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