2023 2024 5th WordMasters Challenge | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

1. to join together to do or achieve something 2. to cause (two or more people or things) to be joined together and become one thing

unite

a promise that force or punishment will be used if someone does not do what is wanted

ultimatum

1. to fight or struggle with someone by grabbing or pushing 2. to argue or compete with someone

tussle

a state of confusion or disorder

turmoil

a group of actors, singers, etc., who work together

troupe

used to describe a group of people who care about each other and who are very friendly with each other

tightknit

a stream that flows into a larger stream or river or into a lake

tributary

to say insulting things to (someone) in order to make that person angry

taunt

to not allow yourself to do or express (something); to stop (someone) from doing or expressing something

stifle

1. quick or deceptive hand movements that are used especially to perform magic tricks 2. the act of tricking or deceiving someone in a clever way

sleight of hand

firmly attached

secure

1. to make (something) safe by guarding or protecting it 2. to guarantee that (an amount owed) will be paid usually by offering your property if you cannot pay

secure

1. a serious and emotional request for something 2. a statement in which a person who has been accused of a crime says in court that he or she is guilty or not guilty of the crime

plea

1. something such as a business that develops from something larger 2. a branch that grows on one of the main stems of a plant

offshoot

1. done or made without previous thought or preparation 2. casual or informal

offhand

1. shy and quiet 2. dull brown in color

mousy

1. thick and deep mud 2. something that can entangle or entrap

mire

very careful about doing something in an extremely accurate and exact way

meticulous

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

informal

1. not capable of being affected by a disease 2. having special protection from something that is required for most people by law

immune

the use of clever and usually dishonest methods to achieve something

guile

to catch an animal or person in a trap or in a place from which there is no escape

ensnare

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

very sad and disappointed

crestfallen

1. to make (someone) do something by using force or threats 2. to get (something) by using force or threats

coerce

a decision that a group of people will not be punished or that a group of prisoners will be allowed to go free

amnesty

1. having a lot of weight 2. very important and serious 3. having the power to influence the opinions of other people

weighty

a substance that is in the form of a gas or that consists of very small drops or particles mixed with the air

vapor

to walk or go somewhere

traipse

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

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

a large wave of water

surge

1. a sudden, large increase 2. a sudden movement of many people

surge

happening often but not regularly: not constant or steady

sporadic

to say (something) in an unclear way

slur

1. an insulting remark about someone or someone's character 2. a symbol in music that is used to show that notes are to be sung or played smoothly with no break in between them

slur

1.to keep doing something even though it is difficult or boring: to work at something in a steady, determined 2. walk slowly usually with heavy steps way

slog

1. in perfect condition completely clean, fresh, neat, etc. 2. not changed by people left in its natural state

pristine

not safe, strong, or steady

precarious

a clumsy person

lummox

1. a young person: a person who is not yet old enough to be legally considered an adult 2. a young bird or animal

juvenile

1. perfectly clean 2. having no flaw or error

immaculate

a complete failure or disaster

fiasco

a long, sharp tooth

fang

to produce a pattern, design, etc., by using a powerful liquid (called an acid) to cut the surface of metal or glass

etch

acting, moving, or changing in ways that are not expected or usual

erratic

1. to make a clear statement of (ideas, beliefs, etc.) 2. to pronounce words or parts of words clearly

enunciate

something used to attract (someone) especially by offering or showing something that is appealing, interesting, etc.

enticement

1. to flow outward from the land 2. to get worse

ebb

not neat or tidy

disheveled

1. a large amount of rain that suddenly falls in an area 2. a large amount of things that come at the same time

deluge

1. a gradual increase in the loudness of a sound or section of music 2. the highest or lowest point of something that increases gradually

crescendo

a container that holds a supply of water

cistern

to make mistakes in doing (something): to not do (something) well or successfully

bungle

1. to jump over (something) 2. to move suddenly and quickly into a better position

vault

1. an arched structure that forms a ceiling or roof 2. a locked room where money or valuable things are kept 3. a room or chamber in which a dead person is buried

vault

quiet and peaceful

tranquil or serene

1. someone who has just started doing something 2. a person who is not used to living in rough conditions or outdoors

tenderfoot

one of the sharp claws on the feet of some birds, especially of a bird of prey

talon

to shine with a light that seems to move slightly

shimmering

calm and peaceful

serene or tranquil

a metal pail for carrying coal

scuttle

to move quickly, with small, short steps, especially in order to escape

scuttle

1. to fight briefly and usually not very seriously 2. to move quickly and with short steps

scuffle

1. having or showing an attractive quality of happiness, love, health, etc 2. bright and shining

radiant

an important point in the progress or development of something : a very important event or advance

milestone

to become or to cause (someone or something) to become less harsh, irritating, nervous, etc.

mellow

having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult

mature

not hurried: slow and relaxed

leisurely

to make someone want to do something : to give someone an idea about what to do or create

inspire

to leave a place as quickly as possible

hightail

1. to hold a fight with another person 2. to try to solve a problem or to deal with a problem

grapple

to urge or to force someone to do something

goad

1. a young bird that has just become able to fly 2. someone or something that is getting started in a new activity

fledgling

1. a box for holding money or other valuable things 2. money that is available for spending

coffer

a quality that causes someone or something to be very likeable; an attractive quality

charm

1. something that is believed to have magic powers and especially to prevent bad luck 2. a small object that is worn on a chain or bracelet

charm

a special charm or appeal that causes people to feel attracted and excited by someone (such as a politician)

charisma

attractive and interesting in a way that holds your attention

captivating

a hole or tunnel in the ground that an animal (such as a rabbit or fox) makes to live in or for safety

burrow

an important discovery that happens after trying for a long time to understand or explain something

breakthrough

to walk slowly in a free and relaxed way

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