Question 1

Milestone

Accepted Answer

noun
1.
a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place.
2.
an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.

Question 2

Hightail

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verb
move or travel fast.

Question 3

Shimmering

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adjective
shining with a soft, slightly wavering light.

Question 4

Charisma

Accepted Answer

noun
1.
compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
2.
a divinely conferred power or talent.

Question 5

Burrow

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noun
a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.

verb
(of an animal) make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling.

Question 6

Mellow

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adjective
1.
(especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness.2.
(of a person's character) softened or matured by age or experience. verb: make or become mellow.

Question 7

Charm

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noun
1.
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration.2.
a small ornament worn on a necklace or bracelet.verb
verb
1.
delight greatly.2.
control or achieve by or as if by magic.

Question 8

Scuttle

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noun
a metal container with a sloping hinged lid and a handle, used to fetch and store coal for a domestic fire.
The amount of coal held in a scuttle.

Question 9

Captivating

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adjective
capable of attracting and holding interest; charming.

Question 10

Tenderfoot

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noun

a newcomer or novice, especially a person unaccustomed to the hardships of pioneer life.
"the journey is not recommended for the tenderfoot"
2.

a Boy Scout of the lowest rank.

Question 11

Vault

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noun
1.
a roof in the form of an arch or a series of arches, typical of churches and other large, formal buildings.
"a Gothic ribbed vault"

2.
a large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one.
"a wine vault"

Question 12

Radiant

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adjective 1.sending out light; shining or glowing brightly.2.(of heat) transmitted by radiation, rather than conduction or convection noun a point or object from which light or heat radiates, especially a heating element in an electric or gas heater.

Question 13

Talon

Accepted Answer

noun
1.
a claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
"the mouse wouldn't have stood much chance against the peregrine's talons"
2.
the part of a bolt against which the key presses to slide it in a lock.

Question 14

Amble

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verb
walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.
"they ambled along the riverbank"

noun
a walk at a slow, relaxed pace, especially for pleasure.
"a peaceful riverside amble"

Question 15

Mature

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adjective 1. fully developed physically; full-grown.2.
having reached the most advanced stage in a process.verb 1.
of an organism become physically mature. 2.
of an insurance policy, security, etc. reach the end of its term and hence become payable.

Question 16

Fledgling

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noun
a young bird that has just fledged.
a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

Question 17

Scuffle

Accepted Answer

noun 1. a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters. 2.an act or sound of moving in a hurried,confused,or shuffling manner.verb1.engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters2.move in a hurried,confused,or awkwar waymakrustle

Question 18

Leisurely

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adjective
acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed.
"a leisurely breakfast at our hotel"

without hurry.
"couples strolled leisurely along"

Question 19

Breakthrough

Accepted Answer

noun
1.
a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
"a major breakthrough in DNA research"
2.
denoting a symptomatic case of a disease occurring despite preventative medication, vaccination, or prior infection.

Question 20

Grapple

Accepted Answer

verb
1.
engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
"passersby grappled with the man after the knife attack"

2.
seize or hold with a grapnel.
noun
an act of grappling.

Question 21

Tranquil

Accepted Answer

adjective
free from disturbance; calm.
"her tranquil gaze"

Question 22

Coffer

Accepted Answer

noun
1.
a strongbox or small chest for holding valuables.
"a battered leather coffer sealed with a waxen crest"
2.
a recessed panel in a ceiling.

Question 23

Goad

Accepted Answer

verb
1.
provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction.
"he goaded her on to more daring revelations"
2.
drive or urge (an animal) on with a goad.
a spiked stick used for driving cattle.

Question 24

Serene

Accepted Answer

adjective
1.
calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
"her eyes were closed and she looked very serene"
2.
(in a title) used as a term of respect for members of some European royal families.

noun
an expanse of clear sky or calm sea.

Question 25

Inspire

Accepted Answer

erb
1.
fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
"his passion for romantic literature inspired him to begin writing"

2.
breathe in (air); inhale.

Term	Definition
Milestone	noun 1. a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place. 2. an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.
Hightail	verb move or travel fast.
Shimmering	adjective shining with a soft, slightly wavering light.
Charisma	noun 1. compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others. 2. a divinely conferred power or talent.
Burrow	noun a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling. verb (of an animal) make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling.
Mellow	adjective 1. (especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness.2. (of a person's character) softened or matured by age or experience. verb: make or become mellow.
Charm	noun 1. the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration.2. a small ornament worn on a necklace or bracelet.verb verb 1. delight greatly.2. control or achieve by or as if by magic.
Scuttle	noun a metal container with a sloping hinged lid and a handle, used to fetch and store coal for a domestic fire. The amount of coal held in a scuttle.
Captivating	adjective capable of attracting and holding interest; charming.
Tenderfoot	noun a newcomer or novice, especially a person unaccustomed to the hardships of pioneer life. "the journey is not recommended for the tenderfoot" 2. a Boy Scout of the lowest rank.
Vault	noun 1. a roof in the form of an arch or a series of arches, typical of churches and other large, formal buildings. "a Gothic ribbed vault" 2. a large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one. "a wine vault"
Radiant	adjective 1.sending out light; shining or glowing brightly.2.(of heat) transmitted by radiation, rather than conduction or convection noun a point or object from which light or heat radiates, especially a heating element in an electric or gas heater.
Talon	noun 1. a claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey. "the mouse wouldn't have stood much chance against the peregrine's talons" 2. the part of a bolt against which the key presses to slide it in a lock.
Amble	verb walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace. "they ambled along the riverbank" noun a walk at a slow, relaxed pace, especially for pleasure. "a peaceful riverside amble"
Mature	adjective 1. fully developed physically; full-grown.2. having reached the most advanced stage in a process.verb 1. of an organism become physically mature. 2. of an insurance policy, security, etc. reach the end of its term and hence become payable.
Fledgling	noun a young bird that has just fledged. a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.
Scuffle	noun 1. a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters. 2.an act or sound of moving in a hurried,confused,or shuffling manner.verb1.engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters2.move in a hurried,confused,or awkwar waymakrustle
Leisurely	adjective acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed. "a leisurely breakfast at our hotel" without hurry. "couples strolled leisurely along"
Breakthrough	noun 1. a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development. "a major breakthrough in DNA research" 2. denoting a symptomatic case of a disease occurring despite preventative medication, vaccination, or prior infection.
Grapple	verb 1. engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. "passersby grappled with the man after the knife attack" 2. seize or hold with a grapnel. noun an act of grappling.
Tranquil	adjective free from disturbance; calm. "her tranquil gaze"
Coffer	noun 1. a strongbox or small chest for holding valuables. "a battered leather coffer sealed with a waxen crest" 2. a recessed panel in a ceiling.
Goad	verb 1. provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction. "he goaded her on to more daring revelations" 2. drive or urge (an animal) on with a goad. a spiked stick used for driving cattle.
Serene	adjective 1. calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil. "her eyes were closed and she looked very serene" 2. (in a title) used as a term of respect for members of some European royal families. noun an expanse of clear sky or calm sea.
Inspire	erb 1. fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. "his passion for romantic literature inspired him to begin writing" 2. breathe in (air); inhale.

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