part two.
Theocracy (noun)
government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as
divinely guided
The Puritan government of Massachusetts in the 1600's and 1700's has been called a
theocracy.
Theological (adjective)
of, or relating to the study of God and his relation to the world
His continued skepticism, however, shaped his subsequent theological studies at
Crosier Theological Seminary in Chester, Pennsylvania, and at Boston University, where
he received a doctorate in systematic theology in 1955.
Theoretical (adjective)
about, involving, or based on a belief used as the basis for action
The causes of crime can be explained through several theoretical perspectives.
Therapists (adjective)
somebody trained to treat disease, disorders, or injuries, especially somebody who uses
methods other than drugs and surgery
According to therapists who specialize in Multiple Personality Disorder, the host (the
victim/survivor's basic personality) is not necessarily aware of the existence of these
alters.
Thermal (noun)
a rising body of warm air
When a hang-glider gets caught in a thermal, his aircraft will spiral upward for
hundreds of feet.
Thermonuclear (adjective)
of or relating to the transformations in the nucleus of atoms of low atomic weight as
hydrogen that require a very high temperature for their inception as in the hydrogen bomb
or in the sun
Fusion produces the energy of the sun and other stars and the explosive force of
thermonuclear weapons.
Thesis (noun)
a proposition advanced as an argument
The thesis of a reading passage determines the structure, so the structure, once a reader
begins to sense it, can lead him to the thesis.
Thievery (noun)
stealing something from a person or place
In Roman mythology, Mercury is the god of commerce, travel and thievery, the Roman
counterpart of the Greek god Hermes, the messenger of the Gods.
Thoroughfare (noun)
a course affording passage from one place to another
Situated close to busy thoroughfares, McDonald’s make its profits on high volume and
quick turnover.
Thrall (noun)
to make a slave of
Twenty thousand years ago, the Earth was held in thrall by a relentless ice age.
Threats (noun)
the expression of a deliberate intention to cause harm or pain
If such a multi-day sequence could be forecast, valuable lead time might be gained on
flooding threats.
Threshold (noun)
a level, point, or value above which something is true or will take place and below which it
is not or will not
Supporters and opponents alike agree the income threshold needs to be raised.
Thrive (verb)
to fare well; to grow rapidly and luxuriantly
Many businesses thrived while William Jefferson Clinton was President of the United
States.
Tide (noun)
something suggestive of running water
When it finally reaches the coast, a tsunami may appear as a rapidly rising or falling
tide, a series of breaking waves, or even a bore.
Tier (noun)
a row, rank, or layer of articles; especially: one of two or more rows, levels, or ranks
arranged one above another; a group of political or geographical divisions that form a row
across the map
The middle tier is serious candidates who have yet to catch fire: Joe Lieberman (despite
high name recognition in the polls), John Edwards (despite financial support from his
fellow trial lawyers and some creative speeches about specific issues) and Bob Graham.
Tilt (verb)
to slant or cause something to slant
Unstable areas may sometimes be identified by trees or telephone poles tilted at odd
angles, or by curved tree trunks.
Tip (verb)
to move from true vertical or horizontal; to shift the balance of power or influence
After one of several indecisive battles, probably in 1790, the balance was suddenly
tipped in favor of Kamehameha when a natural disaster struck.
Tissue (noun)
organic body material in animals and plants made up of large numbers of cells that are
similar in form and function and their related intercellular substances
They enter the heart of the palms and feed on the tender tissues within.
Titter (noun)
the act of laughing in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner
The aim of this site is to help you avoid low grades, lost employment opportunities, lost
business, and titters of amusement at the way you write or speak.
Token (noun)
something that represents, expresses, or is a symbol of something else
In several famous and controversial demonstrations, chimpanzees have been taught
some hand signs based on American Sign Language, to manipulate colored switches or
tokens, and to understand some spoken commands.
Tolerance (noun)
the acceptance of the differing views of other people, for example, in religious or political
matters, and fairness toward the people who hold these different views
The Constitution guarantees religious tolerance, which is why many people decided to
settle in America.
Toll (noun)
a grievous or ruinous price–especially: cost in life or health
By that time, she said, age and an assassination attempt had taken its toll on the man
who once proclaimed, ''Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.''
Ton (noun)
unit of weight equivalent to 2,000 pounds
Some of the wagons, on which the early pioneers depended, were capable of carrying up
to eight tons of supplies.
Topography (noun)
the features on the surface of a particular area of land
Things such as wind, temperature, relative humidity, topography, and fuel levels all
need to be taken into account.
Torch (noun)
a stick of wood dipped in wax or with one end wrapped in combustible material, set on fire
and carried, especially in the past, as a source of light
Forestry officials used drip torches to start the fire, avoiding large logs on the ground
that was home to small animals.
Torrential (adjective)
relating to large amounts of liquids such as water or lava
Sometimes a slow moving sequence of mesoscale convective systems will extend over
several days, causing torrential rains over a large area.
Torture (noun)
excruciating punishment; the act of subjecting another to extreme physical cruelty, as in
punishing
The Sun Dance was a type of self torture which included a loss of consciousness.
Totality (noun)
the state of being complete or total
At its worst, it could cause some to disagree with the totality of the comments.
Tout (verb)
to praise or recommend somebody or something enthusiastically
Jones and Dewey are respectively touted as prominent west coast and east coast
psychics.
Toxin (noun)
a poison produced by a living organism, especially bacteria, capable of causing disease and
also of stimulating the production within the body of antibodies to counter their effects
General causes for primary brain cancer can include a prior head injury, infections,
exposure to chemical toxins such as insecticides and fungicides and exposure to
radiation such as microwave or radio frequencies.
Tract (noun)
system of body parts or organs that collectively serve some purpose
Vomiting and diarrhea are dangerous and can cause damage to the digestive tract.
Traction (noun)
a pulling force exerted on something
The developing world is slower to catch on, but a movement by astronomers and
geoscientists in South Africa to establish a National Working Group to assess NEO
impact risk and mitigation is gaining traction.
Trait (noun)
a distinctive element
A unique trait to the Sperm Whale is that it can dive down deep into the ocean for long
periods of time.
Trance (noun)
a state in which somebody is dazed or stunned or in some other way unaware of the
environment and unable to respond to stimuli
Specialists generally believe that people with Multiple Personality Disorder may
experience any of the following: depression, mood swings, suicidal tendencies, sleep
disorders, headaches, amnesia, time loss, trances, and 'out of body experiences.
Transform (verb)
to change people or things completely, especially improving their appearance or usefulness
The pupae will require another 1.5 to 2 months before it transforms into an adult and
becomes a threat to the palms.
Transplantation (noun)
the act of moving something from one place into another
The transplantation of a pig heart into a human body revolutionized modern surgical
medicine.
Trap (verb)
to prevent air, gas, heat, or a fluid from escaping
Gases trapped in ice cores show the dramatic impact that human activities have had on
the planet since the Industrial Revolution.
Trauma (noun)
an extremely distressing experience that causes severe emotional shock and may have
long lasting psychological effects
Since the 1970s, therapists who believe in the reality of Multiple Personality Disorder
generally believe it to be caused by very severe abuse during childhood violence so
extreme that the child cannot absorb the trauma in its entirety.
Tread (verb)
to step or walk on or over
West Africa promised a peace force of at least 5,000 troops for Liberia if warring sides
halt fighting, and France suggested Saturday it was open to contributing troops _
stepping in where the United States, has so far declined to tread.
Treadmill (noun)
an automatic machine allowing runners to run in place
Because of the intense cold and snow, Minnesota long distance runners often use
treadmills during the winter.
Treaty (noun)
a formal contract or agreement negotiated between countries or other political entities
They have also identified spike representing fallout from stepped up atmospheric testing
that took place just prior to the 1963 Test Ban Treaty, which allowed for underground
tests only.
Trek (verb)
to make one's way arduously
The students had been missing since Saturday, when they trekked into the woods after
visiting the telescope.
Tremendous (adjective)
extremely large, powerful, or great
The fusion process released tremendous amounts of heat and light which could then
combat the compressing force of gravity; eventually, the two forces reached equilibrium.
Trend (noun)
a general tendency, movement, or direction
A growing trend toward emphasis on neural aspects of various cognitive processes has
spawned what is referred to as the Cognitive Neuropsychology track, with students
studying jointly in cognitive and in clinical neuropsychology.
Tribe (noun)
a group of people sharing a common ancestry
Sitting Bull and the Sioux realized they could not defeat the army alone, and they must
stand with other tribes.
Tributary (noun)
channeling material, supplies, into something more inclusive
Many tributaries flow into the Mississippi River, making it one of the longest rivers in
the world.
Trigger (verb)
to set something off, bring something about, or make something happen
Slab and other avalanches can be hard or soft, wet or dry and can be triggered
naturally or artificially.
Triumph (verb)
to conquer or win a victory over, as in battle or a competition
During the Civil War, the Union Army triumphed over the Confederate Army in the
bloodiest battle ever fought in American History.
Trough (noun)
a long shallow often v-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
In the 17
th
century, the Conestoga wagon had a trough attached to its rear end, so the
horses could feed.
Trounce (verb)
to render totally ineffective by decisive defeat
The San Antonio Spurs trounced the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs.
Tsunami (noun)
a long high sea wave caused by an earthquake on the ocean floor
Tsunamis are unlike wind generated waves, which many of us may have observed on a
local lake or at a coastal beach, in that they are characterized as shallow water waves,
with long periods and wave lengths.
Turmoil (noun)
a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
To escape the escalating turmoil, Church headquarters moved from New York to Ohio,
then to Missouri, and later to Illinois.
Twilight (noun)
the period between afternoon and nighttime
It recommended that drivers turn on their headlights at the first sign of twilight.
Ubiquitous (adjective)
ever present in all places
The Coconut Palm, considered to some as the Tree of Life, is a ubiquitous species to the
Pacific Islands.
Ultra cold (adjective)
marked by an extremely low temperature
To reduce the number of other effects that could create similar signals, physicists shield
the detector and keep it ultra cold.
Ultrafast (adjective)
marked by an extremely high rate of speed
A hydroelectric dam is built in mountainous land, where the water will have a steep drop
that will build up pressure to keep the turbines turning ultrafast.
Ultraviolet (adjective)
situated beyond the visible spectrum at its violet end used of radiation having a wavelength
shorter than wavelengths of visible light and longer than those of X rays
Some air pollutants have reduced the capacity of the atmosphere to filter out the sun's
harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Unanimous (adjective)
shared as a view by all of the people concerned, with nobody disagreeing
Adams helped draft the Declaration of Independence, secured its unanimous adoption
in Congress, and wrote his wife on July 3, 1776, that "the most memorable Epoch in the
History of America has begun."
Underbrush (noun)
shrubs, small trees, or other vegetation growing beneath the trees in a forest
If fires are always suppressed, dense underbrush soon becomes so abundant that a
simple spark can start a fire within minutes.
Underclassman (noun)
a member of the freshman or sophomore class in a school or college
Juniors, too, may have their math grades substituted for their test scores, though
underclassmen that did not pass will have to retake the exam.
Undercut (verb)
to offer to sell at lower prices than or to work for lower wages than a competitor
Even computer maker Gateway has joined the fray. It undercut competitors last fall
with its debut of a $3,000 42-inch plasma TV and promises to have a dozen other
plasma, LCD and rear-projection models for sale later this year.
Undergo (verb)
to participate in or partake of personally
Some patients suffering from chronic pain undergo hypnosis, a highly concentrated but
relaxed awareness, in which the perception of pain is altered.
Underlying (adjective)
arising from or going to the root of the source
Contrary to what is popularly believed, the underlying cause of the Civil War was the
issue of state rights.
Underpin (verb)
support, substantiate
Laws forbidding homosexual sex, once universal, now are rare. Those on the books are
rarely enforced but underpin other kinds of discrimination, lawyers for two Texas men
had argued to the court.
Undertook (verb)
to begin to do something or to set out on something
In 1770, Leopold and Wolfgang undertook a tour through Italy.
Undistinguished (adjective)
without definite or distinctive characteristics
Having undistinguished progeny, Abraham Lincoln was born of humble beginnings
Undulating (adjective)
having or causing to have a curved or sinuous form or surface
Sounds waves like other types of frequencies are often transmitted in an undulating
manner.
Unflattering (adjective)
not pleasingly suited to the wearer
Sweaters with stripes are unflattering to the wearer because they can make her look
fatter than she actually is.
Unfold (verb)
to be disclosed gradually
The details of the double murder unfolded during the three month trial.
Uniformity (noun)
a particular style or other feature that identifies somebody or something as a member of a
certain group
The tiny seeds of this tree are well known for their uniformity and consistent weight.
Unprecedented (adjective)
having no earlier parallel or equivalent
Collectively, these frozen archives give scientists unprecedented views of global climate
over the eons.
Unruly (adjective)
difficult to control, manage, discipline, or govern
Children with autism are not unruly kids who choose not to behave.
Unsustainable (adjective)
not capable of giving support or relief to
Misuse or depletion of the Earth’s treasures to meet those needs, for example
unsustainable logging, poor farming practices, and overfishing, threatens human life
and health around the world.
Unveil (verb)
to make public
In celebration of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art's 15th anniversary on
the National Mall, the museum unveiled a major interior redesign of its entrance
pavilion on October 3.
Upgrade (verb)
to raise the quality of
America's Bicentennial gift from the people of West Germany, the Einstein Planetarium
has been upgraded to include a first-of-its-kind, Sky Vision™ dual digital projection
system and six-channel digital surround sound.
Uphold (verb)
to keep from yielding or failing during stress or difficulty
The war had overthrown peace-time standards and ideals, and not even President
Woodrow Wilson could uphold them.
Upholstered (adjective)
relating to materials such as fabric, padding, and springs used to make a soft covering
especially of a seat
A cross between fast-food and restaurant dining, the family restaurant, characterized by
its soft lights, upholstered booths, and food prepared to order, is the fastest growing
phenomenon in the food service industry today.
Uplift (verb)
to raise the spirits of
Accentuating the positive uplifts a worker, which can increase the productivity of a
workforce.
Upright (adjective)
standing vertically or straight upward
According to legend, St Francis was observed standing upright in his tomb after his
death. Zurbaran attempted to capture the fact that it is a corpse by painting a somewhat
frightening face.
Uprising (noun)
an act or instance of rising up, especially a usually localized act of popular violence in
defiance usually of an established government: rebellion
In the office, however, a booming subwoofer may trigger an uprising among your
coworkers.
Upturn (adjective)
overturned completely; to turn or cause to turn from a vertical or horizontal position
Due to the massive wind-driven waves, the ship was upturned, hence causing all on
board the ship to drown.
Upward (adjective)
in, to, or toward a higher place, level, or position
The eyes are staring upward and the lips are parted.
Urbanity (noun)
refined, effortless beauty of manner, form, and style
Mark Twain, known for his urbanity and his artistic integrity, developed a love for
writing about the South.
Utilize (verb)
to put into action or use
To best utilize a writing center tutor, a student should take a copy of the writing
assignment and have a rough draft ready for review.
Vacuous (adjective)
devoid of serious occupation : idle; marked by lack of ideas or intelligence: stupid
Even if, in the end, all they collectively learn is that a household of African twenty
something’s can be as self-obsessed, vacuous and obnoxious as reality-television
contestants in other parts of the world.
Vaguely (adv)
in a way that is not detailed or exact
We find relationships that are vaguely reminiscent of the way biologists can group
species into families, and these in turn into the larger classes, phyla, and so on.
Vain (adjective)
excessively proud, especially of your appearance
In a pungent diary, vivid letters, learned tracts, and patriotic speeches he revealed
himself as a quintessential Puritan, patriarch of an illustrious family, tough minded
philosopher of the republic, sage, and sometimes a vain, stubborn, and vitriolic partisan.
Valve (noun)
a device controlling the flow of liquid through a pipe
“Lefty loosey” and “righty tighty” is a saying which helps one to remember how to turn a
valve on or off.
Vaporized (adjective)
characterized as converting (as by the application of heat or by spraying) into a substance
in the gaseous state as distinguished from the liquid or solid state
Treating these states of matter differently in the simulation could explain another
peculiar aspect of the moon's composition: its dearth of easily vaporized "volatile"
compounds such as water.
Varied (adjective)
showing or characterized by many different forms or kinds
She said that it can be found over varied country, embracing the mountains up to
altitudes of 8000 ft, the seacoasts levels, inland plains, desert areas.
Vast (adjective)
of extraordinary size and power
The ocean is believed to be a vast storehouse of natural resources, the exploitation of
which depends on three factors: knowledge of geology, advances in technology, and the
legal protection for investments of national governments or private industry.
Veiled (adjective)
obscured as if by a veil: disguised
At the time, the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Organization for
Women opposed a guardian for the fetus, calling such a proposed move a veiled attempt
by the governor to eliminate the possibility of an abortion.
Velocity (noun)
the speed at which something moves, happens, or is done
As the body is crushed into a smaller and smaller volume, the gravitational attraction
increases hence the escape velocity gets bigger.
Venerable (adjective)
calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments; broadly: conveying an
impression of aged goodness and benevolence; impressive by reason of age
Like the steam engine, the internal-combustion engine has a long and venerable
history.
Venom (noun)
a poisonous fluid produced by an animal and injected by a bite or sting in order to
immobilize prey or defend itself.
The venom of the rattlesnake is injected through fangs which fold back when the mouth
is closed.
Venture (verb)
to take a risk in the hope of gaining advantage
Some businesspersons venture in real estate and the stock market as possible ways of
getting a lucrative return on their investments.
Verdant (adjective)
green with growing plants
Locusts prefer warm, damp, verdant places in which they settle, feed, and reproduce.
Verity (noun)
the quality of being true or real
More than simply a renowned Mississippi writer, the Nobel Prize winning novelist and
short story writer is acclaimed throughout the world as one of the greatest writers of the
twentieth century, one who transformed his "postage stamp" of native soil into an
apocryphal setting in which he explored, articulated, and challenged "the old verities
and truths of the heart."
Vertebrate (noun)
any of the class of animals having a backbone as a distinguishing anatomical feature
Rhipidistian fishes eventually gave rise to all land vertebrates.
Vertically (adverb)
at a right angle to the horizon or to level ground
Tsunamis can be generated when the sea floor abruptly deforms and vertically
displaces the overlying water.
Vibrant (adjective)
full of or characterized by a lively, emphatic, eager quality
Having a vibrant personality, Gus Sanderson is liked by everyone he knows at work.
Viewpoint (noun)
a personal perspective from which somebody considers something
While healthcare strategies abound from diverse viewpoints and divergent professional
groups, no one strategy has all the answers to reform the medical healthcare enterprise.
Vigorous (adjective)
extremely strong and active, physically and mentally
A pamphlet entitled A Dissertation on the Canon and the Feudal Law and town
instructions denouncing the Stamp Act (1765) marked him as a vigorous, patriotic
penman, and, holding various local offices, he soon became a leader among
Massachusetts radicals.
Virtually (adv)
near to in quantity or amount
Except for dietary fibers (nuts, husks, bran, celery strings and such), our gut
disassembles virtually everything we eat into smaller components that our body can
use.
Virtuoso (noun)
a musician who shows exceptional ability, technique, or artistry
Both children played the keyboard, but Wolfgang became a violin virtuoso as well.
Virus (noun)
anything that is injurious, destructive, or fatal
Smallpox, influenza, polio, rabies, and measles are diseases caused by viruses.
Vivid (adjective)
producing strong and distinct mental images
In a pungent diary, vivid letters, learned tracts, and patriotic speeches he revealed
himself as a quintessential Puritan.
Volatile (adjective)
characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
The Consumer Price Index, the most widely used gauge of U.S. inflation, was unchanged
last month, the Labor Department said. But the so called core CPI, which strips out
volatile food and energy prices, climbed 0.3 percent after two consecutive flat readings.
Volume (noun)
a single book that belongs to a set of books
Among her volumes of poetry are A Brave and Startling Truth (Random House, 1995),
The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou (1994), Wouldn't Take Nothing for My
Journey Now (1993), Now Sheba Sings the Song (1987), I Shall Not Be Moved (1990), and
Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Die (1971), which was nominated for the
Pulitzer prize.
Vomit (verb)
to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth as a result of a series of
involuntary spasms of the stomach muscles
Bulimia nervosa, on the other hand, is when a person consumes large amounts of food,
but then induces vomiting or diarrhea in an attempt to avoid weight gain.
Vortex (noun)
any whirling motion or mass; a whirlpool or whirlwind
Scientists Christopher Davis, Stanley Trier, and colleagues have also gained new insight
on a type of low pressure center that connects one mesoscale convective vortex to the
next.
Vow (noun)
a solemn promise or assertion; specifically : one by which a person is bound to an act,
service, or condition
A spouse may feel that he or she is fulfilling wedding vows.
Voyage (noun)
a course or period of traveling by other than land routes
Henry sent out more than 50 expeditions but went on none of these voyages himself.
Wandering (adjective)
leading the life of a person or animal without a fixed home; moving from place to place
To survive the ice ages, man learned to anticipate and to adapt to the habits of animals,
including their wandering migrations.
Wanton (adjective)
merciless, inhumane
There are reports that several hundred innocent civilians have been killed in fighting in
and around Monrovia and of wanton destruction of property and widespread looting.
Wares (noun)
manufactured articles; goods
Because there was a colonial preference for imported wares and because there were bad
economic conditions, the glass business of Caspar Wistar failed in 1774.
Warrant (verb)
to be proper or sufficient occasion for
When conditions warranted, gold and silver miners arrived in California.
Wary (adjective)
trying attentively to avoid danger, risk, or error
People wary of aggressive drivers make good defensive drivers who are less likely to
have an accident.
Watery (adjective)
lower than normal in strength or concentration due to a mixture
Once all the "good stuff" is removed from the small intestine, our gut passes the
indigestible watery gruel that is left to the colon.
Waver (verb)
to become unsure or begin to change from a previous opinion
Although he never wavered in his devotion to colonial rights and early committed
himself to independence as an unwelcome last resort, Adams's innate conservatism made
him determined in 1770 that the British soldiers accused of the Boston Massacre receive a
fair hearing.
Webcast (noun)
a transmission of sound and images (as of an event) via the World Wide Web
She also answered questions during a live webcast from children around the world.
White-collar (adjective)
of, relating to, or constituting the class of salaried employees whose duties do not call for
the wearing of work clothes or protective clothing
More white-collar workers would lose eligibility due to new language that redefines
what qualifies as professional, executive and administrative work.
Wholesale (adjective)
without discrimination; having no particular pattern, purpose, organization, or structure
The wholesale evolutionary restructuring of some reptiles over a period of thousand of
years equipped the new animals to escape their predators and to find food more easily.
Widespread (adjective)
existing or happening in many places, or affecting many people
Earlier studies of firefighter mortality that did not identify brain cancer as a cause of
death were done before the widespread introduction of plastics in the 1950s.
Wield (verb)
to exert one's authority
Yet he wielded political power virtually to the end, prevailing upon President Bush to
appoint his 29 year old son, Strom Jr., as U.S. Attorney in South Carolina in 2001.
Windmill (noun)
a building with a set of wind driven revolving sails or blades attached to the site of its roof
that drive a grinding machine inside
In more modern times in the United States, windmills were erected as the West was
developed during the late 19th century.
Wipe out (verb)
to destroy completely: annihilate
On the other hand, the general public in developing countries has a host of other
problems than the possibility that a large bolides could wipe out mankind
Withdrawal (noun)
the act of taking money from a bank account, or the amount of money taken out
That a withdrawal of $35,000 was made after his wife’s murder is evidence that the
suspect is a flight risk.
Wizardry (noun)
the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events
It was once believed that witchcraft and wizardry was practiced among some of the
citizens of Salem, Massachusetts.
Wobbly (adjective)
lacking stability
Home buying has jumped as borrowing costs plummet, providing support to a wobbly
economy.
Woe (noun)
a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
An economist at Fannie Mae, the top source of U.S. housing finance, said accounting
woes at the second largest such financing source, Freddie Mac, had little impact on
mortgage lending over the last week.
Wound (verb)
to cause or inflict an injury to the body (as from violence, accident, or surgery) that
involves laceration or breaking of a membrane (as the skin) and usually damage to
underlying tissues
In a surprise attack, Little Turtle's forces killed or wounded about 900 American
soldiers.
Wreath (noun)
something–usually made of some type of plant–intertwined into a circular shape
The Russian president also visited Westminster Abbey where he laid a wreath on the
Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
Wreckage (noun)
broken and disordered parts or material from something
One man died in the wreckage of a flattened workshop and seven other people were
injured in Deshler, about 75 miles southwest of Lincoln near the Kansas line
Wretchedness (noun)
a state of prolonged anguish and privation
That many poets such as Edgar Allen Poe suffered wretchedness beyond anyone’s
imagination served as inspiration for their verses.
Wring (verb)
to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid; to extract
or obtain by or as if by twisting and compressing
The rule would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which were the first law
preventing employers from wringing 60-hour work weeks from their rank-and-file
without compensation.
Yield (noun)
a product; especially: the amount or quantity produced or returned
The introduction of machinery to farming vastly improved crop yields.
Zone (noun)
an area regarded as separate or kept separate, especially one with a particular use or
function
It is learned that a city-state is a region consisting of one or more historic central cities
surrounded by cities and towns which have a shared identification, function as a single
zone for trade, commerce and communication, and are characterized by social,
economic and environmental interdependence.
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