guy

(noun) a rope that at one end is connected to a tent or pole and

at the other end is fastened to the ground by
a peg, keeping the tent or pole in position

(adj) (of knowledge or understanding) detailed, and obtained from

a lot of studying or experience;
being a close, personal friend.

intimate Usage:
 She has an intimate knowledge of Tuscany, where she has
lived for 20 years.
 an intimate friend

(verb) to make clear what you think or want without saying it directly
Usage:
She has intimated that she will resign if she loses the vote.

list

(verb) (esp. of a ship) to tilt or lean to one side

Usage: The tanker is listing badly and may sink.
lumber
(verb) to move slowly and awkwardly
Usage: In the distance, we
could see a herd of elephants lumbering across the plain.
(noun) wood that has been prepared for building

pluck

(noun) courage, spunk, fortitude;

courage and a strong wish to succeed
Usage: She showed a lot of pluck in standing up to her boss.

milk
(verb) to get as much money or information from someone or
something as possible or as much advantage from
a situation as possible
Usage: If the press hear about this, they will milk the story for weeks .
mince
(verb) to cut food into very small pieces;
to walk with small, delicate steps, in a way that does not look natural
Usage: He minced across the room in a pair of tight pink trousers.

(adj.) based on very slight differences

Usage: I wasn't convinced by his nice distinction between a lie and
an untruth.

nice (adj.) giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant or attractive.

Usage: It was a nice trip.

occult

(adj.) mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or

phenomena.

pedestrian
(noun) a person who is walking, especially in
an area where vehicles go
Usage: A few pedestrians sheltered from the rain in doorways.
(adj.) not interesting; showing very little imagination
Usage: His speech was long and pedestrian.
pied
(adj.) multicolored, usually in blotches

wag
(noun) a humorous person who likes to make jokes