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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| milestone | a stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place. an action or event marking a significant change or stage |
| hightail | move or travel fast. "I cut my trip short and hightailed it home" |
| shimmering | shining with a soft, slightly wavering light. "the shimmering waters of Lake Como" |
| charisma | compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others. "she enchanted guests with her charisma" |
| mellow | (especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness. "she was hypnotized by the mellow tone of his voice" |
| charm | the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration. "his charm has captivated the media" a small ornament worn on a necklace or bracelet. "the trinkets were charms from his wife's bracelet" |
| scuttle | 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. "carrying endless scuttles of coal up from the cellar" |
| captivating | capable of attracting and holding interest; charming. "a captivating smile" |
| tenderfoot | a newcomer or novice, especially a person unaccustomed to the hardships of pioneer life. "the journey is not recommended for the tenderfoot" DATED a Boy Scout of the lowest rank. |
| vault | 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" |
| radiant | (of heat) transmitted by radiation, rather than conduction or convection. "plants convert the radiant energy of the sun into chemical energy" noun |
| talon | a claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey. "the mouse wouldn't have stood much chance against the peregrine's talons" 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" |
| mature | fully developed physically; full-grown. "she was now a mature woman"having reached the most advanced stage in a process. "Van Gogh's mature work" verb(of an organism) become physically mature. "children mature at different ages" |
| fledgling | person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped. "a New York businessman accused of defrauding a fledgling Broadway production has been held without bail"a young bird that has just fledged. |
| scuffle | a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters. "there were minor scuffles with police"an act or sound of moving in a hurried, confused, or shuffling manner. "he heard the scuffle of feet" verbengage in a short, confused fight or struggle. |
| leisurely | acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed. "a leisurely breakfast at our hotel"without hurry. "couples strolled leisurely along" |
| breakthrough | denoting a symptomatic case of a disease occurring despite preventative medication, vaccination, or prior infection. "we're seeing more and more of these breakthrough infections" a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development. "a major brea |
| grapple | engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. "passersby grappled with the man after the knife attack"ARCHAIC seize or hold with a grapnel. noun an act of grappling. |
| tranquil | free from disturbance; calm. "her tranquil gaze" |
| coffer | a strongbox or small chest for holding valuables. "a battered leather coffer sealed with a waxen crest" |
| goad | provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction. "he goaded her on to more daring revelations"drive or urge (an animal) on with a goad. "the cowboys goaded their cattle across the meadows" noun a spiked stick used for driving cat |
| serene | calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil. "her eyes were closed and she looked very serene" (in a title) used as a term of respect for members of some European royal families. "His Serene Highness" nounARCHAIC an expanse of clear sky or calm sea. "n |
| inspire | 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"breathe in (air); inhale. "they can expand their lungs and inspire enough gas to sat |
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