2011 Vocab Crossword
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1) (adj.) revolting in an unnatural or morbid way; suggestive of someone who robs graves or otherwise preys on the dead3) (v.) to bring into existence, give rise to, produce; to come into existence, assume form5) (adj.) blunt, not coming to a point; slow or dull in understanding; measuring between 90 degrees and 180 degrees; not causing a sharp impression6) (adj.) shining, radiant, resplendent8) (v.) to remove from a grave; to bring to light9) (n.) a mild or inoffensive expression used in place of a harsh or unpleasant one; a substitute10) (adj.) trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy11) (n.) disorder, confusion; (v.) to throw into disorder12) (v.) to withdraw a statement or belief to which one has previously been committed, renounce, retract14) (v.) to display clearly, to make evident, to provoke17) (v.) to romp or prance around exuberantly; to make merry18) (v.) to soak thoroughly, to fill to capacity; to satisfy fully20) (n.) a prayer consisting of short appeals to God recited by the leader alternating with responses from the congregation; any repetitive chant; a long list24) (adj.) emitting or reflecting light, glowing; illuminating25) (adj.) drawn from different sources; (n.) one whose beliefs are drawn from various sources26) (n.) a legendary bird identified with the kingfisher; (adj.) of or relating to the halcyon; clam peaceful; happy, golden; prosperous, affluent31) (adj.) about to happen, threatening34) (adj.) pertaining to beauty; sensitive or responsive to beauty35) (v.) to cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary or burdensome36) (adj.) pertaining to actors and their techniques; theatrical, artificial; melodramatic37) (adj.) green in tint or color; immature in experience or judgement38) (adj.) living together in a herd or group; sociable, seeking the company of others39) (adj.) fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura41) (n.) one who is rejected by a social group or organization42) (adj.) full of or loaded with; accompanied by43) (v.) to work on excessively; to thrash soundly44) (v.) to tear down, destroy completely; to cut or scrape off or out47) (v.) to establish by evidence, prove; to give concrete or substantial form to48) (v.) to think it appropriate or suitable to one's dignity to do something; to condescend51) (adj.) in a reclining position, lying down, in the posture of one sleeping or resting56) (n.) sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses)57) (adj.) refusing to compromise, irreconcilable58) (adj.) light, airy, delicate; highly refined; suggesting what is heavenly (rather than earthbound)59) (adj.) hackneyed, trite, commonplace61) (adj.) misleading, deceptive; lacking in or not based on reality62) (adj.) having a salty taste and unpleasant to drink64) (n.) swiftness, rapidity, of motion or action65) (adj.) pertaining to or characteristic of forests; living or located in a forest; wooded, woody66) (n.) that which is pleasant or agreeable; (pl.) attractive features, customs, etc.67) (adj.) done slyly or stealthily, sneaky, secret, shifty; stolen68) (adj.) open, not hidden, expressed or revealed in a way that is easily recognized69) (adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral70) (v.) to avoid, shun, keep away from |
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2) (adj.) burdensome; involving hardship or difficulty4) (n.) the wasting away of a body organ or tissue; any progressive decline or failure; (v.) to waste away7) (adj.) gentle, kind; forgiving, understanding; having a favorable or beneficial effect; not malignant10) (n.) a woefully meager allowance, wage, or proportion13) (v.) to indicate beforehand that something is about to happen; to give advance warning of15) (adj.) tending to make worse; expressing disapproval or disparagement, derogatory, deprecatory, belittling16) (n.) a creature of enormous size, power, or appearance19) (v.) to swing back and forth with a steady rhythm; to fluctuate or waver21) (v.) to make more violent, severe, bitter, or painful22) (adj.) earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary23) (adj.) tending to find fault, especially in a petty, nasty, or hairsplitting way; (n.) petty, nagging criticism27) (adj.) devoted to the pursuit of pleasure; fond of good food, comfort, and ease; with discriminating tastes; (n.) a person with discriminating tastes28) (adj.) restless, hard to manage, balky29) (adj.) nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view of a situation; lacking foresight or discernment30) (n.) the state or quality of being just, fair, or impartial; fair and equal treatment; something that is fair; the money value of a property above and beyond any mortgage or other claim32) (pl. n.) small or trivial details, trifling matters33) (adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reversed, diffident40) (adj.) marked by slavish attentiveness; excessively submissive, often for purely self-interested reasons45) (n.) improper or disrespectful treatment of something held sacred46) (v.) to approach and speak to first; to confront in a challenging or aggressive way48) (adj.) very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or mental conflict49) (n.) an object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical powers, an amulet, fetish50) (n.) a crude image of a despised person52) (n.) a new convert, beginner, novice53) (n.) a person who hates or despises people54) (v.) to kill or destroy a large part of55) (n.) clothing, garments60) (adj.) not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless61) (adj.) obligatory, required; (n.) one who holds a specific office at the time spoken of63) (n.) one who believes that nothing can be known about God; a skeptic; (adj.) without faith, skeptical71) (n.) a watch kept over a person; careful, close, and disciplined observation72) (n.) a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion73) (adj.) dark and gloomy, obscure; lacking in clarity and precision74) (adj.) incapable of being repaired or rectified75) (n.) a weak point, failing, minor flaw76) (v.) to gather bit by bit; to gather small quantities of grain left in a field by the reapers77) (adj.) silly, empty of meaning or value78) (adj.) so great or demanding as not to be satisfied79) (n.) descendants, offspring, children, followers, disciples80) (adj.) having the nature of a command that leaves no opportunity for debate, denial, or refusal; offensively self-assured, dictatorial; determined, resolute81) (v.) to condemn, express strong disapproval; to officially depreciate |
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