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Down: 1) a specialist in a branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and routine physical care of the reproductive system of women 2) 1a : the act or an instance of grappling b : a hand-to-hand struggle c : a contest for superiority or mastery 2: a bucket similar to a clamshell but usually having more jaws struggle with somebody: to struggle with somebody in a close hand-to-hand fight struggle to deal with something: to struggle to deal with or comprehend something grab somebody: to grab hold of somebody Synonyms: clasp, clench, hold, grasp, grip, handgrip, handhold3) 1: to move under the influence of gravitation 2a : to move toward something b : to be drawn or attracted especially by natural inclination to move or tend to move to or toward someone or something ▪ The guests gravitated toward the far side of the room. : to be attracted to or toward something or someone ▪ Many young people now gravitate toward careers in the computer industry. move steadily toward something: to move gradually and steadily toward somebody or something as if drawn by some force or attraction move because of gravity: to move under the influence of the force of gravity, or cause something to do this Synonyms: sink, settle, drop, fall, descend, drift down4) 1a capitalized : a character in comedy and pantomime with a shaved head, masked face, variegated tights, and wooden sword b : buffoon 2a : a variegated pattern (as of a textile) b : a combination of patches on a solid ground of contrasting color (as in the coats of some dogs) a pattern of diamond-shaped figures of different colors — usually used before another noun ▪ fabric decorated with a harlequin pattern▪ harlequin ice cream 2 or Harlequin: a comic character in old stories and plays who wears a mask and colorful clothes with a diamond pattern clown: a clown or buffoon having multicolored shapes: varied in color and having a pattern of irregular shapes Synonyms: buffo, buffoon, clown, zany 5) 1a : either of two groups of tendons at the back of the human knee b : any of three muscles at the back of the thigh that function to flex and rotate the leg and extend the thigh 2: a large tendon above and behind the hock of a quadruped : a tendon at the back of a person's knee 2: a muscle at the back of a person's upper leg ▪ This exercise will strengthen your hamstrings. leg tendon: either of the two prominent common tendons of the muscles hamstring musclebehind the knee tendon in animal's leg: a large tendon at the back of the hock of an animal's hind leg cut hamstring of person or animal: to cut the hamstring of a person or animal causing inability to use the leg normally Synonyms: constrained, thwarted, confined, cramped, restricted, stymied7) : having gray hair ▪ He had thinning hair and a grizzled beard. : sprinkled or streaked with gray : graying ; also : having gray hair Synonyms: flecked, mottled, streaked, graying, patchy, grizzled8) a : grain or a batch of grain for grinding b : the product obtained from a grist of grain including the flour or meal and the grain offals 2: a required or usual amount 3: matter of interest or value forming the basis of a story or analysis 4: something turned to advantage or use —used especially in the phrase grist for one's mill 9) : a light 2-wheeled covered carriage with the driver's seat elevated behind —called also hansom cab horse-drawn carriage: a covered two-wheeled vehicle drawn by one horse and carrying two passengers inside while the driver sits outside on a raised seat at the rear Synonyms: cart, wagon, stagecoach, coach, hansom, trap, gig, landau, brougham11) larva: the larva of various insects, especially beetles food: food, especially a meal dig something up: to dig or pull something out of the ground, especially without proper tools Synonyms: bang away, beaver (away), dig (away), drudge, endeavor, fag, labor, hump, hustle, moil, peg (away), plod, plow, plug, slave, slog, strain, strive, struggle, sweat, toil, travail, tug, work 12) : weak and unsteady on the feet or in action : not able to think or move normally because of being tired, sick, etc. ▪ I'm still a little groggy from my nap. weak or dizzy: feeling weak or dizzy, especially because of illness or overindulgence Synonyms: tired, sleepy, slow, unsteady, bleary, dazed, weak, shaky, wobbly, woozy, faint, dizzy, muzzy Across: 2) 1a : sand, gravel b : a hard sharp granule (as of sand); also : material (as many abrasives) composed of such granules 2: any of several sandstones 3a : the structure of a stone that adapts it to grinding b : the size of abrasive particles usually expressed as their mesh 4: firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger 5capitalized : a Liberal in Canadian politics very small pieces of sand or stone ▪ He shook out his shoes to remove the small rocks and grit. 2informal: mental toughness and courage ▪ Through resourcefulness and grit, the pioneers survived the winter. texture of grains: the texture of stone or particles used for grinding Synonyms: backbone, constancy, fiber, fortitude, grittiness, guts, intestinal fortitude, pluck, spunk 3) 1archaic : abrade 2: to reduce to small particles by rubbing on something rough 3: fret, irritate 4a : to gnash or grind noisily b : to cause to make a rasping sound c : to utter in a harsh voice bars in front of fire: a framework of metal bars used to keep solid fuel such as coal or wood within a fireplace, stove, or furnace fireplace: a fireplace, stove, or furnace bars over opening: a framework of bars covering and blocking an opening Synonyms: grill, lattice, grille, grid, trellis, screen, vent, pierced screen 4) 1: a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard 2: something resembling a harp 3: harmonica 2 triangular stringed instrument: a triangular-shaped instrument that has a curved neck and strings stretched between the neck and the body, at an angle to the sound box. harmonica: a reed harmonica play harp: to play the harp Synonyms: injured, damaged, hurt, wounded, impaired, abused, affected, maltreated6) 1: characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration 2: impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur disapproving: seeming to be impressive or intended to be impressive but not really possible or practical ▪ He was full of grandiose ideas. pretentious and pompous: pretentious, pompous, and imposing magnificent: impressive and magnificent too complex: excessively complicated and unrealistic Synonyms: august, baronial, epic, gallant, glorious, grand, heroic (also heroical), Homeric, imperial, imposing, magnific, magnificent, majestic, massive, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately 7) common seabird: a common, fairly large, web-footed white-and-gray seabird usually with a yellow or red beak. : any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae); especially : a usually gray and white bird (especially of the genus Larus) differing from a tern in usually larger size, stouter build, thicker somewhat hooked bill, less pointed wings, and short unforked tail 8) 1: the fold or depression marking the juncture of the lower abdomen and the inner part of the thigh; also : the region of this line 2a : the projecting curved line along which two intersecting vaults meet b : a rib that covers this edge 3: a rigid structure built out from a shore to protect the shore from erosion, to trap sand, or to direct a current for scouring a channel area between thighs and abdomen: the area between the tops of the thighs and the abdomen genitals: the genitals, especially the testicles edge between vaults: a curved line forming the edge between two intersecting vaults Synonyms: breakwater, mole, barrier, bulwark, jetty, projection 10) : a lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language lofty manner: a pompous or lofty manner of speaking or writing Synonyms: bluster, brag, braggadocio, bull [slang], cockalorum, fanfaronade, gas, gasconade, bombast, hot air, magniloquence, rant, rodomontade (also rhodomontade) 11) : a person who engages in irregular warfare especially as a member of an independent unit carrying out harassment and sabotage irregular soldier, usually politically motivated: a member of an irregular paramilitary unit, usually with a political objective such as the overthrow of a government. The guerrillas controlled half the country. Synonyms: paramilitary, rebel, revolutionary, terrorist12) : a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain a facial expression in which your mouth and face are twisted in a way that shows disgust, disapproval, or pain ▪ The patient made/gave a painful grimace as the doctor examined his wound. Synonyms: face, frown, lower (also lour), moue, mouth, mow, mug, pout, scowl, snoot 13) 1: to broil on a grill; also : to fry or toast on a griddle 2a : to torment as if by broiling b : to question intensely : to cook (food) on a metal frame over fire ▪ We're planning to grill some chicken and burgers at the cookout. : to fry or toast (something, such as a sandwich) on a hot surface : to ask (someone) a series of difficult and unpleasant questions : to question (someone) intensely Synonyms: catechize, examine, interrogate, pump, query, question, quiz, sweat [slang]
 

 

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