Wordlist 21Coober Pedy: Really Down

Under

1. Aborigine (n.)Definition: one of the original or earliest known inhabitants of a country or region Synonym: original inhabitantExample: They were form the aborigines of Australia.Word Family:

2. Assume (v.)Definition: to accept something to be true without question or proof Synonym: bear, undertakeExample: Let's assume (that) they're coming and make plans on that basis.Word Family:as·sum·er, nouno·ver·as·sume, verb (used with object), o·ver·as·sumed, o·ver·as·sum·ing.pre·as·sume, verb (used with object), pre·as·sumed, pre·as·sum·ing.re·as·sume, verb (used with object), re·as·sumed, re·as·sum·ing.

3. Atop (pre.)Definition: on or at the top ofSynonym: on top ofExample: She sat atop a two-metre wall.Word Family:

4. Blast (v.)Definition: to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong forceSynonym: blow up, explode Example: A tunnel was to be blasted through the mountains.Word Family:

5. Blessedly (adv.) Definition: enjoyablySynonym: enjoyably. pleasantlyExample: The garden was blessedly peaceful.Word Family:bless·ed·ness, nounsu·per·blessed, adjectivesu·per·bless·ed·ness, nounwell-blessed, adjective

6. Burrow (v.)Definition: to make a hole or passage in, into, or under somethingSynonym: tunnel, excavateExample: The worms burrow deep into the ground.Word Family:bur·row·er, nounun·bur·rowed, adjective

7. Dispute (n.)Definition: a debate, controversy, or difference of opinionSynonym: debate, discussion, argumentExample: There is a dispute between two countries about the border.Word Family:dis·pute·less, adjectivedis·put·er, nounpre·dis·pute, noun, verb, pre·dis·put·ed, pre·dis·put·ing.re·dis·pute, verb, re·dis·put·ed, re·dis·put·ing.un·dis·put·ed, adjective

8. Emerge (v.)Definition: to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something Synonym: appear, come into viewExample: She emerged from the sea, blue with cold. Word Family:re·e·merge, verb (used without object), re·e·merged, re·e·merg·ing.un·e·merged, adjective

9. Endure (v.)Definition: to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painfulSynonym: tolerate, stand, bearExample: We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.Word Family:en·dur·er, nounun·en·dured, adjective

10. Ethnic (adj.)Definition: relating to a particular race of peopleSynonym: tribal, nativeExample: Conflicts between the different ethnic groups in the country exploded into civil war.Word Family:eth·ni·cal·ly, adverbin·ter·eth·nic, adjective

11. Far-flung (adj.)Definition:describes places that are a great distance away, or something that is spread over a very large area Synonym: distant, far awayExample: The news spread to all corners of our far-flung empire.Word Family:

12. Fleck (n.)Definition:a small mark or spot Synonym: spot, markExample: I got a few flecks of paint on the window.Word Family:fleck·less, adjectivefleck·less·ly, adverbfleck·y, adjectiveun·flecked, adjective

13. Groove (n.)Definition: long, narrow, hollow space cut into a surfaceSynonym: channel, cuttingExample: The window slides along a deep metal groove to open and close.Word Family:groove·less, adjectivegroove·like, adjectivegroov·er, nounre·groove, verb (used with object), re·grooved, re·groov·ing.

14. Immigrate (v.)Definition: to come to live in a different countrySynonym: migrateExample: He immigrated with his parents in 1895, and grew up in Long Island.Word Family:im·mi·gra·tor, nounun·im·mi·grat·ing, adjective

15. Liberal (adj.)Definition: respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviourSynonym: open-minded, unprejudicedExample: Her parents were far more liberal than mine.Word Family:lib·er·al·ly, adverblib·er·al·ness, nounan·ti·lib·er·al, adjective, nounan·ti·lib·er·al·ly, adverban·ti·lib·er·al·ness, noun

16. Moonscape (n.)Definition: the general appearance of the surface of the moonSynonym: Example: Word Family:

17. Nook (n.)Definition: a small space that is hidden or partly shelteredSynonym: opening, gap, cavityExample: a shady nook that was ideal for a picnic.Word Family:nook·like, adjective

18. Notwithstanding (adv.)Definition: despite the fact or thing mentionedSynonym: despite, regardless ofExample: Notwithstanding some members' objections, I think we must go ahead with the plan.Word Family:

19. Outcrop (n.)Definition: a large rock or group of rocks that sticks out of the groundSynonym: rock shelf, mantelExample: A rocky outcrop is visible far away. Word Family:

20. Overlook (v.)Definition: to provide a view of, especially from above Synonym: dominate, Example:Our hotel room overlooked the harbour. Word Family:

21. Patron (n.)Definition: a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving moneySynonym: sponsor, supporterExample: The Princess Royal is a well-known patron of several charities.Word Family:pa·tron·al, pa·tron·ly, adjectivepa·tron·dom, pa·tron·ship, nounpa·tron·less, adjectivesub·pa·tron·al, adjective

22. Refuge (n.)Definition: protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc.Synonym: protection, safetyExample: The climbers slept in a mountain refuge.Word Family:

23. Rig (n.)Definition: the equipment used in drilling an oil well.Synonym: Example: Word Family:

24. Settlement (n.)Definition: an official agreement that finishes an argumentSynonym: Example: As part of their divorce settlement, Geoff agreed to let Polly keep the house.Word Family:non·set·tle·ment, nouno·ver·set·tle·ment, nounpre·set·tle·ment, nounre·set·tle·ment, noun

25. Sprawl out (v.)Definition: to be stretched or spread out in an unnatural or ungraceful mannerSynonym: Example: The puppy sprawled out in all directions.Word Family:

26. Stop off (v.)Definition: to halt for a brief stay at some point on the way elsewhereSynonym: Example: On the way to Rome we stopped off at Florence.Word Family:

27. Striking it rich (exp.)Definition: to get a lot of money especially suddenly and unexpectedlySynonym: Example: Word Family:

28. Vein (n.)Definition: a streak or marking, as of a different shade or color, running through marble, wood, Synonym: stripe, lineExample: The floor was covered with white marble with gray veins.Word Family:vein·al, adjectivevein·less, adjectivevein·like, adjectivein·ter·vein, verb (used with object)in·ter·vein·al, adjective

29. Watch one’s step (exp.)Definition: Walk carefully Synonym: Example: Word Family: