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1)Biscuit \ˈbis-kət\ (n.)
1
a : any of various hard or crisp dry baked products: as (1) British : cracker 4 (2) British : cookie
b : a small quick bread made from dough that has been rolled out and cut or dropped from a spoon
2
: earthenware or porcelain after the first firing and before glazing
3
a : a light grayish-yellowish brown
b : a grayish yellow
Ex:
It's so big that its sweet biscuit topping has to be stirred with canoe paddles.
2)Caramel \ˈkär-məl; ˈker-ə-məl, ˈka-rə-, -ˌmel\ (n.)
1
: an amorphous brittle brown and somewhat bitter substance obtained by heating sugar and used as a coloring and flavoring agent
2
: a firm chewy usually caramel-flavored candy
Ex:
Most desserts made with caramel fall into this category.
Most desserts made with caramel fall into this category.
3)Confection \kən-ˈfek-shən\ (n.)
1
: the act or process of confecting
2
: something confected: as
a : a fancy dish or sweetmeat; also : a sweet food
b : a medicinal preparation usually made with sugar, syrup, or honey
c : a work of fine or elaborate craftsmanship
d : a light but entertaining theatrical, cinematic, or literary work
Ex:
An assortment of delicious cakes and other confections.
4)Filling \ˈfi-liŋ\ (n.)
1
: an act or instance of filling
2
: something used to fill a cavity, container, or depression
3
: something that completes: as
a : the yarn interlacing the warp in a fabric; also : yarn for the shuttle
b : a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches
Ex:
Coyotes became top dog, filling the wolf's ecological niche.
5)Dread \ˈdred\ (v.)
transitive verb
1
a : to fear greatly
b archaic : to regard with awe
2
: to feel extreme reluctance to meet or face
intransitive verb
: to be apprehensive or fearful
Ex:
She dreaded making speeches in front of large audiences.
She dreaded making speeches in front of large audiences.
6)Understatement \ˌən-dər-ˈstāt\ (transitive verb )
1
: to represent as less than is the case <understate taxable income>
2
: to state or present with restraint especially for effect
Ex:
He understated his taxable income.
7)Boutique \bü-ˈtēk\ ( noun, often attributive)
1
a : a small fashionable shop
b : a small shop within a large department store
2
: a small company that offers highly specialized services or products <boutique wineries> <an independent investment boutique>
Ex:
There's a bargain-priced boutique hostel in the district.
8)Pistachio \pə-ˈsta-sh(ē-ˌ)ō, -ˈstä-\ (n.)
1.a small Asian tree (Pistacia vera) of the cashew family whose drupaceous fruit contains a greenish edible seed; also : its seed
Ex:
Their nature-inspired companions are mossy green and a near- pistachio shade of white.
Their nature-inspired companions are mossy green and a near- pistachio shade of white.
9)Default \di-ˈfȯlt, dē-; ˈdē-ˌfȯlt\ (n.)
1
: failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
2
archaic : fault
3
: a failure to pay financial debts
4
a : failure to appear at the required time in a legal proceeding
b : failure to compete in or to finish an appointed contest <lost the game by default>
5
a : a selection made usually automatically or without active consideration due to lack of a viable alternative <remained the club's president by default>
b : a selection automatically used by a computer program in the absence of a choice made by the user
Ex:
The defendant has made no appearance in the case and is in default.
10)Define \di-ˈfīn\ (v.)
transitive verb
1
a : to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of <whatever defines us as human>
b : to discover and set forth the meaning of (as a word)
c : to create on a computer <define a window> <define a procedure>
2
a : to fix or mark the limits of : demarcate <rigidly defined property lines>
b : to make distinct, clear, or detailed especially in outline <the issues aren't too well defined>
3
: characterize, distinguish <you define yourself by the choices you make — Denison University Bulletin>
intransitive verb
: to make a definition
Ex:
The government study seeks to define urban poverty.
11)Stir \ˈstər\ (v.)
transitive verb
1
a : to cause an especially slight movement or change of position of
b : to disturb the quiet of : agitate —often used with up <the bear stirred up the bees>
2
a : to disturb the relative position of the particles or parts of especially by a continued circular movement <stir the pudding> <stir the fire> —often used with up <stirred up mud from the lake bottom>
b : to mix by or as if by stirring —often used with in <stir in the spices>
4
: to bring into notice or debate : raise —often used with up <stir up sensitive issues>
5
intransitive verb
1
a : to make a slight movement <the leaves were barely stirring>
b : to begin to move (as in rousing)
c : to shift to another location : budge <haven't stirred since I arrived>
2
: to begin to be active <the factory stirred to life>
3
: to be active or busy <not a creature was stirring — Clement Moore>
4
: to pass an implement through a substance with a circular movement
5
: to be able to be stirred
Ex:
A good book can stir the imagination.
12)Disguise \də-ˈskīz, dis-ˈgīz also diz-\ (transitive verb)
1
a : to change the customary dress or appearance of
b : to furnish with a false appearance or an assumed identity
2
obsolete : disfigure
3
: to obscure the existence or true state or character of : conceal <unable to disguise his true feelings>
Ex:
We disguised the fact that we were disappointed.
13)Boast \ˈbōst\ (n.)
1
2
: a cause for pride
Ex:
When he says he's the richest man in town, he's not just making an idle boast.
14)Reassurance \ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s\ (n.)
1
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
2
Ex:
Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again.
15)Burrow \ˈbər-(ˌ)ō; ˈbə-(ˌ)rō\ (n.)
1.a hole or excavation in the ground made by an animal (as a rabbit) for shelter and habitation
Ex:
The chipmunk retreated to its burrow to have its babies.
16)Armor \ˈär-mər\ (n.)
1
: defensive covering for the body; especially : covering (as of metal) used in combat
2
: a quality or circumstance that affords protection <the armor of prosperity>
3
: a protective outer layer (as of a ship, a plant or animal, or a cable)
4
: armored forces and vehicles (as tanks)
Ex:
The officers are required to wear bulletproof body armor.
The officers are required to wear bulletproof body armor.
17)Defense \di-ˈfen(t)s; as antonym of “offense,” often ˈdē-ˌ\ (n.)
1
a : the act or action of defending <the defense of our country> <speak out in defense of justice>
b : a defendant's denial, answer, or plea
2
3
a : means or method of defending or protecting oneself, one's team, or another; also : a defensive structure
b : an argument in support or justification
c : the collected facts and method adopted by a defendant to protect and defend against a plaintiff's action
d : a sequence of moves available in chess to the second player in the opening
4
a : a defending party or group (as in a court of law) <the defense rests>
b : a defensive team
5
: the military and industrial aggregate that authorizes and supervises arms production <appropriations for defense> <defense contract>
Ex:
They put up a good defense, but the city ultimately fell to the invaders.
18)Badge \ˈbaj\ (n.)
1
: a device or token especially of membership in a society or group
2
: a characteristic mark
3
: an emblem awarded for a particular accomplishment
Ex:
The policeman flashed his badge.
19)Inflict \in-ˈflikt\ ( transitive verb )
1
: afflict
2
a : to give by or as if by striking <inflict pain>
b : to cause (something unpleasant) to be endured
Ex:
These insects are capable of inflicting a painful sting.
20)Prevalent \ˈpre-və-lənt, ˈprev-lənt\ (adj.)
1
archaic : powerful
2
: being in ascendancy : dominant
3
: generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
Ex:
Those teaching methods are still prevalent at some schools.
Those teaching methods are still prevalent at some schools.
21)Second-guess \ˌse-kəŋ-ˈges, -kən(d)-\ (transitive verb)
1
: to criticize or question actions or decisions of (someone) often after the results of those actions or decisions are known <meet almost every morning and, over coffee, second–guess the local coach — Bruce Newman>; also : to engage in such criticism of (an action or decision) <second–guess the general's strategy>
2
: to seek to anticipate or predict <lived royally by his ability to second–guess the stock market — Time>
22)Guru \ˈgu̇r-(ˌ)ü, ˈgü-(ˌ)rü also gə-ˈrü\ (n.)
1
: a personal religious teacher and spiritual guide in Hinduism
2
a : a teacher and especially intellectual guide in matters of fundamental concern
b : one who is an acknowledged leader or chief proponent
c : a person with knowledge or expertise : expert
Ex:
She's a self-proclaimed financial guru.
23)Sticky \ˈsti-kē\ (adj.)
1
3
: tending to stick
4
a : disagreeable, unpleasant <came to a sticky end>
b : awkward, stiff
c : difficult, problematic <a sticky situation>
5
: excessively sentimental : cloying
Ex:
There is a sticky substance on the table.
24)Consultation \ˌkän(t)-səl-ˈtā-shən\ (n.)
1
: council, conference; specifically : a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment
2
: the act of consulting or conferring
Ex:
Many accountants offer a free consultation before charging for their work.
25)Organizational \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ (adj.)
1
: of or relating to an organization : involving organization <the organizational state of a crystal>
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