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  1. diligence
    conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task
  2. diligence
    conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task
  3. disavow
    refuse to acknowledge
  4. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  5. disheartened
    made less hopeful or enthusiastic
  6. disheveled
    in disarray; extremely disorderly
  7. dispose
    give, sell, or transfer to another
  8. dissect
    cut open or cut apart
  9. dissect
    cut open or cut apart
  10. dissect
    cut open or cut apart
  11. dissipate
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  12. doctrine
    a belief accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  13. dodge
    a quick evasive movement
  14. Dominican
    a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order
  15. drain
    emptying something by allowing liquid to run out of it
  16. dreadful
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  17. dubious
    fraught with uncertainty or doubt
  18. earnest
    characterized by a firm, sincere belief in one's opinions
  19. efficacy
    capacity or power to produce a desired result
  20. elated
    exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
  21. eloquence
    powerful and effective language
  22. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  23. emanate
    give out, as breath or an odor
  24. eminent
    standing above others in quality or position
  25. enact
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  26. ensemble
    an assemblage of parts considered as forming a whole
  27. entice
    provoke someone to do something through persuasion
  28. entitled
    qualified for by right according to law
  29. entreaty
    earnest or urgent request
  30. envoy
    a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
  31. escort
    accompany
  32. etymology
    a history of a word
  33. eunuch
    a man who has been castrated and is unable to reproduce
  34. castrate
    remove the testicles of a male animal
  35. evade
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
  36. evasion
    the act of physically escaping from something
  37. evident
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  38. exalted
    of high moral or intellectual value
  39. exasperated
    greatly annoyed; out of patience
  40. excavate
    recover through digging
  41. excision
    surgical removal of a body part or tissue
  42. excruciating
    extremely painful
  43. excursion
    a journey taken for pleasure
  44. exertion
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  45. exonerate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  46. extensive
    large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
  47. extenuate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
  48. extricate
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  49. exude
    release in drops or small quantities
  50. falter
    move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
  51. fatal
    bringing death
  52. feigning
    pretending with intention to deceive
  53. fiscal
    involving financial matters
  54. flabbergasted
    as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
  55. forbearance
    a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges
  56. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  57. frantic
    marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
  58. fanatic
    a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm
  59. frenzied
    affected with or marked by mania uncontrolled by reason
  60. frown
    a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
  61. frowzy
    negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
  62. gimmick
    any clever maneuver
  63. maneuver
    a military training exercise
  64. glimpse
    a brief or incomplete view
  65. gloomy
    depressingly dark
  66. gross
    lacking fine distinctions or detail
  67. gullible
    naive and easily deceived or tricked
  68. gush
    flow forth in a sudden stream or jet
  69. haste
    overly eager speed and possible carelessness
  70. haughty
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  71. havoc
    violent and needless disturbance
  72. hegemony
    the dominance or leadership of one social group over others
  73. hitherto
    up to this point; until the present time
  74. hoary
    having gray or white hair as with age
  75. hoax
    something intended to deceive
  76. hostile
    characterized by enmity or ill will
  77. hysterical
    characterized by a state of violent mental agitation
  78. imperialism
    a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
  79. imperturbable
    marked by extreme calm and composure
  80. impetus
    a force that makes something happen
  81. impinge
    infringe upon
  82. infringe
    advance beyond the usual limit
  83. impoverished
    poor enough to need help from others
  84. impromptu
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  85. improvise
    manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
  86. disavow
    refuse to acknowledge
  87. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  88. disheveled
    in disarray; extremely disorderly
  89. disheveled
    in disarray; extremely disorderly
  90. dispose
    give, sell, or transfer to another
  91. dissect
    cut open or cut apart
  92. dissipate
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  93. doctrine
    a belief accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  94. dodge
    a quick evasive movement
  95. Dominican
    a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order
  96. inadvertently
    without knowledge or intention
  97. inoculate
    inject or treat with the germ of a disease to render immune
  98. indefatigable
    showing sustained enthusiasm with unflagging vitality
  99. indispensable
    essential
  100. inebriated
    stupefied or excited by a chemical substance
  101. inflict
    impose something unpleasant
  102. infringe
    advance beyond the usual limit
  103. integrity
    an undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting
  104. intrepid
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  105. jargon
    technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
  106. jurist
    a legal scholar
  107. lament
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  108. lament
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  109. lavish
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  110. leash
    restraint consisting of a rope used to restrain an animal
  111. legacy
    a gift of personal property by will
  112. legend
    a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
  113. legislature
    an assembly that makes, amends, or repeals laws
  114. legislature
    an assembly that makes, amends, or repeals laws
  115. legitimate
    in accordance with accepted standards or principles
  116. leisurely
    not hurried or forced
  117. lethal
    of an instrument of certain death
  118. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  119. levy
    impose and collect
  120. liberal
    showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
  121. delegating
    authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
  122. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  123. longevity
    the property of having lived for a considerable time
  124. loquacious
    full of trivial conversation
  125. lower
    move something or somebody to a lower position
  126. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  127. ludicrous
    inviting ridicule
  128. Laurus
    small evergreen trees or shrubs with aromatic leaves
  129. lurk
    lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
  130. lush
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  131. magnanimous
    noble and generous in spirit
  132. malevolent
    wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
  133. malignant
    dangerous to health
  134. malignant
    dangerous to health
  135. martyr
    one who voluntarily suffers death
  136. mercurial
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  137. midget
    a person who is markedly small
  138. mitigate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  139. molestation
    the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
  140. moot
    of no legal significance, as having been previously decided
  141. mop
    cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
  142. morbid
    suggesting the horror of death and decay
  143. mordacious
    biting or given to biting
  144. mosaic
    design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
  145. multifarious
    having many aspects
  146. myopic
    unable to see distant objects clearly
  147. myopic
    unable to see distant objects clearly
  148. node
    any thickened enlargement
  149. noxious
    injurious to physical or mental health
  150. nuisance
    anything that disturbs, endangers life, or is offensive
  151. obnoxious
    causing disapproval or protest
  152. ogle
    stare or look at, especially with amorous intentions
  153. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  154. onslaught
    an offensive against an enemy
  155. ooze
    pass gradually or leak or as if through small openings
  156. orthodox
    adhering to what is commonly accepted
  157. outright
    without reservation or concealment
  158. overseas
    beyond or across the ocean
  159. overwhelming
    very intense
  160. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
  161. panacea
    hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases
  162. parry
    impede the movement of
  163. pasture
    a field covered with grass and suitable for grazing
  164. patience
    good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
  165. percolate
    cause to pass through a permeable substance
  166. perennial
    lasting an indefinitely long time
  167. perennial
    lasting an indefinitely long time
  168. permeate
    spread or diffuse through
  169. perpetrate
    perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
  170. broadening
    the act of making something wider
  171. perturbed
    thrown into a state of agitated confusion
  172. petition
    a formal request that something be submitted to an authority
  173. petition
    a formal request that something be submitted to an authority
  174. placid
    calm and free from disturbance
  175. platonic
    free from physical desire
  176. plebiscite
    a vote determining public opinion on a question
  177. plucky
    showing courage
  178. pretending
    the act of giving a false appearance
  179. prejudice
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  180. premonition
    an early warning about a future event
  181. prerogative
    a right reserved exclusively by a person or group
  182. presage
    a foreboding about what is about to happen
  183. pretense
    the act of giving a false appearance
  184. prevalent
    most frequent or common
  185. prodigy
    an unusually gifted or intelligent person
  186. profligate
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  187. prominent
    conspicuous in position or importance
  188. province
    the territory in an administrative district of a nation
  189. prudent
    marked by sound judgment
  190. purportedly
    allegedly but not definitely true
  191. radical
    far beyond the norm
  192. rapport
    a relationship of mutual understanding between people
  193. ramification
    a consequence, especially one that causes complications
  194. ramification
    a consequence, especially one that causes complications
  195. rationalize
    employ logic or reason
  196. revenue
    the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
  197. ravishing
    stunningly beautiful
  198. recant
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  199. reckless
    marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
  200. recompense
    make payment to
  201. refined
    cultivated and genteel
  202. regime
    the governing authority of a political unit
  203. reminiscent
    serving to bring to mind
  204. remittance
    a payment of money sent to a person in another place
  205. remunerate
    make payment to; compensate
  206. renounce
    turn away from; give up
  207. reparation
    something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
  208. repatriate
    send someone back to his homeland against his will
  209. repeal
    cancel officially
  210. repercussion
    a remote or indirect consequence of some action
  211. reprehensible
    bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
  212. repudiate
    refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
  213. resilient
    recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
  214. restitution
    the act of restoring something to its original state
  215. resuscitate
    cause to regain consciousness
  216. retract
    formally reject or disavow
  217. revamp
    patch up or renovate; repair or restore
  218. reverence
    a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  219. revamp
    patch up or renovate; repair or restore
  220. reverence
    a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  221. sabotage
    a deliberate act of destruction or disruption
  222. sardonic
    disdainfully or ironically humorous
  223. satire
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  224. saunter
    walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
  225. savant
    a learned person
  226. scarce
    deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
  227. scramble
    move hurriedly
  228. secular
    someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
  229. sedative
    tending to soothe or tranquilize
  230. segregate
    divide from the main body or mass and collect
  231. segregate
    divide from the main body or mass and collect
  232. serrated
    notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
  233. shaggy
    having long, thick, and poorly groomed hair or fur
  234. shallow
    lacking physical depth
  235. sinuous
    curved or curving in and out
  236. situation
    physical position in relation to the surroundings
  237. skyrocket
    move or be propelled at great speed
  238. slay
    kill intentionally and with premeditation
  239. sluggish
    moving slowly
  240. snippet
    a small piece of anything
  241. snob
    a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
  242. solemn
    dignified and somber in manner or character
  243. solicit
    request urgently or persistently
  244. solidarity
    a union of interests or purposes among members of a group
  245. sops
    piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid
  246. sops
    piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid
  247. spank
    give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
  248. spunky
    showing courage
  249. spurt
    gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
  250. squint
    partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct light
  251. stall
    a small area set off for special use
  252. stampede
    a wild headlong rush of frightened animals
  253. statute
    an act passed by a legislative body
  254. statutory
    relating to or created by regulations
  255. stern
    serious and harsh in manner or behavior
  256. stout
    having rugged physical strength
  257. stratification
    forming or depositing in layers
  258. streak
    a narrow marking of a different color from the background
  259. strenuous
    taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
  260. stringent
    demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
  261. strive
    attempt by employing effort
  262. stroll
    a leisurely walk
  263. stubborn
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  264. stumble
    miss a step and fall or nearly fall
  265. stunning
    causing bewilderment, shock, or insensibility
  266. submerge
    put under water
  267. succinct
    briefly giving the gist of something
  268. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  269. supersede
    take the place or move into the position of
  270. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  271. terrible
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  272. thwart
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  273. torment
    intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  274. transcend
    go beyond the scope or limits of
  275. trauma
    an emotional wound or shock having long-lasting effects
  276. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  277. tug
    pull hard
  278. turnaround
    time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip
  279. ubiquitous
    being present everywhere at once
  280. ubiquity
    the state of being everywhere at once
  281. unction
    anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
  282. unkempt
    not properly maintained or cared for
  283. unworldly
    not wise in the ways of the world
  284. utter
    without qualification
  285. vague
    lacking clarity or distinctness
  286. vanquish
    defeat in a competition, race, or conflict
  287. variegated
    having an assortment of colors
  288. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
  289. erstwhile
    belonging to some prior time
  290. vibe
    a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively
  291. vicious
    having the nature of evildoing
  292. vile
    morally reprehensible
  293. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
  294. virtue
    the quality of doing what is right
  295. vituperate
    spread negative information about
  296. vivid
    having striking color
  297. weaving
    creating fabric
  298. woo
    seek someone's favor
  299. rapport
    a relationship of mutual understanding between people
  300. coveted
    greatly desired
  301. demeanor
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  302. sniffy
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  303. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  304. unction
    anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
  305. imbecility
    mental retardation
  306. betise
    a stupid mistake
  307. prejudice
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  308. executive
    a person responsible for the administration of a business
  309. legislation
    the act of making or enacting laws
  310. contrition
    sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
  311. patronize
    provide support for
  312. inexplicable
    incapable of being explained or accounted for
  313. illustrious
    widely known and esteemed
  314. quest
    the act of searching for something
  315. desultory
    marked by lack of definite plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
  316. carnal
    of or relating to the body or flesh
  317. parsimonious
    excessively unwilling to spend
  318. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  319. inundate
    fill or cover completely, usually with water
  320. inundate
    fill or cover completely, usually with water
  321. voyage
    a journey to some distant place
  322. sabotage
    a deliberate act of destruction or disruption
  323. parsimonious
    excessively unwilling to spend
  324. abstemious
    marked by temperance in indulgence
  325. antiquated
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  326. amicus curiae
    an adviser to the court on some matter of law who is not a party to the case; usually someone who wants to influence the outcome of a lawsuit involving matters of wide public interest
  327. ouster
    a person who supplants someone else
  328. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  329. disgrace
    a state of dishonor
  330. sumptuous
    rich and superior in quality
  331. adorn
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  332. adorn
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  333. encroach
    advance beyond the usual limit
  334. insignia
    a badge worn to show official position
  335. gambit
    a chess move in which the player sacrifices minor pieces
  336. glum
    moody and sorrowful
  337. obtuse
    of an angle, between 90 and 180 degrees
  338. pristine
    immaculately clean and unused
  339. seize
    take hold of; grab
  340. dour
    showing a brooding ill humor
  341. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
  342. gnarly
    rough and misshapen and full of knots
Created on 十二月 2, 2013 (updated 一月 18, 2014)

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