gusto
(n.) enthusiastic enjoyment or delight
marlin
(n.) a big fish that lives in the ocean and that people catch for a sport
o'clock
(n.) according to the clock
upshot
(n.) outcome
barter
Trade (not using money)
hefty
(adj.) impressively large
glimmer
(n.) a small amount or degree: a faint trace
jackpot
(n.) an unexpected success or reward
warning
(n.) a notice, bulletin or signal that serves to caution of the approach of danger
sonar
(n.) a device used for finding underwater objects by using reflected sound waves
garlic
(n.) the bulb of a plant related to the onion that has a strong smell and taste, is composed of smaller bulbs called cloves, and is used in cooking
forum
(n.) a place where open discussion can happen
plaza
(n.) a public square in a city or town
silent
(adj.) not making noise: completely quiet
domino
(n.) a flat rectangular block the face of which is divided into two equal parts that are blank or bear from one to six dots, that is used to play in a game
naysayer
(n.) one who denies, refuses or opposes
around
1) approximately, about, 2) "moving around something
glance
(n.) a quick look
curries
(plural n.) foods that are seasoned with a blend of ground spices.
layover
(n.) a temporary stop in a journey
splendid
(adj.) excellent, praiseworthy
random
(adj.) lacking or seeming to lack a regular plan, purpose or pattern
zinger
(n.) a quick and witty comment that criticizes or insults someone
Band-Aid
a small bandage
eyebrow
the string of hair that grows over the ridge over the eye
atomic
having to do with atoms. (All things are made of small particles called atoms).
native
(adj.) born in a particular place or country
watchdog
(n.) a dog that is trained to gauard property
dearly
(adv.) with affection: fondly
clutch
(v.) to hold onto something tightly with your hand
polar
(adj.) of, relating to or near the north pole or the south pole
imposter
(n.) a person who tricks others by pretending to be someone else
tirade
(n.) a long speech marked by harsh language: rant
field
(n.) an area, category or division of work or study
postpone
(v.) to hold back to a later time: defer, delay
ocean
(n.) the salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the surface of the earth
parade
(n.) a public procession: the movement of the people or things in order
coward
(n.) someone who is easily intimidated or frightened
error
(n.) an act or statement that is not correct
owlishly
(adv.) in a manner resembling or suggesting an owl
barrel
Big round wooden container with curved sides, and a flat top and bottom. Might be used to store wine.
kiwi
(n.) a bird from New Zealand that cannot fly and that has weak wings and a long bill
beagle
A kind of dog. Short legs. Black, brown and white
acre
a unit of measure for area. Example: "John's backyard was 2 acres.
bawl
crying loudly
euro
(n.) the common notes and coins used by most countries of the European Union
tomorrow
(adv.) on or the day after today
wrinkle
(n.)a slight fold formed on a surface of a smooth substance: crease
crumb
(n.) a tiny piece of food
dough
(n.) a mixture of flour and other ingredients that is kneaded or rolled and then baked
rattler
1) rattle snake, 2) the part of the rattle snake that makes the rattling sound.
medley
(n.) a performance blending together a series of songs or other musical pieces
difficult
hard to do: not easy
flattery
praise that is excessive or not sincere. For example if you tell somebody they did something very well, just because you want them to like you.
drench
to make completely wet
bonkers
go crazy
seldom
(adv.) not often
mustang
(n.) the small strong wild horse
fringe
(n.) a decorative border of hanging threads or strips
calico
spotted animal
mutiny
(n.) refusal to follow orders. Especially used in boats when sailors don't not want to follow the captain's orders.
blossom
when plants get colorful flowers
magma
(n.) hot liquid rock below the earth's surface
snippet
a small part, piece or thing. specifically: brief passage in a text. Example: "I'll read a snippet for you
grumbling
(v.) complaining in a low voice
mineral
A material. Similar to rocks. Some rocks are made of mineral.
scarlet
bright red
granola
(n.) rolled oats mixed with other ingredients (such as brown sugar, raisins, coconut, and nuts) and eaten for breakfast or as a snack
umpire
Referee. The person in sports who rules on the plays.
Americana
Things that are typical American.
nimble
quick smooth movement.
trinket
(n.) a small ornament (as a jewel or ring)
shoehorn
1) tool to help put your shoes on. 2) idiom: to squeeze something into a small space
aloha
welcome (in Hawaiian)
pedigree
(n.) a list showing the line of ancestors for a person or animal
hubbub
(n.) a noisy confusion of sound
several
(adj.) being more than two in number but not very many
galaxy
(n.) one of billions of large systems of star that make up the universe
torrent
(n.) a ranging flood or out pouring
announcer
person who introduces TV programs or shows
beverage
liquid for drinking
waist
(n.) the part of the lag from the hip to the knee
valiant
(adj.) showing courage: brave
thigh
(n.) the part of the lag from the hip to the knee
everglades
swampy grasslands. (Like a shallow lake with grass and trees growing)
summary
(n.) a short restatement of the main points
atrium
A room, often without a roof, in the middle of the house.
truce
(n.) an agreement between opponents to stop fighting for a period of time
masterpiece
(n.)a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement; specifically: a work that marks the high point of a person's creativity
emerald
(n.) a highly prized gemstone of rich green color
nonfiction
(n.) writing that is about facts or real events
plantoon
(n.) a unit of soldiers consisting of two or more squads led by a lieutenant
junior
(adj.) designed for or done by young people, especially adolescents
kangaroo
(n.) a marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping its strong rear legs
excuse
reason given to justify a fault or mistake. Example: "I had a good excuse for being late to school. My dad's car did not start".
astronaut
person that travels in space
lyrics
(plural n.) the word of a song
breadwinner
the person in the family member who makes money
worrywart
(n.) a person who worries too much or who worries for no reason
cymbals
(plural n.) large brass plates that make a clashing sound when struck together or hit with a large drumsrick
dispel
(v.) clear away: make something go away
phrasing
(n.) style of expression: wording
coffee
(n.) a drink made from the roasted and ground seeds of certain trees or shrubs that have cherrylike fruits
dwindled
(v.) beame steadily less: diminished in size, amount or quality
median
(n.) a value that falls in the middle of a list of values arranged from smallest to largest, or which is the average of the two middle values if there is no one middle number
soprano
(n.) the highest voice in four-part harmony
tropical
(adj.) of, relating to, occurring in or used in the region near the equator
catalog
(n.) a pamphlet or book that contains a list of items arranged systematically often with other related matter
lactose
(n.) a type of sugar that is found in milk
diploma
(n.) a document that records that a person has completed a course or graduated from a school
smidge
(n.) a small amount
tarnish
(v.) to become dull, discolored or stained in appearance
fondant
(n.) a creamy sugar preparation that is used as a basis for candies or icings
cyberspace
(n.) the online world of computer networks and the internet
prowess
(n.) extraordinary ability: excellence
measly
(adj.) contemptibly small
origin
(n.) ancestry: parentage
trellis
(n.) a frame made of crossing pieces of wood that is used as a screen or as a support for climbing plants
autumn
Fall (the season)
variety
(n.) the quality or state of having numerous forms or types
moxie
(n.) audacity, nerve
parable
(n.) a short story that teaches a moral or religious lesson
chemistry
(n.)a science that deals with the composition, structure and properties of substances and transformations that they undergo
splurge
(v.) to indulge in some unusual activity, expense, pleasure or luxury
balderdash
nonsense, empty talk
hodgepodge
(n.) a mixture or medley of different things
swollen
(adj.) distended or puffed up, as by disease or injury
diagonal
(adj.) running across from corner to corner
superlative
(adj.)surpassing all others
macaw
(n.)a large long-tailed parrot that has bright, showy feathers and lives in Central and South America
Victorian
(adj.) relating to or typical of the art, letters or taste during Queen Victoria's reign
fulfilling
(v.) carrying out or accomplishing
columnist
(n.) a person who writes a regular newspaper feature or conducts a radio or television program similar to a feature
bewilder
confuse
hammock
(n.) a swinging couch or bed usually made out of netting or canvas and hanging by cords from supports at each end
quander
(v.)to spend extravagantly or foolishly: throw away
curfew
(n.) the hour at which a person (such as juveniles, military personnel, or other specified types) must be off the streets or at which businesses or places of assembly must be closed
absurd
weird, strange
hoity-toity
(adj.) affecting superiority: haughty or patronizing
whiff
(n.) an inhalation of odor, smoke, gas or vapor
nurture
(v.) to further the development of: promote the growth of: foster
vicinity
(n.) a surrounding are or district
wharf
(n.)a structure built at the water's shore so that ships can load and unload cargo and passengers
eerily
(adv.) mysteriously or weirdly
lavender
(n.) a fragrant mint plant with narrow leaves and spikes of lilac-purple flowers
gauze
(n.) a loosely woven cotton fabric used to bandage wounds
mirthful
(adj.) full of gladness or merriment
beret
A soft flat hat
evaporation
liquid that is turned into gas. Example: "The water evaporated
vigorously
energetically