growth
a result or product of growing
The sides of the house were covered with a thick @ of ivy.
foreign
located outside a place or country and especially outside one's own country
The exchange students spoke with each other in a @ language.
enthusiasm
strong excitement and active interest
Americans now celebrated the fourth of July with @ and excitement.
neither
not the one and not the other
@ friend nor foe was able to move the young man from his resolve.
sovereign
supreme in power or authority
After the war of 1812, it was clear that America was @ and firmly independent.
monarchy
total rule by one person; a form of government having a chief of state who inherits the position, rules for life, and holds powers varying from very limited to total
The American colonists had enough of @, and wanted a new kind of government.
wholesome
helping to keep or improve the sound condition of mind or body
The hungry workmen sat down to a @ meal of baked chicken, carrots and potatoes.
wrench
a violent twisting or pulling
The policeman struggled to @ the weapon out of his attacker's hand.
loathe
to feel extreme disgust for
Try as hard as he might, James could do nothing but @ the wretched creature.
drench
wet thoroughly
The riotous children proceeded to @ each other with bucketfulls of water.
famished
starving; suffering from a lack of something necessary
Exhausted and @, the hikers practically threw themselves at the laden table.
fickle
likely to change frequently without good reason
We are expecting sunshine, but the weather is always @, and not to be trusted.
wreak
to bring down in or as if in punishment
He watched the tornado travel down the valley and @ havoc in its wake.
merchandise
the goods that are bought or sold in trade
The travelling salesman spread his @ before the assembled crowd.
swarm
a large number grouped together and usually in motion
The country began to prepare for the @ of new settlers.
parched
toasted by dry heat; wilted with heat
His throat was @ by the hot sun, and he looked forward to a cool glass of water.
span
the distance from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger of a spread hand; also: an English unit of length equal to 9 inches (about 23 centimeters); a limited portion of time
In a very brief @ of time, the population doubled.
burnish
to make shiny especially by rubbing: polish
The butler was sent to @ the candlesticks until they glistened in the light.
charitable
freely giving money or help to poor and needy persons: generous; given to the needy: of service to the needy; kindly in judging other people
The old priest was kind and @, ready to help anyone in need.
overwhelm
to cover over completely: submerge; to completely overcome: crush
In a voice calculated to @, the lawyer continued his questioning.