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hoot

[h-oot]

a sound made by an owl; also refers to laughter or a loud noise of disapproval or excitement.

capacious

[kuh-pey-shuhs]

capable of holding much; spacious or roomy

repertory

[rep-er-tawr-ee]

a type of theatrical presentation in which a company presents several works regularly or in alternate sequence in one season

scathing

[skey-thing]

bitterly severe, as in a remark

correct

[kuh-rekt]

free from error; in accordance with fact or truth

modicum

[mod-i-kuhm]

a moderate or small amount

versatile

[vur-suh-tl]

capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.

incriminate

[in-krim-uh-neyt]

to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

purloin

[pur-loin]

to take dishonestly; steal; filch; pilfer

aphelion

[uh-fee-lee-uhn]

the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body (such as a planet)

unduly

[uhn-doo-lee]

excessively

fipple

[fip-uhl]

a plug stopping the upper end of a pipe, as a recorder or a whistle, and having a narrow slit through which the player blows

abundant

[uh-buhn-duhnt]

present in great quantity; more than adequate; oversufficient

hesitant

[hez-i-tant]

slow to act or speak due to uncertainty

muse

[myooz]

to comment thoughtfully or ruminate upon

incidence

[in-si-duhns]

the rate or range of occurrence or influence of something, especially of something unwanted

aloof

[uh-loof]

reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested

nimble

[nim-buhl ]

quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid

incessant

[in-ces-ant]

unending

cumulative

[kyoo-myuh-luh-tiv]

increasing or growing by accumulation or successive additions

plumber

[pluh-mer]

a person who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing.

dauntless

[dawnt-lis]

not to be daunted or intimidated; fearless; intrepid; bold

entirety

[en-tahy-er-tee]

the whole of something

tory

[tawr-ee]

an American colonist who supported the British side during the American Revolution