1. to try to find out about other people's private lives 2. to raise, move, or open something with a tool
pry
1. to lightly touch something usually with quick, small motions 2. to put something on something with quick, small motions
dab
1. a large area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land 2. a difference between two people, groups, or things
gulf
a long, thin piece of wood or metal used for support in a building, vehicle, etc.
strut
not bright or clear
dim
1. clean and organized: not messy 2. keeping things clean and organized
tidy
very tired and unable to see clearly
bleary
to make a harsh ringing sound
jangle
1. a small amount of soft food 2. a usually small amount of something
dollop
to move or be moved jerkily and unevenly
jounce
a large flat area of land that is higher than other areas of land that surround it
plateau
not hurried: slow and relaxed
leisurely
relationship or connection between things
link
a group of buildings, apartments, etc., that are located near each other and used for a particular purpose
complex
reddish brown
auburn
a small, deep, narrow valley
ravine
a tool consisting of a handle with one end designed to hold, twist, or turn an object (such as a bolt or nut)
wrench
something that you imagine: a picture that you see in your mind
vision
1. the loud ringing of bells 2. a loud sound or series of sounds
peal
a large pile of snow or sand that has been blown by the wind
drift
to move slowly on water, wind, etc.
drift
a system of lines, wires, etc., that are connected to each other
network
the land along or near a sea or ocean
coast
having a strong, muscular body or form
buff
to slowly break apart and destroy metal through a chemical process
corrode
1. to build (something) by putting together materials 2. to set or place (something) so that it stands up
erect
1. the outer edge of a usually round object 2. the part of a wheel that the tire is put on
rim
not understood or remembered in a clear way
dim
1. having parts that connect or go together in complicated ways 2. not easy to understand or explain: not simple
complex
a small hill
knoll
the general or basic meaning of something said or written
drift
1. very likely or certain to do or to be something 2. unlikely or unable to change, develop, move, etc., because of being held or controlled by something
bound
1. to twist and pull with a sudden violent motion 2. to take (something) by using force
wrench
a large container such as a tub or barrel used especially for holding liquids
vat
1. giving or providing many desired things 2. given or existing in large amounts
bountiful
dry twigs, pieces of paper, etc., that burn easily and are used to start a fire
kindling
1. any one of the tubes that carry blood from the heart to all parts of the body 2. a large road, river, railroad line, etc.
artery
2. tied together with something (such as a string or rope) 2. closely joined or connected to other people
bound
a raised part or area on the surface of something
ridge
to be slowly broken down by the natural processes that destroy a dead plant or body
decay
a long area of land that is on top of a mountain or hill
ridge
having a brownish-orange color
tawny
doing something quickly and without thinking carefully about what will happen as a result
rash
having many parts
intricate
a) to join or connect (two or more things, places, etc) together b) to connect(someone or something) to a system, network, etc.
link
a long, narrow passage inside a building or train with doors that lead to rooms on each side
corridor
the parts of a city or town that are far from the center
outskirts
1.very wild and violent 2. very great, strong, or impressive 3. causing a lot of pain or distress
raging
a group of red spots on the skin that is caused by an illness or a reaction to something
rash
a period when something does not increase or advance any further
plateau
1. partly hidden, darkened, or clouded by dust, smoke, or mist 2. not clear in thought or meaning
hazy
a deep bowl with a cover that is used for serving food such as soup
tureen
a person who is very interested in something and who knows a lot about it
buff
to express (your ideas, thoughts, feelings, energy, etc.) through a particular behavior or action
channel
very busy and filled with activity
hectic
a television or radio station
channel
1. not considering what will or might happen in the future 2. made or done without thinking about what will happen in the future
shortsighted
the highest point of a mountain; the top of a mountain
summit
a) to begin (something that requires much effort) b) to cause (a person or group) to start to be successful in a career, business, etc.
launch
a) to destroy (a building, bridge, etc.) : to forcefully tear down or take apart (a structure) b) to damage (something) so that it cannot be repaired
demolish
1. to move away gradually 2. to become smaller or weaker
recede
a clear idea about what should happen or be done in the future
vision
1. messy or untidy 2. done in a careless way
slovenly
a single part of a chain
link
1. fast, continuous talk that is used to sell something or to entertain people 2. quick series of light sounds or beats
patter
a watery juice inside a plant that carries the plant's food
sap
1. a narrow area along the edge of something 2. an area of activity that is related to but not part of whatever is central or most
fringe
to move quickly and with short steps
scurry
person who is too interested in the private lives of other people
busybody
1. to come or go into a place where you are not wanted or welcome 2. to become involved with something private in an annoying way
intrude
to injure or damage (something or someone) severely by cutting, tearing, or crushing
mangle
a) to move forward using no power or very little power b) to move downhill by the force of gravity
coast
having fewer than the usual number of people available
shorthanded
very excited or upset
frenzied
1. to use up the supply of (something, such as a person's courage, energy, strength, etc.) 2. to cause (someone) to lose courage, energy, strength, etc.
sap
very small in amount or number: not plentiful
scarce
a group of people or organizations that are closely connected and that work with each other
network
1. a deep part of the river, harbor, or other body of water where ships can go 2. a narrow area of the sea between two large areas of land that are close together
channel
1. the shiny quality of a surface that reflects light 2. an appealing, exciting, or admired quality
lustrous
to move lightly through the air
waft
having or showing confidence in a way that is annoying to other people
cocky
a metal tool with a flat, sharp end that is used to cut and shape a solid material (such as stone, wood, or metal)
chisel
a place that is quiet and private
retreat
1. not having enough of something that is important and necessary 2. not as good as others
deficient
broken pieces of stone, brick, etc., from walls or buildings that have fallen
rubble
to produce a pattern, design, etc., by using a powerful liquid (called an acid) to cut the surface of metal or glass
etch
to walk slowly in a free and relaxed way
amble
to move by jumping : to walk or run with long, energetic steps
bound
a reddish-brown color
russet
a hole so deep or a space so great that it cannot be measured
abyss
to walk in a confident and proud way
strut
1. feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry 2. having a lot of wild and hurried activity
frantic
1. to move back to get away from danger, attack, etc. 2. to move or go away from a place or situation especially because it is dangerous, unpleasant, etc.
retreat
a narrow valley
glen
to gradually destroy (something) or to be gradually destroyed by natural forces (such as water, wind, or ice)
erode
1. to sew a design on a piece of cloth 2. to make (a story, the truth, etc.) more interesting by adding details that are not true or accurate
embroider
a) to send or shoot (something, such as a rocket) into the air or water or into outer space b) to put (a boat or ship) on the water c) to throw (something) forward in a forceful way
launch
a border made of hanging threads used to decorate the edge of something
fringe
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