sieve![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | utensil of wire mesh or closely perforated metal, used for straining, sifting, ricing, or puréeing |
rationalize![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | 1. to interpret from a rational standpoint; 2. to devise self-satisfying but incorrect reasons for one's behavior |
ventilator![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | a device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or foul air. |
suffuse![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | to spread through or over, as with liquid, color, or light |
dentifrice![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | substance, such as a paste or powder, for cleaning the teeth |
garment![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | an article of clothing |
arsonist![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | a criminal who illegally sets fire to property |
devour![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | 1. to eat up greedily; 2. to destroy, consume |
gimmick![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | 1. a device employed to cheat, deceive, or trick; 2. a gadget |
praetor![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic, ranking below but having approximately the same functions as a consul.
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insidious![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner |
linguist![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | a specialist who studies languages |
contemptible![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | deserving of contempt; despicable |
trifle![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | something of little importance or value |
disperse![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) | to drive off or scatter in different directions |