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weave

[weev]

to interlace (threads, yarns, strips, fibrous material, etc.) so as to form a fabric or material

sarcophagus

[sahr-kof-uh-guhs]

a stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece

apologia

[ap-uh-loh-jee-uh]

a defense especially of one's opinions, position, or actions

pendulous

[pen-juh-luhs]

hanging down loosely

frazil

[fraz-uhl]

ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas

blanch

[blahnch]

to scald briefly and then drain, as peaches or almonds to facilitate removal of skins, or as rice or macaroni to separate the grains or strands

engender

[en-jen-der]

to produce, cause, or give rise to

precarious

[pri-kair-ee-uhs]

dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure

strident

[strahyd-nt]

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

buttress

[buh-tris]

any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall

ailurophile

[ahy-loor-uh-fahyl]

a person who likes cats; cat fancier

contemporary

[kuhn-tem-puh-rer-ee]

of the present time; modern

scuttle

[skuht-l]

to sink (a vessel) deliberately, especially by opening seacocks or making openings in the hull

incumbent

[in-kuhm-buhnt]

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

imprecate

[im-pri-keyt]

to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person

anfractuous

[an-frak-choo-uhs]

characterized by windings and turnings; sinuous; circuitous

gloaming

[gloh-ming]

twilight; dusk

impervious

[im-pur-vee-uhs]

not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable

virulent

[vir-yuh-luhnt, vir-uh-]

actively poisonous; intensely noxious

stentorian

[sten-tawr-ee-uhn]

very loud or powerful in sound

rutilant

[root-l-uhnt]

glowing or glittering with red or golden light

yearning

[yur-ning]

deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness

luminous

[loo-muh-nuhs]

radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright

obviate

[ob-vee-eyt]

to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary