the common opinion that people have about someone or something; the way in which people think of someone or something
reputation
a flower especially of a fruit tree
blossom
a long and angry speech
tirade
a mixture of different things
hodgepodge
1. used to describe an angry or unhappy person who does not want to talk, smile, etc. 2. gray and dark
sullen
1. causing or tending to cause annoyance or minor harm or damage 2. showing a playful desire to cause trouble
mischievous
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
a small twig that has leaves or flowers on it
sprig
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
to shake because of fear, cold, nervousness, etc.
quiver
wooden boards or logs that have been sawed and cut for use.
lumber
(n) a short, stiff hair, fiber, etc. (v) 1. to rise up and become stiff 2. to show signs of anger
bristle
1. easily frightened or excited 2. nervous or fearful about doing something
skittish
a fight, struggle, or disagreement that involves many people
fray
not willing to do what other people want: very stubborn
headstrong
to behave in a way that shows you are unhappy and depressed
mope
to cause something to become unsteady and fall
topple
1. to become very successful usually by making a lot of money 2. to become very active, healthy, or strong
prosper
nervous or edgy, as with fear or anxiety
jumpy
1. protected from danger or harm 2. feeling safe and free from worries or doubt
secure
very thin in a way that is not attractive or healthy
scrawny
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 move in a slow or awkward way
lumber
a person who hates to spend money; a very stingy person
miser
to put (something) in a place or position so that it will not move
secure
1. the beginning of something 2. to begin to be understood
dawn
to turn over to turn so that the bottom is on top
capsize
one of the hollow, sharp parts on the back of a porcupine
quill
to pierce or hold with a sharp object
prong
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
a case used for carrying arrows
quiver
to repeatedly hit (someone or something) with things thrown from a distance
pelt
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
unkind or critical — used especially to describe a comment made by a woman
catty
1.to make (something) easier to understand 2. to make (a liquid) purer or easier to see through
clarify
to cause a cloth or other material to become worn down at the end or edge; to separate the threads of a material
fray
a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation
veneer
1. a playful or mischievous trick; stunt 2. a trick that is done to someone usually as a joke
prank
(n) a long thick board that is especially in building (v) one of the official beliefs and goals of organizations
plank
1. having a weak, high-pitched sound 2. long and thin
reedy
to collect and hide a large amount of (something valuable)
hoard
a business where people keep their money, borrow money, etc., or the building where such a business operates
bank
1. a thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc. 2. something that is long like a string
strand
1. a small closed container in which money is saved 2. a place where a particular thing is stored until it is needed
bank
to pierce or hold with a sharp object
prong
1. seeming like real life because it is very clear, bright, or detailed 2.very bright in color
vivid
to walk without lifting your feet; to drag your feet while you walk
scuff
(v) to stop (someone or something) from growing or developing (n) 1. something that is done to get attention or publicity.
stunt
able to be relied on to do or provide what is needed or right
trustworthy
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
the base or foundation on which a structure is built
footing
the feathers that cover the body of a bird
plumage
afraid or nervous especially about what may happen; causing or showing fear or nervousness
anxious
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
1. done or said with great enthusiasm or excitement 2. causing great emotion, excitement, or enthusiasm
rousing
the ability of your feet to stay where you put them as you walk, run, etc
footing
new and different from what has been known before
novel
1. refusing to change your behavior or your ideas 2. difficult to deal with, remove, etc.
obstinate
1. very violent and cruel 2. very dangerous 3. very bad or severe
vicious
quiet and peaceful
tranquil
1. to become fully developed in the body and mind 2. to become due for payment
mature
a young tree
sapling
1. the higher ground that is along the edge of a river, stream, etc. 2.a steep slope; the side of a hill
bank
1. having a sick feeling in the stomach; suffering from nausea 2. having an unpleasantly nervous or doubtful feeling
queasy
full of life and energy
spry
a child whose parents are dead
orphan
to change, grow, and develop fully
blossom
1. to flourish or succeed 2. to grow or develop successfully 3. to do well in a situation in which you are given
thrive
to have a strong or constant desire for something
hanker
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
somewhat dark
dusky
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
to feel a strong desire or wish for something or to do something
yearn
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 situation in which there is much noise, confusion, excitement, and activity
hubbub
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, etc.; a shore or beach
strand
wet or dirty from being in rain or mud
bedraggled
a person who spends money in a careless or wasteful way
spendthirft
a long written story usually about imaginary characters and events
novel
the leaves of a plant or of many plants
foliage
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
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. in good condition; solid and strong 2. free from mistakes; showing good judgment
sound
a partially enclosed area or a small and usually temporary building where things are sold or displayed or services are provided
booth
a long and narrow area of water that connects two larger areas
sound
something that is heard
sound
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
to make a mark or scratch in the surface of something by scraping it
scuff
a situation in which an engine suddenly stops or an airplane suddenly stops flying.
stall
1. too full or crowded with something (such as vehicles or people) 2. blocked with fluid (such as blood or mucus)
congested
1. to bend over because of not having enough water 2. to become weak and tired especially because of hot weather
wilt
a large group of people or things
bevy
he skin of a dead animal especially with its hair, wool, or fur still on it
pelt
a person who wastes time, money, etc.
wastrel
1. a new part (such as a leaf or bud) that is growing on a plant 2. very young plants
sprout
having or showing a quiet and gentle nature; not wanting to fight or argue with other people
meek
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