(with definite article) Something absent, especially absent people collectively; those who were or are not there.
uprising
[ˈəp-ˌrī-ziŋ]
an act of opposition, sometimes using violence, by many people in one area of a country against those who are in power.
swift
[ˈswift]
happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way.
anthropomorphic
[ˌan(t)-thrə-pə-ˈmȯr-fik]
Having the form of a human
fable
[ˈfā-bəl]
A fictitious narrative intended to enforce some useful truth or precept, usually with animals, etc. as characters; an apologue. Prototypically, Aesop's Fables.
primate
[ˈprī-ˌmāt]
a member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes.
hind
[ˈhīnd]
Located at the rear (most often said of animals' body parts).
primitive
[ˈpri-mə-tiv]
relating to human society at a very early stage of development, with people living in a simple way without machines or a writing system.
wherefore
[ˈ(h)wer-ˌfȯr]
An intent or purpose; a why.
archaeology
[ˌär-kē-ˈä-lə-jē]
The study of the past by excavation and analysis of its material remains:
grinch
[ˈgrinch]
A grouch or killjoy.
folklore
[ˈfōk-ˌlȯr]
The tales, legends and superstitions of a particular ethnic population.
devour
[di-ˈvau̇(-ə)r]
To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.
possessed
[pə-ˈzest]
Someone who is possessed is thought to be controlled by an evil spirit.
rival
[ˈrī-vəl]
A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
rehab
[ˈrē-ˌhab]
Rehabilitation, especially to treat the use of recreational drugs.
frantic
[ˈfran-tik]
A person who is insane or mentally unstable, madman.
farce
[ˈfärs]
A style of humor marked by broad improbabilities with little regard to regularity or method.
flighty
[ˈflī-tē]
lacking stability or steadiness: easily upset or easily excited.
occult
[ə-ˈkəlt]
(usually with "the") Supernatural affairs.
forceful
[ˈfȯrs-fəl]
expressing opinions strongly and demanding attention or action.
vigor
[ˈvi-gər]
Active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; energy.
manned
[ˈmand]
carrying or performed by a person.
sleek
[ˈslēk]
That which makes smooth; varnish.
levee
[ˈle-vē]
An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
amputate
[ˈam-pyə-ˌtāt]
To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb
regime
[rā-ˈzhēm]
a particular government or a system or method of government.
vacant
[ˈvā-kənt]
Not occupied; empty.
constitution
[ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈtü-shən]
the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it.
emblem
[ˈem-bləm]
A representative symbol, such as a trademark or logo.
royalty
[ˈrȯi(-ə)l-tē]
The rank, status, power or authority of a monarch; the people who belong to the family of a king and queen.
luster
[ˈlə-stər]
Shine, polish or sparkle.
coronation
[ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnā-shən]
The act or solemnity of crowning a sovereign; the act of investing a prince with the insignia of royalty, on his succeeding to the sovereignty.
crusader
[krü-ˈsā-dər]
a person who makes an impassioned and sustained effort to bring about social or political changes.
stake
[ˈstāk]
A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.
solemn
[ˈsä-ləm]
Deeply serious and somber.
legislative
[ˈle-jə-ˌslā-tiv]
That branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws.
outlet
[ˈau̇t-ˌlet]
A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.
sprint
[ˈsprint]
A short race at top speed.
javelin
[ˈjav-lən]
a long stick with a pointed end that is thrown in sports competitions.
discus
[ˈdi-skəs]
A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.
reflex
[ˈrē-ˌfleks]
An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.
feat
[ˈfēt]
A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.
resurrection
[ˌre-zə-ˈrek-shən]
The act of arising from the dead and becoming alive again.
apostle
[ə-ˈpä-səl]
A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
descend
[dɪˈsend]
to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one.
congregation
[ˌkäŋ-gri-ˈgā-shən]
a group of people who have come together in a religious building for worship and prayer.
denomination
[dɪˌnɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən]
a religious group that has slightly different beliefs from other groups that share the same religion.
surpass
[sər-ˈpas]
To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.
evangelical
[ˌē-ˌvan-ˈje-li-kəl]
belonging to one of the Protestant Churches or Christian groups that believes that the teaching of the Bible and persuading other people to join them is extremely important.