2011 Vocab Crossword
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1) (adj.) tending to find fault, especially in a petty, nasty, or hairsplitting way; (n.) petty, nagging criticism2) (adj.) stimulating to the taste of mind; spicy, pungent; appealingly provocative3) (adj.) full of or loaded with; accompanied by6) (adj.) fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura7) (adj.) no longer in existence or functioning, dead8) (adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reversed, diffident10) (adj.) refusing to compromise, irreconcilable11) (n.) a strong attraction or inclination12) (n.) the state or quality of being just, fair, or impartial; fair and equal treatment; something that is fair; the money value of a property above and beyond any mortgage or other claim14) (adj.) silly, empty of meaning or value15) (n.) trickery, deceptive practices or tactics, double-dealing16) (adj.) straying or wandering from a straight or direct course; done or acting in a shifty or underhanded way17) (adj.) in a reclining position, lying down, in the posture of one sleeping or resting18) (n.) a weak point, failing, minor flaw20) (adj.) occurring at irregular intervals, having no set plan or order22) (adj.) founded upon or involving a visionary view of an ideal world; impractical23) (adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral26) (n.) one who feigns knowledge or ability; a pretender, impostor, or quack27) (adj.) lacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak; irresponsible, unreliable29) (adj.) about to happen, threatening31) (n.) the state of being proper, appropriateness; (pl.) standards of what is proper or socially acceptable33) (v.) to toughen, harden,; to render used to something by long subjection or exposure34) (adj.) lacking spirit or interest, halfhearted35) (adj.) pertaining to beauty; sensitive or responsive to beauty36) (adj.) delightful, highly enjoyable; deliciously flavored, savory; (n.) an appealing or appetizing food or dish37) (adj.) done slyly or stealthily, sneaky, secret, shifty; stolen40) (adv.) with suspicion, distrust, or disapproval44) (n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval45) (adj.) tending to make worse; expressing disapproval or disparagement, derogatory, deprecatory, belittling47) (v.) to imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model50) (v.) to tear down, destroy completely; to cut or scrape off or out52) (adj.) pertaining to actors and their techniques; theatrical, artificial; melodramatic53) (n.) a creature of enormous size, power, or appearance54) (v.) to swing back and forth with a steady rhythm; to fluctuate or waver57) (v.) to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry58) (n.) a mild or inoffensive expression used in place of a harsh or unpleasant one; a substitute63) (adj.) humorous, jesting, jolly, joking64) (v.) to work on excessively; to thrash soundly65) (v.) to soak thoroughly, to fill to capacity; to satisfy fully68) (adj.) emitting or reflecting light, glowing; illuminating71) (adj.) capable of being held or defended72) (v.) to object or take exception to; (n.) an objection73) (v.) to find a fault in a petty way, carp; (n.) a trivial objection or criticism77) (v.) to think it appropriate or suitable to one's dignity to do something; to condescend |
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2) (n.) a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion4) (adj.) glaring; tastelessly showy or overdecorated in a vulgar or offensive way5) (adj.) dying, on the way out9) (adj.) marked by slavish attentiveness; excessively submissive, often for purely self-interested reasons11) (v.) to proclaim or issue officially; to make known far and wide13) (n.) a difference of opinion; discontent19) (adj.) light, airy, delicate; highly refined; suggesting what is heavenly (rather than earthbound)21) (v.) to cancel or reverse one order or command with another that is contrary to the first24) (n.) a beginner, novice; one with little or no background or skill25) (adj.) open to discussion and debate, unresolved; (v.) to bring up for discussion; (n.) a hypothetical law case argued by students28) (v.) to decorate, adorn, touch up; to improve by adding details30) (n.) a new convert, beginner, novice32) (n.) a formal expression of praise, a lavish tribute38) (adj.) far too great, exceeding reasonable limits, excessive39) (adj.) certain, not to be doubted or denied41) (adj.) dark and gloomy, obscure; lacking in clarity and precision42) (adj.) concise, using few words43) (adj.) beastlike; beastly, brutal; subhuman in intelligence and sensibility46) (n.) an inadequate quantity, scarcity, dearth48) (n.) a circle of acquaintances; close-knit, often exclusive, group of people with a common interest49) (adj.) relevant, appropriate, apropos, fitting51) (n.) a highly successful stroke, masterstroke, tour de force, act, plan, or stratagem; a sudden takeover of power or leadership55) (adj.) restless, hard to manage, balky56) (n.) nearness in place or time; kinship59) (v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will60) (n.) involvement in wrongdoing; the state of being an accomplice61) (adj.) green in tint or color; immature in experience or judgement62) (v.) to get rid of something unwanted, delete; to sift through to obtain what is desirable; to remove the chaff from the wheat by blowing air on it; to blow on, fan66) (n.) descendants, offspring, children, followers, disciples67) (adj.) holding or sticking together; making a logical whole; comprehensible, meaningful69) (v.) to cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary or burdensome70) (v.) to imprison, confine, jail74) (n.) the wasting away of a body organ or tissue; any progressive decline or failure; (v.) to waste away75) (v.) to remove from a grave; to bring to light76) (adj.) earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary78) (adj.) festive, sociable, having fun together, genial79) (adj.) stupid or foolish in a self-satisfying way80) (n.) a massive and inescapable force or object that crushes whatever is in its path81) (adj.) very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or mental conflict82) (v.) to weaken or lessen the mental, moral, or physical vigor of; enfeeble, hamstring83) (adj.) burdensome; involving hardship or difficulty |
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