arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable

a result, effect; importance

to give out in small amounts; money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion

to express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula

something that serves as a reminder

without legal force or effect; no longer binding

a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum

to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something

able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along

coming after; following in time, place, or order

blundering and awkward; clumsiness

to fool, deceive; to mislead utterly

to swallow up, overwhelm, consume

to defeat; to keep from gaining some end; a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another

the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside

a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; of or relating to the unconventional

all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations

to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve

severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical

making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate

an assumed name, especially as used to hide one's identity; otherwise called

to give a false or misleading account of; to twist out of shape

so amazed that one is unable to speak, bewildered

no longer in existence; no longer active; gone out of use

sure to happen, unavoidable

resembling a meteor in speed; having sudden and temporary brilliance similar to a meteor's

a humorous or ridiculous imitation; to make fun of something by imitating it

to tear to pieces; split violently apart (past tense, rent)

to search through, investigate the contents of; an active search; a collection of odd items

deliberate and pointless destruction of public or private property

to walk slowly, stroll; an easy pace; a leisurely walk

big and strong; muscular

persistent, stubbornly determined, refusing to give up

very fine sand or gravel; courage in the face of hardship or danger; to grind; to make a grating sound

fixed deeply and firmly; working into the grain or fiber; forming a part of the inmost being

to triumph over; to succeed; to exist widely, be in general use; to get someone to do something by urging

an object from the past with historical value or interest; a trace of an outdated custom; remaining fragments, ruins

to fill again, make good, replace

to save, be thrifty; to be extremely sparing with; to give little attention or effort to

a detective

to kidnap, carry off by force

to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (in baseball) an illegal motion made by a pitcher

to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor

extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling

too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain

thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; to perform or carry out a planned movement

an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; to take destructive action to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly

harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding

possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

not clear; having two or more possible meanings

closely and firmly packed together; small; to squeeze together; an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car

to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; an identifying mark or feature

an instrument, tool; to put into effect

beyond question or argument, definitely true

not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount

done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded

tall, strong, and healthy

to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions

of enormous size, strength, power, or scope