mammoth
any of numerous large hairy extinct elephants with very long tusks that curve upward; something very large of its kind
The Republicans won a @ victory with William McKinley.
storied
decorated with designs representing scenes from story or history; having an interesting history
Neuschwanstein is a famous @ castle in Bavaria.
star
natural body visible in the sky at night; a very talented or popular performer
William Jennings Bryant was the @ of the Democratic party.
planks
items in the list of beliefs and goals of a political party
The Republican party only had two @ in the 1896 election.
gypsy
one of a dark Caucasian people coming originally from India to Europe in the 14th or 15th century and living and maintaining a wandering way of life
The word @ is also used to describe anyone not living a stable way of life.
peacock
the male of a very large Asian pheasant having a very long brightly colored tail that can be spread or raised, a small crest, and in most forms brilliant blue or green feathers on the neck and shoulders
Andrew strutted around, as proud as a @ in his new clothes.
chicken
the common domestic fowl; coward
Sean did not want to jump in, but did not want to be a @ either.
quail
any of various mostly small game plump birds that are related to the common domestic chicken; to lose courage: shrink in fear
The terrible dog made Gracie @ in fear.
lobster
any of several large edible marine crustaceans with stalked eyes, a pair of large claws, and a long abdomen
After 5 hours in the hot sun, Francis came home red as a @.
evoke
to call forth or up: summon
Some words @ meanings other than what they strictly mean.
dove
any of numerous pigeons; a person who opposes war or warlike policies
Her @-like quality of gentleness made her very likeable.
rock
a large mass of stone; something like a rock in firmness
In this time of difficulty, her parents were the @ she stood upon.
monkey
any of a group of mostly tropical furry animals that are like human beings in many ways and are the closest relatives of human beings in the animal kingdom; a mischievous child
"You little @!" laughed the babysitter at the child she was watching.
dynamo
generator; a forceful energetic individual
Claire's bubbly personality made her seem like a @.
horizon
the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky; the limit or range of a person's outlook or experience
Far off on the political @, there was trouble brewing.
fluctuate
to be constantly changing especially up and down
The price of silver tends to @, while the price of gold stays steady.
worm
any of various long creeping or crawling animals that usually have soft bodies; a person who is hated or pitied
The pickpocket wove his way into the party like a @.
cavalier
a mounted soldier: knight; a brave and courteous gentleman
Courteous and witty, Philip was quite a @.
weasel
any of various small slender active mammals that are related to the minks and eat small birds and mammals
@ was his nickname, because he was sly and sneaky.
preamble
an introduction (as to a law) that often gives the reasons for the parts that follow; a fact or condition that comes before the main event
The @ was long, but necessary, to give the background of the story.