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(adj.) 1. (of a light, color, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly. 2. not clearly recalled or formulated in the mind. (v.) make or become less bright or distinct.


dim

100


(v.) say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation. (n.) a barely audible utterance, especially one expressing dissatisfaction or irritation.


mutter

100


(adj.) savagely violent.


brutal

100


(adj.) free from an obligation or liability imposed on others. (v.) free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others. (n.) a person who is exempt from something, especially the payment of tax.


exempt

200


(adj.) (especially of a room or building) having ample space.


spacious

200


(v.) make or become less.


diminish

200


(n.) consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected. (v.) cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress.


dismay

200


(adj.) 1. sudden and unexpected. 2. brief to the point of rudeness; curt.


abrupt

300


(v.) prevent (something or someone) from moving or operating as normal.



immobilize


300


(n.) 1. a small house at the gates of a park or in the grounds of a large house, occupied by a gatekeeper, gardener, or other employee. 2. a branch or meeting place of an organization such as the Freemasons. (v.) 1. present (a complaint, appeal, claim, etc.) formally to the proper authorities. 2. make or become firmly fixed or embedded in a particular place.


lodge

300


(adj.) standing out so as to be clearly visible.



conspicuous


300


(v.)  torment (someone) physically or mentally.


excruciate

400


(n.) an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning.



admonition


400


(adj.) making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.


exhilarating

400


(adj.) not certain or fixed; provisional.



tentative


400


(adj.) giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.


ominous

500


(n.) 1. the action or process of transmitting something, or the state of being transmitted. 2. the mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine to the wheels of a motor vehicle.


transmission

500


(n.) severe mental or physical pain or suffering. (v.) be extremely distressed about something.


anguish

500


(n.) a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.


torrent

500


(adj.) 1. no longer produced or used; out of date. 2. (of a part or characteristic of an organism) less developed than formerly or in a related species; rudimentary; vestigial. (v.) cause (a product or idea) to be or become obsolete by replacing it with something new.


obsolete