anthophilous feeding on owers

banausic
(formal) ordinary and not re ned

bedraggle
make wet and dirty, as from rain

latke

a pancake made of grated potato

abecedarian
alphabetically arranged, as for
beginning readers

carnassial (of a tooth) adapted for shearing esh

abomasum
the fourth compartment of the
stomach of a ruminant

coulomb a unit of electrical charge equal to

the amount of charge transferred by
a current of 1 ampere in 1 second

boustrophedon
an ancient writing system: having `as the ox ploughs'
alternate lines written in opposite
directions; literally

vinaceous
of or relating to wine

clade a group of biological taxa or species

that share features inherited from a
common ancestor

pullulate
produce buds, branches, or
germinate
impuissance
powerlessness revealed by an
inability to act

novocaine
procaine administered as a
hydrochloride

annulet a small ring

arriviste
an ambitious social climber or status
seeker

braille a point system of writing in which

patterns of raised dots represent
letters and numerals

catachresis
strained or paradoxical use of words
either in error (as `blatant' to mean `
agrant') or deliberately (as in a
mixed metaphor: `blind mouths')

jacquard a highly gured fabric woven on a

Jacquard loom
droshky
an open horse drawn carriage with four wheels

bicuspid
having two cusps or points
(especially a molar tooth)

abscissa the value of a coordinate on the

horizontal axis

trichinosis
infestation by trichina larvae that are
transmitted by eating inadequately
cooked meat (especially pork);
larvae migrate from the intestinal
tract to the muscles where they
become encysted

nagle
achieve something by means of
trickery or devious methods

satori
(Zen Buddhism) a state of sudden
spiritual enlightenment

clerihew a witty satiric verse containing two

rhymed couplets
propagandize
subject to propaganda

calisthenic of or relating to calisthenics

tintinnabulation

the sound of a bell ringing

acclimatize
get used to a certain environment

luau

an elaborate Hawaiian feast or

party

dentifrice a substance for cleaning the teeth

louche
of questionable taste or morality
traipse
 walk or tramp about

anglophile

an admirer of England and English

things

zirconium a lustrous grey strong metallic

element resembling titanium

cologne

a perfumed liquid made of essential

oils and alcohol

cubbyhole a small compartment

cappuccino
a drink made of equal parts of
espresso and hot milk

alopecia partial or complete loss of hair

milligram
one thousandth (1/1,000) gram

prepossess cause to be preoccupied

ibbertigibbet

a foolish, ighty, and overly

talkative person

salmagundi cooked meats and eggs and

vegetables usually arranged in rows
around the plate and dressed with a
salad dressing

cardigan
 a knitted sweater that can be
fastened up the front

threnody a song or hymn of mourning

composed or performed as a
memorial to a dead person

frangipani
any of various tropical American shaped variously colored owers
deciduous shrubs or trees of the
genus Plumeria having milky sap and
showy fragrant funnel
pasteurization
partial sterilization of foods at a
temperature that destroys harmful
microorganisms without major
changes in the chemistry of the food

supererogatory
more than is needed, desired, or
required

cleanser
a preparation used in cleaning
something

potpourri
a collection containing a variety of
sorts of things

mannequin

a life size dummy used to display clothes

integer

any natural number or its negative,

or zero
oriamme an inspiring symbol or ideal that
serves as a rallying point in a
struggle

wolverine
stocky shaggy coated North American carnivorous
mammal
myopia

eyesight abnormality in which

distant objects appear blurred

credential
a document attesting to the truth of
certain stated facts

spavin
a swelling of the hock joint of a horse

festoon
a decorative representation of a
string of owers

penumbra

a fringe region of partial shadow

around an umbra

triptych
art consisting of a painting or
carving on three panels

wanderlust
very strong or irresistible impulse to
travel
uncensored not subject to censorship

fecund
 capable of producing o spring or
vegetation

clavicle
bone linking the scapula and
sternum

philippic

a speech of violent denunciation

antitoxin an antibody that can neutralize a

speci c toxin

pirouette

a rapid spin of the body

expendable suitable to be used up

extracurricular
outside the regular academic course
of studies

inveigh
complain bitterly

ductile

capable of being shaped or bent or

drawn out

jinx
an evil spell

lumbago
backache a ecting the lumbar region
or lower back
fuchsia a tropical shrub with showy
drooping owers
pergola
a framework that supports climbing
plants

descant a decorative musical accompaniment

(often improvised) added above a
basic melody

petiole
the slender stem that supports the
blade of a leaf

esophagus
the passage between the pharynx
and the stomach

laxative
stimulating evacuation of feces

coliseum an oval large stadium with tiers of

seats

wainscoting
wooden panels that can be used to
line the walls of a room

umbilical relating to or resembling the

umbilicus

neurosis

a mental illness that makes you

behave in an unusual way

confection
 a food rich in sugar

marjoram
aromatic Eurasian perennial

marionette
a gure operated from above with
strings by a puppeteer

lullaby a quiet song intended to lull a child

to sleep

indict

accuse formally of a crime

avoirdupois a system of weights based on the 16

ounce pound

realty property consisting of houses and

land

questionnaire

a form with a set of queries to gain

statistical information

phlegm saliva mixed with discharges from

the respiratory passages

sleuth

a detective who follows a trail

mufti a jurist who interprets Muslim

religious law
 enzyme

a complex protein produced by cells

that acts as a catalyst

bombastic
ostentatiously lofty in style

dirigible

a steerable self propelled aircraft

heirloom

something that has been in a family

for generations

tambourine a shallow drum with a single

drumhead and with metallic disks in
the sides

milieu

the environmental condition

liqueur strong highly avored sweet liquor

usually drunk after a meal

radiator
heater consisting of a series of pipes
for circulating steam

candelabra branched candlestick; ornamental;

has several lights

iota
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

apostrophe
a mark used to indicate the
omission of one or more letters

salamander

terrestrial amphibian that

resembles a lizard

endemic
native to or con ned to a certain
region

choreography
a show involving artistic dancing

acrimonious
marked by strong resentment or
cynicism

bedraggled
limp, untidy, and soiled
chrysalis
pupa of a moth or butter y enclosed
in a cocoon

quandary

state of uncertainty in a choice

between unfavorable options

insulin hormone secreted by the isles of

Langerhans in the pancreas

myrrh
aromatic resin that is burned as
incense and used in perfume

prepossessing creating a favorable impression

mayonnaise
egg yolks and oil and vinegar

cello a large stringed instrument

hacienda
the main house on a ranch or large
estate

geranium any of numerous plants of the family

Geraniaceae

writhe

move in a twisting or contorted

motion

serum an amber, watery uid, rich in

proteins, that separates out when
blood coagulates

asterisk

a star shaped character used in printing

horsemanship
skill in handling and riding horses

ticklish di cult to handle; requiring great

tact

shepherdess
a woman shepherd
gregarious
 temperamentally seeking and
enjoying the company of others

libuster

a tactic for delaying legislation by

making long speeches

kris a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade

succulent

full of juice

recurrent
happening again and again

tulip
any of numerous perennial bulbous
herbs having linear or broadly
lanceolate leaves and usually a single
showy ower

cistern
a sac or cavity containing uid

hoax

something intended to deceive

dahlia
any of several plants of or developed
from the species Dahlia pinnata
having tuberous roots and showy
rayed variously colored ower
heads; native to the mountains of
Mexico and Central America and
Colombia

errant
 straying from the right course or
from accepted standards

bequeath

leave or give, especially by will after

one's death

raspberry woody brambles bearing usually red

but sometimes black or yellow fruits
that separate from the receptacle
when ripe and are rounder and
smaller than blackberries

resin

a viscous substance obtained from

plants or simple molecules

accede
yield to another's wish or opinion

feign

make believe with the intent to

deceive
psalmist
a composer of sacred songs

axle
a shaft on which a wheel rotates

emissary

someone sent on a mission to

represent another's interests

radioactive
 exhibiting or caused by emissions in
nuclear decay

savvy

the ability to shrewdly understand

or judge things

basilica a Roman building used for public

administration

bouillon

a clear seasoned broth

dynamics
mechanics concerned with forces
that cause motions of bodies

evacuate
move out of an unsafe location into
safety

luscious

having strong sexual appeal

ogre (folklore) a giant who likes to eat

human beings

pendant

an adornment that hangs from a

piece of jewelry

portmanteau
a large travelling bag made of sti
leather
 abdominal

relating to or near the middle

region of the body

kine domesticated bovine animals as a

group regardless of sex or age

embarrass

cause to feel self conscious

hundredth position 100 in a countable series of

things

caribou

Arctic deer with large antlers in

both sexes

peevish
easily irritated or annoyed

propeller
a mechanical device that rotates to
push against air or water

impromptu
with little or no preparation or
forethought

expertise

skillfulness by virtue of possessing

special knowledge

cipher a secret method of writing

 grouse
popular game bird having a plump
body and feathered legs

condescend
behave in a patronizing manner

warp

bend or twist out of shape

irrepressible
impossible to control

abhorrence

hate coupled with disgust

exuberant joyously unrestrained

clemency
leniency and compassion shown
toward o enders

calico
coarse cloth with a bright print

protein

an organic compound essential to

living cells

hypocrite
a person who professes beliefs that
he or she does not hold

bonny
very pleasing to the eye
expiration a coming to an end of a contract
period
transient
lasting a very short time

dynamic
characterized by action or
forcefulness of personality

infallible

incapable of failure or error

cone
a shape with a circular base and
sides tapering to a point

zinc
a bluish white lustrous metallic element

austere
of a stern or strict bearing or
demeanor
dingy thickly covered with ingrained dirt
or soot

frivolous

not serious in content or attitude or

behavior

sierra a range of mountains

confound

be confusing or perplexing to

renown
 the state or quality of being widely
honored and acclaimed

wary
marked by keen caution and
watchful prudence
arc a continuous portion of a circle

absurdity

a ludicrous folly

rein
one of a pair of long straps used to
control a horse

advisable

worthy of being recommended or

suggested; prudent or wise

reckoning
problem solving that involves
numbers or quantities

zealous
marked by active interest and
enthusiasm
grotesque distorted and unnatural in shape or
size

rhythm

an interval during which a recurring

sequence occurs

cemetery
a tract of land used for burials
 receipt

the act of receiving

confounded
perplexed by many con icting
situations or statements

coalition
the union of diverse things into one
body or form or group
leather animal skin made smooth and exible
by tanning

vengeance

harming someone in retaliation for

something they have done

canoe
a small, light boat propelled with a
paddle

sandy
resembling or containing or
abounding in sand

privilege
a special advantage or bene t not
enjoyed by all

reckon
expect, believe, or suppose
league an association of states or
individuals for common action

mere
being nothing more than speci ed