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  1. clamorous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  2. panorama
    the visual perception of a region
  3. pellucid
    transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
  4. reactionary
    extremely conservative or resistant to change
  5. tourniquet
    a bandage that stops the flow of blood by applying pressure
  6. rambunctious
    noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
  7. brisk
    quick and energetic
  8. banter
    light teasing repartee
  9. portend
    indicate by signs
  10. exculpate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  11. orotund
    overly formal and pompous in style
  12. flagging
    weak from exhaustion
  13. turbid
    clouded as with sediment
  14. pejorative
    expressing disapproval
  15. slate
    fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into layers
  16. pernicious
    exceedingly harmful
  17. confiscate
    take temporary possession of a security by legal authority
  18. forfeit
    lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime
  19. dubitable
    open to doubt or suspicion
  20. nebulous
    lacking definite form or limits
  21. interpolate
    insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
  22. extrapolate
    draw from specific cases for more general cases
  23. rout
    an overwhelming defeat
  24. snout
    a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head
  25. snob
    a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
  26. crumble
    break or fall apart into fragments
  27. insurgence
    an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a government
  28. evict
    expel or eject without recourse to legal process
  29. incarceration
    the state of being imprisoned
  30. entrench
    fix firmly or securely
  31. infringe
    advance beyond the usual limit
  32. confide
    reveal in private
  33. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  34. portent
    a sign of something about to happen
  35. portend
    indicate by signs
  36. stupendous
    so great in size, force, or extent as to elicit awe
  37. portentous
    of momentous or ominous significance
  38. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  39. presage
    a foreboding about what is about to happen
  40. grievous
    causing or marked by grief or anguish
  41. lurid
    glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
  42. sensational
    relating to elementary awareness of stimulation
  43. dissident
    a person who objects to some established policy
  44. lubricious
    characterized by lust
  45. ludicrous
    inviting ridicule
  46. lambast
    censure severely or angrily
  47. rag
    a small piece of cloth or paper
  48. gravel
    rock fragments and pebbles
  49. objurgate
    censure severely
  50. caprice
    a sudden desire
  51. blistering
    extremely hot
  52. macabre
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  53. grim
    harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
  54. intransigent
    impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, or reason
  55. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  56. raunchy
    earthy and sexually explicit
  57. lewd
    suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
  58. intricacy
    the quality of having elaborately complex detail
  59. pall
    burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
  60. funk
    a state of nervous depression
  61. cringe
    draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment
  62. encomium
    a formal expression of praise
  63. promiscuous
    casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
  64. wanton
    a lewd or immoral person
  65. rile
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  66. nettlesome
    causing irritation or annoyance
  67. fractious
    easily irritated or annoyed
  68. gravel
    rock fragments and pebbles
  69. dire
    fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
  70. torrid
    characterized by intense emotion
  71. derange
    throw out of mental balance; make insane
  72. instigative
    inciting action or rebellion
  73. venomous
    extremely poisonous or injurious
  74. thug
    an aggressive and violent young criminal
  75. predilection
    a predisposition in favor of something
  76. thwart
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  77. queer
    beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
  78. glitter
    the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
  79. scintillate
    emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
  80. gleam
    a flash of light
  81. splenetic
    of or relating to the spleen
  82. lurk
    lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
  83. tumultuous
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
  84. ramification
    a consequence, especially one that causes complications
  85. foment
    try to stir up
  86. argot
    a characteristic language of a particular group
  87. emissary
    someone sent to represent another's interests
  88. imminent
    close in time; about to occur
  89. comport
    behave in a certain manner
  90. contorted
    twisted, especially as in pain or struggle
  91. consort
    keep company with
  92. gubernatorial
    relating to the head of a state government
  93. fortuitous
    lucky; occurring by happy chance
  94. scamper
    run or move about quickly or lightly
  95. loiter
    linger, remain, or wait around for no apparent reason
  96. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  97. spinster
    an elderly unmarried woman
  98. goad
    stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
  99. snappy
    quick and energetic
  100. spanking
    the act of slapping on the buttocks
  101. debonair
    having a sophisticated charm
  102. spruce
    a tall evergreen tree that produces cones
  103. spiffy
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
  104. depose
    force to leave an office
  105. vouch
    give personal assurance; guarantee
  106. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  107. steely
    resembling steel in hardness
  108. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  109. sleight
    adroitness in using the hands
  110. deluge
    a heavy rain
  111. whiff
    a short light gust of air
  112. slur
    utter indistinctly
  113. sparse
    not dense or plentiful
  114. chortle
    a soft partly suppressed laugh
  115. perfunctory
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  116. cursory
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  117. excoriate
    express strong disapproval of
  118. gasconade
    an instance of boastful talk
  119. swash
    the movement or sound of water
  120. ensnare
    take or catch as if in a trap
  121. forlorn
    marked by or showing hopelessness
  122. overt
    open and observable; not secret or hidden
  123. sect
    a subdivision of a larger religious group
  124. lapse
    drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
  125. recidivate
    go back to bad behavior
  126. animosity
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  127. oecumenical
    of worldwide scope or applicability
  128. caucus
    meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
  129. caustic
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  130. raucous
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  131. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  132. sputter
    spit up in an explosive manner
  133. pamper
    treat with excessive indulgence
  134. covert
    secret or hidden
  135. surreptitious
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  136. furtive
    secret and sly
  137. dispense
    administer or bestow, as in small portions
  138. fraught
    filled with or attended with
  139. ingratiate
    gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
  140. sterling
    highest in quality
  141. evasive
    avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger
  142. augury
    an event indicating important things to come
  143. parody
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  144. bloviate
    speak verbosely and windily
  145. panache
    distinctive and stylish elegance
  146. cabala
    an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret
  147. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  148. petulant
    easily irritated or annoyed
  149. flick
    throw or toss with a quick motion
  150. jocular
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  151. forthwith
    without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
  152. advertent
    giving attention
  153. contort
    twist and press out of shape
  154. consort
    keep company with
  155. comport
    behave in a certain manner
  156. sorely
    to a great degree
  157. gusto
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  158. mascot
    a person or animal adopted by a group as a symbolic figure
  159. lumber
    the wood of trees prepared for use as building material
  160. impart
    bestow a quality on
  161. grumble
    make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
  162. rumble
    utter or emit low, dull, resonant sounds
  163. ramble
    move about aimlessly or without any destination
  164. insurgency
    an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a government
  165. intransigence
    stubborn refusal to compromise or change
  166. gruff
    blunt and unfriendly or stern
  167. hoarse
    deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness
  168. ornery
    having a difficult and contrary disposition
  169. scraggly
    lacking neatness or order
  170. reel
    a winder around which flexible materials can be wound
  171. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  172. tout
    advertise in strongly positive terms
  173. careen
    move at high speed and in an uncontrolled way
  174. scupper
    drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
  175. haze
    dust or smoke in the air that causes reduced visibility
  176. gnaw
    bite or chew on with the teeth
  177. expound
    add details to clarify an idea
  178. dilate
    become wider
  179. tawdry
    tastelessly showy
  180. gaudy
    tastelessly showy
  181. slur
    utter indistinctly
  182. ordeal
    a severe or trying experience
  183. gag
    a restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking
  184. despise
    look down on with disdain or disgust
  185. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  186. drub
    beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
  187. stutter
    speak haltingly
  188. blandish
    praise somewhat dishonestly
Created on 六月 22, 2010 (updated 六月 25, 2010)

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