient n 1: a constant number that serves as a measure of some
           property or characteristic
 4736 4831 bunny n 1: a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the
           tail and ears of a rabbit [syn: {bunny}, {bunny girl}]
 4737 4757 advert n 1: a public promotion of some product or service [syn: {ad},
           {advertisement}, {advertizement}, {advertising},
 4738 4749 variability n 1: the quality of being subject to variation [syn:
           {variability}, {variableness}, {variance}] [ant:
 4739 4805 ratification n 1: making something valid by formally ratifying or
           confirming it; "the ratification of the treaty";
           "confirmation of the
 4740 4741 provider n 1: someone whose business is to supply a particular
           service or commodity [syn: {supplier}, {provider}]
 4741 4984 prevail v 1: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or
           importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics
           predominate in this
 4742 4807 isolate v 1: place or set apart; "They isolated the political
           prisoners from the other inmates" [syn: {isolate},
           {insulate}]
 4743 4888 indecent adj 1: not in keeping with accepted standards of what is
           right or proper in polite society; "was buried with
           indecent
 4744 4889 grouping n 1: any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
           [syn: {group}, {grouping}]
 4745 5334 eats n 1: informal terms for a meal [syn: {chow}, {chuck}, {eats},
           {grub}]
 4746 4936 defiance n 1: intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude [syn:
           {defiance}, {rebelliousness}]
 4747 4861 bookshop n 1: a shop where books are sold [syn: {bookshop},
           {bookstore}, {bookstall}]
 4748 4921 biochemical adj 1: of or relating to biochemistry; involving chemical
           processes in living organisms
 4749 4786 untidy adj 1: not neat and tidy; "careless and untidy in her personal
           habits"; "an untidy living room"; "untidy and casual
 4750 4927 Tallis n 1: English organist and composer of church and secular
           music; was granted a monopoly in music printing with
           William Byrd
 4751 5870 Manhattan n 1: one of the five boroughs of New York City 2: a
           cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash
 4752 5001 groom n 1: a man participant in his own marriage ceremony [syn:
           {groom}, {bridegroom}]
 4753 4776 filtration n 1: the process whereby fluids pass through a filter or a
           filtering medium
 4754 4880 enclose v 1: enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a
           covering; "Fog enveloped the house" [syn: {envelop},
           {enfold},
 4755 4938 cue n 1: an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a
           reminder for some action or speech
 4756 4781 Bombay n 1: a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian
           Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the
 4757 4783 accelerate v 1: move faster; "The car accelerated" [syn:
           {accelerate}, {speed up}, {speed}, {quicken}] [ant:
           {decelerate},
 4758 4772 terminated adj 1: having come or been brought to a conclusion; "the
           harvesting was complete"; "the affair is over, ended,
 4759 4942 solvent adj 1: capable of meeting financial obligations [ant:
           {insolvent}]
 4760 4952 Scandinavian adj 1: of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or
           cultures; "Norse sagas"; "Norse nomads" [syn:
           {Scandinavian},
 4761 5341 Portuguese adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Portugal or
           the people of Portugal or their language; "Portuguese
           wines"
 4762 5124 pamphlet n 1: a small book usually having a paper cover [syn:
           {booklet}, {brochure}, {folder}, {leaflet}, {pamphlet}]
 4763 5095 Karpov n 1: Russian chess master who was world champion from 1975
           until 1985 when he was defeated by Gary Kasparov (born in
           1951)
 4764 4792 irritating adj 1: causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an
           annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft
           noise is
 4765 4775 gleaming adj 1: bright with a steady but subdued shining; "from the
           plane we saw the city below agleam with lights"; "the
           gleaming
 4766 5056 doubling n 1: increase by a factor of two; "doubling with a computer
           took no time at all"
 4767 5757 dissolve n 1: (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next;
           the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former
           scene
 4768 5004 credited adj 1: (usually followed by `to') given credit for; "an
           invention credited to Edison"
 4769 5156 awfully adv 1: used as intensifiers; "terribly interesting"; "I'm
           awful sorry" [syn: {terribly}, {awfully}, {awful},
 4770 4909 toss n 1: the act of flipping a coin [syn: {flip}, {toss}] 2:
           (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of
 4771 4817 tolerant adj 1: showing respect for the rights or opinions or
           practices of others [ant: {intolerant}]
 4772 4863 tarmac n 1: a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a
           factory and shaped during paving [syn: {tarmacadam},
 4773 4928 sic adv 1: intentionally so written (used after a printed word or
           phrase)
 4774 4968 Mozambique n 1: a republic on the southeastern coast of Africa on the
           Mozambique Channel; became independent from Portugal in
 4775 4857 greasy adj 1: containing an unusual amount of grease or oil; "greasy
           hamburgers"; "oily fried potatoes"; "oleaginous seeds"
 4776 4777 footpath n 1: a trodden path [syn: {pathway}, {footpath}]
 4777 4780 festive adj 1: offering fun and gaiety; "a festive (or festal)
           occasion"; "gay and exciting night life"; "a merry
 4778 4779 ethanol n 1: the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled
           liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in
           medicines and
 4779 4934 erratic adj 1: liable to sudden unpredictable change; "erratic
           behavior"; "fickle weather"; "mercurial twists of
 4780 5165 erotic adj 1: giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing [syn:
           {erotic}, {titillating}]
 4781 4848 Byzantine adj 1: of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the
           rites performed in it; "Byzantine monks"; "Byzantine
 4782 4860 banging adj 1: (used informally) very large; "a thumping loss" [syn:
           {humongous}, {banging}, {thumping}, {whopping},
 4783 4961 bake v 1: cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven; "bake the
           potatoes"
 4784 5411 weed n 1: any plant that crowds out cultivated plants [ant:
           {cultivated plant}]
 4785 4949 vowel n 1: a speech sound made with the vocal tract open [syn:
           {vowel}, {vowel sound}] [ant: {consonant}]
 4786 4835 visibly adv 1: in a visible manner; "he was visibly upset" [ant:
           {invisibly}]
 4787 4838 stab n 1: a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab
           of excitement"; "twinges of conscience" [syn: {pang},
 4788 4873 scarce adv 1: only a very short time before; "they could barely hear
           the speaker"; "we hardly knew them"; "just missed being
 4789 4854 proletariat n 1: a social class comprising those who do manual labor
           or work for wages; "there is a shortage of skilled labor
           in this
 4790 4818 outing n 1: a journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to
           the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after
 4791 4866 Marines n 1: members of a body of troops trained to serve on land or
           at sea
 4792 5043 intimately adv 1: in a close manner; "the two phenomena are
           intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned"
           [syn:
 4793 4998 insane adj 1: afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement;
           "was declared insane"; "insane laughter" [ant: {sane}]
 4794 4822 envisage v 1: form a mental image of something that is not present or
           that is not the case; "Can you conceive of him as the
 4795 4796 drafting n 1: writing a first version to be filled out and polished
           later 2: the craft of drawing blueprints [syn: {drafting},
           {mechanical
 4796 4988 divert v 1: turn aside; turn away from [syn: {deviate}, {divert}] 2:
           send on a course or in a direction different from the
           planned
 4797 4847 Cromwell n 1: English general and statesman who led the parliamentary
           army in the English Civil War (1599-1658) [syn:
           {Cromwell},
 4798 4824 conservatory n 1: the faculty and students of a school specializing
           in one of the fine arts
 4799 4800 catastrophic adj 1: extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial
           ruin; "a catastrophic depression"; "catastrophic illness";
           "a
 4800 4990 carboniferous adj 1: of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic
           era; "carboniferous rock system"
 4801 4825 butt n 1: thick end of the handle [syn: {butt}, {butt end}] 2: the
           part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part
 4802 5192 xi adj 1: being one more than ten [syn: {eleven}, {11}, {xi}] n 1:
           the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one [syn:
 4803 4906 unavoidable adj 1: impossible to avoid or evade:"inescapable
           conclusion"; "an ineluctable destiny"; "an unavoidable
           accident" [syn:
 4804 4828 routinely adv 1: according to routine or established practice; "he
           routinely parked in a no-parking zone"
 4805 4841 radial adj 1: relating to or near the radius; "the radial aspect of
           the forearm"
 4806 5569 mischief n 1: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort
           or annoyance in others [syn: {mischief}, {mischief-
           making},
 4807 5303 influx n 1: the process of flowing in [syn: {inflow}, {influx}] [ant:
           {effluence}, {efflux}, {outflow}]
 4808 4947 Greene n 1: English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991) [syn: {Greene},
           {Graham Greene}, {Henry Graham Greene}]
 4809 4881 Fe n 1: a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in
           pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and
 4810 4957 elevated adj 1: raised above the ground; "an elevated platform" 2: of
           high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or
 4811 4892 contend v 1: maintain or assert; "He contended that Communism had no
           future" [syn: {contend}, {postulate}]
 4812 4894 Brooks n 1: United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
           [syn: {Brooks}, {Van Wyck Brooks}]
 4813 5191 barrage n 1: the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic
           communication (spoken or written); "a barrage of
 4814 5729 wits n 1: the basic human power of intelligent thought and
           perception; "he used his wits to get ahead"; "I was scared
 4815 5847 warmed adj 1: having been warmed up; "a cup of warmed milk"
 4816 4907 Tracy n 1: United States film actor who appeared in many films with
           Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967) [syn: {Tracy}, {Spencer
 4817 4871 timely adv 1: at an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos"
           [syn: {seasonably}, {timely}, {well-timed}, {apropos}]
 4818 4842 periodically adv 1: in a sporadic manner; "he only works
           sporadically" [syn: {sporadically}, {periodically}]
 4819 4865 peacock n 1: European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each
           marked with a purple eyespot [syn: {peacock}, {peacock
           butterfly},
 4820 4867 lush adj 1: produced or growing in extreme abundance; "their riotous
           blooming" [syn: {exuberant}, {lush}, {luxuriant},
 4821 4868 grill n 1: a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill [syn:
           {grillroom}, {grill}]
 4822 5074 Edwin n 1: king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity
           (585-633)
 4823 4975 coolly adv 1: in a composed and unconcerned manner; "without more ado
           Barker borrowed a knife from his brigade Major and honed
 4824 4919 constituent adj 1: constitutional in the structure of something
           (especially your physical makeup) [syn: {constituent(a)},
 4825 4851 Beatles n 1: a rock group from Liverpool who between 1962 and 1970
           produced a variety of hit songs and albums (most of them
 4826 5047 sulphate n 1: a salt or ester of sulphuric acid [syn: {sulfate},
           {sulphate}]
 4827 5204 silicon n 1: a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is
           the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in
           clay
 4828 4911 rift n 1: a gap between cloud masses; "the sun shone through a rift
           in the clouds"
 4829 4965 Phoenix n 1: the state capital and largest city located in south
           central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has
           become a
 4830 4843 histological adj 1: of or relating to histology [syn: {histological},
           {histologic}]
 4831 5167 bonnet n 1: a hat tied under the chin [syn: {bonnet}, {poke bonnet}]
           2: protective covering consisting of a metal part that
           covers
 4832 4852 wheeled adj 1: having wheels; often used in combination [ant:
           {wheelless}]
 4833 5046 voucher n 1: someone who vouches for another or for the correctness
           of a statement [syn: {voucher}, {verifier}]
 4834 5652 violet adj 1: of a color intermediate between red and blue [syn:
           {purple}, {violet}, {purplish}]
 4835 4836 variously adv 1: in diverse ways; "the alternatives that are
           variously represented by the participants"; "the speakers
           treated
 4836 4862 unfinished adj 1: not brought to the desired final state [ant:
           {finished}] 2: not brought to an end or conclusion;
           "unfinished business";
 4837 5021 shotgun n 1: firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder
           weapon for firing shot at short ranges [syn: {shotgun},
 4838 4874 setback n 1: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes;
           something that is thwarting or frustrating [syn:
           {reverse},
 4839 4875 retrospect n 1: contemplation of things past; "in retrospect" v 1:
           look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events);
 4840 4864 reformation n 1: improvement (or an intended improvement) in the
           existing form or condition of institutions or practices
           etc.;
 4841 4982 redistribution n 1: distributing again; "the revolution resulted in a
           redistribution of wealth"
 4842 4955 paving n 1: material used to pave an area [syn: {paving}, {pavement},
           {paving material}]
 4843 4970 hurting n 1: a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the
           patient developed severe pain and distension" [syn:
           {pain},
 4844 5029 flicker n 1: a momentary flash of light [syn: {flicker}, {spark},
           {glint}]
 4845 5083 entrepreneurial adj 1: of or relating to an entrepreneur;
           "entrepreneurial risks"
 4846 5030 descending adj 1: coming down or downward [ant: {ascending(a)}]
 4847 4918 commando n 1: a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for
           hit-and-run raids [syn: {commando}, {ranger}]
 4848 5131 Broadway n 1: a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square;
           famous for its theaters [syn: {Broadway}, {Great White
 4849 4850 bats adj 1: informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used
           to drive my husband balmy" [syn: {balmy}, {barmy},
 4850 5088 awesome adj 1: inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; "New York is an
           amazing city"; "the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring
 4851 4859 Ashton n 1: British choreographer (1906-1988) [syn: {Ashton}, {Sir
           Frederick Ashton}]
 4852 4978 widen v 1: become broader or wider or more extensive; "The road
           widened" [ant: {contract}, {narrow}]
 4853 4885 visa n 1: an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to
           enter the country issuing it
 4854 5366 prolific adj 1: intellectually productive; "a prolific writer"; "a
           fecund imagination" [syn: {fecund}, {fertile}, {prolific}]
 4855 4929 persecution n 1: the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of
           race or religion)
 4856 4967 messiah n 1: any expected deliverer [syn: {messiah}, {christ}] 2:
           Jesus Christ; considered by Christians to be the promised
 4857 4879 Gibbs n 1: United States chemist (1839-1903) [syn: {Gibbs}, {Josiah
           Willard Gibbs}]
 4858 4883 Cologne n 1: a commercial center and river port in western Germany on
           the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a
 4859 4893 austerity n 1: the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining
           from worldly pleasures) [syn: {austerity}, {asceticism},
 4860 4884 alignment n 1: an organization of people (or countries) involved in a
           pact or treaty [syn: {alliance}, {coalition}, {alignment},
 4861 5070 affluent adj 1: having an abundant supply of money or possessions of
           value; "an affluent banker"; "a speculator flush with
 4862 5116 unfit adj 1: below the required standards for a purpose; "an unfit
           parent"; "unfit for human consumption" [ant: {fit}]
 4863 4908 thinner n 1: a diluting agent [syn: {dilutant}, {diluent}, {thinner}]
 4864 4996 remotely adv 1: in a remote manner; "when the measured speech of the
           chorus passes over into song the tones are, remotely but
 4865 4983 peacefully adv 1: in a peaceful manner; "the hen settled herself on
           the nest most peacefully"
 4866 4899 Mexican adj 1: of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants; "Mexican
           food is hot"
 4867 5301 Kingston n 1: a town on the Hudson River in New York 2: a town in
           southeast Ontario on Lake Ontario near the head of
 4868 4971 Hooker n 1: United States general in the Union Army who was defeated
           at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879) [syn:
 4869 5421 forge n 1: furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is
           heated before shaping
 4870 5321 cache n 1: a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or
           weapons) 2: a secret store of valuables or money [syn:
           {hoard}, {cache},
 4871 5160 threads n 1: informal terms for clothing [syn: {togs}, {threads},
           {duds}]
 4872 5296 tan adj 1: of a light yellowish-brown color n 1: a browning of the
           skin resulting from exposure to the rays
 4873 4897 scorer n 1: a player who makes a score in a game or contest 2: a
           logger who marks trees to be felled
 4874 4979 saga n 1: a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family;
           originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the
           families
 4875 5416 quarterly adv 1: in diagonally opposed quarters of an escutcheon;
           "two coats of arms borne quarterly"
 4876 5009 pleading adj 1: begging [syn: {beseeching}, {pleading}, {imploring}]
           [ant: {imperative}]
 4877 5105 masterpiece n 1: the most outstanding work of a creative artist or
           craftsman [syn: {masterpiece}, {chef-d'oeuvre}]
 4878 5287 maiden adj 1: serving to set in motion; "the magazine's inaugural
           issue"; "the initiative phase in the negotiations"; "an
 4879 4986 gigantic adj 1: so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a
           giant or mammoth; "a gigantic redwood"; "gigantic
 4880 4948 folks n 1: your parents; "he wrote to his folks every day" 2: people
           in general (often used in the plural); "they're just
 4881 5333 Es n 1: a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding
           plutonium with neutrons [syn: {einsteinium}, {Es}, {E},
 4882 5723 curvature n 1: (medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal;
           "curvature of the spine"
 4883 4903 chaplain n 1: a clergyman ministering to some institution
 4884 4904 begging n 1: a solicitation for money or food (especially in the
           street by an apparently penniless person) [syn: {beggary},
 4885 4905 unsafe adj 1: lacking in security or safety; "his fortune was
           increasingly insecure"; "an insecure future" [syn:
 4886 5515 tenor adj 1: (of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and
           baritone or bass; "a tenor sax"
 4887 5026 oxide n 1: any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical
 4888 5146 invent v 1: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or
           principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to
 4889 5053 heavenly adj 1: relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven; "celestial
           beings"; "heavenly hosts" [syn: {celestial}, {heavenly}]
 4890 4900 excessively adv 1: to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits;
           "too big" [syn: {excessively}, {overly}, {to a fault},
           {too}]
 4891 5260 disruptive adj 1: characterized by unrest or disorder or
           insubordination; "effects of the struggle will be violent
           and disruptive";
 4892 5058 contributory adj 1: tending to bring about; being partly responsible
           for; "working conditions are not conducive to
           productivity";
 4893 5283 bout n 1: (sports) a division during which one team is on the
           offensive [syn: {turn}, {bout}, {round}]
 4894 4922 affordable adj 1: that you have the financial means for; "low-cost
           housing" [syn: {low-cost}, {low-priced}, {affordable}]
 4895 4896 tortured adj 1: experiencing intense pain especially mental pain; "an
           anguished conscience"; "a small tormented schoolboy"; "a
 4896 4940 textbook adj 1: according to or characteristic of a casebook or
           textbook; typical; "a casebook schizophrenic"; "a textbook
           example"
 4897 4910 sterile adj 1: incapable of reproducing; "an infertile couple" [syn:
           {sterile}, {unfertile}, {infertile}] [ant: {fertile}]
 4898 5269 smashing adj 1: very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car";
           "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply
 4899 4930 motionless adj 1: not in physical motion; "the inertia of an object
           at rest" [syn: {inactive}, {motionless}, {static},
           {still}]
 4900 4973 exceeding adj 1: far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; "a
           night of exceeding darkness"; "an exceptional memory";
 4901 5098 dictate n 1: an authoritative rule 2: a guiding principle; "the
           dictates of reason"
 4902 5069 cracking adj 1: very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car";
           "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply
 4903 4937 clip n 1: a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be
           inserted into an automatic gun [syn: {cartridge holder},
 4904 4977 baggage n 1: cases used to carry belongings when traveling [syn:
           {baggage}, {luggage}]
 4905 5062 unpaid adj 1: not paid; "unpaid wages"; "an unpaid bill" [ant:
           {paid}] 2: without payment; "the soup kitchen was run
           primarily by
 4906 4924 unavailable adj 1: not available or accessible or at hand; "fresh
           milk was unavailable during the emergency"; "his secretary
           said he
 4907 4925 thickly adv 1: spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick
           tongue; "after a few drinks he was beginning to speak
           thickly"
 4908 4939 thankful adj 1: feeling or showing gratitude; "a grateful heart";
           "grateful for the tree's shade"; "a thankful smile" [syn:
 4909 5103 teased adj 1: feeling mild pleasurable excitement [syn: {teased},
           {titillated}]
 4910 4953 storey n 1: a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a
           single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the
 4911 5024 rector n 1: a person authorized to conduct religious worship;
           "clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant
 4912 4945 millionaire n 1: a person whose material wealth is valued at more
           than a million dollars
 4913 4946 landmark n 1: the position of a prominent or well-known object in a
           particular landscape; "the church steeple provided a
 4914 4915 hybrid adj 1: produced by crossbreeding [syn: {hybrid},
           {intercrossed}] n 1: a word that is composed of parts from
           different languages
 4915 5110 hearth n 1: an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a
           fire can be built; "the fireplace was so large you could
 4916 5190 flank n 1: the side of military or naval formation; "they attacked
           the enemy's right flank" [syn: {flank}, {wing}]
 4917 5600 dizzy adj 1: having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to
           falling; "had a dizzy spell"; "a dizzy pinnacle"; "had a
 4918 5085 Cunningham n 1: United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
           [syn: {Cunningham}, {Merce Cunningham}]
 4919 5057 consolidate v 1: unite into one; "The companies consolidated" 2: make
           firm or secure; strengthen; "consolidate one's gains";
 4920 4960 celebrity n 1: a widely known person; "he was a baseball celebrity"
           [syn: {celebrity}, {famous person}]
 4921 5034 bracket n 1: a category falling within certain defined limits 2:
           either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in
           computer
 4922 4992 Angola n 1: a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean;
           achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the
 4923 5018 activating adj 1: causing motion or action or change [syn:
           {activating(a)}, {actuating(a)}]
 4924 5378 unjust adj 1: not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or
           deception; "used unfair methods"; "it was an unfair
           trial"; "took an
 4925 5182 truce n 1: a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can
           discuss peace terms [syn: {armistice}, {cease-fire},
 4926 5364 tier n 1: a relative position or degree of value in a graded group;
           "lumber of the highest grade" [syn: {grade}, {level},
 4927 5230 tanker n 1: a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk [syn:
           {oil tanker}, {oiler}, {tanker}, {tank ship}]
 4928 4941 SS n 1: the United States intelligence agency that protects current
           and former presidents and vice presidents and their
 4929 5027 prosecutor n 1: a government official who conducts criminal
           prosecutions on behalf of the state [syn: {prosecutor},
           {public
 4930 5187 novice n 1: someone who has entered a religious order but has not
           taken final vows [syn: {novitiate}, {novice}]
 4931 4932 Houston n 1: the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas
           near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics
 4932 5125 grossly adv 1: in a gross manner
 4933 5151 gran n 1: the mother of your father or mother [syn: {grandma},
           {grandmother}, {granny}, {grannie}, {gran}, {nan},
           {nanna}]
 4934 5003 enhancement n 1: an improvement that makes something more agreeable
           [syn: {enhancement}, {sweetening}]
 4935 4958 dipped adj 1: having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in
           horses) [syn: {dipped}, {lordotic}, {swayback},
 4936 4987 deviance n 1: a state or condition markedly different from the norm
           [syn: {aberrance}, {aberrancy}, {aberration}, {deviance}]
 4937 5337 compilation n 1: something that is compiled (as into a single book or
           file) [syn: {compilation}, {digest}]
 4938 5045 cc adj 1: being ten more than one hundred ninety [syn: {two hundred},
           {200}, {cc}]
 4939 4950 transnational adj 1: involving or operating in several nations or
           nationalities; "multinational corporations";
 4940 5136 textual adj 1: of or relating to or based on a text; "textual
           analysis"
 4941 5121 sub n 1: a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise
           and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and
 4942 4995 Stevenson n 1: Scottish author (1850-1894) [syn: {Stevenson}, {Robert
           Louis Stevenson}, {Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson}]
 4943 4981 reasonableness n 1: the state of having good sense and sound
           judgment; "his rationality may have been impaired"; "he
           had to rely less
 4944 5220 patriotic adj 1: inspired by love for your country [syn: {patriotic},
           {loyal}] [ant: {disloyal}, {unpatriotic}]
 4945 5400 masked adj 1: having its true character concealed with the intent of
           misleading; "hidden agenda"; "masked threat" [syn:
 4946 4969 loading n 1: weight to be borne or conveyed [syn: {load}, {loading},
           {burden}]
 4947 5000 Greenwich n 1: a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero
           degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is
           measured relative
 4948 5785 endlessly adv 1: continuing forever without end; "there are
           infinitely many possibilities" [syn: {infinitely},
           {endlessly}]
 4949 5063 underwater adj 1: beneath the surface of the water; "submerged rocks"
           [syn: {submerged}, {submersed}, {underwater}]
 4950 5119 transplant n 1: (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor
           to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both
           donor and
 4951 5608 slowing n 1: a decrease in rate of change; "the deceleration of the
           arms race" [syn: {deceleration}, {slowing}, {retardation}]
           [ant:
 4952 5090 sermon n 1: an address of a religious nature (usually delivered
           during a church service) [syn: {sermon}, {discourse},
           {preaching}]
 4953 5091 scar n 1: a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured
           tissue [syn: {scar}, {cicatrix}, {cicatrice}]
 4954 5140 Romanesque n 1: a style of architecture developed in Italy and
           western Europe between the Roman and the Gothic styles
           after 1000
 4955 5176 parity n 1: (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has
           delivered; "the parity of the mother must be considered";
 4956 5754 lipstick n 1: makeup that is used to color the lips [syn: {lipstick},
           {lip rouge}]
 4957 5209 expulsion n 1: the act of forcing out someone or something; "the
           ejection of troublemakers by the police"; "the child's
           expulsion
 4958 5483 displacement n 1: act of taking the place of another especially using
           underhanded tactics [syn: {supplanting}, {displacement}]
 4959 5155 Cyril n 1: Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet
           is attributed to him (826-869) [syn: {Cyril}, {Saint
           Cyril},
 4960 4991 coke n 1: carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal 2: Coca Cola
           is a trademarked cola [syn: {Coca Cola}, {Coke}]
 4961 4962 appellant adj 1: of or relating to or taking account of appeals
           (usually legal appeals); "appellate court" [syn:
           {appellate},
 4962 5005 adherence n 1: faithful support for a cause or political party or
           religion; "attachment to a formal agenda"; "adherence to a
 4963 5020 vapour n 1: a visible suspension in the air of particles of some
           substance [syn: {vapor}, {vapour}]
 4964 5133 Uruguay n 1: a South American republic on the southeast coast of
           South America; achieved independence from Brazil in 1825
 4965 5039 pigeon n 1: wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short
           legs
 4966 4997 phonological adj 1: of or relating to phonology; "the phonological
           component of language" [syn: {phonological}, {phonologic}]
 4967 5402 Mansfield n 1: New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923) [syn:
           {Mansfield}, {Katherine Mansfield}, {Kathleen Mansfield
 4968 5144 manageable adj 1: capable of being managed or controlled [ant:
           {difficult}, {unmanageable}]
 4969 5695 lender n 1: someone who lends money or gives credit in business
           matters [syn: {lender}, {loaner}] [ant: {borrower}]
 4970 4972 hunted adj 1: reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted;
           "the hopeless hunted look on the prisoner's face"; "a
           glitter
 4971 5348 healthier adj 1: improved in health or physical condition [syn:
           {fitter}, {healthier}]
 4972 5068 gutter n 1: a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and
           carries away rainwater [syn: {gutter}, {trough}]
 4973 5096 elves n 1: an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency
           perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources;
 4974 5821 dignified adj 1: having or expressing dignity; especially formality
           or stateliness in bearing or appearance; "her dignified
 4975 4976 curl n 1: a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as
           formed by leaves or flower petals) [syn: {coil}, {whorl},
 4976 4989 cooling n 1: the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
           [syn: {cooling}, {chilling}, {temperature reduction}]
 4977 5019 brightness n 1: the location of a visual perception along a continuum
           from black to white [ant: {dullness}]
 4978 5651 wisely adv 1: in a wise manner; "she acted wisely when she invited
           her parents" [syn: {wisely}, {sagely}] [ant: {foolishly},
 4979 5104 steak n 1: a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or
           large fish
 4980 5022 rue n 1: European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green
           bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
 4981 5064 roast adj 1: (meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven [syn: {roast},
           {roasted}]
 4982 5175 refinement n 1: a highly developed state of perfection; having a
           flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great
           polish";
 4983 5219 psychiatrist n 1: a physician who specializes in psychiatry [syn:
           {psychiatrist}, {head-shrinker}, {shrink}]
 4984 5206 pervasive adj 1: spreading or spread throughout; "armed with
           permeative irony...he punctures affectations"; "the
           pervasive odor
 4985 5013 improbable adj 1: not likely to be true or to occur or to have
           occurred; "legislation on the question is highly
           unlikely"; "an
 4986 5052 Hamburg n 1: a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that
           was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today
           the
 4987 5259 diving n 1: an athletic competition that involves diving into water
           [syn: {diving}, {diving event}]
 4988 5031 differentiated adj 1: made different (especially in the course of
           development) or shown to be different; "the differentiated
           markings of
 4989 5153 cuckoo n 1: a man who is a stupid incompetent fool [syn: {fathead},
           {goof}, {goofball}, {bozo}, {jackass}, {goose}, {cuckoo},
 4990 5044 ceramic adj 1: of or relating to or made from a ceramic; "a ceramic
           dish"
 4991 5017 caretaker n 1: a custodian who is hired to take care of something
           (property or a person)
 4992 5033 advocacy n 1: active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the
           act of pleading or arguing for something [syn: {advocacy},
 4993 5587 workhouse n 1: a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to
           labor 2: a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up
           to 18
 4994 5007 suck n 1: the act of sucking [syn: {sucking}, {suck}, {suction}] v 1:
           draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the
 4995 5214 shivering adj 1: vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with
           fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze;
           "a
 4996 5008 reconsider v 1: consider again; give new consideration to; usually
           with a view to changing; "Won't you reconsider your
           decision?"
 4997 5399 primacy n 1: the state of being first in importance
 4998 5014 Johannesburg n 1: city in the northeastern part of South Africa near
           Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold
           industries
 4999 5015 guiding adj 1: exerting control or influence; "a guiding principle"
           2: showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing
           direction
 5000 5082 Greenpeace n 1: an international organization that works for
           environmental conservation and the preservation of
           endangered species
 5001 5180 gasp n 1: a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open; "she
           gave a gasp and fainted" [syn: {gasp}, {pant}]
 5002 5942 frowning adj 1: showing displeasure or anger
 5003 5016 entail n 1: land received by fee tail 2: the act of entailing
           property; the creation of a fee tail
 5004 5228 credentials n 1: a document attesting to the truth of certain stated
           facts [syn: {certificate}, {certification}, {credential},
 5005 5087 alienation n 1: the feeling of being alienated from other people
           [syn: {alienation}, {disaffection}, {estrangement}]
 5006 5284 treacherous adj 1: dangerously unstable and unpredictable;
           "treacherous winding roads"; "an unreliable trestle" [syn:
 5007 5161 shilling n 1: the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
           [syn: {Ugandan shilling}, {shilling}]
 5008 5094 razor n 1: edge tool used in shaving v 1: shave with a razor
 5009 5314 ornamental adj 1: serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose;
           "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were
 5010 5040 metric adj 1: based on the meter as a standard of measurement; "the
           metric system"; "metrical equivalents" [syn: {metric},
 5011 5346 lust n 1: a strong sexual desire [syn: {lecherousness}, {lust},
           {lustfulness}]
 5012 5494 knickers n 1: trousers ending above the knee [syn: {breeches}, {knee
           breeches}, {knee pants}, {knickerbockers}, {knickers}]
 5013 5148 improper adj 1: not suitable or right or appropriate; "slightly
           improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper
           medication";
 5014 5522 impairment n 1: the occurrence of a change for the worse [syn:
           {damage}, {harm}, {impairment}]
 5015 5189 hurdle n 1: a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over
           in certain races
 5016 5055 embark v 1: go on board [syn: {embark}, {ship}] [ant: {debark},
           {disembark}, {set down}]
 5017 5114 confines n 1: a bounded scope; "he stayed within the confines of the
           city"
 5018 5060 antigen n 1: any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an
           immune response in the body (especially the production of
 5019 5036 alight adj 1: lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set
           ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires
           were
 5020 5310 unionism n 1: the system or principles and theory of labor unions
           [syn: {unionism}, {trade unionism}]
 5021 5037 stately adj 1: impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an
           imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking
 5022 5183 rum adj 1: beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious
           hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang";
 5023 5184 roadside n 1: edge of a way or road or path; "flowers along the
           wayside" [syn: {wayside}, {roadside}]
 5024 5123 rhetorical adj 1: of or relating to rhetoric; "accepted two or three
           verbal and rhetorical changes I suggested"- W.A.White;
           "the
 5025 5398 racket n 1: a loud and disturbing noise 2: an illegal enterprise
           (such as extortion or fraud or drug
 5026 5560 predicament n 1: a situation from which extrication is difficult
           especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in
           a most
 5027 5048 password n 1: a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted
           group; "he forgot the password" [syn: {password},
           {watchword},
 5028 5042 involuntary adj 1: not subject to the control of the will;
           "involuntary manslaughter"; "involuntary servitude"; "an
           involuntary
 5029 5097 execute v 1: kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment; "In
           some states, criminals are executed" [syn: {execute}, {put
           to
 5030 5281 discrepancy n 1: a difference between conflicting facts or claims or
           opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion" [syn:
 5031 5306 Dane n 1: a native or inhabitant of Denmark
 5032 5059 coordinate adj 1: of equal importance, rank, or degree n 1: a number
           that identifies a position relative to an axis
 5033 5245 bump n 1: a lump on the body caused by a blow 2: something that
           bulges out or is protuberant or projects from
 5034 5086 birch adj 1: consisting of or made of wood of the birch tree [syn:
           {birch}, {birchen}, {birken}]
 5035 5061 awkwardly adv 1: in an awkward manner; "he bent awkwardly"
 5036 5168 anthropological adj 1: of or concerned with the science of
           anthropology; "anthropological studies"
 5037 5077 southeast adv 1: to, toward, or in the southeast [syn: {southeast},
           {south-east}, {sou'-east}]
 5038 5298 rouge n 1: makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the
           cheeks [syn: {rouge}, {paint}, {blusher}]
 5039 5329 potency n 1: the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he
           has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given
 5040 5041 narrator n 1: someone who tells a story [syn: {narrator},
           {storyteller}, {teller}]
 5041 5317 micro adj 1: extremely small in scale or scope or capability
 5042 5067 invoice n 1: an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or
           services rendered; "he paid his bill and left"; "send me
           an
 5043 5073 individuality n 1: the quality of being individual; "so absorbed by
           the movement that she lost all sense of individuality"
           [syn:
 5044 5227 creamy adj 1: of the color of cream; "creamy translucent pebbles" 2:
           thick like cream
 5045 5129 COD adv 1: collecting the charges upon delivery; "mail a package
           C.O.D." [syn: {C.O.D.}, {COD}, {cash on delivery}]
 5046 5172 vaccine n 1: immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead
           pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the
 5047 5137 suspiciously adv 1: with suspicion; "she regarded the food
           suspiciously"
 5048 5049 pessimistic adj 1: expecting the worst possible outcome [ant:
           {optimistic}]
 5049 5065 outstretched adj 1: fully extended especially in length; "a kitten
           with one paw outstretched"
 5050 5177 murmur n 1: a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by
           movement of the lips without the production of articulate
 5051 5956 inadequacy n 1: lack of an adequate quantity or number; "the
           inadequacy of unemployment benefits" [syn:
           {insufficiency}, {inadequacy},
 5052 5304 grease n 1: a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate
           machinery) [syn: {grease}, {lubricating oil}]
 5053 5319 graveyard n 1: a tract of land used for burials [syn: {cemetery},
           {graveyard}, {burial site}, {burial ground}, {burying
 5054 5164 embodied adj 1: possessing or existing in bodily form; "what seemed
           corporal melted as breath into the wind"- Shakespeare;
 5055 5258 embargo n 1: a government order imposing a trade barrier [syn:
           {embargo}, {trade embargo}, {trade stoppage}]
 5056 5075 depart v 1: move away from a place into another direction; "Go away
           before I start to cry"; "The train departs at noon" [syn:
 5057 5115 cursed adj 1: deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier;
           "villagers shun the area believing it to be cursed";
 5058 5084 contrasting adj 1: strikingly different; tending to contrast;
           "contrasting (or contrastive) colors" [syn: {contrasting},
 5059 5113 carrot n 1: deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant 2:
           perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many
 5060 5071 assign v 1: give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a
           task to (a person) [syn: {delegate}, {designate},
           {depute},
 5061 5166 amazingly adv 1: in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise;
           "amazingly, he finished medical school in three years"
           [syn:
 5062 5134 unnatural adj 1: not in accordance with or determined by nature;
           contrary to nature; "an unnatural death"; "the child's
           unnatural
 5063 5072 underestimate n 1: an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is
           less than the true or actual value [syn: {underestimate},
 5064 5217 reasoned adj 1: logically valid; "a sound argument" [syn: {reasoned},
           {sound}, {well-grounded}]
 5065 5274 poised adj 1: marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for
           action; "a gull in poised flight"; "George's poised
 5066 5080 monumental adj 1: relating or belonging to or serving as a monument;
           "the use of the arch in monumental architecture";
           "monumental
 5067 5223 inspire v 1: heighten or intensify; "These paintings exalt the
           imagination" [syn: {inspire}, {animate}, {invigorate},
 5068 5109 gratefully adv 1: with appreciation; in a grateful manner; "he
           accepted my offer appreciatively" [syn: {appreciatively},
 5069 5199 conceivable adj 1: capable of being imagined; "that is one possible
           answer" [syn: {conceivable}, {imaginable}]
 5070 5309 brilliance n 1: a light within the field of vision that is brighter
           than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted; "a
           glare of
 5071 5246 awaited adj 1: expected hopefully [syn: {anticipated}, {awaited(p)},
           {hoped-for}]
 5072 5117 uniformed adj 1: dressed in a uniform; "uniformed policemen lined the
           President's route"
 5073 5178 individualism n 1: the quality of being individual; "so absorbed by
           the movement that she lost all sense of individuality"
           [syn:
 5074 5242 enlightenment n 1: education that results in understanding and the
           spread of knowledge [ant: {unenlightenment}]
 5075 5353 dreaded adj 1: causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war"; "an
           awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so
 5076 6052 staging n 1: the production of a drama on the stage [syn: {theatrical
           production}, {staging}]
 5077 5138 settlor n 1: (law) a person who creates a trust by giving real or
           personal property in trust to a trustee for the benefit of
 5078 5142 rebuilding n 1: building again
 5079 5477 prehistoric adj 1: belonging to or existing in times before recorded
           history; "prehistoric settlements"; "prehistoric peoples"
 5080 6107 misuse n 1: improper or excessive use; "alcohol abuse"; "the abuse of
           public funds" [syn: {misuse}, {abuse}]
 5081 5108 loaf n 1: a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before
           eating [syn: {loaf of bread}, {loaf}]
 5082 5197 heterosexual adj 1: sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
           [ant: {bisexual}, {homosexual}]
 5083 5803 eternity n 1: time without end [syn: {eternity}, {infinity}] 2: a
           state of eternal existence believed in some religions to
 5084 5200 contraception n 1: birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or
           intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery [syn:
 5085 5500 cannabis n 1: any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual
           with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers;
           yields
 5086 5502 blackness n 1: the quality or state of the achromatic color of least
           lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) [syn:
 5087 5130 baseball n 1: a ball game played with a bat and ball between two
           teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to
           score runs;
 5088 5323 Ayrshire n 1: hardy breed of dairy cattle from Ayr, Scotland
 5089 5100 wedge n 1: any shape that is triangular in cross section [syn:
           {wedge}, {wedge shape}, {cuneus}]
 5090 5122 stony adj 1: abounding in rocks or stones; "rocky fields"; "stony
           ground"; "bouldery beaches" [syn: {rocky}, {bouldery},
 5091 5092 starring adj 1: indicating the most important performer or role; "the
           leading man"; "prima ballerina"; "prima donna"; "a star
 5092 5203 sperm n 1: the male reproductive cell; the male gamete; "a sperm is
           mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular
 5093 5194 relentless adj 1: not to be placated or appeased or moved by
           entreaty; "grim determination"; "grim necessity";
           "Russia's final
 5094 5141 ramp n 1: an inclined surface connecting two levels [syn: {ramp},
           {incline}]
 5095 5448 Kasparov n 1: Azerbaijani chess master who became world champion in
           1985 by defeating Anatoli Karpov (born in 1963) [syn:
 5096 5127 foyer n 1: a large entrance or reception room or area [syn:
           {anteroom}, {antechamber}, {entrance hall}, {hall},
 5097 5163 forceful adj 1: characterized by or full of force or strength (often
           but not necessarily physical); "a forceful speaker"; "a
 5098 5128 distraction n 1: mental turmoil; "he drives me to distraction" 2: an
           obstacle to attention
 5099 5243 bum adj 1: of very poor quality; flimsy [syn: {bum}, {cheap},
           {cheesy}, {chintzy}, {crummy}, {punk}, {sleazy}, {tinny}]
 5100 5789 wight n 1: a human being; `wight' is an archaic term [syn:
           {creature}, {wight}]
 5101 5102 tending adj 1: (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward;
           "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I
           am
 5102 5193 tenderness n 1: a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
           2: a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched); "the
           best
 5103 5489 teasing adj 1: playfully vexing (especially by ridicule); "his face
           wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"-
           Lawrence
 5104 5381 symbolism n 1: a system of symbols and symbolic representations 2:
           the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
           [syn:
 5105 5107 muster n 1: a gathering of military personnel for duty; "he was
           thrown in the brig for missing muster"
 5106 5143 misfortune n 1: unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an
           unfortunate event [syn: {misfortune}, {bad luck}]
 5107 5255 malt n 1: a milkshake made with malt powder [syn: {malted}, {malt},
           {malted milk}]
 5108 5238 legendary adj 1: so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a
           legend; "the legendary exploits of the arctic
 5109 5208 glittering adj 1: having brief brilliant points or flashes of light;
           "bugle beads all aglitter"; "glinting eyes"; "glinting
           water";
 5110 5257 Gibraltar n 1: location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a
           limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain;
           strategically
 5111 5374 dye n 1: a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g.
           fabrics or hair [syn: {dye}, {dyestuff}]
 5112 5354 dial n 1: the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours 2: the
           control on a radio or television set that is used for
 5113 5264 courageous adj 1: possessing or displaying courage; able to face and
           deal with danger or fear without flinching; "Familiarity
           with
 5114 5261 cone n 1: any cone-shaped artifact 2: a shape whose base is a circle
           and whose sides taper up to a
 5115 5440 Carson n 1: United States biologist remembered for her opposition to
           the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife
 5116 5132 uprising n 1: organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which
           one faction tries to wrest control from another [syn:
 5117 5268 undergrowth n 1: the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.)
           growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest [syn:
 5118 5135 tonic adj 1: of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in
           muscles or tissue; "a tonic reflex"; "tonic muscle
 5119 5232 terminate v 1: bring to an end or halt; "She ended their friendship
           when she found out that he had once been convicted of a
           crime";
 5120 5459 superbly adv 1: (used as an intensifier) extremely well; "her voice
           is superbly disciplined"; "the colors changed wondrously
 5121 5531 sec adj 1: (of champagne) moderately dry [syn: {sec}, {unsweet}] n 1:
           1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the
 5122 5139 scanner n 1: someone who scans verse to determine the number and
           prosodic value of the syllables
 5123 6117 restricting adj 1: restricting the scope or freedom of action [syn:
           {confining}, {constraining}, {constrictive}, {limiting},
 5124 5186 ongoing adj 1: currently happening; "an ongoing economic crisis"
           [syn: {ongoing}, {on-going}]
 5125 5150 harshly adv 1: in a harsh or unkind manner; "`That's enough!,' he cut
           in harshly"
 5126 5198 gum n 1: a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
           [syn: {chewing gum}, {gum}]
 5127 5293 freelance adj 1: working for yourself [syn: {freelance}, {free-
           lance}, {self-employed}] [ant: {salaried}]
 5128 5152 dietary adj 1: of or relating to the diet; "dietary restrictions"
           [syn: {dietary}, {dietetic}, {dietetical}]
 5129 5154 cop n 1: uncomplimentary terms for a policeman [syn: {bull}, {cop},
           {copper}, {fuzz}, {pig}]
 5130 5169 briefcase n 1: a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or
           books
 5131 5632 advantageous adj 1: giving an advantage; "a contract advantageous to
           our country"; "socially advantageous to entertain often"
 5132 5730 verification n 1: additional proof that something that was believed
           (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils
           provided
 5133 5326 vengeance n 1: the act of taking revenge (harming someone in
           retaliation for something harmful that they have done)
           especially in
 5134 5249 uneasily adv 1: with anxiety or apprehension; "we watched anxiously"
           [syn: {anxiously}, {uneasily}, {apprehensively}]
 5135 5159 thrilled adj 1: feeling intense pleasurable excitement
 5136 5158 tasty adj 1: pleasing to the sense of taste; "a tasty morsel" [ant:
           {tasteless}]
 5137 5174 synonymous adj 1: (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
           [ant: {antonymous}]
 5138 5285 spat n 1: a quarrel about petty points [syn: {bicker}, {bickering},
           {spat}, {tiff}, {squabble}, {pettifoggery}, {fuss}]
 5139 5205 scanning n 1: the process of translating photographs into a digital
           form that can be recognized by a computer
 5140 5216 Romanov n 1: a member of the imperial family that ruled Russia [syn:
           {Romanov}, {Romanoff}]
 5141 5185 respite n 1: a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort [syn:
           {reprieve}, {respite}]
 5142 5778 refurbishment n 1: the state of being restored to its former good
           condition; "the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house"
           [syn:
 5143 5254 Nobel n 1: Swedish chemist remembered for his invention of dynamite
           and for the bequest that created the Nobel prizes
 5144 5195 metaphysical adj 1: pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics;
           "metaphysical philosophy"
 5145 5696 locus n 1: the scene of any event or action (especially the place of
           a meeting) [syn: {venue}, {locale}, {locus}]
 5146 5149 investigator n 1: a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
           [syn: {research worker}, {researcher}, {investigator}]
 5147 5581 inscription n 1: letters inscribed (especially words engraved or
           carved) on something [syn: {inscription}, {lettering}]
 5148 5196 infringement n 1: an act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he
           claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth
           Amendment" [syn:
 5149 5162 illegitimate adj 1: contrary to or forbidden by law; "an illegitimate
           seizure of power"; "illicit trade"; "an outlaw strike";
           "unlawful
 5150 5420 gloss n 1: an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
           [syn: {gloss}, {rubric}]
 5151 5225 Glenn n 1: made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United
           States astronaut in 1962; later in United States Senate
 5152 5422 distracted adj 1: having the attention diverted especially because of
           anxiety [syn: {distracted}, {distrait}]
 5153 5226 cooler n 1: a refrigerator for cooling liquids [syn: {cooler}, {ice
           chest}]
 5154 5602 Cam n 1: a river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to
           join the Ouse River [syn: {Cam}, {River Cam}, {Cam
 5155 5181 calibre n 1: a degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality
           of students has risen"; "an executive of low caliber"
           [syn:
 5156 5170 Augustus n 1: Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and
           became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and
           Cleopatra in 31
 5157 6135 Yugoslav adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of the former
           country of Yugoslavia or its people or languages;
           "Yugoslavian
 5158 5173 tort n 1: (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be
           brought [syn: {tort}, {civil wrong}]
 5159 5565 thriving adj 1: very lively and profitable; "flourishing businesses";
           "a palmy time for stockbrokers"; "a prosperous new
 5160 5231 Terence n 1: dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose
           comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
           [syn:
 5161 5251 stillness n 1: (poetic) tranquil silence; "the still of the night"
           [syn: {hush}, {stillness}, {still}]
 5162 5222 intestine n 1: the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach
           and the anus [syn: {intestine}, {bowel}, {gut}]
 5163 5240 forcibly adv 1: in a forcible manner; "keep in mind the dangers of
           imposing our own values and prejudices too forcibly"
 5164 5497 flap n 1: any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge;
           hangs loose or projects freely; "he wrote on the flap of
 5165 5241 feat n 1: a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the
           book was her finest effort" [syn: {feat}, {effort},
 5166 5358 Boswell n 1: Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel
           Johnson (1740-1795) [syn: {Boswell}, {James Boswell}]
 5167 5308 barman n 1: an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a
           bar [syn: {bartender}, {barman}, {barkeep}, {barkeeper},
 5168 5201 authorized adj 1: endowed with authority [syn: {authorized},
           {authorised}] [ant: {unauthorised}, {unauthorized}]
 5169 5229 allegation n 1: (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in
           a court of law); "an allegation of malpractice"
 5170 5361 adjustable adj 1: capable of being changed so as to match or fit;
           "adjustable seat belts"
 5171 6015 womb n 1: a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females;
           contains the developing fetus [syn: {uterus}, {womb}]
 5172 5211 viscount n 1: (in various countries) a son or younger brother or a
           count 2: a British peer who ranks below an earl and above
           a baron
 5173 5212 taut adj 1: pulled or drawn tight; "taut sails"; "a tight drumhead";
           "a tight rope" [syn: {taut}, {tight}]
 5174 5340 simplistic adj 1: characterized by extreme and often misleading
           simplicity; "a simplistic theory of the universe";
           "simplistic
 5175 5252 residue n 1: matter that remains after something has been removed 2:
           something left after other parts have been taken away;
           "there
 5176 5330 Peking n 1: capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei
           province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city
 5177 5237 Miami n 1: a member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living
           in northern Indiana and southern Michigan
 5178 5179 insignificant adj 1: not worthy of notice [syn: {insignificant},
           {undistinguished}]
 5179 5188 inhibited adj 1: held back or restrained or prevented; "in certain
           conditions previously inhibited conditioned reactions can
 5180 5698 gripping adj 1: capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a
           fascinating story" [syn: {absorbing}, {engrossing},
 5181 5484 chairmanship n 1: the position of chairman
 5182 5379 trickle n 1: flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of
           liquid; "there's a drip through the roof" [syn: {drip},
 5183 5271 rib n 1: support resembling the rib of an animal 2: any of the 12
           pairs of curved arches of bone extending from
 5184 5218 rendering n 1: a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic
           role etc.; "they heard a live rendition of three pieces by
 5185 5272 recollection n 1: the ability to recall past occurrences [syn:
           {remembrance}, {recollection}, {anamnesis}]
 5186 5234 proprietary adj 1: protected by trademark or patent or copyright;
           made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive
           rights;
 5187 5221 marina n 1: a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers
 5188 5256 incidental adj 1: (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or
           subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a
 5189 5548 hardened adj 1: used of persons; emotionally hardened; "faced a case-
           hardened judge" [syn: {case-hardened}, {hardened}, {hard-
 5190 5352 formative adj 1: capable of forming new cells and tissues; "a
           formative zone in developing bone"
 5191 5244 apartheid n 1: a social policy or racial segregation involving
           political and economic and legal discrimination against
           people who
 5192 5267 WI n 1: a midwestern state in north central United States [syn:
           {Wisconsin}, {Badger State}, {WI}]
 5193 5311 Todd n 1: Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure
           of nucleic acids (born in 1907) [syn: {Todd}, {Sir
 5194 5544 redevelopment n 1: the act of improving by renewing and restoring;
           "they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the
           entire
 5195 5289 Nepal n 1: a small landlocked Asian country high in the Himalayas
           between India and China [syn: {Nepal}, {Kingdom of Nepal}]
 5196 5642 intravenous adj 1: within or by means of a vein; "an intravenous
           inflammation"; "intravenous feeding" [syn: {intravenous},
 5197 5224 greed n 1: excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially
           more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
 5198 5292 gen n 1: informal term for information; "give me the gen on your new
           line of computers"
 5199 5210 concurrent adj 1: occurring or operating at the same time; "a series
           of coincident events" [syn: {coincident}, {coincidental},
 5200 5357 centenary adj 1: of or relating to or completing a period of 100
           years; "centennial celebration" [syn: {centennial},
           {centenary}]
 5201 5247 burglar n 1: a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
 5202 5390 boldly adv 1: with boldness, in a bold manner; "we must tackle these
           tasks boldly"
 5203 5428 stormy adj 1: (especially of weather) affected or characterized by
           storms or commotion; "a stormy day"; "wide and stormy
 5204 5270 stair n 1: support consisting of a place to rest the foot while
           ascending or descending a stairway; "he paused on the
 5205 5394 Sidney n 1: English poet (1554-1586) [syn: {Sidney}, {Sir Philip
           Sidney}]
 5206 5236 pious adj 1: having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity;
           "pious readings" [ant: {impious}]
 5207 6019 liking n 1: a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment; "I've always had a
           liking for reading"; "she developed a liking for gin"
           [ant:
 5208 5465 haste n 1: overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon
           regretted his haste" [syn: {haste}, {hastiness}, {hurry},
 5209 5526 excursion n 1: a journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions
           to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after
 5210 5355 coaching n 1: the job of a professional coach [syn: {coaching},
           {coaching job}]
 5211 5362 volcano n 1: a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of
           some other planet) through which molten lava and gases
           erupt
 5212 5514 tentatively adv 1: in a tentative manner; "we agreed tentatively on a
           dinner date"
 5213 5864 Tanzania n 1: a republic in eastern Africa [syn: {Tanzania}, {United
           Republic of Tanzania}]
 5214 5215 sequential adj 1: in regular succession without gaps; "serial
           concerts" [syn: {consecutive}, {sequent}, {sequential},
           {serial},
 5215 5250 scrub adj 1: (of domestic animals) not selectively bred n 1: dense
           vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
 5216 5233 rubble n 1: the remains of something that has been destroyed or
           broken up [syn: {debris}, {dust}, {junk}, {rubble},
           {detritus}]
 5217 5980 Roosevelt n 1: 32nd President of the United States; elected four
           times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression
           and led
 5218 5690 randomly adv 1: in a random manner; "the houses were randomly
           scattered"; "bullets were fired into the crowd at random"
           [syn:
 5219 5235 precedence n 1: status established in order of importance or urgency;
           "...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of
 5220 5418 pluralism n 1: a social organization in which diversity of racial or
           religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
 5221 5344 notification n 1: an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its
           own initiative [syn: {presentment}, {notification}]
 5222 5276 insecurity n 1: the state of being subject to danger or injury [ant:
           {security}]
 5223 5277 incomprehensible adj 1: incapable of being explained or accounted
           for; "inexplicable errors"; "left the house at three in
           the
 5224 5372 hugely adv 1: extremely; "he was enormously popular" [syn:
           {enormously}, {tremendously}, {hugely}, {staggeringly}]
 5225 5405 grange n 1: an outlying farm
 5226 5282 cycling n 1: the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle
 5227 5424 catastrophe n 1: an event resulting in great loss and misfortune;
           "the whole city was affected by the irremediable
           calamity"; "the
 5228 5335 candy n 1: a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined
           with fruit or nuts [syn: {candy}, {confect}]
 5229 5325 beneficiary adj 1: having or arising from a benefice; "a beneficiary
           baron" n 1: the recipient of funds or other benefits [syn:
 5230 5327 twilight adj 1: lighted by or as if by twilight; "The dusky night
           rides down the sky/And ushers in the morn"-Henry Fielding;
           "the
 5231 5456 tile n 1: a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or
           linoleum) used to cover surfaces
 5232 5328 teens n 1: the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20 2: all the
           numbers that end in -teen
 5233 5867 rewarding adj 1: providing personal satisfaction; "a rewarding career
           as a paramedic" [ant: {unrewarding}]
 5234 5300 pumped adj 1: tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of
           adrenaline; "we were really pumped up for the race"; "he
 5235 5253 placebo n 1: an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or
           to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a
           drug
 5236 5417 occupier n 1: someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged
           period or who was born there [syn: {resident}, {occupant},
 5237 5692 Normandy n 1: a former province of northwestern France on the English
           channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie
 5238 5345 lifelong adj 1: continuing through life; "a lifelong friend"; "from
           lifelong habit"; "his lifelong study of Greek art" [syn:
 5239 5659 Hercules n 1: (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength;
           performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality [syn:
 5240 5549 fracture n 1: breaking of hard tissue such as bone; "it was a nasty
           fracture"; "the break seems to have been caused by a fall"
 5241 5280 flattened adj 1: having been flattened [syn: {planate}, {flattened}]
 5242 5349 excise n 1: a tax that is measured by the amount of business done
           (not on property or income from real estate) [syn:
           {excise},
 5243 5486 bud n 1: a partially opened flower 2: a swelling on a plant stem
           consisting of overlapping immature
 5244 5324 boarding n 1: the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or
           aircraft [syn: {boarding}, {embarkation}, {embarkment}]
 5245 5265 automation n 1: the act of implementing the control of equipment with
           advanced technology; usually involving electronic
           hardware;
 5246 5469 articulated adj 1: consisting of segments held together by joints
           [syn: {articulated}, {articulate}] [ant: {unarticulated}]
 5247 5266 archaic adj 1: so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier
           period; "a ramshackle antediluvian tenement";
 5248 6610 wreckage n 1: the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked;
           "they searched the wreckage for signs of survivors"
 5249 5488 unease n 1: physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
           [syn: {malaise}, {unease}, {uneasiness}]
 5250 5365 survivor n 1: one who lives through affliction; "the survivors of the
           fire were taken to a hospital" [syn: {survivor},
 5251 5458 sculptor n 1: an artist who creates sculptures [syn: {sculptor},
           {sculpturer}, {carver}, {statue maker}]
 5252 5853 revise n 1: the act of rewriting something [syn: {revision},
           {revisal}, {revise}, {rescript}]
 5253 5475 OPEC n 1: an organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a
           common policy for the production and sale of petroleum
 5254 5383 miner n 1: laborer who works in a mine [syn: {miner}, {mineworker}]
 5255 5288 mentality n 1: a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that
           determines how you will interpret and respond to
           situations
 5256 5433 insistent adj 1: repetitive and persistent; "the bluejay's insistent
           cry" [syn: {insistent}, {repetitive}]
 5257 5332 hurrying adj 1: moving with great haste; "affection for this hurrying
           driving...little man"; "lashed the scurrying horses"
 5258 5450 Edgar n 1: the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria
           when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to
           the
 5259 5376 delicately adv 1: in a delicate manner; "finely shaped features";
           "her fine drawn body" [syn: {finely}, {fine},
           {delicately},
 5260 5307 dearly adv 1: in a sincere and heartfelt manner; "I would dearly love
           to know" [syn: {dearly}, {in a heartfelt way}]
 5261 5263 cured adj 1: freed from illness or injury; "the patient appears
           cured"; "the incision is healed"; "appears to be entirely
 5262 5336 crawl n 1: a very slow movement; "the traffic advanced at a crawl" 2:
           a swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead
 5263 5585 comforting adj 1: providing freedom from worry [syn: {comforting},
           {cheering}, {satisfying}]
 5264 5294 Chernobyl n 1: a city in north central Ukraine; site of a major
           disaster at a nuclear power plant (26 April 1986)
 5265 5338 auspices n 1: kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was
           held under the auspices of the city council" [syn:
           {auspices},
 5266 5454 arched adj 1: constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches;
           "an arched passageway"
 5267 6014 Zen n 1: school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can
           come through meditation and intuition rather than
 5268 5393 vine n 1: a plant with a weak stem that derives support from
           climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
 5269 5542 sensing n 1: the perception that something has occurred or some state
           exists; "early detection can often lead to a cure" [syn:
 5270 5395 schizophrenia n 1: any of several psychotic disorders characterized
           by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and
 5271 5543 rip n 1: a dissolute man in fashionable society [syn: {rake},
           {rakehell}, {profligate}, {rip}, {blood}, {roue}]
 5272 5273 respondent adj 1: replying; "an answering glance"; "an answering
           smile" [syn: {answering}, {respondent}]
 5273 5533 recognisable adj 1: capable of being recognized [syn: {recognizable},
           {recognisable}, {placeable}]
 5274 5275 Prussian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Prussia or its
           inhabitants; "Prussian officers"; "Prussian aristocracy"
 5275 5315 passionately adv 1: with passion; "she kissed him passionately" 2: in
           a stormy or violent manner [syn: {stormily},
 5276 5290 inherit v 1: obtain from someone after their death; "I inherited a
           castle from my French grandparents"
 5277 5278 Indonesian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Indonesia or
           its people or languages
 5278 5302 incompetence n 1: lack of physical or intellectual ability or
           qualifications [syn: {incompetence}, {incompetency}] [ant:
           {competence},
 5279 7740 grazing n 1: the act of grazing [syn: {graze}, {grazing}] 2: the act
           of brushing against while passing [syn: {grazing},
 5280 5305 editing n 1: putting something (as a literary work or a legislative
           bill) into acceptable form [syn: {editing}, {redaction}]
 5281 5584 discouraged adj 1: made less hopeful or enthusiastic; "desperate
           demoralized people looking for work"; "felt discouraged by
           the
 5282 5409 coil n 1: a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous
           series of loops; "a coil of rope" [syn: {coil}, {spiral},
 5283 5322 Austen n 1: English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of
           middle-class families (1775-1817) [syn: {Austen}, {Jane
 5284 5425 taxable adj 1: (of goods or funds) subject to taxation; "taxable
           income"; "nonexempt property" [syn: {taxable},
 5285 5286 stature n 1: high level of respect gained by impressive development
           or achievement; "a man of great stature"
 5286 5312 scattering n 1: a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly;
           "the first scatterings of green"; "a sprinkling of grey at
           his
 5287 5401 minded adj 1: (used in combination) mentally oriented toward
           something specified; "civic-minded"; "career-minded"
 5288 5521 melting adj 1: becoming liquid [syn: {liquescent}, {melting}] n 1:
           the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to
 5289 5316 McCarthy n 1: United States satirical novelist and literary critic
           (1912-1989) [syn: {McCarthy}, {Mary McCarthy}, {Mary
 5290 5331 intellect n 1: knowledge and intellectual ability; "he reads to
           improve his mind"; "he has a keen intellect" [syn: {mind},
 5291 5783 instruct v 1: impart skills or knowledge to; "I taught them French";
           "He instructed me in building a boat" [syn: {teach},
           {learn},
 5292 5872 gym n 1: athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
           [syn: {gymnasium}, {gym}]
 5293 5320 experimentation n 1: the testing of an idea; "it was an experiment in
           living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories"
           [syn:
 5294 5356 carriageway n 1: one of the two sides of a motorway where traffic
           travels in one direction only usually in two or three
           lanes
 5295 5634 vain adj 1: characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated
           sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an
 5296 6510 tow n 1: the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a
           hitch or rope; "the truck gave him a tow to the garage"
 5297 5504 Sinclair n 1: United States writer whose novels argued for social
           reform (1878-1968) [syn: {Sinclair}, {Upton Sinclair},
           {Upton
 5298 5896 rugged adj 1: sturdy and strong in constitution or construction;
           enduring; "with a house full of boys you have to have
 5299 5962 quay n 1: wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
 5300 5476 prophet n 1: an authoritative person who divines the future [syn:
           {prophet}, {prophesier}, {oracle}, {seer}, {vaticinator}]
 5301 5675 lightweight adj 1: weighing relatively little compared with another
           item or object of similar use; "a lightweight fabric";
 5302 5610 informing n 1: to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the
           law (usually in return for favors) [syn: {informing},
 5303 5765 inflationary adj 1: associated with or tending to cause increases in
           inflation; "inflationary prices" [ant: {deflationary}]
 5304 5678 humane adj 1: pertaining to or concerned with the humanities;
           "humanistic studies"; "a humane education" [syn:
 5305 5525 footballer n 1: an athlete who plays American football [syn:
           {football player}, {footballer}]
 5306 5435 diversification n 1: the act of introducing variety (especially in
           investments or in the variety of goods and services
           offered); "my
 5307 5451 detrimental adj 1: (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or
           injury; "damaging to career and reputation"; "the
           reporter's
 5308 5539 Burma n 1: a mountainous republic in southeastern Asia on the Bay of
           Bengal; "much opium is grown in Myanmar" [syn: {Myanmar},
 5309 5392 amplitude n 1: (physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave
           2: the property of copious abundance [syn: {amplitude},
 5310 5414 unconsciously adv 1: without awareness; "she jumped up unconsciously
           when he entered the room" [ant: {consciously}]
 5311 7423 toddler n 1: a young child [syn: {toddler}, {yearling}, {tot},
           {bambino}]
 5312 5313 suitability n 1: the quality of having the properties that are right
           for a specific purpose; "an important requirement is
           suitability
 5313 5445 spotlight n 1: a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the
           limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full
 5314 5367 preacher n 1: someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel [syn:
           {preacher}, {preacher man}, {sermonizer}, {sermoniser}]
 5315 5691 parsley n 1: annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves [syn:
           {parsley}, {Petroselinum crispum}]
 5316 5318 morals n 1: motivation based on ideas of right and wrong [syn:
           {ethical motive}, {ethics}, {morals}, {morality}]
 5317 5753 matron n 1: a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who
           is staid and dignified
 5318 5343 Macbeth n 1: king of Scotland (died in 1057)
 5319 5800 glove n 1: the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball [syn:
           {baseball glove}, {glove}, {baseball mitt}, {mitt}]
 5320 5350 fuse n 1: an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of
           electrical current when it is overloaded [syn: {fuse},
 5321 6293 crag n 1: a steep rugged rock or cliff
 5322 5503 battalion n 1: an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and
           three or more companies
 5323 6112 Aristotle n 1: one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian
           philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the
           Great (384-322 BC)
 5324 5360 alarming adj 1: frightening because of an awareness of danger [ant:
           {unalarming}]
 5325 5391 ache n 1: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain [syn:
           {ache}, {aching}]
 5326 5412 unthinkable adj 1: incapable of being conceived or considered [ant:
           {thinkable}]
 5327 5635 tuck n 1: eatables (especially sweets) 2: (sports) a bodily position
           adopted in some sports (such as
 5328 5426 thematic adj 1: relating to or constituting a topic of discourse 2:
           of or relating to a melodic subject [ant: {unthematic}]
 5329 5382 preface n 1: a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
           [syn: {foreword}, {preface}, {prolusion}]
 5330 5561 oblivious adj 1: (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious
           awareness of; "oblivious of the mounting pressures for
           political
 5331 5347 interrogation n 1: a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he
           asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his
 5332 5537 herring n 1: valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of
           northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
 5333 6089 em n 1: a quad with a square body; "since `em quad' is hard to
           distinguish from `en quad', printers sometimes called it a
 5334 5889 elastic adj 1: capable of resuming original shape after stretching or
           compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and
 5335 5825 cradle n 1: a baby bed with sides and rockers 2: where something
           originated or was nurtured in its early
 5336 5377 copying n 1: an act of copying
 5337 5388 complexion n 1: the coloring of a person's face [syn: {complexion},
           {skin color}, {skin colour}]
 5338 5442 belongings n 1: something owned; any tangible or intangible
           possession that is owned by someone; "that hat is my
           property"; "he is a
 5339 5604 worthless adj 1: lacking in usefulness or value; "a worthless idler"
           [ant: {valuable}]
 5340 5397 symptomatic adj 1: characteristic or indicative of a disease; "a
           diagnostic sign of yellow fever"; "a rash symptomatic of
           scarlet
 5341 5342 postman n 1: a man who delivers the mail [syn: {mailman}, {postman},
           {mail carrier}, {letter carrier}, {carrier}]
 5342 5493 portal n 1: a grand and imposing entrance (often extended
           metaphorically); "the portals of the cathedral"; "the
 5343 5368 morbidity n 1: the relative incidence of a particular disease 2: an
           abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind; "his fear of
 5344 5507 Modigliani n 1: Italian painter and sculptor (1884-1920) [syn:
           {Modigliani}, {Amedeo Modigliano}]
 5345 5385 lure n 1: qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of
           reward [syn: {lure}, {enticement}, {come-on}]
 5346 6006 lottery n 1: something that is regarded as a chance event; "the
           election was just a lottery to them"
 5347 5369 interruption n 1: an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity;
           "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a
           gap in
 5348 5466 gallon n 1: United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785
           liters [syn: {gallon}, {gal}]
 5349 5482 futile adj 1: producing no result or effect; "a futile effort"; "the
           therapy was ineffectual"; "an otiose undertaking"; "an
 5350 5351 fried adj 1: cooked by frying in fat [syn: {fried}, {deep-fried}]
 5351 5373 fluent adj 1: smooth and unconstrained in movement; "a long, smooth
           stride"; "the fluid motion of a cat"; "the liquid grace
 5352 5481 earnest adj 1: characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the
           validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in
 5353 5434 durable adj 1: existing for a long time; "hopes for a durable peace";
           "a long-lasting friendship" [syn: {durable}, {lasting},
 5354 5804 depletion n 1: the act of decreasing something markedly 2: the state
           of being depleted
 5355 5501 crucially adv 1: to a crucial degree; "crucially important";
           "crucially, he must meet us at the airport"
 5356 5407 correlated adj 1: mutually related [syn: {correlative}, {correlate},
           {correlated}]
 5357 5437 center adj 1: equally distant from the extremes [syn: {center(a)},
           {halfway}, {middle(a)}, {midway}]
 5358 5359 buoyant adj 1: tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas;
           "buoyant balloons"; "buoyant balsawood boats"; "a floaty
 5359 5745 Browne n 1: English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels
           (1815-1882) [syn: {Browne}, {Hablot Knight Browne},
           {Phiz}]
 5360 5614 banquet n 1: a ceremonial dinner party for many people [syn:
           {banquet}, {feast}]
 5361 5441 arousal n 1: the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal
           of emotions" [syn: {arousal}, {rousing}]
 5362 5564 voiced adj 1: produced with vibration of the vocal cords; "a
           frequently voiced opinion"; "voiced consonants such as `b'
           and `g'
 5363 6509 ubiquitous adj 1: being present everywhere at once [syn:
           {omnipresent}, {ubiquitous}]
 5364 5688 therein adv 1: (formal) in or into that thing or place; "they can
           read therein what our plans are" [syn: {therein}, {in
           this},
 5365 5792 securely adv 1: in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger;
           "she held the child securely" [syn: {securely}, {firmly}]
 5366 5461 poultry n 1: a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended
           from the red jungle fowl [syn: {domestic fowl}, {fowl},
 5367 5463 plead v 1: appeal or request earnestly; "I pleaded with him to stop"
           2: offer as an excuse or plea; "She was pleading insanity"
 5368 5480 Melbourne n 1: a resort town in east central Florida 2: the capital
           of Victoria state and 2nd largest Australian
 5369 5523 jewel n 1: a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece
           of jewelry [syn: {jewel}, {gem}, {precious stone}]
 5370 5386 highland adj 1: used of high or hilly country [syn: {upland},
           {highland(a)}] [ant: {lowland}]
 5371 6566 groin n 1: the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh
           with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often
 5372 5562 golfer n 1: someone who plays the game of golf [syn: {golfer}, {golf
           player}, {linksman}]
 5373 5496 forecasting n 1: a statement made about the future [syn:
           {prediction}, {foretelling}, {forecasting},
           {prognostication}]
 5374 5903 duo n 1: two items of the same kind [syn: {couple}, {pair},
           {twosome}, {twain}, {brace}, {span}, {yoke}, {couplet},
 5375 5627 dishonest adj 1: deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or
           defraud or deceive [syn: {dishonest}, {dishonorable}]
           [ant:
 5376 5406 defiant adj 1: boldly resisting authority or an opposing force;
           "brought up to be aggressive and defiant"; "a defiant
           attitude"
 5377 5806 crowned adj 1: having an (artificial) crown on a tooth; "had many
           crowned teeth" [ant: {uncrowned}]
 5378 5731 unsuccessfully adv 1: without success; "she tried unsuccessfully to
           persuade him to buy a new car" [ant: {successfully}]
 5379 6741 tracing n 1: the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline 2: a
           drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet
           of
 5380 5975 technician n 1: someone whose occupation involves training in a
           specific technical process
 5381 5427 stratification n 1: the act or process or arranging persons into
           classes or social strata
 5382 5672 offeror n 1: someone who presents something to another for acceptance
           or rejection [syn: {offerer}, {offeror}]
 5383 5479 modernist n 1: an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous
           styles
 5384 5740 Lisbon n 1: capital and largest city and economic and cultural center
           of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus
 5385 5547 lateral adj 1: situated at or extending to the side; "the lateral
           branches of a tree"; "shot out sidelong boughs"- Tennyson
 5386 5387 gorge n 1: a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it) 2:
           a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) [syn:
 5387 5717 ginger adj 1: (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright
           orange- brown color; "a man with gingery hair and bright
           blue
 5388 5389 complication n 1: the act or process of complicating 2: a situation
           or condition that is complex or confused; "her
 5389 5408 carp n 1: the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked
           or braised
 5390 5633 Bradley n 1: United States politician who was elected the first black
           mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998) [syn: {Bradley}, {Thomas
 5391 5410 benevolent adj 1: intending or showing kindness; "a benevolent
           society" 2: showing or motivated by sympathy and
           understanding and
 5392 5468 athlete n 1: a person trained to compete in sports [syn: {athlete},
           {jock}]
 5393 5413 undergraduate n 1: a university student who has not yet received a
           first degree [syn: {undergraduate}, {undergrad}]
 5394 5396 summon v 1: call in an official matter, such as to attend court [syn:
           {summon}, {summons}, {cite}]
 5395 5429 strive v 1: attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our
           customers happy" [syn: {endeavor}, {endeavour}, {strive}]
 5396 5444 stamina n 1: enduring strength and energy [syn: {stamina}, {staying
           power}, {toughness}]
 5397 5473 SoHo n 1: a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops
           and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts [syn:
 5398 5474 realistically adv 1: in a realistic manner; "let's look at the
           situation realistically" [ant: {unrealistically}]
 5399 5446 permissible adj 1: that may be permitted especially as according to
           rule; "permissible behavior in school"; "a permissible tax
 5400 5431 negligent adj 1: characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern;
           "negligent parents"; "negligent of detail"; "negligent in
 5401 5579 moody adj 1: showing a brooding ill humor; "a dark scowl"; "the
           proverbially dour New England Puritan"; "a glum, hopeless
 5402 5568 messy adj 1: dirty and disorderly; "a mussy fussy bedroom"; "a
           child's messy eating habits" [syn: {messy}, {mussy}]
 5403 6194 liar n 1: a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly [syn: {liar},
           {prevaricator}] [ant: {square shooter}, {straight arrow},
 5404 7622 josh v 1: be silly or tease one another; "After we relaxed, we just
           kidded around" [syn: {kid}, {chaff}, {jolly}, {josh},
 5405 5508 Ghana n 1: a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; "Ghana
           was colonized as the Gold Coast by the British" [syn:
           {Ghana},
 5406 5498 designation n 1: identifying word or words by which someone or
           something is called and classified or distinguished from
           others [syn:
 5407 5438 Conrad n 1: English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories
           and for his narrative technique (1857-1924) [syn:
           {Conrad},
 5408 5551 comprehend v 1: get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the
           meaning of this letter?" [syn: {grok}, {get the picture},
 5409 5423 chilly adj 1: not characterized by emotion; "a female form in marble
           --a chilly but ideal medium for depicting abstract
 5410 5453 afield adv 1: far away from home or one's usual surroundings;
           "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R.A.Hall [syn:
 5411 6149 wooded adj 1: covered with growing trees and bushes etc; "wooded
           land"; "a heavily wooded tract" [ant: {treeless},
           {unwooded}]
 5412 6555 vulgar adj 1: lacking refinement or cultivation or taste; "he had
           coarse manners but a first-rate mind"; "behavior that
 5413 5415 uniformity n 1: a condition in which everything is regular and
           unvarying 2: the quality of lacking diversity or variation
           (even to the
 5414 5848 unconditional adj 1: not conditional; "unconditional surrender" [syn:
           {unconditional}, {unconditioned}] [ant: {conditional}]
 5415 5615 unbearable adj 1: incapable of being put up with; "an intolerable
           degree of sentimentality" [syn: {intolerable},
           {unbearable},
 5416 5590 roaring adv 1: extremely; "roaring drunk" adj 1: very lively and
           profitable; "flourishing businesses"; "a
 5417 5609 provocative adj 1: serving or tending to provoke, excite, or
           stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy;
           "a
 5418 5430 outraged adj 1: angered at something unjust or wrong; "an indignant
           denial"; "incensed at the judges' unfairness"; "a look of
 5419 5432 licked adj 1: having been got the better of; "I'm pretty beat up but
           I don't feel licked yet"
 5420 5841 housekeeping n 1: the work of cleaning and running a house [syn:
           {housework}, {housekeeping}]
 5421 5571 fragmentation n 1: separating something into fine particles [syn:
           {atomization}, {atomisation}, {fragmentation}]
 5422 5768 distaste n 1: a feeling of intense dislike [syn: {antipathy},
           {aversion}, {distaste}]
 5423 5439 choked adj 1: stopped up; clogged up; "clogged pipes"; "clogged up
           freeways"; "streets choked with traffic" [syn: {choked},
 5424 5512 cheat n 1: weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other
           cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous
           [syn:
 5425 5556 tuna n 1: tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica [syn: {tuna},
           {Opuntia tuna}]
 5426 5588 tramp n 1: a disreputable vagrant; "a homeless tramp"; "he tried to
           help the really down-and-out bums" [syn: {tramp}, {hobo},
 5427 5471 straining adj 1: taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance;
           "his final, straining burst of speed"; "a strenuous task";
 5428 5541 sparkling adj 1: shining with brilliant points of light like stars;
           "sparkling snow"; "sparkling eyes"
 5429 5472 sexist adj 1: discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of
           men's attitude toward women)
 5430 5462 parrot n 1: usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with
           short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
 5431 5464 Mackenzie n 1: Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the
           Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America
           by
 5432 5674 locking n 1: the act of locking something up to protect it [syn:
           {locking}, {lockup}]
 5433 5449 irritated adj 1: aroused to impatience or anger; "made an irritated
           gesture"; "feeling nettled from the constant teasing";
 5434 5511 doubly adv 1: to double the degree; "she was doubly rewarded"; "his
           eyes were double bright" [syn: {doubly}, {double},
 5435 5436 divers adj 1: many and different; "tourist offices of divers
           nationalities"; "a person of diverse talents" [syn:
 5436 5628 dice n 1: a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in
           gambling to generate random numbers [syn: {die}, {dice}]
 5437 5467 culturally adv 1: with regard to a culture; "culturally integrated"
 5438 5499 correspondingly adv 1: in a corresponding manner; "the temperature
           decreases correspondingly"
 5439 5528 childbirth n 1: the parturition process in human beings; having a
           baby; the process of giving birth to a child [syn:
           {childbirth},
 5440 5629 cassie n 1: tropical American thorny shrub or small tree; fragrant
           yellow flowers used in making perfumery [syn: {huisache},
 5441 5443 Angus n 1: Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men
           and women [syn: {Angus Og}, {Aengus}, {Oengus}, {Angus}]
 5442 5772 ammonia n 1: a water solution of ammonia [syn: {ammonia water},
           {ammonia}, {ammonium hydroxide}]
 5443 5650 accustomed adj 1: (often followed by `to') in the habit of or adapted
           to; "accustomed to doing her own work"; "I've grown
 5444 5460 symmetric adj 1: having similarity in size, shape, and relative
           position of corresponding parts [syn: {symmetrical},
           {symmetric}]
 5445 5457 soften v 1: make (images or sounds) soft or softer [ant: {sharpen}]
           2: lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a
           fall"
 5446 5478 plantation n 1: an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale
           (especially in tropical areas)
 5447 5936 os n 1: a mouth or mouthlike opening 2: a hard brittle blue-grey or
           blue-black metallic element that
 5448 6020 leaping n 1: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
           [syn: {leap}, {leaping}, {spring}, {saltation}, {bound},
 5449 5611 indictment n 1: a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney
           charging a person with some offense [syn: {indictment},
 5450 5802 fetal adj 1: of or relating to a fetus; "fetal development" [syn:
           {fetal}, {foetal}]
 5451 5452 disrupt v 1: make a break in; "We interrupt the program for the
           following messages" [syn: {interrupt}, {disrupt}, {break
 5452 5527 Detroit n 1: the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes
           port; center of the United States automobile industry;
           located in
 5453 5513 briefing n 1: detailed instructions, as for a military operation
 5454 5529 authenticity n 1: undisputed credibility [syn: {authenticity},
           {genuineness}, {legitimacy}]
 5455 7257 yearly adv 1: without missing a year; "they travel to China annually"
           [syn: {annually}, {yearly}, {every year}, {each year}]
 5456 5470 Tigers n 1: a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970
           as a student protest over the limited university access
           for
 5457 5532 sultan n 1: the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former
           Ottoman Empire) [syn: {sultan}, {grand Turk}]
 5458 5668 sucking n 1: the act of sucking [syn: {sucking}, {suck}, {suction}]
 5459 5491 severed adj 1: detached by cutting; "cut flowers"; "a severed head";
           "an old tale of Anne Bolyn walking the castle walls with
           her
 5460 5618 seam n 1: joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces 2:
           a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his
           face
 5461 5751 Philadelphia n 1: the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the
           southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site
 5462 5640 overlook n 1: a high place affording a good view v 1: look past, fail
           to notice
 5463 5534 outburst n 1: an unrestrained expression of emotion [syn: {effusion},
           {gush}, {outburst}, {blowup}, {ebullition}]
 5464 5694 marketplace n 1: the world of commercial activity where goods and
           services are bought and sold; "without competition there
           would be no
 5465 5596 hostess n 1: a woman host 2: a woman innkeeper
 5466 6086 hooks n 1: large strong hand (as of a fighter); "wait till I get my
           hooks on him" [syn: {hooks}, {meat hooks}, {maulers}]
 5467 5485 captivity n 1: the state of being imprisoned; "he was held in
           captivity until he died"; "the imprisonment of captured
           soldiers";
 5468 5538 backbone n 1: a central cohesive source of support and stability;
           "faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform
           was the
 5469 5554 avail n 1: a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for
           it" [syn: {avail}, {help}, {service}]
 5470 5490 tuberculosis n 1: infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of
           tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions
 5471 5505 stranded adj 1: cut off or left behind; "an isolated pawn"; "several
           stranded fish in a tide pool"; "travelers marooned by the
 5472 5506 Soviets n 1: the government of the Soviet Union; "the Soviets said
           they wanted to increase trade with Europe"
 5473 5558 Solomon n 1: (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted
           for his wisdom (10th century BC)
 5474 5637 ranked adj 1: arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks; "stratified
           areas of the distribution" [syn: {graded}, {ranked},
 5475 5492 peach n 1: cultivated in temperate regions [syn: {peach}, {peach
           tree}, {Prunus persica}]
 5476 5622 Osborne n 1: English playwright (1929-1994) [syn: {Osborne}, {John
           Osborne}, {John James Osborne}]
 5477 6139 orthodoxy n 1: the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
           [ant: {heterodoxy}, {unorthodoxy}]
 5478 5545 ominous adj 1: threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic
           developments; "a baleful look"; "forbidding
           thunderclouds"; "his tone
 5479 5520 modernisation n 1: making modern in appearance or behavior; "the
           modernization of Nigeria will be a long process" [syn:
           {modernization},
 5480 6035 metabolic adj 1: of or relating to metabolism; "metabolic rate" 2:
           undergoing metamorphosis [syn: {metabolic}, {metabolous}]
 5481 5613 Flanders n 1: a medieval country in northern Europe that included
           regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and
           southwestern
 5482 5495 excitation n 1: the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up;
           "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands
           trembled";
 5483 5702 despised adj 1: treated with contempt [syn: {despised}, {detested},
           {hated}, {scorned}]
 5484 5703 civilized adj 1: having a high state of culture and development both
           social and technological; "terrorist acts that shocked
 5485 5550 certification n 1: the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
           [syn: {certification}, {enfranchisement}] [ant:
 5486 5724 Ayr n 1: a port in southwestern Scotland
 5487 6047 Zurich n 1: the largest city in Switzerland; located in the northern
           part of the country; "Zurich is the center of the German-
 5488 5665 volatility n 1: the property of changing readily from a solid or
           liquid to a vapor
 5489 7495 taps n 1: (military) signal to turn the lights out [syn: {taps},
           {lights-out}]
 5490 5576 tame adj 1: flat and uninspiring 2: very restrained or quiet; "a tame
           Christmas party"; "she was
 5491 5607 speeding n 1: changing location rapidly [syn: {speed}, {speeding},
           {hurrying}]
 5492 5519 precarious adj 1: affording no ease or reassurance; "a precarious
           truce" [syn: {precarious}, {unstable}]
 5493 5712 pantomime n 1: a performance using gestures and body movements
           without words [syn: {mime}, {pantomime}, {dumb show}]
 5494 5838 luncheon n 1: a midday meal [syn: {lunch}, {luncheon}, {tiffin},
           {dejeuner}]
 5495 5563 filing n 1: the entering of a legal document into the public record;
           "he filed a complaint"; "he filed his tax return"
 5496 5756 esteem n 1: the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or
           well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has
 5497 5701 endoscopy n 1: visual examination of the interior of a hollow body
           organ by use of an endoscope
 5498 5744 depicting n 1: a representation by picture or portraiture [syn:
           {depicting}, {depiction}, {portraying}, {portrayal}]
 5499 5878 coordinator n 1: someone whose task is to see that work goes
           harmoniously
 5500 5573 chant n 1: a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary
           are assigned to a single tone
 5501 5704 calculator n 1: an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating
           machines) [syn: {calculator}, {reckoner}, {figurer},
 5502 5553 blockade n 1: a war measure that isolates some area of importance to
           the enemy [syn: {blockade}, {encirclement}]
 5503 5574 Beatrice n 1: the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the
           Divine Comedy
 5504 5620 succeeding adj 1: coming after or following [ant: {preceding(a)}] 2:
           (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving; "our
           next
 5505 5559 scratching n 1: a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin
           bows distracted her" [syn: {scrape}, {scraping},
           {scratch},
 5506 5517 saline adj 1: containing salt; "a saline substance "; "salty tears" n
           1: an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled
           water
 5507 5580 notify v 1: inform (somebody) of something; "I advised him that the
           rent was due" [syn: {advise}, {notify}, {give notice},
 5508 5509 gaunt adj 1: very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold;
           "emaciated bony hands"; "a nightmare population of gaunt
 5509 5524 gamma n 1: the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet 2: a unit of magnetic
           field strength equal to one-hundred-
 5510 5801 folder n 1: a small book usually having a paper cover [syn:
           {booklet}, {brochure}, {folder}, {leaflet}, {pamphlet}]
 5511 5859 doubles n 1: badminton played with two players on each side 2: tennis
           played with two players on each side
 5512 5552 comb n 1: a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge;
           disentangles or arranges hair
 5513 5530 ancestor n 1: someone from whom you are descended (but usually more
           remote than a grandparent) [syn: {ancestor}, {ascendant},
 5514 6387 tilted adj 1: departing or being caused to depart from the true
           vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the
 5515 5759 tempo n 1: (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
           [syn: {tempo}, {pacing}]
 5516 5833 subdued adj 1: in a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets";
           "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand" [syn: {hushed},
 5517 5557 shrink n 1: a physician who specializes in psychiatry [syn:
           {psychiatrist}, {head-shrinker}, {shrink}]
 5518 6394 proxy n 1: a person authorized to act for another [syn: {proxy},
           {placeholder}, {procurator}]
 5519 5670 perceptual adj 1: of or relating to the act of perceiving;
           "perceptual stimulus"
 5520 5673 modernism n 1: genre of art and literature that makes a self-
           conscious break with previous genres
 5521 5546 mastered adj 1: understood perfectly; "had his algebra problems down"
           [syn: {down}, {down pat(p)}, {mastered}]
 5522 5624 jumble n 1: a confused multitude of things [syn: {clutter}, {jumble},
           {muddle}, {fuddle}, {mare's nest}, {welter}, {smother}]
 5523 5536 ingenuity n 1: the power of creative imagination [syn:
           {inventiveness}, {ingeniousness}, {ingenuity},
           {cleverness}]
 5524 5570 grandeur n 1: the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand;
           "for magnificence and personal service there is the
           Queen's
 5525 5582 footing n 1: status with respect to the relations between people or
           groups; "on good terms with her in-laws"; "on a friendly
 5526 5660 figured adj 1: (of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns; "my
           dress is richly figured"- Amy Lowell
 5527 5572 dearest n 1: a beloved person; used as terms of endearment [syn:
           {beloved}, {dear}, {dearest}, {honey}, {love}]
 5528 5827 cholera n 1: an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of
           contaminated water or food [syn: {cholera}, {Asiatic
 5529 5631 Bucharest n 1: national capital and largest city of Romania in
           southeastern Romania [syn: {Bucharest}, {Bucharesti},
 5530 5555 anaemia n 1: a lack of vitality [syn: {anemia}, {anaemia}] 2: a
           deficiency of red blood cells [syn: {anemia}, {anaemia}]
 5531 6350 sip n 1: a small drink v 1: drink in sips; "She was sipping her tea"
 5532 5776 shuttle n 1: badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or
           rubber with a crown of feathers [syn: {shuttlecock},
           {bird},
 5533 5885 resonance n 1: an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp
           maximum in the probability of absorption of
           electromagnetic
 5534 5621 preaching n 1: an address of a religious nature (usually delivered
           during a church service) [syn: {sermon}, {discourse},
           {preaching}]
 5535 5595 mapping n 1: (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each
           element of a given set (the domain of the function) is
 5536 5641 intermittent adj 1: stopping and starting at irregular intervals;
           "intermittent rain showers"
 5537 6228 horribly adv 1: of a dreadful kind; "there was a dreadfully bloody
           accident on the road this morning" [syn: {dreadfully},
 5538 5663 belle n 1: a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of
           several rivals; "she was the belle of the ball"
 5539 5603 banning n 1: an official prohibition or edict against something [syn:
           {ban}, {banning}, {forbiddance}, {forbidding}]
 5540 5654 vintage n 1: a season's yield of wine from a vineyard 2: the oldness
           of wines [syn: {vintage}, {time of origin}]
 5541 5566 sporadic adj 1: recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable
           instances; "a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids"
 5542 5669 sensual adj 1: marked by the appetites and passions of the body;
           "animal instincts"; "carnal knowledge"; "fleshly desire";
           "a
 5543 5761 rye n 1: the seed of the cereal grass 2: hardy annual cereal grass
           widely cultivated in northern
 5544 5708 receptive adj 1: open to arguments, ideas, or change; "receptive to
           reason and the logic of facts"
 5545 5567 pornography n 1: creative activity (writing or pictures or films
           etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to
           stimulate sexual
 5546 5593 monte n 1: a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are
           dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be
 5547 5983 loser n 1: a contestant who loses the contest [syn: {loser}, {also-
           ran}] [ant: {victor}, {winner}]
 5548 5597 graded adj 1: arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks; "stratified
           areas of the distribution" [syn: {graded}, {ranked},
 5549 5742 educate v 1: give an education to; "We must educate our youngsters
           better"
 5550 5646 cortex n 1: the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter)
           forming the cortex of the cerebrum [syn: {cerebral
           cortex},
 5551 5630 complacency n 1: the feeling you have when you are satisfied with
           yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"
           [syn:
 5552 5684 catalyst n 1: (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a
           chemical reaction without itself being affected [syn:
 5553 5882 blackmail n 1: extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting
           information
 5554 5575 audible adj 1: heard or perceptible by the ear; "he spoke in an
           audible whisper" [syn: {audible}, {hearable}] [ant:
           {inaudible},
 5555 5649 alleviate v 1: provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will
           relieve your headaches" [syn: {relieve}, {alleviate},
 5556 5655 Tara n 1: a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of
           Irish kings until 6th century
 5557 5619 sphincter n 1: a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
           [syn: {sphincter}, {anatomical sphincter}, {sphincter
           muscle}]
 5558 5760 smoothed adj 1: made smooth by ironing [syn: {smoothed},
           {smoothened}]
 5559 5577 scramble n 1: an unceremonious and disorganized struggle [syn:
           {scramble}, {scuffle}]
 5560 5638 outdoors adv 1: outside a building; "in summer we play outside" [syn:
           {outside}, {outdoors}, {out of doors}, {alfresco}] [ant:
 5561 5639 ordinarily adv 1: under normal conditions; "usually she was late"
           [syn: {normally}, {usually}, {unremarkably}, {commonly},
 5562 5612 hypertension n 1: a common disorder in which blood pressure remains
           abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
 5563 5661 easing n 1: a change for the better [syn: {easing}, {moderation},
           {relief}]
 5564 6952 Vancouver n 1: English navigator remembered for his exploration of
           the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798) [syn:
 5565 5605 typing n 1: writing done with a typewriter [syn: {typing},
           {typewriting}]
 5566 5617 sparse adj 1: not dense; "a thin beard"; "trees were sparse" [syn:
           {sparse}, {thin}]
 5567 5737 premise n 1: a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a
           conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has
 5568 5779 monstrous adj 1: abnormally large 2: shockingly brutal or cruel;
           "murder is an atrocious crime";
 5569 6637 masculinity n 1: the properties characteristic of the male sex [syn:
           {maleness}, {masculinity}] [ant: {femaleness},
 5570 5643 haunt n 1: a frequently visited place [syn: {haunt}, {hangout},
           {resort}, {repair}, {stamping ground}]
 5571 5679 fisherman n 1: someone whose occupation is catching fish [syn:
           {fisherman}, {fisher}]
 5572 5662 detriment n 1: a damage or loss [syn: {detriment}, {hurt}]
 5573 5877 commentator n 1: an expert who observes and comments on something
           [syn: {observer}, {commentator}]
 5574 5726 blatant adj 1: without any attempt at concealment; completely
           obvious; "blatant disregard of the law"; "a blatant appeal
           to
 5575 5686 antiquity n 1: the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in
           Europe 2: extreme oldness [syn: {ancientness},
           {antiquity}]
 5576 5960 towering adj 1: of imposing height; especially standing out above
           others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring
           spires
 5577 5589 squat adj 1: short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy
           musculature; "some people seem born to be square and
 5578 5658 Ne n 1: a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in
           a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in
 5579 5623 Middleton n 1: English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627) [syn:
           {Middleton}, {Thomas Middleton}]
 5580 5657 malicious adj 1: having the nature of or resulting from malice;
           "malicious gossip"; "took malicious pleasure in...watching
           me
 5581 6037 inaccessible adj 1: capable of being reached only with great
           difficulty or not at all [syn: {inaccessible},
           {unaccessible}] [ant:
 5582 5583 flatly adv 1: in an unqualified manner; "he flatly denied the
           charges" [syn: {flatly}, {categorically},
           {unconditionally}]
 5583 5720 Firth n 1: English linguist who contributed to linguistic semantics
           and to prosodic phonology and who was noted for his
 5584 5876 discreetly adv 1: with discretion; prudently and with wise self-
           restraint; "I sent for the sergeant of the platoon both
           men were in
 5585 5586 cheeky adj 1: offensively bold; "a brash newcomer disputed the age-
           old rules for admission to the club"; "a nervy thing to
           say"
 5586 5601 camel n 1: cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in
           desert regions
 5587 5728 wryly adv 1: in a wry manner; "`I see,' he commented wryly"
 5588 5974 tying n 1: the act of tying or binding things together [syn: {tying},
           {ligature}]
 5589 5606 scraps n 1: food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) [syn:
           {garbage}, {refuse}, {food waste}, {scraps}]
 5590 5762 retreated n 1: people who have retreated; "he had only contempt for
           the retreated"
 5591 5592 reinforcement n 1: a military operation (often involving new supplies
           of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid
           in the
 5592 5777 rainfall n 1: water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the
           atmosphere [syn: {rain}, {rainfall}]
 5593 5764 muttering n 1: a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied
           by movement of the lips without the production of
           articulate
 5594 5739 midwife n 1: a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies [syn:
           {midwife}, {accoucheuse}]
 5595 5797 memo n 1: a written proposal or reminder [syn: {memo}, {memorandum},
           {memoranda}]
 5596 5598 hefty adj 1: (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight;
           rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular
 5597 5719 heady adj 1: marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense
           in practical matters; "judicious use of one's money"; "a
 5598 5599 hasty adj 1: excessively quick; "made a hasty exit"; "a headlong rush
           to sell" [syn: {hasty}, {headlong}]
 5599 5799 Guatemala n 1: a republic in Central America; achieved independence
           from Spain in 1821; noted for low per capita income and
 5600 6093 drown v 1: cover completely or make imperceptible; "I was drowned in
           work"; "The noise drowned out her speech" [syn:
           {submerge},
 5601 5807 confer v 1: have a conference in order to talk something over; "We
           conferred about a plan of action" [syn: {confer},
 5602 6569 col n 1: a pass between mountain peaks [syn: {col}, {gap}]
 5603 5664 animated adj 1: having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and
           expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very
 5604 5830 wrath n 1: intense anger (usually on an epic scale) 2: belligerence
           aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified
 5605 6219 thriller n 1: a suspenseful adventure story or play or movie
 5606 5707 sweating n 1: the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a
           salty fluid; "perspiration is a homeostatic process" [syn:
 5607 5616 stressful adj 1: extremely irritating to the nerves; "nerve-racking
           noise"; "the stressful days before a war"; "a trying day
 5608 6101 seizure n 1: a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; "he
           suffered an epileptic seizure" [syn: {seizure}, {ictus},
 5609 6120 provocation n 1: unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
           [syn: {aggravation}, {irritation}, {provocation}]
 5610 5626 jeopardy n 1: a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or
           misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" [syn:
 5611 5781 irritable adj 1: easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly
           fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his
           countrymen"
 5612 5718 haze n 1: atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced
           visibility
 5613 5644 filmed adj 1: recorded on film; made into a movie; "a filmed
           documentary"; "the filmed version of the novel"
 5614 5648 betray v 1: reveal unintentionally; "Her smile betrayed her true
           feelings" [syn: {betray}, {bewray}]
 5615 5653 unresolved adj 1: not solved; "many crimes remain unsolved"; "many
           problems remain unresolved" [syn: {unsolved},
           {unresolved}] [ant:
 5616 5811 sweetly adv 1: in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is
           sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly');
           "Susan
 5617 6004 startling adj 1: so remarkably different or sudden as to cause
           momentary shock or alarm; "Sydney's startling new Opera
           House";
 5618 5636 standardised adj 1: brought into conformity with a standard;
           "standardized education" [syn: {standardized},
           {standardised}]
 5619 5689 spoiled adj 1: having the character or disposition harmed by
           pampering or oversolicitous attention; "a spoiled child"
           [syn:
 5620 5733 saucer n 1: something with a round shape resembling a flat circular
           plate; "the moon's disk hung in a cloudless sky" [syn:
 5621 5671 potassium n 1: a light soft silver-white metallic element of the
           alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts
           violently
 5622 5736 obsolete adj 1: no longer in use; "obsolete words" [syn: {disused},
           {obsolete}]
 5623 6841 mend n 1: sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a
           garment); "her stockings had several mends" [syn: {mend},
 5624 5677 inhabited adj 1: having inhabitants; lived in; "the inhabited regions
           of the earth" [ant: {uninhabited}]
 5625 5697 incumbent adj 1: lying or leaning on something else; "an incumbent
           geological formation"
 5626 6172 impossibility n 1: incapability of existing or occurring [syn:
           {impossibility}, {impossibleness}] [ant: {possibility},
 5627 6062 dinghy n 1: a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for
           seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
           [syn:
 5628 5645 deletion n 1: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of
           spoken words or phrases [syn: {omission}, {deletion}]
 5629 5682 cursor n 1: (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot
           of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows
 5630 5647 crypt n 1: a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber
           (especially beneath a church)
 5631 5909 Bulgarian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Bulgaria or
           its people; "the Bulgarian capital is Sofia"
 5632 5746 breathtaking adj 1: tending to cause suspension of regular breathing;
           "a breathless flight"; "breathtaking adventure" [syn:
 5633 6421 arid adj 1: lacking sufficient water or rainfall; "an arid climate";
           "a waterless well"; "miles of waterless country to cross"
 5634 6069 Uganda n 1: a landlocked republic in eastern Africa; achieved
           independence from the United Kingdom in 1962 [syn:
 5635 5791 tablet n 1: a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an
           inscription 2: a number of sheets of paper fastened
           together along one edge
 5636 5667 Shannon n 1: United States electrical engineer who pioneered
           mathematical communication theory (1916-2001) [syn:
 5637 5897 replica n 1: copy that is not the original; something that has been
           copied [syn: {replica}, {replication}, {reproduction}]
 5638 5854 predictably adv 1: in a predictable manner or to a predictable
           degree; "predictably, he did not like the news"
 5639 5763 posing n 1: (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as
           for a photograph or portrait); "he wanted his portrait
 5640 5656 overdue adj 1: past due; not paid at the scheduled time; "an overdue
           installment"; "a delinquent account" [syn: {delinquent},
 5641 5741 insecure adj 1: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way;
           "the hinge is insecure" [ant: {secure}]
 5642 6414 inertia n 1: a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to
           overcome his inertia and get back to work" [syn:
 5643 6196 hormone n 1: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted
           by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific
           effect
 5644 5699 fauna n 1: all the animal life in a particular region or period; "the
           fauna of China"; "the zoology of the Pliocene epoch" [syn:
 5645 5805 diffuse adj 1: spread out; not concentrated in one place; "a large
           diffuse organization"
 5646 5681 cutter n 1: someone who cuts or carves stone [syn: {stonecutter},
           {cutter}]
 5647 5683 Colorado n 1: a state in west central United States in the Rocky
           Mountains [syn: {Colorado}, {Centennial State}, {CO}]
 5648 5725 boar n 1: Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent
           tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in
 5649 5705 adhere v 1: be compatible or in accordance with; "You must adhere to
           the rules"
 5650 5685 accumulate v 1: get or gather together; "I am accumulating evidence
           for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife"; "She is
           amassing a lot
 5651 5810 waterfall n 1: a steep descent of the water of a river [syn:
           {waterfall}, {falls}]
 5652 5775 viola n 1: any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola 2: large
           genus of flowering herbs of temperate regions [syn:
 5653 5687 underline n 1: a line drawn underneath (especially under written
           matter) [syn: {underscore}, {underline}]
 5654 6205 unattractive adj 1: lacking beauty or charm; "as unattractive as most
           mining regions" [ant: {attractive}]
 5655 5666 topaz n 1: a yellow quartz [syn: {topaz}, {false topaz}, {common
           topaz}]
 5656 5952 Perry n 1: United States philosopher (1876-1957) [syn: {Perry},
           {Ralph Barton Perry}]
 5657 5887 noticeably adv 1: in a noticeable manner; "he changed noticeably over
           the years" [syn: {perceptibly}, {noticeably},
           {observably}]
 5658 5921 mod adj 1: relating to a recently developed fashion or style; "their
           offices are in a modern skyscraper"; "tables in
 5659 6999 henceforth adv 1: from this time forth; from now on; "henceforth she
           will be known as Mrs. Smith" [syn: {henceforth},
 5660 5743 fraught adj 1: marked by distress; "a fraught mother-daughter
           relationship"
 5661 5700 estimation n 1: a document appraising the value of something (as for
           insurance or taxation) [syn: {appraisal}, {estimate},
 5662 5680 deprive v 1: take away possessions from someone; "The Nazis stripped
           the Jews of all their assets" [syn: {deprive}, {strip},
 5663 5727 bulky adj 1: of large size for its weight
 5664 5912 aroma n 1: any property detected by the olfactory system [syn:
           {olfactory property}, {smell}, {aroma}, {odor}, {odour},
 5665 5706 unfavourable adj 1: not encouraging or approving or pleasing;
           "unfavorable conditions"; "an unfavorable comparison";
           "unfavorable
 5666 5863 treason n 1: a crime that undermines the offender's government [syn:
           {treason}, {high treason}, {lese majesty}]
 5667 5916 symmetrical adj 1: having similarity in size, shape, and relative
           position of corresponding parts [syn: {symmetrical},
           {symmetric}]
 5668 5865 soaked adj 1: very drunk [syn: {besotted}, {blind drunk}, {blotto},
           {crocked}, {cockeyed}, {fuddled}, {loaded}, {pie-eyed},
 5669 6051 slashed adj 1: patterned by having color applied with sweeping
           strokes; "brown iris...slashed with yellow"- Willa Cather
 5670 5836 ounce n 1: a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one
           twelfth of a pound [syn: {ounce}, {troy ounce},
 5671 5713 oceanic adj 1: relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting
           the open ocean; "oceanic islands like Bermuda"; "oceanic
 5672 5837 objectively adv 1: with objectivity; "we must look at the facts
           objectively" [ant: {subjectively}]
 5673 5693 Madeira n 1: a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River [syn:
           {Madeira}, {Madeira River}]
 5674 6842 lick n 1: a salt deposit that animals regularly lick [syn: {salt
           lick}, {lick}]
 5675 5715 ledge n 1: a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
           [syn: {ledge}, {shelf}]
 5676 5716 knowledgeable adj 1: highly educated; having extensive information or
           understanding; "knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable
 5677 5798 Istanbul n 1: the largest city and former capital of Turkey; rebuilt
           on the site of ancient Byzantium by Constantine I in the
 5678 5784 gleam n 1: an appearance of reflected light [syn: {gleam},
           {gleaming}, {glow}, {lambency}]
 5679 5786 exaggeration n 1: extravagant exaggeration [syn: {hyperbole},
           {exaggeration}] 2: the act of making something more
           noticeable than usual; "the
 5680 7160 disrupted adj 1: marked by breaks or gaps; "many routes are unsafe or
           disrupted"
 5681 5879 contemplation n 1: a long and thoughtful observation 2: a calm,
           lengthy, intent consideration [syn: {contemplation},
 5682 5722 conscientious adj 1: characterized by extreme care and great effort;
           "conscientious application to the work at hand";
 5683 5769 canoe n 1: small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with
           a paddle
 5684 5826 cabbage n 1: any of various types of cabbage [syn: {cabbage}, {chou}]
           2: informal terms for money [syn: {boodle}, {bread},
           {cabbage},
 5685 5747 bravely adv 1: in a courageous manner; "bravely he went into the
           burning house" [syn: {bravely}, {courageously}]
 5686 5773 Bolivia n 1: a landlocked republic in central South America; Simon
           Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence
 5687 5931 Venetian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Venice or its
           people; "Venetian glass"; "Venetian canals"
 5688 5732 terrifying adj 1: causing extreme terror; "a terrifying wail" [syn:
           {terrific}, {terrifying}]
 5689 5749 strikingly adv 1: in a striking manner; "this was strikingly
           demonstrated"; "the evidence was strikingly absent"
 5690 6834 readership n 1: the audience reached by written communications (books
           or magazines or newspapers etc.)
 5691 6208 prostitute n 1: a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
           [syn: {prostitute}, {cocotte}, {whore}, {harlot}, {bawd},
           {tart},
 5692 5965 normality n 1: being within certain limits that define the range of
           normal functioning [syn: {normality}, {normalcy}] [ant:
 5693 5714 modernity n 1: the quality of being current or of the present; "a
           shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into
           this village"
 5694 6106 mockery n 1: showing your contempt by derision [syn: {jeer},
           {jeering}, {mockery}, {scoff}, {scoffing}]
 5695 5780 Lindsay n 1: United States playwright who collaborated with Russel
           Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931) [syn: {Lindsay},
 5696 5814 Latvia n 1: a republic in northeastern Europe on the eastern coast of
           the Baltic Sea [syn: {Latvia}, {Republic of Latvia}]
 5697 5922 illumination n 1: a condition of spiritual awareness; divine
           illumination; "follow God's light" [syn: {light},
           {illumination}]
 5698 5873 havoc n 1: violent and needless disturbance [syn: {havoc}, {mayhem}]
 5699 5721 farmland n 1: a rural area where farming is practiced [syn:
           {farmland}, {farming area}]
 5700 5842 expiry n 1: a coming to an end of a contract period; "the expiry of
           his driver's license" [syn: {termination}, {expiration},
 5701 5766 echoing adj 1: (of sounds) repeating by reflection; "a hotel with
           echoing halls" [syn: {echoing(a)}, {reechoing}]
 5702 5926 decorate v 1: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.;
           "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for
 5703 6453 claimant n 1: someone who claims a benefit or right or title;
           "claimants of unemployment compensation"; "he was a
           claimant to the
 5704 5880 checklist n 1: a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or
           consulted
 5705 5774 bereavement n 1: state of sorrow over the death or departure of a
           loved one [syn: {mourning}, {bereavement}]
 5706 5790 upland adj 1: used of high or hilly country [syn: {upland},
           {highland(a)}] [ant: {lowland}]
 5707 5935 soda n 1: a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders
           and glass and paper [syn: {sodium carbonate}, {washing
 5708 5709 ruefully adv 1: in a rueful manner; "`I made a big mistake,' he said
           ruefully" [syn: {ruefully}, {contritely}, {remorsefully}]
 5709 5710 resent v 1: feel bitter or indignant about; "She resents being paid
           less than her co-workers"
 5710 5711 renewable adj 1: that can be renewed or extended; "a renewable
           lease"; "renewable subscriptions" [ant: {nonrenewable},
 5711 5750 referral n 1: a person whose case has been referred to a specialist
           or professional group; "the patient is a referral from Dr.
 5712 5735 paste n 1: any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency 2: a hard,
           brilliant lead glass that is used in making
 5713 5795 Ontario n 1: the smallest of the Great Lakes [syn: {Lake Ontario},
           {Ontario}]
 5714 5752 Macedonia n 1: landlocked republic on the Balkan Peninsula; achieved
           independence from Yugoslavia in 1991
 5715 5937 lodgings n 1: temporary living quarters [syn: {diggings}, {digs},
           {domiciliation}, {lodgings}, {pad}]
 5716 5900 Libyan adj 1: of or relating to Libya or its people; "the Libyan
           desert"; "Libyan terrorists"
 5717 6127 geographically adv 1: with respect to geography; "they are
           geographically closer to the center of town"
 5718 5817 genetically adv 1: by genetic mechanisms; "genetically passed down
           talents"
 5719 5901 Gardner n 1: United States collector and patron of art who built a
           museum in Boston to house her collection and opened it to
 5720 5819 fitter adj 1: improved in health or physical condition [syn:
           {fitter}, {healthier}]
 5721 6075 ecumenical adj 1: concerned with promoting unity among churches or
           religions; "ecumenical thinking"; "ecumenical
 5722 5808 classify v 1: arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would
           you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"
           [syn:
 5723 6077 carving n 1: a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or
           ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
 5724 5771 bra n 1: an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts [syn:
           {brassiere}, {bra}, {bandeau}]
 5725 5758 blurred adj 1: indistinct or hazy in outline; "a landscape of blurred
           outlines"; "the trees were just blurry shapes" [syn:
 5726 6043 battlefield n 1: a region where a battle is being (or has been)
           fought; "they made a tour of Civil War battlefields" [syn:
 5727 5809 Apollo n 1: (Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and
           poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin
 5728 6049 zeal n 1: a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person
           or cause); "they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor";
 5729 5883 whispering adj 1: making a low continuous indistinct sound; "like
           murmuring waves"; "susurrant voices" [syn: {murmuring},
 5730 5929 vanity n 1: feelings of excessive pride [syn: {amour propre},
           {conceit}, {self-love}, {vanity}]
 5731 6438 unauthorised adj 1: not endowed with authority [syn: {unauthorized},
           {unauthorised}] [ant: {authorised}, {authorized}]
 5732 6185 Thorpe n 1: outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953) [syn:
           {Thorpe}, {Jim Thorpe}, {James Francis Thorpe}]
 5733 5734 Stockholm n 1: the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in
           southern Sweden on the Baltic; "the Nobel Prize is awarded
           in
 5734 5917 smack adv 1: directly; "he ran bang into the pole"; "ran slap into
           her" [syn: {bang}, {slap}, {slapdash}, {smack}, {bolt}]
 5735 5738 protector n 1: a person who cares for persons or property [syn:
           {defender}, {guardian}, {protector}, {shielder}]
 5736 5997 priory n 1: religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or
           a convent governed by a prioress
 5737 5794 pounding n 1: repeated heavy blows [syn: {pounding}, {buffeting}] 2:
           an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); "he
 5738 5835 postpone v 1: hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"
           [syn: {postpone}, {prorogue}, {hold over}, {put over},
           {table},
 5739 5813 midway adv 1: at half the distance; at the middle; "he was halfway
           down the ladder when he fell" [syn: {halfway}, {midway}]
 5740 6336 lesbian adj 1: of or relating to or characterized by homosexual
           relations between woman [syn: {lesbian}, {sapphic}]
 5741 5816 imperfect adj 1: not perfect; defective or inadequate; "had only an
           imperfect understanding of his responsibilities";
 5742 5925 erection n 1: an erect penis [syn: {erection}, {hard-on}] 2: a
           structure that has been erected
 5743 6087 enquire v 1: inquire about; "I asked about their special today"; "He
           had to ask directions several times" [syn: {ask},
           {inquire},
 5744 5875 Dominic n 1: (Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an
           order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black
           Friars
 5745 5908 Brownie n 1: a junior Girl Scout 2: (folklore) fairies that are
           somewhat mischievous [syn: {elf},
 5746 5971 alkaline adj 1: relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH
           greater than 7; "alkaline soils derived from chalk or
           limestone"
 5747 5770 accuse v 1: bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The
           neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse" [syn:
           {accuse},
 5748 7123 vandalism n 1: willful wanton and malicious destruction of the
           property of others [syn: {vandalism}, {hooliganism},
           {malicious
 5749 5849 Sabine adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of the Sabines n 1:
           a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of
 5750 5868 revert v 1: go back to a previous state; "We reverted to the old
           rules" [syn: {revert}, {return}, {retrovert}, {regress},
           {turn
 5751 6373 pollen n 1: the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are
           borne by an anther in a flowering plant
 5752 5954 Nile n 1: the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward
           through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile
 5753 5855 neural adj 1: of or relating to the nervous system; "nervous
           disease"; "neural disorder" [syn: {nervous}, {neural}]
 5754 5899 leisurely adv 1: in an unhurried way or at one's convenience; "read
           the manual at your leisure"; "he traveled leisurely" [syn:
 5755 6775 kb n 1: a unit of information equal to 1000 bits [syn: {kilobit},
           {kbit}, {kb}]
 5756 5767 ensemble n 1: a group of musicians playing or singing together; "a
           string ensemble"
 5757 6144 dissemination n 1: the opening of a subject to widespread discussion
           and debate [syn: {dissemination}, {airing}, {public
           exposure},
 5758 5845 approximation n 1: an approximate calculation of quantity or degree
           or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough
           idea how long
 5759 6137 temporal adj 1: not eternal; "temporal matters of but fleeting
           moment"- F.D.Roosevelt
 5760 6029 simplify v 1: make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or
           extent; "We had to simplify the instructions"; "this move
           will
 5761 6393 Ro n 1: an artificial language for international use that rejects all
           existing words and is based instead on an abstract
 5762 6392 refrain n 1: the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group
           of singers [syn: {refrain}, {chorus}]
 5763 5796 pedigree adj 1: having a list of ancestors as proof of being a
           purebred animal [syn: {pedigree(a)}, {pedigreed},
           {pureblood},
 5764 6033 motto n 1: a favorite saying of a sect or political group [syn:
           {motto}, {slogan}, {catchword}, {shibboleth}]
 5765 6170 implicated adj 1: culpably involved; "all those concerned in the
           bribery case have been identified"; "named three officials
 5766 5902 euro n 1: the basic monetary unit of most members of the European
           Union (introduced in 1999); in 2002 twelve European
           nations
 5767 5858 Eisenhower n 1: United States general who supervised the invasion of
           Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of
 5768 6198 dotted adj 1: having a pattern of dots [syn: {dotted}, {flecked},
           {specked}, {speckled}, {stippled}]
 5769 5787 clipped adj 1: cut or trimmed by clipping; "a handsome man with a
           clipped moustache"; "clipped hedges"; "close-clipped
 5770 6235 bogus adj 1: fraudulent; having a misleading appearance [syn:
           {bogus}, {fake}, {phony}, {phoney}, {bastard}]
 5771 5945 Au n 1: a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent)
           metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and
 5772 5881 associative adj 1: characterized by or causing or resulting from the
           process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or
 5773 5788 articulation n 1: the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing
           articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of
 5774 5910 affectionate adj 1: having or displaying warmth or affection;
           "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his
           nephew"; "a
 5775 6161 vault n 1: a burial chamber (usually underground) [syn: {vault},
           {burial vault}]
 5776 5793 settee n 1: a long wooden bench with a back [syn: {settle}, {settee}]
           2: a small sofa
 5777 6613 roundabout adj 1: marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or
           conduct; "the explanation was circuitous and puzzling";
 5778 5886 regularity n 1: a property of polygons: the property of having equal
           sides and equal angles [syn: {regularity}, {geometrical
 5779 6754 massively adv 1: to a massive degree or in a massive manner; "tonight
           the haddock were shoaling massively in three hundred
           fathoms"
 5780 6007 landlady n 1: a landlord who is a woman
 5781 5815 jubilee n 1: a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
 5782 5940 Jay n 1: United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace
           treaties with Britain and served as the first chief
           justice
 5783 6125 installing n 1: the act of installing something (as equipment); "the
           telephone installation took only a few minutes" [syn:
 5784 5840 Hawaii n 1: a state in the United States in the central Pacific on
           the Hawaiian Islands [syn: {Hawaii}, {Hawai'i}, {Aloha
           State},
 5785 5891 emulate v 1: strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; "He
           is emulating the skating skills of his older sister"
 5786 5890 emigration n 1: migration from a place (especially migration from
           your native country in order to settle in another) [syn:
 5787 5823 compelling adj 1: driving or forcing; "compelling ambition" 2:
           tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument; "new and
 5788 5829 bilingual adj 1: using or knowing two languages; "bilingual
           education" n 1: a person who speaks two languages fluently
           [syn:
 5789 6457 weighted adj 1: made heavy or weighted down with weariness; "his
           leaden arms"; "weighted eyelids" [syn: {leaden},
           {weighted}]
 5790 5930 vacancy n 1: being unoccupied 2: an empty area or space; "the huge
           desert voids"; "the
 5791 6150 tailored adj 1: severely simple in line or design; "a neat tailored
           suit"; "tailored curtains" [syn: {tailored}, {trim}]
 5792 5851 subversive adj 1: in opposition to a civil authority or government
           [syn: {insurgent}, {seditious}, {subversive}]
 5793 5812 spate n 1: (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or
           extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot
 5794 5834 Pennsylvania n 1: a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13
           colonies [syn: {Pennsylvania}, {Keystone State}, {PA}]
 5795 6085 ornate adj 1: marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with
           decorative details; "a flowery speech"; "ornate rhetoric
 5796 6121 obligatory adj 1: morally or legally constraining or binding;
           "attendance is obligatory"; "an obligatory contribution"
           [ant:
 5797 6270 masonry n 1: structure built of stone or brick by a mason 2:
           Freemasons collectively [syn: {Freemasonry}, {Masonry}]
 5798 5871 Isabella n 1: the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of
           Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of
           Spain;
 5799 5818 hostilities n 1: fighting; acts of overt warfare; "the outbreak of
           hostilities" [syn: {hostilities}, {belligerency}]
 5800 5923 genus n 1: a general kind of something; "ignore the genus communism"
           2: (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more
           species
 5801 6040 Ferdinand n 1: the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with
           his wife Isabella; his marriage to Isabella I in 1469
           marked
 5802 5820 expanse n 1: a wide scope; "the sweep of the plains" [syn: {sweep},
           {expanse}]
 5803 6091 Everest n 1: a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of
           Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world
           (29,028
 5804 5822 drilling n 1: the act of drilling [syn: {drilling}, {boring}] 2: the
           act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of
 5805 5957 decency n 1: the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and
           morality [ant: {indecency}]
 5806 5824 crawling n 1: a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or
           dragging the body; "a crawl was all that the injured man
           could
 5807 5844 covert adj 1: secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or
           shown or avowed; "covert actions by the CIA"; "covert
 5808 6111 closeness n 1: a feeling of being intimate and belonging together;
           "their closeness grew as the night wore on" [syn:
           {closeness},
 5809 5828 Anglican adj 1: of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Anglican
           church; "an Anglican bishop"
 5810 6098 wavelength n 1: the distance (measured in the direction of
           propagation) between two points in the same phase in
           consecutive cycles
 5811 5832 splendour n 1: a quality that outshines the usual [syn: {luster},
           {lustre}, {brilliancy}, {splendor}, {splendour}]
 5812 5831 soothing adj 1: affording physical relief; "a soothing ointment for
           her sunburn"
 5813 7318 maize n 1: tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears:
           widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the
 5814 6756 lotus n 1: native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large
           pink or white flowers [syn: {lotus}, {Indian lotus},
 5815 6009 infirmary n 1: a health facility where patients receive treatment
           [syn: {hospital}, {infirmary}]
 5816 5888 indefinite adj 1: vague or not clearly defined or stated; "must you
           be so indefinite?"; "amorphous blots of color having vague
           and
 5817 5966 hegemony n 1: the dominance or leadership of one social group or
           nation over others; "the hegemony of a single member state
           is not
 5818 6142 gastritis n 1: inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and
           loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
 5819 5987 forte adv 1: used as a direction in music; to be played relatively
           loudly [syn: {forte}, {loudly}] [ant: {piano}, {softly}]
 5820 5943 exhaustive adj 1: performed comprehensively and completely; "an
           exhaustive study"; "made a thorough search";
           "thoroughgoing
 5821 5874 downstream adv 1: away from the source or with the current [syn:
           {downriver}, {downstream}] [ant: {upriver}, {upstream}]
 5822 5843 diplomat n 1: an official engaged in international negotiations [syn:
           {diplomat}, {diplomatist}]
 5823 5861 chronological adj 1: relating to or arranged according to temporal
           order; "chronological age"
 5824 5990 chewing n 1: biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes
           soft enough to swallow [syn: {chew}, {chewing},
           {mastication},
 5825 5906 cardigan n 1: knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with
           buttons or a zipper
 5826 5862 carbohydrate n 1: an essential structural component of living cells
           and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars
           with
 5827 6130 caller adj 1: providing coolness; "a cooling breeze"; "`caller' is a
           Scottish term as in `a caller breeze'"
 5828 5895 bibliography n 1: a list of writings with time and place of
           publication (such as the writings of a single author or
           the works referred to
 5829 5846 beginner n 1: someone new to a field or activity [syn: {novice},
           {beginner}, {tyro}, {tiro}, {initiate}]
 5830 6458 Wyatt n 1: English architect (1746-1813) [syn: {Wyatt}, {James
           Wyatt}] 2: English poet who introduced the sonnet form to
           English
 5831 5866 softened adj 1: toned down 2: being or made softer or less loud or
           clear; "the dull boom of
 5832 5850 sevens n 1: a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards
           in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you
 5833 6165 sandstone n 1: a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated
           with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
 5834 5918 pianist n 1: a person who plays the piano [syn: {pianist}, {piano
           player}]
 5835 5898 patterned adj 1: having patterns (especially colorful patterns) [ant:
           {plain}, {unpatterned}]
 5836 5920 pancreatitis n 1: inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by
           abdominal pain
 5837 5869 observable adj 1: capable of being seen or noticed; "a discernible
           change in attitude"; "a clearly evident erasure in the
 5838 6428 lynch v 1: kill without legal sanction; "The blood-thirsty mob
           lynched the alleged killer of the child"
 5839 6866 inexpensive adj 1: relatively low in price or charging low prices;
           "it would have been cheap at twice the price";
           "inexpensive family
 5840 5856 herb n 1: a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering
           garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal
 5841 5924 hassle n 1: an angry disturbance; "he didn't want to make a fuss";
           "they had labor trouble"; "a spot of bother" [syn: {fuss},
 5842 5857 femininity n 1: the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for
           women [syn: {femininity}, {muliebrity}] [ant:
           {masculinity}]
 5843 5967 Dallas n 1: a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern
           Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil
           fields
 5844 5860 cerebral adj 1: involving intelligence rather than emotions or
           instinct; "a cerebral approach to the problem"; "cerebral
           drama"
 5845 5944 aggravated adj 1: made more severe or intense especially in law;
           "aggravated assault"
 5846 5946 activist adj 1: advocating or engaged in activism [syn: {activist},
           {activistic}]
 5847 6572 walnut n 1: nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-
           lobed seed with a hard shell
 5848 6016 unspoken adj 1: expressed without speech; "a mute appeal"; "a silent
           curse"; "best grief is tongueless"- Emily Dickinson; "the
 5849 5934 solitude n 1: a state of social isolation [syn: {solitude}, {purdah}]
           2: the state or situation of being alone
 5850 5977 sleek adj 1: well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-
           groomed; "sleek figures in expensive clothes"
 5851 5852 scrum n 1: (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards
           of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play
 5852 5915 salute n 1: an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical
           salute to the composer on his birthday" [syn: {salute},
 5853 6152 remission n 1: an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the
           manifestations of a disease); "his cancer is in remission"
 5854 7412 predatory adj 1: characterized by plundering or pillaging or
           marauding; "bands of marauding Indians"; "predatory
           warfare"; "a
 5855 6153 matrimonial adj 1: of or relating to the state of marriage; "marital
           status"; "marital fidelity"; "married bliss" [syn:
 5856 6195 humanitarian adj 1: marked by humanistic values and devotion to human
           welfare; "a humane physician"; "released the prisoner for
 5857 6175 Elvis n 1: street name for lysergic acid diethylamide [syn: {acid},
           {back breaker}, {battery-acid}, {dose}, {dot}, {Elvis},
 5858 6108 edged adj 1: having a specified kind of border or edge; "a black-
           edged card"; "rough-edged leaves"; "dried sweat left salt-
           edged
 5859 5905 disapproval n 1: a feeling of disliking something or what someone is
           doing [ant: {approval}]
 5860 5927 conflicting adj 1: in disagreement; "the figures are at odds with our
           findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice
 5861 5894 colorectal adj 1: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum;
           "most colorectal cancers arise from adenomatous polyps"
 5862 6147 ceramics n 1: the art of making and decorating pottery
 5863 5914 totality n 1: the state of being total and complete; "he read the
           article in its entirety"; "appalled by the totality of the
 5864 7124 toby n 1: a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-
           cornered hat [syn: {toby}, {toby jug}, {toby fillpot jug}]
 5865 5884 soak n 1: the process of becoming softened and saturated as a
           consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid);
 5866 6002 slater n 1: any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat
           elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats [syn:
 5867 6057 repatriation n 1: the act of returning to the country of origin
 5868 6116 remedial adj 1: tending or intended to rectify or improve; "a
           remedial reading course"; "remedial education"
 5869 6032 paved adj 1: covered with a firm surface [ant: {unpaved}]
 5870 6059 mesh n 1: the number of openings per linear inch of a screen;
           measures size of particles; "a 100 mesh screen"; "100 mesh
 5871 6021 infamous adj 1: known widely and usually unfavorably; "a notorious
           gangster"; "the tenderloin district was notorious for
 5872 5985 hum n 1: the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an
           activity; "they manifested all the busyness of a pack of
 5873 6491 heroine n 1: the main good female character in a work of fiction 2: a
           woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has
 5874 5892 downfall n 1: failure that results in a loss of position or
           reputation [syn: {downfall}, {ruin}, {ruination}]
 5875 5968 Doris n 1: (Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
           2: a small region of ancient Greece where the Doric
           dialect was
 5876 6178 disciplined adj 1: obeying the rules 2: trained mentally or
           physically by instruction or exercise;
 5877 5928 cosmetic adj 1: serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose;
           "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were
 5878 5893 coercion n 1: the act of compelling by force of authority 2: using
           force to cause something to occur; "though pressed into
 5879 6078 coating n 1: a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of
           paint" [syn: {coating}, {coat}]
 5880 6064 circulating adj 1: passing from one to another; "circulating bills
           and coins"
 5881 5947 aerospace n 1: the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole
 5882 6160 aback adv 1: having the wind against the forward side of the sails;
           "the ship came up into the wind with all yards aback"
 5883 6344 Webster n 1: English playwright (1580-1625) [syn: {Webster}, {John
           Webster}]
 5884 5933 smelt n 1: small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and
           fresh water
 5885 5964 respectability n 1: honorableness by virtue of being respectable and
           having a good reputation [syn: {respectability},
           {reputability}]
 5886 5979 refund n 1: money returned to a payer 2: the act of returning money
           received previously [syn:
 5887 6005 mediated adj 1: acting or brought about through an intervening
           agency; "the mediated settlement brought satisfaction to
           both
 5888 5938 interfering adj 1: intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner; "an
           interfering old woman"; "bustling about self-importantly
 5889 6156 freshwater n 1: water that is not salty [syn: {fresh water},
           {freshwater}] [ant: {brine}, {saltwater}, {seawater}]
 5890 6233 fragmented adj 1: having been divided; having the unity destroyed;
           "Congress...gave the impression of...a confusing sum of
 5891 6061 explode v 1: cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We
           exploded the nuclear bomb" [syn: {explode}, {detonate},
 5892 6109 downhill adv 1: toward a lower or inferior state; "your performance
           has been going downhill for a long time now"
 5893 6133 comrade n 1: a friend who is frequently in the company of another;
           "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms" [syn:
 5894 5907 complimentary adj 1: conveying or resembling a compliment; "a
           complimentary remark" [ant: {uncomplimentary}]
 5895 5911 Anglian n 1: one of the major dialects of Old English
 5896 5996 reshuffle n 1: a redistribution of something; "there was a reshuffle
           of cabinet officers"
 5897 5963 reflective adj 1: deeply or seriously thoughtful; "Byron lives on not
           only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the
           'Byronic
 5898 5981 peptide n 1: amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with
           the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial
 5899 6672 lapse n 1: a mistake resulting from inattention [syn: {oversight},
           {lapse}]
 5900 7130 knowingly adv 1: with full knowledge and deliberation; "he wittingly
           deleted the references" [syn: {wittingly}, {knowingly}]
 5901 6128 goldfish n 1: small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia
           used as pond or aquarium fishes [syn: {goldfish},
 5902 6023 Estonia n 1: a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea
           [syn: {Estonia}, {Esthonia}, {Republic of Estonia}]
 5903 5904 DOE n 1: the federal department responsible for maintaining a
           national energy policy of the United States; created in
 5904 6868 doc n 1: a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to
           see my doctor" [syn: {doctor}, {doc}, {physician}, {MD},
 5905 6919 disarmament n 1: act of reducing or depriving of arms; "the
           disarmament of the aggressor nations must be complete"
           [syn: {disarming},
 5906 6364 condensation n 1: (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two
           ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially
           in
 5907 5989 computational adj 1: of or involving computation or computers;
           "computational linguistics"
 5908 5970 brew n 1: drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather
           than distilling [syn: {brew}, {brewage}]
 5909 6026 Belgrade n 1: capital and largest city of Serbia and Montenegro;
           situated on the Danube [syn: {Belgrade}, {Beograd},
           {capital of
 5910 5959 artery n 1: a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the
           body [syn: {artery}, {arteria}, {arterial blood vessel}]
 5911 6067 amplifier n 1: electronic equipment that increases strength of
           signals passing through it
 5912 5913 amenable adj 1: disposed or willing to comply; "someone amenable to
           persuasion" [syn: {amenable}, {conformable}]
 5913 5972 Amen n 1: a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath;
           worshipped especially at Thebes [syn: {Amen}, {Amon},
 5914 6645 tumbling n 1: the gymnastic moves of an acrobat [syn: {acrobatics},
           {tumbling}]
 5915 5950 soluble adj 1: (of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some
           solvent (usually water) [ant: {indissoluble},
 5916 5995 signify v 1: denote or connote; "`maison' means `house' in French";
           "An example sentence would show what this word means"
           [syn:
 5917 5932 saucepan n 1: a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling
 5918 5919 prominently adv 1: in a prominent way; "the new car was prominently
           displayed in the driveway" [syn: {prominently},
 5919 6018 pointer n 1: a mark to indicate a direction or relation [syn:
           {arrow}, {pointer}]
 5920 6017 plucked adj 1: of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or
           a plectrum [ant: {bowed}]
 5921 6465 MAO n 1: an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of many body
           compounds (e.g., epinephrine and norepinephrine and
 5922 5955 insure v 1: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of
           something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See
 5923 6174 gravely adv 1: in a grave and sober manner; "he walked soberly toward
           the altar" [syn: {gravely}, {soberly}, {staidly}]
 5924 5941 grassy adj 1: abounding in grass [ant: {grassless}]
 5925 6042 flick n 1: a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible);
           "he gave it a flick with his finger"; "he felt the flick
           of
 5926 6234 decor n 1: decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a
           livable interior [syn: {interior decoration}, {decor}]
 5927 5969 cube n 1: a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces [syn: {cube},
           {regular hexahedron}]
 5928 5958 commencement n 1: the time at which something is supposed to begin;
           "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that
           he was the
 5929 6206 vanish v 1: get lost, as without warning or explanation; "He
           disappeared without a trace" [syn: {disappear}, {vanish},
 5930 6068 unhappiness n 1: emotions experienced when not in a state of well-
           being [syn: {sadness}, {unhappiness}] [ant: {happiness}]
 5931 5993 underside n 1: the lower side of anything [syn: {bottom},
           {underside}, {undersurface}]
 5932 5978 stocking n 1: close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come
           in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
 5933 5951 soaking adv 1: extremely wet; "dripping wet"; "soaking wet" [syn:
           {soaking}, {sopping}, {dripping}]
 5934 5961 semiconductor n 1: a substance as germanium or silicon whose
           electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a
           metal and an
 5935 5949 scrape n 1: a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin
           bows distracted her" [syn: {scrape}, {scraping},
           {scratch},
 5936 6191 Ono n 1: United States musician (born in Japan) who married John
           Lennon and collaborated with him on recordings (born in
 5937 6690 longitudinal adj 1: of or relating to lines of longitude;
           "longitudinal reckoning by the navigator"
 5938 5939 integrating n 1: the action of incorporating a racial or religious
           group into a community [syn: {integration}, {integrating},
 5939 5999 insensitive adj 1: not responsive to physical stimuli; "insensitive
           to radiation" [ant: {sensitive}]
 5940 6843 il adj 1: being nine more than forty [syn: {forty-nine}, {49}, {il}]
 5941 5986 grasping adj 1: immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; "they
           are avaricious and will do anything for money"; "casting
 5942 7350 Fitzgerald n 1: English poet remembered primarily for his free
           translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
           [syn:
 5943 6039 embankment n 1: a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to
           hold back water or to support a road or as protection
 5944 6027 burrow n 1: a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter [syn:
           {burrow}, {tunnel}]
 5945 6134 BS n 1: a bachelor's degree in science [syn: {Bachelor of Science},
           {BS}, {SB}]
 5946 5992 aspirin n 1: the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an
           analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer,
 5947 5948 annoying adj 1: causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying
           rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is
 5948 6044 adaptive adj 1: having a capacity for adaptation; "the adaptive
           coloring of a chameleon" [syn: {adaptive}, {adaptative}]
           [ant:
 5949 6348 straits n 1: a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs [syn:
           {pass}, {strait}, {straits}]
 5950 6053 shiver n 1: a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
           [syn: {tremble}, {shiver}, {shake}]
 5951 6115 scalp n 1: the skin that covers the top of the head; "they wanted to
           take his scalp as a trophy"
 5952 5953 payroll n 1: a list of employees and their salaries; "the company had
           a long payroll" [syn: {payroll}, {paysheet}]
 5953 5998 overflow n 1: a large flow [syn: {flood}, {overflow}, {outpouring}]
           2: the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding
           the
 5954 6034 miserably adv 1: in a miserable manner; "I bit my lip miserably and
           nodded"
 5955 6011 industrialization n 1: the development of industry on an extensive
           scale [syn: {industrialization}, {industrialisation},
           {industrial
 5956      inadvertently adv 1: without knowledge or intention; "he unwittingly
           deleted the references" [syn: {unwittingly},
           {inadvertently},
 5957 6143 diffusion n 1: (physics) the process in which there is movement of a
           substance from an area of high concentration of that
 5958 6025 clinically adv 1: in a clinical manner; "she is clinically qualified"
 5959 5973 adhesion n 1: abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the
           abdomen
 5960 6071 tavern n 1: a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic
           drinks [syn: {tavern}, {tap house}]
 5961 5976 sewing n 1: joining or attaching by stitches [syn: {sewing},
           {stitching}]
 5962 6056 ruby adj 1: of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to
           orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or
 5963 6487 ridley n 1: a marine turtle
 5964 6517 resolving n 1: analysis into clear-cut components [syn: {resolution},
           {resolving}]
 5965 5982 newmarket n 1: a long close-fitting coat worn for riding in the 19th
           century
 5966 6173 homelessness n 1: the state or condition of having no home
           (especially the state of living in the streets)
 5967 6076 dwell v 1: think moodily or anxiously about something [syn: {brood},
           {dwell}]
 5968 5988 disintegration n 1: in a decomposed state [syn: {decomposition},
           {disintegration}]
 5969 6180 cider n 1: a beverage made from juice pressed from apples [syn:
           {cider}, {cyder}]
 5970 6384 bony adj 1: very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold;
           "emaciated bony hands"; "a nightmare population of gaunt
 5971 6065 Barber n 1: United States composer (1910-1981) [syn: {Barber},
           {Samuel Barber}]
 5972 6095 animation n 1: the condition of living or the state of being alive;
           "while there's life there's hope"; "life depends on many
           chemical
 5973 5991 accelerator n 1: a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he
           stepped on the gas" [syn: {accelerator}, {accelerator
           pedal}, {gas
 5974 5994 tonne n 1: a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms [syn:
           {metric ton}, {MT}, {tonne}, {t}]
 5975 6050 tangle n 1: a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven;
           "they carved their way through the tangle of vines"
 5976 6001 striving n 1: an effortful attempt to attain a goal [syn: {striving},
           {nisus}, {pains}, {strain}]
 5977 6000 steeply adv 1: in a steep manner; "the street rose steeply up to the
           castle"
 5978 6003 stacked adj 1: arranged in a stack 2: (of a woman's body) having a
           large bosom and pleasing curves;
 5979 6103 resumption n 1: beginning again [syn: {resumption}, {recommencement}]
 5980 7263 ransom n 1: money demanded for the return of a captured person [syn:
           {ransom}, {ransom money}]
 5981 6188 postage n 1: the charge for mailing something 2: a small adhesive
           token stuck on a letter or package to
 5982 6286 normative adj 1: relating to or dealing with norms; "normative
           discipline"; "normative samples"
 5983 5984 liner n 1: (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter;
           "the batter hit a liner to the shortstop" [syn: {liner},
 5984 6193 lavender adj 1: of a pale purple color [syn: {lavender}, {lilac},
           {lilac- colored}]
 5985 6012 hug n 1: a tight or amorous embrace; "come here and give me a big
           hug" [syn: {hug}, {clinch}, {squeeze}]
 5986 6230 guise n 1: an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of
           friendship he betrayed them" [syn: {guise}, {pretense},
 5987 6022 emptiness n 1: the state of containing nothing [ant: {fullness}] 2:
           having an empty stomach
 5988 6094 devious adj 1: indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way;
           misleading; "used devious means to achieve success";
 5989 6013 cooperate v 1: work together on a common enterprise of project; "The
           soprano and the pianist did not get together very well";
 5990 6452 clown n 1: a rude or vulgar fool [syn: {clown}, {buffoon}] 2: a
           person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior [syn:
 5991 6066 asserting adj 1: relating to the use of or having the nature of a
           declaration [syn: {declarative}, {declaratory},
 5992 6082 artificially adv 1: not according to nature; not by natural means;
           "artificially induced conditions" [syn: {artificially},
 5993 6238 unveiled adj 1: revealed; especially by having a veil removed; "a new
           generation of unveiled women in Iran"; "applauding the
 5994 6100 torment n 1: unbearable physical pain [syn: {torture}, {torment}] 2:
           extreme mental distress [syn: {anguish}, {torment},
 5995 6031 skinny adj 1: being very thin; "a child with skinny freckled legs";
           "a long scrawny neck" [syn: {scraggy}, {boney}, {scrawny},
 5996 6371 rash adj 1: imprudently incurring risk; "do something rash that he
           will forever repent"- George Meredith
 5997 6462 prophecy n 1: knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained
           from a divine source) [syn: {prophecy}, {prognostication},
 5998 6058 overturned adj 1: having been turned so that the bottom is no longer
           the bottom; "an overturned car"; "the upset pitcher of
           milk";
 5999 6010 intellectually adv 1: in an intellectual manner; "intellectually
           gifted children"; "intellectually influenced"
 6000 6030 superficially adv 1: in a superficial manner; "he was superficially
           interested"
 6001 6114 subjectivity n 1: judgment based on individual personal impressions
           and feelings and opinions rather than external facts [syn:
 6002 6102 stationery n 1: paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters;
           usually with matching envelopes [syn: {stationery},
           {letter
 6003 6280 specialization n 1: the act of specializing; making something
           suitable for a special purpose [syn: {specialization},
           {specialisation}]
 6004 6055 shorthand adj 1: written in abbreviated or symbolic form; "shorthand
           notes"
 6005 6122 minimize v 1: make small or insignificant; "Let's minimize the risk"
           [syn: {minimize}, {minimise}] [ant: {maximise},
           {maximize}]
 6006 6211 lattice n 1: an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a
           regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions
 6007 6997 landowner n 1: a holder or proprietor of land [syn: {landowner},
           {landholder}, {property owner}]
 6008 6124 keenly adv 1: in a keen and discriminating manner; "he was keenly
           aware of his own shortcomings"
 6009 6171 Jupiter n 1: the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many
           satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the
           night
 6010 6036 intervening adj 1: occurring or falling between events or points in
           time; "so much had happened during the intervening years"
 6011 6140 innumerable adj 1: too numerous to be counted; "incalculable riches";
           "countless hours"; "an infinite number of reasons";
 6012 6676 gm n 1: a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
           [syn: {gram}, {gramme}, {gm}, {g}]
 6013 6146 campaigner n 1: a politician who is running for public office [syn:
           {campaigner}, {candidate}, {nominee}]
 6014 6048 zip n 1: a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had
           ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had
 6015      wizard adj 1: possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate
           to supernatural powers; "charming incantations"; "magic
 6016 6028 veronica n 1: any plant of the genus Veronica [syn: {veronica},
           {speedwell}]
 6017 6119 pinched adj 1: sounding as if the nose were pinched; "a whining nasal
           voice" [syn: {adenoidal}, {pinched}, {nasal}]
 6018 6266 phenomenal adj 1: of or relating to a phenomenon; "phenomenal
           science" 2: exceedingly or unbelievably great; "the bomb
           did fantastic
 6019 6169 lyrical adj 1: suitable for or suggestive of singing 2: expressing
           deep emotion; "the dancer's lyrical performance"
 6020 7013 labourer n 1: someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in
           manual labor [syn: {laborer}, {manual laborer},
           {labourer},
 6021 6038 inwards adv 1: to or toward the inside of; "come in"; "smash in the
           door" [syn: {in}, {inwards}, {inward}]
 6022 6041 fortified adj 1: secured with bastions or fortifications [syn:
           {bastioned}, {fortified}]
 6023 6024 exposition n 1: a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually
           written) of a specific topic [syn: {exposition},
 6024 6060 encompass v 1: include in scope; include as part of something
           broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group
           encompasses
 6025 6063 cramped adj 1: constricted in size; "cramped quarters"; "trying to
           bring children up in cramped high-rise apartments"
 6026 6096 budgetary adj 1: of or relating to a budget; "budgetary
           considerations"
 6027 6046 blur n 1: a hazy or indistinct representation; "it happened so fast
           it was just a blur"; "he tried to clear his head of the
 6028 6136 undo v 1: cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect; "I wish
           I could undo my actions"
 6029 6083 stroking n 1: a light touch with the hands [syn: {stroke},
           {stroking}]
 6030 6207 strenuous adj 1: characterized by or performed with much energy or
           force; "strenuous exercise"
 6031 6443 sown adj 1: sprinkled with seed; "a seeded lawn" [syn: {seeded},
           {sown}]
 6032 6073 offending adj 1: offending against or breaking a law or rule;
           "contracts offending against the statute were canceled"
           [ant:
 6033 6271 multiplied adj 1: greatly increased as by multiplication
 6034 6285 muffled adj 1: being or made softer or less loud or clear; "the dull
           boom of distant breaking waves"; "muffled drums"; "the
 6035 6375 miraculous adj 1: being or having the character of a miracle [syn:
           {marvelous}, {marvellous}, {miraculous}]
 6036 6126 infer v 1: reason by deduction; establish by deduction [syn:
           {deduce}, {infer}, {deduct}, {derive}]
 6037 7389 inactive adj 1: (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction;
           chemically inert; "desired amounts of inactive chlorine"
 6038 6447 impartial adj 1: showing lack of favoritism; "the cold neutrality of
           an impartial judge" [ant: {partial}]
 6039 6252 finale n 1: the closing section of a musical composition [syn:
           {finale}, {coda}]
 6040 6129 fiddle n 1: bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of
           the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a
 6041 6074 emotive adj 1: characterized by emotion [syn: {affectional},
           {affective}, {emotive}]
 6042 6567 electromagnetic adj 1: pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced
           by electric charge in motion; "electromagnetic energy"
 6043 6045 brutality n 1: the trait of extreme cruelty [syn: {ferociousness},
           {brutality}, {viciousness}, {savagery}]
 6044 6097 broom n 1: a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or
           twigs attached to a long handle
 6045 6201 biotechnology n 1: the branch of molecular biology that studies the
           use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial
           processes;
 6046 6203 astronomy n 1: the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies
           and the universe as a whole [syn: {astronomy},
           {uranology}]
 6047 6721 wiring n 1: a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity 2:
           the work of installing the wires for an electrical system
           or
 6048 6184 wig n 1: hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic
           hair
 6049 6719 weakening adj 1: causing debilitation [syn: {debilitative},
           {enervating}, {enfeebling}, {weakening}]
 6050 6138 tights n 1: skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to
           the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by
           women
 6051 6054 subscribe v 1: offer to buy, as of stocks and shares; "The broker
           subscribed 500 shares"
 6052 6302 staggering adj 1: so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm;
           "such an enormous response was astonishing"; "an
           astounding
 6053 6164 shove n 1: the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or
           something); "he gave the door a shove"
 6054 6986 seismic adj 1: subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth
           vibration [syn: {seismic}, {seismal}]
 6055 6084 scorn n 1: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense
           dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which
 6056 7670 rosy adj 1: reflecting optimism; "a rosy future"; "looked at the
           world through rose-colored glasses" [syn: {rose-colored},
 6057 6104 regal adj 1: belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler; "golden age
           of imperial splendor"; "purple tyrant"; "regal attire";
 6058 6072 overweight adj 1: usually describes a large person who is fat but has
           a large frame to carry it [syn: {fleshy}, {heavy},
 6059 6123 mushroom n 1: common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the
           inedible toadstool) [ant: {toadstool}]
 6060 6155 ferocious adj 1: marked by extreme and violent energy; "a ferocious
           beating"; "fierce fighting"; "a furious battle" [syn:
 6061 6313 exploratory adj 1: serving in or intended for exploration or
           discovery; "an exploratory operation"; "exploratory
           reconnaissance";
 6062 6092 disguised adj 1: having its true character concealed with the intent
           of misleading; "hidden agenda"; "masked threat" [syn:
 6063 6131 crunch n 1: the sound of something crunching; "he heard the crunch of
           footsteps on the gravel path"
 6064 6498 carcinoma n 1: any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue;
           one of the four major types of cancer
 6065 6080 bream n 1: flesh of various freshwater fishes of North America or of
           Europe [syn: {bream}, {freshwater bream}]
 6066 6182 assertive adj 1: aggressively self-assured; "an energetic assertive
           boy who was always ready to argue"; "pointing directly at
           a
 6067 6079 adolescent adj 1: relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an
           adolescent; "adolescent problems"
 6068 6099 usable adj 1: capable of being put to use; "usable byproducts" [syn:
           {useable}, {usable}]
 6069 6368 unambiguous adj 1: having or exhibiting a single clearly defined
           meaning; "As a horror, apartheid...is absolutely
           unambiguous"-
 6070 6700 trouser n 1: (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the
           waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately;
           "he had
 6071 6481 timed adj 1: regularly spaced in time; "closely timed intervals"
 6072 6209 oppressed adj 1: burdened psychologically or mentally; "laden with
           grief"; "oppressed by a sense of failure" [syn: {laden},
 6073 6105 obsessive adj 1: characterized by or constituting an obsession; "the
           obsessional character of his response"; "obsessive
 6074 6088 fertiliser n 1: any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates
           used to make soil more fertile [syn: {fertilizer},
           {fertiliser},
 6075 6273 examiner n 1: someone who administers a test to determine your
           qualifications [syn: {examiner}, {tester}, {quizzer}]
 6076 6496 duplication n 1: a copy that corresponds to an original exactly; "he
           made a duplicate for the files" [syn: {duplicate},
           {duplication}]
 6077 6216 conveyance n 1: document effecting a property transfer 2: the
           transmission of information [syn: {conveyance},
 6078 6179 chatter n 1: noisy talk [syn: {yak}, {yack}, {yakety-yak}, {chatter},
           {cackle}]
 6079 6202 bully adj 1: very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car";
           "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply
 6080 6081 broaden v 1: make broader; "broaden the road" 2: extend in scope or
           range or area; "The law was extended to
 6081 6319 botanical adj 1: of or relating to plants or botany; "botanical
           garden" [syn: {botanic}, {botanical}]
 6082 6148 believer n 1: a supporter who accepts something as true [syn:
           {believer}, {truster}]
 6083 6166 shipment n 1: goods carried by a large vehicle [syn: {cargo},
           {lading}, {freight}, {load}, {loading}, {payload},
           {shipment},
 6084 6187 sharper n 1: a professional card player who makes a living by
           cheating at card games [syn: {cardsharp}, {card sharp},
 6085 6190 parasite n 1: an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another
           animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host
 6086 6619 hawk n 1: diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings
           and a long tail
 6087 6090 Frau n 1: a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult
           woman
 6088 6274 flute n 1: a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed
           at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening
           near
 6089 6400 FBI n 1: a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal
           investigative arm of the Department of Justice [syn:
 6090 6449 ensuing adj 1: following immediately and as a result of what went
           before; "ensuing events confirmed the prediction"
 6091 6154 eloquent adj 1: expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively;
           "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech"
           [syn:
 6092 6254 dodgy adj 1: of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk; "an
           extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid
 6093 6402 defy v 1: resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied
           public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the
 6094 6110 defiantly adv 1: in a rebellious manner; "he rejected her words
           rebelliously" [syn: {rebelliously}, {contumaciously},
 6095 6217 branded adj 1: (of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a
           distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights;
 6096 6367 barge n 1: a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on
           canals) [syn: {barge}, {flatboat}, {hoy}, {lighter}]
 6097 6299 automated adj 1: operated by automation; "an automated stoker" [syn:
           {automated}, {machine-controlled}, {machine-driven}]
 6098 6237 Yemen n 1: a republic on the southwestern shores of the Arabian
           Peninsula on the Indian Ocean; formed in 1990 [syn:
 6099 6113 uptake n 1: the process of taking food into the body through the
           mouth (as by eating) [syn: {consumption}, {ingestion},
           {intake},
 6100 6162 tranquillity n 1: an untroubled state; free from disturbances [syn:
           {tranquillity}, {tranquility}, {quiet}]
 6101 6646 Suez n 1: a city in northeastern Egypt at the head of the Gulf of
           Suez and at the southern end of the Suez Canal
 6102 6186 slit n 1: a long narrow opening 2: obscene terms for female genitals
           [syn: {cunt}, {puss},
 6103 6541 resultant adj 1: following or accompanying as a consequence; "an
           excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems";
           "snags
 6104 6540 Quebec n 1: the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec;
           situated on the Saint Lawrence River [syn: {Quebec},
 6105 6247 preferential adj 1: manifesting partiality; "a discriminatory tax";
           "preferential tariff rates"; "preferential treatment"; "a
 6106 6445 nickname n 1: a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version
           of a person's given name); "Joe's mother would not use his
 6107 7248 nervousness n 1: the anxious feeling you have when you have the
           jitters [syn: {jitteriness}, {jumpiness}, {nervousness},
 6108 6213 externally adv 1: on or from the outside; "the candidate needs to be
           externally evaluated" [ant: {internally}]
 6109 6607 dismissive adj 1: showing indifference or disregard; "a dismissive
           shrug"; "the firm is dismissive of the competitor's
           product";
 6110 6275 diligence n 1: conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a
           task; giving the degree of care required in a given
           situation
 6111 6132 chassis n 1: alternative names for the body of a human being;
           "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong
           physique"; "the
 6112 6257 bliss n 1: a state of extreme happiness [syn: {bliss},
           {blissfulness}, {cloud nine}, {seventh heaven}, {walking
           on air}]
 6113 6240 unfairly adv 1: in an unfair manner; "they dealt with him unfairly";
           "their accusations hit below the belt" [syn: {unfairly},
 6114 6151 stricken adj 1: grievously affected especially by disease [syn:
           {afflicted}, {stricken}]
 6115 6460 spike n 1: a transient variation in voltage or current 2: sports
           equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a
 6116 6461 rave n 1: a dance party that lasts all night and electronically
           synthesized music is played; "raves are very popular in
 6117 6118 rattled adj 1: thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled'
           is an informal term) [syn: {flustered}, {hot and
 6118 6516 rattle n 1: a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard
           with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory
           disorders); "the
 6119 6372 precaution n 1: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger
           or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the
           injury as
 6120 6189 ploughed adj 1: (of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow;
           "plowed fields" [syn: {plowed}, {ploughed}] [ant:
           {unbroken},
 6121 6331 periphery n 1: the outside boundary or surface of something [syn:
           {periphery}, {fringe}, {outer boundary}]
 6122 6210 motility n 1: ability to move spontaneously and independently [ant:
           {immotility}]
 6123 6192 margarine n 1: a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as
           a substitute for butter [syn: {margarine}, {margarin},
 6124 7341 Leon n 1: a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
           2: a city in northwestern Spain at the foot of the
           Cantabrian
 6125 6288 justifiable adj 1: capable of being justified
 6126 6226 jade adj 1: of something having the color of jade; especially varying
           from bluish green to yellowish green [syn: {jade}, {jade-
 6127 6399 hush n 1: (poetic) tranquil silence; "the still of the night" [syn:
           {hush}, {stillness}, {still}]
 6128 6141 hind adj 1: located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind)
           legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass" [syn: {back(a)},
 6129 6232 fender n 1: a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block
           splashing water or mud; "in Britain they call a fender a
 6130 6215 cutlery n 1: a cutting implement; a tool for cutting [syn: {cutter},
           {cutlery}, {cutting tool}]
 6131 6157 countenance n 1: the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a
           pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage" [syn:
           {countenance},
 6132 6380 console n 1: a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand
           against a wall [syn: {console table}, {console}]
 6133 6317 charismatic adj 1: possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; "a
           charismatic leader"; "a magnetic personality" [syn:
 6134 6183 Aug n 1: the month following July and preceding September [syn:
           {August}, {Aug}]
 6135 8013 weep v 1: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; "She cried
           bitterly when she heard the news of his death"; "The girl
 6136 6261 uphold v 1: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain
           or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the
 6137 6369 tutorial adj 1: of or relating to tutors or tutoring; "tutorial
           sessions" n 1: a session of intensive tuition given by a
           tutor to an
 6138 6262 tangled adj 1: in a confused mass; "pushed back her tangled hair";
           "the tangled ropes" [ant: {untangled}]
 6139 6168 pathological adj 1: of or relating to the practice of pathology;
           "pathological laboratory" [syn: {pathological},
 6140 6225 industrialisation n 1: the development of industry on an extensive
           scale [syn: {industrialization}, {industrialisation},
           {industrial
 6141 6359 hardness n 1: the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure;
           not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale [ant:
           {softness}]
 6142 6227 gilt adj 1: having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; "long
           aureate (or golden) hair"; "a gold carpet" [syn:
 6143 6199 dove n 1: any of numerous small pigeons 2: someone who prefers
           negotiations to armed conflict in the
 6144 6145 dissatisfied adj 1: in a state of sulky dissatisfaction [syn:
           {disgruntled}, {dissatisfied}]
 6145 6657 dessert n 1: a dish served as the last course of a meal [syn:
           {dessert}, {sweet}, {afters}]
 6146 6158 cohort n 1: a company of companions or supporters 2: a band of
           warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion)
 6147 6159 cleavage n 1: the state of being split or cleft; "there was a
           cleavage between the liberal and conservative members"
 6148 6385 activate v 1: put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction";
           "actuate the circuits" [syn: {trip}, {actuate}, {trigger},
 6149 6279 woodwork n 1: work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or
           furniture
 6150 6241 tiller n 1: a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass 2: someone
           who tills land (prepares the soil for the planting of
 6151 6167 stainless adj 1: (of reputation) free from blemishes; "his unsullied
           name"; "an untarnished reputation" [syn: {stainless},
 6152 6265 rigidly adv 1: in a rigid manner; "the body was rigidly erect"; "he
           sat bolt upright" [syn: {rigidly}, {stiffly}, {bolt}]
 6153 6376 Munro n 1: British writer of short stories (1870-1916) [syn: {Munro},
           {H. H. Munro}, {Hector Hugh Munro}, {Saki}]
 6154 6176 extradition n 1: the surrender of an accused or convicted person by
           one state or country to another (usually under the
           provisions
 6155 6311 envoy n 1: a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador [syn:
           {envoy}, {envoy extraordinary}, {minister
           plenipotentiary}]
 6156 6197 elasticity n 1: the tendency of a body to return to its original
           shape after it has been stretched or compressed; "the
           waistband
 6157 6256 culmination n 1: a final climactic stage; "their achievements stand
           as a culmination of centuries of development" [syn:
           {apogee},
 6158 6181 complacent adj 1: contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions;
           "he had become complacent after years of success"; "his
           self-
 6159 6379 combustion n 1: a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to
           give heat and light [syn: {combustion}, {burning}]
 6160 6553 brace n 1: a support that steadies or strengthens something else; "he
           wore a brace on his knee"
 6161 6259 vodka n 1: unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia
 6162 6163 tremendously adv 1: extremely; "he was enormously popular" [syn:
           {enormously}, {tremendously}, {hugely}, {staggeringly}]
 6163 6218 transmit v 1: transfer to another; "communicate a disease" [syn:
           {convey}, {transmit}, {communicate}]
 6164 6245 surveying n 1: the practice of measuring angles and distances on the
           ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map;
           "he
 6165 6410 stud n 1: a man who is virile and sexually active [syn: {stud}, {he-
           man}, {macho-man}]
 6166 6220 staple adj 1: necessary or important, especially regarding food or
           commodities; "wheat is a staple crop"
 6167 6243 Seville n 1: a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural
           center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain [syn:
 6168 6269 pathology n 1: the branch of medical science that studies the causes
           and nature and effects of diseases
 6169 6309 luminous adj 1: softly bright or radiant; "a house aglow with
           lights"; "glowing embers"; "lambent tongues of flame";
           "the lucent
 6170 6909 inflict v 1: impose something unpleasant; "The principal visited his
           rage on the students" [syn: {inflict}, {bring down},
 6171 6546 indistinguishable adj 1: exactly alike; incapable of being perceived
           as different; "rows of identical houses"; "cars identical
           except for
 6172 6357 inconvenient adj 1: not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs; "it
           is inconvenient not to have a telephone in the kitchen";
 6173 6416 Hayes n 1: acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993) [syn:
           {Hayes}, {Helen Hayes}]
 6174 6564 Groves n 1: United States general who served as military director of
           the atomic bomb project (1896-1970) [syn: {Groves},
           {Leslie
 6175 6177 Fiji n 1: an independent state within the British Commonwealth
           located on the Fiji Islands [syn: {Fiji}, {Republic of
 6176 6253 embroidery n 1: elaboration of an interpretation by the use of
           decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has
           been
 6177 6361 eerie adj 1: suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious; "an eerie
           feeling of deja vu"
 6178 6450 discontent adj 1: showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless
           longing; "saw many discontent faces in the room"; "was
 6179 6296 criticize v 1: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real
           or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie";
 6180 6200 Copenhagen n 1: the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on
           the island of Zealand; "Copenhagen is sometimes called the
 6181 6277 chlorine n 1: a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens;
           best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to
 6182 6298 Artemis n 1: (Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the
           Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo;
 6183 6434 Ana n 1: mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with
           Danu
 6184 6204 xv adj 1: being one more than fourteen [syn: {fifteen}, {15}, {xv}] n
           1: the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
 6185 6556 terrestrial adj 1: of or relating to or inhabiting the land as
           opposed to the sea or air [syn: {tellurian}, {telluric},
 6186 6303 systemic adj 1: affecting an entire system; "a systemic poison"
 6187 6244 secretarial adj 1: of or relating to a secretary or to a secretary's
           work
 6188 6222 Portland n 1: freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in
           northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides
 6189 6246 peculiarly adv 1: uniquely or characteristically; "these peculiarly
           cinematic elements"; "a peculiarly French phenomenon";
 6190 6283 pagan adj 1: not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism
           and Islam [syn: {heathen}, {heathenish}, {pagan},
           {ethnic}]
 6191 6708 OED n 1: an unabridged dictionary constructed on historical
           principles [syn: {Oxford English Dictionary}, {O.E.D.},
 6192 6223 mechanic adj 1: resembling the action of a machine; "from blank to
           blank a threadless way I pushed mechanic feet"- Emily
           Dickenson
 6193 6224 license n 1: a legal document giving official permission to do
           something [syn: {license}, {licence}, {permit}]
 6194 7457 Lear n 1: British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
           [syn: {Lear}, {Edward Lear}]
 6195 6289 grubby adj 1: infested with grubs 2: thickly covered with ingrained
           dirt or soot; "a miner's
 6196 6212 granddad n 1: the father of your father or mother [syn:
           {grandfather}, {gramps}, {granddad}, {grandad},
           {granddaddy}, {grandpa}]
 6197 6214 flask n 1: bottle that has a narrow neck 2: the quantity a flask will
           hold [syn: {flask}, {flaskful}]
 6198 6276 dustbin n 1: a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected [syn:
           {ashcan}, {trash can}, {garbage can}, {wastebin}, {ash
 6199 6586 deference n 1: a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or
           regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering";
 6200 6255 confinement n 1: concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of
           contractions to the birth of a child; "she was in labor
           for
 6201 6236 austere adj 1: severely simple; "a stark interior" [syn: {austere},
           {severe}, {stark}, {stern}]
 6202 6343 apologize v 1: acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; "I
           apologized for being late"; "He apologized for the many
 6203 6278 anorexia n 1: a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
 6204 7894 woo v 1: seek someone's favor; "China is wooing Russia" [syn: {woo},
           {court}]
 6205 6301 victorious adj 1: having won; "the victorious entry"; "the winning
           team" [syn: {victorious}, {winning}]
 6206 6260 uplift n 1: (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the
           process of mountain building) [syn: {upheaval}, {uplift},
 6207 6242 suffrage n 1: a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the
           US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th
           amendment;
 6208 6221 Presbyterian n 1: a follower of Calvinism as taught in the
           Presbyterian Church
 6209 6330 oversee v 1: watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?"
           [syn: {oversee}, {supervise}, {superintend}, {manage}]
 6210 6287 naming adj 1: inclined to or serving for the giving of names; "the
           appellative faculty of children"; "the appellative
 6211 6939 lofty adj 1: of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature
           or style; "an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-
 6212 6251 harmonic adj 1: of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and
           rhythm; "subtleties of harmonic change and tonality"-
 6213 6337 freehold n 1: an estate held in fee simple or for life 2: tenure by
           which land is held in fee simple or for life
 6214 7325 exasperation n 1: an exasperated feeling of annoyance [syn:
           {aggravation}, {exasperation}]
 6215 6697 Cooke n 1: United States journalist (born in England in 1908) [syn:
           {Cooke}, {Alistair Cooke}, {Alfred Alistair Cooke}]
 6216 6292 cervical adj 1: of or relating to the cervix of the uterus; "cervical
           cancer"
 6217 6407 blindly adv 1: without seeing or looking; "he felt around his desk
           blindly"
 6218 6325 tranquil adj 1: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy
           waves; "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the
 6219 6326 taxis n 1: a locomotor response toward or away from an external
           stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism
 6220 6263 Stephenson n 1: English railway pioneer who built the first passenger
           railway in 1825 (1781-1848) [syn: {Stephenson}, {George
 6221 6268 Prussia n 1: a former kingdom in north-central Europe including
           present- day northern Germany and northern Poland; "in the
           19th
 6222 6267 Plato n 1: ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher
           of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
 6223 6284 methane n 1: a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel
 6224 6248 literate adj 1: able to read and write [ant: {illiterate}] 2: versed
           in literature; dealing with literature [ant:
 6225 6358 incur v 1: make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable
           to; "People who smoke incur a great danger to their
           health"
 6226 6249 incest n 1: sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to
           marry (as between a parent and a child)
 6227 6272 hostage n 1: a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that
           another party will meet specified terms [syn: {hostage},
           {surety}]
 6228 6229 horrendous adj 1: causing fear or dread or terror; "the awful war";
           "an awful risk"; "dire news"; "a career or vengeance so
 6229 6231 Hebrides n 1: a group of more than 500 islands off the western coast
           of Scotland [syn: {Hebrides}, {Hebridean Islands},
           {Hebridean
 6230 7202 grassland n 1: land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows and is
           the dominant form of plant life
 6231 6802 glaring adj 1: shining intensely; "the blazing sun"; "blinding
           headlights"; "dazzling snow"; "fulgent patterns of
 6232 6417 exodus n 1: a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile
           environment [syn: {exodus}, {hegira}, {hejira}]
 6233 6493 eligibility n 1: the quality or state of being eligible; "eligibility
           of a candidate for office"; "eligibility for a loan" [ant:
 6234 6419 draped adj 1: covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak;
           "leaf-clothed trees"; "fog-cloaked meadows"; "a beam
 6235 6258 bemused adj 1: deeply absorbed in thought; "as distant and bemused as
           a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman
 6236 6454 arithmetic adj 1: relating to or involving arithmetic; "arithmetical
           computations" [syn: {arithmetical}, {arithmetic}]
 6237 6593 watery adj 1: filled with water; "watery soil" 2: wet with secreted
           or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears;
 6238 6239 vegetarian n 1: eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats
           no meat or fish or (often) any animal products
 6239 6595 unreal adj 1: lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not
           corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria; "ghosts
 6240 6300 unmarked adj 1: not having an identifying mark; "unmarked cards"; "an
           unmarked police car" [ant: {marked}]
 6241 6324 ticking n 1: a metallic tapping sound; "he counted the ticks of the
           clock" [syn: {tick}, {ticking}]
 6242 6305 sweetness n 1: the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
           [syn: {sweet}, {sweetness}, {sugariness}]
 6243 6264 squire n 1: young nobleman attendant on a knight 2: an English
           country landowner
 6244 6304 soaring adj 1: ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual;
           "soaring prices"
 6245 6370 shave n 1: the act of removing hair with a razor [syn: {shave},
           {shaving}]
 6246 6574 ombudsman n 1: a government appointee who investigates complaints by
           private persons against the government
 6247 6282 offend v 1: cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless
           remark offended me" [syn: {pique}, {offend}]
 6248 6469 kneeling n 1: supporting yourself on your knees [syn: {kneel},
           {kneeling}]
 6249 6250 interpersonal adj 1: occurring among or involving several people;
           "interpersonal situations in which speech occurs"
 6250 6413 inset n 1: a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one
           2: an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted [syn:
 6251 6290 gemma n 1: small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts
           and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into
           a
 6252 6310 forbid v 1: command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night";
           "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad
           nixed
 6253 6418 extravagant adj 1: unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings;
           "extravagant praise"; "exuberant compliments";
 6254 6495 disgraceful adj 1: giving offense to moral sensibilities and
           injurious to reputation; "scandalous behavior"; "the
           wicked rascally
 6255 6316 cute adj 1: attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness
           or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a cute little
 6256 6295 crumpled adj 1: of metal e.g.; "bent nails"; "a car with a crumpled
           front end"; "dented fenders" [syn: {bent}, {crumpled},
 6257 6682 biased adj 1: favoring one person or side over another; "a biased
           account of the trial"; "a decision that was partial to
 6258 6422 arouse v 1: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse
           pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" [syn: {arouse},
 6259 6930 villain n 1: a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil
           deliberately [syn: {villain}, {scoundrel}]
 6260 6408 unwittingly adv 1: without knowledge or intention; "he unwittingly
           deleted the references" [syn: {unwittingly},
           {inadvertently},
 6261 6323 uncompromising adj 1: not making concessions; "took an uncompromising
           stance in the peace talks"; "uncompromising honesty" [syn:
 6262 6328 tightening n 1: the act of making something tighter; "the tightening
           of economic controls" [ant: {laxation}, {loosening}]
 6263 6388 stupidity n 1: a poor ability to understand or to profit from
           experience [ant: {intelligence}]
 6264 6514 Saviour n 1: a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in
           Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for
 6265 6281 resin n 1: any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances
           obtained either as exudations from certain plants or
 6266 6576 promenade n 1: a formal ball held for a school class toward the end
           of the academic year [syn: {promenade}, {prom}]
 6267 6332 portray v 1: portray in words; "The book portrays the actor as a
           selfish person"
 6268 6306 outspoken adj 1: given to expressing yourself freely or insistently;
           "outspoken in their opposition to segregation"; "a vocal
 6269 6353 originality n 1: the ability to think and act independently 2: the
           quality of being new and original (not derived from
 6270 6521 motorbike n 1: small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and
           elevated handlebars [syn: {minibike}, {motorbike}]
 6271 6307 mantelpiece n 1: shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; "in
           Britain they call a mantel a chimneypiece" [syn: {mantel},
 6272 6360 grotesque adj 1: distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal
           and hideous; "tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms
           long
 6273 6339 frenzy n 1: state of violent mental agitation [syn: {craze},
           {delirium}, {frenzy}, {fury}, {hysteria}]
 6274 6312 epithelium n 1: membranous tissue covering internal organs and other
           internal surfaces of the body [syn: {epithelium},
 6275 6314 delicacy n 1: the quality of being beautiful and delicate in
           appearance; "the daintiness of her touch"; "the fineness
           of her
 6276 6291 deity n 1: any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part
           of the world or some aspect of life or who is the
 6277 6294 chronology n 1: an arrangement of events in time 2: a record of
           events in the order of their occurrence
 6278 6297 apprehensive adj 1: quick to understand; "a kind and apprehensive
           friend"- Nathaniel Hawthorne [syn: {apprehensive},
           {discerning}]
 6279 6736 woody adj 1: made of or containing or resembling wood; "woody
           plants"; "perennial herbs with woody stems"; "a woody
           taste" [ant:
 6280 6769 sincerity n 1: an earnest and sincere feeling [syn: {earnestness},
           {seriousness}, {sincerity}]
 6281 6351 ratified adj 1: formally approved and invested with legal authority
           [syn: {ratified}, {sanctioned}]
 6282 6333 palette n 1: the range of colour characteristic of a particular
           artist or painting or school of art [syn: {palette},
           {pallet}]
 6283 6426 ordained adj 1: fixed or established especially by order or command;
           "at the time appointed (or the appointed time") [syn:
 6284 6444 Noah n 1: the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and
           the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40
 6285 6354 modestly adv 1: with modesty; in a modest manner; "the dissertation
           was entitled, modestly, `Remarks about a play by
 6286 6446 moan n 1: an utterance expressing pain or disapproval [syn: {groan},
           {moan}]
 6287 6355 malignant adj 1: dangerous to health; characterized by progressive
           and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor) [ant:
 6288 7103 instructive adj 1: serving to instruct or enlighten or inform [syn:
           {instructive}, {informative}] [ant: {uninstructive}]
 6289 6529 hepatic adj 1: pertaining to or affecting the liver; "hepatic ducts";
           "hepatic cirrhosis"
 6290 6396 haemoglobin n 1: a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives
           red blood cells their characteristic color; function
           primarily
 6291 6432 dent n 1: an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening); "it
           made a dent in my bank account"
 6292 6340 conventionally adv 1: in a conventional manner; "he usually behaves
           rather conventionally" [ant: {unconventionally}]
 6293 7116 conglomerate adj 1: composed of heterogeneous elements gathered into
           a mass; "the conglomerate peoples of New England"
 6294 6381 compensated adj 1: receiving or eligible for compensation; "salaried
           workers"; "a stipendiary magistrate" [syn: {compensated},
 6295 6500 climber n 1: a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support
           or over other plants
 6296 6318 cartridge n 1: ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing
           containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a
           rifle or
 6297 6365 borrower n 1: someone who receives something on the promise to return
           it or its equivalent [ant: {lender}, {loaner}]
 6298 6321 Athenian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Athens or its
           inhabitants
 6299 6341 abdomen n 1: the region of the body of a vertebrate between the
           thorax and the pelvis [syn: {abdomen}, {venter},
           {stomach},
 6300 7186 vacation n 1: leisure time away from work devoted to rest or
           pleasure; "we get two weeks of vacation every summer"; "we
           took a
 6301 6322 upstream adv 1: toward the source or against the current [syn:
           {upriver}, {upstream}] [ant: {downriver}, {downstream}]
 6302 6483 singular adj 1: unusual or striking; "a remarkable sight"; "such
           poise is singular in one so young" [syn: {remarkable},
           {singular}]
 6303 6329 shutting n 1: the act of closing something [syn: {shutting},
           {closing}] [ant: {opening}]
 6304 6390 secretariat n 1: an administrative unit responsible for maintaining
           records and other secretarial duties; especially for
           international
 6305 6349 sane adj 1: mentally healthy; free from mental disorder; "appears to
           be completely sane" [ant: {insane}]
 6306 6352 physiology n 1: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with
           the functioning of organisms
 6307 6308 misty adj 1: filled or abounding with fog or mist; "a brumous October
           morning" [syn: {brumous}, {foggy}, {hazy}, {misty}]
 6308 6519 Merton n 1: United States religious and writer (1915-1968) [syn:
           {Merton}, {Thomas Merton}]
 6309 6427 lovingly adv 1: with fondness; with love; "she spoke to her children
           fondly" [syn: {fondly}, {lovingly}]
 6310 6549 friar n 1: a male member of a religious order that originally relied
           solely on alms [syn: {friar}, {mendicant}]
 6311 6492 fluorescent adj 1: emitting light during exposure to radiation from
           an external source
 6312 6693 fastened adj 1: firmly closed or secured; "found the gate fastened";
           "a fastened seatbelt" [ant: {unfastened}]
 6313 6362 evoke v 1: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse
           pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" [syn: {arouse},
 6314 6315 decisively adv 1: with firmness; "`I will come along,' she said
           decisively" [syn: {decisively}, {resolutely}] [ant:
           {indecisively}]
 6315 6587 decimal adj 1: numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten; "the
           decimal system" [syn: {decimal}, {denary}]
 6316 6363 confine v 1: place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of
           this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your
 6317 6733 Charlemagne n 1: king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror
           of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814) [syn: {Charlemagne},
 6318 6433 centralised adj 1: drawn toward a center or brought under the control
           of a central authority; "centralized control of emergency
 6319 6320 barbecue n 1: meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly
           seasoned sauce [syn: {barbecue}, {barbeque}]
 6320 6455 assassin n 1: a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent
           political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often
           is hired
 6321 6406 accessibility n 1: the quality of being at hand when needed [syn:
           {handiness}, {accessibility}, {availability},
           {availableness}] [ant:
 6322 6345 ventral adj 1: toward or on or near the belly (front of a primate or
           lower surface of a lower animal); "the ventral aspect of
 6323 6439 unspecified adj 1: not stated explicitly or in detail; "threatened
           unspecified reprisals" [ant: {specified}]
 6324 6536 Tucker n 1: United States anarchist influential before World War I
           (1854-1939) [syn: {Tucker}, {Benjamin Ricketson Tucker}]
 6325 6346 Truman n 1: elected vice president in Roosevelt's 4th term; became
           33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt's death
           in 1945
 6326 6327 trait n 1: a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
 6327 6347 timid adj 1: showing fear and lack of confidence [ant: {bold}] 2:
           lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident
           and
 6328 7913 tech n 1: a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the
           applied sciences [syn: {technical school}, {tech}]
 6329 6389 snatch n 1: a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their
           conversation" [syn: {snatch}, {bit}]
 6330 6334 prerogative n 1: a right reserved exclusively by a particular person
           or group (especially a hereditary or official right);
 6331 6560 positioning adj 1: causing to fall into line or into position [syn:
           {aligning}, {positioning}]
 6332 6542 plotted adj 1: planned in advance; "with malice aforethought" [syn:
           {aforethought(ip)}, {planned}, {plotted}]
 6333 6463 perennial adj 1: lasting three seasons or more; "the common buttercup
           is a popular perennial plant" [ant: {annual}, {biennial},
 6334 6335 override n 1: a manually operated device to correct the operation of
           an automatic device
 6335 6412 overcoat n 1: a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter [syn:
           {greatcoat}, {overcoat}, {topcoat}]
 6336 6618 Kuwaiti adj 1: of or relating to the kingdom of Kuwait or its people;
           "Kuwaiti ports"
 6337 6338 freeman n 1: a person who is not a serf or a slave [syn: {freeman},
           {freewoman}]
 6338 6620 endemic adj 1: of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a
           disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent
 6339 6378 enamel n 1: hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth [syn:
           {enamel}, {tooth enamel}]
 6340 6477 convincingly adv 1: in a convincing manner; "he argued convincingly"
           [ant: {unconvincingly}]
 6341 6342 alloy n 1: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or
           metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together
           or
 6342 6505 aerobics n 1: exercise that increases the need for oxygen [syn:
           {aerobics}, {aerobic exercise}]
 6343 6366 adulthood n 1: the period of time in your life after your physical
           growth has stopped and you are fully developed [syn:
           {adulthood},
 6344 6628 yeast n 1: a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used
           to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer
 6345 6878 vent n 1: a hole for the escape of gas or air [syn: {vent},
           {venthole}, {vent-hole}, {blowhole}]
 6346 6440 trumpet n 1: a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a
           narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of
 6347 6740 tacit adj 1: implied by or inferred from actions or statements; "gave
           silent consent"; "a tacit agreement"; "the understood
 6348 6482 strawberry n 1: sweet fleshy red fruit 2: any of various low
           perennial herbs with many runners and
 6349 6409 Siberia n 1: a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold
           winters
 6350 7190 SD n 1: a state in north central United States [syn: {South Dakota},
           {Coyote State}, {Mount Rushmore State}, {SD}]
 6351 6614 registry n 1: an official written record of names or events or
           transactions [syn: {register}, {registry}]
 6352 6748 Prescott n 1: a town in central Arizona
 6353 6725 penguin n 1: short-legged flightless birds of cold southern
           especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings
           modified as
 6354 6467 mileage n 1: distance measured in miles [syn: {mileage}, {milage}] 2:
           the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of
 6355 6374 meticulous adj 1: marked by precise accordance with details;
           "meticulous research"; "punctilious in his attention to
           rules of
 6356 7367 jammed adj 1: filled to capacity; "a suitcase jammed with dirty
           clothes"; "stands jam-packed with fans"; "a packed
 6357 6941 informally adv 1: without formality; "he visited us informally" [ant:
           {formally}]
 6358 6578 incubation n 1: maintaining something at the most favorable
           temperature for its development
 6359 6565 gladly adv 1: in a willing manner; "this was gladly agreed to"; "I
           would fain do it" [syn: {gladly}, {lief}, {fain}]
 6360 6398 GATT n 1: a United Nations agency created by a multinational treaty
           to promote trade by the reduction of tariffs and import
 6361 6448 flair n 1: a natural talent; "he has a flair for mathematics"; "he
           has a genius for interior decorating" [syn: {flair},
           {genius}]
 6362 6401 effluent adj 1: that is flowing outward [syn: {effluent},
           {outflowing}] n 1: water mixed with waste matter [syn:
           {effluent},
 6363 6451 creek n 1: a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often
           a tributary of a river); "the creek dried up every summer"
 6364 6404 condemning adj 1: containing or imposing condemnation or censure; "a
           condemnatory decree" [syn: {condemnatory}, {condemning}]
 6365 6508 Basque n 1: a member of a people of unknown origin living in the
           western Pyrenees in France and Spain
 6366 6382 ballroom n 1: large room used mainly for dancing [syn: {ballroom},
           {dance hall}, {dance palace}]
 6367 6383 Afghan adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or
           its people [syn: {Afghani}, {Afghan}, {Afghanistani}]
 6368 7640 varnish n 1: a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent
           finish to a surface
 6369 6459 tempt v 1: dispose or incline or entice to; "We were tempted by the
           delicious-looking food" [syn: {tempt}, {allure}]
 6370 6425 Slovenia n 1: a mountainous republic in central Europe; formerly part
           of the Habsburg monarchy and Yugoslavia; achieved
           independence
 6371 6670 riches n 1: an abundance of material possessions and resources [syn:
           {wealth}, {riches}]
 6372 6518 preclude v 1: keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My
           sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the
 6373 6636 onslaught n 1: a sudden and severe onset of trouble 2: (military) an
           offensive against an enemy (using weapons);
 6374 6524 myriad adj 1: too numerous to be counted; "incalculable riches";
           "countless hours"; "an infinite number of reasons";
 6375 6377 Muhammad n 1: leader of Black Muslims who campaigned for independence
           for Black Americans (1897-1975) [syn: {Muhammad}, {Elijah
 6376 6489 marrow n 1: the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the
           cavities of bones [syn: {marrow}, {bone marrow}]
 6377 6520 Malawi n 1: a landlocked republic in southern central Africa;
           achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
           [syn:
 6378 6822 franc n 1: the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100
           centimes
 6379 6403 coward n 1: a person who shows fear or timidity 2: English dramatist
           and actor and composer noted for his witty
 6380 6420 conserve n 1: fruit preserved by cooking with sugar [syn: {conserve},
           {preserve}, {conserves}, {preserves}]
 6381 6405 compressed adj 1: pressed tightly together; "with lips compressed"
           [syn: {compressed}, {tight}]
 6382 6437 bollocks v 1: make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner
           and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the
           difficult
 6383 6642 archer n 1: a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
           [syn: {archer}, {bowman}]
 6384 6436 apex n 1: the highest point (of something); "at the peak of the
           pyramid" [syn: {vertex}, {peak}, {apex}, {acme}]
 6385 6504 admiralty n 1: the department in charge of the navy (as in Great
           Britain) 2: the office of admiral
 6386 7045 vinyl n 1: a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene [syn:
           {vinyl}, {vinyl group}, {vinyl radical}]
 6387 6423 testify v 1: give testimony in a court of law [syn: {testify},
           {attest}, {take the stand}, {bear witness}]
 6388 6669 sympathetically adv 1: with respect to the sympathetic nervous
           system; "the stimulus acted sympathetically"
 6389 6391 Stuttgart n 1: a city in southwestern Germany famous for innovative
           architecture
 6390 6411 smartly adv 1: in a clever manner; "they were cleverly arranged"; "a
           smartly managed business" [syn: {cleverly}, {smartly}]
 6391 6573 scatter n 1: a haphazard distribution in all directions [syn:
           {scatter}, {spread}]
 6392 6539 refrigerator n 1: white goods in which food can be stored at low
           temperatures [syn: {refrigerator}, {icebox}]
 6393 7068 rap n 1: a reproach for some lapse or misdeed; "he took the blame for
           it"; "it was a bum rap" [syn: {blame}, {rap}]
 6394 6395 polymerase n 1: an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and
           RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA
 6395 6488 ploy n 1: an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the
           speaker [syn: {gambit}, {ploy}]
 6396 6397 hymn n 1: a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
           [syn: {hymn}, {anthem}]
 6397 6528 hammered adj 1: shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing
           hammer marks; "a bowl of hammered brass"
 6398 6673 grit n 1: a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone [syn: {grit},
           {gritrock}, {gritstone}]
 6399 6910 geographic adj 1: of or relating to the science of geography [syn:
           {geographic}, {geographical}]
 6400 6530 fin n 1: the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one [syn:
           {five}, {5}, {V}, {cinque}, {quint}, {quintet},
           {fivesome},
 6401 6472 enclosing n 1: the act of enclosing something inside something else
           [syn: {enclosure}, {enclosing}, {envelopment},
           {inclosure}]
 6402 6474 dazzling adj 1: amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of
           lightning; "the skater's dazzling virtuosic leaps";
 6403 6608 cumbersome adj 1: difficult to handle or use especially because of
           size or weight; "a cumbersome piece of machinery";
           "cumbrous
 6404 6808 conducive adj 1: tending to bring about; being partly responsible
           for; "working conditions are not conducive to
           productivity";
 6405 6570 capped adj 1: used especially of front teeth having (artificial)
           crowns; "capped teeth gave her a beautiful smile"
 6406 6502 asbestos n 1: a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof
           articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung
           cancer
 6407 6506 aromatic adj 1: (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or
           more benzene rings; "an aromatic organic compound"
 6408 6764 uphill adv 1: against difficulties; "she was talking uphill" 2:
           upward on a hill or incline; "this street lay uphill"
 6409 6484 squeezing n 1: the act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her
           cheek a playful squeeze" [syn: {squeeze}, {squeezing}]
 6410 6424 shudder n 1: an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of
           surprise shot through him" [syn: {frisson}, {shiver},
 6411 6701 Sherwood n 1: United States playwright (1896-1955) [syn: {Sherwood},
           {Robert Emmet Sherwood}]
 6412 6464 overhaul n 1: periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time
           for an overhaul on the tractor" [syn: {overhaul},
           {inspection
 6413 6429 inversion n 1: the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an
           overlying layer
 6414 6415 intruder n 1: someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of
           another without permission [syn: {intruder}, {interloper},
 6415 6490 inert adj 1: unable to move or resist motion 2: having only a limited
           ability to react chemically; chemically
 6416 6430 grievous adj 1: causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a
           dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave
 6417 7300 folding adj 1: capable of being folded up and stored; "a foldaway
           bed" [syn: {foldable}, {foldaway}, {folding(a)}]
 6418 6473 ferret n 1: musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States;
           nearly extinct [syn: {black-footed ferret}, {ferret},
 6419 6476 dripping adv 1: extremely wet; "dripping wet"; "soaking wet" [syn:
           {soaking}, {sopping}, {dripping}]
 6420 6590 crushing adj 1: physically or spiritually devastating; often used in
           combination; "a crushing blow"; "a crushing rejection";
 6421 6627 bedding n 1: coverings that are used on a bed [syn: {bedclothes},
           {bed clothing}, {bedding}]
 6422 6456 Augustine n 1: (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of
           the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to
 6423 6441 trot n 1: a slow pace of running [syn: {jog}, {trot}, {lope}] 2:
           radicals who support Trotsky's theory that socialism must
           be
 6424 6513 spade n 1: a playing card in the major suit that has one or more
           black figures on it; "she led a low spade"; "spades were
           trumps"
 6425 6485 salvage n 1: property or goods saved from damage or destruction 2:
           the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of
 6426 6772 Oswald n 1: United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy
           (1939-1963) [syn: {Oswald}, {Lee Harvey Oswald}]
 6427 6470 Livingstone n 1: Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the
           Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873) [syn:
           {Livingstone},
 6428 7857 knuckles n 1: a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the
           back of the hand [syn: {brass knucks}, {knucks}, {brass
           knuckles},
 6429 6525 investigative adj 1: designed to find information or ascertain facts;
           "a fact- finding committee"; "investigative reporting"
           [syn:
 6430 6527 genetics n 1: the branch of biology that studies heredity and
           variation in organisms [syn: {genetics}, {genetic
           science}]
 6431 6680 disused adj 1: no longer in use; "obsolete words" [syn: {disused},
           {obsolete}]
 6432 6475 darts n 1: a game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a
           dartboard
 6433 6501 custard n 1: sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or
           frozen
 6434 6435 bug n 1: general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling
           invertebrate
 6435 6478 ass n 1: the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he
           deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit
           on
 6436 6503 artwork n 1: photographs or other visual representations in a printed
           publication; "the publisher was responsible for all the
 6437 6480 adultery n 1: extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously
           interferes with marriage relations; "adultery is often
           cited as
 6438 7310 unqualified adj 1: not limited or restricted; "an unqualified denial"
           [ant: {qualified}]
 6439 6629 uncontrolled adj 1: not being under control; out of control; "the
           greatest uncontrolled health problem is AIDS";
           "uncontrolled
 6440 6511 transcript n 1: something that has been transcribed; a written record
           (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech; "he
 6441 6442 tilt n 1: a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each
           other with blunted lances [syn: {joust}, {tilt}]
 6442 7424 testator n 1: a person who makes a will [syn: {testator}, {testate}]
 6443 6537 standpoint n 1: a mental position from which things are viewed; "we
           should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the
           Russians";
 6444 6523 Nash n 1: United States writer noted for his droll epigrams
           (1902-1971) [syn: {Nash}, {Ogden Nash}]
 6445 6466 milky adj 1: resembling milk in color not clear; "milky glass" [syn:
           {milky}, {milklike}, {whitish}]
 6446 6617 magnet n 1: (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a
           magnetic field
 6447 6526 idealism n 1: (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are
           the only reality
 6448 6823 excitedly adv 1: with excitement; in an excited manner; "she shook
           his hand excitedly"
 6449 6943 endurance n 1: the power to withstand hardship or stress; "the
           marathon tests a runner's endurance"
 6450 6696 discernible adj 1: perceptible by the senses or intellect; "things
           happen in the earth and sky with no discernible cause";
           "the
 6451 6874 cite n 1: a short note recognizing a source of information or of a
           quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list
           several
 6452 6782 chew n 1: a wad of something chewable as tobacco [syn: {chew},
           {chaw}, {cud}, {quid}, {plug}, {wad}]
 6453 6848 Californian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of California
           or its inhabitants; "Californian beaches"
 6454 6609 Brittany n 1: a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula
           between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay [syn:
 6455 6479 Albanian adj 1: of or relating to Albania or its people or language
           or culture
 6456 6591 acquitted adj 1: declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime;
           legally blameless; "he stands acquitted on all charges";
 6457 7958 yoghurt n 1: a custard-like food made from curdled milk [syn:
           {yogurt}, {yoghurt}, {yoghourt}]
 6458 6571 waitress n 1: a woman waiter v 1: serve as a waiter or waitress in a
           restaurant; "I'm waiting
 6459 6630 template n 1: a model or standard for making comparisons [syn:
           {template}, {templet}, {guide}]
 6460 6486 skilfully adv 1: with skill; "fragments of a nearly complete jug,
           skillfully restored at the institute of archaeology"
 6461 6634 repeal n 1: the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
           [syn: {abrogation}, {repeal}, {annulment}]
 6462 6575 propensity n 1: an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings
           toward frivolity" [syn: {leaning}, {propensity},
           {tendency}]
 6463 6600 Penelope n 1: (Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of
           devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought
 6464 6561 overdraft n 1: a draft in excess of the credit balance
 6465 6468 nay adv 1: not this merely but also; not only so but; "each of us is
           peculiar, nay, in a sense unique"
 6466 6543 muck n 1: any thick, viscous matter [syn: {sludge}, {slime}, {goo},
           {goop}, {gook}, {guck}, {gunk}, {muck}, {ooze}]
 6467 6671 modem n 1: (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic
           equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers
 6468 6545 Mc n 1: one million periods per second [syn: {megahertz}, {MHz},
           {megacycle per second}, {megacycle}, {Mc}]
 6469 6471 lineage n 1: the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage
           has been warriors" [syn: {lineage}, {line}, {line of
           descent},
 6470 6863 lesion n 1: any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
           2: an injury to living tissue (especially an injury
           involving a
 6471 6562 laden adj 1: filled with a great quantity; "a tray loaded with
           dishes"; "table laden with food"; "`ladened' is not
 6472 6867 fieldwork n 1: a temporary fortification built by troops in the field
 6473 6583 empress n 1: a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
 6474      drawback n 1: the quality of being a hindrance; "he pointed out all
           the drawbacks to my plan"
 6475 6494 distressing adj 1: causing distress or worry or anxiety; "distressing
           (or disturbing) news"; "lived in heroic if something
 6476 6713 despatch n 1: an official report (usually sent in haste) [syn:
           {dispatch}, {despatch}, {communique}]
 6477 6783 chauffeur n 1: a man paid to drive a privately owned car v 1: drive
           someone in a vehicle [syn: {drive around},
 6478 7254 bog n 1: wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer
           drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but
 6479 6507 arcade n 1: a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
           2: a structure composed of a series of arches supported by
 6480 6663 amplification n 1: addition of extra material or illustration or
           clarifying detail; "a few remarks added in amplification
           and defense";
 6481 6612 tiredness n 1: temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from
           hard physical or mental work; "he was hospitalized for
           extreme
 6482 6515 swearing n 1: profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or
           anger; "expletives were deleted" [syn: {curse}, {curse
           word},
 6483 6633 suggestive adj 1: tending to suggest or imply; "artifacts suggestive
           of an ancient society"; "an implicative statement" [syn:
 6484 6631 solemnly adv 1: in a grave and sedate manner; "the judge sat there
           solemnly"
 6485 6597 Slovak n 1: a native or inhabitant of Slovakia 2: the Slavic language
           spoken in Slovakia
 6486 6512 Shelley n 1: English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and
           married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851) [syn: {Shelley},
 6487 6615 reflex adj 1: without volition or conscious control; "the automatic
           shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"; "a
 6488 6710 polythene n 1: a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in
           packaging and insulation [syn: {polyethylene},
           {polythene}]
 6489 6544 mosque n 1: (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a
           minaret
 6490 7105 impractical adj 1: not practical; not workable or not given to
           practical matters; "refloating the ship proved impractical
           because
 6491 6654 helper n 1: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or
           furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable
 6492 6531 exporting n 1: the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods
           to a foreign country [syn: {exporting}, {exportation}]
 6493 6606 enthusiast n 1: an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person
           or activity [syn: {enthusiast}, {partisan}, {partizan}]
 6494 6621 distrust n 1: doubt about someone's honesty [syn: {misgiving},
           {mistrust}, {distrust}, {suspicion}]
 6495 6497 disgusted adj 1: having a strong distaste from surfeit; "grew more
           and more disgusted"; "fed up with their complaints"; "sick
           of
 6496 6551 dell n 1: a small wooded hollow [syn: {dell}, {dingle}]
 6497 6640 dangling n 1: the act of suspending something (hanging it from above
           so it moves freely); "there was a small ceremony for the
 6498 6499 concise adj 1: expressing much in few words; "a concise explanation"
           [ant: {prolix}]
 6499 6761 concerto n 1: a composition for orchestra and a soloist
 6500 6622 chunk n 1: a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder"
           [syn: {ball}, {clod}, {glob}, {lump}, {clump}, {chunk}]
 6501 6552 Castro n 1: Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959
           and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in
 6502 6532 buffalo n 1: large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
           [syn: {American bison}, {American buffalo}, {buffalo},
 6503 7216 brewing n 1: the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from
           malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting
           the
 6504 6626 aspiration n 1: a will to succeed 2: a cherished desire; "his
           ambition is to own his own business"
 6505 6643 arson n 1: malicious burning to destroy property; "the British term
           for arson is fire-raising" [syn: {arson}, {incendiarism},
 6506 6592 anymore adv 1: at the present or from now on; usually used with a
           negative; "Alice doesn't live here anymore"; "the
 6507 6716 amiable adj 1: disposed to please; "an amiable villain with a cocky
           sidelong grin"- Hal Hinson [syn: {amiable}, {good-
 6508 6623 aggressively adv 1: in an aggressive manner; "she was being sharply
           questioned" [syn: {aggressively}, {sharply}]
 6509 6594 unbroken adj 1: marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in
           space or time or sequence; "cars in an unbroken
           procession";
 6510 7164 tub n 1: a relatively large open container that you fill with water
           and use to wash the body [syn: {bathtub}, {bathing tub},
 6511 6535 township n 1: an administrative division of a county; "the town is
           responsible for snow removal" [syn: {township}, {town}]
 6512 6668 swelling n 1: an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement [syn:
           {swelling}, {puffiness}, {lump}]
 6513 6814 suede n 1: leather with a napped surface [syn: {suede}, {suede
           leather}]
 6514 6538 sexism n 1: discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the
           opposite sex
 6515 6647 Satan n 1: (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of
           evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of
 6516 6559 rust adj 1: of the brown color of rust [syn: {rust}, {rusty}, {rust-
           brown}]
 6517 6746 reformist adj 1: favoring or promoting reform (often by government
           action) [syn: {progressive}, {reformist}, {reform-minded}]
 6518 6635 psychologically adv 1: with regard to psychology; "war that caught
           them in its toils either psychologically or physically";
           "the event
 6519 6819 mysteriously adv 1: in a cryptic manner; "we will meet again," he
           said cryptically [syn: {cryptically}, {enigmatically},
 6520 6839 mutant adj 1: tending to undergo or resulting from mutation; "a
           mutant gene"
 6521 6522 morphological adj 1: relating to or concerned with the formation of
           admissible words in a language [syn: {morphologic},
           {morphological}]
 6522 6821 monoxide n 1: an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the
           molecule
 6523 6601 Methodist adj 1: of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch
           of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley;
           "Methodist
 6524 6728 mediation n 1: a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted
           by some impartial party
 6525 6602 inception n 1: an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of
           subsequent events [syn: {origin}, {origination},
 6526 6800 incarnation n 1: a new personification of a familiar idea; "the
           embodiment of hope"; "the incarnation of evil"; "the very
           avatar of
 6527 6547 hype n 1: blatant or sensational promotion [syn: {ballyhoo},
           {hoopla}, {hype}, {plug}]
 6528 6655 harmonious adj 1: musically pleasing [ant: {inharmonious},
           {unharmonious}] 2: exhibiting equivalence or
           correspondence among constituents
 6529 6579 groan n 1: an utterance expressing pain or disapproval [syn: {groan},
           {moan}]
 6530 6581 Fri n 1: the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day [syn:
           {Friday}, {Fri}]
 6531 6550 exporter n 1: a businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale)
 6532 6533 Anselm n 1: an Italian who was a Benedictine monk; was archbishop of
           Canterbury from 1093 to 1109; one of the founders of
 6533 6554 angered adj 1: marked by extreme anger; "the enraged bull attached";
           "furious about the accident"; "a furious scowl";
 6534 6830 weave n 1: pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric v 1: interlace
           by or as if by weaving [syn: {weave},
 6535 6596 turnout n 1: the group that gathers together for a particular
           occasion; "a large turnout for the meeting"
 6536 7446 tally n 1: a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four
           bases safely; "the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of
 6537 6557 submerged adj 1: beneath the surface of the water; "submerged rocks"
           [syn: {submerged}, {submersed}, {underwater}]
 6538 6632 strife n 1: lack of agreement or harmony [syn: {discord}, {strife}]
           2: bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension
 6539 6687 retribution n 1: a justly deserved penalty [syn: {retribution},
           {requital}] 2: the act of correcting for your wrongdoing
 6540 6688 relativity n 1: (physics) the theory that space and time are relative
           concepts rather than absolute concepts [syn: {relativity},
 6541 6558 regulating n 1: the act of controlling or directing according to
           rule; "fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians"
           [syn:
 6542 6616 pertinent adj 1: having precise or logical relevance to the matter at
           hand; "a list of articles pertinent to the discussion";
 6543 6906 Naples n 1: a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital
           of the Campania region [syn: {Naples}, {Napoli}]
 6544 6577 microprocessor n 1: integrated circuit semiconductor chip that
           performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts
           of a system;
 6545 7176 MI n 1: destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the
           blood supply to the heart muscle [syn: {myocardial
 6546 6653 intimidation n 1: the act of intimidating a weaker person to make
           them do something [syn: {bullying}, {intimidation}]
 6547 6548 generalized adj 1: not biologically differentiated or adapted to a
           specific function or environment; "the hedgehog is a
           primitive and
 6548 6674 generality n 1: an idea or conclusion having general application; "he
           spoke in broad generalities" [syn: {generalization},
 6549 6568 equaliser n 1: electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion
           [syn: {equalizer}, {equaliser}]
 6550 6760 empowered adj 1: invested with legal power or official authority
           especially as symbolized by having a scepter [syn:
 6551 6585 dimly adv 1: in a dim indistinct manner; "we perceived the change
           only dimly" [syn: {dimly}, {indistinctly}]
 6552 6589 cultivate v 1: foster the growth of 2: prepare for crops; "Work the
           soil"; "cultivate the land"
 6553 6624 brickwork n 1: masonry done with bricks and mortar
 6554 6662 bluff adj 1: very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical
           front; "a bluff headland"; "where the bold chalk cliffs of
 6555 8270 vanguard n 1: the leading units moving at the head of an army [syn:
           {vanguard}, {van}]
 6556 6742 thirsty adj 1: needing moisture; "thirsty fields under a rainless
           sky" 2: feeling a need or desire to drink; "after playing
           hard the
 6557 6667 slum n 1: a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living
           conditions [syn: {slum}, {slum area}]
 6558 6706 rogue n 1: a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel [syn: {rogue},
           {knave}, {rascal}, {rapscallion}, {scalawag}, {scallywag},
 6559 6794 rectangle n 1: a parallelogram with four right angles
 6560 6598 punitive adj 1: inflicting punishment; "punitive justice"; "punitive
           damages" [syn: {punitive}, {punitory}] [ant:
 6561 6935 patriarchal adj 1: characteristic of a form of social organization in
           which the male is the family head and title is traced
           through
 6562 6563 livelihood n 1: the financial means whereby one lives; "each child
           was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the
           state
 6563 7078 liberated adj 1: (of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination
           2: free from traditional social restraints; "an
           emancipated
 6564 6971 Hoover n 1: United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum
           cleaners (1849-1932) [syn: {Hoover}, {William Hoover},
 6565 6580 hinder adj 1: located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or
           hind) legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass" [syn:
           {back(a)},
 6566 6675 habitual adj 1: commonly used or practiced; usual; "his accustomed
           thoroughness"; "took his customary morning walk"; "his
 6567 6584 fencing n 1: a barrier that serves to enclose an area [syn: {fence},
           {fencing}]
 6568 6582 elaboration n 1: addition of extra material or illustration or
           clarifying detail; "a few remarks added in amplification
           and defense";
 6569 6588 CIS n 1: an alliance made up of states that had been Soviet Socialist
           Republics in the Soviet Union prior to its
 6570 6641 Calorie n 1: a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to
           raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one
 6571 6737 wasteful adj 1: inefficient in use of time and effort and materials;
           "a clumsy and wasteful process"; "wasteful duplication of
 6572 7546 Warner n 1: United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the
           movie studio that produced the first talking picture
 6573 6745 seating n 1: an area that includes places where several people can
           sit; "there is seating for 40 students in this classroom"
           [syn:
 6574 6889 proviso n 1: a stipulated condition; "he accepted subject to one
           provision" [syn: {provision}, {proviso}]
 6575 6751 outpatient n 1: a patient who does not reside in the hospital where
           he is being treated [ant: {inmate}, {inpatient}]
 6576 6599 opener n 1: the first event in a series; "she played Chopin for her
           opener"; "the season's opener was a game against the
 6577 6689 mirrored adj 1: like or characteristic of a mirror image
 6578 7179 industrialized adj 1: made industrial; converted to industrialism;
           "industrialized areas" [syn: {industrialized},
 6579 7251 greatness n 1: the property possessed by something or someone of
           outstanding importance or eminence [syn: {greatness},
 6580 6804 goldsmith n 1: an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of
           gold [syn: {goldsmith}, {goldworker}, {gold-worker}]
 6581 6656 FRS n 1: the central bank of the United States; incorporates 12
           Federal Reserve branch banks and all national banks and
 6582 6605 forbidding adj 1: harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or
           appearance; "a dour, self-sacrificing life"; "a forbidding
           scowl"; "a
 6583 6604 flurry n 1: a rapid active commotion [syn: {bustle}, {hustle},
           {flurry}, {ado}, {fuss}, {stir}]
 6584 6603 flickering adj 1: shining unsteadily [syn: {flickering},
           {aflicker(p)}]
 6585 6918 Durkheim n 1: French sociologist and first professor of sociology at
           the Sorbonne (1858-1917) [syn: {Durkheim}, {Emile
           Durkheim}]
 6586 6679 digestive adj 1: relating to or having the power to cause or promote
           digestion; "digestive juices"; "a digestive enzyme";
 6587 6658 deviant adj 1: markedly different from an accepted norm; "aberrant
           behavior"; "deviant ideas" [syn: {aberrant}, {deviant},
 6588 6876 Cr n 1: a hard brittle multivalent metallic element; resistant to
           corrosion and tarnishing [syn: {chromium}, {Cr}, {atomic
 6589 6659 contributor n 1: someone who contributes (or promises to contribute)
           a sum of money [syn: {subscriber}, {contributor}]
 6590 6734 constipation n 1: irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of
           the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or
 6591 6829 bravery n 1: a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or
           pain without showing fear [syn: {courage},
           {courageousness},
 6592 6625 blindness n 1: the state of being blind or lacking sight [syn:
           {blindness}, {sightlessness}, {cecity}]
 6593 7871 watercolour n 1: water-soluble pigment [syn: {watercolor}, {water-
           color}, {watercolour}, {water-colour}]
 6594 7044 untrue adj 1: not according with the facts; "unfortunately the
           statement was simply untrue"
 6595 6611 unhealthy adj 1: not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind;
           "unhealthy ulcers" [ant: {healthy}]
 6596 6788 terminus n 1: a place where something ends or is complete [syn: {end
           point}, {endpoint}, {termination}, {terminus}]
 6597 6648 Seoul n 1: the capital of South Korea and the largest city of Asia;
           located in northwestern South Korea [syn: {Seoul},
           {capital
 6598 6817 policyholder n 1: a person who holds an insurance policy; usually,
           the client in whose name an insurance policy is written
 6599 6724 plum adv 1: exactly; "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle" [syn:
           {plumb}, {plum}]
 6600 6727 Phoebe n 1: the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one [syn:
           {five}, {5}, {V}, {cinque}, {quint}, {quintet},
           {fivesome},
 6601 6652 motherhood n 1: the kinship relation between an offspring and the
           mother [syn: {motherhood}, {maternity}]
 6602 6729 inseparable adj 1: not capable of being separated; "inseparable
           pieces of rock"
 6603 6730 Foucault n 1: French physicist who determined the speed of light and
           showed that it travels slower in water than in air;
 6604 6677 fibrosis n 1: development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an
           organ
 6605 7114 enlargement n 1: the act of increasing (something) in size or volume
           or quantity or scope [syn: {expansion}, {enlargement}]
           [ant:
 6606 6639 emphatic adj 1: spoken with emphasis; "an emphatic word" [syn:
           {emphatic}, {emphasized}, {emphasised}]
 6607 6694 drummer n 1: someone who plays a drum
 6608 6873 cleanliness n 1: the habit of keeping free of superficial
           imperfections 2: diligence in keeping clean [ant:
           {uncleanliness}]
 6609 6717 brotherhood n 1: the kinship relation between a male offspring and
           the siblings
 6610 6720 watchdog n 1: a guardian or defender against theft or illegal
           practices or waste; "she is the global watchdog for human
           rights
 6611 6644 uniformly adv 1: in a uniform manner; "a uniformly bright surface"
 6612 6855 taped adj 1: secured or held in place by tape; "carefully taped
           pieces of glass served as a windowpane"
 6613 6835 reunification n 1: the act of coming together again; "monetary
           unification precipitated the reunification of the German
           state in
 6614 6649 retina n 1: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back
           wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve
 6615 6965 replication n 1: the act of making copies; "Gutenberg's reproduction
           of holy texts was far more efficient" [syn:
           {reproduction},
 6616 6650 putt n 1: hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter;
           "his putting let him down today; he didn't sink a single
 6617 7053 mammal n 1: any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less
           covered with hair; young are born alive except for the
 6618 6711 Lima n 1: capital and largest city and economic center of Peru;
           located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire
 6619 6776 gully n 1: deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a
           prolonged downpour)
 6620 6758 foreground n 1: the part of a scene that is near the viewer 2:
           (computer science) a window for an active application
 6621 6780 distract v 1: draw someone's attention away from something; "The
           thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his
           competitors"
 6622 6660 Connolly n 1: United States tennis player who was the first woman to
           win the United States, British, French, and Australian
 6623 6664 bouquet n 1: an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a
           present [syn: {bouquet}, {corsage}, {posy}, {nosegay}]
 6624 7039 beacon n 1: a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from
           a distance [syn: {beacon}, {beacon fire}]
 6625 6853 augmented adj 1: added to or made greater in amount or number or
           strength; "his augmented renown"; "a greatly augmented
           collection
 6626 6683 assimilation n 1: the state of being assimilated; people of different
           backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger
 6627 6984 abide v 1: dwell; "You can stay with me while you are in town"; "stay
           a bit longer--the day is still young" [syn: {bide},
 6628 7421 whistling n 1: the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam
           coming out of a small aperture [syn: {whistle},
 6629 7639 unlocked adj 1: not firmly fastened or secured; "an unbarred door";
           "went through the unlatched gate into the street"; "an
           unlocked
 6630 7376 theorem n 1: a proposition deducible from basic postulates 2: an idea
           accepted as a demonstrable truth
 6631 6791 streaming adj 1: exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts; "his
           streaming face"; "her streaming eyes"
 6632 6744 staining n 1: (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for
           microscopic study
 6633 6722 singularity n 1: the quality of being one of a kind; "that
           singularity distinguished him from all his companions"
           [syn:
 6634 6686 rite n 1: an established ceremony prescribed by a religion; "the rite
           of baptism" [syn: {rite}, {religious rite}]
 6635 6723 patchy adj 1: irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc.; "a
           patchy essay"; "patchy fog"
 6636 6651 oval adj 1: rounded like an egg [syn: {egg-shaped}, {elliptic},
           {elliptical}, {oval}, {oval-shaped}, {ovate}, {oviform},
 6637 6753 Marches n 1: a region in central Italy [syn: {Marche}, {Marches}]
 6638 7503 Irishman n 1: a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
 6639 6712 emphatically adv 1: without question and beyond doubt; "it was
           decidedly too expensive"; "she told him off in spades";
           "by all odds
 6640 6895 dough n 1: a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll 2: informal
           terms for money [syn: {boodle}, {bread}, {cabbage},
 6641 6785 coconut n 1: the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for
           use in e.g. cakes and curries [syn: {coconut}, {coconut
           meat}]
 6642 6983 alphabet n 1: a character set that includes letters and is used to
           write a language
 6643 6665 abnormality n 1: an abnormal physical condition resulting from
           defective genes or developmental deficiencies [syn:
           {abnormality},
 6644 6699 vinegar n 1: sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the
           alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food
 6645 6880 tyranny n 1: a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute
           dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or
 6646 6666 stew n 1: agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a
           stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams" [syn: {fret}, {stew},
 6647 6743 smear n 1: slanderous defamation [syn: {smear}, {vilification},
           {malignment}]
 6648 6768 servicing n 1: the act of mating by male animals; "the bull was worth
           good money in servicing fees" [syn: {servicing},
           {service}]
 6649 6705 rarity n 1: noteworthy scarcity [syn: {rarity}, {rareness},
           {infrequency}]
 6650 6749 protracted adj 1: relatively long in duration; tediously protracted;
           "a drawn-out argument"; "an extended discussion"; "a
           lengthy
 6651 6905 peck n 1: (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or
           extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot
 6652 7075 macho adj 1: used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner
           [syn: {butch}, {macho}]
 6653 6844 irritably adv 1: in a petulant manner; "he said testily; `Go away!'"
           [syn: {testily}, {irritably}, {petulantly}, {pettishly}]
 6654 6803 hospice n 1: a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a
           monastic order)
 6655 6757 grind n 1: an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being
           affected or boringly studious [syn: {swot}, {grind},
           {nerd}, {wonk},
 6656 6778 FO n 1: an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or
           colonel [syn: {field-grade officer}, {field officer},
 6657 6731 dresser n 1: furniture with drawers for keeping clothes [syn: {chest
           of drawers}, {chest}, {bureau}, {dresser}]
 6658 6678 dominating adj 1: most powerful or important or influential; "the
           economically ascendant class"; "D-day is considered the
 6659 6681 contrived adj 1: showing effects of planning or manipulation; "a
           novel with a contrived ending"
 6660 6661 commend v 1: express approval of 2: present as worthy of regard,
           kindness, or confidence; "His
 6661 6715 clone n 1: a person who is almost identical to another [syn:
           {ringer}, {dead ringer}, {clone}]
 6662 6787 blueprint n 1: something intended as a guide for making something
           else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"
           [syn:
 6663 6827 backside n 1: the side of an object that is opposite its front; "his
           room was toward the rear of the hotel" [syn: {rear},
           {backside},
 6664 6698 accreditation n 1: the act of granting credit or recognition
           (especially with respect to educational institution that
           maintains suitable
 6665 6810 absorbing adj 1: capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a
           fascinating story" [syn: {absorbing}, {engrossing},
 6666 6886 sway n 1: controlling influence 2: pitching dangerously to one side
           [syn: {rock}, {careen},
 6667 6702 surname n 1: the name used to identify the members of a family (as
           distinguished from each member's given name) [syn:
 6668 6767 skeletal adj 1: of or relating to or forming or attached to a
           skeleton; "the skeletal system"; "skeletal bones";
           "skeletal
 6669 6685 schoolgirl n 1: a girl attending school
 6670 7548 rightful adj 1: legally valid; "a rightful inheritance" 2: having a
           legally established claim; "the legitimate heir";
 6671 6752 momentous adj 1: of very great significance; "deciding to drop the
           atom bomb was a very big decision"; "a momentous event"
 6672 6755 lass n 1: a girl or young woman who is unmarried [syn: {lass},
           {lassie}, {young girl}, {jeune fille}]
 6673 6998 hysteria n 1: state of violent mental agitation [syn: {craze},
           {delirium}, {frenzy}, {fury}, {hysteria}]
 6674 6970 heterogeneous adj 1: consisting of elements that are not of the same
           kind or nature; "the population of the United States is
           vast and
 6675 6692 hesitant adj 1: lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or
           decide quickly or firmly [syn: {hesitant}, {hesitating}]
 6676 7270 hem n 1: the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge
           that has been doubled under and stitched down; "the hem of
 6677 6807 entrepreneur n 1: someone who organizes a business venture and
           assumes the risk for it [syn: {entrepreneur},
           {enterpriser}]
 6678 6781 draining adj 1: having a debilitating effect; "an exhausting job in
           the hot sun" [syn: {draining}, {exhausting}]
 6679 6714 divergence n 1: the act of moving away in different direction from a
           common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two
 6680 6871 diluted adj 1: reduced in strength or concentration or quality or
           purity; "diluted alcohol"; "a dilute solution"; "dilute
 6681 6897 crater n 1: a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a
           volcano [syn: {volcanic crater}, {crater}]
 6682 6684 Alaska n 1: a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state
           admitted to the union; "Alaska is the largest state in the
 6683 6718 activator n 1: (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a
           molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a
           protein that
 6684 6927 abusive adj 1: expressing offensive reproach [syn: {abusive},
           {opprobrious}, {scurrilous}]
 6685 6792 sixpence n 1: a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies;
           not minted since 1970 [syn: {sixpence}, {tanner}]
 6686 6770 rune n 1: any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in
           Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages; "each
 6687 6887 repressive adj 1: restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an
           overly strict and inhibiting discipline" [syn:
           {inhibitory},
 6688 6704 relay n 1: the act of passing something along from one person or
           group to another; "the relay was successful"
 6689 6774 Norris n 1: United States writer (1870-1902) [syn: {Norris}, {Frank
           Norris}, {Benjamin Franklin Norris Jr.}]
 6690 6691 Lithuanian adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of Lithuania or
           its people or language
 6691 6996 lighthouse n 1: a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to
           passing ships [syn: {beacon}, {lighthouse}, {beacon
           light},
 6692 6801 humidity n 1: wetness in the atmosphere [syn: {humidity},
           {humidness}]
 6693 6973 earthly adj 1: of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as
           distinguished from heaven; "earthly beings"; "believed
 6694 6695 dummy adj 1: having the appearance of being real but lacking capacity
           to function; "a dummy corporation"
 6695 6847 doom n 1: an unpleasant or disastrous destiny; "everyone was aware of
           the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it";
           "that's
 6696 6870 discontinued adj 1: stopped permanently or temporarily; "discontinued
           models"; "a discontinued magazine"; "a discontinued
 6697 7141 cyclic adj 1: conforming to the Carnot cycle 2: forming a whorl or
           having parts arranged in a whorl; "cyclic
 6698 6763 adored adj 1: regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if
           for a god); "adored grandchildren"; "an idolized wife"
 6699 6738 uncertainly adv 1: in an unsteady manner; "he walked unsteadily
           toward the exit"; "The wounded soldier was swinging
           unsteadily on
 6700 6956 trough n 1: a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean
           waves or in the ocean bed)
 6701 6857 shire n 1: a former administrative district of England; equivalent to
           a county
 6702 6703 scant adj 1: less than the correct or legal or full amount often
           deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar";
 6703 6766 Scandinavia n 1: the peninsula in northern Europe occupied by Norway
           and Sweden [syn: {Scandinavia}, {Scandinavian Peninsula}]
 6704 7315 retaliation n 1: action taken in return for an injury or offense
           [syn: {retaliation}, {revenge}]
 6705 6707 reliably adv 1: in a faithful manner; "it always came on, faithfully,
           like the radio" [syn: {faithfully}, {dependably},
 6706 6962 regulator n 1: any of various controls or devices for regulating or
           controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
 6707 6795 ration n 1: the food allowance for one day (especially for service
           personnel); "the rations should be nutritionally balanced"
 6708 6709 PhD n 1: a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study
           and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded
 6709 7411 pe n 1: the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
 6710 7196 oily adj 1: containing an unusual amount of grease or oil; "greasy
           hamburgers"; "oily fried potatoes"; "oleaginous seeds"
 6711 7294 knob n 1: a circular rounded projection or protuberance [syn: {knob},
           {boss}]
 6712 6777 fragrance n 1: a distinctive odor that is pleasant [syn: {aroma},
           {fragrance}, {perfume}, {scent}]
 6713 6732 dispatch n 1: an official report (usually sent in haste) [syn:
           {dispatch}, {despatch}, {communique}]
 6714 6872 detectable adj 1: capable of being detected; "after a noticeable
           pause the lecturer continued" [syn: {detectable},
           {noticeable}]
 6715 7021 cunning adj 1: attractive especially by means of smallness or
           prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a
           cute little
 6716 6735 bombardment n 1: the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic
           communication (spoken or written); "a barrage of
 6717 6809 blitz n 1: (American football) defensive players try to break through
           the offensive line [syn: {safety blitz}, {linebacker
 6718 6786 ambivalent adj 1: uncertain or unable to decide about what course to
           follow; "was ambivalent about having children"
 6719 7242 Wycliffe n 1: English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic
           doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation
           (1328-1384)
 6720 7846 watchful adj 1: engaged in or accustomed to close observation;
           "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot
           the
 6721      warily adv 1: in a wary manner; "the sailor watched the sky warily"
           [ant: {unwarily}]
 6722 6988 smug adj 1: marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction; "a
           smug glow of self-congratulation" [syn: {smug}, {self-
 6723 6726 punctuation n 1: something that makes repeated and regular
           interruptions or divisions
 6724 6771 pronounce v 1: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; "She
           pronounces French words in a funny way"; "I cannot say
           `zip
 6725 6837 programmer n 1: a person who designs and writes and tests computer
           programs [syn: {programmer}, {computer programmer},
           {coder},
 6726 6750 pouch n 1: a small or medium size container for holding or carrying
           things
 6727 7428 Orient n 1: the countries of Asia [syn: {East}, {Orient}] 2: the
           hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
 6728 7076 malice n 1: feeling a need to see others suffer [syn: {malice},
           {maliciousness}, {spite}, {spitefulness}, {venom}]
 6729 6864 inventor n 1: someone who is the first to think of or make something
           [syn: {inventor}, {discoverer}, {artificer}]
 6730 6779 farce n 1: a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable
           situations [syn: {farce}, {farce comedy}, {travesty}]
 6731 6920 dissimilar adj 1: not similar; "a group of very dissimilar people";
           "a pump not dissimilar to those once found on every farm";
           "their
 6732 6869 demon n 1: an evil supernatural being [syn: {devil}, {fiend},
           {demon}, {daemon}, {daimon}]
 6733 6875 courier n 1: a person who carries a message [syn: {messenger},
           {courier}]
 6734 6784 Constantine n 1: Emperor of Rome who stopped the persecution of
           Christians and in 324 made Christianity the official
           religion of the
 6735 6900 Antarctica n 1: an extremely cold continent at the south pole almost
           entirely below the Antarctic Circle; covered by an ice cap
 6736 7309 windscreen n 1: transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants
           of a vehicle [syn: {windshield}, {windscreen}]
 6737 8136 Weston n 1: United States photographer(1886-1958) [syn: {Weston},
           {Edward Weston}]
 6738 6739 voter n 1: a citizen who has a legal right to vote [syn: {voter},
           {elector}]
 6739 6854 upsetting adj 1: causing an emotional disturbance; "his disconcerting
           habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers
 6740 7089 tunic n 1: an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
           [syn: {tunic}, {tunica}, {adventitia}]
 6741 7282 tracking n 1: the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks
           or marks they left behind [syn: {trailing}, {tracking}]
 6742 7163 thirst n 1: a physiological need to drink [syn: {thirst},
           {thirstiness}]
 6743 6859 spear n 1: a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon [syn: {spear},
           {lance}, {shaft}]
 6744 6813 sheikh n 1: the leader of an Arab village or family [syn: {sheik},
           {tribal sheik}, {sheikh}, {tribal sheikh}, {Arab chief}]
 6745 6882 Scot n 1: a native or inhabitant of Scotland [syn: {Scot},
           {Scotsman}, {Scotchman}]
 6746 6793 repository n 1: a facility where things can be deposited for storage
           or safekeeping [syn: {depository}, {deposit},
           {depositary},
 6747 8143 reactionary adj 1: extremely conservative [syn: {reactionary},
           {reactionist}, {far-right}]
 6748 6934 prosecute v 1: conduct a prosecution in a court of law 2: bring a
           criminal action against (in a trial); "The State of
 6749 6890 parting n 1: the act of departing politely; "he disliked long
           farewells"; "he took his leave"; "parting is such sweet
 6750 6838 oracle n 1: an authoritative person who divines the future [syn:
           {prophet}, {prophesier}, {oracle}, {seer}, {vaticinator}]
 6751 6797 ontological adj 1: of or relating to ontology; "ontological
           speculations"
 6752 6798 modernization n 1: making modern in appearance or behavior; "the
           modernization of Nigeria will be a long process" [syn:
           {modernization},
 6753 6938 misconduct n 1: bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to
           act on another's behalf
 6754 6820 measurable adj 1: capable of being measured; "measurable depths"
           [syn: {measurable}, {mensurable}] [ant: {immeasurable},
 6755 7295 leased adj 1: hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of
           travelers; "a chartered plane"; "the chartered buses
 6756 7340 Khrushchev n 1: Soviet statesman and premier who denounced Stalin
           (1894-1971) [syn: {Khrushchev}, {Nikita Khrushchev},
 6757 6942 haemorrhage n 1: the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel [syn:
           {bleeding}, {hemorrhage}, {haemorrhage}]
 6758 6759 foreigner n 1: a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who
           does not owe allegiance to your country [syn: {foreigner},
 6759 6845 famed adj 1: widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a
           celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an
 6760 6975 enrolment n 1: the act of enrolling [syn: {registration},
           {enrollment}, {enrolment}]
 6761 6762 crackdown n 1: severely repressive actions
 6762 6826 catchment n 1: a structure in which water is collected (especially a
           natural drainage area)
 6763 6982 adequacy n 1: the quality of being able to meet a need
           satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual
           sentimental
 6764 6831 unwillingness n 1: the trait of being unwilling; "his unwillingness
           to cooperate vetoed every proposal I made"; "in spite of
           our
 6765 7959 unison n 1: corresponding exactly; "marching in unison" 2: occurring
           together or simultaneously; "the two spoke in
 6766 6833 stench n 1: a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant [syn:
           {malodor}, {malodour}, {stench}, {stink}, {reek}, {fetor},
 6767 6790 smelly adj 1: offensively malodorous; "a foul odor"; "the kitchen
           smelled really funky" [syn: {fetid}, {foetid}, {foul},
 6768 6884 saturated adj 1: being the most concentrated solution possible at a
           given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a
 6769 6856 sarcasm n 1: witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used
           sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the
 6770 6963 raffle n 1: a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money
           v 1: dispose of in a lottery; "We raffled off a trip to
           the
 6771 6796 prematurely adv 1: (of childbirth) before the end of the normal
           period of gestation; "the child was born prematurely"
 6772 6773 pirate n 1: someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if
           they were his own [syn: {plagiarist}, {plagiarizer},
 6773 6816 pedal adj 1: of or relating to the feet; "the word for a pedal
           extremity is `foot'"
 6774 6799 migrate v 1: move from one country or region to another and settle
           there; "Many Germans migrated to South America in the mid-
 6775 8550 lag n 1: the act of slowing down or falling behind [syn: {slowdown},
           {lag}, {retardation}]
 6776 6805 gaol n 1: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are
           in the lawful custody of the government (either accused
 6777 6806 fragrant adj 1: pleasant-smelling [ant: {ill-smelling}, {malodorous},
           {malodourous}, {stinky}, {unpleasant-smelling}]
 6778 6825 foe n 1: an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing
           military force); "a soldier must be prepared to kill his
 6779 6917 finch n 1: any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills
           adapted for crushing seeds
 6780 7017 dictator n 1: a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording
           machine
 6781 7036 deriving n 1: (historical linguistics) an explanation of the
           historical origins of a word or phrase [syn: {deriving},
           {derivation},
 6782 7212 crow n 1: black birds having a raucous call 2: the cry of a cock (or
           an imitation of it)
 6783 6850 craven adj 1: lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly
           fearful; "the craven fellow turned and ran"; "a craven
           proposal to
 6784 7002 causation n 1: the act of causing something to happen [syn:
           {causing}, {causation}]
 6785 6849 Carolina n 1: the area of the states of North Carolina and South
           Carolina [syn: {Carolina}, {Carolinas}]
 6786 6852 Blair n 1: British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born
           in 1953) [syn: {Blair}, {Tony Blair}, {Anthony Charles
 6787 6811 Adrenalin n 1: a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in
           response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates
           autonomic
 6788 6789 trunks n 1: trousers that end at or above the knee [syn: {short
           pants}, {shorts}, {trunks}]
 6789 6931 transient adj 1: of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind
           [syn: {transeunt}, {transient}] [ant: {immanent},
           {subjective}]
 6790 7091 sublime adj 1: inspiring awe; "well-meaning ineptitude that rises to