utensil of wire mesh or closely perforated metal, used for straining, sifting, ricing, or puréeing | sieve![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 | rationalize![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
a device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or foul air. | ventilator![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
to spread through or over, as with liquid, color, or light | suffuse![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
substance, such as a paste or powder, for cleaning the teeth | dentifrice![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
an article of clothing | garment![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
a criminal who illegally sets fire to property | arsonist![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
1. to eat up greedily; 2. to destroy, consume | devour![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
1. a device employed to cheat, deceive, or trick; 2. a gadget | gimmick![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.
| praetor![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner | insidious![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
a specialist who studies languages | linguist![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
deserving of contempt; despicable | contemptible![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
something of little importance or value | trifle![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |
to drive off or scatter in different directions | disperse![audio_icon audio_icon.gif](audio_icon.gif) |