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Word Masters List 3
Term | Definition |
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Nouns Tributary | N1 ~ a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake. N2 ~ a person or state that pays tribute to another state or ruler. |
Adjectives Tributary | Adj 1 ~ paying tribute to another to acknowledge submission, to obtain protection, or to purchase peace Adj 2 ~ paid or owed as tribute |
Mire | V1 ~ cause to become stuck in mud N1 ~ a stretch of swampy or boggy ground. N2 ~ a situation or state of difficulty, distress, or embarrassment from which it is hard to extricate oneself |
Secure | fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost. "check to ensure that all nuts and bolts are secure" fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost. |
Plea | N1 ~ a formal statement by or on behalf of a defendant or prisoner, stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge, offering an allegation of fact, or claiming that a point of law should apply N2 ~ a request made in an urgent and emotional manner |
Offhand | 1 ~ No thought or consideration 2 ~ ungraciously or offensively nonchalant or cool in manner |
Amnesty | N ~ an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses V ~ grant an official pardon to |
Coerce | V1 ~ to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition V2 ~ persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats |
Mousy | ~ of or like a mouse. ~ of a dull light brown color. |
Douse | ~ pour a liquid over; drench ~ extinguish (a fire or light) ~ to strike, inflict a blow on |
Immune | ~ totally or partially resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen. ~ protected or exempt, especially from an obligation or the effects of something. ~ protected against a specific disease by inoculation or as the result of innate or acquire |
Guile | ~ sly or cunning intelligence |
Tussle | ~ a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something ~ a rough physical contest or struggle~ engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle |