1. Wordle Journal 25

2. Cull – cull/kəl/ – Verb: Select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources. – Noun: A selective slaughter of wild animals. – Synonyms: pick - select - choose - pick out - elect – pluck – The school culled the number of students who would be accepted to the program.

3. expunge Search Results – ex·punge – Verb: Erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). – Synonyms: obliterate - delete - erase - efface - rub out - wipe out Sara decided to expunge her past and start again with a new life.

4. grotto – grot·to – Noun: A small picturesque cave, esp. an artificial one in a park or garden. – An indoor structure resembling a cave. – Synonyms: cave - cavern – den – Amy explored the dark grotto.

5. feral – fe·ral – Adjective: (esp. of an animal) In a wild state, esp. after escape from captivity or domestication: "a feral cat". – Resembling a wild animal. – Synonyms: wild - savage - ferine - fierce – ferocious – Be careful around feral dogs because they might have diseases.

6. encumber – en·cum·ber – Verb: Restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. – Saddle (a person or estate) with a debt or mortgage. – Synonyms: impede - hinder - burden - obstruct - cumber – hamper I was encumbered by the heavy burden of boxes.

7. Oligarchy (Review Word) – ol·i·gar·chy – Noun: A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution. – A state governed by such a group. – The oligarchy of oil company owners decided where to dig for oil.

8. Compliant (Review Word) – com·pli·ant – Adjective: Inclined to agree with others or obey rules, esp. to an excessive degree; acquiescent: "good-humored, eagerly compliant girls". – Meeting or in accordance with rules or standards. – Synonyms: yielding - accommodating - complaisant – pliable – I was compliant with my mother’s request to wash the dishes.