Thomas Jefferson List 4

attire

to put clothes on, especially fancy or rich garments.

bubbling

1- to be or become lively and enthusiastic , 2- to speak in a lively and fluent manner, 3- to form or produce bubbles, 4- to flow with a gurgling sound.

dice

a game played with dice

enrolled

to make or become a member of a society, class, etc.

faculty

1- the teaching and administrative staff who have academic qualifications in an educational institution. 2- a branch of teaching or learning in an educational institution. 3- an acquired or natural ability.

fashions

1- the style of clothes, furniture, etc. that most people like at a particular time. 2- a way of doing something.

fraternal society

a male students' society in a university or college.

freshly

1- newly, 2- recently.

shyness

1- timidity, 2- uneasiness in company.

swagger

a conceited strut, to walk or behave in a conceited and self-confident manner.

voraciously

1- excessively, eagerly. 2- insatiably. 3- ravenously.

whiled

to cause time to pass in a pleasant manner.

apply

1- to employ diligently or with close attention. 2- to put to use, especially for some practical purpose. 3- to bring into action. 4- to lay or spread on. 5- to be relevant to . 6- to make an appeal or request in the form of a written application.

brawl

a noisy quarrel or fight.

contrite

feeling sad and sorry for committing a sin or for wrongdoing.

feuded

to quarrel and fight, often over a long period of time.

institution

1- a society or organization, especially one founded for charitable, religious, educational, or social purposes. 2- a building used by a certain organization. 3- the act or instance of setting up an institution 4- an established law, practice or tradition.

resign

1- to give up one's job, office, or position. 2- to accept something as inevitable.

temptations

1- an attractive thing or course of action. 2- the act or instance of being swayed toward something, especially wrongdoing.

angering

to enrage.

brick

1- built of brick. 2- of a dull red color; a block of hardened clay usually orange or red in color; a block of gold, plastic, Etc.

communities

1- a body of people having a religion, a profession, etc. in common. 2- a specific locality, including its inhabitants. 3- (proceeded by) the public. 4- a group of people, countries, etc. unified by common interests.

dilapidated

1- run down. 2- in a state of disrepair or ruin, especially as a result of age or neglect.

instructive

educational.

lectures

1- a talk given before an audience or class, especially for instruction. 2- a speech telling somebody off.

pastime

1- something done to pass time pleasantly, 2- a hobby.

recitation

the act or an instance of reading or repeating aloud, especially publicity or in a class.

stinging

that which inflicts a sharp, smarting or burning pain that is rather like a sting; to cause or inflict a sharp, smarting, or burning pain.

stutter

1- to involuntarily stumble over one's words. 2- to stammer. 3- to move or act in a halting or spasmodic manner.

switch

1- a slender, flexible whip, rod, or twig. 2- a device that you press, turn, or pull to start or stop something working. 3- a sudden change from one thing to another.

vibrant

1- lively. 2- pulsating with life and vigor. 3- bright.

assumptions

a belief that something is true and can be taken for granted.

currents

1- a flow (liquid, air, thoughts, ideas) moving quickly and in a certain direction. 2- the swiftest part of a stream. 3- a tidal or non-tidal movement of the sea. 4- a flow of electric charge.

dogmas

1- something held as an established opinion. Specially a principle, and generally thought to be true by members of an organization, movement or profession. 2- a code of such principles, beliefs, or doctrines, 3- a point of view that is put forward without adequate grounds or basis for it. 4- a doctrine of body of doctrines concerning faith or morals that is formally stated and proclaimed by a church.

dominant

1- prevailing. 2- most influential. 3- most prominent.

the Enlightenment

the 18th century philosophical movement which emphasized reason and individualism rather than tradition.

freethinker

someone who forms opinions independently and on the basis of reason.

functioned

1- to fulfill a function. 2- to operate. 3- to be in working order.

potent

1- powerful. 2- having or wielding force, authority, or influence. 3- chemically or medically effective.

prodigy

1 -a person endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities. 2- something marvelous or wonderful.

sources

1- a place, person, or thing from which something originates. 2- a spring or fountainhead from which a stream flows. 3 a person or document, et. Which provides evidence.

tenet

a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true, especially one held in common by members of an organization, movement, or profession.

theory

1- an idea or set of ideas explaining something. 2- a speculative view. 3- abstract knowledge or speculative thought. 4- the principles of a science, .

unafraid

fearless.

wholeheartedly

1- completely . 2- done with all possible effort, attention, or sincerity.

amateur

someone who takes part in an activity on an unpaid, non-professional basis.

candlelight

light provided by a candle.

debates

formal discussion, especially in public.

demeanor

One's outward behavior or bearing.

elegantly

1- gracefully. 2- tastefully. 3- in a refined manner.

erudition

knowledge based on carful learning.

gambling

the process of betting on a game or event form money. 1- to bet on a game for money. 2- to take great risks.

horizons

1- the limit of mental perception, interest, experience, etc. 2- the line at which the earth and sky appear to meet.

lent

1- to bestow or contribute. 2- to offer the use of something on the understanding that it or its equivalent shall be returned. 3- to give money to people on the condition that it will be paid back with interest.

parlor (parlour)

1- a sitting-room in a private house. 2- a room in a hotel, etc. for the private use of residents. 3- a shop providing specified goods or services. 4- a room or building equipped for milking cows.

peculiar

strange or unusual.

peppered

sprinkled, 1- to sprinkle or treat with, or as if with, pepper. 2- to pelt with missiles.

refinement

1- polish or elegance in behavior or manner. 2- fineness of feeling or taste. 3- the act of refining or the process of being refined. 4- an added development or improvement.

worldly

1- possessing a practical and often shrewd understanding of human affairs. 2- of relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits, rather than to religion or spiritual affairs.

absorb

1- to take in. 2- to reduce the effect or intensity of, 3- to include or incorporate as part of itself or oneself. 4- to consume. 5- to engross the attention of.

dormitory

1- a sleeping-room with several beds, especially in a school or institution. 2- a university or college hall of residence of hostel.

embrace

1- to clasp in the arms. 2- to encircle or enclose. 3- to take up readily or gladly. 4- to welcome.

overt

1- explicit. 2- visible.

shows

1- a display. 2- something which is exhibited. 3- an exhibition arranged to arouse interest. 4- a theatrical presentation or a radio or television program.

taxation

1- the imposition or payment of tax. 2- income from taxes.