Show that something is not true

The explanation or reason for a thing

Refers to a difficult situation for which there is no easy or possible solution

Has no equal because it is better than any other

To wave or swing something in a threatening way or excited manner.

word that refers to something that is remarkable in its deviation from what is usual or expected.

used to wish good health to one who sneezed

To destroy something and leave nothing of it; remove completely from memory

someone who is doing something without thought or plan

something that's strange in a way that seems unnatural

To make amends for with a good action or intent

The quality of being open, sincere, and honest

Someone who is very hard to please, or something that requires a lot of care, precision, and effort

Refers to force or threats to make someone do something

To anticipate something and prevent it

a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions

describe something that happens twice a year, or something that happens every two years.

something that serves as a check or stop

explanation of a word’s history—where the word came from and how it developed.

Does or involves a lot of sitting, can also mean not physically active

Something edible with a strong unpleasant smell or taste because it is no longer fresh.

Critical, sarcastic, or ironic in mood, temper, or tone.

A collection of animals specifically kept to be shown to the public; a varied mixture of things

Describes a person who is easily irritated and eager to fight

A mischievous goblin who plays tricks in children's stories

The quality of being faithful to someone, such as a partner or spouse, or a thing, such as one's country.

Something that is intended to reduce hostility or to gain favor or goodwill

An informational word that means ‘to depart quickly’

The quality of being confident or unafraid of punishment, in a way that seems rude or foolish; a reckless act

cannot tolerate or accept that person or thing if bad or "to accept without objection" and "to remain or continue."

The period of one's greatest prosperity, popularity, or vigor.

a pot in which metals or other substances are heated to a very high temperature or melted, a difficult test or challenge, or to a place or situation that forces people to change or make difficult decisions.

describes people and things that deviate from conventional or accepted usage or behavior, especially in odd or whimsical ways.

luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for, or to an instance of such luck.

describes someone or something having or showing a lack of awareness about the proper way to behave

To speak and write in an arrogant tone while using more words than necessary

To unite two or more things into one thing.

hell, or to the state of being in hell forever as punishment after death—in other words, damnation. It is usually used figuratively.

A name that someone (such as a writer) uses instead of their real name

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sanguine

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Someone who is confident and hopeful; or bloodred in color

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insinuate

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To say something in a subtle or indirect way; to gradually make (oneself) a part of a group, a person’s life, etc.

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griot

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Any class of musician-entertainers of western Africa whose performances include tribal histories and genealogies; a storyteller

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zoomorphic

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Describes things with the form of an animal

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flummox

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To confuse or perplex

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askance

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In a way that shows a lack of trust or approval.

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Jovial

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Moods, attitudes, or people that are full of joy

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