121. Boor is a rude person. It also can be a person who is uneducated and has very little money. Ex: He was a boor in the classroom because he constantly didn’t listen to directions from his teacher.

122. Clot is a thick lump formed on or within liquid. Ex: She died from a blood clot in her brain.

123. Arid means dry for not enough water for plants to grow. It also can mean boring. Ex: The desert is arid. Ex: She has an arid teaching style.

124. Coop is a small cage usually used for chickens. Ex: If chickens are locked in a coop at night, they will be safe from wild animals.

125. Deft means skilful in a quick and easy way. Ex: He has a very deft child who could read at a very young age.

126. Etch is to draw or write on hard materials such as glass or metal. The slang also means to write or draw something very well so that it can be permanent or be remembered. Ex: She had her car registration number etched on many parts of the vehicle. Ex: The scene was etched in my memory. It’s not etched in stone, so don’t worry about it.

127. Foal is a young horse that is under a year old. Ex: My horse gave birth to a foal last night in the barn.

128. Hoax is a trick, fraud or a practical joke. Ex: You must be careful with hoax emails.

129. Jade is a gem that is usually the color green used in carvings or for jewelery. Many Asian women wear jade bracelets as a sign of marriage.