Words List

Concave on both sides, as a lens.

Suitable for bidding in cards; capable of being bid upon.

Having or combining two forms, like a centaur or mermaid.

An informal term referring to an inflated sense of one's own importance or conceit.

To thoughtlessly reveal confidential information to others.

Flattering or wheedling talk; cajolery.

A foolish and unintelligent person; someone who is slow to understand or learn.

A large, irregular spot or mark.

To ruin something by doing a poor job or making mistakes; often used with "up."

Characterized by the presence of bowers; leafy and shady.

A metal container designed to hold burning coals or other fuel, typically used for heating a room.

To navigate through wooded areas by cutting through undergrowth, branches, and similar obstacles.

Having a full bosom, particularly used to describe a woman.

Referring to something that has passed or gone by; belonging to an earlier time or former period.

A rhythmic flow or sequence, typically used to refer to the modulation or inflection of sound, as in music or speech.

To falsely and maliciously make statements that damage someone's reputation; to slander.

to engage in cannibalism or to use parts of something to repair or build another similar thing.

In the context of religion, specifically within the Christian Church, "canonize" is a verb used with an object. It refers to the act of officially recognizing and placing an individual in the canon of saints, a list of those acknowledged as holy and worthy of veneration. This process is akin to beatification but holds a distinct significance within the ecclesiastical framework.

A musical composition characterized by a free and irregular style.

to prance or caper about

Cooked, processed, or cured cold meats and meat products, originally typically pork products, such as sausages, pâtés, hams, etc.

To express disapproval of or scold someone; to reproach them for their actions.

Shining brightly, especially with decorative elements like tinsel; adorned with flashy and showy decorations.

A lump or mass, especially of earth or clay.

A clumsy and uncultured person; someone who is awkward and lacks sophistication; a rustic or bumpkin.

A woman who participates in club activities, especially one who is active in social or civic organizations.

Having the same age or duration; existing or occurring in the same period of time.

Intestinal cramps or other disturbances in the intestines.

A deserved reward or consequence, typically unpleasant, received as a result of one's actions or behavior.

To prove that something is false, invalid, or defective; to disprove an argument.