definition
N: A particular period in history
era
aquatic
Swimming is an aquatic sport.
verge
n: an edge, border, or brink
v: to come close to the edge or border of
hoard
Squirrels hoard acorns for the winter.
My hoard of comic books includes several authentic 1930s Superman comics.
avert
v: to turn away
to keep from happening
ensue
When the principal declared the next day a holiday, shouting and clapping ensued.
dumbfound
V: to make speechless with amazement.
nimble
Trinity's nimble fingers plucked the harp strings with amazing speed.
It takes a nimble mind to solve such a difficult problem.
definition of beseech
V: to ask earnestly; to beg
placate
V: To stop from being angry; to calm
dwindle
My hopes of winning arm-wrestling match dwindled when I saw the size of my opponent's muscles.
adj: without much hope
cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad weather
bleak
Ruthless
Disease and inadequate supples finally terminated the ruthless invader Attila the Hun in fifth-century Europe.
Definition of throng
n: a large number of people gathered together; a crowd
v: to gather or move in large numbers
N: a difficult or dangerous condition or situation
plight
garrison
The garrison held off the enemy for four days before capitulating.
The garrison controlled the only passage through the mountain range.
The commander had to garrison the troops in an old schoolhouse.
recede
V: to move back or to drop to a lower level
to become fainter
docile
It was my first attempt at riding, I was given the most docile horse in the stable.
sentence using the word ponder
V: To cover, as with water from a flood.
To load with an excessive amount or number of something.
inundate
Ponderous
The elephant made its way with ponderous steps through the water.
blithe
adj: cheerful; carefree
not showing proper care; heedless
Health authorities remain vigilant for any signs of the epidemic's return.
Give me a sentence using the word haughty.
Sofia's haughty manner made her unpopular.
His haughtiness seemed absurd for one who had accomplished so little.