TIPS for English (37): Words(II) (D)

·   Barge (pronounced bɑːdʒ) = (noun) a long flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on canals and rivers, either under its own power or towed by another. See http://www.gobarging.com/images/bargefleet-img.jpg              and https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/P%C3%A9nicheRecyclageFerrailles2008De%C3%BBle2.jpg/220px-P%C3%A9nicheRecyclageFerrailles2008De%C3%BBle2.jpg   For a gentleman living in a barge See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMKJR5n4gLw // e.g., After checking into their hotel when they arrive, they can stroll up to where the many canal barges are moored // (verb) Move forcefully or roughly. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfb2_h0qh_s // e.g., ‘I can't just barge into a private garden.’/// Barge in = (verb) intrude or interrupt rudely or awkwardly e.g., ‘Sorry to barge in on your cozy evening!’

·   Unprecedented (pronounced ʌnˈpres.ɪ.den.tɪd) = (adjective) never done or known before e.g., The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence.// e.g., Despite its budget and nearly unprecedented number of release prints, Ginger Snaps feels like a very collaborative effort.// e.g., The mixed economy boomed, bringing unprecedented prosperity to the middle and working classes.

· Morass (pronounced məˈræs) = (noun) something that is extremely complicated and difficult to deal with and makes any progress almost impossible e.g., The morass of rules and regulations is delaying the start of the project (*) // e.g., She would become lost in a morass of lies and explanations.// e.g., The minister said he hoped to streamline and simplify what he called the morass of laws governing alcohol sales, many of which pre-date the Irish State./// An area of muddy or boggy ground. Synonyms = quagmire, swamp, bog, marsh.// See  http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/635379/varieties/heroImageLarge.jpg and http://www.sttff.net/pictures/BlackMorass.jpg and http://img05.deviantart.net/b0fa/i/2011/139/6/7/morass_by_caitlin_cat-d3gpsrc.jpg // e.g., In midwinter, the track beneath this bridge became a muddy morass.

·    Quagmire (or mire) (pronounced ˈkwɒɡ.maɪər)= (noun) A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot. Synonym = morass.// See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Vasyugan_Swamp.jpg and https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/ARG-2016-Aerial-Tierra_del_Fuego_%28Ushuaia%29%E2%80%93Valle_Carbajal_01.jpg  and http://frogsaregreen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Irwin-Quagmire-Land-Lily-Pads.jpg and https://milliethom.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/quagmire_-_geograph-org-uk_-_1425200.jpg   // e.g., Torrential rain turned the building site into a quagmire.

·   Marsh = swamp = bog – (similar meaning but not exactly the same) See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/Wye_Marsh_panorama1.jpg and https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/Culbin_Salt_Marsh_-_geograph.org.uk_-_185128.jpg and https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/Prairie_Pothole_Wetlands.jpg  and http://images.wisegeek.com/swamp-close-up-of-two-trees.jpg

·    Moss = (noun) A small flowerless green plant that lacks true roots, growing in low carpets or rounded cushions in damp habitats and reproducing utilizing spores released from stalked capsules. See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f8/Tionesta-ac-moss2.jpg/1200px-Tionesta-ac-moss2.jpg and https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Moss_Gametophytes_Sporophytes.JPG and https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/RedMoss.jpg  and https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Taiwan_2009_JinGuaShi_Historic_Gold_Mine_Moss_Covered_Retaining_Wall_FRD_8940.jpg  and  http://2ff8n03drmib1b12373aauek-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/assets/images/Art/Moss/moss%20trees.jpg // e.g., The trees are overgrown with vines and moss./// A bog, especially a peat bog. See http://www.outdoorconservation.eu/images/sitecontent/projects/full_9B02ECF1-C0B7-CC03-0C9025FA4B3DD295.gif and https://www.lancswt.org.uk/sites/default/files/images/PICT0005.JPG // My comment: peat moss is called sphagnum. // e.g., Thanks to the efforts of the fire brigade the peat below the mosses did not catch fire and damage was limited to the surface vegetation of around 6% of the mosses./// (verb) Cover with moss e.g., ''We would have had difficulty identifying it as a logging site as the stumps were mossed and the beech seedlings and undergrowth were abundant.''

·    Peat = (noun) a brown material consisting of partly decomposed vegetable matter forming a deposit on acidic, boggy, ground, which is dried for use in gardening and as fuel. See http://assets.inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2010/04/peat-moss.jpg and https://www.glendoick.com/pubd/images/upd/14d5c8810aa-peat-resized.1400.jpg   and http://www.yourdictionary.com/images/definitions/lg/10308.peat.jpg   // e.g., Mulch plants with leaf mold or peat.

·  Mulch = (noun) A material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil. For garden mulch See  http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2012/05/15/101588002.jpg.rendition.largest.ss.jpg and http://theselfsufficientliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/types-of-mulch3-640x360.jpg?x74756    and https://fthmb.tqn.com/CIUe8pdhUCkJWozZr2ysHgYuJ_4=/5000x3300/filters:no_upscale():fill(transparent,1)/newspaper-mulch-kill-grass-big-56a583073df78cf77288ab15.jpg  // e.g., 'Cover with shredded bark mulch, straw, hay or evergreen boughs to protect them over the winter.'/// (verb) Treat or cover with mulch e.g., Mr. Smith said there is a range of things people can do to save water, including mulching the garden and covering swimming pools to reduce evaporation.

·   Bog = (noun) an area of wet, muddy ground that is too soft to support a heavy body. See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Volo_Bog_open-water_center.JPG and  http://www.nhdfl.org/uploads/NHB%20photos/book_0018a.jpg For a peat bog. See http://sectionhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/thumbskeep/2013/06/P1050391-0012.jpg  and https://media.mnn.com/assets/images/2017/08/peat_bog_national_park.jpg.838x0_q80.jpg  // e.g., A peat bog.// e.g., The island is a wilderness of bog and loch./// (verb)= (be/get bogged down) Be or become stuck in mud or wet ground e.g., The family Rover (jeep) became bogged down on the beach road.// e.g., The potential danger he faced was highlighted last night as police said an unnamed British tourist died after his car got bogged down in loose sand in Western Australia's Great Sandy Desert.///  Be prevented from making progress in a task or activity e.g., ‘You must not get bogged down in detail.’ // e.g., Time and time again they were bogged down by wasted opportunities.///  Bog off = (informal) (verb; no object) (UK English) Go away e.g., ‘I told him to bog off.’ /// Bog in = (verb; no object) (Australian and New Zealand English) Start a task enthusiastically e.g., If he saw a trucker in difficulty, he would just bog in and give a hand.

·      Loch (pronounced lɒk) = (noun) an arm of the sea, especially when narrow or partially landlocked. (My comment: it is usually in Scotland – I think you all know the ‘Loch Ness Monster ‘Nessie’ of Loch Ness lake – See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/46/Lochneska_poboba_museumofnessie.jpg/220px-Lochneska_poboba_museumofnessie.jpg  ) See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Loch_Shiel_2.jpg  and http://www.ayrshirescotland.com/Loch-Doon/Wee-Hill-of-Craigmulloch-view-to-Loch-Doon.jpg   // e.g., Not the wild fish of our rivers, lochs, lakes and sea; there the sportsman should harvest just an occasional fish when the stocks are adequate to allow it.

·  Ramp = (noun) a sloping surface joining two different levels, as at the entrance or between floors of a building. See https://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/6794102/Guardian-Gear-Portable-Skid-resistant-Black-Plastic-Vehicle-Pet-Ramp-P14330386.jpg  and https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/64/20/c4/6420c43bf3b96e26932e2c495dd62581.jpg   // e.g., A wheelchair ramp. See http://keystonemobility.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Wheelchair-ramps.jpeg // An upward bend in a stair rail.///  Ramp something up = increase the level or amount of something sharply e.g., The company has moved into new quarters in order to ramp up production.// e.g., The level of violence is ramping up.

·    Spree = (My comment: most are familiar with the phrase ‘killing spree;’ others may be more familiar with ‘shopping spree!’) (noun) A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind. For a shopping spree See and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUSptNRp9g  and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsD55K94sP8  // e.g., He went on a six-month crime spree.// e.g., A shopping spree.// e.g., A killing spree.// e.g., One killed and eight injured in a shopping center stabbing spree in Poland.// For killing spree See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtkjhgcEN_0 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AbUFjdfkjg  and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_0AiSVpQAo   and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnk7EFDi3DI /// (dated) A spell of unrestrained drinking. For a drinking spree See  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0oZQYWCwpg  and  http://www.tripexperienceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Munich_Germany_tripexperienceblog.jpg   // e.g., Crews were seldom going ashore and therefore seldom going on the spree./// (verb) (no object) (dated) Take part in a spree e.g., ‘They don't want work, they're too busy spreeing!’

· Brawl = (noun) a rough or noisy fight or quarrel. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1A6kke_o_c  and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO6OnvojvrI and  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4QGH3A2UXk   and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVTRzc_blo8 // e.g., He had got into a drunken brawl in a bar.// e.g., A street brawl.

·  Mayhem (pronounced ˈmeɪ.hem) = (noun) violent or extreme disorder; chaos. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXuUzfA2HOI and  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06yAN4uR424      and   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azu2P825w70 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjREB_XST9A // e.g., Complete mayhem broke out.// e.g., High spirits often get out of control and lead to violence and mayhem.

·  Seep = (verb) (of a liquid) flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdbBuDpBaHY  // e.g., Water began to seep through the soles of his boots.// e.g., Blood was slowly seeping out of his body./// (US English) A place where petroleum or water oozes slowly out of the ground. For oil seeping See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBKZjALU18w and  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XchBm-fQbQo

·   Stark = (adjective) severe or bare in appearance or outline e.g., The ridge formed a stark silhouette against the sky.// e.g., Gray chairs and a dull gray carpet give the visiting area a stark, lifeless appearance./// Unpleasantly or sharply clear e.g., The stark reality of life for millions of young people.// e.g.,  His position on civil rights is in stark contrast to that of his liberal opponent.// e.g., ‘A battery of psychological tests administered to me at this time tells the story of my mental status in a stark manner that clearly outlines my assets and deficits.’/// Complete; sheer e.g., He came running back in stark terror. // e.g.,  She's a master of surprise, able in the wink of an eye to transport the reader from tranquil normality to stark terror./// Physically strong or powerful e.g., The dragoons were stark fellows./// Stark naked = (phrase) Completely naked.

·    Sheer (pronounced ʃɪə) = (adjective) nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis) e.g., He giggled with sheer delight.// e.g., Marriage is a sheer hard work./// (especially of a cliff or wall) Perpendicular or nearly so e.g., The sheer ice walls.// e.g., Two miles south of Stonehaven, this impressive ruin sits on a flat peninsula with sheer cliffs on three sides./// (of fabric) diaphanous; very thin e.g., Sheer white silk chiffon.// e.g.,  ‘Then, sew a sheer fabric, such as organdy, into a slip-on case with a graceful 3-inch flange.’/// (adverb) Perpendicularly e.g., The ridge fell sheer, in steep crags.// e.g., This reef then plunges sheer for another 10m (meters) or so to the bottom of the channel.///  (noun) A very fine or diaphanous fabric or article e.g., ‘I put up the new curtains and sheers.’// e.g., She ditched her glossy sheers while pregnant./// (verb) (typically of a boat or ship) swerve or change course quickly e.g., The boat sheered off to the beach further up the coast.// e.g.,  River users say that the measures do not address the real problem of the bridge itself and claim fully laden petrol barges could sheer off mudbanks close by and plow into it./// Avoid or move away from an unpleasant topic e.g., His mind sheered away from images he didn't want to dwell on./// (noun) A sudden deviation from a course, especially by a boat e.g., The vessel apparently, through something having gone wrong with the steering gear, took a sudden sheer to port, ran out of the channel and grounded on the edge of it./// The upward slope of a ship's lines towards the bow and stern.

·   Diaphanous (pronounced dʌɪˈaf(ə)nəs) = (adjective) (especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent. Synonym:  sheer. See https://vg-images.condecdn.net/image/mQLZRaM7lMe/crop/405 and http://www3.pictures.stylebistro.com/gi/Disney+ABC+Television+Group+2012+TCA+Summer+nwLglyvDurel.jpg   and https://media.brides.com/photos/580e75772e8f16de77cdc778/master/w_767,c_limit/2016_bridescom-Runway-October-rivini-by-rita-vinieris-wedding-dresses-fall-2017-Large-rivini-by-rita-vinieris-wedding-dresses-fall-2017-014.jpg  // e.g., A diaphanous dress of pale gold.

·  Perpendicular = (adjective) At an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface. See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Perpendicular-coloured.svg/1200px-Perpendicular-coloured.svg.png  and http://en.citizendium.org/images/6/6f/Perpendicular_%28geometry%29.png   /// Denoting the latest stage of English Gothic church architecture, prevalent from the late 14^th to mid-16^th centuries and characterized by broad arches, elaborate fan vaulting, and large windows with vertical tracery. See http://www.britainexpress.com/images/attractions/editor/churches/Skirlaugh-6796.jpg  // e.g., The handsome Perpendicular church of St. Andrew./// (noun) A straight line at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface e.g., ‘At each division, draw a perpendicular representing the surface line.’

· Swerve = (verb) change or cause to change direction abruptly. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LreWfR_p__M  and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTe7rP4PW6w // e.g., A lorry swerved across her path.// e.g., Nick swerved the motorcycle around the corner.

·    Backlash = (noun) a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development e.g., A public backlash against racism.// e.g., Politicians will face a severe public backlash if power shortages occur./// (mass noun) Recoil arising between parts of a mechanism./// A degree of play between parts of a mechanism e.g., Typical gearbox backlash in these systems is 2°.

·     Leash (pronounced liːʃ) = (noun) a strap or cord for restraining and guiding a dog or other animal; a lead (lead in UK English) See https://www.myraddog.com/sites/default/files/release-run-3.jpg and http://www.dogsbestlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dog-leash.jpg and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjub9dCBiv8   /// A restraint e.g., Her bristling temper was kept on a leash./// Strain at the leash = be eager to begin or do something e.g., By this time we were straining at the leash to get away.

·    Lead (with the meaning of ‘leash’) = (noun) (UK English) A strap or cord for restraining and guiding a dog or other domestic animal; a leash e.g., The dog is our constant walking companion and is always kept on a lead.

·    Unleash = (verb) cause a strong or violent force to be released or become unrestrained e.g., The failure of the talks could unleash more fighting.// e.g., His comment unleashed a storm of protest in India.// Release a dog from a leash.

·   Upturn = (noun) an improvement or upward trend, especially in economic conditions or someone's fortunes e.g., An upturn in the economy.// e.g.,  The fund will be focused on selecting good quality companies in the expectation of an upturn in fortunes./// (usually as adjective ‘upturned’) (verb with object) Turn something upward or upside down e.g., A sea of upturned faces.

·   Ranger = (noun) a keeper of a park, forest or area of countryside. (My comment as an Aussie guy: in Australia, the word ranger usually refers to park rangers; in the US, apart from park rangers, it may refer to police or army rangers). For park ranger See https://images2.onionstatic.com/clickhole/2584/7/16x9/600.jpg and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5KKqH8Uh78  // e.g., Park rangers./// A member of a body of armed men. For army rangers See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/U.S._Army_Rangers%2C_assigned_to_2nd_Battalion%2C_75th_Ranger_Regiment%2C_prepare_for_extraction_on_Fort_Hunter_Liggett%2C_California%2C_Jan._30%2C_2014.jpg and  https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/84/33/9a/84339adbcede62a87d32971dad39d031.jpg For police rangers See https://www.wapcyc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/police_rangers-768x576.jpg     and    http://www.geocities.ws/sa_policerangers/parade.gif  (you all know Power Rangers. See https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D1Ycfx8lkdQ/maxresdefault.jpg   and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kIe6UZHSXw  ) // e.g., The blue-uniformed rangers rode in perfect formation as they focused their military might on the outlaws.

·   Deputy = (noun) a person who is appointed to undertake the duties of a superior in the superior's absence (My comment: I guess you all know from the movies the 'Deputy Sheriff') e.g., His deputy has been largely running the business for the past year.// e.g., The deputy prime minister.// e.g., Deputy Sheriff'./// A parliamentary representative in certain countries e.g., The communists had numbered 300 out of the 500 deputies.

·  Yield (pronounced jiːld (my comment: the ‘j’ here sounds like ‘y’)) = (verb) produce or provide a natural, agricultural, or industrial product e.g., The land yields grapes and tobacco.// e.g. Yield of crops./// Produce or generate a result, gain, or financial return e.g., This method yields the same results./// Give way to arguments, demands, or pressure e.g., The Western powers now yielded when they should have resisted.// e.g., He yielded to the demands of his partners./// (of a mass or structure) give way under force or pressure e.g., He reeled into the house as the door yielded./// (noun) An amount produced by an agricultural or industrial product e.g., The milk yield was poor.

·    Yielding = (adjective) (of a substance or object) giving way under pressure; not hard or rigid e.g., He dropped on to the yielding cushions.// e.g., ‘We collapse in a disappointing heap on the yielding sand.’/// (of a person) Complying with the requests or desires of others e.g., A gentle, yielding person.///  (in combination) Giving a product or generating a financial return of a specified amount e.g., Higher-yielding wheat.

·     Irrigation (not to be confused with ‘irritation’) = (mass noun) the supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically through channels. See https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/6d/29/6e/6d296eaa5958e4d4f16ebc5735f31814.jpg  and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqC5xcHj80c // e.g., The river supplies water for irrigation of crops.

·      Desolation (vs) Dissolution

·    Desolation = (noun) A state of complete emptiness or destruction e.g., The stony desolation of the desert.// e.g., The trek (= a long, arduous journey, especially one made on foot) from Pyongyang (= the capital of North Korea), across some 10,000 kilometers of Siberian desolation, took 12 days./// Great unhappiness or loneliness e.g., In choked desolation, she watched him leave.

·  Dissolution  (not to be confused with ‘desolation’) = (noun)  the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body e.g., The dissolution of their marriage.// e.g., The Prime Minister asked the queen for a dissolution of Parliament.// e.g., The dissolution of the former Eastern Bloc.

·     Block (vs.) Bloc

·   Block = (noun) distance between 2 roads (in US English)// a piece of hard material// a large tall building// a group of things// something that blocks a tube or opening (^^).

·  Bloc = (noun) a combination of countries, parties, or groups sharing a common purpose e.g., A center-left voting bloc.// e.g., The dissolution (not ‘desolation’) of the former eastern bloc (the part of Eastern Europe that was under the influence of communist Russia).

·   Confederation =  (noun) an organization which consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league e.g., A confederation of trade unions./// A more or less permanent union of states with some or most political power vested in a central authority e.g., Canada became a confederation in 1867.

·   Confederate (pronounced: a) Adjective and noun: kənˈfɛd(ə)rət. b) Verb: kənˈfɛdəreɪt/ = (My comment: I guess most know the word ‘confederates’ from movies related to the US civil war) = (adjective) (pronounced kənˈfɛd(ə)rət) Joined by an agreement or treaty.// Synonyms: federal.// e.g., Some local groups united to form confederate councils.// e.g., Foreign affairs, defense, monetary matters, and communication would be entrusted to a confederate government elected by all citizens./// Relating to the Confederate States of America. For the confederate flag See  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Flag_of_the_Confederate_States_of_America_%281861-1863%29.svg and https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/24/Flag_of_the_Confederate_States_of_America_%281863-1865%29.svg   // e.g., The Confederate flag./// (noun) (pronounced kənˈfɛd(ə)rət)  A person one works with, especially in something secret or illegal; an accomplice e.g., It follows that awareness that one of X's confederates might commit murder is sufficient to convict X as an accomplice, with a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment.// e.g., ‘Where was his confederate, the girl who had stolen Tom's wallet?’ /// A supporter of the Confederate States of America e.g., He is, for example, an ardent apologist for Robert E. Lee, regarding him and other Confederates as American heroes.// e.g., That's exactly how the slaveholding Confederates described the Civil War, and how diehard ‘southern patriots’ describe it today./// (verb with object) (pronounced kənˈfɛdəreɪt) (usually as adjective confederated) = Bring states or groups of people into an alliance e.g., Switzerland is a model for the new confederated Europe.// e.g., This system of ‘confederating’ states was far more successful than the Greek idea of domination and submission. (My politically incorrect comment: however, even today people are against confederate states as nationalism prevails and people insist on the domination and submission pattern belonging to particular spheres of influence. Even Europe hasn’t transformed to a federation, but instead has divided to the high-speed Central European countries and the low speed of Southern Europe; all dominated by Germany). 

·  Ardent (pronounced ˈɑːd(ə)nt) = (adjective) Very enthusiastic or passionate e.g., An ardent supporter of the conservative cause.// e.g., He has never played rugby but is an ardent fan and a supporter of the game.

·   Proclamation = (noun) A public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance e.g., The issuing by the monarch (pronounced ˈmɒnək) of a proclamation dissolving Parliament./// The public or official announcement of an important matter e.g., The government restricted the use of water by proclamation./// A clear declaration of something e.g., Her many public proclamations of awareness and spirituality.

·   Proclaim = (verb) Announce officially or publicly e.g., The joint manifesto proclaimed that imperialism would be the coalition's chief objective.// e.g., The high priests accused Jesus of being a self-proclaimed king of the Jews, the Messiah.

·  Coincide = (verb) Occur at the same time e.g., Publication is timed to coincide with a major exhibition./// Correspond to nature; tally // e.g., The interests of employers and employees do not always coincide.

·   Tally (pronounced ˈtæl.i) (plural: tallies) = (noun) A current score or amount e.g., This tally included briskly-taken goals from the elusive Fabio Cretaro and Brian Walsh, an extremely reliable forward.// e.g., That takes his tally to 8 goals in 8 games./// A record of a score or amount e.g., The hospital records indicate a tally of four to five positive rabies cases every month and over 3,500 cases of post exposures annually. (My comment as a medic: are you kidding? I guess it is an animal hospital!).// e.g., ‘I kept a tally of Donald's debt on a note above my desk.’/// (historical) A piece of wood scored across with notches for the items of an account and then split into halves, each party keeping one. For tally stick See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Medieval_tally_sticks.jpg   and https://bookandpapergroupgathering.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/figure-1.png   ///  Agree or correspond e.g., Their signatures should tally with their names on the register.// (verb with object) Calculate the total number of e.g., The votes were being tallied with abacuses.

·   Abacus = (noun) An elongate frame with rows of wires or grooves along which beads are slid, used for calculating. See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Boulier1.JPG  and   https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/Schoty_abacus.jpg  //  e.g., An abacus with 5 beads per wire will do quite nicely.

·   Evenly = (adverb) so as to present a flat or uniform surface or line e.g., Scoop cream onto the cake and spread evenly.// e.g., The screen is very evenly lit, probably owing to the LED backlight./// In equal numbers, amounts, or values e.g., The ten chapters are pretty evenly weighted and sandwiched between the useful introduction and epilogue sections.// e.g., The jackpot will be split evenly among the holders of the three tickets./// Used to indicate a number that is divisible by two without a remainder e.g., Signals are numbered evenly, 2, 4, 6, 8, etc.

·  Platitude = (noun) a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful e.g., Mondale just kept serving up affable liberal platitudes.// e.g., Cliched platitudes about derby matches may be easy enough to pick up, but there are still occasional communication difficulties between player and manager.// e.g., He began uttering liberal platitudes.

·   Fidget = (verb) make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AnrqfhRr8   For fidget toys See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KgtmqbDYxM  For the fidget spinner toy (an American invention that gained its popularity among kids worldwide through the internet!) See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J6o7hcm8bE and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRVZs3cIC5o and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DKMwOcAFT8  // e.g., The audience began to fidget and whisper..// e.g., Her hands came up and began to fidget nervously.// e.g. ‘I couldn't stay asleep hunched over, so I began to fidget when Josh wasn't looking.’ /// (verb with object) Make someone uneasy or uncomfortable e.g., She fidgets me with her never-ending spit and polish./// e.g., She was fidgeting to get back to his shop./// A quick, small movement, typically a repeated one, caused by nervousness or impatience e.g., He disturbed other people with convulsive fidgets./// A person given to repeated nervous or impatient movements, especially one whom other people find irritating e.g., He was also a bit of a fidget, I'd observed him earlier in the day spending a good 30 minutes clearing the surrounding area of bits of tree, weed, and bottles washed in by the tide.///  (usually fidgets) = A state of mental or physical restlessness or uneasiness e.g., A marketing person full of nervous energy and fidgets.// e.g., As with a lot of all-improvisation discs, this is an element of the music too often overtaken by the fidget and bustle of ongoing events.

·     Fidgety = (adjective) inclined to fidget; restless or uneasy e.g., ‘I get nervous and fidgety at the dentist./’/ e.g., Came the big day and she was as nervous and fidgety as a college senior before finals.

·    Cliche (or cliché) (pronounced ˈkliːsheɪ) = (noun) a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought e.g., That old cliché ‘a woman's place is in the home.’/// A very predictable or unoriginal thing or person e.g., Each building is a mishmash of tired clichés.

·   Dilapidated = (adjective) (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect. For dilapidated building  See https://dreamofacity.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/21-dialapidated-building.jpg and https://carlwillis.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/7_degelen-002.jpg // e.g., Old, dilapidated buildings.// e.g., The tank was now rather dilapidated.

·  Veracious (pronounced vəˈreɪ.ʃəs) = (adjective) speaking or representing the truth e.g., A veracious account.// e.g., America's veracious demand is a particularly important factor in these growing global-scale problems.// e.g., ‘I was all alone until I met Ann, a young, veracious girl, when I was eight.’ // A veracious and trustworthy historian ((**) for the last example).

·   Merit = (noun) the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward e.g., Music composers of outstanding merit.// e.g., Civil servants should be recruited on merit alone./// A good feature or point e.g., The relative merits of both approaches have to be considered./// A passing grade in an examination denoting above-average performance e.g., ‘If you expect to pass, why not go for merit or a distinction?’/// (verb) Deserve or be worthy of reward, punishment, or attention e.g., The results have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation.// e.g., By now the trend is prominent enough to have merited a New York Times Magazine cover story./// Merits = (noun) (Law) the intrinsic rights and wrongs of a case, outside of any other considerations e.g., A plaintiff who has a good arguable case on the merits./// Judge/ consider something on its merits = (phrase) assess something solely concerning its intrinsic quality rather than other external factors e.g., A proposal should be judged on its merits when it comes forward for approval.

·    Meritocracy = (noun) government or the holding of power by people selected according to merit e.g., Progress towards meritocracy was slow.// e.g., A good focus for a discussion of meritocracy, reverse discrimination, innate abilities, cultural prejudice and so on./// A society governed by people selected according to merit e.g., Britain is a meritocracy, and everyone with skill and imagination may aspire to reach the highest level./// A ruling or influential class of educated or able people e.g., The governing class, defended as a meritocracy, resembles nothing more than the Chinese mandarinate.

·   Mediocre (pronounced ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə)= (adjective) Of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance: ordinary, so–so. e.g., The dinner was delicious, but the dessert was mediocre.// e.g., The carpenter did a mediocre job (***) .// e.g., He is an enthusiastic if mediocre painter.// e.g.,  His system turns mediocre players into good ones and good players into great ones.

·   Mediocrity = (noun) the quality or state of being mediocre e.g., ‘Came to terms with his mediocrity.’/// Moderate ability or value e.g., Fed up with the mediocrity of the local schools./// A mediocre person e.g., A most intelligent middle-aged mediocrity (Oscar Wilde) (***).

·  Utilitarian = (adjective) designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive e.g., A utilitarian building.// e.g., Grips on any handgun can be works of art or strictly utilitarian objects that fulfill a need.

·     Utilitarianism = (noun) the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority, e.g., Rule utilitarianism holds that a behavioral code or rule is morally right if the consequences of adopting that rule are more favorable than unfavorable to everyone./// The doctrine that an action is right in so far as it promotes happiness, and that the greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the guiding principle of conduct e.g., One version of utilitarianism holds that a good way of increasing total happiness is to bring into the world more happy people!

·     Content (vs) Context

·  Content [Pronounced: a) Noun: i) The things that are held or included in something: pronounced ˈkɒntɛnt. ii)  A state of satisfaction: pronounced kənˈtɛnt. b) Adjective and verb: kənˈtɛnt] = (noun) (also contents) (pronounced ˈkɒntɛnt) The things that are held or included in something e.g., He unscrewed the top of the flask and drank the content./// The amount of a particular constituent occurring in a substance e.g., Soy milk has a low-fat content./// A list of the chapters or selections given at the front of a book or periodical e.g., The contents page./// The material dealt with a speech, literary work, etc. as distinct from its form or style e.g., The tone, if not the content, of her book is familiar./// (noun) (pronounced kənˈtɛnt) A state of satisfaction e.g., The greater part of century was a time of content./// A member of the British House of Lords who votes for a particular motion e.g., The chairman of the committee said he was disappointed at the prospect of the contents of the house leaving the country./// (adjective) (pronounced kənˈtɛnt) In a state of peaceful happiness e.g., He seemed more content, less bitter./// Satisfied; willing to accept something e.g. He had to be content with 2^rd place.///  (verb) (pronounced kənˈtɛnt) Satisfy someone e.g., Nothing would content her apart from going off to London./// Content oneself with = accept as adequate despite wanting more or better e.g., ‘We contented ourselves with a few small purchases.’

·  Context = (noun) the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and regarding which it can be fully understood e.g., The proposals need to be considered in the context of new European directives.// e.g., ‘It takes longer to explain our context so you can understand the impact of such thing in our culture.’// The parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning e.g., Skilled readers use context to construct meaning from words as they are read.// e.g., Numerous grammatical items can only be understood if the context is taken into account./// In context = considered together with the surrounding words or circumstances e.g., The complex meaning of irony is only graspable in context./// Out of context = without the surrounding words or circumstances and so not fully understandable e.g., The article portrayed her as domineering by dropping quotes from her out of context.

·      Nominee

·    Outpost = (noun) a small military camp or position at some distance from the main army, used especially as a guard against surprise attack. See http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/33034589.jpg and http://www.weatherhaven.com/wp-content/upload/2014/11/tropical-outpost-camp.jpg    and https://static.timesofisrael.com/www/uploads/2016/12/F160902GE01-e1481118462241.jpg  and  https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/swtor/images/8/8a/Outpost_Bolym.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20121229073822 // e.g., Troops in some outposts have surrendered.// A remote part of a country or empire. See http://www.newenglandskihistory.com/skiareaexpansions/Vermont/pico/outpostdouble-2006-0930c.jpg     // e.g., A few scattered outposts along the East Coast.

·   Sentry = (noun) a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place. See http://storage.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/v1/dynamic_resize/sws_path/suns-prod-images/1297716155818_ORIGINAL.jpg?quality=80&size=650x&stmp=1435126948333  and http://storage.ottawasun.com/v1/dynamic_resize/sws_path/suns-prod-images/1297720616600_ORIGINAL.jpg?quality=80&size=650x // e.g., Sentries patrolled the border.

·   Gory = (adjective) involving or showing violence and bloodshed. See https://i-d-images.vice.com/images/articles/meta/2015/10/30/riri-releases-extra-gory-bbhmm-halloween-clips-1446215168.jpg?crop=0.95407407407407xw:1xh;center,top&resize=2000:*&output-format=image/jpeg&output-quality=75 and http://img.wennermedia.com/article-leads-horizontal/rs-211029-eli-roths-cannibal-horror-film-the-green-inferno-gets-a-new-trailer.jpg //  e.g., A gory horror film.// e.g., A gory dead body.// e.g., If you're looking for a really gory, terrifying movie, then neither film will work for your needs.// e.g., Then the ghost of Banquo, all gory and bloody comes to haunt Macbeth at the banquet.

·  Ottoman (pronounced ˈɒt.ə.mən) (plural = Ottomans) = (adjective) of or relating to the Turkish dynasty of Osman I (Othman I)./// Turkish./// (noun) A Turk, especially of the period of the Ottoman Empire e.g., But the Turks were never just Ottomans, or Muslims, or even Asiatics./// ( noun) A low upholstered seat, or footstool, without a back or arms that typically serves also as a box, with the seat hinged to form a lid. See   http://www.csomerlotdesign.com/cdn/image/great-large-leather-ottoman-with-storage-burlap-seat-storage-ottoman-burlap-ottomans-and-seat-storage.jpg   and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpC5Hk_xgWI and  https://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/8099656/Handy-Living-Mira-Orange-Linen-Arm-Chair-and-Ottoman-24f0808b-cb24-4b67-b920-05c97e20aa63_600.jpg and https://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/Crate/DeclanOttomanTobiasGravlSHS17_1x1/$web_setitem_fj_3col$/161209125213/declan-ottoman.jpg  /// A heavy ribbed fabric made from silk and either cotton or wool, typically used for coats. See http://p.globalsources.com/IMAGES/PDT/B0342572095/Ottoman-Fabric.jpg  // e.g., The men's version is a washed polynosic ottoman knit polo with bird's-eye collar.

·     Slump = (verb; no object) (with adverbial) Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IFZoxw5zB8 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4lSYmq-1YU  //  e.g., He slumped against the cushions.// e.g., Helen was slumped in his seat./// Undergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall in price, value, or amount. See http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/images/2016/Jan/china-slump.jpg  // e.g., Land prices slumped.///  Fail or decline substantially e.g., Manchester United slumped to another one–nil defeat./// (noun) A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something. See https://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/i9N8OfI4uQm4/v2/800x-1.png // e.g., A slump in profits./// A prolonged period of abnormally low economic activity, typically bringing widespread unemployment e.g., He had survived two world wars and a slump./// (mass noun) e.g., Periods of a slump./// A period of substantial failure or decline e.g. Arsenal's (soccer team) recent slump.

· Anguish = (noun) severe mental or physical pain or suffering. See http://morechristlike.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/anguish.jpg and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg_NriAfV8E      // e.g., He shut his eyes in anguish.// e.g., Helen gave a cry of anguish.

·   Prejudice (pronounced ˈpredʒədɪs) = (noun) preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. Synonym: preconceived idea, preconception, preconceived notion.// e.g., ‘It's not a bunch of theory I've cooked up based on my own prejudices.’ // e.g., Prejudice against foreigners.// (countable noun) e.g., Deep-rooted class prejudices./// Dislike, hostility, or unjust behavior  deriving from preconceived and unfounded opinions e.g., Accusations of racial prejudice./// Harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgment e.g., Prejudice resulting from delay in the institution of the proceedings./// (verb) Give rise to prejudice in someone; make biased e.g., The statement might prejudice the jury./// Cause harm to a state of affairs e.g., Delay is likely to prejudice the child’s welfare./// Color prejudice = an unreasonable dislike of people who have different skin color that results in the unfair treatment of members of different races (^^ for this definition).

·   Detrimental = deleterious (pronounced ˌdel.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs) = noxious = harmful = damaging = prejudicial

·     Deleterious (pronounced ˌdel.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs) = (adjective) (formal) Causing harm or damage. Synonym = harmful.// e.g., Divorce is assumed to have deleterious effects on children.// e.g., Any move is likely to have a deleterious effect on their health and will certainly adversely affect the quality of their life.

·  Prejudicial (pronounced predʒəˈdɪʃ.əl) = (adjective) harmful to someone or something; detrimental e.g., The proposals were considered prejudicial to the city center.// e.g., They had infiltrated a military airfield, and this was regarded as prejudicial to the state's interests.// e.g., ‘In any event, I think it plain that he did have a prejudicial interest and that neither he nor the council could reasonably have taken a different view.// e.g., It is said that the remark about being a troublemaker was so highly prejudicial to the defendant that the trial should not have continued.

·   Detrimental = (adjective) Tending to cause harm. Synonym = harmful.// e.g., Recent policies have been detrimental to the interests of many old people.// e.g., Moving her could have a detrimental effect on her health.// e.g., ‘I am satisfied that publication of the report would be deeply damaging and detrimental to their welfare.’

·  Noxious (pronounced ˈnɒk.ʃəs) = (adjective) Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant e.g., They were overcome by the noxious fumes.// e.g., What's less well understood is how noxious such projects are for the cities that surround them.// e.g.,  The residents say that even in fine and warm weather they also have to endure the noxious smell of sewage from their drains.

·   Obnoxious (pronounced əbˈnɒkʃəs) = (adjective) extremely unpleasant. For an obnoxious brag See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20am-Brid9M  // e.g., Obnoxious odors.// e.g., He found her son somewhat obnoxious.// e.g., His is biased, obnoxious, and arrogant but we knew that about him before the book came out.// e.g., More than just unpleasant, the obnoxious smell was stifling and suffocating.

·  Impermissible (not to be confused with ‘impermeable’) = (adjective) not permitted or allowed e.g., Their refusal to discuss the issue is impermissible.// e.g., Every theory of justice, therefore, has its own theory of exploitation, since every theory has an account of the ways it is permissible and impermissible to benefit from others.// e.g., Uncertainty exists because a municipality may enact a subsequent zoning regulation which renders the proposed use impermissible.

·   Chalet (pronounced ˈʃaleɪ) = (noun) a wooden house with overhanging eaves, typically found in the Swiss Alps. See http://www.alpineinfusion.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Chalet-Genepi-1.jpg and http://www.chalet-n.com/wp-content/gallery/en_chalet/chalet_9.jpg// (UK English) A small cabin or house used by holidaymakers, forming a unit within a holiday complex e.g., Four and six-bedroom chalets cost between $85 and $120 a unit per night.

·    Roll out (or roll – out) = (intransitive verb) To get out of bed e.g., ‘You'll have to roll out by at least 8 a.m. in order to get there on time.’/// (transitive verb) To introduce something, such as a new product especially for widespread sale to the public (***) e.g., Campaigns these days look a lot like product roll-outs.// e.g., A national roll-out of digital satellite systems./// The unveiling of a new aircraft or spacecraft e.g., At the roll-out ceremony in January enthusiastically called the aircraft the ‘crowning achievement of a human and industrial adventure.’/// (Aeronautics) The stage of an aircraft's landing during which it travels along the runway while losing speed. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJay9jNK9L4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlsny7UBv2g  and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJay9jNK9L4  // e.g., Bumpy ground during the roll-out can start a series of sharp little bounces.// A play in which a quarterback moves out toward the sideline before attempting to pass. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MSXbC7dy-4 // e.g., The team incorporated roll-outs and half rolls into the offense ./// For transformers rolling out See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PCGavQB3bU

· Treasury= (noun) a place in which stores of wealth are kept. See http://www.treasury.gov.au/About-Treasury/~/media/Treasury/HomePageFeature/Treasury%20Bldg_02.ashx  // e.g., Henry VII had kept the peace and filled his treasury./// The place of deposit and disbursement of collected funds; especially one where public revenues are deposited, kept and disbursed. See http://www.treasury.gov.au/About-Treasury/~/media/Treasury/HomePageFeature/Treasury%20Bldg_02.ashx and http://ihm.com.pk/images/gold1.jpg //e.g., The landowners' estates and assets were seized for the imperial treasury./// Funds kept in such a depository./// (Capitalized) A governmental department in charge of finances and especially the collection, management, and expenditure of public revenues./// (Capitalized) The building in which the business of such a governmental department is transacted. See http://www.netcomtec.com/assets/images/treasury.jpg /// (Capitalized) A government security, such as a note or bill, issued by the Treasury./// A repository for treasures e.g., A treasury of poems (*** apart from the examples)/// A store or collection of valuable or delightful things e.g., The old town is a treasury of ancient monuments.// (In some countries) The government department responsible for budgeting for and controlling public expenditure, management of the national debt, and the overall management of the economy e.g., He is chief secretary to the Treasury.

·    Disburse (not to be confused with ‘disperse’) = (verb with object) Payout money from a fund e.g., $67 million of the pledged aid had already been disbursed.// e.g., The 2^nd option is to act on behalf of a bank in processing an application and disburse the funds, both for a fee.// e.g., He and other suspects in the same case had claimed the funds were disbursed to provide food aid packages for the needy.

·   Annotation = (noun) a note by way of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram. See https://d242fdlp0qlcia.cloudfront.net/uploads/2015/09/01222545/italics.pngand http://slideplayer.com/slide/4034466/13/images/8/Example+of+good+Annotation.jpg and  http://wwwconference.org/proceedings/www2002/refereed/506/annotation_example.png// e.g., Marginal annotations.// e.g., The annotations immediately give a wider cultural perspective than the simple text.// (mass noun) The action of annotating a text or diagram e.g., Annotation of prescribed texts.

·    Sack = (noun) a large bag made of a strong material such as hessian, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying goods. See  https://cdn.noths-static.com/fs/5d/6d/71ad-d716-4799-ae26-49e2d6995a98/original_suede-star-shoulder-sack-bag.jpg and https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2007/0241/products/Flak_Sack_Grey-1_2000x.jpg?v=1501021279 and https://themedievalhunt.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/martebo_04.jpg      // The contents of a sack or the amount it can contain e.g., A sack of flour./// Dismissal from employment e.g., He got the sack for swearing.// (US English; informal) Bed, especially as regarded as a place for sex e.g., ‘It wasn't like she was trying to get us all in the sack.’/// A decorative piece of dress material fastened to the shoulders of a woman's gown in loose pleats and forming a long train, fashionable in the 18^th century. See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Robe_%C3%A0_la_Fran%C3%A7aise_block-printed_cotton_c._1770.jpg/170px-Robe_%C3%A0_la_Fran%C3%A7aise_block-printed_cotton_c._1770.jpg  For Marie Antoinette type sack (dress) See https://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=97234778  and https://img0.etsystatic.com/200/0/5505183/il_340x270.1400577718_m4ss.jpg  // (Verb) (with object) (mainly in historical contexts) Plunder and destroy a captured town or building.  For the sack of Troy See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfoM2tvi1Uc and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsOb86jqN04    // e.g., The fort was rebuilt in AD 158 and was sacked again in AD 197.// e.g., The sack of Troy./// Sack out = (phrasal verb) go to bed or go to sleep. See https://i.pinimg.com/originals/df/22/61/df22615ad8d0775a0e91710474b2437f.jpg   and   https://i.pinimg.com/736x/57/ed/aa/57edaa62e70193c52acc778a6992acf4--silk-sheets-sleepsack.jpg  // e.g., Everyone was sitting, staring at their laptops, at bridge tables or completely sacked out on couches./// A sack of potatoes = (phrase) (informal) used in comparisons to refer to the clumsiness, inertness, or unceremonious treatment of the person or thing in question e.g., ‘He drags me in like a sack of potatoes.’

·   Pleat (pronounced pliːt) = (noun) a double or multiple folds in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching the top or side.  See https://thesaraproject.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/img_3709.jpg   and https://notinmybirthdaysuit.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/image1xl-11.jpg and  http://www.caphillstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Knife_Pleat_Skirt.jpg     For pleat on men clothes See https://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2017/04/One-Pleat-Two-Pleat-1.jpg

·  Thwart (pronounced thwɔːt)= (verb) prevent someone from                      accomplishing something e.g., She never did anything to thwart her father.// e.g., He was thwarted in his desire to punish his uncle Sam.// e.g., It seems obvious that a greater police presence in that neighborhood might thwart some criminals and inadvertently save lives./// Oppose (a plan, attempt, or ambition) successfully e.g., The government had been able to thwart all attempts by opposition leaders to form new parties.// e.g., ‘Fortunately I am a light sleeper, so I should be able to thwart any attempts to slice bits off me for a tasty midnight snack!’

·     Spew (pronounced spjuː)= (verb) expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly e.g., Buses were spewing out black clouds of exhaust./// (verb; no object, with adverbial of direction) Be poured or forced out in large quantities e.g., Great screeds of paper spewed out of the computer./// (informal; verb, no object) Vomit e.g., He felt faint and nauseous - he had to get out before he spewed.// (mass noun; informal) vomit.

·     Vile (pronounced vʌɪl)(not to be confused with ‘bile’ although they both have an unpleasant taste!) = (adjective) extremely unpleasant e.g., He has a vile temper.// e.g., Vile smells.// e.g., ‘I won't have such vile, offensive language on this show.’///  Morally bad; wicked e.g., As vile a rogue as ever lived.// e.g., These were vile acts of political murder, emerging from a political context created, in part, by Western statecraft and driven by political goals.

·   Rogue (pronounced rəʊɡ) = (noun) a dishonest or unprincipled man.// See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM7u2fg1De4  and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMtGmGa8KZ0   //  e.g., ‘You are a rogue and an embezzler.’// e.g., Citizen Kane is the study of one man, both a hero and a rogue, a principled egotist who wanted others to love him, but only on his terms./// (usually as modifier) An elephant or other large wild animal living apart from the herd and having savage or destructive tendencies. For a rogue elephant See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wivTlEOxbDE and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrAgHxhbWHY  // e.g., A rogue elephant./// A person or thing that behaves in an aberrant or unpredictable way, typically with damaging or dangerous effects e.g., He hacked into data and ran (run-ran-run) rogue programs.// e.g., A rogue cop who took the law into his own hands./// A seedling or plant deviating from the standard variety.

· Roguery (pronounced ˈrəʊɡ(ə)ri) (plural = rogueries) = (noun) conduct characteristic of a rogue, especially acts of dishonesty or playful mischief. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeSqZZIexxQ and  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKDj3Tl9jzkand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxSTzUa8-IM// e.g., There has always been roguery associated with horse dealing.// e.g., ‘You see, part of the immense appeal of the film to me as a child was the sheer roguery of its anti-hero.’// e.g., Poor Relief was introduced for the deserving poor, while at the same time for the rogues it was whipping and, if they continued in their roguery, death for a felony.

·   Aberrant (pronounced əˈbɛr(ə)nt) = (adjective) departing from an accepted standard e.g., This somewhat aberrant behavior requires an explanation.// e.g., This aberrant conduct should not be rewarded by making fundamental changes in the way judges are nominated.// (Biology) Diverging from the normal type e.g., Aberrant chromosomes./// Aberrant conduction (aberrancy) = (medicine, cardiology) The movement of electrical impulses through the heart along diseased or accessory pathways. See https://image.slidesharecdn.com/1electrophysiology-110623133004-phpapp02/95/cardiac-electrophysiology-32-728.jpg?cb=1308835987 For an ECG See http://www.metealpaslan.com/ecg/v/000107-02v.jpg  For the WPW syndrome See https://sonoworld.com/images/FetusItemImages/article-images/Cardiovascular/Supraventricular_files/Suprav2.gif  (Source: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/aberrant+conduction )

·     Screed = (noun) a long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious (= too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous) e.g., His criticism appeared in the form of screeds in a local film magazine.// e.g., ‘I have written a tedious screed on the event that is best ignored entirely.’/// (mass noun) A leveled layer of material, such as cement, applied to a floor or other surface. See https://www.midlandscreedfloor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Sand-and-Cement-Screed-Floor-1-SML-300x224.jpg  //  e.g., It is not the moisture in the slab or screed which is important, but the quantity of moisture leaving the slab and generating the vapor pressure./// (count noun) A strip of plaster or other material placed on a surface as a guide to thickness./// (verb with object) Level a floor or layer of concrete with a straight edge using a back and forth motion while moving across the surface. For a screed floor See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOxFe46SMcI   and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFH4b_bgd3E   and http://www.screedscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/Unbonded-V4LR.jpg  and  http://www.screedscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/UFH-sans-logo.jpg   and https://www.fastfloorscreed.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Fast-Floor-Screed_pour-in-Cavan-over-UFH_Mobile-Screed-Factory.jpg    // e.g., ‘The bedding sand or screenings need to be screeded, so pull a 2x4 across the sand atop the 2 pipes, removing any excess.’

·     Stir (pronounced stɜːr) = (verb) (with object) Move a spoon or other implement round and round in a liquid or other substance in order to mix it thoroughly e.g., Mary stirred her tea and ate a biscuit.// (verb) (no object) e.g., ‘Pour in the cream and stir well.’// Stir something in/into = mix an ingredient into a liquid or other substance by moving a spoon or other implement round and round e.g., ‘Stir in the flour and cook gently for two minutes.’/// Move or cause to move slightly.// (verb) (no object) e.g., Nothing stirred except the wind.// (verb) (with object) e.g., A gentle breeze stirred the leaves.// (verb) (no object) Rise or wake from sleep e.g., No one else had stirred yet./// Stir from/out of = leave or go out of a place e.g., As he grew older, he seldom stirred from his club./// Begin or cause to begin to be active or to develop.// (verb) (no object) e.g., The 1960s, when the civil rights movement stirred.// (verb) (with object) e.g., A voice stirred her from her reverie.// e.g., He even stirred himself to play an encore.// (verb) Arouse strong feeling in someone; move or excite e.g., They will be stirred to action by what is written.// e.g., He stirred up the sweating crowd./// Arouse or prompt a feeling or memory or inspire the imagination e.g., The story stirred many memories of my childhood.// e.g., The rumors had stirred up his anger./// (UK English) (informal) (verb) (no object) Deliberately cause trouble by spreading rumors or gossip e.g., Mike was always stirring, trying to score off people.

·  Reverie = (noun) A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream e.g., A knock on the door broke her reverie.// (mass noun) e.g., ‘I slipped into reverie.’ // e.g., ‘At those times I enter one of those far-off reveries, the kind that leads people to say nervously, ‘Penny for your thoughts.’ /// (Music) An instrumental piece suggesting a dreamy or musing state. See  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4FdsoWFaBY and  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHZ4jmsyKnQ  (My comment: Claude Debussy, my favorite piano composer, has composed impressionist reveries.// e.g., His own compositions can move from impressionist reveries to an orchestral chordal approach.

·   OST= a) Original Sound Track. b) ‘Open Source Track’, a licensing and distribution model for music initiative.

·     Singapore

·     Investor

·    Encore (pronounced ˈɒŋkɔː) = (noun) A repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for by an audience. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hADL01JzsRw  and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QlyGuFvICI  // e.g., And then it's time for the encores and final farewells./// (verb) Give or call for a repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert e.g., Spice was encored three times./// (exclamation) ‘Again!’ (called out by an audience at the end of a concert to request an additional performance) e.g., ‘It was Louis who shouted ‘Bravo! Encore!’

·   Hawker (pronounced ˈhɔːkə) (not to be confused with ‘hacker’) = (noun) a person who travels about selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting.  See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QDMA69meNE and  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUtp-821PQE and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnbii43_uWM   and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OntYSs5DsJ0    and http://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/english/all/costermongers-tl.jpg   // e.g., Hawkers came to sell their wares in small rowboats near the cruise boats.// e.g.,  Hawkers and costermongers pushed their little handcarts, crying ‘Bread!’, ‘Fish!’ and ‘Meat pies!/// A falconer. (= a person who keeps, trains, or hunts with falcons, hawks, or other birds of prey)./// A slender-bodied dragonfly (1 word) that remains airborne for long periods, typically patrolling a particular stretch of water. See https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Southern_Hawker_Dragonfly_Bavaria_Germany.jpg/1200px-Southern_Hawker_Dragonfly_Bavaria_Germany.jpg // e.g., The hawkers, or dragon nymphs, are longer and thinner, and they patrol up and down looking out for prey on which to swoop.

·  Costermonger = (UK English) (dated) (noun) A person who sells goods, especially fruit and vegetables, from a handcart in the street. See https://geriwalton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Child-costermonger-M-1047-229x300.jpg  and http://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/english/all/costermongers-tl.jpg  and  http://unusedwords.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Costermonger.jpg and http://anglotopia.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Costermonger-202x300.jpg    // e.g., The old fruit and veg market that once echoed with the calls of cockney costermongers is now home to gourmet burger bars and stalls selling Javanese pottery.

·   Falconer = (noun) A person who keeps, trains, or hunts with falcons, hawks, or other birds of prey. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6QUlnLeGp0

·   Curb = (noun) A type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse's lower jaw, used as a check. See http://static1.squarespace.com/static/57651621bebafb3c282fe5fc/577e417099a7b1bffb3ef123/577e423599a7b1bffb3f041c/1467892277660/patrick2_0711.jpg?format=original  /// A check or restraint on something e.g., Plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing./// A swelling on the back of a horse's hock, caused by spraining a ligament. See http://www.equinecool.co.za/equinecool/images/template-content/clip_image001.png

·    Bellicose = (adjective) demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26IwLQFmeuw   and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZYFk7piZRQ   and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RAwsrQM_hc   // e.g., A mood of bellicose jingoism.// e.g., It was a particularly bellicose speech, and living in occupied West Berlin, within a mile of the Wall, it had a particularly scary resonance.// e.g., The tone of his speech was bellicose and threatening.// e.g., A group of bellicose patriots.

·  Dire (pronounced daɪə(r)) = (adjective) Extremely serious or urgent e.g., Misuse of drugs can have dire consequences.// e.g., She was in dire need of help./// (of a warning or threat) Presaging disaster e.g., There were dire warnings from the traffic organizations.// e.g., For a country already stricken by fear of anthrax attacks, this dire warning could not do much more to concentrate their minds./// (UK English) (informal)  Of a very poor quality e.g., The concert was dire.// e.g., Worst of all was the sound quality, which was just dire, and detracted from the event considerably.

·   Presage (pronounced a) Verb= ˈprɛsɪdʒ (US English= prɪˈseɪdʒ) b) Noun = ˈprɛsɪdʒ) = (verb with object) (pronounced ˈprɛsɪdʒ (US English= prɪˈseɪdʒ)) Be a sign or warning of an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one e.g., Presaging disaster.// e.g., That final gesture seems to have presaged the death of Diana Princess of Wales in a car crash in August 1997.// e.g., The heavy clouds above the moorland presaged snow. /// (archaic) (of a person) Predict e.g., Lands he could measure, terms and tides presage./// (noun) (pronounced ˈprɛsɪdʒ) An omen or portent e.g., Perhaps this morning was a promise of beauty yet to come, a presage of what we can expect later on this week.// e.g., These images also act as a presage of impending catastrophe.///  (archaic) A feeling of presentiment or foreboding e.g., He had a strong presage that he had only a very short time to live.

·     Omen (pronounced ˈəʊmən) = (noun) an occurrence or phenomenon believed to portend a future event; augury e.g., The dark clouds were considered a bad omen.// e.g., They regarded the win as a good omen for the team (***).// e.g., The ghost's appearance was an ill omen.

·     Augury (pronounced ˈôɡjʊri) = (noun) a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen e.g., They heard the sound as an augury of death.// e.g., For one thing, political and economic auguries, specific market conditions, and likely future trends need all to be taken into account./// (mass noun) The interpretation of omens e.g., Ganesha (in Hindu is the god of new beginnings and remover of obstacles) is an icon of good augury in almost all Asian countries.// e.g., As Hamlet remarked, ‘We defy augury… The readiness is all.’

·  Portent (pronounced ˈpɔːtɛnt or ˈpɔːt(ə)nt) (the verb is ‘portend’–described below) (not to be confused with ‘potent’) = a) (noun) (pronounced ˈpɔːtɛnt (or ˈpɔːt(ə)nt)) a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen e.g., They believed that wild birds in the house were portents of death.// e.g., ‘Don't you think that this event is a portent of things to come soon too?’ //  e.g., ‘Oblivious to the signs and portents that he's making a very big mistake, he takes the job.’/// (mass noun) Future significance e.g., An omen of grave portent for the tribe./// (literary) An exceptional or wonderful person or thing.

·    Portend = (verb) (pronounced pɔːˈtend) = (transitive verb) to give an omen or anticipatory sign of.////  Indicate, signify.//// e.g., The distant thunder portended a storm.// e.g., ‘If you're superstitious, a black cat portends trouble’ (***).// e.g., The eclipses portend some major events.

· Calamitous (pronounced kəˈlamɪtəs) = (adjective) Involving calamity; catastrophic; disastrous e.g., Such calamitous events as fires, hurricanes, and floods.// e.g., While calamitous, fires do and can have a positive outcome. // e.g., There followed an utterly calamitous war that cost hundreds of thousands of lives on each side and bankrupted both countries.

·  Delineate (pronounced dɪˈlɪnɪeɪt) = (verb) describe or portray something precisely e.g., This framework and a job description delineate the nurse's realm and boundaries.// e.g., ‘I was of the opinion that it was wise to delineate clearly the boundary of responsibility in this aspect.’// e.g., The law should delineate and prohibit behavior which is socially abhorrent (= inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant)./// Indicate the exact position of a border or boundary e.g., His finger found a precisely outlined section delineated in red marker.// e.g., Facial features are indicated three-dimensionally but are not delineated in color.

·  Realm (pronounced relm) = (noun) (law) (archaic) (literary) A kingdom. For a spiritual realm See  https://nwspiritism.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/concert_in_heaven_by_sabin_boykinov-d3gl2i0.jpg and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGxiiFkUpVU  // e.g., The peers of the realm.// e.g., The defense of the realm./// A field or domain of activity or interest e.g., The realm of applied chemistry.// e.g., An overall Labor majority is not beyond the realms of possibility./// (Zoology) A primary biogeographical division of the earth’s surface e.g., This zoogeographical realm includes Africa south of the Atlas Mountains.

·   Outmost (see also ‘outermost’ described below) = (adjective) farthest out; outermost e.g., The outmost areas of the park, where few tourists venture, are still wilderness (***) // e.g., The outmost reaches of the empire.

·  Outermost = (adjective) (attributive) Furthest from the center e.g., The outermost layer of the earth./// (pronoun) The one that is furthest from the center e.g., The orbit of the outermost of these eight planets.// e.g., The outermost limits of the universe.

·  Jubilee (pronounced ˈdʒuː.bɪl.iː) = (noun) (often capitalized) a year of emancipation and restoration provided by ancient Hebrew law to be kept every 50 years by the emancipation of Hebrew slaves, restoration of alienated lands to their former owners, and omission of all cultivation of the land./// A special anniversary; especially the 50th anniversary./// A celebration of such an anniversary./// A period of time proclaimed by the Roman Catholic pope ordinarily every 25 years as a time of special solemnity – a special plenary indulgence granted during a year of jubilee to Roman Catholics who perform certain specified works of repentance and piety.// Jubilation= a season of celebration./// A religious song of black Americans usually referring to a time of future happiness (***) e.g., The sapphire jubilee (= the 65th anniversary of her reign (*****)) of Queen Elizabeth II / of the Queen.

·  Plenary (pronounced ˈpliː.n(ə)r.i) = (adjective) Unqualified; absolute e.g., Crusaders were offered a plenary indulgence by the Pope.// e.g., The President has plenary power to engage in war and surveillance.///  (of a meeting) To be attended by all participants at a conference or assembly, who otherwise meet in smaller groups e.g., A plenary session of the European Parliament.// e.g., The conference, structured in plenary meetings and task forces, enabled the two superpower adversaries to edge slowly toward greater understanding./// (noun) A meeting or session attended by all participants at a conference or assembly e.g., Working parties would report back to the plenary with recommendations.// e.g., The conference closed with an action plenary, drawing together conclusions that had been reached during the workshops, and proposing upcoming activities.

·   Piety (pronounced ˈpaɪ.ə.ti) (plural = pieties) = (mass noun) The quality of being religious or reverent (= feeling or showing deep and solemn respect) e.g., Acts of piety and charity.// e.g., His religious piety, even his self-critique, seems sincere here.// e.g., True spirituality does not vest in any one religion or form of piety, it is to be found in the least expected of places./// (countable noun) A belief which is accepted with unthinking conventional reverence e.g., The accepted pieties of our time.// e.g., You remember the good times, the pieties you observed around one another.

·  Entitle (pronounced ɪnˈtaɪ.t(ə)l) (to) = (verb) (usually ‘be entitled to’) give someone a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something e.g., Employees are normally entitled to redundancy (= the state of being no longer in employment because there is no more work available) pay.// (verb with object and infinitive) e.g., The landlord is entitled to require references.// e.g., Every natural or legal person is entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of his possessions./// Give something a particular title e.g., A satire entitled ‘The Rise of the Meritocracy'./// (verb with object and complement) (archaic) Give someone a specified title expressing their rank, office, or character e.g., They entitled him Sultan.//// (adjective) (disapproving) Feeling that you have the right to do or have what you want without having to work for it or deserve it, just because of who you are e.g., These kids are spoiled, entitled, self-absorbed, and apathetic ((*) for the meaning as an adjective).// e.g., kids who feel so entitled and think the world will revolve around them.// e.g., His pompous, entitled attitude.

·  Vehement (pronounced viːɪmənt) = (adjective) Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense. See  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnRiNZXhIgw and  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvsIc57v3uU  // e.g., His voice was low but vehement.// e.g., Vehement criticism.// e.g., ''And why did the man who previously enjoyed life in England, suddenly show a vehement hatred of the country?''// e.g., He was prepared to put aside his vehement opposition to the US because of the help it was providing.

· Declaim = (reporting verb) Utter or deliver words in a rhetorical or impassioned way, as if to an audience.// (verb) (with object) e.g., She declaimed her views.// (verb) (no object) e.g., A preacher declaiming from the pulpit.// e.g., An opportunity to declaim against the evils of society.

·  Declamatory (pronounced dɪˈklæm.ə.tər.i)= (adjective) Vehement (= forceful, passionate, or intense) or impassioned in expression. For a declamatory speech See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOqIotJrFVM and  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb6CtnbZB2Y   e.g., A long declamatory speech.// e.g., The students compiled declamatory speeches on issues of global and social concern.// e.g., The arias contained in the work are dominantly of two types, the aria di bravura, with rich coloratura elements, and the aria parlante, in declamatory vocal style.

·     Compile = (verb) produce a list or book by assembling information collected from other sources e.g., The local authority must compile a list of the names and addresses of taxpayers.// e.g., In total, about 20 schools and colleges from around the region have joined together to compile a comprehensive booklet of what is available./// Collect information in order to produce a list or book e.g., The figures were compiled from a survey of 1,000 schoolchildren./// Accumulate a specified score e.g., Pete Musson compiled three breaks of 22 in his preliminary round victory over Paul Brolly./// (Computing) Convert a program into a machine-code or lower-level form in which the program can be executed, e.g., This allows you to create programs and compile them.

·   Compilation = (mass noun) the action or process of producing something, especially a list or book, by assembling information collected from other sources. For a music compilation See http://orig01.deviantart.net/c9f7/f/2009/076/8/7/music_compilation_wallpaper_by_bansheecat.png For compilation books See https://astaspeaks.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/mountain-books.jpg   // e.g., A YouTube compilation of funny videos.// e.g., Great care has been taken in the compilation of this guidebook.// e.g., The compilation of such a list culled from thousands of votes is also valuable in a historical sense./// A thing, especially a book, record, or broadcast programme that is put together by assembling previously separate items e.g., There are 30 stories in this compilation.// (as modifier) e.g., A compilation album.// e.g., The books are compilations of art and feelings from school children and adults.

·   Cull (pronounced kʌl) = (verb with object) Reduce the population of a wild animal by selective slaughter (My comment as an Aussie guy: I personally disagree with culling as I think we should not meddle with mother nature. However, in Australia culling kangaroos is still a practice that raises controversy and argument. You may read the article http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-38964535 ) e.g., He sees culling deer as a necessity.// e.g., The same applies to culling wild horses, which are doing incredible damage in some National Parks./// Send an inferior or surplus farm animal to be slaughtered e.g., Unproductive animals can be identified and culled.// e.g., ‘Cull any cow that is aggressive or difficult to control.’///  Select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources e.g., Anecdotes culled from Greek and Roman history.// e.g., As it is, recipes are culled from the usual historical sources./// (archaic) Pick flowers or fruit e.g., ‘Though they may have cleared the weeds, they have also culled the flowers.’ //// (noun) A selective slaughter of animals e.g., Fishermen are to campaign for a seal cull.// e.g., Culls have been carried out at all 240 farms./// An inferior or surplus livestock animal selected for culling e.g., He keeps his female calves and sells only male calves and herd culls.// (as modifier) e.g., A cull cow.

·  Copulation = (mass noun) Sexual intercourse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6tDk0_nyAc and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhkljZDOmRw e.g., Males may seek copulation with the breeding female (My comment: this term is usually reserved for animals, not  human)

·     Judicial (pronounced dʒuːˈdɪʃ.(ə)l) = (adjective) Of, by, or appropriate to a law court or judge; relating to the administration of justice e.g., A judicial inquiry into the allegations.// e.g., A judicial system.

·  Sloppy = (adjective) Careless and unsystematic; excessively casual. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIUp2w5-eTc // e.g., ‘We gave away a goal through sloppy defending.’// e.g., The environment is gradually being ruined by sloppy and haphazard planning.// e.g., ‘It's so unprofessional to have a sloppy list, so write another one, okay?’ ///  (of a garment) Casual and loose-fitting. See https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server2900/rxzabllq/product_images/uploaded_images/sloppy-joe-sweatshirt-ladies-outfit.jpg?t=1412831353 and http://bridgetteraes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/The-China-Syndrome-Sloppy-Clothes.jpg   and http://mini-mode.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/MINIMODE_Denim_Slouchy.jpg   // e.g., She wore a sloppy sweater and jeans. /// (of semi-fluid matter) containing too much liquid; watery e.g., ‘Do not make the concrete too sloppy.’// (informal) (of literature or behavior) weakly or foolishly sentimental e.g., Lovers of sloppy romance.

·  Malevolent (pronounced məˈlev.(ə)l.ənt) = (adjective) Having or showing a wish to do evil to others e.g., The glint of dark, malevolent eyes.// e.g., It's important to remember that the elementals were not supposed to be evil or malevolent, just not human.// e.g., All are threatened with destruction by the malevolent but likable Coyote.

· Glint = (verb) give out or reflect small flashes of light. See http://www.writerscafe.org/uploads/rte/52436ca18bd4cd790ba431e84a14f62e.jpg  For a glint flare See http://d31l02nbp0owar.cloudfront.net/m/t/1011/9001454/a-0060.jpg  //  e.g., Her glasses glinted in the firelight.// e.g., He saw something glinting in the streetlight, and went over to investigate.// (of a person's eyes) Shine with a particular emotion. See https://alexclifforddotme.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/mischievious-eye-glint.jpg?w=646   and  https://alexclifforddotme.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/mischievious-eye-glint.jpg?w=860 // e.g., His eyes glinted angrily.// e.g., He stood regarding her for a few moments, then smiled, eyes glinting in mischief./// A small flash of light, especially a reflected one. For the glint of gold See https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9elG6J2t3Qw/maxresdefault.jpg  and http://glintofgold.com.au/title.jpg  and https://www.finextra.com/finextra-images/top_pics/large/5290.jpg   //  e.g., The glint of gold in his teeth.// (in singular) An expression of emotion in a person's eyes e.g., ‘I saw the glint of excitement in his eyes.’

·    Curator (pronounced kjʊ(ə)ˈreɪtə) = (noun) a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection. See https://exhibitdev.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/640px-anne_pontegnie_02.jpg   and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qCDSPe2-uc  and  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrEiLx_pUE4  //  e.g., The curator of drawings at the National Gallery.// e.g., Unlike many museum exhibitions, the curators provided the information to the viewer in manageable pieces./// A person who selects acts to perform at a music festival. See https://static1.squarespace.com/static/563e1e0be4b0150d4f62c040/563e2aeae4b0764577569d6a/564f6fafe4b0d134bcfc126b/1448327683831/Pitchfork+Fest+06+Matthew+Dear21.jpg //  e.g., Next month, as curator of the Meltdown festival, she will play it in its entirety on stage for the first time.

·    Languish (pronounced ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ) = (verb) (of a person, animal, or plant) lose or lack vitality; grow weak. For languish plants See https://us.123rf.com/450wm/kaakhobby/kaakhobby1608/kaakhobby160800353/62172529-golden-brown-leaves-in-daylight.jpg?ver=6 and https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iStBdIqR7R8/maxresdefault.jpg  // e.g., Plants may appear to be languishing just because they are dormant.// e.g., The country’s languishing stock market.// e.g., As the public sector grew, the private sector languished./// Fail to make progress or be successful e.g., ‘Have your investments languished because of low interest rates and a lethargic stock market?’// e.g., Kelso languish near the bottom of the Scottish First Division./// Be forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation e.g., ‘Moreover, they are impeding humanitarian access to something approaching one million people who are languishing in camps desperately short of food and medicine.// e.g., He has been languishing in jail since 1985.

·   Dormant (pronounced ˈdɔː.mənt) = (adjective) (of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep e.g., Dormant butterflies.// figurative) e.g., The event evoked memories that had lain dormant./// (Of a plant or bud) alive but not actively growing e.g., Once the fire was reintroduced, the dormant seeds germinated and grew on the newly revitalized habitat.///  (Of a volcano) temporarily inactive e.g., The summit of dormant volcano Mauna Kea is home to the world's largest astronomical observatory and most powerful telescope./// (Of a disease) Causing no symptoms but not cured and liable to recur e.g., The disease may remain dormant and undetected until transmitted to other fish.(My comment as a medic: herpes virus is an example of a dormant virus that is reactivated as lip cold sore. Chickenpox, another herpes virus, may also be reactivated to shingles! Other viruses such as HIV may also remain dormant, as well as some bacteria including the spirochete of syphilis on its latent stage).

· Observatory (pronounced ) = (noun) A room or building housing an astronomical telescope or other scientific equipment for the study of natural phenomena. See  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Sphinx_Observatory.jpg and  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/Mauna_Kea_observatory.jpg    // e.g., Then it instantaneously e-mails the news to astronomers, observatories and automated telescopes around the world.

·    Pebble (pronounced ˈpɛb(ə)l = (noun) a small stone made smooth (found on a beach or in a river) and round by the action of water or sand. For pebble stones See http://static3.depositphotos.com/1005893/236/i/950/depositphotos_2364105-Pebble-stone.jpg and http://www.in.all.biz/img/in/catalog/581411.jpeg   // (as modifier) e.g., A narrow pebble beach.// e.g., Paving stones and pebbles are set into the ground, so you are not in danger of slipping on wet grass.// (Adjective) (informal) (Attributive) (of a spectacle lens) Very thick and convex e.g., Pebble glasses.// For pebble glasses See http://www.revolveribiza.com/Images/Shop/Poplets/MW104C7_2.jpg?Action=thumbnail&Width=600&Height=600&algorithm=fill_proportional  and http://stylishtravelgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/diana-1-of-1-3.jpg and https://s.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/2f8e424facdbdf0121cdbd74737b89e3/gla.jpg /// ''Not the only pebble on the beach!'' = (phrase) (especially of a former lover) Not unique or irreplaceable.

·  Cocoon = (noun) A silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection in the pupal stage. For a cocoon of a butterfly See http://www.bhagavatam-katha.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/butterfly.jpg and http://www.kidsworldfun.com/images/short-stories/short_stories_butterflyandcocoon2.jpg    (My comment:  you may recall the movie ‘Cocoon’ – See http://www.rechargebiomedical.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Cocoon-Poster.jpg  )  // e.g., In the Nest, the oldest cells held mature larvae ready to spin cocoons and medium-sized larvae./// (verb) Envelop or surround in a protective or comforting way. For a cocoon sleeping bag See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpNzVTByZuI  and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3MGtfcOwZI  and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyjnRRdxzOE  // e.g., ‘We began to feel cold even though we were cocooned in our sleeping bags.’