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  1. killjoy
    someone who spoils the pleasure of others
  2. kin
    a person related to another or others
  3. kindle
    catch fire
  4. kiosk
    small area set off by walls for special use
  5. knack
    a special way of doing something
  6. dexterity
    adroitness in using the hands
  7. knit
    make by needlework with interlacing yarn
  8. kudos
    an expression of approval and commendation
  9. lackluster
    not having brilliance or vitality
  10. lament
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  11. languish
    become feeble
  12. languid
    lacking spirit or liveliness
  13. languor
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  14. latent
    potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
  15. lavish
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  16. legacy
    a gift of personal property by will
  17. lethal
    of an instrument of certain death
  18. liberalize
    become more broad-minded
  19. limp
    walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness
  20. limpid
    clear and bright
  21. listless
    lacking zest or vivacity
  22. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
  23. litigation
    a legal proceeding in a court
  24. livid
    furiously angry
  25. loathe
    dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
  26. loll
    be lazy or idle
  27. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  28. lull
    make calm or still
  29. lumber
    the wood of trees prepared for use as building material
  30. luminary
    a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
  31. lurk
    lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
  32. lustrous
    reflecting light
  33. machination
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
  34. magnanimous
    noble and generous in spirit
  35. magnate
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  36. malady
    impairment of normal physiological function
  37. malicious
    having the nature of threatening evil
  38. malign
    speak unfavorably about
  39. malinger
    avoid responsibilities and duties, often by faking illness
  40. malleable
    capable of being shaped or bent
  41. malodorous
    having an unpleasant smell
  42. maul
    injure badly
  43. mediocre
    moderate to inferior in quality
  44. melancholy
    a feeling of thoughtful sadness
  45. mendacity
    the tendency to be untruthful
  46. mendicant
    a pauper who lives by begging
  47. mercurial
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  48. mesmerize
    attract strongly, as if with a magnet
  49. metamorphosis
    striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
  50. meticulous
    marked by precise accordance with details
  51. mettle
    the courage to carry on
  52. mischievous
    naughtily or annoyingly playful
  53. miscreant
    a person without moral scruples
  54. miserable
    very unhappy
  55. missive
    a written message addressed to a person or organization
  56. moderation
    the quality of avoiding extremes
  57. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  58. molt
    cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
  59. morbid
    suggesting the horror of death and decay
  60. mordant
    harshly ironic or sinister
  61. morose
    showing a brooding ill humor
  62. multifarious
    having many aspects
  63. mundane
    found in the ordinary course of events
  64. myriad
    a large indefinite number
  65. nadir
    the lowest point of anything
  66. nag
    bother persistently with trivial complaints
  67. naive
    marked by or showing unaffected simplicity
  68. nascent
    being born or beginning
  69. nautical
    relating to ships or navigation
  70. neurotic
    affected by worry due to a mental disturbance
  71. nexus
    the means of connection between things linked in series
  72. nocturnal
    belonging to or active during the night
  73. nonentity
    a person of no influence
  74. noxious
    injurious to physical or mental health
  75. nuptial
    of or relating to a wedding
  76. obese
    excessively large
  77. corpulent
    excessively large
  78. oblivious
    lacking conscious awareness of
  79. obstinate
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  80. obtrusive
    sticking out; protruding
  81. obtuse
    lacking in insight or discernment
  82. occlude
    block passage through
  83. odious
    extremely repulsive or unpleasant
  84. odium
    hate coupled with disgust
  85. offal
    viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal
  86. ogle
    stare or look at, especially with amorous intentions
  87. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  88. onus
    a burdensome or difficult concern
  89. opaque
    not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy
  90. opinionated
    obstinate in your opinions
  91. opportune
    suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
  92. opulent
    rich and superior in quality
  93. outlandish
    noticeably or extremely unconventional or unusual
  94. palate
    the surface of the mouth separating oral and nasal cavities
  95. palatial
    relating to or being a large and stately residence
  96. palliate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  97. palpable
    capable of being perceived
  98. paradigm
    a standard or typical example
  99. paraphrase
    express the same message in different words
  100. pariah
    a person who is rejected from society or home
  101. partisan
    a fervent and even militant proponent of something
  102. pathos
    a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
  103. patron
    someone who supports or champions something
  104. paucity
    an insufficient quantity or number
  105. pedestrian
    a person who travels by foot
  106. peevish
    easily irritated or annoyed
  107. penchant
    a strong liking or preference
  108. penitent
    feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
  109. penurious
    excessively unwilling to spend
  110. penury
    a state of extreme poverty or destitution
  111. perilous
    fraught with danger
  112. perish
    pass from physical life
  113. perky
    characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
  114. pernicious
    exceedingly harmful
  115. perpetrate
    perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
  116. perquisite
    an incidental benefit for certain types of employment
  117. pertain
    be relevant to
  118. pervade
    spread or diffuse through
  119. pest
    a persistently annoying person
  120. petrify
    change into stone
  121. phony
    fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
  122. piety
    righteousness by virtue of being religiously devout
  123. pine
    a coniferous tree
  124. conifer
    a type of tree or shrub bearing cones
  125. pious
    having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
  126. pitfall
    an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
  127. pith
    spongelike central cylinder of the stems of flowering plants
  128. placate
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  129. placid
    calm and free from disturbance
  130. plaintive
    expressing sorrow
  131. plaque
    a tablet that commemorates a person or achievement
  132. plea
    a humble request for help from someone in authority
  133. plead
    appeal or request earnestly
  134. plethora
    extreme excess
  135. pliant
    capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
  136. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  137. portent
    a sign of something about to happen
  138. postulate
    maintain or assert
  139. prattle
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  140. precarious
    not secure; beset with difficulties
  141. precipitous
    extremely steep
  142. precis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
  143. precursor
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  144. predominant
    having superior power or influence
  145. preen
    clean with one's bill
  146. prevalent
    most frequent or common
  147. prim
    affectedly dainty or refined
  148. dainty
    something considered choice to eat
  149. prodigal
    recklessly wasteful
  150. prodigy
    an unusually gifted or intelligent person
  151. profuse
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  152. progeny
    the immediate descendants of a person
  153. prone
    having a tendency
  154. provident
    giving something useful for the future
  155. provisional
    under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
  156. provoke
    provide the needed stimulus for
  157. prudence
    discretion in practical affairs
  158. prune
    cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
  159. pry
    be nosey
  160. pseudonym
    a fake name used to engage in some activity
  161. pummel
    strike, usually with the fist
  162. pungent
    strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell
  163. punitive
    inflicting punishment
  164. pyre
    wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite
  165. quack
    the sound made by a duck
  166. quaff
    swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
  167. qualm
    uneasiness about the fitness of an action
  168. quash
    declare invalid
  169. quell
    suppress or crush completely
  170. quench
    satisfy, as thirst
  171. quilt
    bedding made of layers stuffed and stitched together
  172. quip
    a witty saying
  173. quirk
    a strange attitude or habit
  174. quorum
    a gathering of the minimal number of members of a group
  175. racket
    a loud and disturbing noise
  176. racy
    marked by richness and fullness of flavor
  177. rake
    a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head
  178. recourse
    act of turning to for assistance
  179. recluse
    one who lives in solitude
  180. recital
    a public instance of repeating something prepared in advance
  181. reciprocal
    something that has a mutual relation to something else
  182. recast
    mold again
  183. rebuff
    a deliberate discourteous act
  184. snub
    refuse to acknowledge
  185. ramble
    move about aimlessly or without any destination
  186. rampant
    occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way
  187. rancid
    having an offensive smell or taste
  188. ransack
    search thoroughly
  189. rant
    talk at length in a noisy, excited, or angry manner
  190. rapport
    a relationship of mutual understanding between people
  191. ratify
    approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
  192. rave
    talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
  193. refined
    cultivated and genteel
  194. regale
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
  195. rehabilitate
    restore someone to a good state of health or reputation
  196. rejoinder
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  197. relapse
    deteriorate in health
  198. reluctant
    not eager
  199. render
    give or supply
  200. renovate
    restore to a previous or better condition
  201. renowned
    widely known and esteemed
  202. repast
    the food served and eaten at one time
  203. repel
    force or drive back
  204. reproach
    express criticism towards
  205. repulsive
    offensive to the mind or senses
  206. resort
    have recourse to
  207. retard
    cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
  208. reverence
    a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  209. riddle
    pierce with many holes
  210. rift
    a narrow fissure in rock
  211. ruffian
    a cruel and brutal fellow
  212. salient
    conspicuous, prominent, or important
  213. sallow
    unhealthy looking
  214. salutary
    tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
  215. sanity
    normal or sound powers of mind
  216. sullen
    showing a brooding ill humor
  217. summary
    a brief statement that presents the main points
  218. sundry
    consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
  219. supercilious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  220. superannuated
    too old to be useful
  221. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  222. supersede
    take the place or move into the position of
  223. sustenance
    the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
  224. swagger
    walk with a lofty proud gait
  225. swerve
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  226. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
  227. syndrome
    a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
  228. synopsis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
  229. sardonic
    disdainfully or ironically humorous
  230. satiate
    fill to satisfaction
  231. saucy
    improperly forward or bold
  232. scorch
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
  233. scurvy
    a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid
  234. secede
    withdraw from an organization or polity
  235. sedate
    characterized by dignity and propriety
  236. sediment
    matter that has been deposited by some natural process
  237. seduce
    lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct
  238. semblance
    the outward or apparent appearance or form of something
  239. sequence
    a following of one thing after another in time
  240. sermon
    an address of a religious nature
  241. serrated
    notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
  242. servile
    submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
  243. sever
    set or keep apart
  244. severance
    the act of cutting
  245. shallow
    lacking physical depth
  246. shambles
    a condition of great disorder
  247. sheath
    a protective covering, as for a knife or sword
  248. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  249. shrill
    having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
  250. shun
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  251. shunt
    transfer to another track, of trains
  252. silt
    mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake
  253. skeptical
    marked by or given to doubt
  254. skittish
    unpredictably excitable, especially of horses
  255. slack
    not tense or taut
  256. slate
    designate or schedule
  257. slither
    pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly
  258. sluggard
    an idle slothful person
  259. sloth
    a disinclination to work or exert yourself
  260. slur
    utter indistinctly
  261. smug
    marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
  262. snare
    a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
  263. snide
    expressive of contempt
  264. snub
    refuse to acknowledge
  265. sober
    not affected by a chemical substance, especially alcohol
  266. sobriety
    the state of being unaffected or not intoxicated by alcohol
  267. solitude
    a state of social isolation
  268. semantic
    of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning
  269. somatic
    characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
  270. sophisticated
    having worldly knowledge and refinement
  271. spartan
    unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
  272. spleen
    a feeling of resentful anger
  273. sporadic
    recurring in scattered or unpredictable instances
  274. spruce
    a tall evergreen tree that produces cones
  275. spurious
    plausible but false
  276. spurn
    reject with contempt
  277. squabble
    a quarrel about petty points
  278. squander
    spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  279. squat
    sit on one's heels
  280. staid
    characterized by dignity and propriety
  281. stigma
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
  282. stilted
    artificially formal or stiff
  283. stingy
    unwilling to spend
  284. stint
    supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
  285. streak
    a narrow marking of a different color from the background
  286. stride
    walk with long steps
  287. strut
    walk in a proud, confident way
  288. subdue
    get on top of; deal with successfully
  289. subjugate
    make subservient; force to submit or subdue
  290. sublime
    of high moral or intellectual value
  291. suffice
    be adequate, either in quality or quantity
  292. suffocate
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
  293. suffrage
    a legal right to vote
  294. taboo
    a ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
  295. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  296. tactile
    of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
  297. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  298. tangential
    of superficial relevance if any
  299. tantrum
    a display of bad temper
  300. tarnish
    make or become dirty or dull, as by exposure to air
  301. wage
    payment for work
  302. warmonger
    a person who advocates militaristic policies
  303. warrant
    formal and explicit approval
  304. wean
    gradually deprive of mother's milk
  305. whimsical
    determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
  306. wince
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  307. woo
    seek someone's favor
  308. wrangle
    quarrel noisily, angrily, or disruptively
  309. writ
    a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
  310. yarn
    a fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving
  311. zeal
    a feeling of strong eagerness
  312. zenith
    the highest point of something
  313. zest
    a tart spicy quality
  314. voluptuous
    displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
  315. volition
    the act of making a choice
  316. volatile
    tending to vary often or widely
  317. vivacious
    vigorous and animated
  318. vitiate
    make imperfect
  319. viscous
    having a relatively high resistance to flow
  320. visceral
    relating to or affecting the internal organs
  321. virile
    characteristic of a man
  322. vintage
    the oldness of wines
  323. vindictive
    disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
  324. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
  325. vilify
    spread negative information about
  326. vile
    morally reprehensible
  327. vigorous
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
  328. vigilant
    carefully observant or attentive
  329. vigilance
    the process of paying close and continuous attention
  330. vicious
    having the nature of evildoing
  331. vice
    a specific form of evildoing
  332. vex
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  333. veterinarian
    a doctor who provides health care to animals
  334. vestige
    an indication that something has been present
  335. verve
    an energetic style
  336. verdict
    findings of a jury on issues submitted to it for decision
  337. verdant
    characterized by abundance of vegetation and green foliage
  338. verdure
    green foliage
  339. veracity
    unwillingness to tell lies
  340. venom
    toxin secreted by animals
  341. vendetta
    a blood feud between members of opposing parties
  342. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  343. vat
    a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
  344. vanity
    feelings of excessive pride
  345. vandal
    someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
  346. valiant
    having or showing heroism or courage
  347. valor
    courage when facing danger
  348. vain
    unproductive of success
  349. vacillation
    indecision in speech or action
  350. utopia
    ideally perfect state
  351. usurp
    seize and take control without authority
  352. urchin
    a poor and often mischievous city child
  353. urbane
    showing a high degree of refinement
  354. uproot
    move forcibly from a homeland into a new foreign environment
  355. upheaval
    a violent disturbance
  356. untoward
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  357. unseemly
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  358. unscathed
    not injured
  359. unruly
    unable to be governed or controlled
  360. unprecedented
    novel; having no earlier occurrence
  361. ulterior
    lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed
  362. ultimatum
    a final peremptory demand
  363. uncanny
    surpassing the ordinary or normal
  364. uncouth
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  365. undermine
    weaken or impair, especially gradually
  366. unearth
    recover through digging
  367. unexceptionable
    completely acceptable; not open to reproach
  368. unfeigned
    not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
  369. unilateral
    involving only one part or side
  370. unison
    the state of corresponding exactly
  371. turmoil
    a violent disturbance
  372. turgid
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  373. turbulence
    instability in the atmosphere
  374. trustworthy
    worthy of trust or belief
  375. truant
    one who is absent from school without permission
  376. trifling
    not worth considering
  377. trickle
    run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
  378. tremor
    an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear
  379. traumatic
    psychologically painful
  380. tout
    advertise in strongly positive terms
  381. tortuous
    marked by repeated turns and bends
  382. torment
    intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  383. topple
    fall down, as if collapsing
  384. titanic
    of great force or power
  385. timid
    showing fear and lack of courage
  386. thwart
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  387. thrifty
    mindful of the future in spending money
  388. threshold
    the starting point for a new state or experience
  389. thespian
    a theatrical performer
  390. thesaurus
    a book containing a classified list of synonyms
  391. therapeutic
    tending to cure or restore to health
  392. theatrical
    of or relating to the stage
  393. tepid
    moderately warm
  394. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
  395. temperate
    not extreme
  396. teetotaler
    someone who abstains from drinking alcoholic beverages
  397. teem
    be full of or abuzz with
  398. tedious
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  399. tawny
    having the color of tanned leather
  400. tawdry
    tastelessly showy
  401. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  402. taunt
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
  403. ennui
    the feeling of being bored by something tedious
  404. crux
    the most important point
  405. chasm
    a deep opening in the earth's surface
  406. frisking
    the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
  407. baulk
    refuse to comply
  408. yin
    the dark, negative principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
  409. immolation
    killing or offering as a sacrifice
  410. ombudsman
    an official who investigates public complaints or disputes
  411. arbitration
    giving authoritative judgment
  412. apparently
    seemingly; as far as one can tell
  413. misogyny
    hatred of women
  414. frenzy
    state of violent mental agitation
  415. truce
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents
  416. badgering
    the act of harassing someone
  417. irrepressible
    impossible to control
  418. pusillanimous
    lacking in courage, strength, and resolution
Created on 七月 10, 2013 (updated 七月 21, 2013)

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