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  1. outmode
    make unfashionable, outdated, or obsolete
  2. resurge
    rise again
  3. malapropism
    misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
  4. unbridle
    remove the bridle from (a horse or mule)
  5. stratify
    form, arrange, or deposit in layers
  6. jingoist
    an extreme bellicose nationalist
  7. unfrock
    divest of the frock; of church officials
  8. verbalize
    express in speech
  9. scad
    any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae
  10. podiatrist
    a specialist in care for the feet
  11. pyromaniac
    a person with a mania for setting things on fire
  12. rarefy
    lessen the density or solidity of
  13. mottle
    mark with spots or blotches of different color
  14. ossify
    become bony
  15. limerick
    a humorous rhymed verse form of five lines
  16. predetermine
    establish beforehand
  17. lionize
    assign great social importance to
  18. variegate
    make something more diverse and varied
  19. primp
    dress or groom with elaborate care
  20. premeditate
    consider, ponder, or plan beforehand
  21. lilliputian
    very small
  22. scavenge
    clean refuse from
  23. neologism
    a newly invented word or phrase
  24. malingerer
    someone shirking duty by feigning illness or incapacity
  25. killjoy
    someone who spoils the pleasure of others
  26. superimpose
    place on top of
  27. lummox
    an awkward, foolish person
  28. levitate
    cause to rise in the air and float
  29. tightwad
    a miserly person
  30. minutia
    a small or minor detail
  31. reparable
    capable of being rectified
  32. numismatist
    a collector and student of money, especially coins
  33. tendentious
    having a strong bias, especially a controversial one
  34. obfuscate
    make obscure or unclear
  35. masochist
    someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
  36. rhapsodize
    say with great enthusiasm
  37. narcissist
    someone who is excessively self-centered
  38. mortician
    one whose business is the management of funerals
  39. polarize
    cause to divide into conflicting positions
  40. ostracize
    expel from a community or group
  41. matriculate
    enroll as a student
  42. preempt
    acquire for oneself before others can do so
  43. mesmerize
    attract strongly, as if with a magnet
  44. pulchritude
    physical beauty, especially of a woman
  45. suborn
    incite to commit a crime or an evil deed
  46. propellant
    any substance that moves forward with force
  47. treacly
    overly sweet
  48. utopia
    ideally perfect state
  49. nonplus
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  50. repercussion
    a remote or indirect consequence of some action
  51. ravel
    disentangle or separate out
  52. kleptomaniac
    someone with an irrational urge to steal
  53. remediable
    capable of being corrected or redressed
  54. tautological
    characterized by unnecessary repetition
  55. recidivism
    habitual relapse into crime
  56. nauseate
    upset and make ill
  57. unstinting
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  58. outskirt
    a part of the city far removed from the center
  59. swelter
    be uncomfortably hot
  60. vaporize
    turn into gas
  61. proselytize
    convert or try to convert someone to another religion
  62. pterodactyl
    extinct flying reptile
  63. smolder
    burn slowly and without a flame
  64. scintillate
    emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
  65. voyeur
    a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or organs of others
  66. renege
    fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
  67. perturb
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried
  68. sophisticate
    a person who is cultured and has worldly experience
  69. pachyderm
    a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant or hippo
  70. saboteur
    someone who deliberately destroys or disrupts something
  71. shamble
    walk by dragging one's feet
  72. roil
    make turbid by stirring up the sediments of
  73. peregrination
    traveling or wandering around
  74. monochromatic
    having or appearing to have only one color
  75. ramify
    have or develop complicating consequences
  76. multifaceted
    having many aspects
  77. perspicacious
    mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
  78. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
  79. machination
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
  80. petrify
    change into stone
  81. slither
    pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly
  82. overbear
    bear too much
  83. spartan
    unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
  84. skimp
    work hastily or carelessly
  85. serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  86. maladroit
    not quick or skillful in action or thought
  87. pejorative
    expressing disapproval
  88. sequester
    keep away from others
  89. refurbish
    improve the appearance or functionality of
  90. ramification
    a consequence, especially one that causes complications
  91. spangle
    adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material
  92. peccadillo
    a petty misdeed
  93. raspy
    unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
  94. poseur
    a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not
  95. stymie
    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  96. polygamist
    someone married to two or more people at the same time
  97. shyster
    a person who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods
  98. molt
    cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
  99. permeable
    allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
  100. procrastinate
    waste time or postpone doing what one should be doing
  101. traduce
    speak unfavorably about
  102. preen
    clean with one's bill
  103. slapdash
    marked by great carelessness
  104. schematic
    represented in simplified or symbolic form
  105. parch
    cause to wither from exposure to heat
  106. xenophobia
    a fear of foreigners or strangers
  107. propulsive
    having the power to move forward with force
  108. truncate
    make shorter as if by cutting off
  109. palpitate
    beat rapidly
  110. predispose
    make susceptible
  111. insularity
    lack of openness to new ideas; narrow-mindedness
  112. perforate
    make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
  113. negate
    make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
  114. misconstrue
    interpret in the wrong way
  115. pulverize
    make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
  116. modulate
    fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
  117. tantalize
    harass with persistent teasing or baiting
  118. undulate
    move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
  119. prevaricate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
  120. inure
    cause to accept or become hardened to
  121. thespian
    a theatrical performer
  122. linchpin
    a central cohesive source of support and stability
  123. proscribe
    command against
  124. rejuvenate
    make younger or more youthful
  125. stultify
    deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
  126. pummel
    strike, usually with the fist
  127. matriarch
    a female head of a family or tribe
  128. validate
    confirm the legal force of
  129. tautology
    useless repetition
  130. jettison
    throw away, of something encumbering
  131. throe
    hard or painful trouble or struggle
  132. inundate
    fill or cover completely, usually with water
  133. stupefy
    make someone dazed or foolish
  134. pastiche
    a work of art that imitates the style of some previous work
  135. winnow
    the act of separating grain from chaff
  136. turncoat
    a disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause
  137. obstetrician
    a physician specializing in childbirth
  138. mnemonic
    of or relating to the practice of aiding the memory
  139. spatula
    a hand tool with a thin flexible blade
  140. rationalize
    employ logic or reason
  141. shard
    a broken piece of a brittle artifact
  142. paleontology
    the earth science that studies fossil organisms
  143. multilingual
    using or knowing more than one language
  144. malfeasance
    wrongful conduct by a public official
  145. oaf
    an awkward, foolish person
  146. oscillate
    move or swing from side to side regularly
  147. optician
    a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
  148. moodiness
    a sullen gloomy feeling
  149. myopic
    unable to see distant objects clearly
  150. uninhibited
    not restrained
  151. patina
    a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal
  152. lachrymose
    showing sorrow
  153. truculence
    stubborn and defiant aggressiveness
  154. wastrel
    someone who squanders resources or time
  155. waffle
    a batter cake baked and pressed between two patterned metal plates
  156. synoptic
    presenting a summary or general view of a whole
  157. tensile
    of or relating to physical stress or strain
  158. salacious
    suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
  159. marsupial
    a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young
  160. lechery
    unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity
  161. stigmatize
    condemn or openly brand as disgraceful
  162. relegate
    assign to a lower position
  163. vertex
    the highest point of something
  164. lexicographer
    a compiler or writer of a dictionary
  165. laceration
    the act of tearing irregularly
  166. montage
    the technique of splicing together different sections of film to convey an idea
  167. perquisite
    an incidental benefit for certain types of employment
  168. vituperative
    marked by harshly abusive criticism
  169. swathe
    wrap in or as if in strips of cloth
  170. raconteur
    a person skilled in telling anecdotes
  171. rile
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  172. skinflint
    a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
  173. insulate
    surround with material to protect from heat, cold, or noise
  174. proclivity
    a natural inclination
  175. wispy
    thin and weak
  176. serrate
    notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
  177. panache
    distinctive and stylish elegance
  178. malodorous
    having an unpleasant smell
  179. sheathe
    enclose with a protective covering
  180. rankle
    make resentful or angry
  181. retrench
    tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
  182. seep
    pass gradually or leak or as if through small openings
  183. vilify
    spread negative information about
  184. intransigence
    stubborn refusal to compromise or change
  185. suffragist
    an advocate of the extension of voting rights
  186. verbose
    using or containing too many words
  187. queasy
    causing or able to cause nausea
  188. thematic
    relating to or constituting a topic of discourse
  189. ornithologist
    a zoologist who studies feathered animals
  190. nemesis
    a personal foe or rival that cannot be easily defeated
  191. pragmatist
    an adherent of a theory of observable practical consequences
  192. leery
    openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
  193. summation
    calculating the total of two or more numbers
  194. stricture
    a principle that restricts the extent of something
  195. lackadaisical
    idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
  196. sartorial
    of or relating to tailoring or clothing
  197. waggish
    witty or joking
  198. solecism
    a socially awkward or tactless act
  199. mendacious
    given to lying
  200. mystify
    be puzzling or bewildering to
  201. saturate
    infuse or fill completely
  202. sycophant
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  203. seethe
    foam as if boiling
  204. prurient
    characterized by lust
  205. swill
    drink large quantities of
  206. ventriloquist
    a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy
  207. intelligentsia
    an educated elite
  208. snicker
    laugh quietly
  209. musky
    resembling the smell of a deer secretion or odorous perfume
  210. muggy
    hot or warm and humid
  211. vitriolic
    harsh, bitter, or malicious in tone
  212. reprise
    a repetition of a short musical passage
  213. temporize
    draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  214. sacrosanct
    treated as if holy and kept free from violation or criticism
  215. snivel
    cry or whine with snuffling
  216. subliminal
    below the threshold of conscious perception
  217. responsiveness
    the quality of reacting quickly
  218. sphinx
    a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head
  219. ruminate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  220. ornithology
    the branch of zoology that studies birds
  221. metallurgical
    of or relating to the science and technology of metals
  222. raze
    tear down so as to make flat with the ground
  223. somnambulist
    someone who walks about in their sleep
  224. odyssey
    a long wandering and eventful journey
  225. simper
    smile in an insincere, unnatural, or coy way
  226. malcontent
    dissatisfied as toward authority
  227. monolithic
    imposing in size or bulk or solidity
  228. nepotism
    favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power
  229. ratiocination
    the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning
  230. prehensile
    adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object
  231. simian
    relating to or resembling an ape or a monkey
  232. psyche
    that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
  233. plutocracy
    a political system governed by the wealthy people
  234. protean
    taking on different forms
  235. rotundity
    the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
  236. tantrum
    a display of bad temper
  237. nihilist
    someone who rejects all theories of morality
  238. suture
    a seam used in surgery
  239. soporific
    inducing sleep
  240. preeminent
    greatest in importance, degree, or significance
  241. jabber
    talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
  242. transmute
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
  243. miasma
    an unwholesome atmosphere
  244. whinny
    the characteristic sounds made by a horse
  245. vacuous
    devoid of matter
  246. tangential
    of superficial relevance if any
  247. jaundiced
    affected by yellowing of the skin
  248. whittle
    cut small bits or pare shavings from
  249. sedulous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  250. satiate
    fill to satisfaction
  251. shackle
    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom
  252. madrigal
    an unaccompanied partsong for several voices
  253. renovate
    restore to a previous or better condition
  254. retroactive
    affecting things past
  255. reaper
    someone who helps to gather the harvest
  256. omnivorous
    feeding on both plants and animals
  257. opportunist
    a person who places expediency above principle
  258. protract
    lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
  259. skulk
    lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
  260. mawkish
    very sentimental or emotional
  261. toady
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  262. invigorate
    give life or energy to
  263. necromancy
    conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying
  264. opalescent
    having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
  265. unprepossessing
    creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression
  266. meander
    move or cause to move in a winding or curving course
  267. noncommittal
    refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action
  268. promulgate
    state or announce
  269. proponent
    a person who argues for a cause or puts forward an idea
  270. mutability
    the quality of being capable of change
  271. tarantula
    large southern European spider
  272. tactile
    of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
  273. legerdemain
    an illusory feat
  274. mellifluous
    pleasing to the ear
  275. optimum
    most desirable possible under a restriction
  276. multiform
    occurring in or having many shapes or appearances
  277. outmoded
    no longer in fashion
  278. prolixity
    boring verbosity
  279. pediatrician
    a medical specialist in the care of children
  280. protrude
    extend out or project in space
  281. stodgy
    excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull
  282. turpitude
    a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
  283. pomposity
    lack of elegance from being puffed up with vanity
  284. permeate
    spread or diffuse through
  285. kudos
    an expression of approval and commendation
  286. maim
    injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration
  287. pedagogy
    the profession of a teacher
  288. viscous
    having a relatively high resistance to flow
  289. wizardry
    exceptional creative ability
  290. loll
    be lazy or idle
  291. potable
    suitable for drinking
  292. maul
    injure badly
  293. seamy
    morally degraded
  294. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
  295. sadistic
    deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on another
  296. quip
    a witty saying
  297. maniacal
    wildly disordered
  298. valedictory
    a farewell oration
  299. largess
    liberality in bestowing gifts
  300. striate
    marked with stripes
  301. witticism
    a message whose ingenuity has the power to evoke laughter
  302. paradigm
    a standard or typical example
  303. sanctimonious
    excessively or hypocritically pious
  304. unearth
    recover through digging
  305. recapitulate
    summarize briefly
  306. recuperate
    restore to good health or strength
  307. verisimilitude
    the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true
  308. rescind
    cancel officially
  309. misrepresent
    describe or present falsely
  310. propinquity
    the property of being close together
  311. protuberance
    something that bulges out or projects from its surroundings
  312. pugnacity
    a natural disposition to be hostile
  313. minuscule
    very small
  314. prude
    a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum
  315. lampoon
    ridicule with satire
  316. irrefutable
    impossible to deny or disprove
  317. martinet
    someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
  318. personable
    pleasant in manner and appearance
  319. sully
    make dirty or spotty
  320. paean
    a hymn of praise
  321. wheedle
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  322. pugilist
    someone who fights with fists for sport
  323. somnolent
    inclined to or marked by drowsiness
  324. splice
    join the ends of
  325. monosyllabic
    having or consisting of only one vowel or vowel-like sound
  326. saccharine
    overly sweet
  327. misnomer
    an incorrect or unsuitable name
  328. vignette
    a brief literary description
  329. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  330. nuance
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
  331. waylay
    wait in hiding to attack
  332. pusillanimous
    lacking in courage, strength, and resolution
  333. requiem
    a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
  334. rehabilitate
    restore someone to a good state of health or reputation
  335. invert
    turn inside out or upside down
  336. verbiage
    overabundance of words
  337. stipulate
    make an express demand or provision in an agreement
  338. pander
    yield to; give satisfaction to
  339. sluggard
    an idle slothful person
  340. sibling
    a person's brother or sister
  341. talon
    a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
  342. onus
    a burdensome or difficult concern
  343. spatial
    pertaining to the expanse in which things are located
  344. subjugate
    make subservient; force to submit or subdue
  345. mannered
    having unnatural behavioral attributes
  346. recrimination
    mutual accusations
  347. rummage
    search haphazardly
  348. liquidate
    eliminate a debt by paying it off
  349. slipshod
    marked by great carelessness
  350. turgid
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  351. liniment
    a topical liquid that relieves muscle stiffness and pain
  352. rebuttal
    the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary argument
  353. quaff
    swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
  354. theocracy
    a political unit governed by a deity
  355. recant
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  356. unconscionable
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  357. tundra
    a vast treeless plain where subsoil is permanently frozen
  358. polyglot
    a person who speaks more than one language
  359. nullify
    declare invalid
  360. malleable
    capable of being shaped or bent
  361. reciprocate
    act, feel, or give mutually or in return
  362. salubrious
    promoting health
  363. misanthrope
    someone who dislikes people in general
  364. underscore
    give extra weight to
  365. invasive
    gradually intrusive without right or permission
  366. predator
    any animal that lives by preying on other animals
  367. obstreperous
    noisily and stubbornly defiant
  368. panacea
    hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases
  369. jocose
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  370. obtrude
    push to thrust outward
  371. unwitting
    not aware or knowing
  372. invalidate
    make no longer acceptable for use
  373. slake
    satisfy, as thirst
  374. jaundice
    yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes
  375. reimburse
    pay back for some expense incurred
  376. vendetta
    a blood feud between members of opposing parties
  377. venerate
    regard with feelings of respect and reverence
  378. interloper
    someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another
  379. malediction
    the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil
  380. malaise
    a feeling of mild sickness or depression
  381. olfactory
    of or relating to the sense of smell
  382. polemical
    of or involving dispute or controversy
  383. pertinacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  384. replicate
    reproduce or make an exact copy of
  385. sunder
    break apart or in two, using violence
  386. sybarite
    a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
  387. pellucid
    transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
  388. portend
    indicate by signs
  389. propound
    put forward, as of an idea
  390. nutrient
    any substance that can be metabolized to give energy
  391. panoramic
    as from an altitude or distance
  392. rancid
    having an offensive smell or taste
  393. riveting
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
  394. meddlesome
    intrusive in an offensive manner
  395. neophyte
    a participant with no experience with an activity
  396. nonentity
    a person of no influence
  397. irretrievable
    impossible to recover or recoup or overcome
  398. orient
    the eastern hemisphere
  399. pandemic
    existing everywhere
  400. retentive
    having the capacity to hold something
  401. visceral
    relating to or affecting the internal organs
  402. perpetrate
    perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
  403. qualm
    uneasiness about the fitness of an action
  404. paranoia
    a mental disorder characterized by delusions of persecution
  405. microcosm
    a miniature model of something
  406. serrated
    notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
  407. surrogate
    someone or something that takes the place of another
  408. opiate
    a narcotic drug
  409. palliate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  410. outstrip
    go far ahead of
  411. regale
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
  412. underlie
    be underneath
  413. titter
    laugh nervously
  414. sleight
    adroitness in using the hands
  415. jostle
    make one's way by pushing or shoving
  416. remiss
    failing in what duty requires
  417. verve
    an energetic style
  418. kinetic
    relating to the motion of material bodies and their forces
  419. lackluster
    not having brilliance or vitality
  420. litany
    a prayer consisting of a series of invocations by the priest with responses from the congregation
  421. laggard
    someone who takes more time than necessary
  422. whelp
    young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
  423. supplicate
    ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer
  424. sententious
    concise and full of meaning
  425. ogle
    stare or look at, especially with amorous intentions
  426. kaleidoscope
    an optical toy in a tube
  427. scurry
    move about or proceed hurriedly
  428. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  429. unerringly
    without making errors
  430. trinket
    a small cheap ornament, knickknack, or piece of jewelry
  431. smirk
    smile in a mocking or condescending way
  432. sinecure
    a job that involves minimal duties
  433. malefactor
    someone who has committed a crime
  434. revile
    spread negative information about
  435. tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
  436. milieu
    the environmental condition
  437. obsessive
    characterized by an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation
  438. unrequited
    not returned in kind
  439. truism
    an obvious statement of fact
  440. reiterate
    say, state, or perform again
  441. recast
    mold again
  442. paucity
    an insufficient quantity or number
  443. substantiate
    establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
  444. solder
    join or fuse with an alloy
  445. plummet
    drop sharply
  446. typhoon
    a tropical cyclone in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
  447. whet
    sharpen by rubbing
  448. quagmire
    a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
  449. iota
    a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
  450. purveyor
    someone who supplies provisions, especially food
  451. lout
    an awkward, foolish person
  452. witless
    lacking sense or understanding or judgment
  453. quibble
    evade the truth of a point by raising irrelevant objections
  454. irremediable
    impossible to correct or redress
  455. modicum
    a small or moderate or token amount
  456. interrogate
    pose a series of questions to
  457. quintessence
    the most typical example or representative of a type
  458. moribund
    being on the point of death
  459. viscid
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  460. saturnine
    bitter or scornful
  461. jubilation
    a feeling of extreme joy
  462. maelstrom
    a powerful circular current of water
  463. mortify
    cause to feel shame
  464. prognosis
    a prediction of the course of a disease
  465. nadir
    the lowest point of anything
  466. surreptitious
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  467. vise
    a holding device attached to a workbench
  468. totter
    move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
  469. pariah
    a person who is rejected from society or home
  470. introspective
    given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
  471. postulate
    maintain or assert
  472. succinct
    briefly giving the gist of something
  473. seismic
    subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
  474. stereotype
    a conventional or formulaic conception or image
  475. prescience
    the power to foresee the future
  476. pundit
    an expert who publicly gives opinions via mass media
  477. skeptic
    someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
  478. stilted
    artificially formal or stiff
  479. lethargic
    deficient in alertness or activity
  480. vertigo
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
  481. irreverence
    a mental attitude showing lack of due respect
  482. scrutinize
    examine carefully for accuracy
  483. slag
    the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
  484. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  485. warble
    sing or play with trills
  486. salvo
    rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
  487. surfeit
    indulge (one's appetite) to satiety
  488. poignancy
    a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
  489. parallelism
    similarity by virtue of corresponding
  490. pacifist
    someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
  491. parsimony
    extreme stinginess
  492. mammal
    a warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin covered with hair
  493. quandary
    state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
  494. wallow
    roll around
  495. unctuous
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  496. testy
    easily irritated or annoyed
  497. periphery
    the outside boundary or surface of something
  498. resilient
    recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
  499. rarefied
    of high moral or intellectual value
  500. outwit
    beat through cleverness
  501. jeopardize
    pose a threat to; present a danger to
  502. jaunt
    a journey taken for pleasure
  503. motif
    a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work
  504. savant
    a learned person
  505. prod
    push against gently
  506. saunter
    walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
  507. limber
    easily bent
  508. unpalatable
    not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind
  509. slothful
    disinclined to work or exertion
  510. proletarian
    belonging to or characteristic of the working class
  511. tantamount
    being essentially equal to something
  512. ramshackle
    in poor or broken-down condition
  513. nettle
    plant having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation
  514. unimpeachable
    beyond doubt or reproach
  515. prate
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  516. unassailable
    impossible to attack
  517. tutelage
    attention and management implying responsibility for safety
  518. pseudonym
    a fake name used to engage in some activity
  519. miserly
    characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
  520. suavity
    the quality of being charming and gracious in manner
  521. subpoena
    a writ issued to compel the attendance of a witness
  522. vapid
    lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
  523. travesty
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  524. multifarious
    having many aspects
  525. simulate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  526. perceptive
    of or relating to awareness via the senses
  527. traumatic
    psychologically painful
  528. recalcitrant
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  529. inverse
    turned backward in order or nature or effect
  530. welter
    a confused multitude of things
  531. remunerative
    for which money is paid
  532. remedial
    tending or intended to rectify or improve
  533. patronize
    provide support for
  534. reprisal
    a retaliatory action against an enemy
  535. secrete
    generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
  536. trajectory
    the path followed by an object moving through space
  537. omniscient
    knowing, seeing, or understanding everything
  538. spate
    a sudden forceful flow
  539. slur
    utter indistinctly
  540. tether
    restraint consisting of a rope or chain
  541. luminary
    a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
  542. perimeter
    a line enclosing a plane area
  543. scapegoat
    someone who is punished for the errors of others
  544. upbraid
    express criticism towards
  545. shoddy
    of inferior workmanship and materials
  546. mote
    a tiny piece of anything
  547. oracular
    of or relating to prophecy or someone who tells the future
  548. problematic
    making great mental demands
  549. titular
    existing in name only
  550. wean
    gradually deprive of mother's milk
  551. repertoire
    the range of skills in a particular field or occupation
  552. ribald
    humorously vulgar
  553. loiter
    linger, remain, or wait around for no apparent reason
  554. quiescent
    being quiet or still or inactive
  555. mercurial
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  556. progenitor
    an ancestor in the direct line
  557. stalemate
    a situation in which no progress can be made
  558. marquee
    large and often sumptuous tent
  559. shear
    cut or cut through with scissors
  560. rancor
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  561. nirvana
    the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation
  562. jocular
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  563. integrate
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
  564. rant
    talk at length in a noisy, excited, or angry manner
  565. rapport
    a relationship of mutual understanding between people
  566. venturesome
    disposed to take risks
  567. shimmer
    shine with a weak or fitful light
  568. lunge
    the act of moving forward suddenly
  569. offhand
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  570. munificent
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  571. peripheral
    on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary
  572. iridescent
    varying in color when seen in different lights
  573. veneer
    coating consisting of a thin layer of wood
  574. rivet
    a heavy metal pin used to fasten two pieces of metal
  575. swindler
    a person who steals by means of deception or fraud
  576. omnipresent
    existing everywhere at once
  577. punctilious
    marked by precise accordance with details
  578. venial
    warranting only temporal punishment
  579. portent
    a sign of something about to happen
  580. thermal
    relating to or associated with heat
  581. rendition
    a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role
  582. leniency
    a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
  583. squander
    spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  584. proliferation
    a rapid increase in number
  585. trenchant
    having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought
  586. noisome
    causing or able to cause nausea
  587. larceny
    the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
  588. torso
    the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
  589. willful
    done by design
  590. prank
    a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
  591. venal
    capable of being corrupted
  592. quadruped
    an animal especially a mammal having four limbs
  593. preternatural
    existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
  594. therapeutic
    tending to cure or restore to health
  595. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  596. vicarious
    experienced at secondhand
  597. pedant
    a person who is preoccupied with rules and learning
  598. provident
    giving something useful for the future
  599. relent
    give in, as to influence or pressure
  600. rectify
    make right or correct
  601. stipend
    a sum of money allotted on a regular basis
  602. invulnerable
    immune to attack; impregnable
  603. rote
    memorization by repetition
  604. mincing
    affectedly dainty or refined
  605. revoke
    cancel officially
  606. lope
    run easily
  607. spry
    moving quickly and lightly
  608. quixotic
    not sensible about practical matters
  609. meticulous
    marked by precise accordance with details
  610. touchy
    difficult to handle; requiring great tact
  611. tractable
    easily managed
  612. presage
    a foreboding about what is about to happen
  613. reek
    give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
  614. mediate
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  615. percussion
    the act of exploding a detonator that explodes when struck
  616. natty
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
  617. rationale
    an explanation of the fundamental reasons
  618. lexicon
    a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words
  619. terminology
    a system of words used to name things in a discipline
  620. penchant
    a strong liking or preference
  621. tryst
    a secret rendezvous, especially a romantic one
  622. migratory
    (of animals) moving seasonally
  623. squabble
    a quarrel about petty points
  624. sportive
    given to merry frolicking
  625. replica
    copy that is not the original
  626. jollity
    feeling jovial and full of good humor
  627. staccato
    (music) separating the notes
  628. libretto
    the words of an opera or musical play
  629. tenet
    a basic principle or belief that is accepted as true
  630. urbane
    showing a high degree of refinement
  631. lugubrious
    excessively mournful
  632. redundant
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  633. malign
    speak unfavorably about
  634. rabid
    marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea
  635. watershed
    a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
  636. nonchalance
    the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care
  637. misapprehension
    an understanding of something that is not correct
  638. verbatim
    using exactly the same words
  639. usurp
    seize and take control without authority
  640. vociferous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  641. obituary
    a notice of someone's death
  642. optimist
    a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
  643. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  644. propitiate
    make peace with
  645. intractable
    difficult to manage or mold
  646. miscellany
    a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
  647. quizzical
    perplexed
  648. manipulate
    influence or control shrewdly or deviously
  649. waive
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
  650. waft
    a long flag; often tapering
  651. quorum
    a gathering of the minimal number of members of a group
  652. prune
    cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
  653. mimicry
    imitative behavior
  654. itinerary
    an established line of travel or access
  655. liberator
    someone who releases people from captivity or bondage
  656. pontifical
    proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope
  657. memento
    a reminder of past events
  658. strut
    walk in a proud, confident way
  659. retrograde
    moving or directed or tending in a backward direction
  660. premonition
    an early warning about a future event
  661. seedy
    shabby and untidy
  662. invidious
    containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
  663. redolent
    having a strong pleasant odor
  664. touchstone
    a basis for comparison
  665. primordial
    having existed from the beginning
  666. nascent
    being born or beginning
  667. quirk
    a strange attitude or habit
  668. onerous
    burdensome or difficult to endure
  669. surmount
    get on top of; deal with successfully
  670. pandemonium
    a state of extreme confusion and disorder
  671. nondescript
    lacking distinct or individual characteristics
  672. maudlin
    very sentimental or emotional
  673. succulent
    tasty and full of juice
  674. stamina
    enduring strength and energy
  675. supplant
    take the place or move into the position of
  676. irascible
    quickly aroused to anger
  677. requite
    make repayment for or return something
  678. obviate
    do away with
  679. potion
    a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
  680. waif
    a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
  681. recurrent
    happening again and again
  682. overwrought
    deeply agitated especially from emotion
  683. interment
    the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
  684. pervasive
    spreading or spread throughout
  685. putrid
    of or relating to the process of decay
  686. orientation
    the act of determining one's position
  687. nefarious
    extremely wicked
  688. spurn
    reject with contempt
  689. rostrum
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  690. scuttle
    move about or proceed hurriedly
  691. odorous
    having a characteristic aroma
  692. misdemeanor
    a crime less serious than a felony
  693. lassitude
    a feeling of lack of interest or energy
  694. solvent
    capable of meeting financial obligations
  695. panegyric
    formally expressing praise
  696. puerile
    displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
  697. vendor
    someone who exchanges goods or services for money
  698. irreproachable
    free of guilt; not subject to blame
  699. oust
    remove from a position or office
  700. nip
    sever or remove by pinching
  701. paragon
    a perfect embodiment of a concept
  702. shambles
    a condition of great disorder
  703. muted
    softened in tone
  704. quietude
    a state of peace and quiet
  705. unwarranted
    incapable of being justified or explained
  706. sophistry
    a deliberately invalid argument in the hope of deceiving
  707. unmitigated
    not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity
  708. nomadic
    relating to persons or groups who travel in search of food or work
  709. windfall
    a sudden happening that brings good fortune
  710. mural
    a painting that is applied to a wall surface
  711. sinuous
    curved or curving in and out
  712. recumbent
    lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
  713. slacken
    become slow or slower
  714. knotty
    tangled in snarls
  715. subterfuge
    something intended to misrepresent the nature of an activity
  716. orgy
    a wild gathering
  717. penury
    a state of extreme poverty or destitution
  718. inured
    made tough by habitual exposure
  719. nebulous
    lacking definite form or limits
  720. mendicant
    a pauper who lives by begging
  721. voracious
    devouring or craving food in great quantities
  722. ulterior
    lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed
  723. refraction
    the change in direction of a propagating wave
  724. reprehensible
    bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
  725. intimidate
    compel or deter by or as if by threats
  726. peruse
    examine or consider with attention and in detail
  727. sacrilegious
    grossly irreverent toward what is considered holy
  728. trite
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  729. spendthrift
    someone who spends money freely or wastefully
  730. wince
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  731. repository
    a facility where things can be deposited for safekeeping
  732. persona
    an image of oneself that one presents to the world
  733. ordain
    invest with ministerial or priestly authority
  734. savor
    a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one
  735. unequivocal
    admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding
  736. repellent
    serving or tending to cause aversion
  737. sedentary
    requiring sitting or little activity
  738. squalor
    sordid dirtiness
  739. precursor
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  740. ostensible
    appearing as such but not necessarily so
  741. supersede
    take the place or move into the position of
  742. laconic
    brief and to the point
  743. obliterate
    remove completely from recognition or memory
  744. prattle
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  745. strident
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  746. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  747. sporadic
    recurring in scattered or unpredictable instances
  748. rapacious
    living by preying on other animals
  749. reprove
    reprimand, scold, or express dissatisfaction with
  750. torrid
    characterized by intense emotion
  751. tawdry
    tastelessly showy
  752. swerve
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  753. promiscuous
    casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
  754. unsightly
    unpleasant to look at
  755. mischance
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  756. molecule
    the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
  757. luster
    the property of something that shines with reflected light
  758. preclude
    make impossible, especially beforehand
  759. mores
    the conventions embodying the fundamental values of a group
  760. rebuff
    a deliberate discourteous act
  761. pristine
    immaculately clean and unused
  762. shirk
    avoid one's assigned duties
  763. nurture
    provide with nourishment
  764. predilection
    a predisposition in favor of something
  765. spontaneity
    the quality of coming from feelings without constraint
  766. topography
    the configuration of a surface and its features
  767. vouchsafe
    grant in a condescending manner
  768. lewd
    suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
  769. seemly
    according with custom or propriety
  770. turbulence
    instability in the atmosphere
  771. reprobate
    a person without moral scruples
  772. malevolent
    wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
  773. officious
    intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
  774. reprimand
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  775. propagate
    multiply through reproduction
  776. misconception
    an incorrect assumption
  777. scoff
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  778. replenish
    fill something that had previously been emptied
  779. pedantic
    marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning
  780. raucous
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  781. supercilious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  782. paraphrase
    express the same message in different words
  783. irate
    feeling or showing extreme anger
  784. unscathed
    not injured
  785. pathological
    relating to the study of diseases
  786. retract
    formally reject or disavow
  787. unassuming
    not arrogant
  788. potentate
    a powerful ruler, especially one who is unconstrained by law
  789. unbridled
    not restrained or controlled
  790. muddle
    make clouded as with sediment
  791. strew
    spread by scattering
  792. turbid
    clouded as with sediment
  793. nicety
    conformity with some standard of correctness or propriety
  794. transcribe
    write out, as from speech or notes
  795. overt
    open and observable; not secret or hidden
  796. precinct
    an administrative district of a city or town
  797. reprieve
    postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal
  798. querulous
    habitually complaining
  799. subversive
    in opposition to an established system or government
  800. resonant
    characterized by a loud deep sound
  801. soliloquy
    speech you make to yourself
  802. viper
    a venomous Old World snake
  803. unobtrusive
    not undesirably noticeable
  804. translucent
    allowing light to pass through diffusely
  805. nomenclature
    a system of words used to name things in a discipline
  806. paraphernalia
    equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
  807. regimen
    a systematic plan for therapy
  808. papyrus
    tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber
  809. mince
    cut into small pieces
  810. nuptial
    of or relating to a wedding
  811. tepid
    moderately warm
  812. magnate
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  813. stanch
    stop the flow of a liquid
  814. redoubtable
    inspiring fear
  815. upshot
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  816. obese
    excessively large
  817. inviolable
    incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
  818. viable
    capable of life or normal growth and development
  819. verity
    conformity to reality or actuality
  820. intemperate
    excessive in behavior
  821. itinerant
    traveling from place to place to work
  822. opulence
    wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
  823. languish
    become feeble
  824. slovenly
    negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
  825. repudiate
    refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
  826. stellar
    being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
  827. virulent
    extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
  828. longevity
    the property of having lived for a considerable time
  829. maverick
    someone who exhibits independence in thought and action
  830. lurk
    lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
  831. nostalgia
    a longing for something past
  832. savory
    pleasing to the sense of taste
  833. metamorphosis
    striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
  834. odium
    hate coupled with disgust
  835. obtuse
    of an angle, between 90 and 180 degrees
  836. oligarchy
    a political system governed by a few people
  837. terse
    brief and to the point
  838. perfunctory
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  839. insuperable
    incapable of being surpassed or excelled
  840. virile
    characteristic of a man
  841. ratify
    approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
  842. reputable
    held in high esteem and honor
  843. ungainly
    lacking grace in movement or posture
  844. porous
    full of holes
  845. sparse
    not dense or plentiful
  846. obsequious
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  847. perfidious
    tending to betray
  848. trapping
    stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
  849. palette
    a board on which an artist mixes paints
  850. unkempt
    not properly maintained or cared for
  851. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
  852. throes
    violent pangs of suffering
  853. wane
    a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
  854. torpor
    a state of motor and mental inactivity
  855. linguistic
    consisting of or related to language
  856. jaunty
    having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
  857. missive
    a written message addressed to a person or organization
  858. sinewy
    consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
  859. irreconcilable
    impossible to bring into accord
  860. voluble
    marked by a ready flow of speech
  861. tempo
    the speed at which a composition is to be played
  862. revelry
    unrestrained merrymaking
  863. ordination
    the act of conferring holy orders
  864. timorous
    shy and fearful by nature
  865. intangible
    incapable of being perceived by the senses, especially touch
  866. spawn
    the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or mollusks
  867. mutinous
    characterized by a rebellion against authority
  868. liaison
    a means of communication between groups
  869. untenable
    incapable of being defended or justified
  870. ostentatious
    intended to attract notice and impress others
  871. tycoon
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  872. unravel
    become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers of
  873. overbearing
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  874. receptive
    able to absorb liquid (not repellent)
  875. negligible
    so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
  876. obdurate
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  877. temerity
    fearless daring
  878. winsome
    charming in a childlike or naive way
  879. punitive
    inflicting punishment
  880. scuffle
    fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
  881. retrospective
    concerned with or related to the past
  882. larder
    a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
  883. quarantine
    isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease
  884. substantive
    having a firm basis in reality and therefore important
  885. mundane
    found in the ordinary course of events
  886. invective
    abusive language used to express blame or censure
  887. replete
    filled to satisfaction with food or drink
  888. subside
    wear off or die down
  889. invocation
    the act of appealing for help
  890. rigor
    excessive sternness
  891. mottled
    having spots or patches of color
  892. luscious
    having strong sexual appeal
  893. marital
    of or relating to the state of marriage
  894. irrevocable
    incapable of being retracted
  895. multiplicity
    the property of having more than one part or entity
  896. insurmountable
    not capable of being overcome
  897. outlandish
    noticeably or extremely unconventional or unusual
  898. trek
    any long and difficult trip
  899. vampire
    a corpse rising at night to drink the blood of the living
  900. moratorium
    suspension of an ongoing activity
  901. menagerie
    a collection of live animals for study or display
  902. warranty
    written assurance that a product or service will be provided
  903. opportune
    suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
  904. succumb
    give in, as to overwhelming force, influence, or pressure
  905. posthumous
    occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
  906. parasite
    an animal or plant that lives in or on a host
  907. ravenous
    extremely hungry
  908. obligatory
    required by compulsion or convention
  909. ovation
    enthusiastic recognition
  910. threadbare
    thin and tattered with age
  911. vortex
    a powerful circular current of water
  912. slough
    cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
  913. refute
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  914. restive
    in a very tense state
  915. pert
    characterized by a lightly saucy or impudent quality
  916. ramp
    an inclined surface connecting two levels
  917. unwieldy
    difficult to use or handle because of size or weight
  918. travail
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  919. mosaic
    design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
  920. ornate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  921. leaven
    a substance used to produce fermentation in dough
  922. podium
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  923. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  924. loathe
    dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
  925. unfathomable
    impossible to come to understand
  926. scamp
    one who is playfully mischievous
  927. mettle
    the courage to carry on
  928. taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
  929. peerless
    eminent beyond or above comparison
  930. spasmodic
    occurring in spells and often abruptly
  931. swagger
    walk with a lofty proud gait
  932. rave
    talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
  933. pessimism
    a general disposition to expect the worst in all things
  934. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  935. recluse
    one who lives in solitude
  936. pendant
    an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry
  937. mitigate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  938. scabbard
    a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
  939. synthesis
    the combination of ideas into a complex whole
  940. preamble
    a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution
  941. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  942. menial
    relating to unskilled work, especially domestic work
  943. ubiquitous
    being present everywhere at once
  944. repulsion
    the act of successfully defending against an attack
  945. mirage
    optical illusion in which hot air distorts distant objects
  946. quell
    suppress or crush completely
  947. stratum
    one of several parallel layers of material
  948. secession
    formal separation from an alliance or federation
  949. pragmatic
    concerned with practical matters
  950. sodden
    wet through and through; thoroughly wet
  951. whiff
    a short light gust of air
  952. sedate
    characterized by dignity and propriety
  953. specious
    plausible but false
  954. mandatory
    required by rule
  955. ruse
    a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture
  956. resumption
    beginning again
  957. limpid
    clear and bright
  958. sever
    set or keep apart
  959. palatable
    acceptable to the taste or mind
  960. sheaf
    a package of several things tied together
  961. salvage
    rescuing a ship or its crew from a shipwreck or a fire
  962. refractory
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  963. rivulet
    a small stream
  964. parochial
    relating to or supported by or located in a parish
  965. projectile
    a weapon that is forcibly propelled toward a target
  966. precocious
    characterized by exceptionally early development
  967. misgiving
    uneasiness about the fitness of an action
  968. revulsion
    intense aversion
  969. reactionary
    extremely conservative or resistant to change
  970. paroxysm
    a sudden uncontrollable attack
  971. reconnaissance
    the act of scouting, especially to gain information
  972. pertinent
    being of striking appropriateness
  973. retrieve
    get or find back; recover the use of
  974. static
    not in physical motion
  975. licentious
    lacking moral discipline
  976. rectitude
    righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
  977. scurvy
    a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid
  978. vivacious
    vigorous and animated
  979. noxious
    injurious to physical or mental health
  980. jaded
    exhausted
  981. irresolute
    uncertain how to act or proceed
  982. proxy
    a person authorized to act for another
  983. simile
    a figure of speech expressing a resemblance between things
  984. irreparable
    impossible to rectify or amend
  985. sardonic
    disdainfully or ironically humorous
  986. tortuous
    marked by repeated turns and bends
  987. lethal
    of an instrument of certain death
  988. schism
    division of a group into opposing factions
  989. mediocre
    moderate to inferior in quality
  990. painstaking
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  991. morose
    showing a brooding ill humor
  992. prodigy
    an unusually gifted or intelligent person
  993. musty
    covered with or smelling of mold
  994. subservient
    compliant and obedient to authority
  995. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  996. opus
    a musical work that has been created
  997. remission
    an abatement in intensity or degree
  998. quack
    the sound made by a duck
  999. practitioner
    someone who carries out a learned profession
  1000. stoke
    (of a fire) stir up or tend
  1001. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
  1002. unanimity
    everyone being of one mind
  1003. rubble
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  1004. jurisprudence
    the branch of philosophy concerned with the law
  1005. tiller
    someone who prepares the soil for the planting of crops
  1006. junta
    a group of officers who rule a country after seizing power
  1007. variegated
    having an assortment of colors
  1008. revert
    go back to a previous state
  1009. succor
    assistance in time of difficulty
  1010. rife
    excessively abundant
  1011. progeny
    the immediate descendants of a person
  1012. premise
    a statement that is held to be true
  1013. perdition
    the place or state in which one suffers eternal punishment
  1014. rejoinder
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  1015. vernacular
    the everyday speech of the people
  1016. ramble
    move about aimlessly or without any destination
  1017. sedition
    an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority
  1018. transgression
    the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
  1019. rift
    a narrow fissure in rock
  1020. vagrant
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  1021. transitory
    lasting a very short time
  1022. pedestrian
    a person who travels by foot
  1023. soluble
    capable of being dissolved in some solvent
  1024. portly
    fairly large
  1025. muse
    reflect deeply on a subject
  1026. wry
    humorously sarcastic or mocking
  1027. solicitous
    full of anxiety and concern
  1028. prototype
    a standard or typical example
  1029. jade
    a semiprecious gemstone that is usually green
  1030. transcendent
    exceeding or surpassing usual limits
  1031. sectarian
    of or relating to a subdivision of a larger religious group
  1032. stealth
    the act of moving in a quiet or secretive way to avoid being noticed
  1033. methodical
    characterized by orderliness
  1034. pretentious
    creating an appearance of importance or distinction
  1035. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  1036. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  1037. profligate
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  1038. recount
    narrate or give a detailed account of
  1039. tanner
    a craftsman who tans skins and hides
  1040. invoke
    request earnestly; ask for aid or protection
  1041. perjury
    criminal offense of making false statements under oath
  1042. parody
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  1043. reminiscence
    a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
  1044. materialism
    a desire for wealth and possessions
  1045. kernel
    a single whole grain of a cereal
  1046. parry
    impede the movement of
  1047. renegade
    someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
  1048. trappings
    ornaments; embellishments to or characteristic signs of
  1049. spurious
    plausible but false
  1050. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  1051. puny
    of inferior size
  1052. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
  1053. propitious
    presenting favorable circumstances
  1054. lustrous
    reflecting light
  1055. trespass
    enter unlawfully on someone's property
  1056. propensity
    a natural inclination
  1057. provocative
    serving or tending to excite or stimulate
  1058. perpetuate
    cause to continue or prevail
  1059. medley
    a musical composition consisting of a series of songs
  1060. vantage
    place or situation affording some benefit
  1061. stigma
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
  1062. volition
    the act of making a choice
  1063. reticence
    the trait of being uncommunicative
  1064. vanguard
    the leading units moving at the head of an army
  1065. stringent
    demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
  1066. stifle
    impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
  1067. opaque
    not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy
  1068. presentiment
    a feeling of evil to come
  1069. rend
    tear or be torn violently
  1070. titanic
    of great force or power
  1071. squat
    sit on one's heels
  1072. voluptuous
    displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
  1073. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  1074. mushroom
    mushrooms and related fleshy fungi
  1075. residue
    matter that remains after something has been removed
  1076. rhetorical
    relating to using language effectively
  1077. integral
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
  1078. tome
    a large and scholarly book
  1079. venom
    toxin secreted by animals
  1080. mentor
    a wise and trusted guide and advisor
  1081. reparation
    something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
  1082. veracity
    unwillingness to tell lies
  1083. purge
    rid of impurities
  1084. irksome
    tedious or irritating
  1085. intermittent
    stopping and starting at irregular intervals
  1086. omnipotent
    having unlimited power
  1087. murky
    cloudy, dirty, and difficult to see through
  1088. subsidy
    a grant of financial assistance, especially by a government
  1089. patrician
    a person of refined upbringing and manners
  1090. pauper
    a person who is very poor
  1091. prim
    affectedly dainty or refined
  1092. repugnant
    offensive to the mind
  1093. insurgent
    in opposition to a civil authority or government
  1094. ire
    anger; irritability
  1095. restitution
    the act of restoring something to its original state
  1096. respiration
    a single complete act of breathing in and out
  1097. ironic
    displaying incongruity between what is expected and what is
  1098. languor
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  1099. unseemly
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  1100. magnanimous
    noble and generous in spirit
  1101. irrepressible
    impossible to control
  1102. pungent
    strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell
  1103. somber
    serious and gloomy in character
  1104. rudimentary
    being in the earliest stages of development
  1105. unruly
    unable to be governed or controlled
  1106. voluminous
    large in capacity or bulk
  1107. rampant
    occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way
  1108. intrude
    enter uninvited
  1109. pantomime
    a performance using gestures and movements without words
  1110. solicit
    request urgently or persistently
  1111. wither
    lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
  1112. privation
    the act of stripping someone of food, money, or rights
  1113. lineage
    the kinship relation between an individual and progenitors
  1114. plumb
    exactly vertical
  1115. wrench
    a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
  1116. toxic
    of or relating to or caused by a poison
  1117. prologue
    an introductory section of a novel or other literary work
  1118. verdant
    characterized by abundance of vegetation and green foliage
  1119. sustenance
    the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
  1120. nautical
    relating to ships or navigation
  1121. skiff
    a small boat propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
  1122. oblique
    slanting or inclined in direction or course or position
  1123. mishap
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  1124. salient
    conspicuous, prominent, or important
  1125. vestige
    an indication that something has been present
  1126. notoriety
    the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
  1127. stagnant
    not growing or changing; without force or vitality
  1128. sonorous
    full and loud and deep
  1129. litigation
    a legal proceeding in a court
  1130. presumptuous
    going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous
  1131. vex
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  1132. manifesto
    a public declaration of intentions
  1133. stolid
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  1134. purport
    have the often misleading appearance of being or intending
  1135. quench
    satisfy, as thirst
  1136. molten
    reduced to liquid form by heating
  1137. tonic
    a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
  1138. irrational
    not consistent with or using reason
  1139. reciprocal
    concerning each of two or more persons or things
  1140. stint
    supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
  1141. partiality
    an inclination to favor one group or view over alternatives
  1142. mercenary
    a person hired to fight for another country than their own
  1143. jargon
    technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
  1144. pore
    any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid
  1145. tenacity
    persistent determination
  1146. intrepid
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  1147. reverent
    feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
  1148. politic
    marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
  1149. navigable
    able to be sailed on or through safely
  1150. knoll
    a small natural mound
  1151. scenario
    a postulated sequence of possible events
  1152. loath
    strongly opposed
  1153. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  1154. retinue
    the group following and attending to some important person
  1155. prosaic
    lacking wit or imagination
  1156. resplendent
    having great beauty
  1157. submissive
    inclined or willing to give in to orders or wishes of others
  1158. subtlety
    the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
  1159. swarthy
    naturally having skin of a dark color
  1160. sultry
    attractive and suggesting hidden passion
  1161. listless
    lacking zest or vivacity
  1162. thwart
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  1163. vagabond
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  1164. supple
    moving and bending with ease
  1165. quail
    a small game bird
  1166. thrifty
    mindful of the future in spending money
  1167. peremptory
    putting an end to all debate or action
  1168. surmise
    infer from incomplete evidence
  1169. stratagem
    an elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade
  1170. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  1171. mite
    small arachnid that infests animals, plants, or stored foods
  1172. novice
    someone new to a field or activity
  1173. rapt
    feeling great delight and interest
  1174. sate
    fill to contentment
  1175. nocturnal
    belonging to or active during the night
  1176. outspoken
    given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
  1177. monumental
    of outstanding significance
  1178. predicament
    an unpleasant or difficult situation
  1179. symmetry
    balance among the parts of something
  1180. shroud
    burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
  1181. maxim
    a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
  1182. onset
    the beginning or early stages
  1183. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
  1184. oblivious
    lacking conscious awareness of
  1185. undermine
    weaken or impair, especially gradually
  1186. intervene
    be placed or located between other things
  1187. intrinsic
    belonging to a thing by its very nature
  1188. promontory
    a natural elevation
  1189. satirical
    exposing human folly to ridicule
  1190. mire
    a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
  1191. stupor
    a state of being half-awake
  1192. taint
    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
  1193. mammoth
    extinct elephant widely distributed in the Pleistocene
  1194. saga
    a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family
  1195. surly
    unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation
  1196. subjective
    taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias
  1197. vindictive
    disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
  1198. wily
    marked by skill in deception
  1199. retaliation
    action taken in return for an injury or offense
  1200. prolific
    intellectually productive
  1201. labyrinth
    complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
  1202. repel
    force or drive back
  1203. migrant
    traveler who moves from one region or country to another
  1204. perennial
    lasting an indefinitely long time
  1205. relinquish
    turn away from; give up
  1206. obnoxious
    causing disapproval or protest
  1207. precept
    a rule of personal conduct
  1208. livid
    furiously angry
  1209. paradox
    a statement that contradicts itself
  1210. uncouth
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  1211. slander
    words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
  1212. surveillance
    close observation of a person or group
  1213. myriad
    a large indefinite number
  1214. smelt
    extract by heating, as a metal
  1215. skirmish
    a minor short-term fight
  1216. retribution
    a justly deserved penalty
  1217. precipitous
    extremely steep
  1218. servile
    submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
  1219. trough
    a long narrow shallow receptacle
  1220. libel
    a false and malicious publication
  1221. jovial
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  1222. vie
    compete for something
  1223. salutary
    tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
  1224. irrelevant
    having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  1225. lurid
    glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
  1226. spat
    a quarrel about petty points
  1227. surpass
    be or do something to a greater degree
  1228. monastic
    relating to life in an isolated religious community
  1229. regal
    belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
  1230. sleeper
    a rester who is in slumber
  1231. protocol
    forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by officials
  1232. mar
    cause to become imperfect
  1233. tout
    advertise in strongly positive terms
  1234. lunar
    of or relating to or associated with the moon
  1235. prolong
    lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
  1236. prelate
    a senior clergyman and dignitary
  1237. tarry
    leave slowly and hesitantly
  1238. marred
    blemished by injury or rough wear
  1239. ruffian
    a cruel and brutal fellow
  1240. repress
    conceal or hide
  1241. prelude
    something that introduces what follows
  1242. penitent
    feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
  1243. roster
    a list of names
  1244. repute
    the state of being held in high esteem and honor
  1245. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
  1246. membrane
    a sheet of tissue that lines or connects organs or cells
  1247. visionary
    a person with unusual powers of foresight
  1248. uncanny
    surpassing the ordinary or normal
  1249. tremor
    an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear
  1250. perverse
    deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper
  1251. respite
    a pause from doing something
  1252. prodigal
    recklessly wasteful
  1253. withhold
    hold back; refuse to hand over or share
  1254. paltry
    contemptibly small in amount or size
  1255. prerogative
    a right reserved exclusively by a person or group
  1256. pensive
    deeply or seriously thoughtful
  1257. query
    an instance of questioning
  1258. scrupulous
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  1259. transient
    lasting a very short time
  1260. spectrum
    a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities
  1261. whimsical
    determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
  1262. quay
    wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
  1263. lateral
    situated at or extending to the side
  1264. plumage
    the covering of feathers on a bird
  1265. loom
    a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
  1266. subsidiary
    functioning in a supporting capacity
  1267. precipitate
    bring about abruptly
  1268. sumptuous
    rich and superior in quality
  1269. rousing
    capable of stirring enthusiasm or excitement
  1270. palpable
    capable of being perceived
  1271. timidity
    fear of the unknown or fear of making decisions
  1272. lull
    make calm or still
  1273. metaphysical
    pertaining to the philosophical study of being and knowing
  1274. provisional
    under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
  1275. seasoned
    aged or processed
  1276. parable
    a short moral story
  1277. retort
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  1278. kindle
    catch fire
  1279. luxuriant
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  1280. sensual
    marked by the appetites and passions of the body
  1281. rigorous
    strict; allowing no deviation from a standard
  1282. unaccountable
    not to be explained
  1283. interminable
    tiresomely long; seemingly without end
  1284. theoretical
    concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations
  1285. remonstrance
    the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  1286. parched
    extremely thirsty
  1287. terrestrial
    of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth
  1288. sham
    something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  1289. relic
    an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
  1290. pernicious
    exceedingly harmful
  1291. scourge
    something causing misery or death
  1292. volatile
    liable to lead to sudden change or violence
  1293. raiment
    especially fine or decorative clothing
  1294. uniformity
    the quality of lacking diversity or variation
  1295. stalwart
    having rugged physical strength
  1296. pact
    a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
  1297. tangible
    perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
  1298. redress
    make reparations or amends for
  1299. shun
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  1300. thrive
    make steady progress
  1301. probe
    an exploratory action or expedition
  1302. repast
    the food served and eaten at one time
  1303. preposterous
    inviting ridicule
  1304. lucrative
    producing a sizeable profit
  1305. traverse
    journey across or pass over
  1306. sojourn
    a temporary stay
  1307. subdue
    put down by force or intimidation
  1308. sluggish
    moving slowly
  1309. negligence
    failure to act with the prudence of a reasonable person
  1310. ponderous
    having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
  1311. reverie
    an abstracted state of absorption
  1312. sarcasm
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  1313. obsolete
    no longer in use
  1314. precarious
    not secure; beset with difficulties
  1315. nominal
    relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
  1316. juncture
    the shape or manner in which things come together
  1317. scruple
    an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
  1318. mandate
    a formal statement of a command to do something
  1319. merger
    an occurrence that involves the production of a union
  1320. servitude
    the state of being required to labor for someone else
  1321. stanza
    a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
  1322. motley
    consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
  1323. interim
    the time between one event, process, or period and another
  1324. ruthless
    without mercy or pity
  1325. solace
    comfort offered to one who is disappointed or miserable
  1326. parity
    functional equality
  1327. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
  1328. scaffold
    a temporary arrangement erected around a building
  1329. rout
    an overwhelming defeat
  1330. malady
    impairment of normal physiological function
  1331. quarry
    animal hunted or caught for food
  1332. qualify
    prove capable or fit; meet requirements
  1333. knave
    a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
  1334. sap
    a watery fluid that circulates in a plant
  1335. serenity
    the absence of mental stress or anxiety
  1336. valor
    courage when facing danger
  1337. pallid
    pale, as of a person's complexion
  1338. vogue
    a current state of general acceptance and use
  1339. latent
    potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
  1340. profusion
    the property of being extremely abundant
  1341. partition
    separation by the creation of a boundary that divides
  1342. pall
    burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
  1343. militant
    engaged in war
  1344. sanguine
    confidently optimistic and cheerful
  1345. inter
    place in a grave or tomb
  1346. wan
    pale, as of a person's complexion
  1347. pecuniary
    relating to or involving money
  1348. proximity
    the property of being close together
  1349. momentous
    of very great significance
  1350. passport
    a document allowing a citizen to travel abroad
  1351. steadfast
    marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
  1352. patriarch
    the male head of family or tribe
  1353. riddle
    pierce with many holes
  1354. invincible
    incapable of being overcome or subdued
  1355. intuition
    instinctive knowing, without the use of rational processes
  1356. partisan
    a fervent and even militant proponent of something
  1357. tenure
    the term during which some position is held
  1358. seclusion
    the act of isolating oneself from others
  1359. spit
    the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
  1360. seminary
    a school for training ministers or priests or rabbis
  1361. outskirts
    area relatively far from the center, as of a city or town
  1362. sordid
    foul and run-down and repulsive
  1363. muster
    summon up, call forth, or bring together
  1364. renounce
    turn away from; give up
  1365. wistful
    showing pensive sadness
  1366. languid
    lacking spirit or liveliness
  1367. sophisticated
    having worldly knowledge and refinement
  1368. staid
    characterized by dignity and propriety
  1369. optional
    possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
  1370. rig
    equip with sails or masts
  1371. profane
    grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
  1372. tremulous
    quivering as from weakness or fear
  1373. malignant
    dangerous to health
  1374. ordinance
    an authoritative rule
  1375. sentinel
    a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
  1376. provoke
    provide the needed stimulus for
  1377. monotony
    the quality of wearisome constancy and lack of variety
  1378. wanton
    a lewd or immoral person
  1379. virus
    infectious agent that replicates itself within living hosts
  1380. prowess
    a superior skill learned by study and practice
  1381. withstand
    resist or confront with resistance
  1382. valid
    well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
  1383. oblivion
    the state of being disregarded or forgotten
  1384. prophetic
    foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
  1385. laborious
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  1386. subsistence
    a means of surviving
  1387. ludicrous
    inviting ridicule
  1388. vigilance
    the process of paying close and continuous attention
  1389. lavish
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  1390. prevalent
    most frequent or common
  1391. quiver
    shake with fast, tremulous movements
  1392. renown
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  1393. orthodox
    adhering to what is commonly accepted
  1394. wary
    marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  1395. momentum
    the product of a body's mass and its velocity
  1396. paramount
    most important or impactful
  1397. velocity
    distance traveled per unit time in one direction
  1398. swarm
    a group of many things in the air or on the ground
  1399. lament
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  1400. yen
    the basic unit of money in Japan
  1401. intricate
    having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
  1402. precipice
    a very steep cliff
  1403. turmoil
    a violent disturbance
  1404. judicious
    marked by the exercise of common sense in practical matters
  1405. virtual
    being actually such in almost every respect
  1406. repeal
    cancel officially
  1407. morbid
    suggesting the horror of death and decay
  1408. precedent
    an example that is used to justify similar occurrences
  1409. metropolis
    a large and densely populated urban area
  1410. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
  1411. temperate
    not extreme
  1412. remnant
    a small part remaining after the main part no longer exists
  1413. ruddy
    inclined to a healthy reddish color
  1414. susceptible
    yielding readily to or capable of undergoing a process
  1415. levy
    impose and collect
  1416. maternal
    characteristic of a mother
  1417. underlying
    in the nature of something though not readily apparent
  1418. reconcile
    come to terms
  1419. pan
    shallow container made of metal
  1420. rebuke
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  1421. meek
    humble in spirit or manner
  1422. liability
    the state of being legally obliged and responsible
  1423. ordeal
    a severe or trying experience
  1424. missile
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a target
  1425. malicious
    having the nature of threatening evil
  1426. termination
    the act of ending something
  1427. trigger
    lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
  1428. unprecedented
    novel; having no earlier occurrence
  1429. practicable
    capable of being done with means at hand
  1430. prestige
    a high standing achieved through success or influence
  1431. pastoral
    devoted to raising sheep or cattle
  1432. linger
    remain present although waning or gradually dying
  1433. pathos
    a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
  1434. suppress
    put down by force or authority
  1435. recourse
    act of turning to for assistance
  1436. prostrate
    stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
  1437. prone
    having a tendency
  1438. martial
    suggesting war or military life
  1439. rustic
    characteristic of rural life
  1440. robust
    sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
  1441. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  1442. solemnity
    a trait of dignified seriousness
  1443. odious
    extremely repulsive or unpleasant
  1444. lumber
    the wood of trees prepared for use as building material
  1445. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  1446. temporal
    of or relating to or limited by time
  1447. knit
    make by needlework with interlacing yarn
  1448. tranquillity
    an untroubled state, free from disturbances
  1449. supposition
    the cognitive process of conjecturing
  1450. monetary
    relating to or involving money
  1451. predecessor
    one who goes before you in time
  1452. luminous
    softly bright or radiant
  1453. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  1454. vent
    a hole for the escape of gas, air, or liquid
  1455. meditation
    continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject
  1456. insurrection
    organized opposition to authority
  1457. martyr
    one who voluntarily suffers death
  1458. secular
    someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
  1459. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  1460. pretext
    a fictitious reason that conceals the real reason
  1461. rhetoric
    study of the technique for using language effectively
  1462. legacy
    a gift of personal property by will
  1463. justification
    the act of defending or explaining by reasoning
  1464. yoke
    a wooden frame across the shoulders for carrying buckets
  1465. prodigious
    great in size, force, extent, or degree
  1466. satire
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  1467. orator
    a person who delivers a speech
  1468. rouse
    cause to become awake or conscious
  1469. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  1470. statute
    an act passed by a legislative body
  1471. passive
    lacking in energy or will
  1472. recipient
    a person to whom something is sent, given, or awarded
  1473. scanty
    lacking in extent or quantity
  1474. sanctuary
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
  1475. irony
    incongruity between what might be expected and what occurs
  1476. sanction
    official permission or approval
  1477. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  1478. trivial
    (informal) small and of little importance
  1479. posterity
    all future generations
  1480. satellite
    any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
  1481. tedious
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  1482. mute
    expressed without speech
  1483. novelty
    originality by virtue of being refreshingly new
  1484. random
    lacking any definite plan or order or purpose
  1485. magnitude
    the property of relative size or extent
  1486. verge
    the limit beyond which something happens or changes
  1487. requisite
    necessary for relief or supply
  1488. treatise
    a formal text that treats a particular topic systematically
  1489. retiring
    of a person who has held and relinquished a position
  1490. torrent
    an overwhelming number or amount
  1491. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  1492. obstinate
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  1493. mock
    treat with contempt
  1494. potent
    having or wielding force or authority
  1495. transparent
    able to be seen through with clarity
  1496. tract
    an extended area of land
  1497. vigor
    forceful exertion
  1498. refrain
    resist doing something
  1499. objective
    the goal intended to be attained
  1500. transition
    the act of passing from one state or place to the next
  1501. maritime
    relating to ships or navigation
  1502. resign
    accept as inevitable
  1503. tumult
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  1504. neutral
    having no personal preference
  1505. propriety
    correct behavior
  1506. kindred
    group of people related by blood or marriage
  1507. intimacy
    a feeling of being close and belonging together
  1508. sustain
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
  1509. remorse
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  1510. regime
    the governing authority of a political unit
  1511. monarchy
    autocracy governed by a ruler who usually inherits authority
  1512. rally
    gather or bring together
  1513. mobile
    moving or capable of moving readily
  1514. integrity
    an undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting
  1515. mirth
    great merriment
  1516. restraint
    the act of controlling by holding someone or something back
  1517. prevail
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  1518. qualified
    meeting the proper standards and requirements for a task
  1519. severity
    excessive sternness
  1520. sage
    a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics
  1521. throng
    a large gathering of people
  1522. wax
    substance solid at normal temperature and insoluble in water
  1523. pathetic
    deserving or inciting pity
  1524. prompt
    according to schedule or without delay
  1525. trifling
    not worth considering
  1526. recession
    the act of returning control
  1527. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  1528. quaint
    attractively old-fashioned
  1529. venerable
    profoundly honored
  1530. withdrawn
    tending to be reserved, quiet, or introspective
  1531. tyranny
    government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator
  1532. partial
    being or affecting only a segment
  1533. worldly
    characteristic of secularity rather than spirituality
  1534. temperament
    your usual mood
  1535. latitude
    an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
  1536. provincial
    associated with an administrative district of a nation
  1537. precise
    sharply exact or accurate or delimited
  1538. resentment
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  1539. prudent
    marked by sound judgment
  1540. notable
    worthy of attention or interest
  1541. sublime
    of high moral or intellectual value
  1542. promote
    assign to a higher position
  1543. rigid
    incapable of or resistant to bending
  1544. rider
    a traveler who actively sits and travels on an animal
  1545. patent
    a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
  1546. subdued
    restrained in style or quality
  1547. reproach
    express criticism towards
  1548. resolve
    find a solution or answer
  1549. rue
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
  1550. realm
    a domain in which something is dominant
  1551. marshal
    a military officer of highest rank
  1552. warrant
    formal and explicit approval
  1553. stem
    cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
  1554. solitude
    a state of social isolation
  1555. sheer
    so thin as to transmit light
  1556. tribute
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
  1557. substantial
    real; having a material or factual existence
  1558. purse
    a container used for carrying money and small personal items
  1559. ultimate
    furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
  1560. lap
    the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
  1561. trap
    a device in which something can be caught and penned
  1562. transport
    move something or somebody around
  1563. manifest
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  1564. perpetual
    continuing forever or indefinitely
  1565. retain
    secure and keep for possible future use or application
  1566. legend
    a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
  1567. obscure
    not clearly understood or expressed
  1568. rail
    a horizontal bar, usually of wood or metal
  1569. retire
    withdraw from active participation
  1570. woe
    misery resulting from affliction
  1571. prey
    animal hunted or caught for food
  1572. wake
    stop sleeping
  1573. subsequent
    following in time or order
  1574. offensive
    unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
  1575. log
    a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
  1576. intellect
    knowledge and mental ability
  1577. rent
    a payment or series of payments made by a lessee to an owner
  1578. steep
    having a sharp inclination
  1579. potential
    existing in possibility
  1580. vital
    performing an essential function in the living body
  1581. summit
    the top or extreme point of something
  1582. prominent
    conspicuous in position or importance
  1583. prosperity
    the condition of having good fortune
  1584. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  1585. wrath
    intense anger
  1586. narrative
    an account that tells the particulars of an act or event
  1587. intimate
    marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
  1588. profound
    situated at or extending to great depth
  1589. purchase
    acquire by means of a financial transaction
  1590. mode
    how something is done or how it happens
  1591. render
    give or supply
  1592. melancholy
    a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
  1593. reserve
    hold back or set aside, especially for future use
  1594. scale
    an ordered reference standard
  1595. yield
    give or supply
  1596. studied
    produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
  1597. sovereign
    a nation's ruler usually by hereditary right
  1598. singular
    being a single and separate person or thing
  1599. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
  1600. temper
    a characteristic state of feeling
  1601. mark
    a distinguishing symbol
  1602. universal
    applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
  1603. practical
    guided by experience and observation rather than theory
  1604. tender
    easy to cut or chew
  1605. virtue
    the quality of doing what is right
  1606. slight
    small in quantity or degree
  1607. marked
    easily noticeable
  1608. list
    a database containing an ordered array of items
  1609. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
  1610. material
    the substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
  1611. weather
    atmospheric conditions such as temperature and precipitation
  1612. minute
    a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
  1613. study
    applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject
  1614. low
    less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
  1615. season
    one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions
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