1. Wordlist 38 Playing with the Pixels

2. 1. Doctor (v.) Definition: to tamper with; falsify Synonym: salsify, tamper with, manipulate Example: He doctored the birthdate on his passport. Word Family: doc·tor·al, doc·to·ri·al, adjective doc·tor·al·ly, doc·to·ri·al·ly, adverb doc·tor·less, adjective doc·tor·ship, noun sub·doc·tor, noun

3. 2. Figuratively (adv.) Definition: in a way that uses words and phrases with a more imaginative meaning than usual Synonym: Example: Figuratively speaking, it was a blow right between the eyes (= it was a bad shock). Word Family: fig·ur·a·tive·ness, noun non·fig·ur·a·tive, adjective non·fig·ur·a·tive·ly, adverb non·fig·ur·a·tive·ness, noun

4. 3. Flare (n.) Definition: a sudden increase in the brightness of a fire Synonym: blaze, flash, burst Example: There was a sudden flare when she threw the petrol onto the fire. Word Family:

5. 4. Freelance (adj.) Definition: doing particular pieces of work for different organizations, rather than working all the time for a single organization Synonym: Example: Most of the journalists I know are/work freelance. Word Family:

6. 5. Glare (n.) Definition: a very harsh, bright, dazzling light Synonym: dazzling light, blaze, shine Example: in the glare of sunlight. Word Family: glare·less, adjective

7. 6. Successor (n.) Definition: someone or something that comes after another person or thing Synonym: descendant, incomer Example: The university is seeking a successor to its vice chancellor, who retires this Easter. Word Family: suc·ces·sor·al, adjective

8. 7. Trivial (adj.) Definition: having little value or importance Synonym: unimportant, insignificant, minor Example: I don't know why he gets so upset about something that is utterly trivial. Word Family: triv·i·al·ly, adverb su·per·triv·i·al, adjective un·triv·i·al, adjective un·triv·i·al·ly, adverb

9. 8. Vantage (n.) Definition: a place, especially a high place, which provides a good, clear view of an area Synonym: position, standpoint Example: From our lofty vantage point, we could see the city spread out below us. Word Family:

10. 9. Vapour (n.) Definition: gas or extremely small drops of liquid that result from the heating of a liquid or solid Synonym: mist, steam Example: The hollow glass tank contains hot mercury vapour. Word Family: