Vocabulary Word
Word: sheaf
Definition: bundle of stalks of grain; any bundle of things tied together
Definition: bundle of stalks of grain; any bundle of things tied together
Sentences Containing 'sheaf'
But the placing of the cap-sheaf to all this blundering business was reserved for the scientific Frederick Cuvier, brother to the famous Baron.
More Vocab Words
::: rectitude - moral correctness; moral uprightness; moral virtue; correctness of judgment::: abominate - loathe; hate
::: gerrymander - change voting district lines in order to favor a political party; N. CF. Elbridge Gerry + (sala)mander
::: distill - refine (a liquid by evaporating and subsequent condensation); concentrate; separate the most important parts from; Ex. distill fresh water from sea water; CF. brew
::: deprecate - express disapproval of; deplore; protest against; belittle; ADJ. deprecatory
::: pilfer - steal things of small value; filch; snitch
::: unprecedented - having no previous example; novel; unparalleled
::: scowl - frown angrily; N: angry frown
::: anachronism - an error involving time in a story; something or someone misplaced in time; ADJ. anachronistic
::: apathy - lack of caring; indifference; lack of concern or interest in important matters; Ex. He was sunk in apathy after his failure; ADJ. apathetic
