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  1. noxious
    injurious to physical or mental health
  2. spur
    a prod on a rider's heel used to urge a horse onward
  3. speck
    a very small spot
  4. bound
    confined by bonds
  5. repugnance
    intense aversion
  6. proliferation
    a rapid increase in number
  7. abysmal
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  8. glean
    gather, as of natural products
  9. demise
    the time when something ends
  10. pedant
    a person who is preoccupied with rules and learning
  11. hoax
    something intended to deceive
  12. pinion
    wing of a bird
  13. harness
    an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal
  14. quaint
    attractively old-fashioned
  15. wheeze
    the act of breathing with a husky or whistling sound
  16. grease
    a thick fatty oil
  17. greasy
    containing an unusual amount of fat or oil
  18. disparage
    express a negative opinion of
  19. kin
    a person related to another or others
  20. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  21. sorrow
    an emotion of great sadness associated with loss
  22. duke
    a British peer of the highest rank
  23. tabloid
    sensationalist newspaper with half-size pages
  24. deign
    do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
  25. turbulent
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
  26. turbulence
    instability in the atmosphere
  27. myriad
    a large indefinite number
  28. limb
    one of the jointed appendages of an animal
  29. bob
    move up and down repeatedly
  30. blight
    any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
  31. layman
    someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
  32. perception
    the process of becoming aware through the senses
  33. pique
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  34. diligent
    quietly and steadily persevering in detail or exactness
  35. prose
    ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
  36. trophy
    something given as a token of victory
  37. dump
    a piece of land where waste materials are dumped
  38. reclaim
    reassert one's right or title to
  39. venue
    the scene of any event or action
  40. hike
    walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise
  41. stake
    a strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground
  42. phenomenon
    any state or process known through the senses
  43. vie
    compete for something
  44. pageant
    an elaborate exhibition or procession
  45. skit
    a short theatrical performance or episode
  46. shovel
    a hand tool for lifting loose material
  47. shove
    come into rough contact with while moving
  48. truck
    an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
  49. intimidate
    compel or deter by or as if by threats
  50. grin
    draw the lips back into a smile or snarl
  51. breach
    an opening, especially a gap in a dike or fortification
  52. torso
    the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
  53. retrieve
    get or find back; recover the use of
  54. vessel
    an object used as a container, especially for liquids
  55. erupt
    start suddenly
  56. addict
    to cause to become dependent
  57. emissary
    someone sent to represent another's interests
  58. kidnap
    take someone away against their will, often for ransom
  59. nuptial
    of or relating to a wedding
  60. bashful
    self-consciously timid
  61. veracious
    habitually speaking the truth
  62. incarcerate
    lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
  63. incarnate
    possessing or existing in bodily form
  64. disheveled
    in disarray; extremely disorderly
  65. valiant
    having or showing heroism or courage
  66. fin
    organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals
  67. vulture
    a large diurnal bird of prey feeding chiefly on carrion
  68. moribund
    being on the point of death
  69. fathom
    a linear unit of measurement for water depth
  70. disseminate
    cause to become widely known
  71. drab
    a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
  72. devour
    eat immoderately
  73. gauze
    bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages
  74. prophesy
    predict or reveal, as if through divine inspiration
  75. ridge
    a long narrow natural elevation or striation
  76. resuscitate
    cause to regain consciousness
  77. gulf
    an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land
  78. cavern
    a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
  79. adhere
    stick to firmly
  80. permeate
    spread or diffuse through
  81. dissect
    cut open or cut apart
  82. resilience
    ability of a material to return to its original shape
  83. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  84. flunk
    fail to get a passing grade
  85. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  86. neglect
    leave undone or leave out
  87. bullet
    a projectile that is fired from a gun
  88. erode
    remove soil or rock
  89. volatile
    liable to lead to sudden change or violence
  90. incumbent
    necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
  91. demote
    assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
  92. promote
    assign to a higher position
  93. penury
    a state of extreme poverty or destitution
  94. fabulous
    extremely pleasing
  95. mole
    a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
  96. conspire
    act in agreement and in secret towards a deceitful purpose
  97. batch
    a collection of things or persons to be handled together
  98. stark
    severely simple
  99. smear
    smudge or soil by smudging
  100. spat
    a quarrel about petty points
  101. spate
    a sudden forceful flow
  102. bait
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  103. baffle
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  104. sphinx
    a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head
  105. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
  106. vicious
    having the nature of evildoing
  107. purge
    rid of impurities
  108. cumbersome
    difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight
  109. astral
    being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
  110. surcease
    a stopping
  111. cessation
    a stopping
  112. obstetrician
    a physician specializing in childbirth
  113. mangy
    affected with a skin disease causing itching and hair loss
  114. shabby
    showing signs of wear and tear
  115. crutch
    a staff that fits under the armpit and supports body weight
  116. despot
    a cruel and oppressive dictator
  117. rancid
    having an offensive smell or taste
  118. impugn
    attack as false or wrong
  119. felon
    someone who has been legally convicted of a crime
  120. antiseptic
    thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms
  121. zany
    ludicrous or foolish
  122. repel
    force or drive back
  123. reprove
    reprimand, scold, or express dissatisfaction with
  124. prefatory
    serving as an introduction or preface
  125. slay
    kill intentionally and with premeditation
  126. reprobation
    severe disapproval
  127. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  128. syllabus
    a summary or outline of what will be covered in an academic course
  129. trivial
    (informal) small and of little importance
  130. inaugural
    occurring at or characteristic of a formal induction
  131. gruff
    blunt and unfriendly or stern
  132. carte blanche
    complete freedom or authority to act
  133. uncanny
    surpassing the ordinary or normal
  134. seine
    a large fishnet that hangs vertically
  135. obsequious
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  136. unilateral
    involving only one part or side
  137. foible
    a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character
  138. roper
    a craftsman who makes ropes
  139. striking
    having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
  140. oscillation
    a complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
  141. swing
    change direction with a swinging motion; turn
  142. strike
    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
  143. Boulder
    a town in north central Colorado
  144. discredit
    the state of being held in low esteem
  145. considerable
    large in number, amount, extent, or degree
  146. consequently
    as a result
  147. dissipate
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  148. pulverize
    make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
  149. deliberation
    careful consideration
  150. transient
    lasting a very short time
  151. starch
    a complex carbohydrate in seeds, fruits, and pith of plants
  152. get the picture
    get the meaning of something
  153. shack
    small crude shelter used as a dwelling
  154. chink
    a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall
  155. notch
    a small cut
  156. scuffle
    fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
  157. predate
    be earlier in time; go back further
  158. blaze
    a strong flame that burns brightly
  159. traverse
    journey across or pass over
  160. referral
    the act of sending or directing something to someone
  161. biopiracy
    biological theft
  162. component
    one of the individual parts making up a larger entity
  163. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  164. sophisticated
    having worldly knowledge and refinement
  165. innovation
    the act of starting something for the first time
  166. sorry
    feeling or expressing regret
  167. deploy
    place troops or weapons in battle formation
  168. taint
    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
  169. conclave
    a confidential or secret meeting
  170. vigor
    forceful exertion
  171. supercilious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  172. aggregate
    a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together
  173. regime
    the governing authority of a political unit
  174. ostentation
    pretentious or showy or vulgar display
  175. ostracize
    expel from a community or group
  176. mercenary
    a person hired to fight for another country than their own
  177. inflammation
    the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
  178. combustible
    capable of igniting and burning
  179. besmirch
    smear so as to make dirty or stained
  180. vacuity
    the absence of matter
  181. decadence
    the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
  182. decode
    convert something hidden or secretive into ordinary language
  183. morsel
    a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
  184. excrement
    waste matter discharged from the body
  185. perdition
    the place or state in which one suffers eternal punishment
  186. posterity
    all future generations
  187. preclude
    make impossible, especially beforehand
  188. extradite
    hand over to the authorities of another country
  189. denude
    make bare or strip of a covering
  190. denunciation
    a public act of condemnation
  191. exacerbate
    make worse
  192. expunge
    remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
  193. embed
    fix or set securely or deeply
  194. prolix
    tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at length
  195. corpulent
    excessively large
  196. despondence
    feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
  197. effulgence
    the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
  198. frugal
    avoiding waste
  199. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  200. disenchant
    free from enchantment
  201. sedentary
    requiring sitting or little activity
  202. arborist
    a specialist in treating damaged trees
  203. entomologist
    a scientist who studies insects
  204. numismatist
    a collector and student of money, especially coins
  205. philatelist
    a collector and student of postage stamps
  206. churlish
    having a bad disposition; surly
  207. fulsome
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  208. sedition
    an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority
  209. ponder
    reflect deeply on a subject
  210. repudiate
    refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
  211. obsolescent
    becoming disused or outdated
  212. coliseum
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
  213. carnage
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
  214. admire
    feel high regard for
  215. jettison
    throw away, of something encumbering
  216. abstinent
    self-restraining
  217. acne
    an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands
  218. decease
    the event of dying or departure from life
  219. conjugal
    relating to the relationship between a wife and husband
  220. convocation
    the act of calling to a meeting
  221. lexicon
    a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words
  222. rebuke
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  223. wrangle
    quarrel noisily, angrily, or disruptively
  224. lethal
    of an instrument of certain death
  225. lesion
    any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
  226. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  227. infringe
    advance beyond the usual limit
  228. implicate
    bring into intimate and incriminating connection
  229. impasse
    a situation in which no progress can be made
  230. repose
    freedom from activity
  231. dormant
    inactive but capable of becoming active
  232. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  233. avidity
    a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
  234. hapless
    unfortunate and deserving pity
  235. cram
    crowd or pack to capacity
  236. gawp
    look with amazement; look stupidly
  237. wench
    a young woman
  238. wend
    direct one's course or way
  239. claustrophobia
    a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
  240. bolster
    support and strengthen
  241. pivot
    axis consisting of a shaft supporting something that turns
  242. pivotal
    being of crucial importance
  243. inversion
    the act of turning inside out
  244. invert
    turn inside out or upside down
  245. phony
    fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
  246. abscission
    the act of cutting something off
  247. sprawl
    sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
  248. curator
    the custodian of a collection, as a museum or library
  249. russet
    a reddish brown homespun fabric
  250. hog
    domestic swine
  251. hoist
    raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
  252. annul
    cancel officially
  253. null
    lacking any legal or binding force
  254. nullify
    declare invalid
  255. rescind
    cancel officially
  256. manifold
    many and varied; having many features or forms
  257. lathe
    a machine tool for shaping a piece of rotating wood or metal
  258. stud
    an upright in house framing
  259. pup
    young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
  260. succumb
    give in, as to overwhelming force, influence, or pressure
  261. persevere
    be persistent, refuse to stop
  262. foreground
    the part of a scene that is near the viewer
  263. suave
    having a sophisticated charm
  264. outlet
    an opening that permits escape or release
  265. turn out
    be shown or be found to be
  266. tusk
    a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging
  267. clan
    group of people related by blood or marriage
  268. bisect
    cut in half or cut in two
  269. stow
    fill by packing tightly
  270. stowaway
    a person who hides on a ship or plane for a free ride
  271. Jack
    a man who serves as a sailor
  272. Lug
    ancient Celtic god
  273. hinge
    a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing
  274. tedious
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  275. forfeit
    lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime
  276. harbinger
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  277. token
    a disk that can be used in designated slot machines
  278. hardship
    something difficult to endure
  279. pertinent
    being of striking appropriateness
  280. ale
    a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast
  281. query
    an instance of questioning
  282. alight
    settle or come to rest
  283. quench
    satisfy, as thirst
  284. quest
    the act of searching for something
  285. crisp
    tender and brittle
  286. hideous
    grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
  287. hibernate
    be in an inactive or dormant state
  288. toll
    a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges
  289. blatant
    without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
  290. disguise
    any attire that conceals the wearer's identity
  291. gist
    the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  292. dingy
    thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
  293. flutter
    flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
  294. predacious
    hunting and killing other animals for food
  295. fume
    a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
  296. fumes
    gases ejected from an engine as waste products
  297. dilute
    lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
  298. stoneware
    ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous
  299. bowl
    a round vessel that is open at the top
  300. clog
    any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
  301. clod
    a compact mass
  302. wary
    marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  303. vigilant
    carefully observant or attentive
  304. gruel
    a thin porridge
  305. gruesome
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  306. sketchy
    giving only major points; lacking completeness
  307. ravage
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  308. divert
    turn aside; turn away from
  309. divest
    take away possessions from someone
  310. upheaval
    a violent disturbance
  311. celebrity
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  312. Revere
    American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
  313. ridiculous
    incongruous or absurd
  314. roam
    move about aimlessly or without any destination
  315. roar
    make a loud noise, as of an animal
  316. virile
    characteristic of a man
  317. malady
    impairment of normal physiological function
  318. rhino
    a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
  319. mirth
    great merriment
  320. elude
    escape, either physically or mentally
  321. lucrative
    producing a sizeable profit
  322. sediment
    matter that has been deposited by some natural process
  323. teem
    be full of or abuzz with
  324. interbreed
    breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
  325. ingest
    take food, drink, or some other substance into the body
  326. lob
    propel in a high arc
  327. clink
    a short light metallic sound
  328. clip
    a small fastener used to hold loose articles together
  329. clippers
  330. clipping
    the act of clipping or snipping
  331. buff
    a soft thick undyed leather
  332. camouflage
    an outward semblance misrepresenting the nature of something
  333. pigment
    dry coloring material
  334. feat
    a notable achievement
  335. swath
    a path or strip (also figurative)
  336. edifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls
  337. giant
    any creature of exceptional size
  338. ripple
    a small wave on the surface of a liquid
  339. ripping
    resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
  340. noteworthy
    deserving attention
  341. dismantle
    take off or remove
  342. embark
    go on board
  343. tangible
    perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
  344. encase
    cover or enclose with or as if with an outer covering
  345. endure
    undergo or be subjected to
  346. surpass
    be or do something to a greater degree
  347. surplus
    a quantity much larger than is needed
  348. sheer
    so thin as to transmit light
  349. Muse
    in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
  350. entice
    provoke someone to do something through persuasion
  351. espionage
    the systematic use of spies to obtain secrets
  352. snooze
    sleep lightly or for a short period of time
  353. snoop
    watch, observe, or inquire secretly
  354. zoom
    the act of rising upward into the air
  355. somnolence
    a very sleepy state
  356. solace
    comfort offered to one who is disappointed or miserable
  357. solder
    join or fuse with an alloy
  358. floe
    a flat mass of ice drifting at sea
  359. surveillance
    close observation of a person or group
  360. soporific
    inducing sleep
  361. consumption
    the act of using something up
  362. flirt
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  363. lotion
    any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
  364. theft
    the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
  365. canvas
    a heavy, closely woven fabric
  366. canvass
    get opinions by asking specific questions
  367. envisage
    form a mental image of something that is not present
  368. hangover
    something that has survived from the past
  369. hanker
    desire strongly or persistently
  370. hank
    a coil of rope or wool or yarn
  371. hangman
    an executioner who hangs the condemned person
  372. ploy
    a maneuver in a game, conversation, or situation
  373. congestion
    excessive crowding
  374. unearth
    recover through digging
  375. startle
    surprise greatly
  376. staple
    material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
  377. tackle
    seize and throw down an opponent player carrying the ball
  378. elapse
    pass by
  379. elaborate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  380. hefty
    of considerable weight and size
  381. tension
    the action of stretching something tight
  382. wig
    a hairpiece covering the head and made of real or fake hair
  383. tempt
    dispose, incline, or entice to
  384. insight
    clear or deep perception of a situation
  385. cater
    give what is desired or needed
  386. outrage
    a disgraceful event
  387. outrageous
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  388. dissuade
    turn away from by persuasion
  389. trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  390. supplant
    take the place or move into the position of
  391. rupture
    the act of making a sudden noisy break
  392. strain
    exert much effort or energy
  393. thrust
    push forcefully
  394. quake
    shake with fast, unsteady movements
  395. offset
    a compensating equivalent
  396. morass
    a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
  397. implicit
    suggested though not directly expressed
  398. grueling
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  399. rear
    the side of an object that is opposite its front
  400. tend
    have a disposition to do or be something; be inclined
  401. deem
    judge or regard in a particular way
  402. mock
    treat with contempt
  403. mockery
    showing your contempt by derision
  404. impeach
    bring an accusation against
  405. veto
    a vote that blocks a decision
  406. horn
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
  407. relic
    an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
  408. stack
    an orderly pile
  409. wiry
    lean but strong
  410. cull
    remove something that has been rejected
  411. revel
    take delight in
  412. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  413. clamorous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  414. unbiased
    without prejudice
  415. surge
    rise and move, as in waves or billows
  416. surf
    waves breaking on the shore
  417. rod
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
  418. fluff
    any light downy material
  419. fluffy
    like down or as soft as down
  420. tilt
    lean over; tip
  421. opulence
    wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
  422. indigenous
    originating where it is found
  423. indigent
    poor enough to need help from others
  424. refrain
    resist doing something
  425. carcass
    the dead body of an animal
  426. hollow
    not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
  427. sedative
    tending to soothe or tranquilize
  428. cocoon
    silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects
  429. hatchet
    a small ax with a short handle used with one hand
  430. enamour
    attract; cause to be enamored
  431. throe
    hard or painful trouble or struggle
  432. ravenous
    extremely hungry
  433. stagger
    walk with great difficulty
  434. pendant
    an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry
  435. impetus
    a force that makes something happen
  436. robust
    sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
  437. date
    the specified day of the month
  438. speculate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  439. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
  440. Weird
    fate personified; any one of the three Weird Sisters
  441. innate
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  442. Virgin
    (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo
  443. legitimate
    in accordance with accepted standards or principles
  444. hijack
    take arbitrarily or by force
  445. tarpaulin
    waterproofed canvas
  446. tarry
    leave slowly and hesitantly
  447. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
  448. exhale
    expel air
  449. threshold
    the starting point for a new state or experience
  450. Strand
    a street in west central London famous for its theaters and hotels
  451. congenial
    suitable to your needs
  452. congeal
    solidify, thicken, or come together
  453. overlook
    have a view of something from above
  454. freak
    a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
  455. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
  456. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  457. genus
    taxonomic group containing one or more species
  458. propel
    cause to move forward with force
  459. unscrupulous
    without principles
  460. potter
    a craftsperson who makes ceramic objects
  461. clench
    squeeze together tightly
  462. flit
    move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
  463. prow
    the front part of a vessel
  464. endorse
    approve of
  465. bask
    expose oneself to warmth and light, as for relaxation
  466. jerk
    a sudden abrupt pull
  467. uterus
    a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females
  468. embryo
    an animal organism in the early stages of growth
  469. presumption
    a premise that is taken for granted
  470. chubby
    sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
  471. jumble
    assemble without order or sense
  472. ubiquitous
    being present everywhere at once
  473. procure
    get by special effort
  474. aggravate
    make worse
  475. obsess
    be preoccupied with something
  476. concur
    happen simultaneously
  477. tactile
    of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
  478. mortgage
    a conveyance of property as security for repaying a loan
  479. spleen
    a large oval organ between the stomach and the diaphragm
  480. scrutinize
    examine carefully for accuracy
  481. jeopardy
    a source of danger
  482. vestige
    an indication that something has been present
  483. hamper
    prevent the progress or free movement of
  484. vest
    a sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
  485. encompass
    include in scope
  486. boom
    a deep prolonged loud noise
  487. embellish
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  488. inundate
    fill or cover completely, usually with water
  489. overcast
    filled or abounding with clouds
  490. Creek
    any member of the Creek Confederacy (especially the Muskogee) formerly living in Georgia and Alabama but now chiefly in Oklahoma
  491. varnish
    a coating that provides a hard, lustrous finish to a surface
  492. torpid
    in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
  493. concisely
    in a few words
  494. get through
    succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems
  495. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
  496. curse
    an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil
  497. undergo
    pass through
  498. homogenous
    all of the same or similar kind or nature
  499. heterogeneous
    consisting of elements not of the same kind or nature
  500. coddle
    cook in nearly boiling water
  501. afflict
    cause physical pain or suffering in
  502. wrest
    obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
  503. smother
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
  504. captious
    tending to find and call attention to faults
  505. coral
    a very small ocean creature that often forms reefs
  506. copious
    large in number or quantity
  507. corpse
    the dead body of a human being
  508. eradicate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  509. brush up
    refresh one's memory
  510. twig
    a small branch or division of a branch
  511. carnivorous
    relating to flesh-eating animals
  512. rabies
    an acute viral disease transmitted by animal bites
  513. longing
    prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
  514. vector
    a quantity that has magnitude and direction
  515. ungulate
    any of a number of mammals with hooves that are superficially similar but not necessarily closely related taxonomically
  516. trice
    a very short time
  517. anthrax
    a highly infectious animal disease
  518. testator
    a person who makes a will
  519. solstice
    when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator
  520. libel
    a false and malicious publication
  521. protract
    lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
  522. dally
    behave carelessly or indifferently
  523. gadget
    a small mechanical device or tool
  524. scooter
    child's two-wheeled vehicle operated by foot
  525. demented
    affected with madness or insanity
  526. reiterate
    say, state, or perform again
  527. groove
    a long narrow furrow cut by a natural process or a tool
  528. morose
    showing a brooding ill humor
  529. ibis
    wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills
  530. thicket
    a dense growth of bushes
  531. sulk
    be in a huff and display one's displeasure
  532. discrepancy
    a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
  533. collide
    crash together with violent impact
  534. equity
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
  535. heir
    a person entitled by law to inherit the estate of another
  536. frolic
    play boisterously
  537. gloat
    dwell on with satisfaction
  538. resume
    take up or begin anew
  539. exclusive
    admitting or accepting only a particular group
  540. voluptuous
    displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
  541. void
    an empty area or space
  542. glamorous
    having an air of allure, romance and excitement
  543. forger
    someone who makes copies illegally
  544. wrought iron
    iron having a low carbon content that is tough and malleable and so can be forged and welded
  545. trundle
    small wheel or roller
  546. tentacle
    a flexible appendage adapted for grasping or feeling
  547. incessant
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  548. misery
    a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
  549. suds
    the froth produced by soaps or detergents
  550. importunate
    making persistent or urgent requests
  551. mendacious
    given to lying
  552. ephemeral
    anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day
  553. queer
    beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
  554. recondite
    difficult to understand
  555. composure
    steadiness of mind under stress
  556. imperturbable
    marked by extreme calm and composure
  557. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  558. taxonomy
    a classification of organisms based on similarities
  559. blot
    a blemish made by dirt, ink, etc.
  560. blotch
    an irregularly shaped spot
  561. remit
    send in payment
  562. convoy
    the act of escorting while in transit
  563. draft
    a current of air
  564. conjure
    summon into action or bring into existence
  565. solicit
    request urgently or persistently
  566. suppliant
    humbly entreating
  567. ponderous
    having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
  568. torture
    infliction of suffering to punish or obtain information
  569. imminence
    the state of being liable to happen soon
  570. immense
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
  571. immerse
    cause to be submerged
  572. delve
    turn up, loosen, or remove earth
  573. nudge
    push against gently
  574. doom
    an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
  575. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  576. Cynic
    a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control
  577. misanthrope
    someone who dislikes people in general
  578. convivial
    occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
  579. bumptious
    offensively self-assertive
  580. bane
    something causing misery or death
  581. wrench
    a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
  582. demur
    politely refuse or take exception to
  583. demure
    shy or modest, often in a playful or provocative way
  584. snore
    breathe noisily during one's sleep
  585. snub
    refuse to acknowledge
  586. wreath
    a circular band of flowers or other foliage
  587. tantamount
    being essentially equal to something
  588. gnaw
    bite or chew on with the teeth
  589. pursuance
    a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
  590. lapse
    drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
  591. incandescent
    emitting light as a result of being heated
  592. juxtapose
    place side by side
  593. disperse
    move away from each other
  594. mete
    a line that indicates a boundary
  595. dole
    a share of money or necessities donated by charity
  596. smirk
    smile in a mocking or condescending way
  597. endue
    give qualities or abilities to
  598. genial
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  599. parochial
    relating to or supported by or located in a parish
  600. porous
    full of holes
  601. emendation
    a correction by emending
  602. wick
    a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
  603. wince
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  604. brocade
    thick expensive material with a raised pattern
  605. fleck
    a small contrasting part of something
  606. heretic
    a person whose religious beliefs conflict with church dogma
  607. perturbation
    the act of causing disorder
  608. flay
    strip the skin off
  609. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  610. sycophant
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  611. cognomen
    the name used to identify the members of a family
  612. barrage
    the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area
  613. leaven
    a substance used to produce fermentation in dough
  614. incontinent
    lacking restraint or self-control
  615. folly
    the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
  616. pouch
    a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
  617. prostrate
    stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
  618. assiduous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  619. toil
    work hard
  620. sedulous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  621. indolence
    inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
  622. morrow
    the next day
  623. hymn
    a song of praise, especially a religious song
  624. soar
    rise rapidly
  625. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  626. tort
    a wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
  627. diffident
    showing modest reserve
  628. kit
    gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
  629. veil
    a garment that covers the head and face
  630. blast
    a sudden, loud sound
  631. blasted
    expletives used informally as intensifiers
  632. flip
    turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
  633. flipper
    the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming
  634. crescent
    having a curved shape that tapers at the ends
  635. maple
    any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone
  636. prune
    cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
  637. vicinity
    a surrounding or nearby region
  638. impoverish
    make poor
  639. enrich
    make better or improve in quality
  640. rust
    a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
  641. seep
    pass gradually or leak or as if through small openings
  642. Lee
    American general who led the Confederate Armies in the American Civil War (1807-1870)
  643. auspice
    a favorable omen
  644. come to light
    be revealed or disclosed
  645. jade
    a semiprecious gemstone that is usually green
  646. spurious
    plausible but false
  647. duck
    a small bird that swims and lives near water
  648. rubble
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  649. egregious
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  650. ejaculate
    eject semen
  651. elicit
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  652. engender
    call forth
  653. ennui
    the feeling of being bored by something tedious
  654. ensue
    take place or happen afterward or as a result
  655. entreat
    ask for or request earnestly
  656. epitaph
    an inscription in memory of a buried person
  657. epithet
    descriptive word or phrase
  658. err
    make a mistake
  659. erratic
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  660. erudite
    having or showing profound knowledge
  661. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  662. exceptionable
    likely to cause objection or disapproval
  663. exculpate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  664. Exodus
    the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus
  665. expatiate
    add details to clarify an idea
  666. expatriate
    a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
  667. exploit
    use or manipulate to one's advantage
  668. expound
    add details to clarify an idea
  669. extirpate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  670. exultation
    the utterance of sounds expressing great joy
  671. jar
    a vessel with a wide mouth and without handles
  672. poke
    thrust abruptly
  673. poker
    any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand
  674. fumble
    feel about uncertainly or blindly
  675. miscarry
    suffer a miscarriage
  676. plight
    a situation from which extrication is difficult
  677. mould
    the distinctive form in which a thing is made
  678. dire
    fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
  679. stigma
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
  680. plethora
    extreme excess
  681. paragon
    a perfect embodiment of a concept
  682. millennium
    a span of 1000 years
  683. faraway
    very far away in space or time
  684. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  685. increment
    the amount by which something increases
  686. hilarious
    extremely funny; causing laughter
  687. scrape
    cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
  688. lousy
    very bad
  689. malign
    speak unfavorably about
  690. vilify
    spread negative information about
  691. malice
    the desire to see others suffer
  692. mansion
    a large and imposing house
  693. subserve
    be helpful or useful
  694. subservient
    compliant and obedient to authority
  695. coffin
    a box in which a corpse is buried
  696. bruise
    a small injury that results in discoloration
  697. stump
    the base part that remains after a tree has been felled
  698. mammoth
    extinct elephant widely distributed in the Pleistocene
  699. imbecile
    a person of subnormal intelligence
  700. haul
    draw slowly or heavily
  701. temper
    a characteristic state of feeling
  702. disconcert
    cause to lose one's composure
  703. sagacity
    the trait of having wisdom and good judgment
  704. surmise
    infer from incomplete evidence
  705. tumult
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  706. jaunt
    a journey taken for pleasure
  707. sepulcher
    a chamber that is used as a grave
  708. insidious
    working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
  709. chasm
    a deep opening in the earth's surface
  710. epoch
    a period marked by distinctive character
  711. procrastinate
    waste time or postpone doing what one should be doing
  712. tortuous
    marked by repeated turns and bends
  713. Orthodox
    of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church
  714. ossify
    become bony
  715. comport
    behave in a certain manner
  716. rebut
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  717. connoisseur
    an expert able to appreciate a field
  718. venturesome
    disposed to take risks
  719. jaunty
    having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
  720. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  721. prank
    a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
  722. gingerly
    in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy
  723. odious
    extremely repulsive or unpleasant
  724. lid
    a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.
  725. lewd
    suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
  726. lenience
    a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
  727. muster
    summon up, call forth, or bring together
  728. feasible
    capable of being done with means at hand
  729. spear
    a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
  730. wangle
    accomplishing something by scheming or trickery
  731. despise
    look down on with disdain or disgust
  732. desperate
    a person who is frightened and in need of help
  733. despair
    a state in which all hope is lost or absent
  734. prompt
    according to schedule or without delay
  735. cement
    a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar
  736. inclement
    severe, of weather
  737. roost
    a perch on which birds or bats rest or sleep
  738. gate
    a movable barrier in a fence or wall
  739. extant
    still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
  740. inflict
    impose something unpleasant
  741. repugnant
    offensive to the mind
  742. parasite
    an animal or plant that lives in or on a host
  743. blink
    a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
  744. prolific
    intellectually productive
  745. annual
    occurring every year
  746. bluejacket
    a serviceman in the navy
  747. clergy
    the entire class of religious officials
  748. poison
    any substance that causes injury or illness or death
  749. cerebral
    of or relating to the brain
  750. sower
    someone who sows
  751. Stern
    United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920)
  752. toad
    any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
  753. patrol
    moving around an area to monitor and provide security
  754. petrol
    gasoline
  755. reptile
    a cold-blooded vertebrate including snakes and lizards
  756. terror
    an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  757. mutable
    capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
  758. replica
    copy that is not the original
  759. appease
    make peace with
  760. whirl
    the shape of something rotating rapidly
  761. swamp
    low land that is seasonally flooded
  762. gash
    cut open
  763. germinate
    sprout; produce buds or branches
  764. adore
    love intensely
  765. alarmist
    a person who alarms others needlessly
  766. accomplice
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
  767. abundance
    the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
  768. belly
    the region of the body between the thorax and the pelvis
  769. tame
    brought from wildness into a domesticated state
  770. trim
    make a reduction in
  771. recycle
    use again after processing
  772. vague
    lacking clarity or distinctness
  773. intrude
    enter uninvited
  774. coerce
    cause to do through pressure or necessity
  775. omnibus
    a vehicle carrying many passengers
  776. omnipotent
    having unlimited power
  777. omniscient
    knowing, seeing, or understanding everything
  778. omnivorous
    feeding on both plants and animals
  779. omnipresent
    existing everywhere at once
  780. blunder
    an embarrassing mistake
  781. decay
    the organic phenomenon of rotting
  782. blow up
    fill with gas or air
  783. molar
    grinding tooth with a broad crown
  784. stuffy
    lacking fresh air
  785. wither
    lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
  786. census
    a periodic count of the population
  787. snap at
    bite off with a quick bite
  788. chimney
    vertical flue carrying smoke through the wall of a building
  789. backing
    the act of providing approval and support
  790. gut
    the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
  791. convict
    find or declare guilty
  792. chilly
    appreciably or disagreeably cold
  793. queasy
    causing or able to cause nausea
  794. grind
    reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
  795. hint
    an indirect suggestion
  796. plumber
    a specialist who installs and repairs pipes
  797. lumber
    the wood of trees prepared for use as building material
  798. castle
    a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
  799. amass
    collect or gather
  800. allot
    give out
  801. spectacular
    sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
  802. fracture
    breaking of hard tissue such as bone
  803. imposing
    befitting an important, distinguished, or powerful person
  804. reign
    royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
  805. foothold
    a place that provides support for standing or climbing
  806. faint
    lacking clarity, brightness, or loudness
  807. paint
    a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
  808. brainy
    having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
  809. peak
    a V shape
  810. abject
    of the most contemptible kind
  811. confuse
    mistake one thing for another
  812. counterfeit
    not genuine; imitating something superior
  813. bump
    an impact (as from a collision)
  814. vend
    sell or offer for sale from place to place
  815. vender
    someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
  816. fizzle
    end weakly
  817. mar
    cause to become imperfect
  818. posthumous
    occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
  819. Bend
    a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range
  820. impediment
    something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
  821. corp
    a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
  822. corporal
    affecting the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
  823. on hand
    readily available
  824. in hand
    under control
  825. detriment
    a damage or loss
  826. belligerent
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  827. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  828. rule
    prescribed guide for conduct or action
  829. orphanage
    an institution for the care of children without parents
  830. wreck
    something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
  831. donate
    give to a charity or good cause
  832. awhile
    for a short time
  833. grumble
    make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
  834. sham
    something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  835. revolt
    rise up against an authority
  836. weary
    physically and mentally fatigued
  837. count on
    judge to be probable
  838. abduct
    take away to an undisclosed location against their will
  839. fort
    a defensive structure
  840. trigger
    lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
  841. uneasy
    causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
  842. culpable
    deserving blame or censure as being wrong or injurious
  843. catch up
    learn belatedly; find out about something after it happened
  844. orphan
    a child who has lost both parents
  845. refugee
    an exile who flees for safety
  846. opulent
    rich and superior in quality
  847. drop off
    fall or diminish
  848. husk
    material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
  849. ailment
    an often persistent bodily disorder or disease
  850. avert
    turn away or aside
  851. stroll
    a leisurely walk
  852. sweat
    salty fluid secreted by glands in the skin
  853. examine
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
  854. pauper
    a person who is very poor
  855. arable
    capable of being farmed productively
  856. appliance
    a small mechanical device or tool
  857. leftover
    not used up
  858. bosom
    breast
  859. overhear
    hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
  860. fluctuation
    an instance of change
  861. spontaneous
    said or done without having been planned in advance
  862. gutter
    a channel along a roof that carries away rainwater
  863. brevity
    the attribute of being short or fleeting
  864. puzzle
    be uncertain about
  865. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  866. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  867. disinherit
    prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from receiving
  868. enlist
    join the military
  869. legible
    capable of being read or deciphered
  870. cluster
    a grouping of a number of similar things
  871. pigeon
    a large, usually gray and white bird commonly seen in cities
  872. weave
    pattern or structure of a fabric
  873. weaver
    an artisan who makes cloth by interlacing threads or yarn
  874. vein
    a blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart
  875. abase
    cause to feel shame
  876. console
    give moral or emotional strength to
  877. throng
    a large gathering of people
  878. hush
    become quiet or still; fall silent
  879. drench
    cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
  880. anew
    again, but in a new or different way
  881. rodent
    a mammal having two pairs of ever-growing front teeth for gnawing
  882. weed
    any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
  883. thorn
    a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
  884. screen out
    examine in order to test suitability
  885. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  886. sallow
    unhealthy looking
  887. placate
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  888. ignite
    cause to start burning
  889. dub
    new sounds added to a soundtrack
  890. vex
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  891. indispensable
    essential
  892. come about
    come to pass
  893. tender
    easy to cut or chew
  894. adorn
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  895. parapet
    a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
  896. distort
    twist and press out of shape
  897. devastate
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  898. apposite
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
  899. Bond
    United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940)
  900. Marsh
    United States painter (1898-1954)
  901. bight
    a bend or curve (especially in a coastline)
  902. bewitch
    cast a spell over someone or something
  903. pearl
    a smooth round structure in the shell of a clam or oyster
  904. suicide
    the act of killing yourself
  905. blunt
    not sharp (used of a knife or other blade)
  906. discretion
    power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
  907. soul
    the immaterial part of a person
  908. trap
    a device in which something can be caught and penned
  909. Foster
    United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
  910. decimal
    a number in a system based on ten
  911. complexion
    texture and appearance of the skin of the face
  912. circumscribe
    draw a geometric figure around another figure
  913. foggy
    filled or abounding with fog or mist
  914. turnip
    a plant having a large, fleshy, edible white or yellow root
  915. fictitious
    formed or conceived by the imagination
  916. breakthrough
    the act of making an important discovery
  917. run around
    play boisterously
  918. scarlet
    a variable vivid red color, sometimes with an orange tinge
  919. misdeed
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
  920. credence
    the mental attitude that something is believable
  921. bibliophile
    someone who loves and usually collects books
  922. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  923. detached
    no longer connected or joined
  924. cohesion
    the state of sticking together
  925. animate
    make lively
  926. fugitive
    someone who is sought by law officers
  927. chromatic
    being, having, or characterized by color
  928. soot
    black powder formed when fuel such as wood or coal is burned
  929. gland
    a small organ that synthesizes and secretes chemicals
  930. oar
    an implement used to propel or steer a boat
  931. oat
    annual grass of Europe and North Africa
  932. tilted
    departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
  933. tell apart
    detect with the senses
  934. womb
    a hollow muscular organ in which a developing fetus grows
  935. get along
    have a smooth or friendly relationship
  936. turn on
    cause to operate by flipping a switch
  937. surmount
    get on top of; deal with successfully
  938. intrepid
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  939. stunt
    check the growth or development of
  940. cognition
    the psychological result of perception and reasoning
  941. blossom
    a flower or cluster of flowers on a plant
  942. breezy
    abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
  943. scorch
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
  944. dubiety
    the state of being unsure of something
  945. missile
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a target
  946. hectic
    marked by intense activity or agitation
  947. blister
    an elevation of the skin filled with fluid
  948. dazzle
    cause to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
  949. coiffeur
    a man hairdresser
  950. apparel
    clothing in general
  951. levee
    an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing
  952. lullaby
    a quiet song intended to help a child go to sleep
  953. convention
    the act of meeting formally
  954. insolent
    marked by casual disrespect
  955. tortoise
    a land turtle with clawed limbs
  956. bizarre
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  957. momentous
    of very great significance
  958. bleak
    unpleasantly cold and damp
  959. chandelier
    an ornate branched lighting fixture
  960. captive
    a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
  961. altogether
    to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent
  962. aslant
    over or across in a slanting direction
  963. facade
    the front of a building
  964. natality
    the number of babies born during a specific period within a population
  965. pedestal
    an architectural support or base
  966. junk
    the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
  967. flounder
    move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
  968. Firth
    English linguist who contributed to linguistic semantics and to prosodic phonology and who was noted for his insistence on studying both sound and meaning in context (1890-1960)
  969. hurl
    throw forcefully
  970. cud
    food of a ruminant regurgitated to be chewed again
  971. vale
    a valley
  972. rudimentary
    being in the earliest stages of development
  973. innumerable
    too many to be counted
  974. mimic
    imitate, especially for satirical effect
  975. illicit
    contrary to accepted morality or convention
  976. sarcasm
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  977. once in a while
    now and then or here and there
  978. murmur
    a low continuous indistinct sound
  979. at least
    not less than
  980. at once
    without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
  981. at times
    now and then or here and there
  982. rifle
    a firearm with a long barrel
  983. in no time
    in a relatively short time
  984. scrupulous
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  985. blizzard
    a weather event with widespread snowfall and strong winds
  986. cell
    the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
  987. venial
    warranting only temporal punishment
  988. Pound
    United States writer who lived in Europe
  989. bowel
    the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
  990. stopover
    a stopping place on a journey
  991. slime
    any thick, viscous matter
  992. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  993. betimes
    in good time
  994. step down
    give up or retire from a position
  995. wind up
    coil the spring of a device by turning a stem
  996. reprimand
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  997. endear
    make attractive or lovable
  998. brine
    a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling
  999. pass out
    give to several people
  1000. run across
    come together
  1001. naval
    connected with an organization of military vessels
  1002. nautical
    relating to ships or navigation
  1003. quandary
    state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
  1004. cede
    give over
  1005. jostle
    make one's way by pushing or shoving
  1006. encephalitis
    inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus
  1007. serene
    not agitated
  1008. vole
    any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae (especially of genus Microtus) having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows
  1009. chisel
    an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
  1010. incise
    make a depression in by carving or cutting
  1011. by the way
    introducing a different topic; in point of fact
  1012. check out
    examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
  1013. scar
    a mark left by the healing of injured tissue
  1014. conceal
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  1015. fragrant
    pleasant-smelling
  1016. vapor
    a visible suspension in the air of particles of a substance
  1017. verdict
    findings of a jury on issues submitted to it for decision
  1018. pursue
    follow in an effort to capture
  1019. entail
    have as a logical consequence
  1020. anomaly
    deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule
  1021. plenary
    full in all respects
  1022. cipher
    a secret method of writing
  1023. mural
    a painting that is applied to a wall surface
  1024. reconcile
    come to terms
  1025. raid
    a sudden short attack
  1026. heed
    careful attention
  1027. asylum
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  1028. thrill
    something that causes a sudden intense feeling
  1029. trench
    any long ditch cut in the ground
  1030. pillage
    steal goods; take as spoils
  1031. emancipation
    freeing someone from the control of another
  1032. plow
    a farm tool for breaking up or turning over soil
  1033. switchboard
    telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords
  1034. efface
    remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
  1035. betray
    deliver to an enemy by treachery
  1036. enhance
    increase
  1037. racecourse
    a course over which races are run
  1038. celebrated
    widely known and esteemed
  1039. dividers
  1040. forename
    the name that precedes the surname
  1041. tweezer
    a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping
  1042. sympathetic
    expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings
  1043. remnant
    a small part remaining after the main part no longer exists
  1044. retaliate
    make a counterattack and return like for like
  1045. outburst
    an unrestrained expression of emotion
  1046. affection
    a positive feeling of liking
  1047. bovine
    any of various wild or domestic cattle
  1048. concoction
    the act of creating something by compounding or mixing
  1049. prudent
    marked by sound judgment
  1050. riot
    a state of disorder involving group violence
  1051. starve
    die of food deprivation
  1052. brutal
    resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
  1053. inept
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  1054. amateur
    someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
  1055. hostile
    characterized by enmity or ill will
  1056. witticism
    a message whose ingenuity has the power to evoke laughter
  1057. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
  1058. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  1059. look up to
    feel admiration for
  1060. surrealistic
    characterized by fantastic and incongruous imagery
  1061. rum
    liquor distilled from fermented molasses
  1062. nocturnal
    belonging to or active during the night
  1063. fossil
    the remains of a plant or animal from a past geological age
  1064. witch
    a female sorcerer or magician
  1065. perpetual
    continuing forever or indefinitely
  1066. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  1067. tap
    strike lightly
  1068. facsimile
    an exact copy or reproduction
  1069. burrow
    a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
  1070. damp
    slightly wet
  1071. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  1072. let up
    become less in amount or intensity
  1073. bustle
    move or cause to move energetically or busily
  1074. brusque
    rudely abrupt or blunt in speech or manner
  1075. gossip
    light informal conversation for social occasions
  1076. collusion
    secret agreement
  1077. loathe
    dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
  1078. abashed
    feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
  1079. insane
    afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
  1080. Caterpillar
    a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
  1081. magnificent
    characterized by grandeur
  1082. burglary
    entering a building unlawfully intending to commit a felony
  1083. diminutive
    very small
  1084. clap
    strike one's hands together
  1085. snapshot
    an informal photograph
  1086. litigant
    a party to a lawsuit
  1087. synopsis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
  1088. buddy
    a close friend who accompanies his mates in their activities
  1089. condemn
    express strong disapproval of
  1090. cavalry
    troops trained to fight on horseback
  1091. sprain
    twist suddenly so as to wrench
  1092. conveyance
    something that serves as a means of transportation
  1093. vomit
    the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
  1094. loaf
    a shaped mass of baked bread
  1095. meddle
    intrude in other people's affairs or business
  1096. slash
    cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete
  1097. ten
    the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one
  1098. engrossed
    giving or marked by complete attention to
  1099. convulsion
    a violent uncontrollable contraction of muscles
  1100. inanity
    the quality of being meaningless or foolish
  1101. behold
    see with attention
  1102. outlandish
    noticeably or extremely unconventional or unusual
  1103. wanton
    a lewd or immoral person
  1104. setter
    one who puts written material into type
  1105. bulge
    swell or protrude outwards
  1106. skeptical
    marked by or given to doubt
  1107. Mantle
    United States baseball player (1931-1997)
  1108. sturdy
    having rugged physical strength
  1109. crave
    have an appetite or great desire for
  1110. pewter
    any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
  1111. outfit
    a set of clothing
  1112. gem
    a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
  1113. ornate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  1114. bulk
    the property possessed by a large mass
  1115. funnel
    a conically shaped utensil with a narrow tube at one end
  1116. hold up
    be the physical support of; carry the weight of
  1117. seclude
    keep away from others
  1118. defy
    resist or confront with resistance
  1119. faker
    a person who makes deceitful pretenses
  1120. improvise
    manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
  1121. hag
    an ugly evil-looking old woman
  1122. enigma
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
  1123. brag
    show off
  1124. hush up
    cause to be quiet or not talk
  1125. torch
    a light usually carried in the hand
  1126. membrane
    a sheet of tissue that lines or connects organs or cells
  1127. dry run
    a practice session in preparation for a public performance
  1128. amenity
    something that provides value, pleasure, or convenience
  1129. poster
    a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
  1130. novice
    someone new to a field or activity
  1131. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
  1132. quadruped
    an animal especially a mammal having four limbs
  1133. magnify
    increase in size, volume or significance
  1134. plump
    sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
  1135. catch on
    understand, usually after some initial difficulty
  1136. mummy
    a body that is embalmed, dried, and wrapped for burial
  1137. tessellated
    decorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone
  1138. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  1139. verdant
    characterized by abundance of vegetation and green foliage
  1140. vernacular
    the everyday speech of the people
  1141. ontology
    the metaphysical study of the nature of being and existence
  1142. obdurate
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  1143. nadir
    the lowest point of anything
  1144. sequester
    keep away from others
  1145. simian
    relating to or resembling an ape or a monkey
  1146. magnanimous
    noble and generous in spirit
  1147. magnum opus
    a creator's greatest work of art or literature
  1148. malapropism
    misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
  1149. ostracism
    the act of excluding someone from society by general consent
  1150. solicitous
    full of anxiety and concern
  1151. sordid
    foul and run-down and repulsive
  1152. salutary
    tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
  1153. sanguine
    confidently optimistic and cheerful
  1154. manifesto
    a public declaration of intentions
  1155. Martial
    Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)
  1156. Lothario
    a successful womanizer
  1157. ludicrous
    inviting ridicule
  1158. indignant
    angered at something unjust or wrong
  1159. ineffable
    defying expression or description
  1160. edify
    make understand
  1161. effete
    excessively self-indulgent, affected, or decadent
  1162. egocentric
    limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
  1163. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  1164. empirical
    derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
  1165. encomium
    a formal expression of praise
  1166. truculent
    defiantly aggressive
  1167. twiddle
    turn in a twisting or spinning motion
  1168. umpteenth
    last in an indefinitely numerous series
  1169. tautological
    characterized by unnecessary repetition
  1170. tenable
    based on sound reasoning or evidence
  1171. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  1172. protocol
    forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by officials
  1173. puerile
    displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
  1174. purported
  1175. pristine
    immaculately clean and unused
  1176. prodigal
    recklessly wasteful
  1177. hedonism
    an ethical system that values the pursuit of pleasure
  1178. heresy
    a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
  1179. histrionic
    overly dramatic or emotional
  1180. hydrophobia
    a morbid fear of water
  1181. hypothermia
    subnormal body temperature
  1182. idiosyncrasy
    a behavioral attribute peculiar to an individual
  1183. imbroglio
    an intricate and confusing interpersonal situation
  1184. immodest
    having or showing an exaggerated opinion of yourself
  1185. gainsay
    take exception to
  1186. genuflect
    bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
  1187. victual
    any substance that can be used as food
  1188. vituperate
    spread negative information about
  1189. virulent
    extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
  1190. demagogue
    a leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions
  1191. debacle
    a sudden and complete disaster
  1192. decimate
    kill in large numbers
  1193. decorum
    propriety in manners and conduct
  1194. cusp
    the point of transition when something happens or changes
  1195. dalliance
    the act of delaying and playing instead of working
  1196. dauntless
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  1197. corroborate
    give evidence for
  1198. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  1199. contentious
    showing an inclination to disagree
  1200. contumacious
    willfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
  1201. confluence
    a place where things merge or flow together
  1202. congenital
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  1203. comatose
    in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness
  1204. compendium
    a publication containing a variety of works
  1205. conciliatory
    making or willing to make concessions
  1206. coalesce
    fuse or cause to come together
  1207. cogent
    powerfully persuasive
  1208. chronic
    long-lasting or characterized by long suffering
  1209. circumlocution
    an indirect way of expressing something
  1210. charisma
    personal attractiveness that enables you to influence others
  1211. caustic
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  1212. Calliope
    (Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry
  1213. candor
    the quality of being honest and straightforward
  1214. capitulate
    surrender under agreed conditions
  1215. bicameral
    consisting of two chambers
  1216. bilk
    cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
  1217. bombast
    pompous or pretentious talk or writing
  1218. bravura
    brilliant and showy technical skill
  1219. bucolic
    devoted to raising sheep or cattle
  1220. cabal
    a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue
  1221. bequest
    a gift of personal property by will
  1222. bastion
    projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
  1223. beget
    have children
  1224. baleful
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  1225. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  1226. arcane
    requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
  1227. archetype
    something that serves as a model
  1228. artifice
    the use of deception or trickery
  1229. aficionado
    a serious devotee of some activity, genre, or performer
  1230. apotheose
    deify or glorify
  1231. anthropomorphic
    suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things
  1232. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  1233. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
  1234. anguish
    extreme distress of body or mind
  1235. ambivalent
    uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
  1236. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  1237. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  1238. acerbic
    sour or bitter in taste
  1239. acumen
    shrewdness shown by keen insight
  1240. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  1241. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  1242. aberration
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  1243. wizen
    lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
  1244. Yahoo
    a widely used search engine for the web that finds information, news, images, products, finance
  1245. Pyrrhic victory
    a victory that is won by incurring terrible losses
  1246. quantum
    the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property
  1247. quisling
    someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force
  1248. raiment
    especially fine or decorative clothing
  1249. rancor
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  1250. raucous
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  1251. parsimonious
    excessively unwilling to spend
  1252. sylvan
    relating to or characteristic of wooded regions
  1253. tandem
    an arrangement of objects or persons one behind another
  1254. tantalize
    harass with persistent teasing or baiting
  1255. ribald
    humorously vulgar
  1256. rubric
    category name
  1257. volition
    the act of making a choice
  1258. wanderlust
    very strong or irresistible impulse to travel
  1259. fecund
    capable of producing offspring or vegetation
  1260. feline
    of or relating to cats
  1261. fetter
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  1262. facile
    arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
  1263. enervate
    weaken physically, mentally, or morally
  1264. enormity
    the quality of extreme wickedness
  1265. Epicurean
    of Epicurus or epicureanism
  1266. eccentric
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  1267. equinox
    when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator
  1268. guy
    an informal term for a youth or man
  1269. espouse
    choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.
  1270. euphemism
    an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
  1271. secular
    someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
  1272. schism
    division of a group into opposing factions
  1273. static
    not in physical motion
  1274. stealth
    the act of moving in a quiet or secretive way to avoid being noticed
  1275. stymie
    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  1276. svelte
    being of delicate or slender build
  1277. evanescent
    short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear
  1278. exhume
    dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
  1279. exorcize
    expel through adjuration or prayers
  1280. paean
    a hymn of praise
  1281. paltry
    contemptibly small in amount or size
  1282. paradigm
    a standard or typical example
  1283. perjury
    criminal offense of making false statements under oath
  1284. pettifogger
    someone who argues over unimportant details
  1285. propensity
    a natural inclination
  1286. grist
    grain intended to be or that has been ground
  1287. harangue
    a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
  1288. flotsam
    the floating wreckage of a ship
  1289. forsake
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  1290. distend
    cause to expand as if by internal pressure
  1291. Draconian
    imposing a harsh code of laws
  1292. megalopolis
    a very large urban complex
  1293. insouciance
    a casual or lighthearted feeling of unconcern
  1294. liaison
    a means of communication between groups
  1295. lissome
    moving and bending with ease
  1296. pragmatic
    concerned with practical matters
  1297. prerogative
    a right reserved exclusively by a person or group
  1298. plebiscite
    a vote determining public opinion on a question
  1299. repartee
    adroitness and cleverness in reply
  1300. reticent
    reluctant to draw attention to yourself
  1301. meticulous
    marked by precise accordance with details
  1302. milieu
    the environmental condition
  1303. misogyny
    hatred of women
  1304. mortify
    cause to feel shame
  1305. mundane
    found in the ordinary course of events
  1306. lachrymose
    showing sorrow
  1307. lapidary
    relating to precious stones or the art of working with them
  1308. latent
    potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
  1309. ipso facto
    by the fact itself
  1310. iridescence
    the visual property of having lustrous, varying colors
  1311. regicide
    the act of killing a king
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