happening often but not regularly: not constant or steady
sporadic
20
1. a sudden, large increase 2. a sudden movement of many people
surge
15
a large wave of water
surge
15
1. a sudden, large increase 2. a sudden movement of a sudden increase in the amount of electricity that is flowing through an electrical circuit
surge
15
1. a place where your toes may be placed when you are climbing a cliff, a mountain, etc 2. a position that makes it possible to begin an activity or effort
toehold
20
to walk or go somewhere
traipse
25
a substance that is in the form of a gas or that consists of very small drops or particles mixed with the air
vapor
20
1. having a lot of weight 2. very important and serious 3. having the power to influence the opinions of other people
weighty
25
a decision that a group of people will not be punished or that a group of prisoners will be allowed to go free
amnesty
15
1. to make (someone) do something by using force or threats 2. to get (something) by using force or threats
coerce
20
very sad and disappointed
crestfallen
25
1. to cause a fire to stop burning by pouring or spraying water on it; to extinguish a fire with water b. to turn off a light
douse
15
to catch an animal or person in a trap or in a place from which there is no escape
ensnare
20
the use of clever and usually dishonest methods to achieve something
guile
25
1. not capable of being affected by a disease 2. having special protection from something that is required for most people by law
immune
15
a. having a friendly and relaxed quality b. suited for ordinary use when you are relaxing c. relaxed in tone not suited for serious or official speech and writing d. done in a way that is not especially careful or scientific
