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no longer in existence; no longer active; gone out of use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