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viscous

[vis-kuhs]

of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive

quantitative

[kwon-ti-tey-tiv]

relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality

entreat

[en-treet ]

to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg

impetuous

[im-pech-oo-uhs]

moving forcefully or rapidly

deleterious

[del-i-teer-ee-uhs]

injurious to health

supplicate

[suhp-li-keyt ]

to pray humbly; make humble and earnest entreaty or petition

committed

[k-omm-itt-ed]

dedicated or loyal to a cause, person, or activity.

renowned

[ri-nound]

celebrated; famous

scythe

[sahyth]

an agricultural tool with a long, curving blade that sits at an angle on the handle

clangor

[klang-er]

a loud, resonant sound

rouse

[rouz]

to bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, fancied security, apathy, depression, etc.

opine

[oh-pahyn]

to hold or express an opinion

tally

[tal-ee]

a total count or score

frightening

[fryt-ning]

causing fear or alarm

mammonism

[mam-uh-niz-uhm]

the greedy pursuit of riches

strident

[strahyd-nt]

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

adjure

[adj-ur-e]

to earnestly request or urge someone to do something.

intellect

[in-tuh-lekt]

the ability to think and reason

luminary

[loo-muh-ner-ee]

a body, object, etc. that gives light

green

[gr-een]

the color of grass; also refers to inexperience or being environmentally friendly.

atrocious

[uh-troh-shuhs]

horrifyingly bad or unpleasant

crumbling

[krum-bling]

breaking apart into small fragments

skittish

[skit-ish]

restlessly or excessively lively

inject

[in-jekt]

to introduce a substance into something, typically a body or system