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  1. essentially
    at bottom or by something's very nature
  2. estimable
    deserving of respect or high regard
  3. estrange
    remove from customary environment or associations
  4. etch
    carve or cut a design or letters into
  5. eternal
    continuing forever or indefinitely
  6. ethereal
    characterized by lightness and insubstantiality
  7. ethics
    motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
  8. ethnic
    distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people
  9. ethos
    the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era
  10. etymology
    a history of a word
  11. eugenic
    causing improvement in the offspring produced
  12. eulogistic
    formally expressing praise
  13. eulogize
    praise formally and eloquently
  14. eulogy
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
  15. euphemism
    an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
  16. euphonious
    having a pleasant sound
  17. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
  18. euphoric
    characterized by a feeling of well-being or elation
  19. evacuate
    move out of an unsafe location into safety
  20. evade
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
  21. evade
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
  22. evaluation
    the act of ascertaining or judging the quality of
  23. evanescent
    short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear
  24. evasion
    the act of physically escaping from something
  25. evasive
    avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger
  26. evenhanded
    without partiality
  27. even-tempered
    not easily irritated
  28. eventful
    characterized by many noteworthy happenings or incidents
  29. eventual
    expected to follow in the indefinite future
  30. evergreen
    a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
  31. everlasting
    continuing forever or indefinitely
  32. evict
    expel or eject without recourse to legal process
  33. evil
    morally bad or wrong
  34. evince
    give expression to
  35. eviscerate
    remove the entrails of
  36. evocative
    serving to bring to mind
  37. evoke
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  38. exacerbate
    make worse
  39. exactitude
    the quality of being exact
  40. exaggerate
    enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
  41. exaggeration
    making to seem more important than it really is
  42. exalt
    praise, glorify, or honor
  43. exaltation
    the elevation of a person, as to the status of a god
  44. exalted
    of high moral or intellectual value
  45. exasperate
    make furious
  46. exasperation
    actions that cause great irritation
  47. excavate
    recover through digging
  48. exceptionable
    likely to cause objection or disapproval
  49. exceptional
    surpassing what is common or usual or expected
  50. excerpt
    a passage selected from a larger work
  51. excess
    the state of being more than full
  52. excessive
    beyond normal limits
  53. excessively
    to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  54. excise
    remove by cutting
  55. excitability
    excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part
  56. excite
    act as a stimulant
  57. exclaim
    utter aloud, often with surprise, horror, or joy
  58. exclamation
    an abrupt excited utterance
  59. exclusive
    admitting or accepting only a particular group
  60. excogitate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  61. excoriate
    express strong disapproval of
  62. excrete
    eliminate from the body
  63. excruciate
    torment emotionally or mentally
  64. exculpate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  65. excursive
    (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
  66. execrable
    unequivocally detestable
  67. execrate
    curse or declare to be evil or anathema
  68. execute
    put in effect
  69. exemplar
    a person or thing to be imitated; ideal model
  70. exemplary
    worthy of imitation
  71. exemplify
    be characteristic of
  72. exempt
    freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability
  73. exert
    put to use
  74. exhale
    expel air
  75. exhaust
    wear out completely
  76. exhaustive
    performed comprehensively and completely
  77. exhilarate
    fill with sublime emotion
  78. exhilaration
    the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
  79. exhume
    dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
  80. exigency
    a pressing or urgent situation
  81. exigent
    demanding immediate attention
  82. exiguous
    extremely scanty
  83. exodus
    a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
  84. exonerate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  85. exoneration
    the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation
  86. exorbitant
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  87. exorcise
    expel through adjuration or prayers
  88. exotic
    characteristic of another place or part of the world
  89. expand
    extend in one or more directions
  90. expatiate
    add details to clarify an idea
  91. expatriate
    a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
  92. expediency
    the quality of being suited to the end in view
  93. expedient
    appropriate to a purpose
  94. expeditious
    marked by speed and efficiency
  95. expeditious
    marked by speed and efficiency
  96. expel
    eliminate
  97. expend
    use up or consume fully
  98. expenditure
    the act of spending money for goods or services
  99. expertise
    skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
  100. expiate
    make amends for
  101. expire
    lose validity
  102. explanatory
    serving or intended to make clear
  103. explicable
    able to be made clear or comprehensible
  104. explicate
    elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
  105. explicit
    precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
  106. explicitly
    in a clearly expressed manner
  107. exploit
    use or manipulate to one's advantage
  108. explore
    travel to or penetrate into
  109. exposition
    a collection of things for public display
  110. expository
    serving to expound or set forth
  111. expostulate
    reason with for the purpose of dissuasion
  112. exposure
    the state of being exposed to harm
  113. expound
    add details to clarify an idea
  114. expressly
    with a clear or definite meaning or purpose
  115. expropriate
    deprive of possessions
  116. expulsion
    the act of forcing out someone or something
  117. expunge
    remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
  118. expurgate
    edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
  119. exquisite
    delicately beautiful
  120. extant
    still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
  121. extemporize
    perform or speak without preparation
  122. extend
    stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope
  123. extension
    act of expanding in scope
  124. extensive
    large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
  125. extenuate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
  126. exterminate
    kill on a large scale
  127. externalize
    give reality to; represent in concrete form
  128. extinct
    no longer in existence
  129. extinction
    the state of being no longer in existence
  130. extinguish
    put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
  131. extirpation
    the act of pulling up or out
  132. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  133. extort
    obtain by coercion or intimidation
  134. extract
    remove, usually with some force or effort
  135. extradite
    hand over to the authorities of another country
  136. extraneous
    not belonging to that in which it is contained
  137. extrapolate
    draw from specific cases for more general cases
  138. extravagance
    the quality of exceeding appropriate limits
  139. extremist
    a person who holds radical views
  140. extremity
    the outermost or farthest region or point
  141. extricable
    capable of being extricated
  142. extricate
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  143. extrovert
    a person directed toward others as opposed to the self
  144. extrude
    form or shape by forcing through an opening
  145. exuberance
    joyful enthusiasm
  146. exuberant
    joyously unrestrained
  147. exude
    release in drops or small quantities
  148. exult
    feel extreme happiness or elation
  149. fabric
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting fibers
  150. fabricate
    put together out of artificial or natural components
  151. fabulous
    extremely pleasing
  152. facetious
    cleverly amusing in tone
  153. facile
    arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
  154. facilitate
    make easier
  155. factitious
    not produced by natural forces; artificial or fake
  156. factual
    existing in fact
  157. faculty
    an inherent cognitive or perceptual power of the mind
  158. fad
    an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
  159. faddish
    intensely fashionable or popular for a short time
  160. fade
    become less clearly visible or distinguishable
  161. fake
    something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  162. fallacious
    containing or based on incorrect reasoning
  163. fallacy
    a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
  164. fallibility
    the quality or likelihood of making errors
  165. fallible
    wanting in moral strength, courage, or will
  166. fallow
    left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
  167. falsehood
    an untrue statement
  168. falsify
    make false by mutilation or addition
  169. falter
    move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
  170. familiarity
    personal knowledge or information about someone or something
  171. famine
    a severe shortage of food resulting in starvation and death
  172. famish
    be hungry; go without food
  173. fanatic
    a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm
  174. fancied
    formed or conceived by the imagination
  175. fanciful
    indulging in or influenced by the imagination
  176. fang
    canine tooth of a carnivorous animal
  177. fantasy
    imagination unrestricted by reality
  178. farce
    a comedy characterized by broad satire
  179. farewell
    an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
  180. fascinate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  181. fast
    acting, moving, or capable of acting or moving quickly
  182. fasten
    attach to
  183. fastidious
    giving careful attention to detail
  184. fatal
    bringing death
  185. fathom
    a linear unit of measurement for water depth
  186. fatigue
    temporary loss of strength and energy from hard work
  187. fatten
    make fat or plump
  188. fatuity
    a ludicrous folly
  189. fault
    an imperfection in an object or machine
  190. favorable
    encouraging or approving or pleasing
  191. faze
    disturb the composure of
  192. fealty
    the loyalty that one owes to a country, sovereign, or lord
  193. fearsome
    causing fear or dread or terror
  194. feasible
    capable of being done with means at hand
  195. feat
    a notable achievement
  196. febrile
    of or relating to or characterized by fever
  197. feckless
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  198. fecundity
    the state of being fertile or capable of producing offspring
  199. fecundity
    the state of being fertile or capable of producing offspring
  200. feeble
    pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
  201. feign
    make believe with the intent to deceive
  202. feigned
    not genuine
  203. feint
    any distracting or deceptive maneuver
  204. feisty
    showing spirit and courage
  205. felicitate
    express congratulations
  206. felicitous
    exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
  207. feline
    of or relating to cats
  208. felon
    someone who has been legally convicted of a crime
  209. feminist
    a supporter of equal rights for women
  210. feral
    wild and menacing
  211. ferment
    cause to undergo the breakdown of sugar into alcohol
  212. fermentation
    breaking down an organic substance, as sugar into alcohol
  213. ferocious
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  214. ferocity
    the property of being aggressive or forceful
  215. ferromagnetic
    relating to or demonstrating ferromagnetism
  216. fertile
    capable of reproducing
  217. fertilize
    provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
  218. fertilizer
    any substance used to improve the quality of soil
  219. fervent
    characterized by intense emotion
  220. fervid
    characterized by intense emotion
  221. fervor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  222. festive
    offering fun and gaiety
  223. fetid
    offensively malodorous
  224. fiat
    a legally binding command or decision
  225. fickle
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  226. fickleness
    unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous
  227. fictitious
    formed or conceived by the imagination
  228. figment
    a contrived or fantastic idea
  229. figurine
    a small carved or molded figure
  230. file
    record in a public office or in a court of law
  231. filial
    designating the generation following the parental generation
  232. filibuster
    a tactic for delaying legislation by making long speeches
  233. filter
    device that removes something from what passes through it
  234. filth
    any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
  235. finable
    liable to a fine
  236. finagle
    achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
  237. finale
    the closing section of a musical composition
  238. financial
    involving fiscal matters
  239. finicky
    fussy, especially about details
  240. finite
    bounded in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
  241. firearm
    a portable gun
  242. fireproof
    impervious to damage by fire
  243. fiscal
    involving financial matters
  244. fissile
    capable of being split or cleft or divided in the direction of the grain
  245. fissure
    a long narrow depression in a surface
  246. fitful
    occurring in spells and often abruptly
  247. flabby
    out of condition
  248. flaccid
    drooping without elasticity
  249. flag
    a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
  250. flagellate
    whip or scourge; punish as if by whipping
  251. flagging
    weak from exhaustion
  252. flagrant
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  253. flair
    a natural talent
  254. flak
    artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
  255. flake
    a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
  256. flamboyant
    tending to attract attention; marked by ostentatious display
  257. flammable
    easily ignited
  258. flatten
    make flat or flatter
  259. flatter
    praise somewhat dishonestly
  260. flatulent
    generating excessive gas in the alimentary canal
  261. flaunt
    display proudly
  262. flaunty
    inclined to flaunt
  263. flaw
    an imperfection in an object or machine
  264. flawed
    having a blemish or flaw
  265. flay
    strip the skin off
  266. fleece
    the outer coat of an animal, especially sheep and yaks
  267. fleet
    group of aircraft operating under the same ownership
  268. fleeting
    lasting for a markedly brief time
  269. flexible
    able to bend easily
  270. flicker
    flash intermittently
  271. flickering
    shining unsteadily
  272. flighty
    guided by whim and fancy
  273. flimflam
    (offensive) a swindle that cheats someone out of money
  274. flimsy
    a thin strong lightweight translucent paper
  275. flinch
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  276. flip
    turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
  277. flippant
    showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness
  278. flit
    move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
  279. flock
    a group of birds
  280. floppy
    hanging limply
  281. floral
    relating to or associated with flowers
  282. florid
    elaborately or excessively ornamented
  283. flossy
    like down or as soft as down
  284. flounder
    move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
  285. flourish
    grow vigorously
  286. flout
    treat with contemptuous disregard
  287. fluctuate
    move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
  288. fluctuation
    an instance of change
  289. fluffy
    like down or as soft as down
  290. fluid
    continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow
  291. fluke
    a stroke of luck
  292. flunk
    fail to get a passing grade
  293. fluorescent
    emitting light during exposure to external radiant energy
  294. flush
    rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
  295. flustered
    thrown into a state of agitated confusion
  296. flutter
    flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
  297. fluvial
    of or relating to or happening in a river
  298. flux
    a state of constant change
  299. foible
    a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character
  300. foist
    force onto another
  301. fold
    bend or lay so that one part covers the other
  302. foliage
    the collective amount of leaves of one or more plants
  303. folklore
    the unwritten stories and proverbs and songs of a culture
  304. folksy
    very informal and familiar
  305. folly
    the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
  306. foment
    try to stir up
  307. fondle
    touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
  308. foodstuff
    a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
  309. foolproof
    not liable to failure
  310. footle
    be about
  311. foppish
    overly concerned with extreme elegance in dress and manner
  312. foray
    a sudden short attack
  313. forbear
    refrain from doing
  314. forbidding
    an official prohibition or edict against something
  315. forebode
    make a prediction about; tell in advance
  316. forecast
    a prediction about how something will develop
  317. foreclose
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  318. foreknowledge
    knowledge of an event before it occurs
  319. forensic
    used in the investigation of facts or evidence in court
  320. foreshadow
    indicate by signs
  321. foresight
    seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
  322. forestall
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  323. forested
    covered with forest
  324. foreword
    a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
  325. forfeit
    lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime
  326. forfeiture
    something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
  327. forge
    create by hammering
  328. forger
    someone who makes copies illegally
  329. forgery
    criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument
  330. forgo
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
  331. formalized
    given formal standing or endorsement
  332. formation
    the act of establishing or creating something
  333. formative
    minimal language unit that has a syntactic function
  334. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  335. formidably
    in a formidable manner
  336. formulaic
    in accordance with some established rule, style, or pattern
  337. forsake
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  338. forswear
    formally reject or disavow
  339. forte
    an asset of special worth or utility
  340. forthright
    directly and without evasion; not roundabout
  341. fortify
    make strong or stronger
  342. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  343. fortuitous
    lucky; occurring by happy chance
  344. forum
    a public facility to meet for open discussion
  345. forward
    at or to or toward the front
  346. fossilize
    convert to plant or animal remains
  347. fossilize
    convert to plant or animal remains
  348. fossilized
    set in a rigid pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs
  349. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  350. foul
    highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
  351. founder
    a person who establishes some institution
  352. foyer
    a large entrance or reception room or area
  353. fractional
    constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
  354. fractious
    easily irritated or annoyed
  355. fracture
    breaking of hard tissue such as bone
  356. fragile
    easily broken or damaged or destroyed
  357. fragment
    a piece broken off or cut off of something else
  358. fragmentary
    consisting of small disconnected parts
  359. fragrance
    a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
  360. fragrant
    pleasant-smelling
  361. frail
    physically weak
  362. frantic
    marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
  363. fraternal
    like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
  364. fraternity
    a social club for male undergraduates
  365. fraud
    intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
  366. fraudulent
    intended to deceive
  367. fraught
    filled with or attended with
  368. fray
    wear away by rubbing
  369. frenetic
    fast and energetic in an uncontrolled or wild way
  370. frenzy
    state of violent mental agitation
  371. frequency
    the number of occurrences within a given time period
  372. fret
    be agitated or irritated
  373. friable
    easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
  374. friction
    the resistance when a body is moved in contact with another
  375. friend
    a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
  376. frigid
    extremely cold
  377. frigidity
    the absence of heat
  378. fringe
    an ornamental border of short lengths of hanging threads
  379. frisk
    search by running the hands rapidly over the clothing
  380. frisky
    playful like a lively kitten
  381. frivolity
    the trait of being not serious or sensible
  382. frivolous
    not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
  383. frolic
    play boisterously
  384. frothy
    emitting or filled with bubbles
  385. frowzy
    negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
  386. fructify
    make productive or fruitful
  387. frugal
    avoiding waste
  388. frugality
    prudence in avoiding waste
  389. fruition
    the condition of producing seed-bearing structures
  390. fruitlessly
    in an unproductive manner
  391. frumpy
    drab, old-fashioned, and unattractive
  392. frustrate
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  393. full-blown
    fully ripe; at the height of bloom
  394. full-bodied
    marked by richness and fullness of flavor
  395. fulminate
    cause to explode violently and with loud noise
  396. fulsome
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  397. fumble
    feel about uncertainly or blindly
  398. fume
    a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
  399. fumigate
    treat with smoke, especially with the aim of disinfecting
  400. function
    what something is used for
  401. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  402. funk
    a state of nervous depression
  403. funky
    (of music) having the soulful feeling of early blues
  404. furbish
    polish and make shiny
  405. furor
    an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
  406. furtive
    secret and sly
  407. fury
    the property of being wild or turbulent
  408. fuse
    any igniter used to initiate the burning of a propellant
  409. fused
    joined together into a whole
  410. fusion
    the act of melding or melting together
  411. fuss
    an excited state of agitation
  412. fussy
    exacting especially about details
  413. fusty
    stale and unclean smelling
  414. futile
    producing no result or effect
  415. futility
    uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
  416. gab
    talk profusely
  417. gabble
    speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
  418. gabby
    full of trivial conversation
  419. gadget
    a small mechanical device or tool
  420. gaff
    an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
  421. gaffe
    a socially awkward or tactless act
  422. gaiety
    a joyful feeling
  423. gain
    obtain
  424. gainsay
    take exception to
  425. galaxy
    a collection of star systems
  426. gall
    a digestive juice secreted by the liver
  427. gallant
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  428. galvanize
    stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
  429. gambol
    play or run boisterously
  430. gander
    mature male goose
  431. gangling
    tall and thin and having long slender limbs
  432. gangly
    tall, thin, and awkward
  433. gangway
    a temporary bridge or passage often made of planks
  434. gape
    look with amazement
  435. garble
    distort or make false by mutilation or addition
  436. garbled
    lacking orderly continuity
  437. gargantuan
    of great mass; huge and bulky
  438. gargoyle
    an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure
  439. garish
    tastelessly showy
  440. garment
    an article of clothing
  441. garner
    assemble or get together
  442. garnish
    decorate, as with parsley or other ornamental foods
  443. garrulity
    the quality of being wordy and talkative
  444. garrulous
    full of trivial conversation
  445. gaseous
    existing as or having the qualities of a gas
  446. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
  447. gaudy
    tastelessly showy
  448. gaunt
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  449. gavel
    a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
  450. gawky
    awkward and clumsy in movement or posture
  451. gaze
    a long fixed look
  452. gene
    part of DNA controlling physical characteristics and growth
  453. generalize
    draw from specific cases for broader cases
  454. generate
    bring into existence
  455. generation
    group of genetically related organisms in a line of descent
  456. generic
    relating to or applicable to an entire class or group
  457. generosity
    the trait of being willing to give your money or time
  458. generous
    willing to give and share unstintingly
  459. genesis
    a coming into being
  460. genetic
    relating to the study of heredity and variation in organisms
  461. genial
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  462. genre
    a kind of literary or artistic work
  463. genteel
    marked by refinement in taste and manners
  464. genuine
    not fake or counterfeit
  465. genus
    taxonomic group containing one or more species
  466. germicide
    an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
  467. germinate
    sprout; produce buds or branches
  468. gerontocracy
    a political system governed by old people
  469. gestate
    be pregnant with
  470. gesticulate
    show, express, or direct through movement
  471. gesture
    motion of hands or body to emphasize a thought or feeling
  472. gibe
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  473. giddy
    lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
  474. giggle
    laugh nervously
  475. gild
    decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
  476. gimmick
    any clever maneuver
  477. gingerly
    in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy
  478. gist
    the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  479. glacial
    relating to or derived from a slowly moving mass of ice
  480. gladiator
    a professional combatant in ancient Rome
  481. glamor
    alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
  482. glamorous
    having an air of allure, romance and excitement
  483. glance
    take a brief look at
  484. glandular
    relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland
  485. glare
    be sharply reflected
  486. glaze
    a coating, as for ceramics or metal
  487. gleam
    a flash of light
  488. glean
    gather, as of natural products
  489. glee
    great merriment
  490. glib
    artfully persuasive in speech
  491. glide
    move smoothly and effortlessly
  492. glimmer
    a flash of light
  493. glisten
    be shiny, as if wet
Created on 十月 13, 2013 (updated 十月 14, 2013)

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