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| "abandon (noun)" | "total lack of inhibition, unbounded enthusiasm" |
| "abase" | "to humble; disgrace" |
| "abate" | "decrease, reduce" |
| "abdicate" | "to give up a position, right, or power" |
| "aberration" | "a deviation from the proper or expected course" |
| "abet" | "to assist and encourage (as an accomplice)" |
| "abhor" | "to loathe, detest" |
| "abject" | "brought low in condition or status" |
| "abortive" | "failing to accomplish an intended result" |
| "abridged" | "condensed, shortened" |
| "abscond" | "to depart secretly" |
| "absolve" | "to forgive, free from blame" |
| "accede" | "to express approval; agree to" |
| "accessible" | "attainable, available; approachable" |
| "accolade" | "praise, distinction" |
| "accost" | "to approach and speak to someone" |
| "accrue" | "to accumulate, grow by additions" |
| "acme" | "highest point; summit" |
| "acquiesce" | "to accept without opposition; comply quietly" |
| "acquittal" | "release from blame" |
| "acrid" | "harsh, bitter" |
| "acrimony" | "bitterness, animosity" |
| "acuity" | "sharpness of perception or vision" |
| "acute" | "sharp, pointed, severe" |
| "adage" | "old saying or proverb" |
| "adamant" | "uncompromising, unyielding" |
| "adapt" | "to accommodate, adjust" |
| "adhere" | "to hold fast or stick by something, as if by gluing" |
| "adjacent" | "next to" |
| "adjunct" | "added as an auxiliary staff member" |
| "admonish" | "to caution, correct, express disapproval" |
| "adroitly" | "skillfully" |
| "adulation" | "high praise" |
| "adumbrate" | "to sketch or outline in a shadowy way; to foreshadow" |
| "advantageous" | "favorable, useful" |
| "aerial" | "having to do with the air" |
| "affable" | "friendly, easy to approach" |
| "affinity" | "fondness, liking; similarity" |
| "affluent" | "rich, abundant" |
| "affront (noun)" | "personal offense, insult" |
| "aggregate (noun)" | "collective mass or sum; total" |
| "aggrieved" | "troubled in spirit, distressed" |
| "agile" | "well-coordinated, flexible in a graceful way" |
| "agitation" | "commotion, excitement; uneasiness" |
| "agrarian" | "relating to farming or rural matters" |
| "ajar" | "slightly open" |
| "algorithm" | "mechanical problem solving procedure" |
| "alias" | "an assumed name, false name" |
| "alienate" | "to make unfriendly or hostile where there had formerly been affection" |
| "alleviate" | "to relieve, ease" |
| "allude" | "to make indirect reference; to refer" |
| "allure (verb)" | "to entice by charm; attract" |
| "aloof" | "detached, indifferent" |
| "altercation" | "noisy dispute" |
| "altruistic" | "unselfish, concerned for the welfare of others" |
| "ambiguous" | "unclear, subject to multiple interpretations" |
| "ambivalence" | "attitude of uncertainty; conflicting emotions" |
| "amend" | "to improve or correct flaws in" |
| "amiable" | "friendly, pleasant, likable" |
| "amicable" | "friendly, agreeable" |
| "amoral" | "unprincipled, unethical" |
| "amorous" | "strongly attracted to love; showing love" |
| "amorphous" | "having no definite form" |
| "ample" | "abundant, plentiful" |
| "amplify" | "to increase, intensify" |
| "anachronism" | "something chronologically inappropriate" |
| "anachronistic" | "chronologically out of place" |
| "analogous" | "comparable, parallel" |
| "anarchy" | "absence of government or law; chaos" |
| "anecdote" | "short, usually funny account of an event" |
| "angular" | "characterized by sharp angles" |
| "animation" | "enthusiasm, excitement" |
| "animosity" | "hatred, hostility" |
| "anodyne" | "something that calms or soothes pain" |
| "anonymity" | "condition of having no name or an unknown name" |
| "antagonist" | "foe, opponent, adversary" |
| "anthropomorphic" | "attributing human qualities to nonhumans" |
| "antipathy" | "dislike, hostility; extreme opposition or aversion" |
| "antiquated" | "outdated, obsolete" |
| "antithesis" | "exact opposite or direct contrast" |
| "apathetic" | "indifferent, unconcerned" |
| "apocryphal" | "fictitious; of doubtful authenticity" |
| "apotheosis" | "glorification; glorified ideal" |
| "appease" | "to satisfy, placate, calm, pacify" |
| "approbation" | "praise; official approval" |
| "appropriate (verb)" | "to assign for a specific purpose" |
| "aptly" | "appropriately, suitably, accurately" |
| "aquatic" | "belonging or living in water" |
| "arable" | "suitable for cultivation" |
| "arbitrary" | "depending solely on individual will, based on whim or impulse" |
| "arbitrate" | "to mediate, negotiate" |
| "arboreal" | "relating to trees; living in trees" |
| "arboretum" | "place where trees are cultivated and studied" |
| "arcane" | "secret, obscure, known only to a few" |
| "archaic" | "antiquated, from an earlier time, outdated" |
| "ardently" | "passionately, eagerly" |
| "ardor" | "great emotion or passion" |
| "arduous" | "demanding, strenuous, difficult" |
| "arid" | "extremely dry" |
| "artful" | "skillful in accomplishing a purpose, especially by the use of cunning or craft" |
| "articulate (verb)" | "to pronounce clearly" |
| "artifact" | "historical relic, item made by human craft" |
| "ascend" | "to rise, climb up" |
| "ascertain" | "to determine, discover, make certain of" |
| "ascribe" | "to attribute or assign (as a quality or characteristic)" |
| "ashen" | "resembling ashes; deathly pale" |
| "askew" | "crooked, tilted" |
| "assail" | "to attack, assault" |
| "assent (noun)" | "agreement" |
| "assert" | "to affirm, attest" |
| "assess" | "to determine the value, significance, or extent of" |
| "assimilation" | "act of blending in, becoming similar" |
| "assuage" | "to make less severe, ease, relieve" |
| "astringent" | "harsh, severe, stern" |
| "astute" | "having good judgment" |
| "asunder (adverb)" | "into different parts" |
| "atone" | "to make amends for a wrong" |
| "attainable" | "capable of being accomplished or reached" |
| "attest" | "to testify, stand as proof of, bear witness" |
| "audacious" | "bold, daring, fearless" |
| "audible" | "capable of being heard" |
| "augment" | "to increase, make greater" |
| "august" | "dignified, awe inspiring, majestic" |
| "authoritarian" | "extremely strict, bossy" |
| "auxiliary" | "supplementary, reserve" |
| "avail (noun)" | "use, benefit, advantage" |
| "avarice" | "greed" |
| "avenge" | "to retaliate, fake revenge for an injury or crime" |
| "aver" | "to declare to be true, affirm" |
| "aversion" | "intense dislike" |
| "avert" | "to turn (something) away; prevent, hinder" |
| "avow" | "to state openly or declare" |
| "awry" | "crooked, askew, amiss" |
| "axiom" | "premise, postulate, self evident truth" |
| "baleful" | "sinister, with evil intentions" |
| "banal" | "trite, overly common" |
| "bane" | "a source of harm or ruin" |
| "banter" | "playful conversation" |
| "becloud" | "to confuse, muddle one's perception" |
| "behemoth" | "huge creature" |
| "beleaguer" | "to harass, plague" |
| "belie" | "to misrepresent, give a false impression of" |
| "belittle" | "to speak of as unimportant, disparage, cause to seem less than another" |
| "bellicose" | "warlike, aggressive" |
| "belligerent" | "hostile, tending to fight" |
| "bellow" | "to roar, shout" |
| "bemused" | "confused, bewildered" |
| "benefactor" | "someone giving aid or money" |
| "beneficent" | "charitable; doing good deeds; producing good effects" |
| "benevolence" | "disposition to do good; an act of kindness" |
| "benighted" | "unenlightened" |
| "benign" | "gentle, harmless" |
| "bequeath" | "to give or leave through a will; to hand down" |
| "berate" | "to scold harshly" |
| "beseech" | "to beg, plead, implore" |
| "bestow" | "to give as a gift" |
| "betoken" | "to indicate, signify, give evidence of" |
| "bevy" | "group" |
| "blasphemous" | "cursing, profane, irreverent" |
| "blatant" | "glaring, obvious, showy" |
| "blight (verb)" | "to afflict, destroy" |
| "bovine" | "relating to cows; having qualities (like dullness) characteristic of cows" |
| "brazen" | "bold, shameless, impudent; of or like brass" |
| "breach (noun)" | "rupture, tear" |
| "broach (verb)" | "to mention for the first time; to initiate" |
| "brusque" | "rough and abrupt in manner" |
| "buffet (verb)" | "to toss about" |
| "buffoon" | "clown or fool" |
| "burly" | "brawny, husky" |
| "bursar" | "treasurer" |
| "bustle" | "commotion, energetic activity" |
| "byway" | "back road" |
| "cacophony" | "harsh sound" |
| "cadence" | "rhythmic flow" |
| "callous" | "emotionally hardened, insensitive" |
| "callow" | "immature, lacking sophistication" |
| "canny" | "smart; founded on common sense" |
| "canonize" | "to declare a person a saint; raise to highest honors" |
| "canvass" | "to conduct a poll, determine public opinion" |
| "capacious" | "large, roomy; extensive" |
| "capitulate" | "to submit completely, surrender" |
| "capricious" | "impulsive, whimsical, without much thought" |
| "caricature" | "exaggerated portrait, cartoon" |
| "cast (verb)" | "to fling, to throw" |
| "castigate" | "to punish, chastise, criticize severely" |
| "catalyst" | "something causing change without being changed" |
| "catharsis" | "purification, cleansing" |
| "caulk" | "to make watertight by sealing" |
| "causality" | "cause and effect relationship" |
| "cavort" | "to leap about" |
| "censorious" | "severely critical" |
| "cessation" | "temporary or complete halt" |
| "chagrin" | "shame, embarrassment, humiliation" |
| "charlatan" | "quack, fake" |
| "chastise" | "to punish, discipline, scold" |
| "cherubic" | "sweet, innocent, resembling a cherub angel" |
| "chicanery" | "trickery, fraud, deception" |
| "chide" | "to scold, express disapproval" |
| "choleric" | "easily angered, short tempered" |
| "chortle" | "to chuckle" |
| "chronicler" | "one who keeps records of historical events" |
| "circumlocution" | "roundabout, lengthy way of saying something" |
| "circumnavigate" | "to bypass, go around instead of through" |
| "circumscribe" | "to encircle; set limits on, confine" |
| "cite" | "to quote as an example, to mention as proof" |
| "civility" | "courtesy, politeness" |
| "clairvoyant (adj.)" | "having ESP, psychic" |
| "clamor (verb)" | "to make a noisy outcry" |
| "clandestine" | "secretive, concealed for a darker purpose" |
| "clarity" | "clearness; clear understanding" |
| "claustrophobia" | "fear of small, confined places" |
| "clemency" | "merciful leniency" |
| "cloister (verb)" | "to confine, seclude" |
| "clout" | "power, influence" |
| "coagulate" | "to clot or change from a liquid to a solid" |
| "coalesce" | "to grow together or cause to unite as one" |
| "coerce" | "to compel by force or intimidation" |
| "cogent" | "logically forceful, compelling, convincing" |
| "cognate" | "related, similar, akin" |
| "coherent" | "intelligible, lucid, understandable" |
| "collusion" | "collaboration, complicity, conspiracy" |
| "comeliness" | "physical grace and beauty" |
| "commodious" | "roomy, spacious" |
| "commute" | "to change a penalty to a less severe one" |
| "compatriot" | "fellow countryman" |
| "culprit" | "guilty person" |
| "curator" | "overseer of an exhibition, especially in an art museum" |
| "curmudgeon" | "cranky person" |
| "curt" | "abrupt, blunt ." |
| "cygnet" | "young swan" |
| "cynic" | "person who distrusts the motives of others" |
| "daunt" | "to discourage, intimidate" |
| "debilitate" | "to weaken" |
| "debunk" | "to discredit, disprove" |
| "deciduous" | "losing leaves in the fall; short lived, temporary" |
| "declivity" | "downward slope" |
| "decorum" | "proper behavior, etiquette" |
| "defamatory" | "slanderous, injurious to the reputation" |
| "defendant" | "person required to answer a legal action or suit" |
| "defer" | "to submit to the opinion or decision of another, out of respect for higher authority or knowledge" |
| "defiant" | "boldly resisting" |
| "defile" | "to disgrace, dishonor" |
| "deflect" | "to turn aside, especially from a straight course, deviate" |
| "deft" | "skillful, dexterous" |
| "deja vu" | "a feeling that one has seen or heard something before" |
| "dejection" | "low spirits, melancholy" |
| "deleterious" | "harmful, destructive, detrimental" |
| "deliberate (verb)" | "to consider carefully" |
| "delta" | "tidal deposit at the mouth of a river" |
| "deluge (verb)" | "to submerge, overwhelm" |
| "demeanor" | "behavior toward others, outward manner" |
| "demystify" | "to remove mystery from, clarify" |
| "denigrate" | "to slur or blacken someone's reputation" |
| "denounce" | "to condemn as being evil, criticize" |
| "depict" | "to represent by or as if by a picture" |
| "deploy" | "to spread out strategically over an area" |
| "depravity" | "sinfulness, moral corruption" |
| "deride" | "to mock, ridicule, make fun of" |
| "despondent" | "feeling discouraged and dejected" |
| "despot" | "tyrannical ruler" |
| "destitute" | "Iacking possessions and resources, suffering extreme poverty" |
| "deter" | "to discourage, prevent from happening" |
| "deviate" | "to stray, wander" |
| "devoid" | "totally lacking, absent of" |
| "dexterous" | "skilled physically or mentally" |
| "diatribe" | "bitter verbal attack" |
| "diffuse" | "to spread thinly, scatter" |
| "digression" | "a departure from the main subject, a turning aside of one's attention or concern" |
| "dilapidated" | "in disrepair, run down, neglected" |
| "diluvial" | "relating to a flood" |
| "diminutive" | "small" |
| "diplomacy" | "discretion, tact, skill in conducting negotiations" |
| "disbelief" | "refusal or reluctance to believe" |
| "discern" | "to perceive something obscure" |
| "disclosure" | "confession, admission" |
| "discordant" | "harsh sounding, badly out of tune" |
| "discourse (noun)" | "conversation, discussion" |
| "discredit" | "to dishonor or disgrace" |
| "discrepancy" | "divergence or disagreement (as between facts or claims)" |
| "disengage" | "to disconnect, disassociate" |
| "disheveled" | "untidy, disarranged, unkempt" |
| "disinclination" | "a preference for avoiding something" |
| "dislodge" | "to force out of a secure or settled position" |
| "disparity" | "contrast, dissimilarity" |
| "dispassionate" | "free from emotion; impartial, unbiased" |
| "dispel" | "to drive out or scatter '"" |
| "dispense with" | "to suspend the operation of, do without" |
| "disperse" | "to break up, scatter" |
| "dispirited" | "disheartened, dejected" |
| "disseminate" | "to spread far and wide" |
| "dissipate" | "to gradually disperse and vanish" |
| "dissonant" | "harsh and unpleasant sounding" |
| "dissuade" | "to persuade someone to alter original intentions" |
| "distend" | "to swell, inflate, bloat" |
| "distraught" | "very worried and distressed" |
| "diurnal" | "daily" |
| "divert" | "to distract, turn off course" |
| "divine (verb)" | "to know by inspiration, intuition, or reflection" |
| "divisive" | "creating disunity or conflict" |
| "divulge" | "to reveal, make known (as a confidence)" |
| "doleful" | "sad, mournful" |
| "donor" | "benefactor, contributor" |
| "dormant" | "inactive, asleep" |
| "dotard" | "a person showing signs of senility" |
| "dour" | "sullen and gloomy; stern and severe" |
| "droll" | "amusing in a wry, subtle way" |
| "drone (verb)" | "to talk in a persistently dull or monotonous tone" |
| "dubious" | "questionable, unsettled in opinion, doubtful" |
| "dulcet" | "pleasant sounding, soothing to the ear" |
| "duly" | "at the expected time" |
| "dupe (verb)" | "to deceive, trick" |
| "ebb" | "to recede, decline (as the tide)" |
| "ebullient" | "exhilarated, full of enthusiasm and high spirits" |
| "eclectic" | "composed of elements drawn from various sources" |
| "eddy" | "air or wind current" |
| "edict" | "law, command, official public order" |
| "edifice" | "building" |
| "editorialize" | "to express an opinion on an issue" |
| "efficcious" | "effective, efficient" |
| "effluvia" | "outpouring of gases or vapors" |
| "effulgent" | "brilliantly shining" |
| "effusive" | "expressing emotion without restraint" |
| "egocentric" | "acting as if things are centered around oneself" |
| "egress (noun)" | "exit" |
| "elaborate (verb)" | "to express at greater length or in greater detail" |
| "elicit" | "to draw forth, bring out" |
| "eloquence" | "fluent and effective speech" |
| "elucidate" | "to give a clarifying explanation" |
| "elude" | "to escape the perception, understanding, or grasp of" |
| "emanate" | "to come or send forth, as from a source" |
| "emancipate" | "to set free, liberate" |
| "embellish" | "to adorn something with details or decoration to make it more attractive" |
| "embolden" | "to instill with boldness or courage" |
| "eminent" | "celebrated, distinguished" |
| "empathy" | "identification with another's feelings" |
| "emphatic" | "marked by emphasis, expressed forcefully" |
| "encumber" | "to hinder, burden, restrict motion" |
| "endurance" | "ability to withstand hardships" |
| "enervate" | "to weaken, sap strength from" |
| "engaged" | "greatly interested, involved in activity" |
| "engender" | "to produce, cause, bring about" |
| "enigma" | "a mystery; something inexplicable" |
| "enjoin" | "to direct with authority and emphasis" |
| "enmity" | "hostility, antagonism, ill will" |
| "ennui" | "boredom, lack of interest and energy" |
| "ensconce" | "to settle comfortably into a place" |
| "enshroud" | "to cover, enclose with a dark cover" |
| "enthrall" | "to captivate, enchant, hold spellbound" |
| "entity" | "something with its own existence or form" |
| "entreat" | "to plead, beg" |
| "entrepreneur" | "one who organizes and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise" |
| "enunciate" | "to pronounce clearly" |
| "ephemeral" | "momentary, transient, fleeting" |
| "equanimity" | "calmness, composure" |
| "equestrian" | "relating to horseback riding" |
| "errant" | "straying, mistaken, roving" |
| "erratic" | "eccentric, strange, lacking consistency" |
| "eschew" | "to abstain from, avoid" |
| "estrange" | "to alienate, cause a break in affection" |
| "ethereal" | "not earthly, spiritual, delicate" |
| "ethos" | "beliefs or character of a group" |
| "eurythmics" | "art of harmonious bodily movement" |
| "evade" | "to avoid, slip away" |
| "evasiveness" | "deliberate vagueness or ambiguity" |
| "evince" | "to show clearly, display, signify" |
| "exasperation" | "irritation, aggravation" |
| "excerpt (noun}" | "selection from a book or play" |
| "excruciating" | "agonizing, intensely painful" |
| "exhaust (verb}" | "to use up completely, deplete" |
| "exhort" | "to urge or incite by strong appeals" |
| "exhume" | "to remove from a grave" |
| "exonerate" | "to clear of blame, absolve" |
| "expansive" | "sweeping, comprehensive" |
| "expedite" | "to accelerate the process of, speed up" |
| "exploit (verb)" | "to use to one's advantage" |
| "expound" | "to elaborate; to expand or increase" |
| "expunge" | "to erase, eliminate completely" |
| "extol" | "to praise" |
| "extremity" | "outermost or farthest point" |
| "extricate" | "to free from, disentangle" |
| "exuberant" | "lively, enthusiastic" |
| "exude" | "to give off, ooze" |
| "fabricated" | "constructed, invented; faked, falsified" |
| "facade" | "face, front; mask, superficial appearance" |
| "facile" | "very easy, achieved with little work" |
| "fallacious" | "wrong, unsound, tending to mislead" |
| "fallow" | "uncultivated, unused" |
| "farcical" | "absurd, ludicrous" |
| "fathom (verb)" | "to measure the depth of, gauge" |
| "fecund" | "fertile, fruitful, productive" |
| "feeble" | "weak, lacking in strength" |
| "feign" | "to pretend, give a false impression" |
| "fervor" | "intensity of feeling or expression" |
| "fetid" | "foul smelling, putrid" |
| "fetter" | "to bind, chain, confine" |
| "fitful" | "intermittent, irregular" |
| "flammable" | "capable of burning rapidly" |
| "flippant" | "lacking proper respect or seriousness" |
| "flora" | "plants" |
| "fodder" | "raw material, as for artistic creation" |
| "foible" | "minor weakness or character flaw" |
| "foment" | "to arouse, incite" |
| "foreboding" | "dark sense of evil to come" |
| "forethought" | "anticipation, foresight" |
| "forlorn" | "dreary, unhappy; hopeless, despairing" |
| "formidable" | "extremely impressive in strength or excellence; inspiring fear" |
| "formulate" | "to conceive, draft, plan" |
| "forsaken" | "abandoned" |
| "forte" | "one's strong point, talent" |
| "founder (verb)" | "to fall helplessly; sink" |
| "fracas" | "noisy dispute" |
| "frankness" | "honest and straightforward expression" |
| "fraud" | "cheat, imposter" |
| "frenzied" | "feverishly fast, hectic, and confused" |
| "frivolous" | "petty, trivial; flippant, silly" |
| "furtive" | "secret, stealthy" |
| "fusion" | "process of merging things into one" |
| "futile" | "completely ineffective, useless" |
| "gait" | "manner of walking" |
| "garru1ous" | "very talkative" |
| "gaunt" | "thin and bony" |
| "gavel" | "mallet used for commanding attention" |
| "genre" | "type, class, category" |
| "gibe (noun)" | "an expression of sarcastic scorn" |
| "gingerly" | "cautiously, carefully" |
| "girth" | "distance around something" |
| "glib" | "offhand, casual" |
| "glower" | "to glare, stare angrily and intensely" |
| "gluttony" | "eating and drinking to excess" |
| "gnarled" | "knotted, soured in character" |
| "goad" | "to prod or urge" |
| "grandiose" | "magnificent and imposing; exaggerated and pretentious" |
| "granular" | "having a grainy texture" |
| "gratis" | "free, costing nothing" |
| "gratuity" | "something given voluntarily, tip" |
| "grievous" | "causing grief or sorrow; serious and distressing" |
| "grimace (verb)" | "to make a facial expression showing pain or disgust" |
| "grimy" | "dirty, filthy" |
| "gullible" | "easily deceived" |
| "gustatory" | "relating to sense of taste" |
| "habitat" | "dwelling place" |
| "hackneyed" | "worn out by overuse" |
| "hamlet" | "small village" |
| "harbinger" | "precursor, sign of something to come" |
| "hardy" | "robust, vigorous" |
| "harrowing" | "extremely distressing, terrifying" |
| "haughty" | "arrogant and condescending" |
| "heinous" | "shocking, wicked, terrible" |
| "hemorrhage (verb)" | "to bleed heavily" |
| "hiatus" | "break, interruption, vacation" |
| "hinterland" | "wilderness" |
| "husband (verb)" | "to farm" |
| "hydrate" | "to add water to" |
| "hyperbole" | "purposeful exaggeration for effect" |
| "hyperventilate" | "to breathe abnormally fast" |
| "hypothesis" | "assumption subject to proof" |
| "hypothetical" | "theoretical, speculative" |
| "iconoclast" | "one who attacks traditional beliefs" |
| "idle" | "inactive, not in use" |
| "ignoble" | "dishonorable, not noble in character" |
| "ilk" | "type or kind" |
| "illicit" | "illegal, improper" |
| "imbue" | "to saturate or invade as if by dyeing" |
| "immerse" | "to engross, preoccupy" |
| "immobile" | "not moveable; still" |
| "impartial" | "not biased, not favoring one more than another" |
| "impasse" | "blocked path, dilemma with no solution" |
| "impeccable" | "flawless, without fault" |
| "impertinent" | "rude, exceeding the bounds of good taste" |
| "impetuous" | "quick to act without thinking" |
| "implausible" | "improbable, inconceivable" |
| "implicit" | "implied, not directly expressed" |
| "imposing" | "dignified, grand" |
| "impotent" | "powerless, ineffective, lacking strength" |
| "impromptu" | "spontaneous, without rehearsal" |
| "impropriety" | "an improper act" |
| "impudent" | "arrogant, audacious" |
| "impulse" | "sudden tendency, inclination" |
| "inadvertently" | "unintentionally" |
| "incandescent" | "shining brightly, glowing" |
| "incapacitate" | "to disable, deprive of capacity" |
| "incarnadine" | "blood red in color" |
| "incarnate" | "having bodily form" |
| "incense (verb}" | "to infuriate, enrage" |
| "inception" | "beginning" |
| "incessant" | "continuous, never ceasing" |
| "inclination" | "a tendency toward a certain condition or character" |
| "inconceivable" | "impossible, unthinkable" |
| "inconsequential" | "unimportant, trivial" |
| "incredulous" | "skeptical, doubtful" |
| "incriminating" | "showing evidence of involvement in a crime or fault" |
| "inculcate" | "to teach, impress in the mind" |
| "incursion" | "sudden invasion" |
| "indefatigable" | "never tired" |
| "indicative" | "showing or pointing out, suggestive of" |
| "indict" | "to accuse formally, charge with a crime" |
| "indigenous" | "native, occurring naturally in an area" |
| "indignant" | "angry, incensed, offended" |
| "industry" | "business or trade" |
| "inebriated" | "drunk, intoxicated" |
| "inept" | "clumsy, awkward" |
| "inevitable" | "certain, unavoidable" |
| "inexorable" | "inflexible, unyielding, relentless" |
| "inextricable" | "incapable of being disentangled" |
| "infer" | "to conclude, deduce" |
| "infiltrate" | "to pass secretly into enemy territory" |
| "infuriate" | "to anger, provoke, outrage" |
| "ingress" | "entrance" |
| "inimical" | "hostile, unfriendly" |
| "iniquity" | "sin, evil act" |
| "inkling" | "hint; vague idea" |
| "innate" | "natural, existing in an individual from birth" |
| "innocuous" | "harmless, inoffensive" |
| "innuendo" | "indirect and subtle criticism, insinuation" |
| "innumerable" | "too many to be counted" |
| "inoffensive" | "harmless, innocent" |
| "inopportune" | "badly timed, inappropriate" |
| "inquest" | "investigation; court or legal proceeding" |
| "insidious" | "sly, treacherous, developing slowly before becoming apparent" |
| "insinuate" | "to subtly and indirectly suggest, hint" |
| "instigate" | "to incite, urge, agitate" |
| "insular" | "characteristic of an isolated people; having a narrow, provincial viewpoint" |
| "integral" | "central, indispensable" |
| "integrity" | "decency, honesty; wholeness" |
| "interject" | "to interpose, insert" |
| "interloper" | "trespasser; meddler in others' affairs" |
| "interminable" | "endless" |
| "intermittent" | "starting and stopping" |
| "intimation" | "clue, suggestion" |
| "intrepid" | "fearless" |
| "inundate" | "to cover with water; overwhelm" |
| "invective" | "an abusive expression or speech" |
| "invidious" | "tending to cause discontent" |
| "invoke" | "to call upon, conjure" |
| "lucid" | "clear and easily understood" |
| "lugubrious" | "sorrowful, mournful; dismal" |
| "lumber (verb)" | "to move slowly and awkwardly" |
| "lunar" | "relating to the moon" |
| "lurid" | "shocking, sensational, melodramatic" |
| "lurk" | "to lie hidden, especially for an evil purpose" |
| "machination" | "a scheming or crafty action intended to bring about an often evil result" |
| "maelstrom" | "whirlpool, turmoil" |
| "magnanimous" | "generous, noble in spirit" |
| "magnate" | "powerful or influential person" |
| "magnitude" | "extent, greatness of size" |
| "malediction" | "curse" |
| "malefactor" | "evil doer; culprit" |
| "malevolent" | "ill willed; causing evil or harm to others" |
| "malice" | "deep seated hatred, desire to cause distress or pain to another" |
| "malodorous" | "foul smelling" |
| "manifest (verb)" | "to show plainly, reveal" |
| "maritime" | "relating to the sea or sailing" |
| "masochistic" | "enjoying pain or humiliation" |
| "matriculate" | "to enroll as a member of a college or university" |
| "matrilineal" | "tracing ancestry through mother's line rather than father's" |
| "meritorious" | "deserving reward or praise" |
| "metaphor" | "figure of speech comparing two different things" |
| "meticulously" | "carefully, painstakingly" |
| "mettle" | "courage, endurance, spirit" |
| "minuscule" | "very small" |
| "mirth" | "frivolity, gaiety, laughter" |
| "mishap" | "accident; misfortune" |
| "missive" | "note or letter" |
| "mitigate" | "to soften, make milder" |
| "mock" | "to ridicule, laugh scorningly at" |
| "mollify" | "to calm, make less severe" |
| "mollusk" | "sea animal with soft body" |
| "monochromatic" | "having one color" |
| "montage" | "a single composition made up of several pictures or designs" |
| "morbid" | "gruesome; relating to disease; abnormally gloomy" |
| "mores" | "customs or manners" |
| "morose" | "broodingly unhappy" |
| "mote" | "small particle, speck" |
| "mundane" | "worldly; commonplace" |
| "munificent" | "generous" |
| "muse (verb)" | "to wonder about" |
| "myopic" | "nearsighted; unable to think in the long term, narrowly seen" |
| "myriad" | "immense number, multitude" |
| "nadir" | "lowest point" |
| "natal" | "relating to birth" |
| "nebulous" | "vague, cloudy" |
| "nefarious" | "wicked, evil" |
| "nemesis" | "a source of harm or ruin; a strong opponent or rival" |
| "neophyte" | "novice, beginner" |
| "niche" | "recess in a wall; an area well suited to something" |
| "noisome" | "stinking, putrid" |
| "nomadic" | "moving from place to place" |
| "nonchalantly" | "with an air of easy unconcern, indifferently" |
| "notoriety" | "unfavorable fame" |
| "novel (adj.)" | "new, striking" |
| "novice" | "apprentice, beginner" |
| "noxious" | "harmful, distasteful" |
| "numismatics" | "coin collecting" |
| "obdurately" | "stubbornly, inflexibly" |
| "obfuscate" | "to confuse, obscure" |
| "oblige" | "to do something as or as if a favor" |
| "obliterate" | "to demolish, wipe out" |
| "oblivious" | "unaware, inattentive" |
| "obscurity" | "darkness, absence of light" |
| "obsequious" | "overly submissive and obedient, fawning over" |
| "obsolete" | "no longer in use" |
| "obstinate" | "stubborn" |
| "occlude" | "to shut, block" |
| "odious" | "hateful, contemptible" |
| "ominous" | "menacing, threatening, indicating misfortune" |
| "onerous" | "burdensome, troublesome" |
| "opaque" | "impervious to light; difficult to understand" |
| "operative (adj.)" | "functioning, working" |
| "opine" | "to express an opinion" |
| "opportunist" | "one who takes advantage of circumstances, often unethically" |
| "opulence" | "wealth (often in a showy manner)" |
| "oration" | "lecture, formal speech" |
| "orb" | "spherical body" |
| "ornate" | "elaborately decorated, highly ornamented" |
| "ostentatious" | "showy" |
| "ostracism" | "exclusion, temporary banishment" |
| "outspoken" | "unreserved in speech, blunt" |
| "pacific" | "calm, peaceful" |
| "palatial" | "like a palace, magnificent" |
| "palaver" | "idle talk" |
| "palette" | "board for mixing paints; range of colors" |
| "pallor" | "paleness, lack of (facial) color" |
| "palpable" | "obvious, real, tangible" |
| "palpitation" | "throbbing, rapid beating" |
| "paltry" | "pitifully small or worthless" |
| "panoply" | "impressive array" |
| "panorama" | "broad view; comprehensive picture" |
| "paradoxical" | "seemingly contradictory, incongruous" |
| "paragon" | "model of excellence or perfection" |
| "parameters" | "limits, boundaries; characteristics" |
| "paramount" | "supreme, dominant, primary" |
| "parched (adj.)" | "dry, thirsty" |
| "pariah" | "outcast" |
| "parochial" | "of limited scope or outlook, provincial" |
| "parry" | "to avoid, turn aside, deflect" |
| "patent (noun)" | "official document giving exclusive right to sell an invention" |
| "paternity" | "fatherhood; descent from father's ancestors" |
| "patrician (adj.)" | "aristocratic" |
| "patronize" | "to condescend to, disparage; to buy from" |
| "paucity" | "scarcity, lack" |
| "pavilion" | "tent or light building used for shelter or exhibitions" |
| "peccadillo" | "minor sin or offense" |
| "pedant" | "a formalist in teaching, one who stresses the trivial in learning" |
| "pedestrian (adj.)" | "commonplace, undistinguished, ordinary" |
| "pediment" | "triangular gable on a roof or facade" |
| "peer (noun)" | "someone who is of equal standing, a contemporary" |
| "pejorative" | "having bad connotations, disparaging, belittling" |
| "penance" | "voluntary suffering to repent for a wrong" |
| "penchant" | "inclination, a liking toward something" |
| "penultimate" | "next to last" |
| "perambulator" | "baby carriage" |
| "pernicious" | "highly destructive" |
| "perpetual" | "endless, lasting" |
| "perplexed" | "puzzled, confused" |
| "pertinent" | "applicable, appropriate" |
| "peruse" | "to examine closely" |
| "phalanx" | "massed group of people, animals, or things" |
| "phenomenon" | "a rare and unaccountable fact or occurrence, a marvel" |
| "philanderer" | "pursuer of casual love affairs" |
| "philanthropy" | "love of humanity; generosity to worthy causes" |
| "phobia" | "exaggerated, illogical fear" |
| "pinnacle" | "peak, highest point of development" |
| "pique (noun)" | "fleeting feeling of hurt pride, resentment" |
| "pithy" | "profound, substantial; concise, succinct, to the point" |
| "pittance" | "meager amount or wage" |
| "placate" | "to soothe, pacify" |
| "placid" | "calm" |
| "plaintive" | "melancholy, expressing sorrow" |
| "plausible" | "seemingly valid, likely, or acceptable; credible" |
| "plethora" | "excess, overabundance" |
| "ploy" | "a calculating plan, a maneuver that will achieve an intended result" |
| "plucky" | "courageous, spunky" |
| "plummet" | "to fall, plunge" |
| "podium" | "platform or lectern for orchestra conductors or speakers" |
| "poignant" | "emotionally moving" |
| "ponder" | "to consider, think about" |
| "pore (verb)" | "to study closely or meditatively" |
| "porous" | "full of holes, permeable to liquids" |
| "portent" | "omen" |
| "portly" | "stout, dignified" |
| "portrayal" | "a representation by picture or drawing" |
| "posterity" | "future generations; all of a person's descendants" |
| "potable" | "drinkable" |
| "potent" | "powerful, strong; having a strong effect" |
| "prattle (noun)" | "meaningless, foolish talk" |
| "precarious" | "dependent on uncertain conditions" |
| "precede" | "to come ahead or in front of; to be earlier than" |
| "preclude" | "to rule out" |
| "precursor" | "forerunner, predecessor" |
| "predator" | "one that preys on others, destroyer" |
| "predicament" | "difficult situation" |
| "predisposition" | "tendency, disposition in advance to behave in a certain way" |
| "preposterous" | "absurd, illogical" |
| "presage" | "to foretell, indicate in advance" |
| "prescient" | "having foresight" |
| "prevalent" | "widespread" |
| "prevaricate" | "to lie, evade the truth" |
| "primordial" | "original, existing from the beginning" |
| "pristine" | "untouched, uncorrupted" |
| "proclaim" | "to declare, announce" |
| "proclivity" | "tendency, inclination" |
| "procrastinator" | "one who continually and unjustifiably postpones" |
| "proficient" | "expert, skilled in a certain subject" |
| "progenitor" | "originator, forefather, ancestor in a direct line" |
| "progeny" | "offspring, future generations" |
| "propinquity" | "nearness" |
| "proponent" | "advocate, defender, supporter" |
| "prostrate (adj.)" | "lying face downward" |
| "protrusion" | "something that sticks out" |
| "provincial" | "rustic, unsophisticated, limited in scope" |
| "prowess" | "bravery, skill" |
| "pry" | "to intrude into; force open" |
| "pseudonym" | "pen name; fictitious or borrowed name" |
| "psychic (adj.)" | "perceptive of nonmaterial, spiritual forces" |
| "pudgy" | "chubby, overweight" |
| "pugnacious" | "quarrelsome, eager and ready to fight" |
| "pulchritude" | "beauty" |
| "pungent" | "strong or sharp in smell or taste" |
| "purport" | "to profess, suppose, claim" |
| "quadrilateral" | "four" |
| "quagmire" | "difficult situation, predicament" |
| "qualify" | "to provide with needed skills; modify, limit" |
| "quandary" | "dilemma, difficulty" |
| "quash (verb)" | "to put down, extinguish completely" |
| "quaternary" | "consisting of or relating to four units or members" |
| "quell" | "to crush, subdue" |
| "querulous" | "inclined to complain, irritable" |
| "query (noun)" | "question" |
| "quiver" | "to shake slightly. tremble, vibrate" |
| "quixotic" | "overly idealistic, impractical" |
| "rally (verb)" | "to assemble in support" |
| "ramble" | "to roam, wander; to babble, digress" |
| "ramification" | "an implication, outgrowth, or consequence" |
| "rancid" | "offensive in smell or taste" |
| "rant" | "to harangue, rave, forcefully scold" |
| "rapt" | "deeply absorbed" |
| "rash (adj.)" | "careless, hasty, reckless" |
| "rationalize" | "to think of self satisfying but incorrect reasons for one's behavior" |
| "raucous" | "harsh sounding, boisterous" |
| "ravine" | "deep, narrow gorge" |
| "raze" | "to tear down, demolish" |
| "reactionary" | "marked by extreme conservatism, especially in politics" |
| "rebuff (verb)" | "to reject or criticize sharply; snub" |
| "rebuke" | "to reprimand, scold" |
| "rebut" | "to refute by evidence or argument" |
| "recalcitrant" | "resisting authority or control" |
| "recant" | "to retract a statement or opinion" |
| "recede" | "to move back or away from a limit or point" |
| "reclusive" | "shut off from the world" |
| "recoil" | "to shrink back, as in fear" |
| "recount" | "to describe facts or events" |
| "recurring" | "repeating" |
| "refectory" | "room where meals are served" |
| "refract" | "to deflect sound or light" |
| "refuge" | "escape, shelter" |
| "refurbish" | "to renovate" |
| "refute" | "to contradict, discredit" |
| "regimen" | "government rule; systematic plan" |
| "reiterate" | "to say or do again, repeat" |
| "rejuvenate" | "to make young again; renew" |
| "relegate" | "to refer or assign for decision or action" |
| "relish (verb)" | "to enjoy greatly" |
| "reminiscent" | "tending to recall or suggest something in the past" |
| "remote" | "distant, isolated" |
| "remuneration" | "pay or reward for work or goods" |
| "repentant" | "apologetic, guilty, remorseful" |
| "repudiate" | "to reject as having no authority" |
| "requisite (adj.)" | "required by the nature of things or by circumstances" |
| "resolute (adj.)" | "firm or determined; unwavering; with a clear purpose" |
| "resolve (verb)" | "to conclude, determine" |
| "resonate" | "to call forth a feeling of shared emotion or belief" |
| "resort (verb)" | "to fall back on something in a time of need" |
| "respite" | "interval of relief" |
| "restive" | "impatient, uneasy, restless" |
| "reticent" | "not speaking freely; reserved" |
| "retiring" | "shy, modest, reserved" |
| "retort (verb)" | "to answer back in a sharp manner" |
| "retract" | "to take back" |
| "retrieve" | "to bring, fetch; reclaim" |
| "revelry" | "boisterous festivity" |
| "revere" | "to worship, regard with awe" |
| "revert" | "to backslide, regress" |
| "rife" | "widespread; abounding" |
| "riveted" | "fastened firmly; engrossed" |
| "rococo" | "very higly ornamented" |
| "rostrum" | "stage for public speaking" |
| "rotund" | "round in shape; fat" |
| "rue" | "to regret" |
| "ruminate" | "to contemplate, reflect upon" |
| "ruthless" | "having no compassion or pity, merciless" |
| "sacrosanct" | "extremely sacred, beyond criticism" |
| "sagacious" | "wise, insightful, perceptive" |
| "salutation" | "greeting" |
| "sanctuary" | "haven, retreat" |
| "sardonic" | "skeptically humorous, sarcastic" |
| "saunter" | "to walk about in a leisurely manner, stroll" |
| "savory" | "agreeable in taste or smell" |
| "scale (verb)" | "to climb to the top of" |
| "scenario" | "plot outline; possible situation" |
| "scoff" | "to treat with disrespect and scorn, ridicule" |
| "scrutiny" | "careful observation" |
| "secluded" | "isolated, remote" |
| "sensibility" | "refined sensitivity to matters of feeling or changes in the environment" |
| "serenity" | "calm, peacefulness" |
| "serpentine" | "serpent like; twisting, winding" |
| "serrated" | "saw toothed, notched" |
| "shard" | "piece of broken glass or pottery" |
| "sheepish" | "timid, meek, or bashful due to self consciousness" |
| "shrill (adj.)" | "having a sharp, high pitched sound, piercing" |
| "sinuous" | "winding; intricate, complex" |
| "skeptical" | "doubtful, questioning" |
| "skulk" | "to move in a secretive manner, sneak, lurk" |
| "smug" | "highly self satisfied" |
| "sobriquet" | "nickname" |
| "sojourn" | "visit, stay" |
| "solace" | "comfort in distress; consolation" |
| "solarium" | "room or glassed in area exposed to the sun" |
| "solidarity" | "unity based on common aims or interests" |
| "somnolent" | "drowsy, sleepy; inducing sleep" |
| "sonorous" | "producing a full, rich sound" |
| "sordid" | "fIlthy; contemptible and corrupt" |
| "spartan" | "simple, bare" |
| "spawn" | "to generate, produce" |
| "speculate" | "to contemplate, wonder" |
| "sportive" | "frolicsome, playful" |
| "spur (verb)" | " to prod" |
| "spurn" | "to reject or refuse contemptuously; scorn" |
| "squalid" | "filthy, rundown" |
| "staccato" | "marked by abrupt, clear" |
| "stagnant" | "stale, not flowing or developing" |
| "staid" | "self" |
| "stasis" | "motionless state; standstill" |
| "stilted" | "stiff, unnatural" |
| "stoic" | "indifferent to or unaffected by emotions" |
| "stolid" | "having or showing little emotion" |
| "stylize" | "to fashion, formalize" |
| "stymie" | "to block, thwart" |
| "suave" | "smoothly polite, superficially gracious" |
| "subdued" | "suppressed, stifled" |
| "subliminal" | "subconscious, imperceptible, existing below the threshold of consciousness" |
| "subsequent" | "following in time or order" |
| "subside" | "to settle down, decrease" |
| "subterranean" | "hidden, secret; underground" |
| "subtle" | "refined, marked by keen insight" |
| "succession" | "sequence, series" |
| "succulent" | "juicy; full of vitality or freshness" |
| "sullen" | "brooding, gloomy" |
| "sully" | "to stain, tarnish, defile" |
| "sundry" | "various, miscellaneous" |
| "superfluous" | "exceeding what is sufficient or necessary" |
| "supplant" | "to replace, substitute" |
| "suppress" | "to restrain from a usual course or action" |
| "surfeit" | "an excess, oversupply" |
| "surly" | "rude and bad tempered" |
| "surmise" | "to make an educated guess" |
| "surplus" | "excess" |
| "surreal" | "having an oddly dreamlike quality" |
| "surreptitiously" | "secretly" |
| "suspect (adj.)" | "suspected; doubtful, questionable" |
| "sustain" | "to support, uphold; endure" |
| "symposium" | "meeting with short presentations on related topics" |
| "tableaux" | "vivid descriptions, striking scenes" |
| "tacit" | "silently understood or implied" |
| "talon" | "claw of an animal, especially a bird of prey" |
| "tangible" | "able to be sensed, perceptible, measurable" |
| "tattered" | "torn into shreds, ragged" |
| "tempered" | "moderated, restrained" |
| "tenet" | "belief, doctrine" |
| "tentative" | "not fully worked out, uncertain; hesitant" |
| "tenuous" | "weak, insubstantial" |
| "tepid" | "lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm" |
| "terse" | "concise, brief, free of extra words" |
| "testament" | "statement of belief; will" |
| "tether" | "to bind, tie" |
| "thwart" | "to block or prevent from happening; frustrate" |
| "tidings" | "news" |
| "timorous" | "timid, shy, full of apprehension" |
| "tirade" | "long, violent speech; verbal assault" |
| "titan" | "person of colossal stature or achievement" |
| "tome" | "book, usually large and academic" |
| "tonal" | "relating to pitch or sound" |
| "torsion" | "act of twisting and turning" |
| "totter" | "to sway as if about to fall" |
| "toxin" | "poison" |
| "transcription" | "copy, reproduction; record" |
| "translucent" | "partially transparent" |
| "tremulous" | "trembling, nervous, shaky" |
| "trepidation" | "fear, apprehension" |
| "troupe" | "a group of actors" |
| "tryst" | "agreement between lovers to meet; rendezvous" |
| "tyro" | "beginner, novice" |
| "unadulterated" | "absolutely pure" |
| "unctuous" | "greasy, oily.; smug and falsely earnest" |
| "undermine" | "to sabotage, weaken secretly and gradually" |
| "undulate" | "to give a wavelike appearance" |
| "unheralded" | "unannounced, unexpected, not publicized" |
| "unkempt" | "uncombed, messy in appearance" |
| "unwarranted" | "groundless, unjustified" |
| "unwitting" | "unconscious; unintentional" |
| "unyielding" | "fIrm, resolute" |
| "upbraid" | "to scold sharply" |
| "urbane" | "courteous, refined, suave" |
| "utilitarian" | "efficient, functional, useful" |
| "utopia" | "perfect place" |
| "vanquish" | "to conquer, defeat" |
| "variegated" | "varied; marked with different colors" |
| "vaunted" | "boasted about, bragged about" |
| "vehemently" | "intensely, forcefully" |
| "veracity" | "accuracy, truth" |
| "verbatim" | "word for word" |
| "verbose" | "wordy" |
| "verdant" | "green with vegetation" |
| "vernal" | "related to spring" |
| "vestige" | "trace, remnant" |
| "vex" | "to irritate, annoy; confuse, puzzle" |
| "viable" | "workable, able to succeed or grow" |
| "vie" | "to strive for superiority, compete" |
| "vigilant" | "attentive, watchful" |
| "vilify" | "to slander, defame" |
| "vim" | "energy, enthusiasm" |
| "vindicate" | "to clear of suspicion or blame, justify or prove the worth of (especially in light of later developments)" |
| "vindictive" | "spiteful, vengeful, unforgiving" |
| "virulent" | "extremely poisonous; malignant; hateful" |
| "viscous" | "thick, syrupy, sticky" |
| "vivid" | "bright and intense in color; strongly perceived" |
| "vociferous" | "loud, vocal, and noisy" |
| "void (noun)" | "emptiness, vacuum" |
| "volley (noun)" | "flight of missiles, round of gunshots" |
| "voluminous" | "large, having great volume" |
| "voracious" | "having a great appetite" |
| "vulnerable" | "defenseless, unprotected; innocent, naive" |
| "wallow" | "to indulge oneself excessively, luxuriate" |
| "wan" | "sickly pale, lacking vitality" |
| "wary" | "mistrustful, on guard, cautious" |
| "wayward" | "erratic, unrestrained, reckless" |
| "wield" | "to handle" |
| "wily" | "clever, deceptive" |
| "wrath (noun)" | "strong vindictive anger" |
| "writ" | "written document, usually in law" |
| "writhe" | "to twist, as in pain, struggle, or embarrassment" |
| "wry" | "amusing, ironic" |
| "xenophobia" | "fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers" |
| "yen" | "a strong desire; a craving" |
| "zeal" | "eagerness, enthusiasm, passion" |
| "zealot" | "someone passionately devoted to a cause" |
| "zenith" | "highest point, summit" |
| "zephyr" | "gentle breeze" |
