untapped |
[ˌən-ˈtapt] |
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[Not tapped; not drawn on in terms of resources.] |
squeal |
[ˈskwēl] |
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[A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child, or noisy worn-down brake pads.] |
noncommittal |
[ˌnän-kə-ˈmi-tᵊl] |
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[Tending to avoid commitment; lacking certainty or decisiveness; reluctant to give out information or show one's feelings or opinion.] |
grunt |
[ˈgrənt] |
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[A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.] |
anecdote |
[ˈa-nik-ˌdōt] |
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[A short account of a real incident or person, often humorous or interesting.] |
banquet |
[ˈbaŋ-kwət] |
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[A large celebratory meal; a feast.] |
mischievous |
[ˈmis-chə-vəs] |
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[Causing mischief; injurious.] |
jumble |
[ˈjəm-bəl] |
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[A mixture of unrelated things.] |
untangle |
[ˌən-ˈtaŋ-gəl] |
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[To remove tangles or knots from.] |
sputter |
[ˈspə-tər] |
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[Moist matter thrown out in small detached particles.] |
commonplace |
[ˈkä-mən-ˌplās] |
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[A platitude or cliché.] |
copious |
[ˈkō-pē-əs] |
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[Vast in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; taking place on a large scale.] |
assent |
[ə-ˈsent] |
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[Agreement; act of agreeing] |
fury |
[ˈfyu̇r-ē] |
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[Extreme anger.] |
vehement |
[ˈvē-ə-mənt] |
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[Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.] |
gab |
[ˈgab] |
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[Idle chatter.] |
economy |
[i-ˈkä-nə-mē] |
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[Effective management of a community or system, or especially its resources.] |