List Words
Intrigue
To form a plot or scheme; to contrive to accomplish a purpose by secret artifice.
Entrammel
To trammel; to entangle.
En
Half an em, that is, half of the unit of space in measuring printed matter. See Em.
Probable
Capable of being proved.
Reinstatement
The act of reinstating; the state of being reinstated; re/stablishment.
Outlet
The place or opening by which anything is let out; a passage out; an exit; a vent.
Retroversion
A turning or bending backward; also, the state of being turned or bent backward; displacement backwards; as, retroversion of the uterus.
Tutelage
The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection; as, the king's right of seigniory and tutelage.
Quavering
of Quaver
Ottoman
Of or pertaining to the Turks; as, the Ottoman power or empire.
Monument
Something which stands, or remains, to keep in remembrance what is past; a memorial.
Pleonasm
Redundancy of language in speaking or writing; the use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; as, I saw it with my own eyes.
Mentality
Quality or state of mind.
Alpenstock
A long staff, pointed with iron, used in climbing the Alps.
Prop
A shell, used as a die. See Props.
Bottle
A hollow vessel, usually of glass or earthenware (but formerly of leather), with a narrow neck or mouth, for holding liquids.
Subjunctive
Subjoined or added to something before said or written.
Fulcrum
A prop or support.
Plausible
Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.
Undervalue
To value, rate, or estimate below the real worth; to depreciate.
Ex post facto
Alt. of Ex postfacto
Abated
of Abate
Tug
To pull or draw with great effort; to draw along with continued exertion; to haul along; to tow; as, to tug a loaded cart; to tug a ship into port.
Lowered
of Lower
Palpitate
To beat rapidly and more strongly than usual; to throb; to bound with emotion or exertion; to pulsate violently; to flutter; -- said specifically of the heart when its action is abnormal, as ..
Dower
That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.
Countersink
To chamfer or form a depression around the top of (a hole in wood, metal, etc.) for the reception of the head of a screw or bolt below the surface, either wholly or in part; as, to countersink ..
Subsequently
At a later time; afterwards.
Morceau
A bit; a morsel.
Nether
Situated down or below; lying beneath, or in the lower part; having a lower position; belonging to the region below; lower; under; -- opposed to upper.
Headstone
The principal stone in a foundation; the chief or corner stone.
Pirogue
A dugout canoe; by extension, any small boat.
Atomize
To reduce to atoms, or to fine spray.
Glider
One who, or that which, glides.
Bludgeon
A short stick, with one end loaded, or thicker and heavier that the other, used as an offensive weapon.
Equipment
The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
Halter
One who halts or limps; a cripple.
Decreased
of Decrease
Frown
To contract the brow in displeasure, severity, or sternness; to scowl; to put on a stern, grim, or surly look.
Proximo
In the next month after the present; -- often contracted to prox.; as, on the 3d proximo.
Pagoda
A term by which Europeans designate religious temples and tower-like buildings of the Hindoos and Buddhists of India, Farther India, China, and Japan, -- usually but not always, devoted to idol ..
Cricket
An orthopterous insect of the genus Gryllus, and allied genera. The males make chirping, musical notes by rubbing together the basal parts of the veins of the front wings.
Bowelless
Without pity.
Ax
Alt. of Axe
Immoderation
Want of moderation.
Negligence
The quality or state of being negligent; lack of due diligence or care; omission of duty; habitual neglect; heedlessness.
Imperative
Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders.
Wellspring
A fountain; a spring; a source of continual supply.
Helm
See Haulm, straw.
Demeaning
of Demean
