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Word Masters List 2

TermDefinition
Vapor N. A substance diffused or suspended in the air especially one normally water solid. V. Talk in a vicious boasting or pompous way.
Slog Verb one work hard over a period of time. Verb two hit forcefully and typically weirdly especially. Noun one a spell or difficult tiring work or trailing. Noun two is forceful and uncontrolled hit especially in cricket.
Weighty Adjective 1 weighing a great deal heavy. Adjective 2 of great seriousness and importance. Adjective 3 having a great deal of importance on events or decisions
Crescendo Noun the loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound. Verb gradually increase in loudness
Deluge Noun. A severe flood. Verb with a great quantity of something
Bungle Verb. Carry out clumsy or incompetently. Noun. A task carried out in a clumsy or incompetently way. Adjective.to make mistakes in doing something
Juvenile Adjective. Of for or relating to young people. Noun. A young person
Fang Adjective. A projecting tooth or prong. Noun. A large sharp especially a canine tooth or a dog or wolf
fiasco something planned that goes wrong and is a complete failure, usually in an embarrassing way
enunciate express (a proposition, theory, etc.) in clear or definite terms. say or pronounce clearly.
pristine its original condition; unspoiled.
cistern a tank for storing water, especially one supplying taps or as part of a flushing toilet.
ebb N: the movement of the tide out to sea V1: (of tidewater) move away from the land; recede. V2: (of an emotion or quality) gradually lessen or reduce.
sporadic adj:occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
toehold N: a small place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them, especially while climbing.
Verb slur V1: speak words or speech indistinctly so that the sounds run into one another. V2: perform a group of two or more notes legato
Noun slur N1: an act of speaking indistinctly so that sounds or words run into one another or a tendency to speak in such a way. N2: an insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation
erratic moving or behaving in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected
etch to cut a pattern, picture, etc. into a smooth surface, especially on metal or glass, using acid or a sharp instrument
disheveled adj:(of a person's hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered
lummox an awkward or goofy person.
traipse V:walk or move wearily or reluctantly. N1: a tedious or tiring journey on foot.
immaculate adj:(especially of a person or their clothes) perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
enticement n: something used to attract or to tempt someone; a lure.
precarious not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse
Created by: Mreilly1
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