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Term

Sirocco

noun

Definition

noun

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2.A mediterranean wind that comes from the Sahara and reaches hurricane speeds in North Africa and Southern Europe 

 

Term

Highhanded

adjective

Definition

adjective

1.using power or authority without considering the feelings of others.

Term

Recur

verb

Definition

 

1.occur again, periodically, or repeatedly.


2.(of a thought, image, or memory) come back to one's mind.


3.go back to (something) in thought or speech.

 

Term

Larder

noun

Definition

1.a room or large cupboard for storing food.

Term

Fervent

adjective

Definition

1.having or displaying a passionate intensity.

Term

Elicit

verb

Definition

1.evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.

Term

Aureole

noun

Definition

1.a circle of light or brightness surrounding something, especially as depicted in art around the head or body of a person represented as holy.

Term

Steadfast

adjective

Definition

1.resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

Term

Authorize

verb

Definition

1.give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent).

Term

Abyss

noun

Definition

1.a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.

Term

Profound

adjective

Definition

 

1.(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
 
 

2.(of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight.

 

Term

Siphon

noun

Definition

1.a tube used to convey liquid upwards from a reservoir and then down to a lower level of its own accord. Once the liquid has been forced into the tube, typically by suction or immersion, flow continues unaided.


2.draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon.

Term

Torchbearer

noun

Definition

1.a person who carries a ceremonial torch.


2.a person who leads or inspires others in working toward a valued goal.

Term

Impassioned

adjective

Definition

1.filled with or showing great emotion.

Term

Foment


Definition

1.instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).


2.bathe (a part of the body) with warm or medicated lotions.

Term

Beeline

noun

Definition

1.a straight line between two places.

Term

Pensive

adjective

Definition

1.engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

Term

Exult

verb

Definition

1.show or feel elation or jubilation, especially as the result of a success.

Term

Cavil

verb

Definition

1.make petty or unnecessary objections.



Term

Uproarious

adjective

Definition

1.characterized by or provoking loud noise or uproar.


2.provoking loud laughter; very funny.

Term

Brood

noun

Definition

1.a family of young animals, especially of a bird, produced at one hatching or birth.


2.think deeply about something that makes one unhappy.


3.(of a bird) sit on (eggs) to hatch them.


4.(of an animal) kept to be used for breeding.

Term

Hinterland

noun

Definition

1.an area that is not close to any cities or towns : a remote region

Term

Prim

adjective

Definition

1.stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper.

Term

Trample


verb

Definition
1.tread on and crush.
Term

Sluice


noun

Definition

1.a sliding gate or other device for controlling the flow of water, especially one in a lock gate.


2.an act of rinsing or showering with water.

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