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incision
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs
incisive
demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
incisor
a tooth for cutting or gnawing
incite
provoke or stir up
incivility
deliberate discourtesy
inclement
severe, of weather
inclination
the act of bending forward
incline
lower or bend, as in a nod or bow
inclined
at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
incognito
without revealing one's identity
incoherent
without logical or meaningful connection
incommensurate
not corresponding in size or degree or extent
incommodious
uncomfortably or inconveniently small
incommunicado
without means, right, or desire to be in contact with others
incommunicative
not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
incompatible
not in harmonious or agreeable combination
incompetent
not qualified or suited for a purpose
inconceivable
totally unlikely
incongruity
the quality of disagreeing
incongruous
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
inconsequential
lacking worth or importance
inconsiderate
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
inconsolable
sad beyond comforting
inconstant
likely to change often without apparent reason
incontestable
not open to question or doubt; obviously true
incontinent
lacking restraint or self-control
incorporate
make into a whole or make part of a whole
incorporeal
without material form or substance
incorrigible
impervious to correction by punishment
increment
the amount by which something increases
incriminate
suggest that someone is guilty
incrustation
the formation of a hard outer layer
incubation
the time it takes for a pathogen to manifest symptoms
incubator
apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants
incubus
an evil spirit thought to visit people while they sleep
inculcate
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
incumbency
a duty that is incumbent upon you
incumbent
necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
incur
make oneself subject to
incurable
incapable of being remedied
incursion
the act of entering some territory or domain
indebted
owing gratitude to another for help or favors
indefatigable
showing sustained enthusiasm with unflagging vitality
indefinite
vague or not clearly defined or stated
indelible
not able to be forgotten, removed, or erased
indemnification
compensation for loss or damage or for trouble and annoyance
indemnify
secure against future loss, damage, or liability
indent
set in from the margin
indentation
the space left between the margin and a line set in
indent
set in from the margin
indenture
formal agreement as to terms of a debt
indescribable
defying expression
indict
accuse formally of a crime
indifferent
marked by a lack of interest
indigenous
originating where it is found
indigent
poor enough to need help from others
indignant
angered at something unjust or wrong
indignation
a feeling of righteous anger
indiscernible
difficult or impossible to perceive
indiscreet
lacking discretion; injudicious
indiscretion
the trait of lacking good judgment or tact
indiscriminate
failing to make or recognize distinctions
indispensable
essential
indisposed
somewhat ill or prone to illness
indivisible
impossible to split into parts
indocile
of persons
indoctrinate
teach uncritically
indolent
disinclined to work or exertion
indomitable
impossible to subdue
indubitable
too obvious to be doubted
induce
cause to act in a specified manner
inducement
a positive motivational influence
induct
place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
induction
the act of bringing about something
inebriate
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
ineffable
defying expression or description
ineligible
not qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
ineluctable
impossible to avoid or evade
inept
generally incompetent and ineffectual
ineptitude
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
inert
unable to move or resist motion
inertia
the tendency of something to stay in rest or motion
inexhaustible
incapable of being entirely consumed or used up
inexorable
impossible to prevent, resist, or stop
inexpedient
not suitable or advisable
inexpiable
incapable of being atoned for
inexplicable
incapable of being explained or accounted for
inextricable
incapable of being disentangled or untied
infallibility
the quality of never making an error
infallible
incapable of failure or error
infamous
known widely and usually unfavorably
infamy
a state of extreme dishonor
infantile
of or relating to babies
infantry
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
infatuated
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
infatuation
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love
infelicitous
not appropriate in application; defective
infernal
characteristic of or resembling Hell
inferno
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
infest
occupy in large numbers or live on a host
infidel
a person who does not acknowledge your god
infidelity
the quality of being unfaithful
infiltrate
pass through an enemy line in a military conflict
infinitesimal
immeasurably small
infinity
time without end
infirmity
the state of being weak in health or body
inflame
arouse or excite feelings and passions
inflamed
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
inflammable
easily ignited
inflated
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
inflation
the act of filling something with air
infliction
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
informer
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
infraction
a violation of a law or rule
infringe
advance beyond the usual limit
infringement
an act that disregards an agreement or a right
infuriate
make extremely angry
infuse
fill, as with a certain quality
infusion
the act of introducing a modifying element or quality
ingenious
showing inventiveness and skill
ingenuity
the power of creative imagination
ingenuous
lacking in sophistication or worldliness
ingest
take food, drink, or some other substance into the body
ingrained
deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
ingrate
a person who shows no thankfulness or appreciation
ingratiate
gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
ingratiating
capable of winning favor
ingratitude
the quality or state of being unappreciated or unrewarded
ingredient
a component of a mixture or compound
ingress
the act of entering
inhale
draw deep into the lungs by breathing
inherent
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
inhibited
held back or restrained or prevented
inhuman
without compunction or compassion
inhumane
reflecting a lack of pity or compassion
inimical
tending to obstruct or cause harm
inimitable
matchless
iniquitous
characterized by injustice or wickedness
iniquity
absence of moral or spiritual values
initiative
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
injunction
a judicial remedy to prohibit a party from doing something
inkling
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
innate
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
innocuous
not injurious to physical or mental health
innuendo
an indirect and usually malicious implication
inoculate
inject or treat with the germ of a disease to render immune
inoculation
taking a vaccine as a precaution against a disease
inordinate
beyond normal limits
inquietude
a feeling of anxiety, uneasiness, or restlessness
inquisitive
given to questioning
inroad
an encroachment or intrusion
insane
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
insanity
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
inscription
the activity of carving or engraving letters or words
inscrutable
difficult or impossible to understand
insert
introduce
insertion
the act of putting one thing into another
insider
an officer of a corporation or others who have access to private information about the corporation's operations
insidious
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
insignia
a badge worn to show official position
insinuate
suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand
insipid
lacking interest or significance or impact
insistence
the act of insisting on something
insolate
expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun
insolent
marked by casual disrespect
insolvent
unable to meet or discharge financial obligations
insomnia
an inability to sleep
insouciance
a casual or lighthearted feeling of unconcern
inspection
a formal or official examination
inspiration
arousal of the mind to unusual activity or creativity
inspired
of surpassing excellence
installation
the act of setting something up for use
installment
a payment of part of a debt
instantaneous
occurring with no delay
instigate
provoke or stir up
instigation
deliberate and intentional triggering
instill
impart gradually
institute
set up or lay the groundwork for
instrumental
serving or acting as a means or aid
insubordinate
not submissive to authority
insufferable
extremely unpleasant or annoying
insufficiency
a lack of competence
insufficient
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
insular
relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
insularity
lack of openness to new ideas; narrow-mindedness
insulate
surround with material to protect from heat, cold, or noise
insulin
a glucose-regulating hormone produced in the pancreas
insuperable
incapable of being surpassed or excelled
insurgent
in opposition to a civil authority or government
insurrection
organized opposition to authority
intact
undamaged in any way
intaglio
a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate
intangible
incapable of being perceived by the senses, especially touch
integrate
make into a whole or make part of a whole
integrated
formed or united into a whole
integrity
an undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting
integument
an outer protective covering
intelligible
capable of being apprehended or understood
intemperate
excessive in behavior
inter
place in a grave or tomb
interaction
mutual or reciprocal dealings or influence
intercede
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
intercept
seize, interrupt, or stop something on its way
interchangeable
permitting mutual substitution without loss of function
interdict
command against
interim
the time between one event, process, or period and another
interlace
spin, wind, or twist together
interlock
coordinate or join up so that all parts work together
interlocutor
a person who takes part in a conversation
interlude
an intervening period or episode
intermediary
a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
interminable
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
intermingle
mix or become mixed
intermission
a time during which something is temporarily stopped or delayed
intermittent
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
intern
someone who works for an expert to learn about a job
internecine
within a group or organization
internment
the act of confining someone in a prison
interplay
the way in which two things mutually affect one another
interpolate
insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
interpolation
an action or remark that interrupts something
interpose
introduce
interposition
the act of putting something between two things
interregnum
the time between two reigns or governments
interrelate
place into a mutual relationship
interrogate
pose a series of questions to
interrogative
relating to sentences that ask a question
intersect
meet or cross at a point; overlap
intersection
the act of meeting at a point
intersperse
introduce into one's writing or speech (certain expressions)
interstice
small opening between things
intertwine
spin, wind, or twist together
intervene
be placed or located between other things
intervention
the act of putting something between two things
interweave
interlace by or as if by weaving
intestate
having made no valid will or not disposed of by a legal will
intestinal
of or relating to or inside the intestines
intestine
the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
intimacy
a feeling of being close and belonging together
intimate
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
intimidate
compel or deter by or as if by threats
intimidation
the act of scaring a weaker person to make them do something
intolerant
unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
intoxicant
a drug that can produce a state of intoxication
intoxicate
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
intractable
difficult to manage or mold
intransigence
stubborn refusal to compromise or change
intransigent
impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, or reason
intrepid
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
intrepidity
resolute courageousness
intricacy
the quality of having elaborately complex detail
intricate
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
intrigue
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
intriguing
capable of arousing interest or curiosity
intrinsic
belonging to a thing by its very nature
introspection
contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
introspective
given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
introvert
a person who tends to shrink from social contacts
intrude
enter uninvited
intrusion
entrance by force or without permission or welcome
intuitive
spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
intumescence
swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
inundate
fill or cover completely, usually with water
inundation
an overwhelming number or amount
inured
made tough by habitual exposure
invalid
no longer legally acceptable
invalidate
make no longer acceptable for use
invective
abusive language used to express blame or censure
inveigle
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
inventory
a detailed list of all the items in stock
inverse
turned backward in order or nature or effect
invert
turn inside out or upside down
invertebrate
any animal lacking a backbone or notochord
investiture
the ceremonial promotion of a person to an office or rank
inveterate
habitual
invidious
containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
invigilate
watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating)
invigorate
give life or energy to
invincible
incapable of being overcome or subdued
inviolable
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
inviolate
not injured physically or mentally
inviting
attractive and tempting
invocation
the act of appealing for help
invoice
an itemized statement of money owed for goods or services
invoke
request earnestly; ask for aid or protection
involved
connected by participation or association or use
invulnerable
immune to attack; impregnable
iodine
a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens
iota
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
irascible
quickly aroused to anger
irate
feeling or showing extreme anger
iridescent
varying in color when seen in different lights
iris
colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil
irk
irritate or vex
irksome
tedious or irritating
ironclad
inflexibly entrenched and unchangeable
ironic
displaying incongruity between what is expected and what is
irony
incongruity between what might be expected and what occurs
irradiate
expose to radiation
irreconcilable
impossible to bring into accord
irreparable
impossible to rectify or amend
irreproachable
free of guilt; not subject to blame
irresistible
impossible to withstand; overpowering
irreverent
showing lack of due respect or veneration
irrevocable
incapable of being retracted
irrigate
supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
irritable
easily annoyed
irritate
cause annoyance in
isthmus
a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
iterate
say, state, or perform again
itinerant
traveling from place to place to work
itinerary
an established line of travel or access
jabber
talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
jade
a semiprecious gemstone that is usually green
jaded
exhausted
jagged
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
jaguar
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
jamb
a vertical side piece of a door or window frame
jamboree
a festive party or celebration
janitor
someone employed to clean and maintain a building
jargon
technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
jaundiced
affected by yellowing of the skin
jaunt
a journey taken for pleasure
jaunty
having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
jazzy
resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm)
jeer
laugh at with contempt and derision
jejune
lacking interest or significance or impact
jeopardize
pose a threat to; present a danger to
jeopardy
a source of danger
jeremiad
a long and mournful complaint
jerk
a sudden abrupt pull
jest
activity characterized by good humor
jesting
characterized by jokes and good humor
jettison
throw away, of something encumbering
jibe
shift from one side of the ship to the other
jigsaw puzzle
a puzzle that requires you to reassemble a picture that has been mounted on a stiff base and cut into interlocking pieces
jilt
cast aside capriciously or unfeelingly
jingoism
fanatical patriotism
jinx
an evil spell
jocose
characterized by jokes and good humor
jocund
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
jog
give a slight push to
jollity
feeling jovial and full of good humor
jolly
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
jolt
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
joust
fight someone in a tournament on horseback
jubilant
full of high-spirited delight
jubilation
a feeling of extreme joy
judicial
expressing careful judgment
judicious
marked by the exercise of common sense in practical matters
juggernaut
a massive inexorable force
jumble
assemble without order or sense
jumbo
of great mass; huge and bulky
junk
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
jurisprudence
the branch of philosophy concerned with the law
justifiable
capable of being shown to be reasonable
juvenile
of or relating to children or young people
juxtapose
place side by side
juxtaposition
the act of positioning close together
kaleidoscopic
made up of varied and constantly shifting elements
kangaroo
a leaping marsupial with powerful hind legs and a thick tail
karate
a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat
kayak
a light, narrow boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle
ken
range of what one can know or understand
kennel
a building or cage that serves as a shelter for a dog
kerfuffle
a disorderly outburst or tumult
kernel
a single whole grain of a cereal
kindle
catch fire
kinetic
relating to the motion of material bodies and their forces
kiosk
small area set off by walls for special use
kitsch
excessively gaudy or sentimental art
kitten
young domestic cat
kleptomania
an impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive
knack
a special way of doing something
knackered
very tired
knave
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
kneel
rest one's weight on one's knees
knit
make by needlework with interlacing yarn
knocker
a person who knocks (as seeking to gain admittance)
knoll
a small natural mound
knotty
tangled in snarls
knowledgeable
alert and fully informed
kudos
an expression of approval and commendation
labile
liable to change
laborious
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
labour
productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
laboured
requiring or showing effort
labyrinth
complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
lace
a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks
lacerate
cut or tear irregularly
laceration
the act of tearing irregularly
lacework
work consisting of (or resembling) lace fabric
lachrymose
showing sorrow
lackadaisical
idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
lackey
a servile or submissive follower
lacklustre
lacking brilliance or vitality
laconic
brief and to the point
lactic
of or relating to or obtained from milk
laggard
someone who takes more time than necessary
lair
the place where a wild animal lives
laity
members of a religious community who are not clergy
lambaste
censure severely or angrily
lament
a cry of sorrow and grief
lamentable
bad; unfortunate
laminate
cover with a thin sheet of plastic or other material
lampoon
ridicule with satire
lampooner
mimics literary or musical style for comic effect
lance
a long pointed rod used as a weapon
lancinate
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
landlocked
surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land
landslide
the descent of a large mass of dirt and rock down a slope
languid
lacking spirit or liveliness
languish
become feeble
languor
inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
lank
long and thin and often limp
lapidary
relating to precious stones or the art of working with them
lapse
drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
larceny
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
larch
any of numerous conifers of the genus Larix all having deciduous needlelike leaves
lard
soft white semisolid fat obtained from pigs
largesse
liberality in bestowing gifts
lark
any of numerous birds noted for their singing
larva
immature form of an animal between the egg and adult stages
laryngitis
an inflammation characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice
larynx
the structure containing the vocal cords
lascivious
driven by lust
lash
a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
lassitude
a feeling of lack of interest or energy
lasso
a long noosed rope used to catch animals
latency
the state of being not yet evident or active
latent
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
lathe
a machine tool for shaping a piece of rotating wood or metal
latitude
an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
lattice
an arrangement of points in a regular periodic pattern
laud
praise, glorify, or honor
laudable
worthy of high praise
laudatory
full of or giving praise
laurel
a small aromatic tree with shiny dark green leaves
laurels
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
lava
rock that in its molten form issues from volcanos
lave
wash or flow against
lax
without rigor or strictness
laxative
stimulating evacuation of feces
laxity
an absence of rigor or strictness
layabout
person who does no work
layman
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
leach
cause a liquid to slowly seep or be drawn out
leaflet
a small book usually having a paper cover
leakage
the discharge of a fluid from some container
lean
incline or bend from a vertical position
lease
a contract granting use or occupation of property
leaven
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough
lecherous
given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
lechery
unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity
ledger
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
leer
look suggestively or obliquely
leeward
on the side away from the wind
legacy
a gift of personal property by will
legend
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
legerdemain
an illusory feat
legible
capable of being read or deciphered
legion
a large military unit
legislate
make laws or bills
legislature
an assembly that makes, amends, or repeals laws
legitimate
in accordance with accepted standards or principles
lengthy
extended in duration
lenience
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
lenient
inclined to be permissive or indulgent
leonine
of or characteristic of or resembling a lion
leprosy
communicable disease characterized by wasting of body parts
lesion
any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
lessee
a tenant who holds a lease
lethal
of an instrument of certain death
lethargy
inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
leucocyte
blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi
levee
an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing
leviathan
the largest or most massive thing of its kind
levitate
cause to rise in the air and float
levity
a manner lacking seriousness
levy
impose and collect
lewd
suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
lexical
of or relating to words
lexicographer
a compiler or writer of a dictionary
lexicon
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words
liability
the state of being legally obliged and responsible
liable
subject to legal action
liaison
a means of communication between groups
libation
the act of pouring a liquid offering as a religious ceremony
libel
a false and malicious publication
libellous
harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
liberality
the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament
liberated
free from traditional social restraints
libertine
unrestrained by convention or morality
libidinous
driven by lust
libido
(psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire
libretto
the words of an opera or musical play
licence
a legal document giving official permission to do something
licentious
lacking moral discipline
licit
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
lido
a recreational facility including a swimming pool for water sports
lien
the right to take and hold the property of a debtor
ligature
the act of tying or binding things together
ligneous
consisting of or resembling wood
liken
consider or describe as similar or equal
lilliputian
very small
limb
one of the jointed appendages of an animal
limber
easily bent
limbo
in Catholicism, the place of unbaptized but innocent souls
limerick
a humorous rhymed verse form of five lines
limn
make a portrait of
limousine
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
limp
walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness
limpid
clear and bright
lineal
in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child
linear
involving a single dimension
linger
remain present although waning or gradually dying
lingering
the act of tarrying
lingual
pertaining to, resembling. or lying near the tongue
linguistics
the scientific study of language
linoleum
a floor covering made from linseed oil, cork, and resin
lint
fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers
lionize
assign great social importance to
liquefy
make a solid substance into a fluid, as by heating
liquidate
eliminate a debt by paying it off
liquidation
termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities
liquor
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
lissom
moving and bending with ease
list
a database containing an ordered array of items
listless
lacking zest or vivacity
literal
limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
literati
well-educated people who are interested in books
lithe
moving and bending with ease
litigant
a party to a lawsuit
litigious
of or relating to legal proceedings
litter
rubbish carelessly dropped or left about
litterbin
bin into which the public can put rubbish
littoral
of or relating to a coastal or shore region
liturgical
in accord with rites prescribed for public worship
liturgy
a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
livable
fit or suitable to live in or with
lively
full of life and energy
liverish
suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress
livid
furiously angry
loaf
a shaped mass of baked bread
loam
a rich soil consisting of sand, clay and organic materials
loathe
dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
loathsome
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
lobby
a large entrance or reception room or area
lobe
a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure
lobster
any of several edible marine crustaceans
locale
the scene of any event or action
locomotion
the power or ability to move
locomotive
a self-propelled vehicle that draws a train along a track
locus
the scene of any event or action
locust
migratory grasshopper that moves in a swarm
locution
a word or phrase that people use in particular situations
lodge
a rustic house used as a temporary shelter
lodger
a tenant in someone’s house who typically receives meals
loft
a large unpartitioned space over a commercial space
lofty
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
log
a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
logistics
supplying an operation with labor and materials as needed
logjam
an immovable mass of cut wood blocking a river
loiter
linger, remain, or wait around for no apparent reason
loll
be lazy or idle
longevity
the property of having lived for a considerable time
longitude
the angular distance from the prime meridian at Greenwich
longueur
a period of dullness or boredom
loom
a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
loon
large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes
loop
anything with a round or oval shape
loot
goods or money obtained illegally
lope
run easily
loquacious
full of trivial conversation
lore
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
lottery
a game in which players buy chances to win
lounge
sit or recline comfortably
lounger
an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it
lout
an awkward, foolish person
loutish
ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance
lowbred
(of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
lubricant
a substance that makes things move more easily
lubricious
characterized by lust
lucrative
producing a sizeable profit
lucre
informal term for money
lucubrate
discuss in a scholarly way, especially in writing
lucubration
laborious cogitation
lugubrious
excessively mournful
lukewarm
moderately warm
lullaby
a quiet song intended to help a child go to sleep
lumber
the wood of trees prepared for use as building material
luminary
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
luminous
softly bright or radiant
lump
a compact mass
lumpish
mentally sluggish
lunacy
foolish or senseless behavior
lunatic
an insane person
lurch
move suddenly or as if unable to control one's movements
lure
provoke someone to do something through persuasion
lurk
lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
luscious
having strong sexual appeal
lust
a strong sexual desire
lustre
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
lustrous
reflecting light
lusty
vigorously passionate
luxuriant
produced or growing in extreme abundance
lynch
kill without legal sanction
lyric
of or relating to poetry that expresses emotion
macabre
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
macadam
a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar
mace
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office
macerate
soften and cause to disintegrate as a result
machination
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
mackintosh
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
macrocosm
everything that exists anywhere
maddening
extremely annoying or displeasing
madrigal
an unaccompanied partsong for several voices
maelstrom
a powerful circular current of water
maestro
an artist of consummate skill
magenta
a primary subtractive color for light
magisterial
of or relating to a civil officer who administers the law
magistracy
the position of magistrate
magistrate
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law
magnanimous
noble and generous in spirit
magnate
a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
magnetism
attraction for iron
magnification
the act of expanding something in apparent size
magnify
increase in size, volume or significance
magniloquent
lofty in style
magnitude
the property of relative size or extent
magpie
long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous call
maim
injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration
maisonette
a self-contained apartment (usually on two floors) in a larger house and with its own entrance from the outside
makeshift
done or made using whatever is available
maladroit
not quick or skillful in action or thought
malapropism
misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
malcontent
dissatisfied as toward authority
malcontent
dissatisfied as toward authority
malediction
the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil
malevolent
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
malfunction
fail to work properly
malice
the desire to see others suffer
malicious
having the nature of threatening evil
malign
speak unfavorably about
malignant
dangerous to health
malignity
quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will
malinger
avoid responsibilities and duties, often by faking illness
malleable
capable of being shaped or bent
mallet
a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head
malnutrition
a state of poor nourishment
malodorous
having an unpleasant smell
maltreat
be cruel to someone
mammal
a warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin covered with hair
manacle
shackle that can be locked around the wrist
mandate
a formal statement of a command to do something
mandatory
required by rule
maneuverable
capable of maneuvering or changing position
maneuver
a military training exercise
mangle
destroy or injure severely
mania
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
maniacal
wildly disordered
manifest
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
manifesto
a public declaration of intentions
manifold
many and varied; having many features or forms
manikin
a life-size dummy used to display clothes
manipulative
skillful in influencing others to one's own advantage
mannequin
a life-size dummy used to display clothes
mansion
a large and imposing house
mantle
a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
manumit
free from slavery or servitude
manuscript
the form of a literary work submitted for publication
maple
any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone
mar
cause to become imperfect
maraud
raid and rove in search of plunder
mare
an adult female horse
margarine
a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils
marginal
at or constituting a border or edge
marine
of or relating to the sea
mariner
a person who serves as a sailor
marionette
a figure operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
marital
of or relating to the state of marriage
maroon
a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color
marquetry
inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture
marrow
network of connective tissue filling the cavities of bones
marsh
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation
marsupial
a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young
martinet
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
martyr
one who voluntarily suffers death
mash
compress with force, out of natural shape or condition
mask
a covering to disguise or conceal the face
mason
a craftsman who works with stone or brick
masonry
the craft of building with stone or brick
masquerade
a party of guests wearing costumes and disguises
massacre
the savage and excessive killing of many people
massive
containing a great quantity of matter
mast
a vertical spar for supporting sails
masticate
bite and grind with the teeth
matador
the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull
materialize
come into being; become reality
matey
having the relationship of friends or pals
matriarchy
social organization in which a female is the family head
matrix
an enclosure within which something originates or develops
mattress
a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
maturity
the period of time in life after physical growth has stopped
maudlin
very sentimental or emotional
maul
injure badly
maverick
someone who exhibits independence in thought and action
mawkish
very sentimental or emotional
maxim
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
mayhem
violent and needless disturbance
maze
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
meadow
a field where grass or alfalfa is grown to be made into hay
meager
deficient in amount or quality or extent
meander
move or cause to move in a winding or curving course
measles
a contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots
measured
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
mecca
a place that attracts many visitors
medal
an award for winning a championship
meddlesome
intrusive in an offensive manner
median
relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
mediate
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
medieval
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
mediocre
moderate to inferior in quality
mediocrity
ordinariness as a consequence of being average
meditative
deeply or seriously thoughtful
medium
the surrounding environment
medley
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs
meek
humble in spirit or manner
megalith
memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
megalomania
a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur
melancholy
a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
meld
mix or become mixed together
mellifluous
pleasing to the ear
melodious
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
melodrama
a story with characters behaving in an extreme emotional way
melody
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
melon
any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh
membrane
a sheet of tissue that lines or connects organs or cells
memento
a reminder of past events
memorial
a recognition of meritorious service
menace
something that is a source of danger
menagerie
a collection of live animals for study or display
mendacious
given to lying
mendacity
the tendency to be untruthful
mendicant
a pauper who lives by begging
menial
relating to unskilled work, especially domestic work
mentor
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
mercenary
a person hired to fight for another country than their own
merchandise
commodities offered for sale
mercurial
liable to sudden unpredictable change
mere
being nothing more than specified
meretricious
tastelessly showy
merge
mix together different elements
meritorious
deserving reward or praise
mermaid
a mythical sea creature that is half woman and half fish
mesa
flat tableland with steep edges
mesmerize
attract strongly, as if with a magnet
metabolism
the organic processes that are necessary for life
metamorphosis
striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
metaphor
a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
metaphorical
expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
metaphysics
the philosophical study of being and knowing
meteoric
relating to small objects in or from outer space
meticulous
marked by precise accordance with details
mettle
the courage to carry on
mettlesome
having a proud, courageous, and unbroken spirit
miasma
an unwholesome atmosphere
microbe
a minute life form, especially one that causes disease
microscopic
so small as to be invisible without a magnifying device
midget
a person who is markedly small
mien
a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor
migrant
traveler who moves from one region or country to another
mildew
a fungus that produces a superficial white growth
milieu
the environmental condition
militant
engaged in war
milk
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
miller
someone who works in a mill (especially a grain mill)
millinery
shop selling women's hats
mime
an actor who communicates entirely by gesture
mimic
imitate, especially for satirical effect
mimicry
imitative behavior
minaret
a slender tower with balconies, especially on a mosque
minatory
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
mince
cut into small pieces
mingy
characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
miniature
being on a very small scale
minion
a servile or fawning dependent
minnow
a very small freshwater fish
minuet
a stately court dance from the 17th century
minutia
a small or minor detail
mirage
optical illusion in which hot air distorts distant objects
mire
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
mirth
great merriment
misanthrope
someone who dislikes people in general
miscellaneous
having many aspects
miscellany
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
mischievous
naughtily or annoyingly playful
misconstrue
interpret in the wrong way
miscreant
a person without moral scruples
mishap
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
missile
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a target
mistime
time incorrectly
mistral
a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter
mist
a thin fog with condensation near the ground
mite
small arachnid that infests animals, plants, or stored foods
mitigate
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
mitten
glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
mnemonics
a method or system for improving the memory
moan
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
moat
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
mock
treat with contempt
moderate
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
moderator
someone who presides over a debate or meeting
modicum
a small or moderate or token amount
modification
the act of making something different
modify
cause to change; make different
modish
in the current fashion or style
modulate
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
mogul
a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
moiety
one of two approximately equal parts
molar
grinding tooth with a broad crown
mold
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
molest
harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
mollify
cause to be more favorably inclined
mollusk
aquatic invertebrate, often with a shell
mollycoddle
treat with excessive indulgence
molt
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
momentary
lasting for a markedly brief time
momentous
of very great significance
momentum
the product of a body's mass and its velocity
monarch
a nation's ruler usually by hereditary right
monastery
the residence of a religious community
monasticism
asceticism as a form of religious life
mongrel
derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine
monogamy
having only one spouse at a time
monograph
a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
monolithic
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
monologue
a dramatic speech by a single actor
monopoly
a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
monotonous
sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
monsoon
a seasonal wind in southern Asia
monster
an imaginary creature usually having human and animal parts
monstrous
distorted and unnatural in shape or size
mooch
ask for and get free; be a parasite
moor
come into or dock at a wharf
mope
be apathetic, gloomy, or dazed
moppet
a little girl (usually one you are fond of)
morale
a state of individual psychological well-being
moralist
a philosopher who specializes in ideas of right and wrong
moralistic
narrowly and conventionally moral
morass
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
moratorium
suspension of an ongoing activity
morbid
suggesting the horror of death and decay
morbidity
the quality of being unhealthful and generally bad for you
mordant
harshly ironic or sinister
mores
the conventions embodying the fundamental values of a group
moribund
being on the point of death
moron
a person of subnormal intelligence
morose
showing a brooding ill humor
morphemic
of or relating to morphemes
morsel
a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
mortar
a vessel in which substances can be ground with a pestle
mortgage
a conveyance of property as security for repaying a loan
mortification
strong feelings of embarrassment
mortify
cause to feel shame
mortise
a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
mortuary
a building where bodies are kept before burial or cremation
mosaic
design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
mote
a tiny piece of anything
motet
an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics
motif
a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work
motivate
give an incentive for action
motivation
psychological feature arousing action toward a desired goal
motley
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
mottled
having spots or patches of color
motto
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
mould
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
moulder
break down
moult
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
mountebank
a flamboyant deceiver
mourn
feel sadness
mournful
expressing sorrow
movement
change of position that does not entail a change of location
muck
any thick, viscous matter
muckrake
explore and expose misconduct and scandals concerning public figures
muddle
make clouded as with sediment
muffle
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
muffler
a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
muggy
hot or warm and humid
multifarious
having many aspects
multitude
a large indefinite number
mundane
found in the ordinary course of events
munificent
given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
muniments
deeds and other documentary evidence of title to land
munition
weapons considered collectively
mural
a painting that is applied to a wall surface
murky
cloudy, dirty, and difficult to see through
murmur
a low continuous indistinct sound
muse
reflect deeply on a subject
mushy
having the consistency of a soft or soggy mass
muster
summon up, call forth, or bring together
mutation
a change or alteration in form or qualities
mute
expressed without speech
mutilate
destroy or injure severely
mutineer
someone who rebels against an authority
mutinous
characterized by a rebellion against authority
mutton
meat from a mature domestic sheep
muzzy
confused and vague; used especially of thinking
mycology
the scientific study of fungi
myopia
eyesight abnormality in which distant objects appear blurred
myriad
a large indefinite number
myth
a traditional story serving to explain a world view
mythology
the body of stories associated with a culture or institution
nab
take into custody
nadir
the lowest point of anything
nag
bother persistently with trivial complaints
naivety
lack of sophistication or worldliness
nap
a short period of sleep
narcissism
an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
narcotic
a drug that produces numbness or stupor
nark
an informer or spy working for the police
nasal
of or in or relating to the nose
nascent
being born or beginning
nativity
the event of being born
natty
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
nausea
the state that precedes vomiting
nauseate
upset and make ill
nautical
relating to ships or navigation
nave
the central area of a church
nebula
an immense cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space
nebulous
lacking definite form or limits
necessitous
poor enough to need help from others
necromancy
conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying
necropolis
a tract of land used for burials
needle
a sharp pointed implement
nefarious
extremely wicked
negate
make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
negation
the speech act of denying or refusing
negligence
failure to act with the prudence of a reasonable person
negligible
so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
negotiable
able to be arranged by compromise
neigh
make a sound characteristic of a horse
nemesis
a personal foe or rival that cannot be easily defeated
neolithic
of or relating to the most recent period of the Stone Age
neologism
a newly invented word or phrase
neonate
a baby from birth to four weeks
neophyte
a participant with no experience with an activity
nephritis
an inflammation of the kidney
nepotism
favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power
nerveless
lacking strength
nestling
a young bird not yet fledged
nether
lower
nethermost
farthest down
nettle
plant having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation
neurology
the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system
neurosis
a mental illness that makes you behave in an unusual way
neurotic
affected by worry due to a mental disturbance
neutral
having no personal preference
neutralize
make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
nexus
the means of connection between things linked in series
nib
the writing point of a pen
nibble
bite off very small pieces
niche
a small concavity
nick
a small cut
nicotine
an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco
niggard
a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
niggardly
petty or reluctant in giving or spending
niggle
worry unnecessarily or excessively
niggling
(informal) small and of little importance
nightmare
a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream
nihilism
complete denial of established authority and institutions
nimble
moving quickly and lightly
nipper
a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
nipping
pleasantly cold and invigorating
nippy
a sharp biting taste
nirvana
the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation
nitpick
be overly critical; criticize minor details
nocturnal
belonging to or active during the night
noggin
an informal term for a human head
noisome
causing or able to cause nausea
nomad
a member of a people who have no permanent home
nomadic
relating to persons or groups who travel in search of food or work
nomenclature
a system of words used to name things in a discipline
nominal
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
nomination
the act of officially naming a candidate
nonchalance
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care
nonchalant
marked by casual unconcern or indifference
noncommittal
refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action
nonconformist
someone who refuses to conform to standards of conduct
nonconformity
failure to follow accepted standards of behavior
nondescript
lacking distinct or individual characteristics
nonentity
a person of no influence
nonesuch
model of excellence or perfection of a kind
nonflammable
impossible to ignite
nonobservance
a lack of conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
nonpareil
model of excellence or perfection of a kind
nonplus
be a mystery or bewildering to
nonskid
designed to reduce or prevent skidding
nonviolent
achieved without bloodshed

Created on 二月 7, 2012 (updated 二月 7, 2012)

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