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Down: 1) dilemma: a state of uncertainty or indecision as to what to do in a difficult situation Synonyms: measure, quantity, amount, volume 3) flat boat: a flat floating structure made of wooden planks, logs, barrels, or similar materials, used as a boat or anchored in the water as a dock or diving platform inflatable boat or mat: an inflatable flat-bottomed rubber or plastic boat used for drifting along on a river, or an inflatable rectangular mat used for surfing or lounging in the water collection of floating objects: a group of animals, especially wildfowl, or a mass of things floating or traveling together on water Synonyms: bundle, number, tranche, portfolio, range, host, amount4) : inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment : intended to punish someone or something ▪ The federal government will take punitive action against the company that polluted the river. : extremely or unfairly severe or high ▪ Lobbyists complain that the bill would impose punitive taxes on the industry. creating burden: causing great difficulty or hardship Synonyms: castigating, chastening, chastising, correcting, correctional, corrective, disciplinary, disciplining, penal, penalizing 5) : a pile of wood for burning a dead body ▪ a funeral pyre : a combustible heap for burning a dead body as a funeral rite; broadly : a pile of material to be burned Synonyms: fire, bonfire, furnace 7) radioactive element: a heavy gaseous radioactive element8) 1: the most important part of something ▪ The quintessence of music is the melody. 2: the perfect example of something ▪ He was the quintessence of calm. [=he was perfectly calm embodiment: the purest or most perfect example of something extract: the purest extract or essence of a substance, containing the substance's properties in their most concentrated form fifth element: in ancient and medieval philosophy, the fifth element after earth, air, fire, and water. Synonyms: acme, apotheosis, beau ideal, byword, classic, epitome, exemplar, ideal, perfection 9) : to take (something that belongs to someone else) :steal ▪ He managed to purloin [=filch] a bottle of whiskey when no one was looking. : to appropriate wrongfully and often by a breach of trust steal something: to steal something, especially when the theft breaks another's trust Synonyms: appropriate, boost [slang], filch, heist, hook, lift, misappropriate, nick [British slang], nip, pilfer, pinch, pocket, steal, rip off, snitch, swipe, thieve 10) : any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: as a : an Old World migratory game bird (Coturnix coturnix) b : bobwhite : a kind of small wild bird that is often hunted 2 [noncount] : the meat of quail eaten as food ▪ We had quail for dinner. N American game bird: a small game bird related to quail, e.g. a bobwhite. 12) dashingly stylish: stylish in a dashing or sporty way making boat look fast: having a streamlined look that suggests rapid movement through the water Synonyms: casual, confident, breezy, stylish, sporty, dashing, jaunty, dapper, debonair 14) 1a : branch, offshoot b : a branched structure 2a : the act or process of branching b : arrangement of branches (as on a plant) 3: consequence, outgrowth : something that is the result of an action, decision, etc. — usually plural ▪ They discussed the possible ramifications [=consequences] of the new treaty. Synonyms: consequence, complication, result, difficulty, implication, corollary, effect, upshot, sequel, development Across: 1) 1a : an abrupt twist or curve b : a peculiar trait : idiosyncrasy c : accident, vagary 2: a groove separating a bead or other molding from adjoining members : an unusual habit or way of behaving ▪ Everyone has their little quirks. : something strange that happens by chance ▪ Their meeting was a (strange) quirk of fate/nature. odd event: a strange and unexpected turn of events odd mannerism: a peculiar habit, mannerism, or aspect of somebody's character curved shape: a curved shape, pattern, or decoration, e.g. a flourish in handwriting Synonyms: crotchet, curiosity, eccentricity, erraticism, individualism, kink, mannerism, oddity, peculiarity, quiddity, quip, idiosyncrasy, singularity, tic, trick, twist 2) to buy (property, goods, etc.) : to get (something) by paying money for it ▪ purchase a house get something by paying money: to buy something using money or its equivalent obtain something through hard work: to obtain something by hard work or sacrifice move something using lever: to move, lift, or hold on to something using a device such as a lever Synonyms: cop [slang], pick up, buy, take 4) claim to be something: to claim or seem to be something or somebody intend something: to intend to do something sense: the meaning or significance of something : the main or general meaning of something (such as a speech or a person's actions) ▪ the purport of the book/visit Synonyms: content, denotation, drift, import, intent, intention, meaning, sense, significance, signification 6) 1: soft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot 2: a difficult, precarious, or entrapping position : predicament: an area of soft, wet ground — usually singular ▪ After a lot of rain, the dirt road becomes a quagmire. : a situation that is hard to deal with or get out of : a situation that is full of problems — usually singular ▪ The trial became a legal quagmire.▪ She's caught in a quagmire of debt. 8) : a state of perplexity or doubt : a situation in which you are confused about what to do ▪ The unexpected results of the test have created a quandary for researchers dilemma: a state of uncertainty or indecision as to what to do in a difficult situation Synonyms: catch-22, double bind, dilemma 10) excessively romantic: tending to take a romanticized view of life impractical: motivated by an idealism that overlooks practical considerations impulsive: tending to act on impulses Synonyms: idealistic, unrealistic, romantic, impractical, impracticable, dreamy 11) 1obsolete : expert, skilled 2a : marked by skillful design b : marked by beauty or elegance 3a : unusual or different in character or appearance : odd b : pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar : having an old-fashioned or unusual quality or appearance that is usually attractive or appealing Synonyms: bizarre, bizarro, cranky, crazy, curious, eccentric, erratic, far-out, funky, funny, kinky, kooky (also kookie), offbeat, off-kilter, off-the-wall, outlandish 13) 1: a protective barrier : bulwark 2: a broad embankment raised as a fortification and usually surmounted by a parapet 3: a wall-like ridge (as of rock fragments, earth, or debris) : a tall, thick stone or dirt wall that is built around a castle, town, etc., to protect it from attacks — usually plural ▪ The city's ramparts crumbled long ago. 14) 1: having a rank smell or taste 2: offensive of food: having a strong and unpleasant smell or taste from no longer being fresh ▪ rancid butter▪ Some foods become/go/turn rancid quickly. :chiefly US: full of anger and bitterness ▪ The argument turned rancid. Synonyms: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious 15) 1: to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate 2: to exhibit a pulse or pulsation : beat : to make strong and regular beats, sounds, flashes, etc. ▪ The lights pulsated with the music : to be filled with activity or a feeling ▪ Virtually every scene of the movie pulsates with suspense. throb: to vibrate or throb be full of energy: to be full of energy, bustling activity, or excitement expand and contract: to expand and contract with a strong regular beat Synonyms: beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulse, throb
 

 

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