Words Containing US
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| use | 1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose 2. take or consume (regularly or habitually) More Definitions → |
| business | 1. a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it 2. the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects More Definitions → |
| just | 1. used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting 2. fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience More Definitions → |
| used | 1. employed in accomplishing something 2. (of persons) taken advantage of More Definitions → |
| music | 1. an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner 2. any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds More Definitions → |
| user | 1. a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something 2. a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically More Definitions → |
| must | 1. a necessary or essential thing 2. grape juice before or during fermentation More Definitions → |
| using | 1. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
| house | 1. contain or cover 2. provide someone with accomodation More Definitions → |
| previous | 1. just preceding something else in time or order 2. (used especially of persons) of the immediate past More Definitions → |
| customer | 1. someone who pays for goods or services More Definitions → |
| industry | 1. the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise 2. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale More Definitions → |
| august | 1. of or befitting a lord 2. profoundly honored More Definitions → |
| status | 1. the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society 2. a state at a particular time More Definitions → |
| discussion | 1. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic 2. an exchange of views on some topic More Definitions → |
| plus | 1. a useful or valuable quality 2. the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers More Definitions → |
| usually | 1. under normal conditions More Definitions → |
| various | 1. of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity 2. considered individually More Definitions → |
| bush | 1. a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems 2. a large wilderness area More Definitions → |
| custom | 1. accepted or habitual practice 2. a specific practice of long standing More Definitions → |
| industrial | 1. of or relating to or resulting from industry 2. having highly developed industries More Definitions → |
| cause | 1. events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something 2. a justification for something existing or happening More Definitions → |
| focus | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system More Definitions → |
| thus | 1. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result 2. in the way indicated More Definitions → |
| useful | 1. being of use or service 2. having a useful function More Definitions → |
| housing | 1. structures collectively in which people are housed 2. a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component More Definitions → |
| trust | 1. something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary) 2. certainty based on past experience More Definitions → |
| campus | 1. a field on which the buildings of a university are situated More Definitions → |
| museum | 1. a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value More Definitions → |
| musical | 1. characterized by or capable of producing music 2. talented in or devoted to music More Definitions → |
| justice | 1. the quality of being just or fair 2. judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments More Definitions → |
| discuss | 1. to consider or examine in speech or writing 2. speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion More Definitions → |
| bus | 1. send or move around by bus 2. ride in a bus More Definitions → |
| serious | 1. of great consequence 2. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm More Definitions → |
| virus | 1. (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein 2. a harmful or corrupting agency More Definitions → |
| abuse | 1. cruel or inhumane treatment 2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt More Definitions → |
| religious | 1. a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience 2. concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church More Definitions → |
| mouse | 1. to go stealthily or furtively 2. manipulate the mouse of a computer More Definitions → |
| anonymous | 1. having no known name or identity or known source 2. not known or lacking marked individuality More Definitions → |
| miscellaneous | 1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds 2. having many aspects or qualities More Definitions → |
| famous | 1. widely known and esteemed More Definitions → |
| exclusive | 1. a news report that is reported first by one news organization 2. excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority More Definitions → |
| bonus | 1. anything that tends to arouse 2. an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output More Definitions → |
| previously | 1. at an earlier time or formerly More Definitions → |
| household | 1. a social unit living together More Definitions → |
| usage | 1. the act of using 2. accepted or habitual practice More Definitions → |
| census | 1. a periodic count of the population 2. conduct a census More Definitions → |
| husband | 1. use cautiously and frugally 2. a married man; a woman's partner in marriage More Definitions → |
| continuous | 1. continuing in time or space without interruption 2. of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity More Definitions → |
| push | 1. move with force 2. press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action More Definitions → |
| muscle | 1. make one's way by force 2. one of the contractile organs of the body More Definitions → |
| focused | 1. being in focus or brought into focus 2. (of light rays) converging on a point More Definitions → |
| numerous | 1. amounting to a large indefinite number More Definitions → |
| sustainable | 1. capable of being sustained More Definitions → |
| conclusion | 1. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration 2. an intuitive assumption More Definitions → |
| thousand | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 2. denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units More Definitions → |
| busy | 1. keep busy with 2. overcrowded or cluttered with detail More Definitions → |
| usual | 1. commonly encountered 2. occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure More Definitions → |
| dangerous | 1. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm 2. involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm More Definitions → |
| obviously | 1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') More Definitions → |
| obvious | 1. easily perceived and understood More Definitions → |
| dust | 1. remove the dust from 2. rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape More Definitions → |
| seriously | 1. in a serious manner 2. to a severe or serious degree More Definitions → |
| rush | 1. move hurridly 2. attack suddenly More Definitions → |
| cluster | 1. come together as in a cluster or flock 2. gather or cause to gather into a cluster More Definitions → |
| trusted | 1. (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence More Definitions → |
| warehouse | 1. store in a warehouse 2. a storehouse for goods and merchandise More Definitions → |
| clause | 1. (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence 2. a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) More Definitions → |
| customize | 1. make to specifications 2. make according to requirements More Definitions → |
| suspension | 1. a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy 2. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something More Definitions → |
| unusual | 1. not commonly encountered 2. not usual or common or ordinary More Definitions → |
| adjustment | 1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances 2. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) More Definitions → |
| adjustable | 1. capable of being changed so as to match or fit 2. capable of being regulated More Definitions → |
| customs | 1. money collected under a tariff More Definitions → |
| hazardous | 1. involving risk or danger More Definitions → |
| acoustic | 1. of or relating to the science of acoustics 2. a remedy for hearing loss or deafness More Definitions → |
| causing | 1. the act of causing something to happen More Definitions → |
| fusion | 1. an occurrence that involves the production of a union 2. the state of being combined into one body More Definitions → |
| adjusted | 1. having achieved a comfortable relation with your environment 2. (especially of garments) having the fit or style adjusted More Definitions → |
| inclusive | 1. including much or everything; and especially including stated limits More Definitions → |
| inclusion | 1. the state of being included 2. the relation of comprising something More Definitions → |
| brush | 1. rub with a brush, or as if with a brush 2. touch lightly and briefly More Definitions → |
| suspect | 1. imagine to be the case or true or probable 2. regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in More Definitions → |
| spouse | 1. a person's partner in marriage More Definitions → |
| lotus | 1. native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers 2. white Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians More Definitions → |
| precious | 1. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for 2. of high worth or cost More Definitions → |
| adjust | 1. alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard 2. place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight More Definitions → |
| radius | 1. the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere 2. a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere) More Definitions → |
| focusing | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. the act of bringing into focus More Definitions → |
| confused | 1. mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently 2. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment More Definitions → |
| accused | 1. a defendant in a criminal proceeding More Definitions → |
| indigenous | 1. originating where it is found More Definitions → |
| stylus | 1. a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player 2. a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving More Definitions → |
| exclusively | 1. without any others being included or involved More Definitions → |
| illustration | 1. artwork that helps make something clear or attractive 2. showing by example More Definitions → |
| curious | 1. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected 2. eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns) More Definitions → |
| consensus | 1. agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole More Definitions → |
| gorgeous | 1. dazzlingly beautiful More Definitions → |
| nervous | 1. of or relating to the nervous system 2. easily agitated More Definitions → |
| refuse | 1. show unwillingness towards 2. not accept as true More Definitions → |
| exhaust | 1. wear out completely 2. use up (resources or materials) More Definitions → |
| confusion | 1. disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably 2. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior More Definitions → |
| suspended | 1. (of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment More Definitions → |
| simultaneously | 1. at the same instant More Definitions → |
| delicious | 1. greatly pleasing or entertaining 2. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste More Definitions → |
| custody | 1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) 2. holding by the police More Definitions → |
| consciousness | 1. an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation 2. having knowledge of More Definitions → |
| surplus | 1. a quantity much larger than is needed 2. more than is needed, desired, or required More Definitions → |
| robust | 1. marked by richness and fullness of flavor 2. strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity More Definitions → |
| fabulous | 1. extremely pleasing 2. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity More Definitions → |
| thesaurus | 1. a book containing a classified list of synonyms More Definitions → |
| minus | 1. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated 2. involving disadvantage or harm More Definitions → |
| chorus | 1. any utterance produced simultaneously by a group 2. a group of people assembled to sing together More Definitions → |
| sustained | 1. maintained at length without interruption or weakening 2. (of an electric arc) continuous More Definitions → |
| enormous | 1. extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree More Definitions → |
| sustainability | 1. the property of being sustainable More Definitions → |
| genius | 1. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality 2. unusual mental ability More Definitions → |
| excuse | 1. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. 2. a note explaining an absence More Definitions → |
| tremendous | 1. extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree 2. extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers More Definitions → |
| trustee | 1. a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit 2. members of a governing board More Definitions → |
| infectious | 1. easily spread 2. of or relating to infection More Definitions → |
| conscious | 1. intentionally conceived 2. (followed by `of') showing realization or recognition of something More Definitions → |
| musician | 1. someone who plays a music as a profession 2. artist who composes or conducts music as a profession More Definitions → |
| pushing | 1. the act of applying force in order to move something away More Definitions → |
| suspected | 1. believed likely More Definitions → |
| mustang | 1. small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish More Definitions → |
| housewives | 1. a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income More Definitions → |
| apparatus | 1. equipment designed to serve a specific function 2. (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function More Definitions → |
| exclusion | 1. the state of being excluded 2. the state of being excommunicated More Definitions → |
| holocaust | 1. an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire) More Definitions → |
| customise | 1. make to specifications 2. make according to requirements More Definitions → |
| generous | 1. willing to give and share unstintingly 2. not petty in character and mind More Definitions → |
| flush | 1. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity 2. a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health More Definitions → |
| continuously | 1. at every point 2. with unflagging resolve More Definitions → |
| justify | 1. show to be right by providing justification or proof 2. (used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin More Definitions → |
| greenhouse | 1. of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect 2. a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions More Definitions → |
| circus | 1. a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals 2. a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals More Definitions → |
| mysterious | 1. of an obscure nature 2. having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding More Definitions → |
| corpus | 1. capital as contrasted with the income derived from it 2. a collection of writings More Definitions → |
| unused | 1. not yet used or soiled 2. not yet put into use More Definitions → |
| usher | 1. take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums 2. an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber More Definitions → |
| useless | 1. having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully More Definitions → |
| illustrate | 1. clarify by giving an example of 2. depict with an illustration More Definitions → |
| spacious | 1. very large in expanse or scope 2. (of buildings and rooms) having ample space More Definitions → |
| plush | 1. characterized by extravagance and profusion 2. a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet More Definitions → |
| pause | 1. interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing 2. cease an action temporarily More Definitions → |
| justification | 1. something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary 2. a statement in explanation of some action or belief More Definitions → |
| manuscript | 1. the form of a literary work submitted for publication 2. handwritten book or document More Definitions → |
| bust | 1. a complete failure 2. the chest of a woman More Definitions → |
| usability | 1. the quality of being able to provide good service More Definitions → |
| justified | 1. show to be right by providing justification or proof 2. (used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin More Definitions → |
| percussion | 1. the act of playing a percussion instrument 2. the act of exploding a percussion cap More Definitions → |
| enthusiasm | 1. a feeling of excitement 2. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval More Definitions → |
| confusing | 1. causing confusion or disorientation 2. lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity More Definitions → |
| genus | 1. a general kind of something 2. (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species More Definitions → |
| cousin | 1. the child of your aunt or uncle More Definitions → |
| diffusion | 1. (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration 2. the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another More Definitions → |
| sustain | 1. lengthen or extend in duration or space 2. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) More Definitions → |
| suspense | 1. apprehension about what is going to happen 2. an uncertain cognitive state More Definitions → |
| syllabus | 1. an integrated course of academic studies More Definitions → |
| limousine | 1. large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur More Definitions → |
| luxurious | 1. displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses 2. ostentatiously rich and superior in quality More Definitions → |
| illustrator | 1. an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.) More Definitions → |
| citrus | 1. any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions 2. any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds More Definitions → |
| reuse | 1. use again after processing More Definitions → |
| calculus | 1. a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body 2. an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums More Definitions → |
| prestigious | 1. having an illustrious reputation; respected 2. exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige More Definitions → |
| trousers | 1. (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately More Definitions → |
| autonomous | 1. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces 2. existing as an independent entity More Definitions → |
| lighthouse | 1. a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships More Definitions → |
| simultaneous | 1. occurring or operating at the same time More Definitions → |
| combustion | 1. a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light 2. a state of violent disturbance and excitement More Definitions → |
| glorious | 1. characterized by grandeur 2. having great beauty and splendor More Definitions → |
| nucleus | 1. a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction 2. the positively charged dense center of an atom More Definitions → |
| amusement | 1. a feeling of delight at being entertained 2. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention More Definitions → |
| rust | 1. a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture 2. a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi More Definitions → |
| crush | 1. leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated 2. a dense crowd of people More Definitions → |
| enthusiast | 1. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity 2. a person having a strong liking for something More Definitions → |
| cushion | 1. protect from impact 2. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses More Definitions → |
| thrust | 1. push forcefully 2. press or force More Definitions → |
| sushi | 1. rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed More Definitions → |
| ridiculous | 1. inspiring scornful pity 2. so unreasonable as to invite derision More Definitions → |
| refusal | 1. the act of refusing 2. a message refusing to accept something that is offered More Definitions → |
| hilarious | 1. marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter More Definitions → |
| usable | 1. capable of being put to use 2. fit or ready for use or service More Definitions → |
| intrusion | 1. any entry into an area not previously occupied 2. entrance by force or without permission or welcome More Definitions → |
| abused | 1. used improperly or excessively especially drugs 2. subjected to cruel treatment More Definitions → |
| suspend | 1. hang freely 2. cause to be held in suspension in a fluid More Definitions → |
| illusion | 1. an erroneous mental representation 2. something many people believe that is false More Definitions → |
| ambitious | 1. having a strong desire for success or achievement 2. requiring full use of your abilities or resources More Definitions → |
| notorious | 1. known widely and usually unfavorably More Definitions → |
| mushroom | 1. common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool) 2. mushrooms and related fleshy fungi (including toadstools, puffballs, morels, coral fungi, etc.) More Definitions → |
| exodus | 1. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment More Definitions → |
| frustration | 1. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals 2. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts More Definitions → |
| frustrated | 1. disappointingly unsuccessful More Definitions → |
| incubus | 1. a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women 2. a situation resembling a terrifying dream More Definitions → |
| abusive | 1. expressing offensive reproach 2. characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment More Definitions → |
| warehousing | 1. depositing in a warehouse More Definitions → |
| prospectus | 1. a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise 2. a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university More Definitions → |
| muse | 1. the source of an artist's inspiration 2. reflect deeply on a subject More Definitions → |
| lust | 1. have a craving, appetite, or great desire for 2. a strong sexual desire More Definitions → |
| spontaneous | 1. said or done without having been planned or written in advance 2. happening or arising without apparent external cause More Definitions → |
| malicious | 1. having the nature of or resulting from malice More Definitions → |
| rigorous | 1. rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard 2. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures More Definitions → |
| enthusiastic | 1. having or showing great excitement and interest More Definitions → |
| locus | 1. the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) 2. the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome More Definitions → |
| fuse | 1. mix together different elements 2. become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat More Definitions → |
| anxious | 1. eagerly desirous 2. causing or fraught with or showing anxiety More Definitions → |
| suspicious | 1. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide 2. not as expected More Definitions → |
| muscular | 1. of or relating to or consisting of muscle 2. having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer More Definitions → |
| housewife | 1. a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income More Definitions → |
| misuse | 1. apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly 2. change the inherent purpose or function of something More Definitions → |
| unanimously | 1. of one mind; without dissent More Definitions → |
| sausage | 1. highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings 2. a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon More Definitions → |
| brushed | 1. touched lightly in passing; grazed against 2. (of hair or clothing) groomed with a brush More Definitions → |
| rushing | 1. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line 2. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner More Definitions → |
| crushed | 1. treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance 2. subdued or brought low in condition or status More Definitions → |
| mustard | 1. any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica 2. pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds More Definitions → |
| humorous | 1. full of or characterized by humor More Definitions → |
| rusty | 1. covered with or consisting of rust 2. of the brown color of rust More Definitions → |
| nexus | 1. the means of connection between things linked in series 2. a connected series or group More Definitions → |
| buster | 1. an informal form of address for a man 2. a robust child More Definitions → |
| contiguous | 1. very close or connected in space or time 2. connecting without a break; within a common boundary More Definitions → |
| menopause | 1. the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends More Definitions → |
| clustering | 1. a grouping of a number of similar things More Definitions → |
| exhausted | 1. depleted of energy, force, or strength 2. drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted More Definitions → |
| susceptible | 1. (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of 2. easily impressed emotionally More Definitions → |
| lush | 1. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually 2. produced or growing in extreme abundance More Definitions → |
| unanimous | 1. in complete agreement 2. acting together as a single undiversified whole More Definitions → |
| acoustics | 1. the study of the physical properties of sound More Definitions → |
| suspicion | 1. an impression that something might be the case 2. doubt about someone's honesty More Definitions → |
| righteous | 1. morally justified 2. characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice More Definitions → |
| cactus | 1. any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines More Definitions → |
| rustic | 1. an unsophisticated country person 2. characteristic of rural life More Definitions → |
| rushed | 1. done under pressure More Definitions → |
| amusing | 1. providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining 2. arousing or provoking laughter More Definitions → |
| frustrating | 1. discouraging by hindering 2. preventing realization or attainment of a desire More Definitions → |
| courthouse | 1. a government building that houses the offices of a county government 2. a building that houses judicial courts More Definitions → |
| housekeeping | 1. the work of cleaning and running a house More Definitions → |
| dusty | 1. covered with a layer of dust 2. lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new More Definitions → |
| vicious | 1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering 2. having the nature of vice More Definitions → |
| pussycat | 1. a person who is regarded as easygoing and agreeable 2. informal terms referring to a domestic cat More Definitions → |
| stimulus | 1. any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action More Definitions → |
| nausea | 1. the state that precedes vomiting 2. disgust so strong it makes you feel sick More Definitions → |
| crust | 1. the outer layer of the Earth 2. a hard outer layer that covers something More Definitions → |
| nous | 1. common sense 2. that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason More Definitions → |
| antitrust | 1. of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices More Definitions → |
| jealous | 1. showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages 2. suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival More Definitions → |
| phosphorus | 1. a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms More Definitions → |
| usefulness | 1. the quality of being of practical use More Definitions → |
| infusion | 1. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water) 2. the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water) More Definitions → |
| argus | 1. large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant More Definitions → |
| asynchronous | 1. (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself 2. not synchronous; not occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase More Definitions → |
| furious | 1. marked by extreme and violent energy 2. marked by extreme anger More Definitions → |
| unconscious | 1. that part of the mind wherein psychic activity takes place of which the person is unaware 2. without conscious volition More Definitions → |
| infamous | 1. known widely and usually unfavorably More Definitions → |
| tenacious | 1. good at remembering 2. stubbornly unyielding More Definitions → |
| outrageous | 1. grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror 2. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation More Definitions → |
| heterogeneous | 1. consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature 2. originating outside the body More Definitions → |
| causal | 1. involving or constituting a cause; causing More Definitions → |
| injustice | 1. an unjust act 2. the practice of being unjust or unfair More Definitions → |
| custodian | 1. one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals More Definitions → |
| hustler | 1. a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets 2. a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties More Definitions → |
| susceptibility | 1. the state of being susceptible; easily affected More Definitions → |
| ambiguous | 1. open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead 2. having more than one possible meaning More Definitions → |
| righteousness | 1. adhering to moral principles More Definitions → |
| synchronous | 1. occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase 2. (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that requires a common clock signal (a timing reference) between the communicating devices in order to coordinate their transmissions More Definitions → |
| bogus | 1. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance More Definitions → |
| dusk | 1. the time of day immediately following sunset 2. become dusk More Definitions → |
| customary | 1. in accordance with convention or custom 2. commonly used or practiced; usual More Definitions → |
| cautious | 1. people who are fearful and cautious 2. avoiding excess More Definitions → |
| emeritus | 1. a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties 2. honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title `emeritus' as in `professor emeritus' More Definitions → |
| crusade | 1. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end 2. exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for More Definitions → |
| blockbuster | 1. a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block) 2. an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel) More Definitions → |
| homogeneous | 1. all of the same or similar kind or nature More Definitions → |
| caucus | 1. meet to select a candidate or promote a policy 2. a closed political meeting More Definitions → |
| penthouse | 1. an apartment located on the top floors of a building More Definitions → |
| opus | 1. a musical work that has been created More Definitions → |
| analogous | 1. corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin 2. similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar More Definitions → |
| businessman | 1. a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive) More Definitions → |
| erroneous | 1. containing or characterized by error More Definitions → |
| clubhouse | 1. a building that is occupied by a social club More Definitions → |
| hustle | 1. cause to move furtively and hurriedly 2. move or cause to move energetically or busily More Definitions → |
| reusable | 1. capable of being used again More Definitions → |
| fetus | 1. an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal More Definitions → |
| sinus | 1. an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface 2. any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull More Definitions → |
| marvelous | 1. extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers 2. too improbable to admit of belief More Definitions → |
| vigorous | 1. characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity 2. strong and active physically or mentally More Definitions → |
| blush | 1. a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health 2. makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks More Definitions → |
| unusually | 1. to a remarkable degree or extent More Definitions → |
| intravenous | 1. within or by means of a vein More Definitions → |
| hush | 1. become quiet or still; fall silent 2. cause to be quiet or not talk More Definitions → |
| aqueous | 1. similar to or containing or dissolved in water 2. produced by the action of water More Definitions → |
| applause | 1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together More Definitions → |
| busted | 1. out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken') More Definitions → |
| farmhouse | 1. house for a farmer and family More Definitions → |
| plausible | 1. given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments 2. apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing More Definitions → |
| ubiquitous | 1. being present everywhere at once More Definitions → |
| diffuse | 1. move outward 2. spread or diffuse through More Definitions → |
| accustomed | 1. commonly used or practiced; usual More Definitions → |
| playhouse | 1. plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of More Definitions → |
| exhaustive | 1. performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial More Definitions → |
| husky | 1. breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog 2. muscular and heavily built More Definitions → |
| householder | 1. someone who owns a home More Definitions → |
| fungus | 1. an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia More Definitions → |
| confuse | 1. mistake one thing for another 2. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly More Definitions → |
| elusive | 1. difficult to describe 2. skillful at eluding capture More Definitions → |
| gracious | 1. characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit 2. characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects More Definitions → |
| guesthouse | 1. a house separate from the main house; for housing guests More Definitions → |
| generously | 1. in a generous manner More Definitions → |
| endogenous | 1. of or resembling an endogen 2. derived or originating internally More Definitions → |
| lupus | 1. any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease More Definitions → |
| luminous | 1. softly bright or radiant More Definitions → |
| tedious | 1. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness 2. using or containing too many words More Definitions → |
| truss | 1. tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it 2. secure with or as if with ropes More Definitions → |
| fuss | 1. an excited state of agitation 2. an angry disturbance More Definitions → |
| uterus | 1. a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus More Definitions → |
| nautilus | 1. a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power 2. cephalopod mollusk of warm seas whose females have delicate papery spiral shells More Definitions → |
| custodial | 1. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding More Definitions → |
| airbus | 1. a subsonic jet airliner operated over short distances More Definitions → |
| rendezvous | 1. a meeting planned at a certain time and place 2. a place where people meet More Definitions → |
| prosperous | 1. in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich 2. very lively and profitable More Definitions → |
| adventurous | 1. willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises More Definitions → |
| crushing | 1. forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority 2. physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination More Definitions → |
| bacillus | 1. aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil More Definitions → |
| devious | 1. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading 2. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive More Definitions → |
| carousel | 1. a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers 2. a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement More Definitions → |
| disgusting | 1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
| powerhouse | 1. a highly energetic and indefatigable person 2. a team considered to be the best of its class More Definitions → |
| excused | 1. granted exemption More Definitions → |
| fused | 1. joined together into a whole More Definitions → |
| stardust | 1. a dreamy romantic or sentimental quality More Definitions → |
| porous | 1. able to absorb fluids 2. allowing passage in and out More Definitions → |
| illustrative | 1. clarifying by use of examples 2. serving to demonstrate More Definitions → |
| blouse | 1. a top worn by women More Definitions → |
| octopus | 1. tentacles of octopus prepared as food 2. bottom-living cephalopod having a soft oval body with eight long tentacles More Definitions → |
| anonymously | 1. without giving a name More Definitions → |
| locust | 1. migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae 2. hardwood from any of various locust trees More Definitions → |
| autofocus | 1. an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically More Definitions → |
| disastrous | 1. (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin More Definitions → |
| courteous | 1. characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners 2. exhibiting courtesy and politeness More Definitions → |
| courageous | 1. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching More Definitions → |
| dubious | 1. fraught with uncertainty or doubt 2. open to doubt or suspicion More Definitions → |
| trustworthy | 1. worthy of trust or belief 2. taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations More Definitions → |
| amused | 1. pleasantly occupied More Definitions → |
| advantageous | 1. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness 2. giving an advantage More Definitions → |
| asparagus | 1. plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable 2. edible young shoots of the asparagus plant More Definitions → |
| unjust | 1. not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception 2. violating principles of justice More Definitions → |
| gushing | 1. flowing profusely 2. uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm More Definitions → |
| jealousy | 1. a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival) 2. zealous vigilance More Definitions → |
| filibuster | 1. a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes 2. (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches More Definitions → |
| terminus | 1. a place where something ends or is complete 2. the ultimate goal for which something is done More Definitions → |
| focussed | 1. (of light rays) converging on a point 2. being in focus or brought into focus More Definitions → |
| transfusion | 1. the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery 2. the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another More Definitions → |
| trusting | 1. inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust More Definitions → |
| instantaneous | 1. occurring with no delay More Definitions → |
| venous | 1. of or contained in or performing the function of the veins More Definitions → |
| businessmen | 1. the body of individuals who manage businesses More Definitions → |
| omnibus | 1. an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author 2. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport More Definitions → |
| vigorously | 1. with vigor; in a vigorous manner More Definitions → |
| seriousness | 1. an earnest and sincere feeling 2. the quality of arousing fear or distress More Definitions → |
| synonymous | 1. (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same More Definitions → |
| consciously | 1. with awareness More Definitions → |
| glamorous | 1. having an air of allure, romance and excitement More Definitions → |
| poisonous | 1. having the qualities or effects of a poison 2. not safe to eat More Definitions → |
| exhaustion | 1. extreme fatigue 2. serious weakening and loss of energy More Definitions → |
| lousy | 1. very bad 2. infested with lice More Definitions → |
| stratus | 1. a large dark low cloud More Definitions → |
| toothbrush | 1. small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth 2. slang for a mustache More Definitions → |
| steakhouse | 1. a restaurant that specializes in steaks More Definitions → |
| robustness | 1. the property of being strong and healthy in constitution 2. the characteristic of being strong enough to withstand intellectual challenge More Definitions → |
| accuse | 1. bring an accusation against; level a charge against 2. blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against More Definitions → |
| clustered | 1. growing close together but not in dense mats 2. clustered together but not coherent More Definitions → |
| agribusiness | 1. a large-scale farming enterprise More Definitions → |
| auspices | 1. kindly endorsement and guidance 2. a favorable omen More Definitions → |
| enormously | 1. vastly More Definitions → |
| eucalyptus | 1. wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber 2. a tree of the genus Eucalyptus More Definitions → |
| abacus | 1. a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave 2. a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves More Definitions → |
| spontaneously | 1. in a spontaneous manner 2. without advance preparation More Definitions → |
| gust | 1. a strong current of air More Definitions → |
| contagious | 1. easily diffused or spread as from one person to another 2. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection More Definitions → |
| conspicuous | 1. obvious to the eye or mind 2. without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious More Definitions → |
| ferrous | 1. of or relating to or containing iron More Definitions → |
| intrusive | 1. tending to intrude (especially upon privacy) 2. of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock More Definitions → |
| musk | 1. an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative 2. the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer More Definitions → |
| tremendously | 1. vastly More Definitions → |
| miraculous | 1. being or having the character of a miracle 2. peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention More Definitions → |
| industrialized | 1. made industrial; converted to industrialism More Definitions → |
| impetus | 1. a force that moves something along 2. the act of applying force suddenly More Definitions → |
| modulus | 1. an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers 2. the absolute value of a complex number More Definitions → |
| conclusive | 1. forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question More Definitions → |
| airbrush | 1. paint with an airbrush 2. an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air More Definitions → |
| musculoskeletal | 1. relating to muscles and skeleton More Definitions → |
| muster | 1. a gathering of military personnel for duty 2. compulsory military service More Definitions → |
| victorious | 1. having won 2. experiencing triumph More Definitions → |
| crusader | 1. a disputant who advocates reform More Definitions → |
| luscious | 1. having strong sexual appeal 2. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste More Definitions → |
| fictitious | 1. formed or conceived by the imagination 2. adopted in order to deceive More Definitions → |
| anomalous | 1. deviating from the general or common order or type More Definitions → |
| nitrous | 1. of or containing nitrogen More Definitions → |
| discus | 1. an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible 2. a disk used in throwing competitions More Definitions → |
| brushing | 1. the act of brushing your teeth 2. the act of brushing your hair More Definitions → |
| busiest | 1. overcrowded or cluttered with detail 2. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner More Definitions → |
| extrusion | 1. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings 2. squeezing out by applying pressure More Definitions → |
| contentious | 1. inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits 2. involving or likely to cause controversy More Definitions → |
| exogenous | 1. derived or originating externally More Definitions → |
| nutritious | 1. of or providing nourishment More Definitions → |
| cautiously | 1. as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact 2. in a conservative manner More Definitions → |
| flushed | 1. having the pinkish flush of health 2. (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion More Definitions → |
| ingenious | 1. showing inventiveness and skill More Definitions → |
| hiatus | 1. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something 2. a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript) More Definitions → |
| spurious | 1. ostensibly valid, but not actually valid 2. plausible but false More Definitions → |
| dangerously | 1. in a dangerous manner More Definitions → |
| accusing | 1. containing or expressing accusation More Definitions → |
| disgust | 1. fill with distaste 2. cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of More Definitions → |
| cirrus | 1. usually coiled 2. a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles) More Definitions → |
| hibiscus | 1. any plant of the genus Hibiscus More Definitions → |
| gaseous | 1. existing as or having characteristics of a gas More Definitions → |
| dollhouse | 1. a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything 2. a small model of a house used as a toy by children More Definitions → |
| homologous | 1. having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function 2. corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species More Definitions → |
| aroused | 1. aroused to action 2. emotionally aroused More Definitions → |
| accusation | 1. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt 2. an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence More Definitions → |
| harmonious | 1. musically pleasing 2. exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities More Definitions → |
| coffeehouse | 1. a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold More Definitions → |
| fuselage | 1. the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo) More Definitions → |
| conscientious | 1. guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong 2. characterized by extreme care and great effort More Definitions → |
| cushioning | 1. artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort More Definitions → |
| mountainous | 1. having hills and crags 2. like a mountain in size and impressiveness More Definitions → |
| streptococcus | 1. spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis More Definitions → |
| ambush | 1. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise 2. wait in hiding to attack More Definitions → |
| obnoxious | 1. causing disapproval or protest More Definitions → |
| marvellous | 1. extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers 2. being or having the character of a miracle More Definitions → |
| rouse | 1. become active 2. force or drive out More Definitions → |
| grouse | 1. flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil 2. popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet More Definitions → |
| amorphous | 1. having no definite form or distinct shape 2. lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies More Definitions → |
| mousse | 1. a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream 2. a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin More Definitions → |
| thrush | 1. candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults 2. a woman who sings popular songs More Definitions → |
| gauss | 1. a unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1 maxwell per square centimeter More Definitions → |
| staphylococcus | 1. spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections More Definitions → |
| primus | 1. the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland More Definitions → |
| enthusiastically | 1. with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner 2. in a lavish or enthusiastic manner More Definitions → |
| joyous | 1. full of or characterized by joy More Definitions → |
| cushioned | 1. softened by the addition of cushions or padding More Definitions → |
| colossus | 1. someone that is abnormally large and powerful 2. a person of exceptional importance and reputation More Definitions → |
| frivolous | 1. not serious in content or attitude or behavior More Definitions → |
| esophagus | 1. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach More Definitions → |
| curiously | 1. in a manner differing from the usual or expected 2. with curiosity More Definitions → |
| luster | 1. a quality that outshines the usual 2. the visual property of something that shines with reflected light More Definitions → |
| causeway | 1. provide with a causeway 2. pave a road with cobblestones or pebbles More Definitions → |
| monstrous | 1. abnormally large 2. shockingly brutal or cruel More Definitions → |
| murderous | 1. characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being More Definitions → |
| hideous | 1. grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror 2. so extremely ugly as to be terrifying More Definitions → |
| distrust | 1. doubt about someone's honesty 2. the trait of not trusting others More Definitions → |
| wondrous | 1. extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers 2. (used as an intensifier) excellently More Definitions → |
| acoustical | 1. of or relating to the science of acoustics More Definitions → |
| bustling | 1. full of energetic and noisy activity More Definitions → |
| subconscious | 1. psychic activity just below the level of awareness 2. just below the level of consciousness More Definitions → |
| custard | 1. sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen More Definitions → |
| trouser | 1. a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers More Definitions → |
| arousal | 1. the act of arousing 2. a state of heightened physiological activity More Definitions → |
| alumnus | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) More Definitions → |
| husbandry | 1. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock More Definitions → |
| combustible | 1. capable of igniting and burning 2. a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power More Definitions → |
| noxious | 1. injurious to physical or mental health More Definitions → |
| musically | 1. in a musical manner More Definitions → |
| perfusion | 1. pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels) More Definitions → |
| ominous | 1. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments 2. presaging ill fortune More Definitions → |
| virtuous | 1. morally excellent 2. in a state of sexual virginity More Definitions → |
| spousal | 1. of or relating to a wedding 2. relating to a spouse More Definitions → |
| causation | 1. the act of causing something to happen More Definitions → |
| deciduous | 1. (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth 2. (of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season More Definitions → |
| cutaneous | 1. relating to or existing on or affecting the skin More Definitions → |
| adjuster | 1. one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement More Definitions → |
| pious | 1. having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity More Definitions → |
| lusty | 1. vigorously passionate 2. endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health More Definitions → |
| crusher | 1. a device that crushes something More Definitions → |
| nimbus | 1. a dark grey cloud bearing rain 2. an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint More Definitions → |
| viscous | 1. having a relatively high resistance to flow 2. having the sticky properties of an adhesive More Definitions → |
| unambiguous | 1. having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning 2. admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion More Definitions → |
| scouse | 1. a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors More Definitions → |
| disgusted | 1. having a strong distaste from surfeit More Definitions → |
| resuscitation | 1. the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness More Definitions → |
| bushing | 1. an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass 2. a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction More Definitions → |
| delusion | 1. (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary 2. a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea More Definitions → |
| occlusion | 1. closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel) 2. (meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft More Definitions → |
| tetanus | 1. an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages 2. a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses More Definitions → |
| neuromuscular | 1. affecting or characteristic of both neural and muscular tissue More Definitions → |
| rebellious | 1. resisting control or authority 2. discontented as toward authority More Definitions → |
| schoolhouse | 1. a building where young people receive education More Definitions → |
| oblivious | 1. (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of 2. failing to keep in mind More Definitions → |
| mysteriously | 1. in a cryptic manner More Definitions → |
| illustrious | 1. widely known and esteemed 2. having or conferring glory More Definitions → |
| populous | 1. densely populated More Definitions → |
| sumptuous | 1. ostentatiously rich and superior in quality More Definitions → |
| lustre | 1. a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain 2. a quality that outshines the usual More Definitions → |
| graciously | 1. in a gracious or graceful manner More Definitions → |
| ridiculously | 1. so as to arouse or deserve laughter More Definitions → |
| causality | 1. the relation between causes and effects More Definitions → |
| cretaceous | 1. abounding in chalk More Definitions → |
| mousepad | 1. a small portable pad that provides traction for the ball of a computer mouse More Definitions → |
| medusa | 1. one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles More Definitions → |
| justly | 1. with honesty 2. in accordance with moral or social standards More Definitions → |
| unsuspecting | 1. not suspicious 2. (often followed by `of') not knowing or expecting; not thinking likely More Definitions → |
| impervious | 1. not admitting of passage or capable of being affected More Definitions → |
| hippocampus | 1. a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system; has a central role in the formation of memories More Definitions → |
| housekeeper | 1. a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household More Definitions → |
| meticulous | 1. marked by precise accordance with details 2. marked by extreme care in treatment of details More Definitions → |
| unusable | 1. not capable of being used More Definitions → |
| strenuous | 1. characterized by or performed with much energy or force 2. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance More Definitions → |
| ludicrous | 1. broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce 2. so unreasonable as to invite derision More Definitions → |
| muscat | 1. any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes 2. wine from muscat grapes More Definitions → |
| anxiously | 1. with anxiety or apprehension More Definitions → |
| focussing | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something More Definitions → |
| mucus | 1. protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium More Definitions → |
| useable | 1. fit or ready for use or service 2. capable of being put to use More Definitions → |
| papyrus | 1. paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans 2. tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times More Definitions → |
| superfluous | 1. serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being 2. more than is needed, desired, or required More Definitions → |
| plexus | 1. a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels More Definitions → |
| notoriously | 1. to a notorious degree More Definitions → |
| caustic | 1. harsh or corrosive in tone 2. of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action More Definitions → |
| fibrous | 1. having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute 2. (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew More Definitions → |
| nervousness | 1. the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters 2. an uneasy psychological state More Definitions → |
| justifiable | 1. capable of being justified More Definitions → |
| meticulously | 1. in a meticulous manner More Definitions → |
| industrialization | 1. the development of industry on an extensive scale More Definitions → |
| minibus | 1. a light bus (4 to 10 passengers) More Definitions → |
| thymus | 1. a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age More Definitions → |
| subcutaneous | 1. relating to or located below the epidermis More Definitions → |
| extraneous | 1. not pertinent to the matter under consideration 2. not essential More Definitions → |
| platypus | 1. small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae More Definitions → |
| pertussis | 1. a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane More Definitions → |
| famously | 1. in a manner or to an extent that is well known 2. wonderfully More Definitions → |
| firehouse | 1. a station housing fire apparatus and firemen More Definitions → |
| tinnitus | 1. a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears; a symptom of an ear infection or Meniere's disease More Definitions → |
| collusion | 1. secret agreement 2. agreement on a secret plot More Definitions → |
| misused | 1. used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose More Definitions → |
| rigorously | 1. in a rigorous manner More Definitions → |
| erroneously | 1. in a mistaken or erroneous manner More Definitions → |
| amuse | 1. occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion 2. make (somebody) laugh More Definitions → |
| bustle | 1. move or cause to move energetically or busily 2. a rapid active commotion More Definitions → |
| amphibious | 1. relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia 2. operating or living on land and in water More Definitions → |
| mush | 1. any soft or soggy mass 2. cornmeal boiled in water More Definitions → |
| precarious | 1. affording no ease or reassurance 2. fraught with danger More Definitions → |
| postmenopausal | 1. subsequent to menopause More Definitions → |
| treacherous | 1. dangerously unstable and unpredictable 2. tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans More Definitions → |
| peruse | 1. examine or consider with attention and in detail More Definitions → |
| exhausting | 1. having a debilitating effect 2. producing exhaustion More Definitions → |
| diffuser | 1. baffle that distributes sound waves evenly 2. optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly More Definitions → |
| puss | 1. obscene terms for female genitals 2. informal terms referring to a domestic cat More Definitions → |
| stupendous | 1. so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe More Definitions → |
| nervously | 1. in an anxiously nervous manner 2. with nervous excitement More Definitions → |
| mucous | 1. of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus More Definitions → |
| pus | 1. a fluid product of inflammation More Definitions → |
| mouser | 1. a cat proficient at mousing More Definitions → |
| perilous | 1. fraught with danger More Definitions → |
| duster | 1. a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand 2. a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles More Definitions → |
| menopausal | 1. of or relating to the menopause More Definitions → |
| horrendous | 1. causing fear or dread or terror More Definitions → |
| pretentious | 1. making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction 2. intended to attract notice and impress others More Definitions → |
| gusto | 1. vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment More Definitions → |
| trusty | 1. a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges 2. worthy of trust or belief More Definitions → |
| gratuitous | 1. without cause 2. costing nothing More Definitions → |
| torus | 1. a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle 2. commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column More Definitions → |
| cumulus | 1. a globular cloud 2. a collection of objects laid on top of each other More Definitions → |
| entrust | 1. confer a trust upon 2. put into the care or protection of someone More Definitions → |
| percutaneous | 1. through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches) More Definitions → |
| ferocious | 1. marked by extreme and violent energy More Definitions → |
| religiously | 1. by religion 2. with extreme conscientiousness More Definitions → |
| insidious | 1. beguiling but harmful 2. intended to entrap More Definitions → |
| mussel | 1. black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine 2. marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc. More Definitions → |
| gush | 1. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet 2. praise enthusiastically More Definitions → |
| buss | 1. the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) 2. touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc. More Definitions → |
| contemporaneous | 1. occurring in the same period of time 2. of the same period More Definitions → |
| busses | 1. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport 2. the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar More Definitions → |
| lustrous | 1. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow 2. brilliant More Definitions → |
| birdhouse | 1. a shelter for birds More Definitions → |
| moustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
| sinusitis | 1. inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses More Definitions → |
| rusk | 1. slice of sweet raised bread baked again until it is brown and hard and crisp More Definitions → |
| delirious | 1. experiencing delirium 2. marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion More Definitions → |
| cancerous | 1. relating to or affected with cancer 2. like a cancer; an evil that grows and spreads More Definitions → |
| walrus | 1. either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber More Definitions → |
| grievous | 1. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm 2. causing or marked by grief or anguish More Definitions → |
| envious | 1. showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages More Definitions → |
| scandalous | 1. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation More Definitions → |
| bituminous | 1. resembling or containing bitumen More Definitions → |
| unjustified | 1. lacking justification or authorization More Definitions → |
| arduous | 1. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort 2. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance More Definitions → |
| unscrupulous | 1. without scruples or principles More Definitions → |
| variously | 1. in diverse ways More Definitions → |
| meritorious | 1. deserving reward or praise More Definitions → |
| housework | 1. the work of cleaning and running a house More Definitions → |
| unconsciously | 1. without awareness More Definitions → |
| crusty | 1. having a hardened crust as a covering 2. brusque and surly and forbidding More Definitions → |
| copious | 1. large in number or quantity (especially of discourse) 2. affording an abundant supply More Definitions → |
| instantaneously | 1. without any delay More Definitions → |
| herbaceous | 1. characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part More Definitions → |
| furiously | 1. (of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner 2. in a manner marked by extreme or violent energy More Definitions → |
| cusp | 1. point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch) 2. a thin triangular flap of a heart valve More Definitions → |
| injurious | 1. harmful to living things More Definitions → |
| bushy | 1. used of hair; thick and poorly groomed 2. resembling a bush in being thickly branched and spreading More Definitions → |
| overuse | 1. make use of too often or too extensively 2. exploitation to the point of diminishing returns More Definitions → |
| mischievous | 1. naughtily or annoyingly playful 2. deliberately causing harm or damage More Definitions → |
| sensuous | 1. taking delight in beauty More Definitions → |
| conclusively | 1. in a conclusive way More Definitions → |
| calcareous | 1. composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk More Definitions → |
| onerous | 1. not easily borne; wearing More Definitions → |
| adenovirus | 1. any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye More Definitions → |
| discontinuous | 1. of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities 2. not continuing without interruption in time or space More Definitions → |
| momentous | 1. of very great significance More Definitions → |
| fussy | 1. annoyed and irritable 2. overcrowded or cluttered with detail More Definitions → |
| blushing | 1. having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset More Definitions → |
| crocus | 1. any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated More Definitions → |
| inconclusive | 1. not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question More Definitions → |
| rousing | 1. the act of arousing 2. capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement More Definitions → |
| arouse | 1. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) 2. stop sleeping More Definitions → |
| housewarming | 1. a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home More Definitions → |
| seclusion | 1. the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others 2. the act of secluding yourself from others More Definitions → |
| sinusoidal | 1. having a succession of waves or curves More Definitions → |
| musing | 1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration 2. deeply or seriously thoughtful More Definitions → |
| sagebrush | 1. any of several North American composite subshrubs of the genera Artemis or Seriphidium More Definitions → |
| mistrust | 1. doubt about someone's honesty 2. the trait of not trusting others More Definitions → |
| egregious | 1. conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible More Definitions → |
| abuser | 1. someone who abuses More Definitions → |
| autologous | 1. derived from organisms of the selfsame individual More Definitions → |
| mustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
| deliciously | 1. in a very pleasurable manner 2. so as to produce a delightful taste More Definitions → |
| ruse | 1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) More Definitions → |
| muss | 1. a state of confusion and disorderliness 2. make messy or untidy More Definitions → |
| zealous | 1. marked by active interest and enthusiasm More Definitions → |
| judicious | 1. marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters More Definitions → |
| customarily | 1. by custom; according to common practice More Definitions → |
| deleterious | 1. harmful to living things More Definitions → |
| onus | 1. an onerous or difficult concern More Definitions → |
| busby | 1. tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions More Definitions → |
| igneous | 1. produced under conditions involving intense heat 2. produced by the action of fire or intense heat More Definitions → |
| miraculously | 1. in a miraculous manner More Definitions → |
| suspiciously | 1. with suspicion More Definitions → |
| voluptuous | 1. having strong sexual appeal 2. (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves More Definitions → |
| homogenous | 1. all of the same or similar kind or nature More Definitions → |
| expeditious | 1. marked by speed and efficiency More Definitions → |
| disillusioned | 1. freed from illusion More Definitions → |
| diffused | 1. (of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material 2. (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected More Definitions → |
| gallus | 1. elastic straps that hold trousers up More Definitions → |
| heinous | 1. extremely wicked, deeply criminal More Definitions → |
| dusky | 1. lighted by or as if by twilight 2. naturally having skin of a dark color More Definitions → |
| slush | 1. make a splashing sound 2. spill or splash copiously or clumsily More Definitions → |
| capricious | 1. changeable 2. determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason More Definitions → |
| promiscuous | 1. not selective of a single class or person 2. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
| pusher | 1. one who intrudes or pushes himself forward 2. an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs More Definitions → |
| sustenance | 1. a source of materials to nourish the body 2. the financial means whereby one lives More Definitions → |
| delusional | 1. suffering from or characterized by delusions More Definitions → |
| houseboat | 1. a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling More Definitions → |
| desirous | 1. having or expressing desire for something More Definitions → |
| concussion | 1. injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness 2. any violent blow More Definitions → |
| hypothalamus | 1. a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system More Definitions → |
| conspicuously | 1. in a manner tending to attract attention 2. in a prominent way More Definitions → |
| roadhouse | 1. an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling More Definitions → |
| anhydrous | 1. without water; especially without water of crystallization More Definitions → |
| tumultuous | 1. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination More Definitions → |
| homozygous | 1. having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci More Definitions → |
| rusted | 1. having accumulated rust More Definitions → |
| wanderlust | 1. very strong or irresistible impulse to travel More Definitions → |
| bustier | 1. (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves 2. a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress More Definitions → |
| bushel | 1. a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches 2. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 pecks More Definitions → |
| vitreous | 1. of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye 2. relating to or resembling or derived from or containing glass More Definitions → |
| thrusting | 1. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) More Definitions → |
| unobtrusive | 1. not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable More Definitions → |
| auspicious | 1. auguring favorable circumstances and good luck More Definitions → |
| crustal | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of the crust of the earth or moon More Definitions → |
| unambiguously | 1. in an unambiguous manner 2. so as to be unique More Definitions → |
| sawdust | 1. fine particles of wood made by sawing wood More Definitions → |
| tenuous | 1. having thin consistency 2. very thin in gauge or diameter More Definitions → |
| mausoleum | 1. a large burial chamber, usually above ground More Definitions → |
| narcissus | 1. bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters More Definitions → |
| usefully | 1. in a useful manner More Definitions → |
| monotonous | 1. tediously repetitious or lacking in variety 2. sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch More Definitions → |
| nefarious | 1. extremely wicked More Definitions → |
| austral | 1. the basic unit of money in Argentina; equal to 100 centavos 2. of the south or coming from the south More Definitions → |
| innocuous | 1. not causing disapproval 2. lacking intent or capacity to injure More Definitions → |
| musicianship | 1. artistry in performing music More Definitions → |
| pernicious | 1. exceedingly harmful 2. working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way More Definitions → |
| muslin | 1. plain-woven cotton fabric More Definitions → |
| cytomegalovirus | 1. any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems More Definitions → |
| rhesus | 1. of southern Asia; used in medical research More Definitions → |
| frustrate | 1. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of 2. treat cruelly More Definitions → |
| phosphorous | 1. containing or characteristic of phosphorus More Definitions → |
| lactobacillus | 1. a Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that produces lactic acid (especially in milk) More Definitions → |
| expeditiously | 1. with efficiency; in an efficient manner More Definitions → |
| acidophilus | 1. a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics More Definitions → |
| effusion | 1. an unrestrained expression of emotion 2. flow under pressure More Definitions → |
| slaughterhouse | 1. a building where animals are butchered More Definitions → |
| allusion | 1. passing reference or indirect mention More Definitions → |
| bushman | 1. a dweller in the Australian bush country More Definitions → |
| superstitious | 1. showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance More Definitions → |
| doghouse | 1. outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog 2. an idiomatic term for being in disfavor More Definitions → |
| causative | 1. producing an effect More Definitions → |
| angelus | 1. the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited More Definitions → |
| atrocious | 1. shockingly brutal or cruel 2. exceptionally bad or displeasing More Definitions → |
| voluminous | 1. large in volume or bulk 2. marked by repeated turns and bends More Definitions → |
| carnivorous | 1. relating to or characteristic of carnivores 2. (used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals More Definitions → |
| gusset | 1. a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate 2. a metal plate used to strengthen a joist More Definitions → |
| boathouse | 1. a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats More Definitions → |
| preposterous | 1. so unreasonable as to invite derision More Definitions → |
| industrialised | 1. made industrial; converted to industrialism More Definitions → |
| oust | 1. remove from a position or office 2. remove and replace More Definitions → |
| venomous | 1. extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom 2. marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful More Definitions → |
| unjustly | 1. in an unjust manner More Definitions → |
| pompous | 1. characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display 2. puffed up with vanity More Definitions → |
| lackluster | 1. lacking brilliance or vitality 2. lacking luster or shine More Definitions → |
| audacious | 1. invulnerable to fear or intimidation 2. unrestrained by convention or propriety More Definitions → |
| trustworthiness | 1. the trait of deserving trust and confidence More Definitions → |
| isthmus | 1. a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas 2. a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure More Definitions → |
| prodigious | 1. so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe 2. of momentous or ominous significance More Definitions → |
| raucous | 1. unpleasantly loud and harsh 2. disturbing the public peace; loud and rough More Definitions → |
| litmus | 1. a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator More Definitions → |
| illusory | 1. based on or having the nature of an illusion More Definitions → |
| roundhouse | 1. workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives 2. a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing More Definitions → |
| busily | 1. in a busy manner More Definitions → |
| libelous | 1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign More Definitions → |
| industrious | 1. characterized by hard work and perseverance 2. working hard to promote an enterprise More Definitions → |
| austere | 1. severely simple 2. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect More Definitions → |
| storehouse | 1. a depository for goods More Definitions → |
| musicology | 1. the scholarly and scientific study of music More Definitions → |
| husk | 1. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds 2. outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds More Definitions → |
| cuss | 1. a persistently annoying person 2. a boy or man More Definitions → |
| hushed | 1. in a softened tone More Definitions → |
| laborious | 1. characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort More Definitions → |
| infuse | 1. teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions 2. fill, as with a certain quality More Definitions → |
| profusely | 1. in an abundant manner More Definitions → |
| callous | 1. emotionally hardened 2. having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear More Definitions → |
| detritus | 1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up 2. loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks More Definitions → |
| magus | 1. a magician or sorcerer of ancient times 2. a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians More Definitions → |
| coniferous | 1. of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves More Definitions → |
| efficacious | 1. marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect 2. producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect More Definitions → |
| vicarious | 1. experienced at secondhand 2. occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function More Definitions → |
| ruckus | 1. the act of making a noisy disturbance More Definitions → |
| accuser | 1. someone who imputes guilt or blame More Definitions → |
| jailhouse | 1. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
| bolus | 1. a small round soft mass (as of chewed food) 2. a large pill; used especially in veterinary medicine More Definitions → |
| unadjusted | 1. not having adapted to new conditions 2. not altered to fit certain requirements More Definitions → |
| mushy | 1. having the consistency of mush 2. effusively or insincerely emotional More Definitions → |
| intramuscular | 1. within a muscle More Definitions → |
| precocious | 1. characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude) 2. appearing or developing early More Definitions → |
| heterozygous | 1. having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci More Definitions → |
| profusion | 1. the property of being extremely abundant More Definitions → |
| unconsciousness | 1. a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment More Definitions → |
| cavernous | 1. being or suggesting a cavern 2. filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood More Definitions → |
| obtuse | 1. (of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex 2. lacking in insight or discernment More Definitions → |
| discussant | 1. a participant in a formal discussion More Definitions → |
| implausible | 1. having a quality that provokes disbelief More Definitions → |
| outrageously | 1. in a very offensive manner 2. to an extravagant or immoderate degree More Definitions → |
| foetus | 1. an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal More Definitions → |
| astragalus | 1. the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint More Definitions → |
| chartreuse | 1. a shade of green tinged with yellow 2. of something having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur More Definitions → |
| scrumptious | 1. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste More Definitions → |
| suspender | 1. elastic straps that hold trousers up More Definitions → |
| amorous | 1. inclined toward or displaying love 2. expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance More Definitions → |
| hydrocephalus | 1. an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological More Definitions → |
| odious | 1. unequivocally detestable More Definitions → |
| outhouse | 1. a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate More Definitions → |
| perusal | 1. reading carefully with intent to remember More Definitions → |
| pushy | 1. marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative More Definitions → |
| posthumous | 1. occurring or coming into existence after a person's death More Definitions → |
| refocus | 1. focus once again 2. focus anew More Definitions → |
| gloriously | 1. with glory or in a glorious manner 2. blessedly or wonderfully More Definitions → |
| inhomogeneous | 1. not homogeneous More Definitions → |
| causa | 1. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy More Definitions → |
| libellous | 1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign More Definitions → |
| paintbrush | 1. a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint) More Definitions → |
| justifiably | 1. with good reason More Definitions → |
| recluse | 1. one who lives in solitude 2. withdrawn from society; seeking solitude More Definitions → |
| luxuriously | 1. in an indulgently luxurious manner 2. in a rich manner More Definitions → |
| defuse | 1. remove the triggering device from More Definitions → |
| encrusted | 1. having a hardened crust as a covering More Definitions → |
| pushchair | 1. a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around More Definitions → |
| tusk | 1. a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses 2. a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog More Definitions → |
| humongous | 1. (used informally) very large More Definitions → |
| courageously | 1. in a courageous manner More Definitions → |
| crusted | 1. having a hardened crust as a covering More Definitions → |
| businesspeople | 1. people who transact business (especially business executives) More Definitions → |
| businesswoman | 1. a female businessperson More Definitions → |
| suspenseful | 1. (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense More Definitions → |
| disingenuous | 1. not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness More Definitions → |
| boisterous | 1. noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline 2. full of rough and exuberant animal spirits More Definitions → |
| busier | 1. overcrowded or cluttered with detail 2. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner More Definitions → |
| intravenously | 1. in an intravenous manner More Definitions → |
| gyrus | 1. a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain More Definitions → |
| plausibility | 1. apparent validity More Definitions → |
| musty | 1. covered with or smelling of mold 2. stale and unclean smelling More Definitions → |
| tyrannosaurus | 1. large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur having enormous teeth with knifelike serrations; may have been a scavenger rather than an active predator; later Cretaceous period in North America More Definitions → |
| couscous | 1. a spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew 2. a pasta made in northern Africa of crushed and steamed semolina More Definitions → |
| disillusionment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
| thruster | 1. one who intrudes or pushes himself forward 2. a small rocket engine that provides the thrust needed to maneuver a spacecraft More Definitions → |
| eponymous | 1. being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym More Definitions → |
| unexcused | 1. not excused More Definitions → |
| tarsus | 1. the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively More Definitions → |
| percussive | 1. involving percussion or featuring percussive instruments More Definitions → |
| rotavirus | 1. the reovirus causing infant enteritis More Definitions → |
| rebus | 1. a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words More Definitions → |
| cruse | 1. small jar; holds liquid (oil or water) More Definitions → |
| gatehouse | 1. a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence More Definitions → |
| hippopotamus | 1. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa More Definitions → |
| rouser | 1. someone who rouses others from sleep More Definitions → |
| percussionist | 1. a musician who plays percussion instruments More Definitions → |
| gusher | 1. an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary More Definitions → |
| musket | 1. a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen More Definitions → |
| obfuscation | 1. confusion resulting from failure to understand 2. the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered More Definitions → |
| blasphemous | 1. grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred 2. characterized by profanity or cursing More Definitions → |
| austerity | 1. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) More Definitions → |
| confusingly | 1. in a bewildering and confusing manner More Definitions → |
| thalamus | 1. large egg-shaped structures of grey matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon More Definitions → |
| workhouse | 1. a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor 2. a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months More Definitions → |
| anadromous | 1. migrating from the sea to fresh water to spawn More Definitions → |
| perusing | 1. reading carefully with intent to remember More Definitions → |
| villainous | 1. extremely wicked More Definitions → |
| rusting | 1. the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water More Definitions → |
| hummus | 1. a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East More Definitions → |
| voracious | 1. excessively greedy and grasping 2. devouring or craving food in great quantities More Definitions → |
| ravenous | 1. extremely hungry 2. devouring or craving food in great quantities More Definitions → |
| heterologous | 1. not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin 2. derived from organisms of a different but related species More Definitions → |
| thunderous | 1. loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss 2. extremely ominous More Definitions → |
| fabulously | 1. exceedingly; extremely More Definitions → |
| inexhaustible | 1. incapable of being entirely consumed or used up 2. that cannot be entirely consumed or used up More Definitions → |
| russet | 1. of brown with a reddish tinge 2. a reddish brown homespun fabric More Definitions → |
| hothouse | 1. a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner More Definitions → |
| coronavirus | 1. a viral disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that caused a global pandemic in 2020 More Definitions → |
| callus | 1. an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot) 2. bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone More Definitions → |
| glasshouse | 1. a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions More Definitions → |
| gregarious | 1. (of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species 2. (of plants) growing in groups that are close together More Definitions → |
| missus | 1. informal term of address for someone's wife More Definitions → |
| mousetrap | 1. a trap for catching mice 2. (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated More Definitions → |
| posthumously | 1. after death More Definitions → |
| barbarous | 1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering 2. primitive in customs and culture More Definitions → |
| poliovirus | 1. the virus causing poliomyelitis More Definitions → |
| rustling | 1. the stealing of cattle 2. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind More Definitions → |
| annulus | 1. a toroidal shape 2. (Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar More Definitions → |
| siliceous | 1. relating to or containing or resembling silica More Definitions → |
| gusty | 1. blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts More Definitions → |
| maliciously | 1. with malice; in a malicious manner More Definitions → |
| usury | 1. an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest 2. the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest More Definitions → |
| animus | 1. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility More Definitions → |
| soleus | 1. a broad flat muscle in the calf of the leg under the gastrocnemius muscle More Definitions → |
| filamentous | 1. thin in diameter; resembling a thread More Definitions → |
| nebulous | 1. of or relating to or resembling a nebula 2. lacking definite form or limits More Definitions → |
| sustainment | 1. the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence More Definitions → |
| viciously | 1. in a vicious manner More Definitions → |
| monogamous | 1. (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate More Definitions → |
| manus | 1. the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb More Definitions → |
| crustacean | 1. of or belonging to the class Crustacea 2. any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton More Definitions → |
| cementitious | 1. like or relevant to or having the properties of cement More Definitions → |
| unpretentious | 1. exhibiting restrained good taste 2. lacking pretension or affectation More Definitions → |
| inconspicuous | 1. not prominent or readily noticeable More Definitions → |
| meniscus | 1. (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint 2. (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other More Definitions → |
| diffusing | 1. spreading by diffusion More Definitions → |
| gratuitously | 1. in an uncalled-for manner More Definitions → |
| lustful | 1. characterized by lust 2. driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires More Definitions → |
| presumptuous | 1. excessively forward More Definitions → |
| ouster | 1. a person who ousts or supplants someone else 2. a wrongful dispossession More Definitions → |
| joyously | 1. in a joyous and gleeful manner More Definitions → |
| smokehouse | 1. a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish More Definitions → |
| mandamus | 1. an extraordinary writ commanding an official to perform a ministerial act that the law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a matter for the official's discretion; used only when all other judicial remedies fail More Definitions → |
| incongruous | 1. lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness More Definitions → |
| humus | 1. partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil 2. a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East More Definitions → |
| bemused | 1. deeply absorbed in thought 2. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment More Definitions → |
| hilariously | 1. in a hilarious manner More Definitions → |
| retrovirus | 1. any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell More Definitions → |
| arteriovenous | 1. connecting an artery to a vein More Definitions → |
| arbutus | 1. any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America More Definitions → |
| inexcusable | 1. without excuse or justification 2. not excusable More Definitions → |
| readjustment | 1. the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances) 2. the act of adjusting something to match a standard More Definitions → |
| reclusive | 1. withdrawn from society; seeking solitude 2. providing privacy or seclusion More Definitions → |
| businessperson | 1. a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise More Definitions → |
| incredulous | 1. not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving More Definitions → |
| disused | 1. no longer in use More Definitions → |
| minuscule | 1. the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case 2. a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts More Definitions → |
| subconsciously | 1. from the subconscious mind More Definitions → |
| tortious | 1. of or pertaining to the nature of a tort More Definitions → |
| housemate | 1. someone who resides in the same house with you More Definitions → |
| fortuitous | 1. having no cause or apparent cause 2. occurring by happy chance More Definitions → |
| diffusive | 1. spreading by diffusion More Definitions → |
| louse | 1. wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals 2. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect More Definitions → |
| deviousness | 1. the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly 2. the quality of being deceitful and underhanded More Definitions → |
| musky | 1. resembling the smell of musk More Definitions → |
| espouse | 1. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans 2. take in marriage; married More Definitions → |
| specious | 1. plausible but false 2. based on pretense; deceptively pleasing More Definitions → |
| rustle | 1. make a dry crackling sound 2. take illegally More Definitions → |
| claustrophobic | 1. uncomfortably closed or hemmed in 2. suffering from claustrophobia; abnormally afraid of closed-in places More Definitions → |
| industrialist | 1. someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise More Definitions → |
| tortuous | 1. highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious 2. marked by repeated turns and bends More Definitions → |
| slanderous | 1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign More Definitions → |
| analogously | 1. in an analogous manner More Definitions → |
| vivacious | 1. vigorous and animated More Definitions → |
| melodious | 1. having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune 2. containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody More Definitions → |
| usurp | 1. seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession 2. take the place of More Definitions → |
| acoustically | 1. with respect to acoustics More Definitions → |
| thusly | 1. in the way indicated More Definitions → |
| exhaustively | 1. in an exhaustive manner More Definitions → |
| dichotomous | 1. divided or dividing into two sharply distinguished parts or classifications More Definitions → |
| occlusive | 1. tending to occlude 2. a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it More Definitions → |
| deviously | 1. in a devious manner More Definitions → |
| harmoniously | 1. in a harmonious manner More Definitions → |
| madhouse | 1. pejorative terms for an insane asylum More Definitions → |
| muskrat | 1. the brown fur of a muskrat 2. beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur More Definitions → |
| protrusion | 1. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings 2. the act of projecting out from something More Definitions → |
| acanthus | 1. any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated More Definitions → |
| precalculus | 1. a college-level algebra and trigonometry course that is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus More Definitions → |
| fallacious | 1. containing or based on a fallacy 2. involving deception More Definitions → |
| scrupulous | 1. characterized by extreme care and great effort 2. having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled More Definitions → |
| cussed | 1. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing More Definitions → |
| bulbous | 1. shaped like a bulb 2. curving outward More Definitions → |
| profuse | 1. produced or growing in extreme abundance More Definitions → |
| precipitous | 1. done with very great haste and without due deliberation 2. dangerously steep More Definitions → |
| surreptitiously | 1. in a surreptitious manner More Definitions → |
| dustbin | 1. a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected More Definitions → |
| conscientiously | 1. with extreme conscientiousness More Definitions → |
| joust | 1. a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances 2. joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback More Definitions → |
| estrus | 1. applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity More Definitions → |
| contemptuous | 1. expressing extreme contempt More Definitions → |
| synchronously | 1. in synchrony; in a synchronous manner More Definitions → |
| causally | 1. in a causal fashion More Definitions → |
| trusteeship | 1. a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations 2. the position of trustee More Definitions → |
| strabismus | 1. abnormal alignment of one or both eyes More Definitions → |
| masseuse | 1. a female massager More Definitions → |
| talus | 1. a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff 2. the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint More Definitions → |
| sonorous | 1. full and loud and deep More Definitions → |
| tussle | 1. disorderly fighting 2. fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters More Definitions → |
| glabrous | 1. having no hair or similar growth; smooth More Definitions → |
| plausibly | 1. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence More Definitions → |
| unfocused | 1. (of an image) not being in or brought into focus 2. not concentrated at one point or upon one objective More Definitions → |
| ponderous | 1. slow and laborious because of weight 2. having great mass and weight and unwieldiness More Definitions → |
| scrupulously | 1. with extreme conscientiousness More Definitions → |
| carbonaceous | 1. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon More Definitions → |
| unjustifiable | 1. incapable of being justified or explained More Definitions → |
| disuse | 1. the state of something that has been unused and neglected More Definitions → |
| vicariously | 1. indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute More Definitions → |
| musketeer | 1. a foot soldier armed with a musket More Definitions → |
| incestuous | 1. resembling incest as by excessive intimacy 2. relating to or involving incest More Definitions → |
| cushy | 1. not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship More Definitions → |
| overzealous | 1. marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea More Definitions → |
| accusative | 1. serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes 2. the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb More Definitions → |
| judiciously | 1. in a judicious manner More Definitions → |
| bathhouse | 1. a building containing dressing rooms for bathers 2. a building containing public baths More Definitions → |
| nauseous | 1. causing or able to cause nausea 2. feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit More Definitions → |
| typhus | 1. rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever More Definitions → |
| brushy | 1. covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets More Definitions → |
| tush | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
| humerus | 1. bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow More Definitions → |
| carboniferous | 1. of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era 2. relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon More Definitions → |
| musculature | 1. the muscular system of an organism More Definitions → |
| vagus | 1. a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera More Definitions → |
| lascivious | 1. driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires More Definitions → |
| fusible | 1. capable of being melted and fused More Definitions → |
| sartorius | 1. a muscle in the thigh that helps to rotate the leg into the sitting position assumed by a tailor; the longest muscle in the human body More Definitions → |
| ominously | 1. in an ominous manner More Definitions → |
| vacuous | 1. devoid of intelligence or thought 2. devoid of significance or force More Definitions → |
| housebreaking | 1. trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent More Definitions → |
| riotous | 1. produced or growing in extreme abundance 2. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination More Definitions → |
| untrustworthy | 1. not worthy of trust or belief More Definitions → |
| strenuously | 1. in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously More Definitions → |
| industrially | 1. by industrial means More Definitions → |
| cathouse | 1. a building where prostitutes are available More Definitions → |
| caduceus | 1. an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes More Definitions → |
| ambidextrous | 1. equally skillful with each hand 2. marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another More Definitions → |
| blustery | 1. blowing in violent and abrupt bursts 2. noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others More Definitions → |
| impetuous | 1. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation 2. marked by violent force More Definitions → |
| heterogenous | 1. consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature 2. originating outside the body More Definitions → |
| membranous | 1. relating to or made of or similar to a membrane 2. characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane) More Definitions → |
| tuberous | 1. of or relating to or resembling a tuber More Definitions → |
| repetitious | 1. characterized by repetition More Definitions → |
| nystagmus | 1. involuntary movements of the eyeballs; its presence or absence is used to diagnose a variety of neurological and visual disorders More Definitions → |
| flustered | 1. thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term) More Definitions → |
| litigious | 1. of or relating to litigation 2. inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits More Definitions → |
| ruinous | 1. extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin 2. causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin More Definitions → |
| icehouse | 1. a house for storing ice More Definitions → |
| sarcophagus | 1. a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions) More Definitions → |
| glamourous | 1. having an air of allure, romance and excitement More Definitions → |
| phallus | 1. the male sex organ More Definitions → |
| parsimonious | 1. excessively unwilling to spend More Definitions → |
| fundus | 1. (anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening More Definitions → |
| robustly | 1. in a robust manner More Definitions → |
| arcus | 1. a whitish deposit in the shape of an arc that is sometimes seen in the cornea More Definitions → |
| thousandth | 1. position 1,000 in a countable series of things 2. one part in a thousand equal parts More Definitions → |
| refocusing | 1. focusing again More Definitions → |
| musicality | 1. the property of sounding like music More Definitions → |
| marvelously | 1. (used as an intensifier) excellently More Definitions → |
| thrombus | 1. a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin More Definitions → |
| rusher | 1. (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball 2. someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory More Definitions → |
| resuscitate | 1. cause to regain consciousness 2. return to consciousness More Definitions → |
| gibbous | 1. characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column 2. (used of the moon) more than half full More Definitions → |
| ousting | 1. the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out More Definitions → |
| housecleaning | 1. (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions 2. the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house More Definitions → |
| parvovirus | 1. any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease More Definitions → |
| bluster | 1. noisy confusion and turbulence 2. a swaggering show of courage More Definitions → |
| illusionist | 1. a person with unusual powers of foresight 2. someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience More Definitions → |
| excusable | 1. easily excused or forgiven 2. capable of being overlooked More Definitions → |
| oesophagus | 1. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach More Definitions → |
| wuss | 1. a person who is physically weak and ineffectual More Definitions → |
| obfuscate | 1. make obscure or unclear More Definitions → |
| imperious | 1. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy More Definitions → |
| obnoxiously | 1. in an obnoxious manner More Definitions → |
| serendipitous | 1. lucky in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries More Definitions → |
| sulcus | 1. (anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain More Definitions → |
| precariously | 1. in a precarious manner More Definitions → |
| sebaceous | 1. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil More Definitions → |
| hideously | 1. in a hideous manner More Definitions → |
| vexatious | 1. causing irritation or annoyance More Definitions → |
| nucleolus | 1. a small round body of protein in a cell nucleus; such organelles contain RNA and are involved in protein synthesis More Definitions → |
| obtrusive | 1. sticking out; protruding 2. undesirably noticeable More Definitions → |
| jealously | 1. with jealousy 2. with jealousy; in an envious manner More Definitions → |
| flirtatious | 1. like a coquette More Definitions → |
| unsuspected | 1. not suspected or believed likely More Definitions → |
| gorgeously | 1. in an impressively beautiful manner More Definitions → |
| courteously | 1. in a polite manner More Definitions → |
| sinuous | 1. curved or curving in and out 2. gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease More Definitions → |
| coleus | 1. any of various Old World tropical plants of the genus Coleus having multicolored decorative leaves and spikes of blue flowers More Definitions → |
| tuberculous | 1. constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus More Definitions → |
| serous | 1. of or producing or containing serum More Definitions → |
| rhombus | 1. a parallelogram with four equal sides; an oblique-angled equilateral parallelogram More Definitions → |
| readjust | 1. adjust anew 2. adjust again after an initial failure More Definitions → |
| unaccustomed | 1. unusual or unfamiliar More Definitions → |
| premenopausal | 1. prior to menopause More Definitions → |
| pruritus | 1. an intense itching sensation that can have various causes (as by allergies or infection or lymphoma or jaundice etc.) More Definitions → |
| rumpus | 1. the act of making a noisy disturbance 2. cause a disturbance More Definitions → |
| mollusk | 1. invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell More Definitions → |
| studious | 1. marked by care and effort 2. characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading More Definitions → |
| teahouse | 1. a restaurant where tea and light meals are available More Definitions → |
| advantageously | 1. in a manner affording benefit or advantage More Definitions → |
| fastidious | 1. giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness 2. having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures More Definitions → |
| nisus | 1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal More Definitions → |
| piteous | 1. deserving or inciting pity More Definitions → |
| impious | 1. lacking piety or reverence for a god 2. lacking due respect or dutifulness More Definitions → |
| humorously | 1. in a humorous manner More Definitions → |
| victoriously | 1. in a victorious manner More Definitions → |
| granulomatous | 1. relating to or characterized by granulomas More Definitions → |
| precancerous | 1. of or relating to a growth that is not malignant but is likely to become so if not treated More Definitions → |
| calamus | 1. any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes 2. the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally More Definitions → |
| pervious | 1. admitting of passage or entrance More Definitions → |
| androgynous | 1. relating to or exhibiting both female and male sex organs but with a predominantly female appearance 2. having both male and female characteristics More Definitions → |
| gusseted | 1. provided or reinforced with gussets More Definitions → |
| sustainer | 1. someone who upholds or maintains More Definitions → |
| summerhouse | 1. a small roofed building affording shade and rest More Definitions → |
| porterhouse | 1. large steak from the thick end of the short loin containing a T-shaped bone and large piece of tenderloin More Definitions → |
| illusive | 1. based on or having the nature of an illusion More Definitions → |
| hairbrush | 1. a brush used to groom a person's hair More Definitions → |
| vociferous | 1. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry More Definitions → |
| coitus | 1. sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur More Definitions → |
| nauseating | 1. causing or able to cause nausea More Definitions → |
| usurpation | 1. entry to another's property without right or permission 2. wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority) More Definitions → |
| gladiolus | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated 2. the large central part of the breastbone More Definitions → |
| autobus | 1. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport More Definitions → |
| ferociously | 1. in a physically fierce manner More Definitions → |
| unrighteousness | 1. failure to adhere to moral principles More Definitions → |
| rectus | 1. any of various straight muscles More Definitions → |
| cayuse | 1. a small native range horse More Definitions → |
| tricuspid | 1. having three cusps or points (especially a molar tooth) More Definitions → |
| bronchus | 1. either of the two main branches of the trachea More Definitions → |
| houseplant | 1. any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes More Definitions → |
| defusing | 1. the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb) More Definitions → |
| disadvantageous | 1. involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness More Definitions → |
| bloodlust | 1. a desire for bloodshed More Definitions → |
| subcutaneously | 1. below the skin More Definitions → |
| ingeniously | 1. in an ingenious manner More Definitions → |
| encaustic | 1. a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application More Definitions → |
| unceremoniously | 1. in an unceremonious manner More Definitions → |
| seditious | 1. arousing to action or rebellion 2. in opposition to a civil authority or government More Definitions → |
| subgenus | 1. (biology) taxonomic group between a genus and a species More Definitions → |
| coruscant | 1. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light More Definitions → |
| balustrade | 1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling More Definitions → |
| adulterous | 1. characterized by adultery 2. not faithful to a spouse or lover More Definitions → |
| magnanimous | 1. noble and generous in spirit 2. generous and understanding and tolerant More Definitions → |
| bodacious | 1. incorrigible 2. unrestrained by convention or propriety More Definitions → |
| tropopause | 1. the region of discontinuity between the troposphere and the stratosphere More Definitions → |
| curvaceous | 1. (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves More Definitions → |
| zealously | 1. in a zealous manner More Definitions → |
| usurper | 1. one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another More Definitions → |
| wheelhouse | 1. an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated More Definitions → |
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