Term
|
Definition
Sirrocos
Noun
1. A hot dust-laden wind from the Libyan deserts
2. A hot or warm moist wind of cyclonic origin from an arid or heated region
Synonym: Sandstorm
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
High-handedly, high-handedness
Adjective
1. Using authority in an unreasonable way, without considering other people's opinions
2. Arbitrary
Synonym: arrogant
Antonym: humble |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
No other forms
Noun
1. A place where lard is kept, which is rendered animal fat (old fashioned)
2. A place where food is kept or stored
Synonym: Pantry
Antonym: none |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other forms: Fervor
Noun
1. A very strong belief or feeling
2. Extremely hot (archaic)
Synonym: Earnestness
Antonym: Indifferent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other forms: elicitation, elicitor
Verb
1. To get information, a reaction from someone, esoecially when it is difficult
2. To put something into existestance
Synonym: evoke
Antonym: supress |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other forms: recurred, recurring
verb
1. To go back in thought or discourse
2. To occur again after an interval
Synonym: repeat
Antonym: halt |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other words: Aureola
Noun
1. A crown worn by saints or other heavenly beings
2. A radiant light around the head or boday of a sacred personage
Synonym:Halo
Antonym:defile |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other forms: Steadfastly
Adjective
1.Firm
2.Constant
Synonym: Fixed
Antonym: Fickle |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other forms: Authorized, Authorizing
Verb
1. To give official approval to
2. To justify
Synonym: Allow
Antonym: Deny
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
No other forms
Noun
1. A bottomless gulf
2. Anything too deep for measurement
Synonym: chasm
Antonym: river |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other forms: Profoundly, profundity
Adjective
1. Marked by intellectuall depth
2. Deeply felt
Synonym: Heartfelt
Antonym: Simple
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
No other forms
Noun, verb
1. A bent tube for carrying out liquid into a container
2. to draw off through a siphon
Synonym: Tube
Antonym: Blow out |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
No other forms
Noun
1. One who carries the torch
2. One who brings enlightenment
Synonym: Leader
Antonym: Follower |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
No other forms
Adjective
1. Passionate
2. Fiery
Synonym: Emotional
Antonym: Emotionless |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other forms: Fomentation
Verb
1. To stir up trouble
2. Incite
Synonym: Agitate
Antonym: Stop |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
No other forms
Noun
1. A direct path
2. A straight line
Synonym: Shortcut
Antonym: Serpentine |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other Forms: Pensiveness, pensively
Adjective
1. Thoughtful
2. Reflective
Synonym:Dreamy
Antonym: Ignorant |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other Forms: Exultant, exulation
Verb
1. To rejoice
2. To celebrate
Synonym: Jubilate
Antonym: Grieve |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other Forms: Caviled, cavilling
Verb, Noun
1. To object unnecessarily
2. A trivial objection
Synonym: Criticize
Antonym: Approve
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
No other forms
Adjective
1. Making and loud noise
2. causing loud laughter
Synonym: Rowdy
Antoynym: Silent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
No other forms
Noun, verb
1. a group of birds hatched at one time
2. To fret
Synonym: Young, Worry
Antonym: Parents, Worry-free |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
No Other Forms
Noun
1. The land behind that bordering a coast or river
2. Remote areas
Synonym: Deserted Island
Antonym: City |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other forms: Primmer, Primmest
Adjective
1. Stiffly formal
2. moral
Synonym: Dapper
Antonym: Unkempt |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other Forms: Trampled, trampling
Verb
1. To run over
2. to crush
Synonym: Destroy
Antonym: build |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Other Forms: Sluiced, Sluicing
Noun
1. An artificial channel for water
2. To wash with water
Synonym: Rinse
Antonym: Dry |
|
|
