Vocabulary help plz!?

Question

ANYONE who can find the vocab meanings of the folowing first will get 5 satr best answer!!

Asset
Slouched
Madras
Loping
Sympathetic
Rarities
"Cooler"
Savvy
"Souped-up"
Bruised
Suffocate
Irresistibly
Suspicious
Impatiently
Sarcasm
"Hitched"
Half-conscious
Cowlick
Sensitive
Unfathomable

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Answer 1

I can find them all.
Do I get the points?
Examples:

madras - noun (with lower case m)
1. a light cotton fabric of various weaves, esp. one in multicolored plaid or stripes, used for shirts, dresses, jackets, etc.
2. a thin curtain fabric of a light, gauzelike weave with figures of heavier yarns.
3. a large, brightly colored kerchief, of silk or cotton, often used for turbans.

Ma·dras - noun (with upper case M)
1. a seaport in and the capital of Tamil Nadu state, in SE India, on the Bay of Bengal. 3,169,930.
2. former name of Tamil Nadu.

souped-up - adj
mechanically modified to increase the power or attractiveness

cowlick - noun
a tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from that of the rest of the hair.

Answer 2

um...why have us waste our own time and do ur homework whenitz ur grade?some of these words are actually easy...im being sympathetic and saving u the lecture.im a very sensitive person and hate to see ppl suffer.i bruised my left arm.i slouched on the sofa while watching tv.ill suffocate if i dont breathe soon.i woke up at 3:00 in the morning and was Half-conscious.im very suspicious that u r cheating on ur homework. ur lucky i dont use Sarcasm.im irresistibly going on to the next question...

Answer 3

Keep the points. It isn't worth the effort.

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Good Luck....

Answer 4

You'll never learn if you can't figure out how to do your own homework.

Honestly...bruised? Sarcasm? Impatiently? Suspicious? Irresistibly? Suffocate? COOLER?

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Answer 5

You need to do your own work. It's the only way you will really learn anything! Try a dictionary..........

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

as·set /ˈæsɛt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[as-et] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. a useful and desirable thing or quality: Organizational ability is an asset.
2. a single item of ownership having exchange value.
3. assets, a. items of ownership convertible into cash; total resources of a person or business, as cash, notes and accounts receivable, securities, inventories, goodwill, fixtures, machinery, or real estate (opposed to liabilities).
b. Accounting. the items detailed on a balance sheet, esp. in relation to liabilities and capital.
c. all property available for the payment of debts, esp. of a bankrupt or insolvent firm or person.
d. Law. property in the hands of an heir, executor, or administrator, that is sufficient to pay the debts or legacies of a deceased person

slouch (slouch) Pronunciation Key
v. slouched, slouch·ing, slouch·es

v. intr.

To sit, stand, or walk with an awkward, drooping, excessively relaxed posture.
To droop or hang carelessly, as a hat.

v. tr.
To cause to droop; stoop.

n.
An awkward, drooping, excessively relaxed posture or gait.
Slang An awkward, lazy, or inept person: good at chess and no slouch at bridge, either

mad·ras /ˈmædrəs, məˈdræs, -ˈdrɑs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mad-ruhs, muh-dras, -drahs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. a light cotton fabric of various weaves, esp. one in multicolored plaid or stripes, used for shirts, dresses, jackets, etc.
2. a thin curtain fabric of a light, gauzelike weave with figures of heavier yarns.
3. a large, brightly colored kerchief, of silk or cotton, often used for turbans.
–adjective 4. made of or resembling madras.


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[Origin: 1825–35; named after Madras]

lope /loʊp/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[lohp] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, loped, lop·ing, noun
–verb (used without object) 1. to move or run with bounding steps, as a quadruped, or with a long, easy stride, as a person.
2. to canter leisurely with a rather long, easy stride, as a horse.
–verb (used with object) 3. to cause to lope, as a horse.
–noun 4. the act or the gait of loping.
5. a long, easy stride.


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[Origin: 1375–1425; late ME < D lopen to run, c. OE hléapan to leap]

sym·pa·thet·ic /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[sim-puh-thet-ik] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
2. acting or affected by, of the nature of, or pertaining to a special affinity or mutual relationship; congenial: With their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion.
3. looking upon with favor (often fol. by to or toward): She is sympathetic to the project.
4. Anatomy, Physiology. a. pertaining to that part of the autonomic nervous system consisting of nerves that arise from the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord, and functioning in opposition to the parasympathetic system, as in stimulating heartbeat, dilating the pupil of the eye, etc.
b. Obsolete. pertaining to the autonomic nervous system in its entirety.

5. Physics. noting or pertaining to vibrations, sounds, etc., produced by a body as the direct result of similar vibrations in a different body.


rar·i·ty /ˈrɛərɪti/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[rair-i-tee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -ties. 1. something rare, unusual, or uncommon: Snowstorms are a rarity in the South.
2. something esteemed or interesting in being rare, uncommon, or curious: That folio is a rarity that will bring a good price.
3. the state or quality of being rare.
4. rare occurrence; infrequency: Volcanic eruptions on the island occur with great rarity.
5. unusual excellence.
6. thinness, as of air or a gas.


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[Origin: 1550–60; < L rāritās thinness, equiv. to rār(us) rare1 + -itās -ity]

cool·er /ˈkulər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[koo-ler] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. a container or apparatus, as an insulated chest, in which something may be cooled or kept cool.
2. anything that cools or makes cool; refrigerant.
3. an air conditioner.
4. a tall drink, consisting of liquor, soda, and a fruit garnish.
5. water cooler.
6. the cooler, Slang. jail: He was in the cooler for three months for petty theft.
7. Ice Hockey Slang. penalty box.


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[Origin: 1565–75; cool + -er1]


sav·vy /ˈsævi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[sav-ee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -vied, -vy·ing, noun, adjective, -vi·er, -vi·est. Informal.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object) 1. to know; understand.
–noun 2. Also, sav·vi·ness. practical understanding; shrewdness or intelligence; common sense: a candidate who seemed to have no political savvy.
–adjective 3. shrewdly informed; experienced and well-informed; canny.


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[Origin: 1775–85; < Sp sabe, pres. 3rd sing. of saber to know < L sapere to be wise; see sapient]

Main Entry: souped-up
Part of Speech: adj
Definition: mechanically modified to increase the power or attractiveness


bruise /bruz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[brooz] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, bruised, bruis·ing, noun
–verb (used with object) 1. to injure by striking or pressing, without breaking the skin: The blow bruised his arm. Her pinching bruised the peaches.
2. to injure or hurt slightly, as with an insult or unkind remark: to bruise a person's feelings.
3. to crush (drugs or food) by beating or pounding.
4. Metalworking. to injure the surface of (an ingot or finished object) by collision.
–verb (used without object) 5. to develop or bear a discolored spot on the skin as the result of a blow, fall, etc.
6. to become injured slightly: His feelings bruise easily.
–noun 7. an injury due to bruising; contusion.


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[Origin: bef. 900; ME bro(o)sen, bres(s)en, bris(s)en, bruisen, repr. OE brȳsan, brésan and AF bruser, OF bruisier, akin to briser to break; see brisance]

suf·fo·cate /ˈsʌfəˌkeɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[suhf-uh-keyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -cat·ed, -cat·ing.
–verb (used with object) 1. to kill by preventing the access of air to the blood through the lungs or analogous organs, as gills; strangle.
2. to impede the respiration of.
3. to discomfort by a lack of fresh or cool air.
4. to overcome or extinguish; suppress.
–verb (used without object) 5. to become suffocated; stifle; smother.
6. to be uncomfortable due to a lack of fresh or cool air.


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[Origin: 1520–30; < L suffōcātus (ptp. of suffōcāre to choke, stifle), equiv. to suf- suf- + -fōc- (comb. form of fauc-, s. of faucés throat) + -ātus -ate1]

—Related forms
suf·fo·cat·ing·ly, adverb
suf·fo·ca·tion, noun
suf·fo·ca·tive, adjective


irresistibly

adverb
incapable of being resisted; "the candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man" [syn: overwhelmingly


sus·pi·cious /səˈspɪʃəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[suh-spish-uhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior.
2. inclined to suspect, esp. inclined to suspect evil; distrustful: a suspicious tyrant.
3. full of or feeling suspicion.
4. expressing or indicating suspicion: a suspicious glance.


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[Origin: 1300–50; ME < L suspÄ«ciōsus, equiv. to suspÄ«ci- (see suspicion) + -ōsus -ous]

—Related forms
sus·pi·cious·ly, adverb
sus·pi·cious·ness, noun


—Synonyms 1. suspect, dubious, doubtful. 2. mistrustful, wary, disbelieving.


im·pa·tient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[im-pey-shuhnt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
2. indicating lack of patience: an impatient answer.
3. restless in desire or expectation; eagerly desirous.
—Idiom4. impatient of, intolerant of: impatient of any interruptions.


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[Origin: 1350–1400; ME impacient < L impatient- (s. of impatiéns) not enduring, not tolerating. See im-2, patient]

—Related forms
im·pa·tient·ly, adverb
im·pa·tient·ness, noun


—Synonyms 1. uneasy, unquiet. 1, 2. irritable, testy, fretful, violent, hot; curt, brusque, abrupt. 3. hasty, impetuous, precipitate, sudden.
—Antonyms 1. calm.
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source im·pa·tient (ĭm-pā'shənt) Pronunciation Key
adj.
Unable to wait patiently or tolerate delay; restless.
Unable to endure irritation or opposition; intolerant: impatient of criticism.
Expressing or produced by impatience: an impatient scowl.
Restively eager or desirous; anxious: impatient to begin.


[Middle English impacient, from Old French impatient, from Latin impatiēns, impatient- : in-, not; see in-1 + patiēns, present participle of patī, to suffer, endure; see patient.]

im·pa'tient·ly adv.

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WordNet - Cite This Source impatiently

adverb
in an impatient manner; "he answered her impatiently" [ant: patiently]


sar·casm /ˈsɑrkæzəm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[sahr-kaz-uhm] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. harsh or bitter derision or irony.
2. a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark: a review full of sarcasms.




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[Origin: 1570–80; < LL sarcasmus < Gk sarkasmós, deriv. of sarkázein to rend (flesh), sneer; see sarco-]




hitch (hÄ­ch) Pronunciation Key


v. hitched, hitch·ing, hitch·es

v. tr.

To fasten or catch temporarily with or as if with a loop, hook, or noose.
To connect or attach, as to a vehicle: hitched the horses to the sleigh.
To move or raise by pulling or jerking: hitch up one's suspenders.
Informal To hitchhike: hitched a ride to the rally.
Slang To marry: They got hitched last month.

v. intr.

To move haltingly; hobble.
To become entangled, snarled, or fastened.
Informal To hitchhike.

n.
Any of various knots used as a temporary fastening.
A device used to connect one thing to another.
A short jerking motion; a tug.
A hobble or limp.
An impediment or a delay: a hitch in our plans.
A term of service, especially of military service.
Informal A free ride obtained along a road.


con·scious /ˈkɒnʃəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kon-shuhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.
2. fully aware of or sensitive to something (often fol. by of): conscious of one's own faults; He wasn't conscious of the gossip about his past.
3. having the mental faculties fully active: He was conscious during the operation.
4. known to oneself; felt: conscious guilt.
5. aware of what one is doing: a conscious liar.
6. aware of oneself; self-conscious.
7. deliberate; intentional: a conscious insult; a conscious effort.
8. acutely aware of or concerned about: money-conscious; a diet-conscious society.
9. Obsolete. inwardly sensible of wrongdoing.
–noun 10. the conscious, Psychoanalysis. the part of the mind comprising psychic material of which the individual is aware.

cow·lick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kou-lik] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun a tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from that of the rest of the hair.


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[Origin: 1590–1600; cow1 + lick]


sen·si·tive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[sen-si-tiv] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. endowed with sensation; having perception through the senses.
2. readily or excessively affected by external agencies or influences.
3. having acute mental or emotional sensibility; aware of and responsive to the feelings of others.
4. easily pained, annoyed, etc.
5. pertaining to or connected with the senses or sensation.
6. Physiology. having a low threshold of sensation or feeling.
7. responding to stimuli, as leaves that move when touched.
8. highly responsive to certain agents, as photographic plates, films, or paper.
9. affected or likely to be affected by a specified stimulus (used in combination): price-sensitive markets.
10. involving work, duties, or information of a highly secret or delicate nature, esp. in government: a sensitive position in the State Department.
11. requiring tact or caution; delicate; touchy: a sensitive topic.
12. constructed to indicate, measure, or be affected by small amounts or changes, as a balance or thermometer.
13. Radio. easily affected by external influences, esp. by radio waves.
–noun 14. a person who is sensitive.
15. a person with psychic powers; medium.


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[Origin: 1350–1400; < ML sénsitÄ«vus, irreg. formation on L séns-, ptp. s. of sentÄ«re to sense (see -ive); r. ME sensitif(e) < MF sensitif, sensitive < ML, as above]

—Related forms
sen·si·tive·ly, adverb


un·fath·om·a·ble (ŭn-fāth'ə-mə-bəl) Pronunciation Key
adj.
Difficult or impossible to understand; incomprehensible: unfathomable theories.
Difficult or impossible to measure: the unfathomable depths.