Any of the poisonous umbelliferous plants, of the genera
solution
[sə-ˈlü-shən]
A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.
rhubarb
[ˈrü-ˌbärb]
Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially Rheum rhabarbarum, having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks that are edible, in particular when cooked (although the leaves are mildly poisonous).
weed
[ˈwēd]
Any plant regarded as unwanted at the place where, and at the time when it is growing.
curare
[kyu̇-ˈrär-ē]
A plant, Strychnos toxifera, formerly used in arrow poisons in South America due to its D-tubocurarine content
aconite
[ˈa-kə-ˌnīt]
The herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous.
relaxant
[ri-ˈlak-sənt]
A drug or other agent that promotes relaxation.
slur
[ˈslər]
An insult or slight.
botulism
[ˈbä-chə-ˌli-zəm]
Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, a type of anaerobic bacteria that grows in improperly prepared food.
venom
[ˈve-nəm]
A poison carried by an animal, usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging.
flimsy
[ˈflim-zē]
Thin typing paper used to make multiple copies.
sanity
[ˈsa-nə-tē]
The condition of being sane.
smallpox
[ˈsmȯl-ˌpäks]
An acute, highly infectious often fatal disease caused by Variola virus of the family Poxviridae. It was completely eradicated in the 1970s. Those who survived were left with pockmarks.
foliage
[ˈfō-lē-ij]
The leaves of plants.
pageant
[ˈpa-jənt]
A competition in which participants compete for a determination that one is the most physically attractive.
cyanide
[ˈsī-ə-ˌnīd]
Any compound containing the -C≡N radical or the C≡N-1 anion.
rampage
[ˈram-ˌpāj]
A course of violent, frenzied action.
Luddite
[ˈlə-ˌdīt]
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ham
[ˈham]
The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.
gearhead
[ˈgir-ˌhed]
A mechanical device used to increase the torque of gears.
propeller
[prə-ˈpe-lər]
One who, or that which, propels.
beanie
[ˈbē-nē]
A cap that fits the head closely, usually knitted from wool.
dazed
[ˈdāzd]
To stun or stupefy, for example with bright light, with a blow, with cold, or with fear
pyre
[ˈpī(-ə)r]
A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which corpses are burned.
flashy
[ˈfla-shē]
Showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing.
flamboyant
[flam-ˈbȯi-ənt]
The royal poinciana (Delonix regia), a showy tropical tree.
chaise
[ˈshāz]
An open, horse-drawn carriage for one or two people, usually with one horse and two wheels.
lounge
[ˈlau̇nj]
A waiting room in an office, airport etc.
meridian
[mə-ˈri-dē-ən]
The south.
lengthwise
[ˈleŋ(k)th-ˌwīz]
In the long direction of an oblong object.
crosswise
[ˈkrȯs-ˌwīz]
Crossing; lying across
tiptoe
[ˈtip-ˌtō]
(usually in the plural) The tip of the toe.
peculiarity
[pi-ˌkyül-ˈyer-ə-tē]
The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
haw
[ˈhȯ]
To stop, in speaking, with a sound like haw; to speak with interruption and hesitation.
tic
[ˈtik]
A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.
perplex
[pər-ˈpleks]
A difficulty.
crane
[ˈkrān]
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
stunt
[ˈstənt]
A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills.
skateboarder
[ˈskāt-ˌbȯr-dər]
A person who rides a skateboard.
snowboard
[ˈsnō-ˌbȯrd]
A board, somewhat like a broad ski, or a very long skateboard with no wheels, used in the sport of snowboarding.
compost
[ˈkäm-ˌpōst]
The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.
manure
[mə-ˈnu̇r]
Animal excrement, especially that of common domestic farm animals and when used as fertilizer. Generally speaking, from cows, horses, sheep, pigs and chickens.
faucet
[ˈfȯ-sət]
An exposed plumbing fitting; a tap or spigot; a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir.
compact
[kəm-ˈpakt]
An agreement or contract.
mimic
[ˈmi-mik]
A person who practices mimicry, or mime.
tetanus
[ˈte-tə-nəs]
A serious and often fatal disease caused by the infection of an open wound with the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, found in soil and the intestines and faeces of animals.
gladiator
[ˈgla-dē-ˌā-tər]
(in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
hasten
[ˈhā-sᵊn]
To move or act in a quick fashion.
soloist
[ˈsō-lə-wist]
A person who performs a solo.
aria
[ˈär-ē-ə]
A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata.
expedition
[ˌek-spə-ˈdi-shən]
The act of expediting something; prompt execution.
perish
[ˈper-ish]
To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
fever
[ˈfē-vər]
A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.
attempt
[ə-ˈtem(p)t]
The action of trying at something.
stray
[ˈstrā]
Any domestic animal that has no enclosure, or its proper place and company, and wanders at large, or is lost; an estray.
shepherd
[ˈshe-pərd]
A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.
linger
[ˈliŋ-gər]
To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.
consent
[kən-ˈsent]
Voluntary agreement or permission.
choral
[ˈkȯr-əl]
Of, relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or a chorus.
hymn
[ˈhim]
A song of praise or worship.
abominable
[ə-ˈbäm-nə-bəl]
Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable.
ghastly
[ˈgast-lē]
Like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid; dismal.
womanize
[ˈwu̇-mə-ˌnīz]
(said of a man) To flirt with and/or seduce, or attempt to seduce, women, especially lecherously.
nymph
[ˈnim(p)f]
(Greek, Roman) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
reed
[ˈrēd]
Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
satire
[ˈsa-ˌtī(-ə)r]
A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change. Humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
fortress
[ˈfȯr-trəs]
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
inflate
[in-ˈflāt]
To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
glide
[ˈglīd]
The act of gliding.
pant
[ˈpant]
A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp.
sketchy
[ˈske-chē]
Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.