1. physical force or pressure 2. special importance or attention that is given to something
stress
feeling or showing a lack of interest or enthusiasm
lackadaisical or lethargic
used as a usually rough and temporary replacement for something
makeshift
1. a ship that has usually two masts with the larger mast located toward the center and the shorter mast toward the front 2. a large, tall glass
schooner
to spend as little money as you can: to be careful about spending money
scrimp
to order someone to come to a place
summon
suffering from a higher than normal body temperature caused by illness
feverish
1. to force (something) to move away or apart 2. to cause (someone) to feel disgust
repel
the main part of a ship or a boat; the deck, sides, and bottom of a boat
hull
a) a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc. b) something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety
stress
1. a) able to float b) able to cause things to float 2. happy and confident
buoyant
1. pleasantly rich, full, or soft not harsh, bright, or irritating 2. having a pleasing rich flavor that develops over time
mellow
to uncover something by digging away and removing the earth that covers it
excavate
to talk or argue with someone especially in order to agree on a price
haggle
1. to fight against something 2. to prevent yourself from doing something that you want to do
resist
a) a deep crack or opening in the ground, a rock, etc. b) a break in the Earth's crust
rift
to make (coffee, tea, etc.)
brew
loyalty to a person, country, group, etc.
allegiance
to take care of someone or something that is growing or developing by providing food, protection, a place to live, etc.
nurture
to quickly eat all of something especially in a way that shows that you are very hungry
devour
1. very small pieces of sand or stone 2. mental toughness and courage
grit
causing difficulty or worry
burdensome
very calm and relaxed
mellow
1. a house that is all on one level 2. a house that has one main level and second smaller level above
bungalow
1. a crack or break in something 2. a break or tear in a part of the body 3. a break in good relations between people or countries
rupture
1. to use all of someone’s mental or physical energy : to tire out or wear out (someone) completely 2. to completely use up (something, such as supplies or money)
exhaust
to remove mud from the bottom of a lake, river, etc. in order to deepen it or to search for something
dredge
not definite or not done with confidence
tentative
the mixture of gases produced by an engine
exhaust
to give a smooth and shiny coating to something
glaze
1. a) very dark or foggy b) not clear: cloudy 2. not clearly expressed or understood
murky
1. very hot and usually dry 2. showing or expressing very strong feelings
torrid
very sudden and not expected
abrupt
a small boat that is often carried on or towed behind a larger boat
dinghy
a usually thin, dry layer that covers some seeds and fruits
husk
to get (the courage, energy, strength, etc., that you need to do something) by making a special effort
summon
a piece of equipment or machinery that is unusual or strange
contraption
a formal military gathering to examine or test soldiers
muster
staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time
durable
1. to become lower in amount or less in number 2. to become worse in condition or quality
decline
a vein or artery that carries blood through the body
vessel
a small village
hamlet
a small valley with trees and grass growing in it
dell
1. a deep hole or opening in the surface of the earth 2. a major division, separation, or difference between two people, groups, etc.
chasm
1. to pass slowly through something that has many holes in it 2. to continue for a long time without obvious activity
percolate
in the air
aloft
1. to fall suddenly straight down especially from a very high place 2. to fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, etc.
plummet
1. to defeat someone easily and completely in a game or contest 2. to force someone or something to move from a place
rout
relating to the sense of touch
tactile
to work hard to find or get (courage, support, etc.)
muster
to think about (something) slowly and carefully
mull
1. no longer alive 2. not active
extinct
1. to live in a particular place 2. to think or talk about something for a long time
dwell
to shape something by cutting with a sharp tool such as an ax
hewn
the outer cover of a fruit, grain, or seed.
hull
no longer existing or being used
defunct
a frame upon which the main parts of an automobile are built
chassis
a place where a person lives
dwelling
1. having a dull gray color 2. feeling heavy and difficult to move 3. not lively or exciting
leaden
having or showing complete and constant support for someone or something
loyal
1. the basic structure of something. 2. supporting structure
framework
talking or behaving in a very direct, brief, and unfriendly way
brusque
involving intense emotion or activity: feeling or showing great or extreme excitement
feverish
1. giving or using a large amount of something 2. having a very rich and expensive quality
lavish
to buy property, goods, etc.: to get something by paying money for it
purchase
heard or able to be heard
audible
1. careful about spending money or using things when you do not need to: using money or supplies in a very careful way 2. simple and plain
frugal
to take all of a person's attention, energy, time, etc.
consume
1. to eat or drink (something) 2. to use (fuel, time, resources, etc.)
consume
1. a ship or large boat 2. a hollow container for holding liquids
vessel
1. a sudden loss of power, happiness, success, etc. 2. something that causes failure
downfall
1.to set (something) in a tightly closed position. 2.to hold (something) tightly
clench
to spend more money than usual on something for yourself
splurge
A supply of something that someone has and can use it when it’s needed
resource
the floor in front of or inside a fireplace
hearth
feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things
lethargic or lackadaisical
1. to prepare land for the raising of crops 2. a) to grow and care for plants b) to grow or raise something under conditions that you can control
cultivate
a) to cause something that is moving to change direction b) hit something and suddenly change direction
deflect
1. to cut off (something) : to remove or separate (something) by cutting 2. to end (a relationship, connection, etc.) completely
sever
to give a lot of love or attention to someone or something
dote
to pronounce (a syllable or word) in a louder or more forceful way than other syllables or words
stress
to press or rub your teeth together
grit
a situation in which two people, groups, etc., no longer have a friendly relationship
rift
1. solid materials that fall to the bottom of a container full of a liquid 2. the worst or most useless part of something
dregs
a large country house on a large piece of land
manor
1. a narrow space in the surface of something 2. a narrow area that looks like a small dent in someone's chin
cleft
to use most or all of (something important) : to greatly reduce the amount of (something)
deplete
1:to make (a food or drink) by mixing different things together 2: to invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone
concoct
to keep (something, such as a question) from affecting or being directed at a person or thing
deflect
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