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