Patented-Hoist

• Def (adj.): originated by or peculiar to one person or group; individualized 

  • “I could sense his ___ fragrance waft through the room.”

  Patented
• Def (adj.):  bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or damp.

  • “The ___ floor creaked as children ran.”

  Warped
• Def (adj.): abnormal or strange; distorted.

  • “I couldn’t handle his ___ jokes.”

  Warped
• Def (n.): self-restraint, especially with regard to sex.

  • “Haneen was taught about ___, but she has now become licentious.”

  Continence
• Def (n.): the ability to control movements of the bowels and bladder.

  • “These exercises help you develop your ___.”

  Continence
• Def (n.): a red, swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure; a raised mark on the skin caused by being hit or injured in some other way

  • “A conspicuous ___ stood on his left cheek.”

  Weal
• Def (n.):  a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink

  • “Jamie is an ___ who is always willing to try new restaurants.”

  Epicurean
• Def (adj.): lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

  • “Despite her brother’s hardworking nature, Em grew ___.”

  Feckless
• Def (adj.): furiously angry.

  • “My mother was ___ when she found out I slept with my brother’s best friend.”

  Livid
• Def (v.): make certain of.

  • “His frequent reminders were intended to ___ his family to make the best decision.”

  Cinch
• Def (v.): to be a in a high position or in a position near the edge of something, or to put something in this position 

  • “A bird ___ on a tree sings a mellifluous melody.”

  Perch
• Def (v.): To sit on or near the edge of something 

  • “A couple was ___ on the cliff's edge, kissing each other vehemently.”

  Perch
• Def (v.): put (a fine, loose, or powdery substance) through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles.

  • “The recipe advises us to ___ the flour.”

  Sift
• Def (v.): examine (something) thoroughly so as to isolate that which is most important or useful; to go through especially to sort out what is useful or valuable

  • “We ___ through the papers to find the journal entry we found at the crime scene.”
  • Sift
• Def (v.): cause to flow or pass as through a sieve.

  • “The sun beamed over my skin as I ___ the sand through my swarthy fingers; I finally relished what it felt to be free.”

  Sift
• Def (v.): to flounder or splash through water, mud, or slush

  • “The children ___ at the pool.”

  Slosh
• Def (v.): (of liquid in a container) move irregularly with a splashing sound.

  • “The waves ___ against the rocks.”
  • Slosh
• Def (n.): a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting; : an undoubted or self-evident truth especially  : one too obvious for mention

  • “Her advice brimmed with ___. It felt like it made everything worse.”

  Truism
• Def (v.):  raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys; lifting something heavy especially by mechanical means.

  • “He ___ his children on top of his shoulders.”

  Hoist