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