1. subjective Pronunciation: \( ˌ )səb- ˈ jek-tiv\ Function: adjective Date: 15th century 1: of, relating to, or constituting a subject: as aobsolete : of, relating to, or characteristic of one that is a subject especially in lack of freedom of action or in submissiveness b: being or relating to a grammatical subject; especially : nominativesubject nominative 2: of or relating to the essential being of that which has substance, qualities, attributes, or relations 3 a: characteristic of or belonging to reality as perceived rather than as independent of mind : phenomenal — compare objectivephenomenalobjective sub·jec·tive·ly adverb sub·jec·tive·ness noun sub·jec·tiv·i·ty \- ˌ jek- ˈ ti-və-tē\ noun

4. strudel Pronunciation: \ ˈ strü-dəl, ˈ shtrü-\ Function: noun Etymology: German, literally, whirlpool Date: 1881 : a pastry made from a thin sheet of dough rolled up with filling and baked

5. stupendous Pronunciation: \stu ̇ - ˈ pen-dəs, styu ̇ -\ Function: adjective Etymology: Latin stupendus, gerundive of stupēre Date: 1640 1 : causing astonishment or wonder : awesome, marvelous 2 : of amazing size or greatness : tremendousawesomemarveloustremendous synonyms see monstrousmonstrous — stu·pen·dous·ly adverb — stu·pen·dous·ness noun

7. nourish Pronunciation: \ ˈ nər-ish, ˈ nə-rish\ Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English nurishen, from Anglo-French nuriss-, stem of nurrir, norrir, from Latin nutrire to suckle, nourish; akin to Greek nan to flow, noteros damp, Sanskrit snauti it drips Date: 14th century 1: nurture, rear2: to promote the growth of 3 a: to furnish or sustain with nutriment : feed b: maintain, support nurturerearfeedmaintainsupport — nour·ish·er noun

8. odoriferous Pronunciation: \ ˌ ō-də- ˈ ri-f(ə-)rəs\ Function: adjective Date: 15th century 1 : yielding an odor : odorous 2 : morally offensive odorous — odor·if·er·ous·ly adverb — odor·if·er·ous·ness noun

9. subterranean Pronunciation: \ ˌ səb-tə- ˈ rā-nē-ən, -nyən\ Variant(s): also sub·ter·ra·neous Function: adjective Etymology: Latin subterraneus, from sub- + terra earth — more at thirst Date: 1603thirst 1 : being, lying, or operating under the surface of the earth 2 : existing or working in secret : hidden hidden — sub·ter·ra·nean·ly also sub·ter·ra·neous·ly adverb

10. gamut Pronunciation: \ ˈ ga-mət\ Function: noun Etymology: Medieval Latin gamma, lowest note of a medieval scale (from Late Latin, 3d letter of the Greek alphabet) + ut ut Date: 15th century 1 : the whole series of recognized musical notes 2 : an entire range or series synonyms see rangerange

11. This collection of stories by Marianne Ware runs the gamut from intense childhood experiences to contemporary satire aimed at genealogists, would-be poetry contest winners and Vegan dietary diehards. The title piece tells of a young girl who becomes a veritable “wild child,” exploring the rough and idyllic terrain of the camp her parents manage in upstate New York.

12. obnoxious Pronunciation: \äb- ˈ näk-shəs, əb-\ Function: adjective Etymology: Latin obnoxius, from ob in the way of, exposed to + noxa harm — more at noxious Date: 1597noxious 1 : exposed to something unpleasant or harmful —used with to 2 : deserving of censure 3: odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive

13. photosynthesis Pronunciation: \- ˈ sin(t)-thə-səs\ Function: noun Etymology: New Latin Date: 1898 : synthesis of chemical compounds with the aid of radiant energy and especially light ; especially : formation of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and a source of hydrogen (as water) in the chlorophyll-containing tissues of plants exposed to light

14. 1. of, relating to, or constituting a subject: 2. Pastry 3. causing astonishment or wonder 4. to promote the growth of 5. Rude 6. Plants using energy from light 7. one who advocates or practices socialismsocialism 8. The whole range 9. morally offensive 10. underground a.socialist b.nourish c.odoriferous d.photosynthesis e.strudel f.Subjective g.Gamut h.Obnoxious i.stupendous j.subterranean