1.bumble /ˈbʌm.bl ̩/ (v.)
Definition: to speak or do in a clumsy, muddled, or inefficient way
Ex.I thought to myself,'This is really going to bumble me. 

2.livelihood /ˈlɑɪv·liˌhʊd/  (n.)
Definition: the way you earn the money you need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
Ex.My father gained a bare livelihood of family by his own hands.

3.stagnate /ˈstæg·neɪt/  (v.)
Definition: to stay the same and not grow or develop
Ex.If you allow your mind to stagnate, this particular talent will atrophy.

4.dismal /ˈdɪz·məl/ (a.)
Definition: dark and sad, without hope, or very bad
Ex.The boy remained as dismal as a hearse. 

5.tweak /twik/ (v.)
Definition: to change slightly, esp. in order to make something more effective or correct
Ex.After exiting the installer, we have just a few settings to tweak.

6.headland /'hɛdlənd/ (n.)
Definition:a piece of land that sticks out from the coast into the sea
Ex.The headland intercepted the heavy sea that was occasioned by the squall.

7.flinch /flɪntʃ/ (v.)
Definition:to make a sudden small movement because of pain or fear
Ex.She won't flinch from speaking her mind.

8.stumpy /'stʌm.pi/ (a.)
Definition:short and thick
Ex.There was a small ring on each of her stumpy fingers.

9.delicate /'del·ɪ·kət/ (n.)
Definition:needing careful treatment, esp. because easily damaged
Ex.This is a delicate job. It mustn't be done carelessly.

10.pedestal /'ped·ə·stəl/  (n.)
Definition:a base for a statue, or a base for a column: 
Ex.The statue reposes on a pedestal.

11.cockatoo /ˌkɑk.əˈtu/ (n.)
Definition: an Australian bird with a decorative crest on its head and a powerful beak 
Ex.A cockatoo purchased for breeding should have a complete set of claws.

12.galilee /ˈɡæləˌli/ (n.)
Definition: a chapel or porch at the entrance of an English church 
Ex.Jesus' childhood home is represented as Nazareth in Galilee.

13.lupine /ˈlu.pɪn/ (n.)
Definition: a garden plant which has a long pointed flower of various colors and which is sometimes used to feed animals
Ex.A shed stands in a field of lupine near the farm.

14.catalogue /ˈkæt.əl.ɑg/ (n.)
Definition: a book with a list of all the goods that you can buy from a shop
Ex.The librarian entered a new book in the catalogue.

15.bushel /ˈbʊʃ.əl/ (n.)
Definition: a unit of measurement equal to approximately 36.4 litres in Britain or 35.2 litres in the US
Ex.She bought a bushel of apples from the farmer.

16.cigar /sɪˈgɑr/ (n.)
Definition: a tight roll of dried tobacco leaves used for smoking
Ex.The old man is sucking at a cigar.

17.faraway /ˈfɑr·əˌweɪ/ (a.)
Definition: lying at a great distance away
Ex.The story told of strange customs in faraway lands.

18.porridge /ˈpɔr·ɪdʒ/ (n.)
Definition: a thick, soft food made from oats boiled in water or milk
Ex.She was feeding the baby with porridge.

19.wintry /ˈwɪn·tri/  (a.)
Definition: typical of winter's cold, windy, and snowy weather
Ex.You'll definitely need snow tires on your car for the wintry weather around here.

20.jasmine /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/ (n.)
Definition: a climbing plant. One type has white sweet-smelling flowers in summer and another type has yellow flowers in winter.
Ex.A faint perfume of jasmine came through the window.

21.stoop /stup/  (v.)
Definition: to bend the top half of the body forward and down
Ex.The mother stooped to button up the coat of her little girl.

22.wharf /hwɔrf/ (n.)
Definition: a raised, level structure built beside the edge of the sea or a river, where ships can be tied and goods unloaded
Ex.We fetch up at the wharf exactly on time.

23.bristle /ˈbrɪs.l ̩/  (v.)
Definition: (of hair) to stand up
Ex.The fat cat's fur bristled and it arched its back.

24.figurehead /ˈfɪg·jərˌhed/ (n.)
Definition: someone who has the position of a leader but who has no real power
Ex.The company chairman is basically a figurehead.

25.prow /prɑʊ/ (n.)
Definition:1.the front part of a boat or ship  2.bow
Ex.The prow of the motor-boat cut through the water like a knife.