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  1. pseudonym
    a fake name used to engage in some activity
  2. homonym
    a word pronounced or spelled the same with another meaning
  3. cavernous
    being or suggesting a large dark enclosed space
  4. concave
    curving inward
  5. cajole
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  6. empirical
    derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
  7. empiricist
    a philosopher who subscribes to empiricism
  8. malignant
    dangerous to health
  9. malcontent
    dissatisfied as toward authority
  10. malevolent
    wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
  11. malicious
    having the nature of threatening evil
  12. imperturbable
    marked by extreme calm and composure
  13. immutable
    not subject or susceptible to change or variation
  14. inimical
    tending to obstruct or cause harm
  15. enumerate
    specify individually
  16. numerosity
    a large number
  17. numerology
    the study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs
  18. pallor
    an unnatural lack of color in the skin
  19. pall
    burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
  20. repellent
    serving or tending to cause aversion
  21. impel
    urge or force to an action; constrain or motivate
  22. genteel
    marked by refinement in taste and manners
  23. gynarchy
    a political system governed by a woman
  24. gendarme
    a French policeman
  25. unsolicited
    not asked for
  26. stucco
    a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces
  27. snarl
    utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
  28. expenditure
    the act of spending money for goods or services
  29. disproportionate
    out of proper balance
  30. klaxon
    a loud electric horn
  31. mattock
    a kind of pick that is used for digging
  32. fervent
    characterized by intense emotion
  33. fervid
    characterized by intense emotion
  34. ardent
    characterized by intense emotion
  35. satiate
    fill to satisfaction
  36. sate
    fill to contentment
  37. asperity
    harshness of manner
  38. aspersion
    a disparaging remark
  39. obsequious
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  40. obverse
    the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
  41. virtuosity
    great technical skill, fluency, or style
  42. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  43. troupe
    an organization of performers and associated personnel
  44. surfeit
    indulge (one's appetite) to satiety
  45. insuperable
    incapable of being surpassed or excelled
  46. surplus
    a quantity much larger than is needed
  47. quantized
    of or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states
  48. quantum
    the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property
  49. quantal
    of or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states
  50. gravitas
    formality, dignity, or seriousness
  51. magnitude
    the property of relative size or extent
  52. magnanimous
    noble and generous in spirit
  53. accelerando
    with increasing speed
  54. halitus
    exhaled breath
  55. halitosis
    offensive breath
  56. deliquesce
    melt, liquefy, or dissolve, by absorbing moisture from the air
  57. incontinent
    lacking restraint or self-control
  58. wont
    an established custom
  59. wanton
    a lewd or immoral person
  60. wan
    pale, as of a person's complexion
  61. attenuate
    become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
  62. gall
    a digestive juice secreted by the liver
  63. biome
    major ecological community with distinct climate and flora
  64. Samaritan
    a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
  65. ideation
    the process of forming and relating thoughts
  66. ideology
    an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group
  67. grimace
    contort the face to indicate a certain mental state
  68. grim
    harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
  69. premonition
    an early warning about a future event
  70. premonitory
    warning of future misfortune
  71. monad
    a singular metaphysical entity from which material properties are said to derive
  72. monastic
    relating to life in an isolated religious community
  73. prophecy
    a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
  74. anxious
    causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
  75. Olympian
    of or pertaining to the greater gods of ancient Greece whose abode was Mount Olympus
  76. narcosis
    unconsciousness induced by narcotics or anesthesia
  77. vendetta
    a blood feud between members of opposing parties
  78. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
  79. Draconian
    imposing a harsh code of laws
  80. cronyism
    favoritism shown to friends and associates
  81. foppish
    overly concerned with extreme elegance in dress and manner
  82. fop
    a man who is overly concerned with his dress and appearance
  83. allege
    report or maintain
  84. unsanctioned
    without explicit official permission
  85. sanctimonious
    excessively or hypocritically pious
  86. grandiloquent
    lofty in style
  87. evasion
    the act of physically escaping from something
  88. consolatory
    affording comfort or solace
  89. consolidate
    form into a solid mass or whole
  90. undergird
    make secure underneath
  91. gird
    bind with something round or circular
  92. belligerent
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  93. bellicose
    having or showing a ready disposition to fight
  94. antebellum
    belonging to a period before a war
  95. paramount
    most important or impactful
  96. insurmountable
    not capable of being overcome
  97. catamount
    short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears
  98. earmark
    give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
  99. marque
    a name given to a product or service
  100. marquee
    large and often sumptuous tent
  101. ramification
    a consequence, especially one that causes complications
  102. ramify
    have or develop complicating consequences
  103. anthropic
    relating to mankind or the period of mankind's existence
  104. bemused
    perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
  105. muse
    reflect deeply on a subject
  106. languish
    become feeble
  107. diatribe
    thunderous verbal attack
  108. pertinent
    being of striking appropriateness
  109. pertain
    be relevant to
  110. desultory
    marked by lack of definite plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
  111. colic
    a condition in which a baby cries a lot for no known reason
  112. ileus
    blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
  113. votive
    dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
  114. vow
    a solemn pledge to do something
  115. devotee
    an ardent follower and admirer
  116. conciliatory
    making or willing to make concessions
  117. placate
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  118. poultice
    a medical dressing spread on a cloth and applied to the skin
  119. surfeit
    the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall
  120. surfeit
    indulge (one's appetite) to satiety
Created on 一月 20, 2014 (updated 一月 20, 2014)

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