| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abide | to endure or accept |
| 2. | abrupt | sudden and sharp |
| 3. | allure | to attract strongly |
| 4. | ashen | pale gray |
| 5. | barren | empty and unproductive |
| 6. | beckon | to signal invitingly |
| 7. | blanch | to grow pale |
| 8. | bristle | to react angrily |
| 9. | brood | to think gloomily |
| 10. | clatter | a harsh rattling sound |
| 11. | clench | to close tightly |
| 12. | coax | to persuade gently |
| 13. | cower | to shrink in fear |
| 14. | cradle | to hold gently |
| 15. | dappled | marked with spots |
| 16. | dread | great fear |
| 17. | drench | to soak completely |
| 18. | drift | to move aimlessly |
| 19. | dwell | to live or linger |
| 20. | eerie | strange and frightening |
| 21. | elude | to escape notice |
| 22. | ember | a glowing coal |
| 23. | evoke | to call forth |
| 24. | falter | to hesitate weakly |
| 25. | fathom | to understand fully |
| 26. | flicker | to waver unsteadily |
| 27. | flinch | to shrink back |
| 28. | furtive | secretive and sly |
| 29. | gaunt | thin and haggard |
| 30. | gaze | a steady look |
| 31. | glimpse | a brief look |
| 32. | gloom | deep darkness or sadness |
| 33. | gnarled | twisted and rough |
| 34. | grit | courage and resolve |
| 35. | harrow | to distress deeply |
| 36. | heave | to lift with effort |
| 37. | hinder | to obstruct |
| 38. | hushed | very quiet |
| 39. | imbue | to fill deeply |
| 40. | incite | to stir up |
| 41. | irk | to annoy |
| 42. | jaded | worn out by overuse |
| 43. | jolt | a sudden shock |
| 44. | keen | sharp or intense |
| 45. | kindle | to ignite or inspire |
| 46. | knit | to draw together |
| 47. | lament | to mourn aloud |
| 48. | lilt | a light rhythmic swing |
| 49. | linger | to stay longer |
| 50. | luminous | softly glowing |
| 51. | lurk | to wait hidden |
| 52. | meager | too small or scant |
| 53. | mottle | to mark unevenly |
| 54. | murmur | a soft, low sound |
| 55. | muse | to think deeply |
| 56. | nettle | to irritate |
| 57. | numb | without feeling |
| 58. | opaque | not transparent or clear |
| 59. | outlast | to endure longer |
| 60. | pensive | thoughtfully sad |
| 61. | pierce | to penetrate sharply |
| 62. | plaintive | sadly expressive |
| 63. | plunge | to dive suddenly |
| 64. | pry | to inquire nosily |
| 65. | quell | to put down |
| 66. | quiver | to shake lightly |
| 67. | ravage | to destroy severely |
| 68. | ravenous | extremely hungry |
| 69. | recoil | to shrink back |
| 70. | revere | to honor deeply |
| 71. | ripple | a small wave |
| 72. | rue | to regret |
| 73. | savor | to enjoy fully |
| 74. | shudder | to tremble suddenly |
| 75. | slink | to move stealthily |
| 76. | smolder | to burn slowly |
| 77. | stark | severe and bare |
| 78. | surge | a sudden rise |
| 79. | taut | tight and tense |
| 80. | teeter | to sway unsteadily |
| 81. | tether | to tie or limit |
| 82. | thrum | to vibrate steadily |
| 83. | thwart | to prevent success |
| 84. | tremor | a slight shaking |
| 85. | uncanny | strangely unsettling |
| 86. | unmoor | to set adrift |
| 87. | unravel | to come apart |
| 88. | upend | to overturn |
| 89. | vanish | to disappear |
| 90. | veer | to change direction suddenly |
| 91. | vex | to annoy or puzzle |
| 92. | vivid | clear and striking |
| 93. | wane | to decrease gradually |
| 94. | weary | very tired |
| 95. | wince | to flinch slightly |
| 96. | wistful | sadly longing |
| 97. | writhe | to twist in pain |
| 98. | wry | dryly ironic |
| 99. | yearn | to long deeply |
| 100. | yield | to give way |