Vocabulary Words

noun, verb

One of a succession of niches or platforms, one above another, to hold ore which is thrown successively from platform to platform, and thus raised to a higher level. (+1 more)

noun, verb

A bustle of noise and excitement. (+5 more)

noun, verb

(by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life. (+7 more)

adjective, noun

Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice. (+5 more)

adjective, noun, verb

(typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone. (+15 more)

adjective

Showing contempt or scorn (+1 more)

noun

One who studies zoology.

noun

A treatise on this science. (+1 more)

noun

An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage. (+3 more)

verb

To burden with a legal claim or other obligation (+2 more)

noun

(general) An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation. (+2 more)

verb

To believe or assert on uncertain grounds.

adjective, noun

A hypothetical situation or proposition (+4 more)

adjective, noun

A component of a circuit that does not show up in a circuit's schematic but does show up in the circuit's behavior. (+3 more)

noun

Finery or elaborate dress. (+2 more)

adjective, noun

Of or relating to utility (+3 more)

verb

To make best use of (+7 more)

noun

Condition of favoring or liking (+3 more)

adjective, verb

Describing a crystal in which every atom or molecule is placed in the same relative position (+4 more)

adjective

commensurable sense 1 (+4 more)

verb

To avenge (+11 more)

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