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15-16 Wordmasters #2

2015-2016 Wordmasters List 2 Activities

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gorge a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.
lurk (of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something.
timorous showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.
strait a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
entice attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
vivacious attractively lively and animated.
isthmus a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
rant speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way.
savory an aromatic plant of the mint family, used as a culinary herb.
wiles devious or cunning stratagems employed in manipulating or persuading someone to do what one wants.
assemble (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose.
sinister giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
bedrock the fundamental principles on which something is based.
surmount overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).
omnivorous (of an animal or person) feeding on food of both plant and animal origin.
role the function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation.
goad provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction.
bland lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.
evangelism the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.
cringe bend one's head and body in fear or in a servile manner.
omniscient knowing everything.
gourmand a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much.
wrest forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp.
clandestine kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
spur a thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive.
Created by: erichholzshu
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