| levering | prying |
| dentures | false set of teeth |
| sinewy | stringy |
| caterwauling | harsh crying |
| cockfight | fighting gamecocks |
| daubed | coated |
| cascade | small waterfall |
| score | account |
| throaty | sound uttered low and rasping |
| slog | hit hard |
| rogue | dishonest person |
| simper | smile in a silly manner |
| taproot | root that grows downward |
| taunt | insult |
| meringue | sweet topping |