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
1. to hold a fight with another person 2. to try to solve a problem or to deal with a problem
grapple
something used to attract (someone) especially by offering or showing something that is appealing, interesting, etc.
enticement
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
1. done or made without previous thought or preparation 2. casual or informal
offhand
1. to make a clear statement of (ideas, beliefs, etc.) 2. to pronounce words or parts of words clearly
enunciate
to leave a place as quickly as possible
hightail
firmly attached
secure
to shine with a light that seems to move slightly
shimmering
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. having or showing an attractive quality of happiness, love, health, etc 2. bright and shining
radiant
a large wave of water
surge
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.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
a group of actors, singers, etc., who work together
troupe
acting, moving, or changing in ways that are not expected or usual
erratic
not hurried: slow and relaxed
leisurely
calm and peaceful
serene or tranquil
quiet and peaceful
tranquil or serene
1. to fight briefly and usually not very seriously 2. to move quickly and with short steps
scuffle
a hole or tunnel in the ground that an animal (such as a rabbit or fox) makes to live in or for safety
burrow
having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult
mature
happening often but not regularly: not constant or steady
sporadic
to make someone want to do something : to give someone an idea about what to do or create
inspire
to make mistakes in doing (something): to not do (something) well or successfully
bungle
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 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
to catch an animal or person in a trap or in a place from which there is no escape
ensnare
a state of confusion or disorder
turmoil
attractive and interesting in a way that holds your attention
captivating
1. in perfect condition completely clean, fresh, neat, etc. 2. not changed by people left in its natural state
pristine
1. to flow outward from the land 2. to get worse
ebb
1. a sudden, large increase 2. a sudden movement of many people
surge
an important point in the progress or development of something : a very important event or advance
milestone
1. thick and deep mud 2. something that can entangle or entrap
mire
to say insulting things to (someone) in order to make that person angry
taunt
a clumsy person
lummox
1. not capable of being affected by a disease 2. having special protection from something that is required for most people by law
immune
a stream that flows into a larger stream or river or into a lake
tributary
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. shy and quiet 2. dull brown in color
mousy
the use of clever and usually dishonest methods to achieve something
guile
a container that holds a supply of water
cistern
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
1. someone who has just started doing something 2. a person who is not used to living in rough conditions or outdoors
tenderfoot
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
to walk or go somewhere
traipse
not safe, strong, or steady
precarious
to walk slowly in a free and relaxed way
amble
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
very careful about doing something in an extremely accurate and exact way
meticulous
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 become or to cause (someone or something) to become less harsh, irritating, nervous, etc.
mellow
1. to jump over (something) 2. to move suddenly and quickly into a better position
vault
a long, sharp tooth
fang
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
to urge or to force someone to do something
goad
a promise that force or punishment will be used if someone does not do what is wanted
ultimatum
a complete failure or disaster
fiasco
one of the sharp claws on the feet of some birds, especially of a bird of prey
talon
1. perfectly clean 2. having no flaw or error
immaculate
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. 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
a special charm or appeal that causes people to feel attracted and excited by someone (such as a politician)
charisma
to produce a pattern, design, etc., by using a powerful liquid (called an acid) to cut the surface of metal or glass
etch
1. a box for holding money or other valuable things 2. money that is available for spending
coffer
1. to make (someone) do something by using force or threats 2. to get (something) by using force or threats
coerce
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
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
to not allow yourself to do or express (something); to stop (someone) from doing or expressing something
stifle
used to describe a group of people who care about each other and who are very friendly with each other
tightknit
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
not neat or tidy
disheveled
very sad and disappointed
crestfallen
1. to fight or struggle with someone by grabbing or pushing 2. to argue or compete with someone
tussle
to move quickly, with small, short steps, especially in order to escape
scuttle
a quality that causes someone or something to be very likeable; an attractive quality
charm
an important discovery that happens after trying for a long time to understand or explain something
breakthrough
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
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