unkind or critical — used especially to describe a comment made by a woman
catty
to cause something to become unsteady and fall
topple
o avoid doing something or to delay someone in a deliberate way because you need more time, do not want to do something, etc.
stall
to feel a strong desire or wish for something or to do something
yearn
a person who hates to spend money; a very stingy person
miser
not willing to do what other people want: very stubborn
headstrong
quiet and peaceful
tranquil
1. to leave a person or animal in a place without a way of leaving it 2. to cause something, such as a boat or a sea animal to become stuck on land
strand
1. the beginning of something 2. to begin to be understood
dawn
1. too full or crowded with something (such as vehicles or people) 2. blocked with fluid (such as blood or mucus)
congested
1. a playful or mischievous trick; stunt 2. a trick that is done to someone usually as a joke
prank
a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation
veneer
a situation in which there is much noise, confusion, excitement, and activity
hubbub
the feathers that cover the body of a bird
plumage
a long and angry speech
tirade
to behave in a way that shows you are unhappy and depressed
mope
somewhat dark
dusky
to repeatedly hit (someone or something) with things thrown from a distance
pelt
small group of trees
grove
1. having a weak, high-pitched sound 2. long and thin
reedy
(n) a short, stiff hair, fiber, etc. (v) 1. to rise up and become stiff 2. to show signs of anger
bristle
a business where people keep their money, borrow money, etc., or the building where such a business operates
bank
the leaves of a plant or of many plants
foliage
a case used for carrying arrows
quiver
1. one of the long points of a fork or similar object 2. one of the small metal parts of an electrical plug that fit into the holes in an outlet
prong
a man who has just married or is about to be married
groom
a very poor person who has no money to pay for food, clothing, etc.
pauper
able to be relied on to do or provide what is needed or right
trustworthy
to cause a cloth or other material to become worn down at the end or edge; to separate the threads of a material
fray
1. very violent and cruel 2. very dangerous 3. very bad or severe
vicious
1. refusing to change your behavior or your ideas 2. difficult to deal with, remove, etc.
obstinate
1. causing or tending to cause annoyance or minor harm or damage 2. showing a playful desire to cause trouble
mischievous
1. protected from danger or harm 2. feeling safe and free from worries or doubt
secure
wooden boards or logs that have been sawed and cut for use.
lumber
a partially enclosed area or a small and usually temporary building where things are sold or displayed or services are provided
booth
to put (something) in a place or position so that it will not move
secure
1. seeming like real life because it is very clear, bright, or detailed 2.very bright in color
vivid
a thin layer of wood or other material that is attached to the surface of something in order to make it look better
veneer
1. a new part (such as a leaf or bud) that is growing on a plant 2. very young plants
sprout
a person who wastes time, money, etc.
wastrel
1. used to describe an angry or unhappy person who does not want to talk, smile, etc. 2. gray and dark
sullen
a small twig that has leaves or flowers on it
sprig
1. the higher ground that is along the edge of a river, stream, etc. 2.a steep slope; the side of a hill
bank
to move in a slow or awkward way
lumber
to change, grow, and develop fully
blossom
very thin in a way that is not attractive or healthy
scrawny
1. having a sick feeling in the stomach; suffering from nausea 2. having an unpleasantly nervous or doubtful feeling
queasy
nervous or edgy, as with fear or anxiety
jumpy
(v) to stop (someone or something) from growing or developing (n) 1. something that is done to get attention or publicity.
stunt
(n) a long thick board that is especially in building (v) one of the official beliefs and goals of organizations
plank
to make a mark or scratch in the surface of something by scraping it
scuff
a flower especially of a fruit tree
blossom
a situation in which an engine suddenly stops or an airplane suddenly stops flying.
stall
1. easily frightened or excited 2. nervous or fearful about doing something
skittish
to pierce or hold with a sharp object
prong
to collect and hide a large amount of (something valuable)
hoard
1. to become fully developed in the body and mind 2. to become due for payment
mature
a mixture of different things
hodgepodge
1. to grow well; to be healthy 2. to be very successful; to do very well 3. to hold up and show (something) in an excited or proud way
flourish
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, etc.; a shore or beach
strand
1. in good condition; solid and strong 2. free from mistakes; showing good judgment
sound
1. to flourish or succeed 2. to grow or develop successfully 3. to do well in a situation in which you are given
thrive
1. a small open counter or partially enclosed structure where things are displayed 2. an enclosed area in a building where a farm animal (such as a horse or cow) is kept
stall
to have a strong or constant desire for something
hanker
having or showing a quiet and gentle nature; not wanting to fight or argue with other people
meek
1. to become very successful usually by making a lot of money 2. to become very active, healthy, or strong
prosper
to turn over to turn so that the bottom is on top
capsize
something that is heard
sound
wet or dirty from being in rain or mud
bedraggled
to walk without lifting your feet; to drag your feet while you walk
scuff
1. the hollow central part of a feather; a large, stiff feather from the wing or tail of a bird 2. a pen that is made from a feather
quill
the base or foundation on which a structure is built
footing
the common opinion that people have about someone or something; the way in which people think of someone or something
reputation
afraid or nervous especially about what may happen; causing or showing fear or nervousness
anxious
a large group of people or things
bevy
1. to become or cause (metal) to become dull and not shiny. 2.to damage or ruin the good quality of (something, such as a person's reputation, image, etc.
tarnish
a long written story usually about imaginary characters and events
novel
1. done or said with great enthusiasm or excitement 2. causing great emotion, excitement, or enthusiasm
rousing
a young tree
sapling
the ability of your feet to stay where you put them as you walk, run, etc
footing
1. to remove a government or a leader from power 2. to win a victory over someone or something in a war, contest, etc.
topple
a child whose parents are dead
orphan
full of life and energy
spry
one of the hollow, sharp parts on the back of a porcupine
quill
he skin of a dead animal especially with its hair, wool, or fur still on it
pelt
1.to make (something) easier to understand 2. to make (a liquid) purer or easier to see through
clarify
to pierce or hold with a sharp object
prong
a long and narrow area of water that connects two larger areas
sound
new and different from what has been known before
novel
1. to cause something such as a plane to tilt or lean to one side when turning 2. to cause something, such as a ball to bounce off a surface
bank
a fight, struggle, or disagreement that involves many people
fray
to shake because of fear, cold, nervousness, etc.
quiver
1. a small closed container in which money is saved 2. a place where a particular thing is stored until it is needed
bank
a person who spends money in a careless or wasteful way
spendthirft
1. a thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc. 2. something that is long like a string
strand
1. to hit (a person or animal) with a whip, stick, or something similar 2. to hit (something) with force 3. to make a sudden and angry attack against (someone)
lash
1. to clean and care for (an animal) 2. to make (someone) neat and attractive 3 . to prepare (someone) for a particular job or position
groom
1. to bend over because of not having enough water 2. to become weak and tired especially because of hot weather
wilt
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