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kabuki
“to be out of the ordinary”, kabuki can be interpreted as “avant-garde” or “bizarre” theatre.[1] The expression kabukimono (歌舞伎者) referred originally to those who were bizarrely dressed and swaggered on a street. an activity or drama carried out in real life in a predictable or stylized fashion, reminiscent of the Kabuki style of Japanese stage play.[1][3][4] It refers to an event that is designed to create the appearance of conflict or of an uncertain outcome, when in fact the actors have worked together to determine the outcome beforehand.
kachina
beneficent spirit-beings who came with the Hopis from the underworld. The underworld is a concept common to all the Pueblo Indians. It is a place where the spirits or shades live: the newly born come from there and the dead return there the Hopis began impersonating them, wearing their masks and costumes, and imitating their ceremonies in order to bring rain, good crops, and life’s happiness.
kaffir
It is used in South Africa to refer to a black person. Now widely considered an offensive ethnic slur, it was formerly a neutral term for South African blacks.
kaffe klatch
A casual social gathering for coffee and conversation.
kaftan
a variant of the robe or tunic, versions of which have been worn by several cultures around the world for thousands of years. It is of ancient Mesopotamian origin and is often worn as a coat or overdress, usually reaching to the ankles, with long sleeves. It can be made of wool, cashmere, silk, or cotton, and may be worn with a sash.
kaffiyeh
a traditional Middle Eastern headdress fashioned from a square scarf, usually made of cotton. It is typically worn by Arabs, Kurds and some Turks.
It is commonly found in arid regions as it provides protection from sunburn, dust and sand. Its distinctive standard woven checkered pattern may have originated in an ancient Mesopotamian representation of either fishing nets or ears of grain,[1] but the true origin of the pattern remains unknown.
kahuna
a “priest, sorcerer, magician, wizard, minister, expert in any profession
kanzen
completely/perfectly
kaposis sarcoma
a cancer that causes patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin, in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat or in other organs. Symptom of AIDS
katana
a long, single-edged sword used by Japanese samurai.
katzenjammer
meaning “cat’s wail” (caterwaul) and hence “discordant sound”, sometimes used to indicate a general state of depression or bewilderment. It has also been used as a term for a hangover, with the sufferer’s groans of discomfort being humorously likened to a wailing cat.
kedge
to move (a ship) by means of a line attached to a small anchor dropped at the distance and in the direction desired
keeshond
any of a Dutch breed of compact medium-sized dogs that have a dense heavy grayish coat and a foxy head.
kemp
a coarse hair or strand of hair, esp one in a fleece that resists dyeing
ken
Range of vision.
kenosis
the ‘self-emptying’ of one’s own will and becoming entirely receptive to God’s divine will.
kerfuffle
A to-do or fuss:
kern
adjust the spacing between (letters or characters) in a piece of text to be printed.
2.
design (metal type) with a projecting part beyond the body or shank.
ketosis
the body is burning fats instead of carbohydrates
kewpie
A small, fat-cheeked, wide-eyed doll with a curl of hair on top of the head
key grip
Before filming begins, he attends location scouts and meets the Director of Photography to determine what additional tools (location-specific motor vehicles, dollies, cranes, mounts, etc.) will be needed, orders and preps required equipment, and transports equipment to the filming location.[2] Once on set, he coordinates with the electric and camera departments alongside the Director of Photography to control lighting and camera movement and setup.[
kibbutz
a collective community in Israel that was traditionally based on agriculture
kibitz
to talk to someone in a friendly and informal way. : to watch other people and make unwanted comments about what they are doing.
kick pleat
an inverted pleat extending upward a short distance from the hemline at the back of a narrow skirt.
kiln
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying something, especially one for firing pottery, calcining limestone, or baking bricks
kilter
proper or usual state or condition
kim chi
a vegetable pickle seasoned with garlic, red pepper, and ginger that is the national dish of Korea
kimono
a loose, wide-sleeved robe, fastened at the waist with a wide sash, characteristic of Japanese costume. 2. a woman’s loose dressing gown
kiosk
a small store in a building or on the street where things (such as newspapers or candy) are sold. : a small structure that provides information and services
kismet
a power that is believed to control what happens in the future
kiva
a large chamber, often wholly or partly underground, in a Pueblo Indian village, used for religious ceremonies and other purposes
klatch
a gathering characterized usually by informal conversation.
klaxon
a loud electric horn, formerly used on automobiles, trucks, etc., and now often used as a warning signa
klesmer
A traditionally itinerant Jewish folk musician of eastern Europe performing in a small band, as at weddings.
2. The Jewish folk music played by small, traditionally itinerant bands.
klinefelter’s syndrome
the presence of an extra X chromosome in a male. adversely affects testicular growth, and this can result in smaller than normal testicles. This can lead to lower production of the sex hormone testosterone. Itmay also cause reduced muscle mass, reduced body and facial hair, and enlarged breast tissue. The effects of vary, and not everyone with it develops these signs and symptoms.
It often isn’t diagnosed until adulthood. Most men with Klinefelter syndrome produce little or no sperm. But assisted reproductive procedures may make it possible for some men with Klinefelter syndrome to father children.
kludge
A system, especially a computer system, that is constituted of poorly matched elements or of elements originally intended for other applications
knell
to summon or to ring especially for a death, funeral, or disaster : toll. 2. : to sound in an ominous manner
knickers
Long bloomers formerly worn as underwear by women and girls
knife pleat
A type of sharply pressed pleating, especially in a skirt or kilt, in which all of the folds are turned in one direction, with each pleat being three layers of fabric thick
knish
a small round or square of dough stuffed with a filling (as potato) and baked or fried
knout
a heavy scourge-like multiple whip, usually made of a bunch of rawhide thongs attached to a long handle, sometimes with metal wire or hooks incorporated.
knuckle
to apply oneself vigorously and earnestly; become serious // an angle or protrusion at the intersection of two members or surfaces, as in the timbers of a ship or in a roof
knurl
a small projecting knob or ridge, especially in a series around the edge of something.
koan
A puzzling, often paradoxical statement, anecdote, question, or verbal exchange, used in Zen Buddhism as an aid to meditation and a means of gaining spiritual awakening.
korsakoff’s syndrome
a neurological disorder caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the brain or viral encephalitis[1]. Its onset is linked to chronic alcohol abuse or severe malnutrition, or both. anterograde amnesia, inability to form new memories
retrograde amnesia, severe loss of memories formed before the onset of the condition
confabulation, that is, invented memories which are then taken as true due to gaps in memory sometimes associated with blackouts
minimal content in conversation
lack of insight
apathy - the patients lose interest in things quickly and generally appear indifferent to change.
kulak
a wealthy or prosperous peasant, generally characterized as one who owned a relatively large farm and several head of cattle and horses and who was financially capable of employing hired labour and leasing land. Before the Russian Revolution of 1917, they were major figures in the peasant villages. They often lent money, provided mortgages, and played central roles in the villages’ social and administrative affairs.
kurgan
a type of burial mound or barrow, heaped over a burial chamber, often of wood.[1] These are mounds of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.
kurtosis
Used generally in the statistical field, kurtosis describes trends in charts. A high one portrays a chart with fat tails and a low, even distribution, whereas a low one portrays a chart with skinny tails and a distribution concentrated toward the mean.
kvetch
to complain, especially chronically.
kyrie
A brief responsive prayer used as the first item in the Ordinary of the Roman Catholic Mass or in any of various other Christian liturgies, traditionally beginning with the Greek words Kyrie eleison (“Lord, have mercy”).
kouros
an ancient Greek statue of a nude male youth standing with the left leg forward and arms at the sides.
ra
The ancient Egyptian sun god, the supreme deity represented as a man with the head of a falcon crowned with a solar disk and uraeus.
rabble
ordinary or common people who do not have a lot of money, power, or social status.
rabid
having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something.
rack (v)
to cause to suffer torture, pain, anguish, or ruin
3
a : to stretch or strain violently
b : to raise (rents) oppressively
rack-and-pinion
a type of linear actuator that comprises a pair of gears which convert rotational motion into linear motion. A circular gear called “the pinion” engages teeth on a linear “gear” bar called “the rack”; rotational motion applied to the pinion causes the rack to move, thereby translating the rotational motion of the pinion into the linear motion of the rack.
raconteur
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.
radial
arranged or having parts arranged in straight lines coming out from the center of a circle
radula
a chitinous band in the mouth of most mollusks, set with numerous, minute, horny teeth and drawn backward and forward over the floor of the mouth in the process of breaking up food.
raffish
unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner.
raga
a melodic framework for improvisation and composition.
raglan sleeves
a set-in sleeve that starts at the neck of the garment, with a slanting seam from neckline to armhole.
ragout
A well-seasoned meat or fish stew, usually with vegetables. 2. A mixture of diverse elements.
raillery
friendly joking about or with somebody
raison d etre
the thing that is most important to someone or something : the reason for which a person or organization exists
rake
a man who is habituated to immoral conduct, particularly womanising. Often he was also prodigal who wasted his (usually inherited) fortune on gambling, wine, women and song, incurring lavish debts in the process. Comparable terms are “libertine” and “debauchee”.
rakish
Having a trim, streamlined appearance; smart; jaunty; dashing:
ramekin
a small, usually round bowl that has steep sides and that is used for cooking and serving food for one person
rampart
Fortification. a broad elevation or mound of earth raised as a fortification around a place and usually capped with a stone or earth parapet.
ramrod
a metal bar that is used to push explosive material down into the barrel of some old-fashioned guns.
rankle
(of unpleasant feelings, experiences, etc.) to continue to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment within the mind; fester; be painful.
rape oil
Traditional and other uses have been for lamp oils, soap making, high-temperature and tenacious high-erucic acid lubricating oils, and plastics manufacturing.
rappel
descend a rock face or other near-vertical surface by using a doubled rope coiled around the body and fixed at a higher point.
rapproachement
(especially in international relations) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
rasp
a coarse file, used mainly on wood, having separate conical teeth // to speak in a way that sounds rough or harsh.
ratchet
A mechanism consisting of a pawl that engages the sloping teeth of a wheel or bar, permitting motion in one direction only. // A diva, mostly from urban cities and ghettos, that has reason to believe she is every mans eye candy. Unfortunately, she’s wrong.
rathe
(of a person or their actions) prompt and eager.
(of flowers or fruit) blooming or ripening early in the year.
ratiocinate
To reason methodically and logically.
ratlines
any of the small transverse ropes attached to the shrouds of a ship so as to form the steps of a rope ladder
rattan
a plant with very long, strong stems that are woven together to make baskets, furniture, etc
rattletrap
something (such as a car) that is old, noisy, and not in good condition
rayon
fabrics are soft, smooth, cool, comfortable, and highly absorbent, but they do not insulate body heat, making them ideal for use in hot and humid climates, although also making their handfeel cool and sometimes almost slimy to the touch
reality
the true situation that exists : the real situation
: something that actually exists or happens : a real event, occurrence, situation, etc.
realpolitik
a system of politics based on a country’s situation and its needs rather than on ideas about what is morally right and wrong
ream
a large quantity of something, typically paper or writing on paper.
rebus
a riddle or puzzle made up of letters, pictures, or symbols whose names sound like the parts or syllables of a word or phras
recalcitrant
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
recessional
a hymn sung while the clergy and choir process out of church at the end of a service.
reckoning
a person’s view //the action or process of calculating or estimating something
recondite
(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.
recriminate
make counteraccusations.
rectitiude
morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness
recumbent
(especially of a person or human figure) lying down.
recursive
characterized by recurrence or repetition, in particular.
relating to or involving the repeated application of a rule, definition, or procedure to successive results.
COMPUTING
relating to or involving a program or routine of which a part requires the application of the whole, so that its explicit interpretation requires in general many successive executions.
red herring
something, especially a clue, that is or is intended to be misleading or distracting.
redline
drive with (a car engine) at or above its rated maximum rpm.
refuse (a loan or insurance) to someone because they live in an area deemed to be a poor financial risk.
redolent
strongly reminiscent or suggestive of (something).
reductive
tending to present a subject or problem in a simplified form, especially one viewed as crude.
reeve
a local administrative agent of an Anglo-Saxon king. 2. : a medieval English manor officer responsible chiefly for overseeing the discharge of feudal obligations.
refectory
a dining room, especially in monasteries, boarding schools, and academic institutions. One of the places the term is most often used today is in graduate seminaries.
referrent
the thing that a word or phrase denotes or stands for.
refract
he change in direction of propagation of a wave due to a change in its transmission medium. The phenomenon is mainly in governance to the law of conservation of energy and momentum. Due to change of medium, the phase velocity of the wave is changed but its frequency remains constant.
refractory
resistant to stimulus; stubborn or unmanageable.
refusenik
a person in the former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate, in particular, a Jew forbidden to emigrate to Israel.
2.
a person who refuses to follow orders or obey the law, especially as a protest.
regatta
a boat race, as of rowboats, yachts, or other vessels. 2. an organized series of such races.
regimen
a prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
rehoboam
enlarger of the people), son of Solomon by the Ammonite princess Naamah // Rehoboam was stricken with a running sore as a punishment for the curse which David had invoked upon Joab (II Sam. iii. 29) when he prayed that Joab’s house might forever be afflicted with leprosy and running sores
reify
make (something abstract) more concrete or real.
rejigger
to change or rearrange in a new or different way, especially by the use of techniques not always considered ethical
relativism
the doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context, and are not absolute.
relaxin
A hormone that is produced during pregnancy that facilitates the birth process by causing a softening and lengthening of the cervix and the pubic symphysis (the place where the pubic bones come together). Relaxin also inhibits contractions of the uterus and may play a role in determining the timing of delivery.
releve’
A position in which the dancer rises from any position to balance on one or both feet on at least demi-pointe, or possibly full pointe
relict
a thing that has survived from an earlier period or in a primitive form.
remand
To send or order back, especially: a. To send back (a person) into legal custody, as to a jail or prison.
renal
Having to do with the kidney.
reproach
address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment.
reseau
a network or grid.
a plain net ground used in lacemaking.
a reference marking pattern on a photograph, used in astronomy and surveying.
resorption
the process or action by which something is reabsorbed.
remit
to send (money) as a payment. : to cancel or free someone from (a punishment, debt, etc.)
remoulade
a condiment invented in France usually aioli- or mayonnaise-based. Although similar to tartar sauce, it is often more yellowish (or reddish in Louisiana), often flavored with curry, and sometimes contains chopped pickles or piccalilli. It can also contain horseradish, paprika, anchovies, capers and a host of other items. While its original purpose was possibly for serving with meats, it is now more often used as an accompaniment to seafood dishes
remuda
a herd of horses from which ranch hands select their mounts. The word is of Spanish derivation, for “change of horses” and is commonly used in the American West. The person in charge is generally known as a wrangler.
renege
go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.
repography
The process of reproducing, reprinting, or copying graphic material especially by mechanical, photographic, or electronic means.
resistor
a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element. They act to reduce current flow, and, at the same time, act to lower voltage levels within circuits.
restenosis
literally means the recurrence of stenosis, a narrowing of a blood vessel, leading to restricted blood flow.
retentive
(of a person’s memory) having the ability to remember facts and impressions easily.
2.
(of a substance) able to absorb and hold moisture
retiarus
a Roman gladiator who fought with equipment styled on that of a fisherman: a weighted net (rete, hence the name), a three-pointed trident (fuscina or tridens), and a dagger (pugio). He was lightly armoured, wearing an arm guard (manica) and a shoulder guard (galerus). Typically, his clothing consisted only of a loincloth (subligaculum) held in place by a wide belt, or of a short tunic with light padding. He wore no head protection or footwear.
reticle
a series of fine lines or fibers in the eyepiece of an optical device, such as a telescope or microscope, or on the screen of an oscilloscope, used as a measuring scale or an aid in locating objects.
retina
a light-sensitive layer of tissue, lining the inner surface of the eye. The optics of the eye create an image of the visual world on it (through the cornea and lens), which serves much the same function as the film in a camera. Light striking the retina initiates a cascade of chemical and electrical events that ultimately trigger nerve impulses.
retort
say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.
retrousse
adj. (of a person’s nose) turned up at the tip, especially in an attractive way.
revanchism
a policy of seeking to retaliate, especially to recover lost territory.
reveille
a bugle call, trumpet call or pipes call most often associated with the military; it is chiefly used to wake military personnel at sunrise. T
reverb
electronically produced echo; an effect whereby the sound produced by an amplifier or an amplified musical instrument is made to reverberate slightly.
reverie
a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream.
rhapsody
a piece of music that is meant to express a lot of emotion and does not have a regular form. : a written or spoken expression of great enthusiasm, praise, etc.
rheostat
used in applications that require the adjustment of current or the varying of resistance in an electric circuit, it can adjust generator characteristics, dim lights, and start or control the speed of motors. Its resistance element can be a metal wire or ribbon, carbon, or a conducting liquid, depending on the application.
rheum
a watery fluid that collects in or drips from the nose or eyes.
rheumatism
The traditional term covers such a range of different problems that to ascribe symptoms to “” is not to say very much. Nevertheless, sources dealing with rheumatism tend to focus on arthritis.
rhizome
a continuously growing horizontal underground stem that puts out lateral shoots and adventitious roots at intervals.
rhomboid
an oblique-angled parallelogram with only the opposite sides equal. shoulder/back muscles
rhubarb
They are herbaceous perennials growing from short, thick rhizomes. They have large leaves that are somewhat triangular, with long fleshy petioles. They have small flowers grouped in large compound leafy greenish-white to rose-red inflorescences.
In culinary use, fresh raw petioles (leaf stalks) are crisp (similar to celery) with a strong, tart taste. Most commonly, the plant’s leaf stalks are cooked with sugar and used in pies and other desserts.
rhumb
a curve that crosses each meridian at the same angle. This curve is also referred to as a loxodrome (from the Greek loxos, slanted, and drome, path). Although a great circle is a shortest path, it is difficult to navigate because your bearing (or azimuth) continuously changes as you proceed. Followingthis line covers more distance than following a geodesic, but it is easier to navigate.
ribbed
having a pattern of raised bands.
rickets
the softening and weakening of bones in children, usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency.
rictus
a fixed grimace or grin.
riding crop
a short type of whip without a lash, used in horse riding, part of the family of tools known as horse whips.
riffle
A rocky shoal or sandbar lying just below the surface of a waterway. b. A stretch of choppy water caused by such a shoal or sandbar; to shuffle by dividing the deck in two, raising the corners slightly, and allowing them to fall alternately …
right ascension
the celestial equivalent of terrestrial longitude. Both measure an angle that increases toward the east as measured from a zero point on an equator.
romper
a young child’s one-piece outer garment.
rood screen
a common feature in late medieval church architecture. It is typically an ornate partition between the chancel and nave, of more or less open tracery constructed of wood, stone, or wrought iron.
ruling passion
an interest or concern that occupies a large part of someone’s time and effort.
rumble strip
also known as sleeper lines, rumple strips, audible lines,[1] “the corduroy,” and growlers, are a road safety feature to alert inattentive drivers of potential danger, by causing a tactile vibration and audible rumbling transmitted through the wheels into the vehicle interior.
rumple
give a creased, ruffled, or disheveled appearance to
rumpus
a noisy disturbance; a commotion.
runciple spoon
a sharp-edged fork with three broad curved prongs
rune
any of the characters in the alphabets that were used in ancient times by people of Northern Europe
running board
a narrow step fitted under the side doors of a car or truck. It aids entry, especially into high vehicles, and is typical of vintage cars
rusk
a dry, hard cookie that is eaten especially by young children
rusticate
go to, live in, or spend time in the country.
2.
fashion (masonry) in large blocks with sunk joints and a roughened surface.
rustle
make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper.
rutabaga
yellow turnip, or neep is a root vegetable that originated as a cross between the cabbage and the turnip. The roots are prepared for human food in a variety of ways, and the leaves can be eaten as a leaf vegetable.
ryu
a school or style in Japanese arts, especially in the martial arts.
rye
A cereal grass (Secale cereale) of cool climates, widely cultivated for its grain.
2. The grain of this plant, ground into flour or used in making whiskey and for livestock feed.
rigamarole
a long, complicated, and annoying process, description, etc.
rime
frost formed on cold objects by the rapid freezing of water vapor in cloud or fog.
rind
A tough outer covering such as bark, the skin of some fruits, or the coating on cheese or bacon
ringlet
a lock of hair hanging in a corkscrew-shaped curl.
2.
a brown butterfly that has wings bearing eyespots that are typically highlighted by a paler color.
rivet
a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.
roan
a coat color found in many animals, including horses, cattle and dogs. It is defined generally as an even mixture of white and pigmented hairs that do not “gray out” or fade as the animal ages
rocksteady
consistent in performance or behavior; “dependable in one’s habits”; “a steady-going family man”
rococo
used a more jocular, florid, and graceful approach to the Baroque. Their style was ornate and used light colours, asymmetrical designs, curves, and gold. Unlike the political Baroque, it had playful and witty themes. The interior decoration of rooms was designed as a total work of art with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, ornamental mirrors, and tapestry complementing architecture, reliefs, and wall paintings.
roe
the mass of eggs contained in the ovaries of a female fish or shellfish, typically including the ovaries themselves, especially when ripe and used as food.
the ripe testes of a male fish, especially when used as food.
rogation
days of prayer and fasting in Western Christianity
riparian
of, relating to, or situated on the banks of a river.
risible
such as to provoke laughter.
risotto
a north Italian rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. The broth can be derived from meat, fish, or vegetable. Many types of contain butter, wine and onion. It is one of the most common ways of cooking rice in Italy
riven
- To rend or tear apart. 2. To break into pieces, as by a blow; cleave or split asunder. 3. To break or distress (the spirit,
rob roy
A cocktail made with Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
rochet
a white vestment generally worn by a Roman Catholic or Anglican bishop in choir dress.
roil
to upset; make (a liquid) turbid or muddy by disturbing the sediment.
roister
enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way.
rolfing
a systematic approach to address goals for the theorized alignment and movement of various body areas.[11] The purpose is to educate the body to have better alignment within gravity.[9][12][13] Rolfers manipulate the fascia until they believe it is operating in conjunction with the muscles in a more optimal relationship
roman e clef
novel with a key, is a novel about real life, overlaid with a façade of fiction.[2] The fictitious names in the novel represent real people, and the “key” is the relationship between the nonfiction and the fiction.[3] This “key” may be produced separately by the author, or implied through the use of epigraphs or other literary techniques.[4]
roller bearing
a bearing similar to a ball bearing but using small cylindrical rollers instead of balls.
roman flueve
a set or series of novels which share common themes, characters, or settings, but where each novel has its own title and free-standing storyline, and can thus be read independently or out of sequence.
roquet
strike (another ball) with one’s own
roue
a debauched man, especially an elderly one.
roseate
optimistic; promising good fortune. rose-colored
rosin
a hard and slightly sticky substance that has various uses (such as to make the bows of violins and similar instruments move more easily across the strings)
rostrum
a raised platform on which a person stands to make a public speech, receive an award or medal, play music, or conduct an orchestra.
rote
mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned.
roto tiller
a landscaping implement with engine-powered rotating blades used to lift and turn over soil
rotunda
any building with a circular ground plan, sometimes covered by a dome. It can also refer to a round room within a building (a famous example being within the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.)
rough-hewn
not elegant; denoting wood or stone that has been cut with a tool such as an ax, so that its surface is not smooth.
roulade
a dish of filled rolled meat or pastry. Traditionally found in various European cuisines
rove
travel constantly without a fixed destination; wander.
ruff
a large round collar of pleated muslin or linen worn by men and women of the late 16th and early 17th centuries
2
: a fringe or frill of long hairs or feathers growing around or on the neck of an animal
rubberneck
the act of gawking or staring, usually stupidly and slack-jawed, at something of interest.
rubiginous
rust-colored.
rubric
a standard of performance for a defined population // a name or heading under which something is classified. : an explanation or a set of instructions at the beginning of a book, a test, etc
ruck
The undistinguished crowd or ordinary run of persons or things. 2. People who are followers, not leaders
ruction
a disturbance or quarrel.
unpleasant reactions to or complaints about something.
rudder
a primary control surface used to steer a ship, boat, submarine, hovercraft, aircraft, or other conveyance that moves through a medium (
ruderal
Colonizing or thriving in areas that have been disturbed, as by fire or cultivation. n. A species, especially a plant, that colonizes or thrives in disturbed areas.
ruinous
disastrous or destructive.
ibex
a wild goat with long, thick ridged horns and a beard, found in the mountains of the Alps, Pyrenees, central Asia, and Ethiopia.
ibis
a large wading bird with a long down-curved bill, long neck, and long legs.
ibid
meaning “in the same place”) is the term used to provide an endnote or footnote citation or reference for a source that was cited in the preceding endnote or footnote.
id
the part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes are manifest.
ichor
the fluid that flows like blood in the veins of the gods. a watery discharge from a wound
ideogram
a graphic symbol that represents an idea or concept.The red circle and bar is representing the idea of “no” or “not allowed”.
idiolect
an individual’s distinctive and unique use of language, including speech. This unique usage encompasses vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
igneous
Rocks formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten materials
ignominy
public shame or disgrace.
ilium
the uppermost and largest bone of the pelvis, and appears in most vertebrates including mammals and birds,
imago
the final and fully developed adult stage of an insect, typically winged.
PSYCHOANALYSIS
an unconscious, idealized mental image of someone, especially a parent, that influences a person’s behavior.
imbricate
arrange (scales, sepals, plates, etc.) so that they overlap like roof tiles.
imhotep
an Egyptian polymath[2] who served under the Third Dynasty king Djoser as chancellor to the pharaoh and high priest of the sun god Ra (or Re) at Heliopolis. He is considered by some to be the earliest known architect[3] and engineer[4] and physician in early history,[5] though two other physicians, Hesy-Ra and Merit-Ptah, lived around the same time. The full list of his titles is:[citation needed]
Chancellor of the King of Egypt, Doctor, First in line after the King of Upper Egypt, Administrator of the Great Palace, Hereditary nobleman, High Priest of Heliopolis, Builder, Chief Carpenter, Chief Sculptor, and Maker of Vases in Chief.
immaterial
unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant.
immure
enclose or confine (someone) against their will.
imp
a small creature that plays harmful tricks in children’s stories. : a child who causes trouble in a playful way : a mischievous child
impala
a graceful antelope often seen in large herds in open woodland in southern and East Africa.
impacted
growing under another tooth; pressed firmly together, in particular.
(of a fractured bone) having the parts crushed together.
(of feces) lodged in the intestine.
2.
strongly affected by something.
impassive
not feeling or showing emotion.
impasto
a technique used in painting, where paint is laid on an area of the surface (or the entire canvas) very thickly, usually thickly enough that the brush or painting-knife strokes are visible. Paint can also be mixed right on the canvas.
imperious
assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
impinge
advance over an area belonging to someone or something else; encroach. have an effect or impact, especially a negative one.
implicit
implied though not plainly expressed.
implode
collapse or cause to collapse violently inward.
2. Join array elements with a string
PHONETICS
utter or pronounce (a consonant) with a sharp intake of air.
importune
ask (someone) pressingly and persistently for or to do something.
imprecation
a spoken curse.
impresario
a person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas.
impressionism
applying paint in small touches of pure colour rather than broader strokes, and painting out of doors to catch a particular fleeting impression of colour and light. The result was to emphasise the artist’s perception of the subject matter as much as the subject itself.
This is a style in which the artist captures the image of an object as someone would see it if they just caught a glimpse of it. They paint the pictures with a lot of color and most of their pictures are outdoor scenes. Their pictures are very bright and vibrant. The artists like to capture their images without detail but with bold colors.
imprimatur
from Latin, “let it be printed”) is, in the proper sense, a declaration authorizing publication of a book. a person’s acceptance or guarantee that something is of a good standard.
impudent
not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
impunity
exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.
impute
represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute. ascribe (righteousness, guilt, etc.) to someone by virtue of a similar quality in another.
inamorata
a person’s female lover.
inborn
natural to a person or animal. known since birth
incandescent
passionate, brilliant, emitting light as a result of being heated.
inception
the time at which something begins
inchmeal
by inches; little by little.
incipit
the opening words of a text, manuscript, early printed book, or chanted liturgical text.
incorrigible
(of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.
inculcate
teach (someone) an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction.
indemnify
compensate (someone) for harm or loss.
secure (someone) against legal responsibility for their actions.
indian rope trick
an Indian fakir who throws a rope to the sky, but the rope does not fall back to the ground. Instead it mysteriously rises until the top of it disappears into thin air, the darkness, the mist, whatever. Now, that would be trick enough for most people, but this one allegedly goes on. A young boy climbs the unsupported rope, which miraculously supports him until he disappears into thin air, the mist, the darkness, whatever. That, too, would be trick enough for most of us, but this one continues. The fakir then pulls out a knife, sword, scimitar, whatever and climbs the rope until he, too, disappears into thin air, mist, darkness, whateve
indole
a heterocyclic organic compound occurring in some flower oils, such as jasmine and orange blossom, in coal tar, and in fecal matter. Psilocin, psilocybin, reserpine, and strychnine belong to this group.
induction
The generation of electromotive force in a closed circuit by a varying magnetic flux through the circuit.
b. The charging of an isolated conducting object by momentarily grounding it while a charged body is nearby. The process of deriving general principles from particular facts or instances.
ineluctable
unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable.
infantalize
treat (someone) as a child or in a way that denies their maturity in age or experience.
infarct
a small localized area of dead tissue resulting from failure of blood supply.
infibulation
he surgical removal of the external female genitalia and the suturing of the vulva. It can also refer to placing a clasp through the foreskin in men
inflect
change the form of (a word) to express a particular grammatical function or attribute, typically tense, mood, person, number, case, and gender.
2.
vary the intonation or pitch of (the voice), especially to express mood or feeling.
information theory
Field of mathematics that studies the problems of signal transmission, reception, and processing. It stems from Claude E. Shannon’s mathematical methods for measuring the degree of order (nonrandomness) in a signal, which drew largely on probability theory and stochastic processes and led to techniques for determining a source’s rate of information production, a channel’s capacity to handle information, and the average amount of information in a given type of message. Crucial to the design of communications systems, these techniques have important applications in linguistics, psychology, and even literary theory.
infrared
(of electromagnetic radiation) having a wavelength just greater than that of the red end of the visible light spectrum but less than that of microwaves. Infrared radiation has a wavelength from about 800 nm to 1 mm, and is emitted particularly by heated objects.
ingenuous
(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.
inglenook
or chimney corner, is a small recess that adjoins a fireplace
inhere
exist essentially or permanently in.
(of rights, powers, etc.) be vested in a person or group or attached to the ownership of a property.
inimical
unfriendly, tending to obstruct or harm.
inlay
ornament (an object) by embedding pieces of a different material in it, flush with its surface.
inquiline
an animal that lives commensally in the nest, burrow, or dwelling place of an animal of another species. For example, some organisms such as insects may live in the homes of gophers and feed on debris, fungi, roots, etc.
insipid
lacking flavor, vigor, or interest
inset
a small map or picture that is shown on or next to a larger map or picture in order to show more detail.
insoucient
showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent.
insufflate
to blow or breathe (something) in.
2.
Medicine/Medical. to blow (air or a medicinal substance) into some opening or upon some part of the body.
3.
Ecclesiastical. to breathe upon, especially upon one being baptized or upon the water of baptism
intaglio
the family of printing and printmaking techniques in which the image is incised into a surface, and the incised line or sunken area holds the ink. It is the direct opposite of a relief print
intarsia
a woodworking technique that uses varied shapes, sizes, and species of wood fitted together to create a mosaic-like picture with an illusion of depth. It is created through the selection of different types of wood, using their natural grain pattern and color (but can involve the use of stains and dyes) to create variations in the pattern
intellectualism
the exercise of the intellect at the expense of the emotions.
PHILOSOPHY
the theory that knowledge is wholly or mainly derived from pure reason; rationalism.
intelsat
a global communications satellite network under international control. 2. a communications satellite launched by this organization.
intercession
the action of saying a prayer on behalf of another person.
interdict
prohibit or forbid (something).
interdigitate
(of two or more things) interlock like the fingers of two clasped hands.
interferon
Immune system cells in the body normally make small amounts of interferons as a way to communicate with each other. These celkls attach to other immune cells, activating them to help the body fight infections and tumors.
Man-made versions of these substances are sometimes used as a form of immunotherapy – they boost the body’s immune system to help it fight diseases, including cancer, of which may also slow the growth of tumor cells directly.
enfilade
a volley of gunfire directed along a line from end to end.
2.
a suite of rooms with doorways in line with each other.
interleukin
one produced by T cells in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation, acting to regulate the immune response. It stimulates the proliferation of T cells and the synthesis of other T cell–derived cytokines, stimulates the growth and cytolytic function of NK cells to produce lymphokine-activated killer cells, is a growth factor for and stimulates antibody synthesis in B cells, and may promote apoptosis in antigen-activated T cells; it is used pharmaceutically as an antineoplastic.
interloper
One that interferes with the affairs of others, often for selfish reasons; a meddler.
inernal exile
a state of comparative isolation imposed upon certain political dissidents within the former Soviet Union, in which the subject was forced to live in a remote and often unfamiliar place and in which freedom of movement and personal contact with family, friends, and associates were severely restricted.
internicene
destructive to both sides in a conflict.
interpoloate
insert (something) between fixed points. insert (words) in a book or other text, especially in order to give a false impression as to its date.
interstitial
situated within but not restricted to or characteristic of a particular organ or tissue —used especially of fibrous tissue and websites
intestate
not having made a will before one dies.
intransitive
not taking or having a direct object
intrapreneur
the act of behaving like an entrepreneur while working within a large organization.
invagination
a form or shape resulting from an infolded tissue.
invar
referring to its relative lack of expansion or contraction with temperature changes. used where high dimensional stability is required, such as precision instruments, clocks, seismic creep gauges, television shadow-mask frames,[3] valves in motors, and antimagnetic watches. In land surveying, when first-order (high-precision) elevation leveling is to be performed, the leveling rods used are made of Invar, instead of wood, fiberglass, or other metals. These struts were used in some pistons to limit their thermal expansion inside their cylinders.
inveigle
persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.
involuted
curled or curved inward (2) : having the edges rolled over the upper surface toward the midrib
ionic
A chemical bond between two ions with opposite charges, characteristic of salts.
ioof
global altruistic and benevolent fraternal organization derived from the British Oddfellows service organizations of the 18th century.[1] There are a number of explanations of the origin of the name – for example:
In 18th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called “Odd Fellows”.[1]
The Order is also known as “The Three Link Fraternity”, referring to the Order’s “Triple Links” logo – three links contain the letters F, L and T, (Friendship, Love and Truth).[1]
ipecac
the dried rhizome of a South American shrub, or a drug prepared from this, used as an emetic and expectorant.
iridescent
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.
irony
the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. a literary technique, originally used in Greek tragedy, by which the full significance of a character’s words or actions are clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character.
irrupt
enter forcibly or suddenly.
(of a bird or other animal) migrate into an area in abnormally large numbers.
ischium
the curved bone forming the base of each half of the pelvis.
isobar
an imaginary line or a line on a map or chart connecting or marking places of equal barometric pressure
isomer
each of two or more compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement of atoms in the molecule and different properties.
iyengar
a type of ashtanga yoga focusing on the correct alignment of the body, making use of straps, wooden blocks, etc. as aids to achieving the correct postures.
itenerate
(especially of a church minister or a judge) travel from place to place to perform one’s professional duty.
ithyphallic
(especially of a statue of a deity or other carved figure) having an erect penis.
iterate
to operate or be applied repeatedly, as a linguistic rule or mathematical formula
isthmus
a narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, connecting two larger bodies of land.
saber
a heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.
sabine river
a river flowing SE and S from NE Texas, forming the boundary between Texas and Louisiana and then through Sabine Lake to the Gulf of Mexico. About 500 miles (800 km) long.
sack dress
a loose, unbelted dress that hangs straight from the shoulder to the hemline
sacristy
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept and where the clergy vests.
saddle shoe
A flat casual shoe, usually white, having a band of leather in a contrasting color across the instep
sadism
The deriving of sexual gratification or the tendency to derive sexual gratification from inflicting pain or emotional abuse on others
saffron
he dried aromatic stigmas of this plant, used to color foods and as a cooking spice and dyestuff.
2. A moderate or strong orange yellow to moderate orange.
saga
a long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic.
sagen
a profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom. 2. someone venerated for the possession of wisdom, judgment, and experience
saguaro
A very large cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) of the Sonoran Desert, having ribbed upward-curving branches, white funnel-shaped flowers, and edible red fruit.
salaam
A ceremonious act of deference or obeisance, especially a low bow performed while placing the right palm on the forehead. 2
salacious
treating sexual matters in an indecent way and typically conveying undue interest in or enjoyment of the subject.
salchow
takeoff from a back inside edge of one foot. The rotation in the air is made in the direction of the curve of the take-off edge. The landing is made on the back outside edge of the foot opposite the one used for take-off.
salient
projecting beyond a line, surface, or level. b : standing out conspicuously : prominent; especially : of notable significance
sallow
a sickly, yellowish color:
sally
a sortie of troops from a besieged place upon an enemy. 2. a sudden rushing forth or activity. 3. an excursion or trip, usually off the main course.
salt flats
areas of flat land covered with a layer of salt.
salvia
experience can vary from a subtle, just-off-baseline state to a full-blown psychedelic experience. At higher doses users report dramatic time distortion, vivid imagery, encounters with beings, travel to other places, planets or times, living years as the paint on a wall or experiencing the full life of another individual. Needless to say these can be extremely powerful experiences and should only be attempted with a sitter. While most people remain unmoving during the experience, some individuals will attempt to get up and walk around while in a completely dissociated state.
While sub-threshold effects are somewhat innocuous–leading some people to be cavalier in subsequent experiences–once full effects are achieved, many people find S. divinorum to be unpleasantly overwhelming and more scary than fun. As has been found with pharmaceutical kappa-opioid agonists, salvia is aversive for many who try it.
salver
a tray, typically one made of silver and used in formal circumstances.
samadhi
or a short period of time you lose all human consciousness. In this state the conception of time and space is altogether different. For an hour or two hours you are completely in another world. You see there that almost everything is done. Here in this world there are many desires still unfulfilled in yourself and in others. Millions of desires are not fulfilled, and millions of things remain to be done.
samizdat
The secret publication and distribution of government-banned literature in the former Soviet Union. b. The literature produced by this system
samovar
an urn with a spigot at its base used especially in Russia to boil water for tea.
smasara
the indefinitely repeated cycles of birth, misery, and death caused by karma
samskara
he imprints left on the subconscious mind by experience in this or previous lives, which then color all of life, one’s nature, responses, states of mind, etc.[1] The Dictionary of Common Sanskrit Spiritual Words says, “Whenever an action is performed with the desire for a specific result (whether for oneself or another), it is created for that person. These accumulate and determine the situations with which we will be presented in the future and will influence the scope of future actions.
samson post
: a post resting on the keelson and supporting a deck beam of a ship
b : a post for use in securing a cable (as the anchor cable)
c : king post 2
2
: an upright post that supports the walking beam in an oil derrick
sanctimonious
making a show of being morally superior to other people.
sanctum
A private place where one is free from intrusion
sandhog
the slang term given to urban miners, construction workers who work underground on a variety of excavation projects in New York City.
sandman
a mythical character in central and northern European folklore who brings good dreams by sprinkling magical sand onto the eyes of people while they sleep at night. The grit leftover is his sand.
sand wasp
dig short tunnels into the ground in which to lay their eggs. Unlike most other wasps, their stings generally kill (and not just paralyze) the prey, so instead of stocking the cell first, then laying the egg, to retard spoilage sand wasps commonly lay the egg first, then supply fresh food to their young progressively, as the larvae grow. Once the larvae have gotten large enough, they pupate and emerge the following year as adults.
sang froid
composure or coolness, sometimes excessive, as shown in danger or under trying circumstances.
sapient
wise, or attempting to appear wise.
sapphic
of or relating to lesbians or lesbianism.
saracen
a generic term for Muslims widely used in Europe during the later medieval era.
sarcoma
a rare kind of cancer that grows in connective tissue – cells that connect or support other kinds of tissue in your body.
sardonic
grimly mocking or cynical.
sari
a South Asian female garment that consists of a drape varying from five to nine yards (4.57meters to 8.23meters) in length and two to four feet (60cm to 1.20m) in breadth that is typically wrapped around the waist, with one end draped over the shoulder, baring the midriff.
sarong
a large tube or length of fabric, often wrapped around the waist and worn by men and women throughout much of South Asia,[1] Southeast Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, the Horn of Africa, and on many Pacific islands. The fabric most often has woven plaid or checkered patterns, or may be brightly colored by means of batik or ikat dyeing.
sarsparilla
sometimes considered a type of root beer. first marketed in 1885 as a remedy for hangovers, headaches and morphine addiction
sashay
walk in an ostentatious yet casual manner, typically with exaggerated movements of the hips and shoulders.
sassafras
The fragrant oil distilled from the rootbark is extensively used in the manufacture of the coarser kinds of perfume, and for scenting the cheapest grades of soap. The oil used in perfumes is also extracted from the fruits. The wood and bark of the tree furnish a yellow dye. In Louisiana, the leaves are used as a condiment in sauces, and also for thickening soups; while the young shoots are used in Virginia for making a kind of beer. Mixed with milk and sugar, Sassafras Tea, under the name of ‘Saloop,’ could, until a few years ago, be bought at London streetcorners in the early mornings.
satay
A dish of Southeast Asia consisting of strips of marinated meat, poultry, or seafood grilled on skewers and dipped in peanut sauce.
satori
a Japanese Buddhist term for awakening, “comprehension; understanding”
satyriasis
uncontrollable or excessive sexual desire in a man.
sawtooth
having serrations : arranged or having parts arranged like the teeth of a saw
sawhorse
a beam with four legs used to support a board or plank for sawing. A pair can support a plank, forming a scaffold.[2] In certain circles, it is also known as a mule and a short one is known as a pony.[3]
saxifrage
known for their ability to grow and thrive on exposed rocky crags and in fissures of rocks. They are adapted to the full range of moisture conditions, but most grow in moist, shaded woodlands in northern cold and temperate regions.
scabbard
A sheath, as for a dagger, sword, or rifle.
scabies
A contagious skin disease caused by a parasitic mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) and characterized by intense itching
scalar
having only magnitude, not direction. A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, that is completely specified by its magnitude and has no direction.
scalawag
a young person causing trouble; a white Southerner acting in support of the reconstruction governments after the American Civil War often for private gain
scalene
all sides of different lengths. No sides are equal and no angles are equal.
scallop
To edge (cloth, for example) with a series of curved projections.
- To bake in a casserole with milk or a sauce and often with bread crumbs: scalloped potatoes.
- To cut (meat) into thin boneless slices.
scampi
large shrimp or prawns, especially when prepared or cooked.
a dish of shrimp or prawns, typically sautéed in garlic and butter and often topped with bread crumbs.
scant
barely or scarcely sufficient; especially : not quite coming up to a stated measure b : lacking in amplitude or quantity
scapula
Either of two flat, triangular bones forming part of the shoulder
scarab
roll dung into a ball as food and as a brood chamber in which to lay eggs that are later transformed into larvae. For these reasons the scarab was seen as a symbol of this heavenly cycle and of the idea of rebirth or regeneration. The Egyptian god Khepri, Ra as the rising sun, was often depicted as a scarab beetle or as a scarab beetle-headed man. The ancient Egyptians believed that Khepri renewed the sun every day before rolling it above the horizon, then carried it through the other world after sunset, only to renew it, again, the next day.
scat
vocal improvisation with wordless vocables, nonsense syllables or without words at all. This style of singing is a difficult technique that requires singers with the ability to sing improvised melodies and rhythms using the voice as an instrument rather than a speaking medium.
scenester
a person associated with or immersed in a particular fashionable cultural scene.
scepter
an ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty.
schema
A plan, outline, or model:
2. Psychology A pattern imposed on complex reality or experience to assist in explaining it, mediate perception, or guide response.
schlock
Something, such as merchandise or literature, that is inferior or poorly made.
schmaltz
music, art, etc., that is very sad or romantic in usually a foolish or exaggerated way
school marm
A person, male or female, who exhibits characteristics attributed to schoolteachers of the old times (as strict adherence to arbitrary rules, is strict on those who don’t comply to those rules, etc.)
sciatic nerve
of or relating to the hip.
scimitar
A curved Asian sword with the edge on the convex side.
scintillate
emit flashes of light; sparkle.
PHYSICS
fluoresce momentarily when struck by a photon or charged particle.
scion
a young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting.
a descendant of a notable family.
scission
the action or state of cutting or being cut, in particular.
BIOCHEMISTRY
breakage of a chemical bond, especially one in a long chain molecule so that two smaller chains result.
a division or split between people or parties; a schism.
scissor hood
a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze
sclerotic
becoming rigid and unresponsive; losing the ability to adapt.
scoliosis
an abnormal curving of the spine. Your spine is your backbone. It runs straight down your back. Everyone’s spine naturally curves a tiny bit. But people with this have a spine that curves too much. The spine might look like the letter “C” or “S.”
sconce
a candle holder, or a holder of another light source, that is attached to a wall with an ornamental bracket.
2.
a flaming torch or candle secured in a holder that is attached to a wall.
scooch
to move the buttocks over, around or up and down
scopy
indicating viewing, observation, or examination, typically with an instrument having a name ending in
scourge
a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.
scrapple
a mush of pork scraps and trimmings combined with cornmeal and wheat flour, often buckwheat flour, and spices. The mush is formed into a semi-solid congealed loaf, and slices it are then pan-fried before serving.
scrim
strong, coarse fabric, chiefly used for heavy-duty lining or upholstery.
THEATER
a piece of gauze cloth that appears opaque until lit from behind, used as a screen or backdrop.
a heatproof cloth put over film or television lamps to diffuse the light.
scrimshaw
The art of carving or incising intricate designs on whalebone or whale ivory. 2. A decorative article made by this art
scrivener
a clerk, scribe, or notary.
scruple
a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions.
2.
a very small portion or amount.
scud
to move or run swiftly especially as if driven forward
scullion
a kitchen servant who does menial work. 2. a low or contemptible person.
scumble
to make (as color or a painting) less brilliant by covering with a thin coat of opaque or semiopaque color applied with a nearly dry brush.
scupper
a hole in a ship’s side to carry water overboard from the deck.
an outlet in the side of a building for draining water.
scuttle
a metal container with a sloping hinged lid and a handle, used to fetch and store coal for a domestic fire.
seacock
A valve in the hull of a boat or ship that may be opened to let in or discharge water, as in filling or emptying a ballast tank
seagirt
surrounded by the sea
seamy
having the rough side of the seam showing; of or relating to unpleasant and usually illegal things (such as crime, drugs, etc.)
secant
a straight line that cuts a curve in two or more parts.
second growth
forest trees that come up naturally after removal of the first growth by cutting or by fire.
secular humanism
posits that human beings are capable of being ethical and moral without religion or a god.
sedan chair
a chair or windowed cabin suitable for a single occupant, also carried by at least two porters in front and behind, using wooden rails that pass through brackets on the sides of the chair.
sedative
allaying irritability or excitement; assuaging pain; lowering functional activity.
seismosaurus
an enormous, long-necked, whip-tailed, small-headed dinosaur. It measured about 130-170 feet (39-52 m) long and was roughly 18 feet (5.5 m) tall (measured from the ground to the top of the shoulder). may have weighed about 30 tons (roughly 60,000 pounds). It was among the longest land animals that ever lived.
sejant
(of an animal) sitting upright.
self-abasement
the belittling or humiliation of oneself.
self-annihilation
the annihilation or obliteration of self, especially as a process of mystical contemplation.
self-effacing
not claiming attention for oneself; retiring and modest.
self-pollination
- The transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma of the same flower; autogamy.
self-immolation
any intentional suicide “on behalf of a collective cause.”[1]
self-righteous
having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superior.
selvege
the edge of a fabric, especially one that is woven or knit so that it will not fray, ravel, or curl. b. An ornamental fringe at either end of an Oriental rug.
estoppel
a legal principle that stops someone from asserting a truth that is defined as contradictory to an already established truth.
semaphore
an apparatus for visual signaling (as by the position of one or more movable arms)
seminal
(of a work, event, moment, or figure) strongly influencing later developments.
semiotics
the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.
senescence
the condition or process of deterioration with age.
loss of a cell’s power of division and growth.
sensible
of a statement or course of action) chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
sentence adverb
an adverb or adverbial phrase that expresses a writer’s or speaker’s attitude to the content of the sentence in which it occurs (such as frankly, obviously ), or places the sentence in a particular context (such as technically, politically ).
sentry
a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place.
sepia
a reddish-brown color associated particularly with monochrome photographs of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
sepulcher
A burial vault.
2. A receptacle for sacred relics, especially in an altar.
seraglio
the women’s apartments (harem) in an Ottoman palace.
serape
a long blanket-like shawl, often brightly colored and fringed at the ends, worn in Mexico, especially by men.
seraphic
A celestial being having three pairs of wings.
2. seraphim Christianity The first of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology.
seriatim
taking one subject after another in regular order; point by point.
serotonin
A neurotransmitter that is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses. It can trigger the release of substances in the blood vessels of the brain that in turn cause the pain of migraine. Serotonin is also key to mood regulation; pain perception; gastrointestinal function, including perception of hunger and satiety; and other physical functions.
serrated
having or denoting a jagged edge; sawlike.
seth
Adam’s third son, given by God in place of the murdered Abel
sever
divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.
sexcapade
a sexual escapade; an illicit affair.
sidle
walk in a furtive, unobtrusive, or timid manner, especially sideways or obliquely.
sidereal
of or with respect to the distant stars (i.e., the constellations or fixed stars, not the sun or planets).
shifting cultivation
an agricultural system in which plots of land are cultivated temporarily, then abandoned and allowed to revert to their natural vegetation while the cultivator moves on to another plot.
shillelagh
a wooden walking stick and club or cudgel, typically made from a stout knotty stick with a large knob at the top, that is associated with Ireland
shim
a thin often tapered piece of material (as wood, metal, or stone) used to fill in space between things (as for support, leveling, or adjustment of fit).
shimmy
a kind of ragtime dance in which the whole body shakes or sways. a dance move in which the body is held still, except for the shoulders, which are alternated back and forth
shingle
A thin oblong piece of material, such as wood or slate, that is laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof or sides of a house or other building
shingles
An acute viral infection characterized by inflammation of the sensory ganglia of certain spinal or cranial nerves and the eruption of vesicles along the affected nerve path. It usually strikes only one side of the body and is often accompanied by severe neuralgia. Also called herpes zoster.
shinny
To climb in an awkward manner.
shinto
the indigenous religion of Japan consisting chiefly in the cultic devotion to deities of natural forces and veneration of the Emperor as a descendant of the sun
shirtwaist
originally a separate blouse constructed like a shirt; i.e., of shirting fabric with turnover collar and cuffs and a front button closure. In the later Victorian period the term became applied more generally to unlined blouses with relatively simple construction and usually of a cotton or linen fabric, but often highly ornamented with embroidery and lace.
shiva
the week-long mourning period in Judaism for first-degree relatives: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, and spouse. The ritual is referred to as “sitting.” Immediately after burial, people[1] assume the halakhic status of “avel” (Hebrew: אבל ; “mourner”). This state lasts for seven days, during which family members traditionally gather in one home (preferably the home of the deceased) and receive visitors. At the funeral, mourners traditionally tear an outer garment, a ritual known as keriah. This garment is worn throughout
shoal
a large number of fish swimming together. also a characteristically linear landform completely within or extending into a body of water. It is typically composed of sand, silt, and/or small pebbles.
shoetree
a device approximating the shape of a foot that is placed inside a shoe to preserve its shape, stop it from developing creases and thereby extend its use
shopworn
(of an article) made dirty or imperfect by being displayed or handled in a store.
shoulderholster
a gun holster worn under the armpit.
shroud
a cloth that is used to wrap a dead body. : something that covers or hides something.
shunt
o move (someone or something) to a different and usually less important or noticeable place or position
: to move (a train or railway car) from one track to another
shura
the process of decision-making by consultation and deliberation. Word
shyster
a slang word for someone who acts in a disreputable, unethical, or unscrupulous way, especially in the practice of law, politics or business
sibilate
utter with a hissing sound.
sibyl
any of certain women of antiquity reputed to possess powers of prophecy or divination
sickout
an organized absence from work by workers on the pretext of sickness.
side saddle
a form of equestrianism that uses a type of saddle which allows a rider (usually female) to sit aside rather than astride an equine.
sienna
n earth pigment containing iron oxide and manganese oxide. In its natural state, it is yellow-brown Along with ochre and umber, it was one of the first pigments to be used by humans, and is found in many cave paintings. Since the Renaissance, it has been one of the brown pigments most widely used by artists.
signet ring
a ring that is decorated with a special design and worn on the finger
slub
a lump or thick place in yarn or thread.
1.
(of fabric) having an irregular appearance caused by uneven thickness of the warp.
sorrel
a light bright chestnut horse often with white mane and tail
sotto voce
(of singing or a spoken remark) in a quiet voice, as if not to be overheard.
souffle
a food that is made with eggs, flour, and other ingredients (such as cheese, vegetables, fruit, or chocolate) and that is baked until its top rises
sitzkreig
Warfare marked by a lack of aggression or progress
sizzle
To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat. 2. To seethe with anger or indignation. 3. To be very hot: a summer day // One of the many slang terms for the drug OC, that is Oxycontin
sake
the good, advantage, or enhancement of some entity (as an ideal) // personal or social welfare, safety, or benefit
skald
a composer and reciter of poems honoring heroes and their deeds.
skeg
a sternward extension of the keel of boats and ships which have a rudder mounted on the centre line. The term also applies to the lowest point on an outboard motor or the outdrive of an inboard/outboard.
skein
a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted.
a tangled or complicated arrangement, state, or situation. a flock of wild geese or swans in flight, typically in a V-shaped formation.
23 skiddoo
popular during the 1920s. It generally refers to leaving quickly, being forced to leave quickly by someone else, or taking advantage of a propitious opportunity to leave, that is, “getting [out] while the getting’s good.” 23-23rd street/flatiron building
skiffle
a type of popular music with jazz, blues, folk, and roots influences, usually using homemade or improvised instruments.
skimmer
This remarkable adaptation allows them to fish in a unique way, flying low and fast over streams.[1] Their lower mandible skims or slices over the water’s surface ready to snap shut any small fish unable to dart clear.
skitter
move lightly and quickly or hurriedly.
draw (bait) jerkily across the surface of the water as a technique in fishing.
smelt
To melt or fuse (ores) in order to separate the metallic constituents. v.intr. To melt or fuse.
snood
A bag typically made of net fabric that is worn at the back of the head to keep a woman’s hair in place.
- A headband or fillet.
- A fleshy wrinkled fold of skin that hangs down over a turkey’s beak.
solecism
a breach of good manners; a piece of incorrect behavior.
solstice
an astronomical event that occurs twice each year as the Sun reaches its highest or lowest excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere
sop
food soaked in a liquid before being eaten
- a concession, bribe, etc, given to placate or mollify one’s feelings.
- a stupid or weak person
solution set
the set of values that satisfy a given set of equations or inequalities.
shako
a stiff military hat with a high crown and plume.
shale
A type of sedimentary rock composed chiefly of a combination of silt and clay. It may contain kerogen, a type of organic matter that yields oil and gas.
shamble
a slaughterhouse.
any place of carnage.
any scene of destruction:
any scene, place, or thing in disorder:
shammy
a type of porous leather that is favored for its gentle, non-abrasive composition and absorption properties. It has a range of uses:
shank
the straight, narrow part of a tool that connects the part that does the work with the part that you hold. : a piece of meat cut from the upper part of the leg
sharecropper
a system of agriculture in which a landowner allows a tenant to use the land in return for a share of the crops produced on the land.
shepherd’s crown
The five rays converging on the apex of the fossil resemble the ribs of a crown. According to Bassett (1982), shepherds may have come across these fossil echinoids, weathered out of the underlying chalk, while caring for their sheep on the downlands of southern England
shewbread
the 12 loaves of bread placed every Sabbath on a table in the sanctuary of the Biblical tabernacle and the Temple in Jerusalem as an offering by the priests
sick building syndrome
although people sometimes develop the symptoms while in other buildings that are occupied by lots of people, such as:
schools
libraries
museums flaws in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
sickle
An implement having a semicircular blade attached to a short handle, used for cutting grain or tall grass. 2. The cutting mechanism of a reaper or mower
simony
the buying or selling of a church office or ecclesiastical preferment
slag
stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore.
slattern
a dirty, untidy woman.
slatternly
untidy and dirty through habitual neglect
simulcast
a simultaneous transmission of the same program on radio and television, or on two or more channels.
sighting shot
a shot made to ascertain whether the sights of a firearm are properly adjusted; a trial shot.
shellpink
A delicate pale pink.
shellback
a person who has crossed the equator and been initiated in the traditional ceremony// an experienced sailor
slough
an area of soft, muddy ground; swamp or swamplike region.
2.
a hole full of mire, as in a road.
a condition of degradation, despair, or helplessness.
shellac
It is processed and sold as dry flakes (pictured at right) and dissolved in ethanol to make liquid shellac, which is used as a brush-on colorant, food glaze and wood finish. Shellac functions as a tough natural primer, sanding sealant, tannin-blocker, odour-blocker, stain, and high-gloss varnish. Shellac was once used in electrical applications as it possesses good insulation qualities and it seals out moisture. Phonograph (gramophone) records were also made of it during the 78-rpm recording era which ended in the west during the 1950s.
sheaf
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping.
