Vocabulary Crossword
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1) to imprison, confine, jail2) excessively ready to find fault; given to petty criticism; intended to trap, confuse, or show up3) blunt, not coming to a point; slow or dull in understanding, measuring between 90 and 180, not causing a sharp impression5) about to happen; threatening7) to acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away as for future use8) to disguise or conceal, deliberately give a false impression 9) a dabbler in the arts, one who engages in an activity in an amateurish trifling way; superficial11) overflowing with enthusiasm and excitement; boiling, bubbling12) tending to find fault; especially in a petty, nasty or hairsplitting way; petty nagging criticism13) emitting or reflecting light, glowing; illuminating15) an arbitrary order or decree, a command or act of will or consciousness18) lasting only a short time; short-lived20) to withdraw a statement or belief to which one has previously been committed renounce, retract21) to think it appropriate or suitable to one's dignity to do something; to condescend22) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow; reserved diffident26) natural, inborn, inherent, built in30) marked by slavish attentiveness, excessively submissive; often for purely self-interested reasons31) not practical, lacking in realism, having the nature of a fantasy or dream; one given to far-fetched ideas; a dreamer or seer characterized by vision or foresight34) fruitful in offspring or vegetation, intellectually productive35) appropriate, apt, well chosen, marked by well being or good fortune, happy38) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval40) keenness in observing and understanding41) a whirlpool of great size and violence; a situation resembling a whirlpool in violence and destruction
46) belief, mental acceptance48) the center of attraction; attention or interest; something that serves to guide or direct49) an inadequate quantity; scarcity, dearth50) of a gloomy or surly disposition; cold or sluggish in mood52) to swing back and forth with a steady rhythm; to fluctuate54) tending to make worse, expressing disapproval or disparagement; derogatory, deprecatory, belittling58) to claim or take without right60) a person or thing closely resembling or corresponding to another; a complement61) secret agreement or cooperation63) small or trivial details, trifling matters66) that which is pleasant and agreeable; attractive features, customs67) nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view of a situation; lacking foresight or discernment68) open to discussion and debate, unresolved70) to make smooth or glossy by rubbing; polish; gloss brightness, luster72) to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited, to suffer neglect73) an authoritative command; formal order, authorization, to issue such an order74) a circle of acquaintances; a close-knit often exclusive group of people with a common interest |
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4) a prayer consisting of short appeals to God recited by the leader alternating with responses from the congregation6) to cast off, discard, to get rid of something objectionable or unnecessary; to plod though as if through mud10) given to lying or deception, untrue14) to snub, to repel, drive away, a curt rejection, a check16) unwilling, reluctant, disinclined17) a watch kept over a person, careful, close, and disciplined observation19) to calm or pacify; to set to rest; to lessen or relieve23) completely surrounding, encompassing24) drawn from different sources; one whose beliefs are drawn from various sources25) intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret27) to decorate, adorn, touch up; to improve by adding details28) extremely difficult to understand29) a suspension of activity, an official waiting period; an authorized period of delay32) a deep bow or other body movement indicating respect or submission; deference; homage33) an open or intentional insult, a slight; to insult to one's face; to face in defiance, confront36) beastlike, beastly, brutal, subhuman in intelligence and sensibility37) complete in all aspects or essentials; absolute, attended by all qualified members39) clear, evident to the eyes or mind; to show plainly, exhibit, evince42) open to or capable of change, fickle43) thoroughly dried out, divested of spirit or vitality arid and uninteresting44) an alleged cure-all; a remedy or scheme of questionable effectiveness45) a false rumor, fabricated story46) a small group working in secret47) to condemn, express strong disapproval; to officially depreciate50) asking humbly and earnestly; one who makes a request humbly and earnestly, a petitioner, suitor51) to engage in reconnaissance; to make a preliminary inspection53) devoted to the pursuit of pleasure; fond of good food, comfort, and ease; with discriminating tastes, a person with discriminating tastes55) improper or disrespectful treatment of something held sacred56) regretful for some misdeed or sin, plagued by a sense of guilt; thoroughly penitent57) lacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak; irresponsible, unreliable59) a formal expression of praise; a lavish tribute62) a principal idea, feature, theme, or element, a repeated or dominant figure in a design64) the state of being proper, appropriateness, standards of what is proper or socially acceptable65) in a reclining position, lying down, in the posture of one sleeping or resting69) trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable, inferior, trashy71) a prickly or stinging plant; to arouse in displeasure, impatience, or anger; to vex or irritate severely75) regretful for one's sins or mistakes; one who is sorry for wrongdoing76) incapable of being repaired or rectified77) stopping and beginning again, sporadic78) one who is rejected by a social group or organization79) to make suitable repayment; as for a kindness, service or favor; to make retaliation; as for an injury or wrong; to reciprocate80) to display clearly; to make evident; to provoke81) roughness, severity, bitterness or tartness82) a slaughterhouse; a place of mass bloodshed; a state of complete disorder and confusion, mess83) an object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical powers, an amulet, fetish84) delightful, highly enjoyable; deliciously flavored, savory, an appealing or appetizing food or dish85) a scheme to outwit or deceive an opponent or to gain an end86) to set apart as holy or sacred, sanctify, consecrate, to honor greatly, revere |
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